Cool Beerwerks

3.9 (277 reviews)

ModerateHawaiian, Japanese, Brewpubs

Open • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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Christopher F.

7 years ago

I love the chicken teriyaki great food great beer!! Really great atmosphere. Come here if you want good vibes great food and awesome music. Sam is the best read more

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Magdalena W.

8 years ago

Wanted to love this place but do not. Food is mediocre to inedible. Terrible service (sorry, you are nice, you just aren't on task). We would love to love this place and will try again sometime maybe. The owners are nice enough, just maybe preoccupied with something else? Customer service to me is paramount, then food. Both were tremendously lacking. A real disappointment! Will update review if we make it back in for another go around. read more

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Bran B.

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8 years ago

Arrived there at 620pm and our party of 3 was seated immediately. We ordered 2 gyozas as an appetizer which took over 30 mins to arrive to our table. It was really good just not happy with how long it took to get to the table. During our wait of 30 mins we ordered our entrees. My wife ordered shrimp miso soup and basejumper rolls, her dad ordered kaluha pork and I ordered a small poke bowl with tuna. It took over an additional 35 mins to get our entrees. The food tasted amazing, but the waitress and service was terrible. Drink cups had to be asked to refilled, there was no reassurance while we waited that our food was coming out shortly or as to why it took over an 1hr and 5mins for gyoza and some sushi.... it's very clear this establishment should not specialize in sushi or anything of the sort. I will not return to the establishment or recommend it to anyone. read more

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Mary P.

4 years ago

AMAZING. I was a bit skeptical about getting sushi in the boondocks, but am sooooo glad I did. And you will too. Promise!!

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Don D.

7 years ago

This place is amazing!!!!!!! Got turned into this restaurant from a buddy that lives in cool. The food was amazing and I had the best MAI TAI of my life!!!!!! Soooooooo good!!!! Also try the ahi poke nachos very good as well!!! Will defiantly be back A LOT!!!!! read more

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Paul M.

7 years ago

(Updated at the bottom of the review) We read a lot of reviews before going there... very mixed, but we figured going early on a Monday would help with issues of slow service. And we were right! We had an absolute great time. Beers were all exceptional, and I sample a lot of beers. Did a flight, then a pint of Pacific Inland. But all I tasted were well above "good". We also made a good choice sitting at the bar. The tender, Kelly, was a treat. Again, way better than "good", helpful with suggestions and very attentive. Food was amazing. We had the poke nachos and a base jumpryroll. Both were incredible. We had planned to order more, but were stuffed at this point. It seems that most unfavorable reviews resulted from visits during busy times. That makes sense, as the food obviously took considerable time to prepare. I'd recommend going during a slow time, and would bet you'd be amazed. I can't rave more... our visit here was as good as it can get. Updated after 4 more visits: Yep still love the food. But, when it's a bit busy, service seems to suffer. Luckily, being busier hasn't hurt the food any. Still delicious. Updated after 6th visit on a busy Friday night. Service was not good and we spent 2.5 hours... way longer than we would have liked to. So... go when it's not busy! read more

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Shaun F.

10 years ago

Last time we were here it was burgers and wings. Now its a sushi place, what!!!! Looks like we are ordering pot stickers and teriyaki meatballs! read more

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Paul S.

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8 years ago

Steveo and Rochelle have put together and amazing place. The Beer is awesome and the food is amazing. All of the staff went above and beyond to make my time there perfect. Wish I lived on this side of the country I would hang here often. read more

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Steve L.

4 years ago

Waited 20 minuets for a waiter to take our order. Yes they were busy but no acknowledgement during the wait time. Food is not my style or taste, I like simple foods. read more

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Peter G.

3 years ago

Great experience with our kids. They want to go back as soon as we can afford the gas to get there.

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S Michael K.

10 years ago

Stopped by as I was driving by. The "Black Silk" stout was excellent. I'm Hawaiian, so I'm an expert in raw fish, the poke bowl ( the only poke fish offered here that Hawaiians eat is ahi) was excellent. My meal was ono! The only thing missing was Iz on da jukebox! read more

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Hailey L.

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6 years ago

Good beer, good food. They were understaffed so it took awhile to get our food and they were out of 3 of the beers we wanted off the menu, but the waitress recommended a Juicy AF and was REALLY good. We bought a four pack to take home. The volcano bowl was VERY spicy but VERY good. Burger was good. The fries were delicious! We will definitely come back. read more

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Morgan V.

6 years ago

This place is a true gem! The sushi is delicious, we've tried all of the classic and speciality rolls and they're all bomb, my personal favs are the Kaliaeua and the Salmon Falls rolls. The fish is so fresh, the flavor is very fish forward - not like a lot of sushi places where a roll just tastes like sauce. I had no idea there was even sushi in this area until browsing menus of various breweries! The beer is great too, but the standout for me is the food. Service is friendly and prompt, and takeout orders are always perfect. Can't say enough good things about this place!! Thank you cool beerworks for serving amazing sushi in the foothills :-) read more

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Ron M.

5 years ago

Love this place and hope everyone helps support them! Good and innovative food...beers and great people.

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Lindsay S.

4 years ago

Have eaten here twice and probably will not eat here again. The menu has a large variety of options. The food during our first visit was just "ok." Our second visit was a couple of weeks ago and we found a hair in the French fries. I know mistakes can happen but situations like that just gross us out. read more

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Danelle G.

5 years ago

We really like this place! Great beer, food and people. Love the outside seating too! The Sushi is SUPER. The volcano bowl is a spicy bowl of deliciousness. They have a ghost pepper burger that is one of the best burgers I have ever had. I would love to see the menu expand a bit, maybe a entrée salad or two? :) We highly recommend CBW! read more

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Ondrea S.

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Love their rolls! Great variety. They are continuously adding to the menu and growing their business. The owners are super kind and genuine! The entire establishment is Kid friendly and always accommodating. Our go to beer is definitely the Monkey nuts!!! I've never had a bad roll!!! I love them all! The base jumper and Steve o are my favs! If you're in the mood for something spicy try the volcanoville! My mother loves the loco Moco with spam! The gravy is phenomenal!!! read more

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Michele C.

3 years ago

two words... poké nachos! yum! Great atmosphere, perhaps a bit loud, but that's totally okay. The poké nachos are so good the food bliss blocks out everything. read more

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Tim M.

4 years ago

As promised, went back for the food. Still amazing. Staff is awesome, too! Our receipt I think had the name "Sav" on it, so shout out to Sav for amazing service! We'll be back, for sure! read more

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Mel B.

6 years ago

Good beer, and sushi! In Cool? It's true. Server was attentive and kind. Will def come again to try other brews.

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Laurie R.

4 years ago

Great food, great staff. A gem! Helped me make a great food surprise for dear friends! Thank you Meagan! And Kelly and staff!

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Megan K.

Awhh it was a pleasure working with you Laurie! So nice of you to do…

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Jackie O.

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Such a Weird atmosphere with no music at all. This is a very bad experience for your guests!!!! No noise at all with a full bar is uncomfortable. The only sounds we hear are coming from the kitchen.... Quiet is very awkward in a restaurant and forcing people to PAY FOR MUSIC is even more annoying. We literally could hear the person next to us chewing their food!! Looking around I can tell everyone is uncomfortable. We could not wait to get our check and get out! read more

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Food is NOT Brewery or Bar food. Excellent menu, they are "under construction " but you can't really tell. They had chicken and frys for kids EXCELLENT CRAFT BREWS MADE ON SITE, FULL Bar & the scallop shooters are absolutely amazing must must try. Recommended if you're in the area it is worth the trip, not to mention the beautiful scenery in that neck of the woods. read more

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Julie S.

5 years ago

Beer is awesome... the service has been great... food is good... it takes time so never go in hurry... but worth the wait...

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Mikaila M.

4 years ago

The best Poke Nachos I have EVER had! The sushi is absolutely amazing and am always excited to go there when I'm in town. Highly recommend to anyone! read more

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Not T.

4 years ago

Order the Hawaiian food, it's delicious! I had the vegan udon and wife had the huli huli chicken, and both were amazing! A pleasant surprise to have such flavorful quality food out in the foothills. We were there early and mid-week so the service was great, fast, and dealt with my many allergies very well. I had a Hazy IPA which was a bit on the sweet side (it was advertised as juicy AF) but still delicious and worthy of a growler fill to go. Sashimi was good, not great, but certainly the best sushi in Cool! Zero COVID precautions, despite us still trying, but we did get to sit outside (they have a good sun shaded patio in the strip mall which was empty) which was nice. We'll be back if just for the food alone! read more

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Dawn C.

6 years ago

Love Cool BeerWerks! Not a sushi fan, but if you want the best, and I mean the BEST burger anywhere...this is the place! The volcano bowl, which my husband use to order will make your head sweat! But after trying the amazing burger...with ghost pepper cheese, he is hooked! The Liquid Anarchy beer is a fav, but the flight of margaritas is out of this world! Highly highly recommend this place! 5+ stars!!! read more

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Carolynne A.

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10 years ago

So yummy. Had another delicious dinner. So lucky to have this great restaurant in our tiny town... We had great service as well from one of the owners. They made one of our rolls with a couple add ons of my favorite things!!! It was soooo good!!! Thanks again!! read more

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Danielle I.

5 years ago

It was awesome. Every body there is amazing. I ordered edamome extra spicy and thought I would have to add chilii sauce to make it where I wanted. Didn't add a thing. Thank you Erik. You guys rock. Thanks for coming to the area. And the ghost burger is to die for. read more

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Chelsea R.

6 years ago

We love coming here for the Juicy AF beer and different food options then the typical burger and fries. I get the edamame, miso soup and pot stickers because I don't love sushi but I hear their sushi options are yummy as well. The prices are affordable, the only thing I wish was better was the cleanliness of the bathroom. I feel like it gets neglected. Other than that the food is great.. read more

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Heather R.

9 years ago

I cannot each very much sugar.. One of the owners recommended the Poke Bowl with no Rice. I loved it. Great recommendation Rochelle. Thank you. read more

Cool Beerwerks - Poke Bowl minus the rice and green onions. Yum! - Hawaiian Near Me - Cool, California

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Wendy R.

4 years ago

Great beers and their sushi is amazingly delicious every time!! The servers are all friendly and happy. Highly recommend.

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Frederick B.

4 years ago

Been here many times and it's under new management. The problem is really slow food service. Thirty minutes or more for a burger. This has been an issue for some time and needs to be noted. read more

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Megan K.

Hello Frederick! Sorry you feel this problem deserves a 1 star…

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Scott L.

4 years ago

Haven't been to cool since I loved here in the early 90's. Stopped at this brewery for a cold one since they have their own kitchen. Great selection of about 9 beers. Had the Divide Pale Ale which was a smooth going down. Not a bad beer at all. Had the Hopademic IPA which was outstanding with a solid taste and not too hoppy. For lunch had the blue cheese hamburger with a side of macaroni salad. Wow! Absolutely delicious! Burger was juicy and cooked just right. The brioche bun was fresh and hearty. I couldn't find anything wrong with the food or beer. Service was excellent too! Highly recommend! read more

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P. T.

7 years ago

San Francisco prices in Cool, CA. Not that great, I drive 20 miles further to eat great sushi at Raku in Roseville. Beer is OK if you like high priced overly hopped home brew, go next door to Holiday and buy something you'll enjoy. I keep trying them, but why? read more

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M. M.

4 years ago

I am still trying to get the oily rancid taste out of my mouth after eating the fish/chips today for lunch. Service was slow and had to ask for silverware twice. read more

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Ashlee T.

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7 years ago

They have lost me as a customer. Went in for a girls lunch date and we were waiting to be seated. We were completely ignored. The owner walked pasted us 4 times no hello, no I'll be right with you, no have you been helped yet, nothing. The waitresses even flat out ignored us. Both of them gave us no acknowledgment that we even exist. It wasn't even the fact that we had to wait, but the fact that it was just insulting that we couldn't even be acknowledged. They remodeled the place and unfortunately if they continue with that attitude they will end up just going out of business. read more

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A destination for food and beer in the gold country! Don't judge this place from the outside. Great find! Live music, great people, and pool table for just enjoying the place. My son said the garlic fries are 'rhe second best he ever had'. They are double fried, crisp, and smothered in chopped roasted garlic. The beers we had - black silk and blonde - rocked! Food is simple and amazingly good. We had burgers and roast beef sandwiches. Very service oriented staff. Willing to make substitutions on the menu. read more

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Katlyn D.

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7 years ago

Always really great food and nice atmosphere on the patio. But the bonus is the newly improved great service. Thank iris for making it a truly a pleasurable experience every time!! read more

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Jeff L.

5 years ago

Absolutely horrendous service, actually we didn't even get served. We were seated, waited 15 minutes, watched a server clean a table right next to us, and never were even asked about drinks. We didn't even get water. There was 5 servers and 4 occupied tables, including ours. Absolutely horrible first impression. Will not be coming back. read more

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5020 Ellinghouse Dr
Ste H
Cool, CA 95614
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(530) 885-5866
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http://www.cbwbeer.com/

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Hours

What time does Cool Beerwerks open?

Cool Beerwerks opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Cool Beerwerks opens at 4:00 PM on Tuesday.

What time does Cool Beerwerks close?

Cool Beerwerks closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.

Mon, Wed-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMTue 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Cool Beerwerks take credit cards?

Yes, Cool Beerwerks takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Cool Beerwerks have catering options?

No, Cool Beerwerks does not have catering options.

Does Cool Beerwerks have a drive thru?

No, Cool Beerwerks does not have a drive thru.

Does Cool Beerwerks serve alcohol?

Yes, Cool Beerwerks serves alcohol. Full Bar

Services

Is Cool Beerwerks by appointment only?

No, Cool Beerwerks is not by appointment only.

Indoor Amenities

Does Cool Beerwerks allow dogs?

Yes, Cool Beerwerks allows dogs.

Does Cool Beerwerks have TVs?

Yes, Cool Beerwerks has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Cool Beerwerks have bike parking?

Yes, Cool Beerwerks has bike parking.

Does Cool Beerwerks have outdoor seating?

Yes, Cool Beerwerks has outdoor seating options.

Does Cool Beerwerks have parking?

Yes, Cool Beerwerks has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Cool Beerwerks wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Cool Beerwerks is wheelchair accessible.

Does Cool Beerwerks have free WiFi?

Yes, Cool Beerwerks has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Cool Beerwerks is a micro brewery with a unique fusion of Hawaiian and Japanese cuisine. From Loco Moco to the best sashimi this is a unique experience. On Tuesdays we are only open 4pm-9pm and ONLY have our limited Taco Tuesday menu.

History

Established in 2013.

Originally opened in 2013 by Steve and Rochelle Robello, Cool Beerwerks was taken over by the Knight Family October 2021. We are a micro brewery where all beer is brewed in house. And we have quite the food selection. Your traditional pub food, burgers, salads and small bites. Mixed in with our numerous sushi options! You have to try it for yourself!

Meet the Business Owner: Megan K.

We are a family own restaurant/nano brewery in Cool Ca!

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Super fun dinner and drinks after watching our friend run the endurance race…read more My friend & I had the BBQ hamburger with avocado & bacon. (I subbed salad instead of fries) My husband had the tri-tip sandwich. Everything was delicious and we would definitely go again.Such a fun vibe!

We got 4 banh mi's for $16 each. My notes say "lemongrass chicken tasty. Cilantro and cuke…read more Jalapenos pretty strong." My 14 year old son finally met his spicy match. The aioli was also spicy but that wasn't where the spiciness was coming from. The garlic fries were really disappointing. For an extra $2 they... sprinkle some garlic powder on top. I would at least expect little pieces of actual garlic. They were also served lukewarm. The house salad was fine, consisting of tomatoes and cucumbers. There were lots of picnic tables outside and you order at the counter. The place had a fun vibe.

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Loads of wines too- racked on wall in bar

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Beer, waiting for my burger.

Rebellion Brewing

4.5(17 reviews)

5.5 mi

Ordered an Oatmeal Stout that I loved and snuck a sweet glamour shot of a sour that looked delish!!…read moreThe reverse taps were super awesome, and the gal who helped us on Saturday was even more so! Would love to go back next time we're in town and have a little more time. Had TV's for keeping up with all of your sportsball needs. Cool spot!

This place is RAD... GREAT beers and they have an icy strip to place your beer on to keep your beer…read morecold. They have a really neat way of filling up their cups with beer from the bottom up. It's cool to watch them fill your glass. The staff is friendly and helpful and willing to give you samples and they have a great selection of beers from light beers to IPAs to seltzers. Everyone can find something they'd like. I really enjoyed the seltzer but they had a solid IPA too. They're located off of Highway 49, tucked in an industrial area and near a karate place. FOOD: they offer chicks and jerky for sale. It seems like they'd be ok with outside food. TO-GO: they have quite a few options of cans to go. PARKING: they share a parking lot with multiple businesses but you won't have any problems finding a spot. I can't wait to come back and try more of their beers!

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Seltzer on the ice strip

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20 oz IPA on an iced rail to keep the beer cold

High-Hand Brewing Company

4.1(86 reviews)

10.8 mi

We had such a wonderful experience at High Hand Nursery. The brewery absolutely blew us away--the…read morepizza was hands‑down the best we've ever had, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The service matched the food: friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which made the whole visit feel relaxed and enjoyable. The little shops added so much charm to the day. Each one had its own personality, with unique finds and a cozy, inviting vibe that made wandering through them really fun. It's the kind of place where you can grab amazing food, explore, and just enjoy being there. High Hand has definitely become one of our favorite local spots, and we can't wait to go back.

High-Hand Brewing is such a great spot for a night out. Whether you're looking for a quieter,…read morerelaxed vibe in one room or a lively atmosphere with a live band next door, they've got the perfect setup for any mood. The ambiance is beautiful, warm, and inviting. Service is friendly, the beer is solid, and the food is tasty -- I tried their pizza and really enjoyed it. Overall, a fun and versatile place to hang out. Would definitely recommend!

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Beer silos

Lost sales

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Thirsty Barrel Brewing

4.4(12 reviews)

24.3 mi

Great new place that opened last Saturday! This is in the same location as Bull Mastif Brewing was…read morelocated. It is off of Highway 20 and Commercial Avenue in Penn Valley. They have done some remodeling and the place is immaculate. They also have outdoor seating. They open at noon and are past Players Pizza on the right side. They are known for their great beer! They expect to carry wine as well in the near future. Come visit their newest location!

Great beers! Tasty food pairings to go with good conversation! Try the pretzel, yum!…read moreGreat staff

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Auburn Alehouse

3.9(1.7k reviews)

3.5 mi

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Delicious experience from start to finish. I had the Ember Burger and it was excellent--well…read morecooked, flavorful, and satisfying without being overdone. The fries stood out too; crispy, and clearly not an afterthought. Service was friendly and efficient, and the overall food quality was consistently solid across the board. It's the kind of place that gets the basics right and still manages to feel like a step above casual dining. Definitely worth a stop for lunch or dinner if you're in or traveling through Auburn. Reliable, tasty, and easy to recommend.

Has to bring a few people with me to have a late lunch. Thanks to Sophie and Vince for the great…read moreservice! (And all the staff) got seated right away - it was about 4pm on a Friday. There was people here but not crowded. They have inside dining, patio and bar service. The beer was great! Ordered Hop Donkey - it's a strong one so it comes in that smaller glass. The food was amazing!!!! Can't wait to come back again!!!

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Knee Deep Brewing Company Tap Room

4.3(440 reviews)

5.7 mi

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Another awesome night of DJ Trivia with Jason that is magnified by the presence of the best and…read moremost personable barkeep in town...the always awesome KB...lover of dogs and purveyor of smiles...with a little Taylor Swift trivia thrown in...

Lots of beer to choose from. I'm not a huge fan of beer but my friend that was with me is. I tried…read morethe rootbeer beer. It's clear! But very yummy! My friend liked his as well and bought a 6 pack of their 916 beer. Service wasn't the best. Plenty of tables inside and out and liked that there was a food truck on site!!

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Look at all the equipment

11/4/22 Where the magic is made

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Beer menu

Flatland Brewing

4.6(205 reviews)

39.9 mi

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Ill just say this, flatland can do no wrong. I've reviewed the fantastic beer before but this…read morereview is mostly going to be about the quality of the food. My wife and I stopped by on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for some birthday brews and an early dinner. We ordered a couple of beers, sat outside to enjoy the fresh air and warm sun. My wife had a pilsner which she throughly enjoyed and I ordered a recently dropped wc ipa which was pretty much perfect! Now comes the best part of our visit. The food! My wife had a chicken cesar salad with bacon added. I ordered a tri tip sandwich with potato chips. My wife loved everything about her salad. The chicken and bacon were perfectly cooked and the salad was fresh. My sandwich was hands down one of the best tri tip sandwiches that I have had. The ciabatta bread was perfectly toasted, there was a killer pesto sauce and a cheese on there that tied this together in the best way. I havent even got to the tri tip yet which was very flavorful and perfectly cooked! Just a great experience at a great place!

finally stopped by for wednesday bingo night and it was fun! they were playing some good music in…read morethe back to vibe to. i really love how how creative and consistent they are with their business. i love this brewery the vibes are good here. the staff is always amazing. also, baby/kid & pet friendly. no judgement :)

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BBQ sauce chicken bacon pizza w/ cilantro on top

No Sleep in Sacramento w/no basil

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Blueberry Lemon.

Crooked Lane Brewing

4.2(229 reviews)

3.7 mi

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Visited crooked Lane brewing on a Sunday and it was great. I sat outside in the beer garden and it…read morewas such a vibe. I wanted to drink a sour but there wasn't one so I drank a seltzer (blackberry lime), flavor recommended by the bartender. It was delicious and I'd recommend to anyone who also likes sour beer. We did not eat anything, but we all enjoyed what we ordered to drink. My friends ordered beer, I believe IPAs but I can't remember their order. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Really great service - the brewer (bartender??) was very sweet and helpful. She gave us a few…read moretasters because we couldn't make up our minds. The ambiance was nice and seems like it would be lively during a big game or to have a party. The reason for 4 and not 5 stars is because we both didn't love the selection. Everything we tried/had was just okay. Nothing knocked it out of the park so we will try some other spots before returning.

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Tasting Room

Caught the sunset and it was a beautiful view

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Discover the Unicorn IPA

Burning Barrel Brewing and Spirits

4.3(84 reviews)

16.1 mi

Girl dinner commence with parents…read more Big masculine energy/ambiance but tasty drinks and appetizers. Ive been wanting a strong but delicious espresso martini. They delivered and I wanted more! You can skip everything else, good wise and get Brussel sprouts. They are delicious! Do not skimp. Support local and stop in! Service was great.

The restaurant was clean, the staff was nice and the drinks were great!…read more But do not get the "Korean crack" flavored chicken. It's spicy and not good flavored. The pickled salad that went with the sandwich and the wings tasted rotten and spoiled the things it touched. The pretzel itself was good and serves 4 easily, but don't use the dipping sauces, they were gross. If you go maybe try the other foods bc what we had was disappointing. It was like they were trying to be fancy/ trendy with the flavors and missed the bar.

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Noccino Hot Chocolate

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Oishii Teriyaki

4.2(195 reviews)

3.7 mi

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Everything was delicious! Not sure what they put in their Teriyaki sauce but OMG, the best! Service…read morewas great, very sweet and attentive. Restaurant was clean and the service was fast! Thank you!

Surprisingly tasty food. My daughter and I called ahead since we were charging our Tesla and didn't…read morewant to wait long. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised that our table was ready for us, food piping hot, and drinks set out. I got the spicy Thai chicken. My daughter got the beef noodle dish. We both loved our dishes. I'd say the beef noodles was slightly tastier than my chicken but both were great. The CA roll was fine but missing cucumber. Overall the portions were large, prices reasonable, and the service was great. The leftovers a couple of days later were still fantastic!

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Salmon Teriyaki Salad

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Lunch special Sesame chicken and teriyaki chicken

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Jasmine E.

10 years ago

This brewery is wonderful. My husband and I travel a lot and visit many breweries, so when we were choosing what beer to serve at our wedding we had many to choose from. We wanted something local, fresh, high quality and made by good people. We spent a year deciding who to go with. Closer to the wedding we visited Cool Beerwerks for the afternoon. We told the owner that we were shopping for our wedding. He let us sample everything and explained all of the beers. He gave us a great deal. In the end we went with the Stinger and our guests loved it. We paired it with Stone IPA. As major beer lovers we are so happy to have such a great brewery so close. We drove to San Diego just for Stone, went out to Delaware just for Dogfish Head, that's how much we love good beer. Anyway, this place has excellent beer with balance and imagination, terrific food, a friendly atmosphere, and an owner with passion and love for his business. We really recommend it. Thank you for making our wedding even better and bringing your business to the area. read more

Kathy K.

13 years ago

I had the opportunity to visit Cool Beerwerks yesterday...what an awesome place! You can fill the love and energy that went into every inch of the place. The sound system was best I have heard ...just like being at a concert.....the chairs and couches were so comfy and inviting, the bar was well... simply outstanding! The tall tables and bar stools where comfortably placed... perfect seating. I had some of the root beer and I don't like root beer...I do at Cool Beerwerks! It is so nice to have a greet and meet place in Cool. I can not wait for the music venue I know it will be awesome! I haven't had the chance to try the food but fully intend to on my next visit....If you are looking for "yummy small plate food" and a cold just made beer or even a #1 best root beer ever for the kids or your self if you are looking for a place to catch up with friends or just chill after a long day this is your spot Cool Beerwerks, I can't wait to show it off to my family and friends. Awesome Place. read more

Francine N.

13 years ago

If you are searching for a hidden gem of a local brewery, then look no further than Cool Beerwerks. I've been twice now, trying both the Scottish Ale and the Blonde, and found both to be delicious. Yes, the food may be secondary to the beer, but that's just how it should be. I don't go to my local boutique winery for the food, nor would I go to a brewery expecting a 5-star restaurant. However, the menu offerings are a perfect accompaniment to an after work beer, or a light lunch or dinner. I've tried the shrimp poorboy and the pastrami sandwiches, as well as the fried macaroni bites and found them to be excellent pub-style food. On the opening night there was a live band and there's also a nice patio for alfresco libations. It's really nice to have a family-friendly local business open, where one can go for beer and enjoy live music, without having to endure a "pick-up" bar vibe or pay for an expensive meal. This "local" will certainly be back. read more

Daniel W.

374

2 years ago

I recently dined at Cool Beerwerks in Cool, California, and was impressed by both the food and service. We ordered the Loco Moco and the Huli Huli Plate--both dishes were packed with flavor. The Loco Moco, with its juicy hamburger patty, savory gravy, and fried egg over rice, was pure comfort food. The Huli Huli Plate featured tender, marinated chicken with a deliciously sweet and tangy glaze. Our server, Natalie, made the experience even better with her attentive and friendly service. She ensured our drinks were always full and the food arrived promptly, all while making us feel welcome and taken care of. If you're in Cool, this spot is definitely worth a visit! read more

Scott B.

2 years ago

Our visit to Cool Beerwerks was disappointing. Despite a 30-minute drive, the experience was marred by an unwelcoming hostess with a poor attitude. The brewery was relatively quiet, yet we waited for service that never came. Frustrated, we left, only to find the hostess engaged in conversation with other staff. Unfortunately, a combination of lackluster ambiance (old tables, incredibly bright lights, dirty / unkept) and unfriendly staff left us with a negative impression. read more

Jonathan L.

11 years ago

Amazing atmosphere! Had 2 flights of all their beers and even though some of the styles weren't my favorite, all of them were very clean and flavorful. I ordered the Hawaiian sliders and the owner talked me into getting 2 of the 4 sliders Spam! Yes Spam and they were awesome! Very friendly staff and owners had a great time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Kim W.

13 years ago

So excited to see this local brewery! Great start-up beer line up, and they are striving to provide food options which aren't otherwise available in this area. We loved all of the appetizers we had, as well as the beers. Looking forward to seeing how they grow and what they brew! Will be coming here often! read more

Gala A.

10 years ago

If you're up for an hour-plus wait in a feezing room with heavy metal playing way too loudly, and you don't mind a rude bartender/waiter, and you like having your appetizers come (finally) at the same time as your entre, you'll love this place. read more

J M.

3 years ago

first visiting, walked in was greeted by staff welcoming us. service was excellent food was great. the staff constantly checked in on us and other patrons even when it got busy. Great atmosphere. Definitely will call me again read more

Robert J.

8 years ago

Was surprised they were still in business, This restaurant needs a manager bad. My daughter and I went and the menu was not what we had in mind,We wanted food ,bad menu read more

Kevin A.

13 years ago

Great place to enjoy crafted beers, live music, and great company. Sophisticated, foothill atmosphere and great prices to book. I will definitely be back. read more

Robyn P.