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    Cool Beerwerks

    3.9 (277 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    COOL BEERWERKS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Walt T.

    Pictures speak for themselves. This is a serious failure in food safety and quality control, made worse by the fact that my wife unknowingly ate some of the fries before realizing their condition--and that we paid good money for food like this. We will not be returning or spending another dollar here; customers ordering to-go should inspect their food before leaving and demand a refund if it looks anything like this, as this level of care raises serious concerns about how customers are being treated and basic sanitation standards.

    Sushi rolls... the Gold Rush and Wela
    Rebekah P.

    We stopped here on a whim after a long gorgeous hike. The beer was so good but the food was truly amazing. Asked the bartender for his recommendations and got a couple sushi rolls and one of the best hamburgers I've had: the Bacon Bleu burger. A full 1/2 pound burger, good balance of bleu cheese and thickly sliced bacon. Fantastic service, great ambiance. Did I mention the food was soooo good??? We will definitely be coming back.

    Valerie K.

    This is a great hidden gem in a small town and it has a little something for everyone. They have sushi, a variety of fish dishes, and much more. Very much worth the drive if you're in the area. Breweries seem to always have the best food.

    Pokey nachos very flavorful and it's something I would definitely buy again!
    Maurice D.

    Two thumbs up on the food at this place. Great selection of food but sadly they were out of a few of the beers we were interested in. But it's very interesting how the brewery has such good food.

    This is a human hair in my food! Note, this is my 2nd plate! The 1st one also had a hair in it!!! Yes, they did remove it from our bill.

    Human hair in my food! Not once but, twice. They did remove it from our bill, however that's how it should be. I personally won't be returning.

    7/6/2023:  I am perusing the menu expediently . . . Ready to order~Can't drink due to driving-order beer to go!
    Shirley M. F.

    7/6/2023: I am perusing the menu expediently . . . Ready to order and insuring the entire meal was ordered to-go including, two Crowlers for TGIF and the upcoming weekend . . . 1. Red beet salad--heavy on the Feta Cheese, please? 2. Miso soup 3. Handmade Ahi Roll 4. Citranic Double IPA X 2 After finishing my business in Cool CA, I drove to my humble abode, doctored/inhaled one-quarter of the salad, doctored/inhaled the handmade roll, I couldn't stomach the Miso soup due to the fact, it tasted OLD AND SOUR (I threw the Miso soup down my garbage disposal) but, refrained enjoying the Citranic Double IPA because I have TGIF business I must address in the morning and afternoon. Therefore, I'll enjoy the Citranic Double IPA later in the evening after I finished all my weekly business. Reviewing what I had consumed from Cool Beerwerks' Kitchen thus far: First, the pistachio, red beet salad was semi, meh~quasi-satisfying; however, not filling and definitely not a "WOW~NOW THAT'S AN AWESOME SALAD!" . . . So, I added more Feta cheese from my refrigerator, I added an handful of sunflower seeds, I added a clump of sliced, pickled ginger, organic brown rice, and finally, I added a slight kick of organic, sliced Kimchee to the beet salad. In addition, I also added organic, Kimchee juice to the questionable, "What IS THAT weird-colored, orange, boring tasting, concoction of a salad dressing, eh?" The salad dressing was definitely "OFF" as well . . . Eye-roll disappointingly ensues. Second, the Miso soup tasted "OFF" like it was a five-months' old, Miso broth, package mix, i.e., NG (not good), shockingly surprising was bringing home an egregiously minuscule serving of Miso soup poured into a plastic, small, 2-1/2/3-ounce, drink cup; Cool Beerwerks' Wait Staff failed serving the Miso soup in a small soup bowl~WTH!!!! FYI: The Miso soup via the menu stated, "Traditional?" REALLY? THE MISO BROTH IS NOT TRADITIONAL BY ANY MEANS BUT, PACKAGED MISO SOUP; which IS a waste of my money IMHO . . . Not worth $3.00 for THAT minuscule serving! PLEASE, YELPERS~please don't BOTHER ordering the Miso soup . . . I wonder if, the same applies to the "spicy" Miso soup listed in the Cool Beerwerks' menu, too which I suspect the spicy , Miso soup broth is packaged broth as well . . . DO NOT ORDER MISO SOUP not until, Cool Beerwerks makes the broth from scratch--Don't even attempt trying to fool me, either . . . BTW~Here's my soapbox proclamation: I KNOW WHAT REAL MISO SOUP BROTH TASTES LIKE--I've had several, AUTHENTIC Miso soups while staying in Shibuya/Jimbocho District located in Tokyo, Japan! Step up your Miso soup broth STAT by making Miso soup from SCRATCH, Chef, i.e., packaged Miso soup broth doesn't belong in ANY restaurant's kitchen-EVER. Third, the Ahi Handmade Roll . . . Where's the WASABI???? There wasn't a dab of Wasabi in the roll nor was there a smidgen of Wasabi or soy sauce inside the to-go container! WHY NOT???? So, what did I DO? I took out a tube of ORGANIC Wasabi I bought from Japantown, San Francisco--I mixed a dab of Wasabi and a splash of ORGANIC Kikkoman soy sauce together, stuffed the mix into the Ahi handmade roll then, stuffed sliced, pickled ginger inside the roll . . . Or place a dab of the Wasabi on the side of the roll with a splash of organic soy sauce . . . NOW, THAT'S AN AHI HANDMADE ROLL, CHEF!!!! Capische? Finally, ELIMINATE serving to-go food in STYROFOAM CONTAINERS, i.e., use compostable to-go, Earth-Friendly restaurant containers or food containers that won't disintegrate, Cool Beerwerks! Aside, I have extremely high expectations for the Citranic Double IPA blowing my olfactory and my taste buds into oblivion, i.e., I'll leave two stars with hopes the Citranic Double IPA doubles adding at least, one star! Now, I'll post my receipt, Yelpers and all will decide whether I give Cool Beerwerks a second chance dining at their restaurant . . . OR NOT. Mahalo, Ohana!!!!

    Hamachi Crudo that is NOT RAW, they torch it. So the only thing crudo would be the garnishes.
    Diane P.

    The 2 stars are for the buffalo wings, they are some of the best wings we've had in a long time. The service was the main issue. My husband and I received 2 paper napkins for both of us with our wings, I asked for silverware which came with a linen napkin. Once our mains were served for us and our 2 children, no napkins were ever brought for our children so I shared my linen napkin. Ironic, since she was folding/handling napkins at the host stand. 3 out of the 4 waters were empty and a refill was never offered, we had to ask. But the kicker is after the mains were dropped off the server never once came over to check on the food or the table. The hamachi crudo was inedible. It was not until we were ready for the check did she come to the table. When my husband inquired about the nature of the hamachi crudo she informed us it was 'lightly' torched. Then asked if I would like it torched more. The literal definition of crudo is RAW. I declined and so she asked me if I would like something else, also declined bc at that point everyone was finished and ready to go. If she had checked in after dropping the dish, I would have happily exchanged it for something or had it prepared correctly. But I am not going to wait for a new dish, with my children, and have them sit there and wait while I dine. This all could have been corrected if she had been even slightly more attentive. The hamachi (not) crudo was left on the bill for us to pay and on the table barely touched. Yes, we could have been more vocal but we also shouldn't have to hunt our server down for the basics like water, napkins, or an occasional checkin.

    Edamame
    Mike S.

    So we were driving home and wanted something to eat. Heard this place was good. Little out of the way but is worth it and a beautiful drive. The beer is good and the food was as well so yummy. We sat outside on the patio we had our dog with us. The staff is so friendly and helpful. Our waitress was awesome. One lady said she had one of the best burgers she has ever had. We will definitely be back here again cheers

    Aloha blonde and Cider
    Diana B.

    Came here to check it out and grab drinks to see that the neighbourhood would be like. Was up here checking out houses . Walked in on sunday around 12:45pm and was greeted right away when we walked it. We were offered menus right away and it all looked so good. They offer American fusion Japanese food. We will have to come back and try the food another day. It's was nice to atmosphere with music in the background but lots of people chatting. This place.

    Sushi
    Kiran D.

    I've been here a few times and it never disappoints. Bingo nights are especially fun, and I say this as a 23 year old. Good sushi, good burgers, good desserts, appetizers, and alcohol. It's all good. Staff are friendly and attentive. It's always nice and clean, too.

    Spam Musubi
    Clarissa G.

    Amazing service, great prices, delicious food, what's not to like? Came in around 2pm on the 27th with 3 of us. The inside has a classic brewery feel but not dingy or dirty, very clean and inviting. Can't remember our servers name but she was great! We had three raspberry lemon drops(so good!they were mine), some beers(apparently good, I'm not a beer girlie), the pepperfin, some nigiri, two orders of Musubi, the spring rolls, fish and chips, chicken sandwich, and the gyoza. Nothing disappointed! Who knew there was great sushi in Cool? If you're unsure of what to get, get one of everything! Will for sure be going back

    Sushi  it's the 1st one one the menu

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    Service was quick and staff was friendly. The sushi was delicious along with their blackberry lemon drop. Cute place to enjoy a meal.

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    The food is too salty don't order the fish n chips. The sushi is not bad though and the beer is good

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