Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Grumpy’s Burgers & Brew

    4.1 (127 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers

    Order Grumpy’s Burgers & Brew Takeout or Delivery

    Grumpy’s Burgers & Brew Photos

    GRUMPY’S BURGERS & BREW ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like Grumpy’s Burgers & Brew

    Recommended Reviews - Grumpy’s Burgers & Brew

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    This is the front.
    Rich R.

    Amazing staff snd food!!! Had a double hamburger and onion rings along with a Lemon beer. The bartender was hot and recommend this beer. Ordered food was fast and do good we will comeback. The restaurant was extremely clean and many friendly people inside. Parking was easy and plenty of space.

    Chuck C.

    "Left GRUMPY afterwards!!!" -Location and vibe of restaurant is cool. Can't go wrong with two garage door windows. Opens up to spacious outdoor seatings. -Bar decor (see pix.) Anything on tap is usually good. There were a few local brew offerings. My timing was off, got a last half pour and Keg needed changing. Pretty sure i got a half old half new pint. Very flat "bootsy." -Was hoping for a super bomb, smashed burger. Fixing was fresh, but nothing amazing that stands out. Beef patty had more of a "over smashed, on the grill too long" flavor then anything else -Onion rings wasn't crispy. Kid likes the tots. Hopefully they kick the burger game up a notch. We pass by all the time heading East on 80.

    Rebecca B.

    Repeat customer! Friendly service. Ordered~ Crispy Chicken Sandwich 5/5 Onion Rings 5/5 Tater Tots 5/5 I just love the friendly warm vibe of this place. Outside dining is perfection in nice weather. Recommend!

    Grumpy burger  with fries, onion rings and chocolate custard shake!
    Carl M.

    Chocolate custard shake: 5 stars, but next time I'll ask for it in a beer glass, instead of an ocean-polluting throwaway plastic cup . Grumpy burger: 5 stars, no complaints! Yummy!! Burger bowl: wife polished it all off. She is Polish, after all...5 stars. French fries: 5 stars, 6 if I could do that. Fresh, hot, appropriately salty. Onion rings: overcooked for my taste but wife liked them. There was one that was less cooked than the others and that one was perfect. 4 stars. House made sauces: quite good but a little of the dilly ranch goes a long way. Still, 5 stars. Atmosphere: pleasant. Big tv for the sports fans, lovely fireplace in the corner. I want to sit next to it on my next visit. Neat and clean restaurant. 5 stars. Service: cheerful and friendly. 5 stars. Beer selection: meh. Only one dark(ish) beer and it's a boring one. I hate IPAs, so I like to see a nice porter or stout on a beer menu. I skipped beer since there was nothing really for me. 2 stars for that. Price: $46 for the two of us. On par for the current market if you ask me. Well done, Grumpy! We will be back!

    Smack bugger and tots
    Jorge G.

    I was on my way to a different bugger establishment but then thought about supporting small businesses. Let me tell you this place did not disappoint. The food was delicious. The place was very open, had plenty of seats inside and out, and had a bar. They also had TVs everywhere to enjoy sports games. I had the double smash with cheese added jalapeño and and order of tater tots with a side of grumpy sauce. Omg the bigger had amazing flavor , the patty was perfectly cooked. The tots were nice and crispy. I'm glad I stopped by to support them.

    Chili cheese fries and cookies and cream milkshake
    Doc P.

    Wonderful customer service!! Staff is super nice! Great smash burger, really good crispy bacon!! Chili cheese fries were super good too, fries nice and crispy, chili nice and hearty. Really good milkshake as well. Overall great experience!

    Grumpy burger with cheese, onion rings and a grilled chicken salad.

    Had lunch here after seeing it from the freeway. The Smashburger I ordered was very good. The house made burger sauce was excellent and the produce was fresh. My only issue is that the burger patty was a little too thin. The menu says it's a quarter pound patty but when smashed, get's pretty thin. Perhaps a 1/3 pound patty would be a better choice. The onion rings were good and the ranch dressing to dip them in was flavorful. There is no table service but employees stopped by the table a couple times to make sure everything was good with us. The restrooms were clean and properly stocked with towels, soap, etc. This was a good experience and I'll be back.

    Krispy Chicken Sandwich, undercooked
    Megan T.

    We placed a pick up order for a burger and chicken sandwich, both cut in half. They did not notice that half the chicken sandwich was raw after it had been cut. Hope they didn't use that knife to cut other patron's food. Otherwise, onion rings, tots & ranch were good. Burger was decent, but messy. Order was ready for pick up on time.

    Order ready Buzzer
    William D.

    Newly opened burger joint in Auburn working out the kinks in service. 12:43 on a Wednesday & the lot was full(shared lot with Black Bear Dinner) 20 wait was stated when we placed our order, no prob. Ordered Grumpy cheese burger, Grumpy burger,tots, onion rings & a chocolate custard shake. Sat outside,heat lamps @ the long community bar. All the outdoor tables were full. Inside fireplace tables were also pretty full. Seating at the bar as well. All the food was delicious, however it took about an hour from ordering to be notified by the ready Buzzer for pickup. Smash burgers were thin, crunchy on the edges, grilled onions, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles. Tots were hot & crunchy with a dill ranch dip similar to tartar sauce, excellent. Onion rings were lukewarm but plenty of crunch. Four or five TVs inside running sports reruns. Numerous local craft beer on tap,but they were outta four of them. Wine also available. I'm hoping they will work out the hiccups,get the crew in sync & remain successful. Most likely will return.

    Kasey K.

    Very nice people. Clean restaurant. They have the good ice. The food is insanely expensive with little options of what to order and the burger didn't really have a great flavor to it. It feels like to me, if you charge that much for food you should be having quality of each topping. The lettuce was awful. Barely any cheese. Hopefully it gets better but for that price it'll be a while before I try again.

    The front of Grumpy's

    See all

    6 months ago

    There is nothing grime or grumpy about its tasty juicy and compliments to the cook very much recommended

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Rich R.
    1558
    294
    315

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Suki M.
    541
    772
    3058

    6 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Logan J.

    Logan J.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Doc P.
    7
    306
    888

    9 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of David L.
    1
    212
    88

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Logan J.

    Logan J.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Logan J.

    Logan J.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Logan J.

    Logan J.

    Helpful 12
    Thanks 5
    Love this 13
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Logan J.

    Logan J.

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kay C.
    20
    184
    232

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rob J.
    1
    35
    7

    8 months ago

    Excellent service! Yummy food! Nothing more to go on about. We will definitely be back!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Bel V.
    41
    39
    30

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kristin N.
    172
    175
    396

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Logan J.

    Logan J.

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ann S.
    0
    50
    2

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    $100.00 for the (2) adult's and (2) children. Food is ok, but it burgers and fries. Come on!!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Eric L.
    1
    27
    18

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Everything was decent they just charged a little more than I was expecting fir a smashburger.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Logan J.

    Logan J.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 4

    Grumpy’s Burgers & Brew Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Grumpy’s Burgers & Brew

    We're traveling. Is Grumpys dog friendly?

    Yes! We love dogs. We have a patio to dine with your four legged friends.

    Are there any Gluten Free options?

    Hi Alex, Grumpy's offers a variety of salads and sides with GF options as well as a burger bowl which is a burger and toppings served over greens instead of on a bun!

    April 1, 2025 Yay, I seeing Grumpy is finally opened? Does it have a child menu or is it Twenty One…

    Hello, the menu includes chicken strips, fries, grilled cheese, and other kid-friendly options. All ages are welcome!

    View All 4 Questions

    You might also consider

    Burger & Cream - Shake inside restaurant

    Burger & Cream

    4.5(904 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    I came to Burger & Cream with my friend, and we had such a great time! I ordered the Western Burger…read moreand decided to make it a double because apparently one patty just wasn't enough for me that day, lol. It came loaded with Tillamook cheddar, crispy bacon, onion rings, mayo, and their gourmet BBQ sauce. The burger was juicy, cheesy, smoky, and slightly sweet without the BBQ sauce overpowering everything else. Adding that second patty made it a beast of a burger! It was way too much for me to finish in one sitting, but that worked out perfectly because it became two meals and how the heck was it more delicious the next day? My friend ordered the Boss Burger, which came with lettuce, tomato, bacon, onion rings, Swiss and American cheeses, and their signature sauce. He made his a double too, which turned an already fully loaded burger into something absolutely massive! Both burgers looked impressive when they arrived. By the time I barely finished my half, he was practically done with his burger... how the... well, lol, he's a man! The restaurant was crowded when we visited, and only about half of the tables were clean. However, the customer service here is always great. I also like that they keep water available on the counter so you can easily help yourself. We had a great time laughing, talking, and even chatting with other customers who shared our love for Burger & Cream. That made the experience even more enjoyable! Of course, you can't come to Burger & Cream without checking out the desserts. We chose a chocolate cookie dessert made with chocolate ice cream, took it back to my place, and shared it there. It was rich, chocolatey, and the perfect sweet ending to a fun time with my friend.

    A Great Burger, a Little Nostalgia, and a 20-Minute Test of Patience…read more I've been bringing my family to this location for years--back when it was a Foster Freeze. This place has some history for me. Many a Friday night, when I was the Defensive Coordinator for Lincoln High School, I'd find myself here. And on those hot summer days, my wife and I would stop in with our son Jonathan before heading off to watch Lincoln play Nevada City. So, yes... I have a little emotional investment in this place. Fast-forward to today, and I'm happy to report that the burgers are still worth talking about. The buns were soft, the meat was flavorful, and the whole burger experience hit the spot. And, of course, my family gave the milkshakes their official seal of approval--which, in my household, is basically a Michelin star. The menu has plenty of good options, there's outdoor seating, and the staff is genuinely working hard. They're multitasking like their lives depend on it, so every once in a while you may need to repeat your order. But honestly, I'd rather see people working hard and trying to take care of everyone than standing around looking bored. Parking can be a bit challenging, too. Consider it part of the dining experience--your appetizer is finding a parking space. So why only four stars? The wait. We waited about 20 minutes for our food. It wasn't terrible, but when you're hungry enough to start considering whether ketchup packets are technically a meal, 20 minutes feels like a lifetime. That said, the food was really good, the staff was friendly, and there's a genuine sense that people are working hard to make this place successful. Bottom line: Great burgers, excellent milkshakes, a solid menu, friendly people, and a little nostalgia thrown in for free. I'd absolutely recommend giving this place a try. Just remember: bring your appetite, a little patience, and maybe say your order twice. Four stars--and I'll definitely be back.

    Photos
    Burger & Cream
    Burger & Cream - Jr Burger

    Jr Burger

    Burger & Cream - Order/pick up windows

    See all

    Order/pick up windows

    Ikeda's California Country Market - Mushroom tasty burger

    Ikeda's California Country Market

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Gotta start off by giving the GOAT of schmears a shoutout.. the Mango Schmear 5/5... Burgers here…read moreare always kind of trash.. idk 2 maybe 3/5 stars. Went with the wagyu smash burger this time.. was greasy as ever and the bottom part of my bun was soaked and soggy/falling apart by the time I was eating it.. honestly kind of trash.. still tasted okay but not much flavor.. sweet potato fries were okay. a big enough portion to share with someone else. The reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 2 or 3 is directly because of one item and one item only... the mango schmear... some of the best damn schmear I've ever had. I always come for the schmear and leave with a burger that disappoints me.. the smear always wins me over though.. Lots of other good salsas/spreads/aiolis but the mango schmear.. the mango schmear.. try it and tell me I'm wrong

    Ikeda's California Country Market is well known for their meat pies…read more Walking into the cute little market we ended up purchasing two frozen pies to heat up for later. They were both delicious although a bit bigger and filling than expected. Next time we would definitely try them fresh and hot since they took about two hours to cook in the oven at the recommended heat. The service was friendly and helpful and they sell insulated bags if you, like us, had not yet started keeping a cooler in the trunk. All in all we would definitely come back!

    Photos
    Ikeda's California Country Market - Small pies

    Small pies

    Ikeda's California Country Market - Famous Chicken Pot Pie

    Famous Chicken Pot Pie

    Ikeda's California Country Market - Crispy Chicken Club

    See all

    Crispy Chicken Club

    Auburn Alehouse - Charcuterie board

    Auburn Alehouse

    3.9(1.7k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I really enjoy coming here. Staff is friendly portions are sizable, restrooms are clean. I would…read morerecommend the cilantro bowl, the clam chowder, their burgers pretty decent. And they have a cauliflower dish that's pretty crazy. Their brews are pretty outstanding as well. If you're looking for Bud Light or Miller light or Coors light or any of those things you're not gonna find that here. It's a brewery.

    We hosted our son and future daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner at Auburn Alehouse, and it was…read moreabsolutely phenomenal. We feel so blessed that this special evening took place there. Lisa Ford, the co-owner, went above and beyond in every possible way. She designed a menu within our budget, created a customized bar menu, and she and her amazing team decorated, cooked, served, and made the patio feel warm, beautiful, and welcoming. They truly handled everything with such care and excellence. We were able to play our own customized Spotify playlist on the back patio for a fun Yacht Rock Friday night feeling, and their IT/AV support, Randy, helped us play a personalized video of the couple on the patio TV throughout the evening. It made the night feel even more personal and special. The food was truly the chef's kiss, the beer by Brian Ford, co-owner and brewmaster, was incredible, and the service was outstanding. Trista and the wait staff were fun, attentive, and made our guests feel so well taken care of. One of the best parts of the evening was seeing our son and daughter-in-love so happy and surrounded by incredible family and friends who enjoyed honoring and celebrating them. Our guests could not stop talking about how wonderful the food, service, atmosphere, and overall experience were. Auburn Alehouse is family-owned, community-forward, and an incredible craft brewpub. It is a wonderful place for private events, date nights, gatherings, celebrations, or simply a great meal with great beer. If you are in Auburn, driving from Reno to the Bay Area, or heading up the mountain, stop here. They are also a fantastic choice for private events and can work with your budget. They even host private events at their Annex across the street. We are so grateful we chose Auburn Alehouse for such an important family celebration. Highly recommend! We will be back - over & over & over! Huge Mahalo Lisa & Brian!!

    Photos
    Auburn Alehouse - Bar area

    Bar area

    Auburn Alehouse - Steak Frites $26

    Steak Frites $26

    Auburn Alehouse - Bar seating area

    See all

    Bar seating area

    Nectar Cafe - Buffalo (cauliflower) Salad. Prettiest dish I've eaten in a long time.

    Nectar Cafe

    4.5(492 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I'm so glad I found Nectar Cafe! This place is great! Let me tell you why. I was in town to run a…read morerace called The Canyons 50K. The day before the race, I arrived in Auburn (my first time ever) to pick up my race bib and to look around to take in the local culture. I was also hungry after flying into Sacramento and driving another 45 minutes to Auburn. I'm vegan, so I searched for local places that offer vegan options. Nectar Cafe was at the top of the search results. As luck would have it, Nectar Cafe was just a short walk from where I parked my car, and just a short walk from the Start/Finish line of the race. Man... I am so glad this restaurant exists. The food and the service were great. I had the Southwestern Wrap and a brownie. I was so happy with this place that I knew I had to go back the following day after my race. And that's exactly what I did. The following day I had a BBQ Burger with their own house made patty. And this time I had even more dessert. All the desserts are vegan, and they are awesome! I tried all of them. The chocolate chip cookie, the brownie, and the chocolate mousse were delicious. I highly recommend Nectar Cafe. Really. I highly recommend them. I look forward to eating at Nectar Cafe the next time I'm in town.

    absolutely unexpected how good my food was. I'm always very weary and skeptical of walk-up to order…read moreestablishments, as I just feel the food is more lacklustre, but Nectar Cafe pointed at me and told me I was WRONG. I'm going to dream about the nachos I ate. And the bite of cauliflower tacos I stole from my friend. and the brownie I also stole from my friend. It all tasted so fresh and light which is not a word I would use to describe nachos, but it's the truth!! honestly my only note is just the kind of service. the food and vibe of the establishment feels much more suited to a dine-in wait-on type experience, but that's truly just a preference! I can't wait to come back with more friends so I can try the whole menu!!

    Photos
    Nectar Cafe - Dining room

    Dining room

    Nectar Cafe - The stuffed avocado

    The stuffed avocado

    Nectar Cafe - Outside decor

    See all

    Outside decor

    Crooked Lane Brewing - Inside

    Crooked Lane Brewing

    4.2(231 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Crooked Lane Brewing is a popular independent craft brewery located in Auburn, California. It is…read moreknown for a wide variety of ales, lagers, IPAs, and seltzers. When you walk up to Crooked Lane Brewing, you notice the exquisite architecture. It stands out, as it should! When you get a little closer, you notice the big tinted windows and a beautiful patio for outdoor seating. **Bonus!! They are pet friendly for the patio area! When you walk in, it's vibrant, very modern with very high ceilings. It's a very big a spacious area with long tables and tall chairs throughout. There is a long bar top with tall chairs, too. Behind them, is a window where you can see the fermentation vessels. **fun fact Throughout the various stages of brewing, the beer is moved between a few different specialized tanks, each with a specific name. My friend was already there, and I walked up to the front and checked out their beer lists. I really liked that they had craft hard seltzers. Those are so delicious in a hot summer day. I went with the pomegranate raspberry orange... aka, the Pro! They had plenty to choose from. They were nice enough to give me a few tasters. They also offer a few wines and they had 2 frozen icee machines twirling with frozen Lemon Berry Seltzer and frozen lemonade I walked with my drink to sit with my friend. While looking around, I saw that they sell the chips from a local merchant called The Crazy Gringo.. who I have purchased salsa/tamales from at the Auburn Faith Farmers Market (Thursdays). There are shirts, snacks, mugs, and more. A wedding just happened to finish on the other side where there is more outdoor seating. **Bonus, this is a great place for big gatherings whether it's a birthday or another type of gathering, book it here!! While sitting and chatting, you can smell their delicious pizza. So I walked up to grab a menu and ended up ordered the pepperoni & sausage pizza.... yes, with ranch! They brought it out to us with cheese and peppers, too. I would compare it to a small size, definitely bigger than a personal size pizza. Great amount of toppings... mmm!! This one is pretty good. It was great without ranch, but I had to try their ranch and that was tasty. We hung out there for a while and it really started to get busy. Sometimes, there is a taco truck outside and it smells super good Crooked Lane Brewery is family-friendly and offers beer flights. They have a few TVs for sports. The food here is limited as there is no in-house kitchen, but features rotating food trucks. In house they offer pizzas, small bites appetizers, salad and sandwiches. They occasionally have events like live music and trivia nights, and I like that they support the women's Iron Rose Football Club. Next time I'm here, I'm going for a beer flight!

    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.

    Photos
    Crooked Lane Brewing - Tasting Room

    Tasting Room

    Crooked Lane Brewing - Caught the sunset and it was a beautiful view

    Caught the sunset and it was a beautiful view

    Crooked Lane Brewing - Discover the Unicorn IPA

    See all

    Discover the Unicorn IPA

    Grumpy’s Burgers & Brew - burgers - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...