Where else can you order Miso Soup with your burger? Don't let the strip mall location fool you: the food here is legit. They use good bread on their burgers, my friend said their buns are delicious! I ordered a vegan burger and even the cheese and the bread was vegan! There's even a vegan noodle dish. This place leans into sushi: haven't tried this trip. I felt welcomed by the staff, and the folx inside seemed pleasant. Being people of color, we really appreciated this. I didn't care for their miso soup at all, so I don't recommend the soup. Tasted like someone went in real heavy on smoked paprika. read more

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Our forth visit and we sat at the bar for an early Mother's Day dinner. Maui fried Shrimp, spring rolls,Prego mego roll & Miso soup were split with the celebrating Mom. They were busy and out of most fresh fish, order took a bit to come out,so we enjoyed a Old Fashion & Rubicon Springs Larger, both excellent. First out was the spring rolls, crunchy, smoking hot outta the fryer & really good, with a couple of flavorful dipping sauces. Miso soup was enough for a taste, salty goodness with a couple of cubes of tofu. Prego mego roll was rich and filling, with fried shrimp,crab,avocado, wonton strips and a creamy white sauce with jalapenos,nice! Maui shrimp came out last,lite,rice paper flakey,tasty. Service was on point. Will be back for more menu sampling.. read more

Cool Beerwerks - Spring rolls - Hawaiian Near Me - Cool, California

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We love CBW but twice now we've come before closing and the restaurant is closed. Including tonight - pulled up at 8:28 pm and the open sign was on. Parked and suddenly the sign was turned off. If hours have changed, would love to have updated. Mahalo. read more

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. read more

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Had fish and chips. They were good, not greasy. Service was pretty good. Only one waitress. Glad there weren't more people when we were there . read more

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. read more

Cool Beerwerks - Sushi rolls... the Gold Rush and Wela - Hawaiian Near Me - Cool, California

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. read more

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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. read more

Cool Beerwerks - Pokey nachos very flavorful and it's something I would definitely buy again! - Hawaiian Near Me - Cool, California

Living in Cool means we have the Beerworks at our doorstep. We have eaten there since its opening. The sushi and burgers never disappoint. I have read some of the negative reviews. I looked up one of them. It appears that person writes nothing but negative reviews. Accuracy is hard to believe. We enjoy eating there and haven't been disappointed in their food, I encourage you to try it. It is family friendly, no foreign objects, no bad food. read more

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. read more

Cool Beerwerks - 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. - Hawaiian Near Me - Cool, California

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!!!! read more

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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. read more

Cool Beerwerks - Hamachi Crudo that is NOT RAW, they torch it. So the only thing crudo would be the garnishes. - Hawaiian Near Me - Cool, California

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 read more

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We have had dinner and lunch here many times in the past . We have lived in cool for over 30 years and seen many establishments come and go. My husband and I just had dinner there the food was awesome but here is where it took a bad turn. The entire time we were there , we had two children that were playing at a table pouring salt and pepper in plates but were extremely loud, getting up and running around the low table at the bar. We are grandparents and would never let our grandchildren ever act in this matter at a restaurant and yes this is a brewery that makes their money on their beer. So when we were paying our tab we made a comment about the children Disturbing our dinner we were told that this is a family restaurant and that they were having a bingo night . Well I understand do what you need to do to keep your business going before bingo night then please have a area that your kids can be watch by a babysitter Not the barmaid read more

Great food and great personnel. Try to go there a couple times a month. Always good. read more

Kind of a weird experience. The place is located is a neighborhood shopping center and looks like a coffee shop restaurant from the outside. Inside looks like a worn out bar/restaurant. Beer offering was good, but taste was underwhelming. Oddly, the food was Sushi and was excellent. Never would have expected such good sushi in a place like this. Their ventilation system needs help, because the entire place smells like beer fermenting with fish. Fortunately, because we had our dog with us, we sat outside. Service was adequate, but not very enthusiastic. read more

Hate to do it but what a bummer. 1 star is coming from service, not from food. The food was overall tasty but our service was so unprofessional, rude, and uncomfortable. The service made it un -enjoyable. Was home for a week, looking to take my mom to dinner and we both left so disappointed. read more

The food is good.. The Sushi is as good or better than any Mikuni's.(commercialized sushi) . Service is friendly however not fast. I understand when ordering sushi it's always going to be a bit of a wait . However the service could be a little quicker on the drink turnaround. All in all it has always been a "good" experience. And being from up the mountain it saves us a trip going a cross the canyon. Over all I'm happy Beerwerks is there! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Met a friend here for dinner. Yikes. I get that it's a brewery, but the exterior signs and interior all need a little face lift. The inside feels bland and ultra basic. The menu is all over the map from America to Japanese to Hawaiian. Menus like this worry me, it's a jack of all trades, master of none situation. We started with a few apps, to which the spring rolls came out quite literally cold. Not sure how that's achieved- but it told me that they were frozen and not cooked enough. Bummer. The server was apologetic- to which we then asked for silverware - because we had none. It took another 30 minutes to get silverware - so we munched on our apps with our fingers. The udon noodle bowl tasted like packaged Miso. It wasn't good. I wondered why I'd never heard of this place. Do not stop. read more

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 read more

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First and foremost excellent customer service!!! Virgina was outta this world with the service!!! Second sushi was fresh and delicious. This place is a must go, if you're in the area. I also had pokey nachos which I forgot photo. They were super delicious. Love, love, love this place‼ read more

Cool Beerwerks - Sushi it's the 1st one one the menu - Hawaiian Near Me - Cool, California

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

Very impressive. Haven't been here in a while, and it changed. More of a sushi restaurant with brewery than the brew pub I remember. Just decided to try something outside auburn for our date night and I'm glad we made the little trek across the canyon. Beer- went with the brown and it was so good I went for a second. My wife is off the sauce for March, so you only get half the booze review. Food- had the Ahi poke nachos and the fish and chips. -nachos were so unique and delicious. Highlight of the evening. -fish and chips were the only thing left me wanting. Just so so and if I had to bet, prepackaged. I may be wrong, but just not the best. Fries were good though. Kelly was wonderful and friendly. Will definitely try and make it back more often. read more

Cool Beerwerks - Starting with the brown. Can't wait for the food. Everything sounds wonderful. - Hawaiian Near Me - Cool, California

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Went here for lunch. Ordered the Hawaiian plate with chicken and the huli huli sauce and some garlic fries to try as well. Service was excellent! Really sweet waiter, food was out pretty quick. The food itself wasn't anything that great. I don't really drink so I can't say much about the beer itself. The chicken sauce tasted like plain ole teriyaki sauce, chicken was pretty dry and nothing too special. The Hawaiian macaroni salad was super blan not much there. Rice was good. Garlic fries were pretty good, nothing spectacular but not bad. Pricing wasn't too bad but for the quality of the food, a bit much. Atmosphere was great everyone was nice. Do want to mention that they had mentioned they were making a huge order so maybe the food wasn't that great because of that not sure. read more

Cool Beerwerks - Hawaiian chicken plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Cool, California

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My girlfriend and I decided to take a short vacation to the cool town of Cool (yes that was an awesome joke I must say) But enough of my gift of comedy , the town alone had a very welcoming energy everyone smiled and said hello it made us appreciate the good parts about being human. We decided to stop by Cool Beerwerks after we checked into our Airbnb and were welcomed with beautiful smiles and hellos. The staff there had great personalities and a great sense of humor. My girlfriend and I talked and laughed with them like we were their cousins from out of town. They gave us great advice on things we could do to entertain ourselves while we were in town, along with a little history about the city and the people who live there. It made our stay that much more interesting feeling like we understood a little about the identity of the people welcoming us to share their city with them for a few days. I admired how everyone seemed to know each other and shared a sense of community. I was already satisfied with just the vibe but when I tell you they make one hell of a burger I mean it lol I've never finished a burger in my life but this burger didn't stand a chance after the first bite. We are so thankful that there are still places like this where not only the food is great but the way they make you feel is a delicacy . Thank you to the owner you made us feel welcomed and we would love to come back and play bingo on a Tuesday night. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting California read more

Was trying to get breakfast in Cool this place was the only I found. That being said the food really good and the service staff was extremely friendly and fast. The only downside was it was a little hard to find bit once I did it was worth it. Price,quality and service all scored points with me. read more

Great craft brewery with a selection to satisfy most palates. And the bigger surprise is the menu that is unexpected in a place like Cool. Hawaiian, sushi's, and good old American burgers. The staff is friendly and helpful, I have been there many times now and have never had a bad food selection across the board of what is offered. Worth the drive to an out of the way place, you won't be disappointed! read more

Since I went to Hawaii, I just LOVVVVVE poke. Today I had their poke nachos and they were fantastic. The sushi was amazing as well. Who would expect free fish in the foothills. I'm happily surprised. I'm coming back tomorrow for the poke bowl plus avocado. read more

They are trying. It is hard in these times. I arrived and there was and a normal amount of people. The serve was very nice but everything did take awhile. Maybe we came during a rush or something but it was very slow. The food came out mostly together. There is a grain shortage, so they were out of a lot of beers. The beers were okay. Got the margarita flight, my favorite was the strawberry one. Definitely recommend thw green beans. read more

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Everything was fantastic!! Great appetizers and drinks. The sushi was the best!! Definitely worth the drive from Placerville. Friendly servers also. read more

Good food, great service. Fun place. Sushi and beer plus an extended menu if you aren't a Sushi fan. read more

Delicious!!! Best pulled pork sandwich ever, seriously!! topped with huge rings of raw onion and coleslaw!! So dang good!! Highly recommend. Last nights sampler plate was very good too. service was great , she hustled & accommodated. Enjoyed the IPAs as well, sorry, not as good as Bend, OR's crafts!! On the right track tho. Will stop in again when passing thru Cool, CA from OR! Job well done! read more

June 28, 2022 Update of any comment one thousand one hundred seventy three. May have word BEER in it, but has child menu. The lady named Sarah remembered us. She remembers how I wrote the Letter Of Compliment. Yes has child menu. He had something call Base Jumper, I had child chicken plate with potato salad. Glad this is one restaurant that no extra charge lets person get any kind salad instead fries. As say, may have word BEER, but has child menu. I recommend this restaurant. Many not only Local People but hikers come here to eat, to dine. read more

Cool Beerwerks - Dessert after a hike from September 2019 - Hawaiian Near Me - Cool, California

I have been to Cool Beerworks before and always look forward to going again. I ate there today and just had to write a review about their fish tacos. So delicious! This was the first time I had them and they were amazing. As always the staff are great and very friendly. The atmosphere is always warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this place. read more

I wanted to love this place but it's just meh. Great house beers for sure but the food leaves a lot to be desired. Poke bowl was underwhelming in terms of flavor and unevenly cut pieces of fish (large pieces of sushi grade tuna that were rubbery and inedible). Volcano bowl was okay. Our waitress didn't check on us once. No refills on drinks/ waters... we sat with finished plates on the table for at least 20 minutes. Maybe it was an off night. For the price, I definitely won't be back. read more

The sushi is amazing. The people are kind and work hard to get your orders out. They have a full bar. They also have kid food and great burgers. This is our go to place. read more

Great beer. Great food. Great service. Best sushi in town and the buffalo chicken sandwich hot the spot. Thank you Carlene! read more

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