Went to headlands brewery today after a day trip to Berkeley. This used to be my go-to spot due to the food and ambiance. I was sad to see the Brazilian food was gone but excited to try the new menu. The service was fast. However, the food was overpriced, poorly seasoned, and overall a disappointment. I don't plan to return which is sad because I love finding dog friendly spots. read more

So first off when headland took over the Westbrey bier Garten we thought we had lost a classic and community. Turns out Joey and her team are all in and still the love and laughter behind the bier pumps. I swear blind the smash burger is one of the best I've ever eaten and more than makes up for the pigs in blankets and risolie that it replaces. GO GO GO to headland read more

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Nina and I had lunch here and LOVED it! I got there a little early and found a parking space near the nursery and did a better job of parking. Nina arrived shortly after and we went in. Happily we could order at the front counter rather than via the QR code on the table, which neither of us could have managed. We both ordered the Michoacano sandwich and I added extra crispy fries to mine. It also comes w/ a nice dill pickle spear. To drink I ordered some of their homemade lemonade and Nina drank water. We were given numbers on stalks and chose a table. It was a bit chilly so we moved down the benches into the sun and that was much better. The garden looks beautiful and there's even a pond w/ a fountain that I think is new. The lemonade was fantastic, albeit a bit heavy on the ice, so next time I will ask for light ice. They didn't offer straws, which I like. Our sandwiches were great, very tasty and I liked the fries. The portion was a good size, not too big. I was hoping that the owner would be there so I could chat w/ him, but he wasn't. The young woman at the counter was sweet and helpful, even offering me a sample of the lemonade before I ordered, which I decline, knowing if it was house made it would be good. There were a few adorable dogs. Before we left we used the bathrooms. The fixtures look new, but I'm not sure they are. It's been a while since I've been to the biergarten. Nina and I will definitely be back. read more

Really great beer garden! The smash burger and fries were super decision. Lots of seating and a fun kids area. Dog friendly. Love the staff and feel. Was great to watch some of the Olympics. Overall it's a little pricy, but worth it! read more

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The people here are great and the food is solid. I am just wondering why there are SO MANY children running around here. When I think of sipping a beer on a patio, I don't imagine a kids play place as the ideal spot! read more

Hefw draft beer, good light fresh. Fries, cut thin, fried well, light crunch, good. Pretzel, soft, decent. read more

Ate there tonight, big waste. Strawberry lemonade was too sweet, smash burger tasted like a cafeteria burger. So plain and not filling. Both my friend and I said we were still hungry, so she got some fries. Nothing stood out and could have been a fast food joint. Best thing is the location and the memory of what it used to be. By the way, please have the servers ASK if you are done with your plate or glass. They just grab and go. read more

Headlands is our go-to restaurant when coming to the Bay Area. Great selection of beers, delicious food and friendly service. The outdoor seating is perfect for families. Try it, you won't be disappointed! read more

Headlands Brewing - This is the deluxe smash burger and the Gallinaso chicken sandwich- yum - Breweries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Super nice venue! Love the cute pond and fire pits. Good food, good beer, great service! Super kind staff. read more

Headlands Brewing - Micchoacano sandwich with side of seasoned fries and side westbrae house salad - Breweries Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is a great place to relax and chill, this is a family-friendly place, so you can avoid crowds by coming during the day (school hours) or later at night. Love the environmentally friendly aspect, they have all compostable products and are part of 1% for the planet. Food is really good, staff is friendly and engaging. Beer is reliably delicious. Sad Brazil Cafe is closed permanently, but this is a great new addition to the neighborhood! read more

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I went for my first time last Thursday around 1pm. I ordered the smashed burger (no onions) and a side of seasoned fries. The burger was delicious. The fries were good but next time I would ask for regular fries. I am not a fan of the seasoning but that is my opinion not a knock on the food at all. I don't remember the beer I had but I asked for the lightest beer and it was so cold and perfect. I almost ordered a second glass. The service was friendly. I read other reviews about children, there were a few kids but they stayed by the kid only zone. Definitely will return for that beer and the burger. read more

the cute little brown twink bartender made our day ! Yummy drinks and a lively atmosphere :) will be coming back soon

This is one of the most amazing brewery I been to in California Amazing staff with the most amazing characters. The food is super amazing read more

Beautiful outdoor space with amazing food and drinks. Great staff as well. A favorite of mine!

This is a review for all of the parents or friends who have friends with kids that want to suggest a kid friendly place that's not obnoxiously loud with kids running around and pinball machines in every corner. The beers are good! The smash burgers are good! Kids meals are awesome. They're pretty quick too, even on a busy sunny Saturday! I will be back with a variety of friends with or without kids for the charming outdoor energy. A big plus for several nonalcoholic options too. Something for everyone but for sure those parents in need of some social time but don't want to spend $100+ on a babysitter. read more

This place has it all: sun drenched terrace, tasty beers and great food. With a kid zone, outdoor screens and dog friendly atmosphere, we love coming with the fam! read more

This place is super cute, all outdoor seating, nice place to grab a drink with friends, or I take a book and read, very relaxing. I like the pretzels too. The staff are always very helpful. read more

DJ was a goaaattt he gave the best customer service and a good beer I have never been to a brewery were they had such great customer service with an excellent draft choice! read more

5 Stars!!! Been meaning to write this for a while now, but I attended a couple of events at Headlands over summer, and had wonderful experiences both times! Specifically, I want to give a huge shoutout to Adrianna, who seemed to be leading the events. She was super friendly, knowledgeable, and provided excellent expertise on the company's core values, history, and brand as a whole. Absolutely loved their IPA options, and the food was to die for! Great portions, reasonably priced, and delicious! Will be visiting again soon. Thanks, Adrianna!!! read more

A hidden local gem nestled in the outskirts of Berkeley, California just before Albany, next to the raised BART tracks, and surrounded by a whole lot of greens mostly from the nursery next door - the #WestbraeBiergarten, a local neighborhood hangout that's been closed awhile now has finally been reincarnated a few days ago as the #HeadlandsBrewing to the delight of a whole lot of beer-worshipping folks, present company included! (even with my gout and all). The food menu is only at about 75% strong with mostly burgers and salads right now, but I got a reply email from their CEO Austin Sharp who said they will be adding more in upcoming weeks/months. A 16oz craft beer is only $9 (I had the "Golden Gate WC IPA"), while a freshly ground single patty Smash Burger with cheese is only $11.50, just a little more than a fast food chain processed burger. Atmosphere and people are casual, relaxed, and friendly, and not necessarily in that order! The staff is both friendly and pleasant. There were some not-too-loud recorded music playing on this Friday afternoon, and I've been told live music is on their things-to-do list too. .....cheers! https://gallery.wingsdomain.com read more

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This is an amazing place- terrific setting that is family and pet friendly, fantastic food (oh those baskets of fries!) with tasty specials too, and the brews are superb. The service is excellent. A big shout out to Minerva who is one of the nicest service workers you will ever meet. This restaurant is a terrific addition to Gilman St. read more

The kid to adult ratio is almost 50/50. This is a family spot. So if you're coming to get away, unwind and socialize with your friends with 4 year olds everywhere then this is the perfect spot for you! Beverages offered are great with plenty of options and variety! We only ordered the pretzel and beer cheese and it was good. We asked for some mustard and were charged - eh. I liked that you can scan a code at your seat and they serve you. That was cool. I might come on a weekday next time, order more food and see the vibe then. I'm not against kids (I'm a mother) but this place was almost like romper room with alcohol. read more

I love this place! I was sad when the Brazil Cafe closed, but Headlands has really brought back everything I loved about the old place, and updated it more. The drink menu is huge, the food is awesome, the Trailblazer salad has been my favorite, and I'm excited to try out their new Taco Thursdays. The manager Joey is so nice and helpful, I'm really glad that Headlands was able to bring her back as well as many other employees. It's made this place feel like old times but with a new twist read more

Excellent service, friendly stuff , food is great, beers are excellent for all type of palates, everything in a very nice environment.

Love this place! Outside, comfy and the wait staff is super friendly. Minerva always takes great care of me and my friends; she always remembers us by name. Food is yummy and great selection of beer and cider. It's become a regular place to go! read more

Yo My server Miguel really went above and beyond during service. His beer suggestion was outstanding! As I am a huge fan of light beers, his suggestion of the party wave lager really hit home with the refreshing taste and crispness that my wife and I enjoyed. Now boy could I tell you, Miguel's suggestion for the Michoacano sandwich was definitely a good call. It was so juicy and hefty for a Sando! We ate it up too quickly. Thankfully we got the churros! And it came with a caramel dipping sauce! That sh** was so fu**ing delicious. I could only suggest getting these items! And especially be helped by such a suave individual like, Miguel!!! read more

A wonderful addition to the Berkeley brew pub scene. We now have a rare combination of the best East Bay brewery at the best East Bay brewpub location. The beers: always amazing. The food: delicious smash burgers highlight a full, excellent brewpub menu. The ambiance: can't be beat. While the courtyard continues to be charming, it now has a sense of welcome and warmth thanks to the Headlands family (both literally, with a dedicated, passionate owner, and figuratively with the talented Headlands team). read more

Great and friendly staff. The michoacano sandwich is awesome. Beer is serviceable. Love the new improvements to the space!

Was very sad to hear of Westbrae Biergarten closing as it's been a neighborhood favorite of mine for years. Was pleased to stop into the new Headlands iteration of the Biergarten and find that not much has changed and if it has it seems to be even better. Great beer selection and great food. Great for parents with young kids who wanna have a beer in the sun while their children play and great for buddies to grab a stein while bar hopping, love the place. read more

Great family and dog spot. Good beer and food. Tucked in a nice neighborhood. All the locals know about it. Wondering if it will be perused by out of towners. Check it out regardless. read more

Very friendly and helpful staff, truly scrumptious and fresh tasting g food (I had the corn chowder soup and avocado/bell pepper melt). Family and dog friendly atmosphere. And delicious Humboldt Cherry cider! read more

Went here the other day for the first time and found my new favorite beer garden. DJ took my order and was super helpful, recommended the smash burger and the blackberry solar sour, after I told him what type of brews I'm into. The food and drinks were sensational. The place was also very clean with lots of seating. Definitely going to come back with my wife for date night. read more

Have loved hanging out here since they opened about 5 weeks ago. Super friendly staff, tasty food, and generally a good vibe. They even have a kids' "play pen" which is so nice to have when you are hanging out with friends and need an area for your kids to have fun and be safe. read more

Food was great with the limited opening menu, I had a fantastic smash burger and my husband the Cuban sandwich. Food came out quickly and hot. Beer was fantastic and you have the option to order beer via the table qr code which was convenient. Definitely will be back! read more

The food was amazing and the place is really great. The people were incredibly nice and supportive and I recommend anyone who gets the chance to go to Headlands! Super good venue with the fire pit and its nice and warm. read more

This is effectively Westbrae Biergarten reopening under new and improved management. I was a regular at Westbrae Biergarten from its opening in 2014 until the pandemic started in 2020. Westbrae Biergarten never recovered from the pandemic and had become an uninviting shell of its former self once it was allowed to reopen. The original Headland Brewing location is in Lafayette. This is an outdoor taproom beer garden and restaurant operated by the brewery company. All the seating is outdoors. There are sun shades over about half the tables. And there are heat lamps to warm the larger tables. The draft beer list is half beers from Headlands and half beers from other breweries (or other kinds of drinks). The restaurant makes fries, smash burgers, sandwiches, and salads. The burger I ate was good. The menu expanded between June and August 2024, so don't trust the old menu photos you see in other reviews. My criticisms of the beer garden are 1) it is very popular and crowded so the wait for more beer can become pretty long and it can be difficult to find a place to sit, and 2) the draft beer list is mediocre with about half the IPAs being hazy. Upon reopening Westbrae Biergarten as Headland Brewing this place has been consistently packed every time I've visited or passed by. I cannot overemphasize how popular and busy this place is. The previous owners or operators of Westbrae Biergarten must have been unfathomably incompetent at running a business to have gone out of business considering how immediately successful Headland Brewing is. The Brazilian sandwich guy who previously had a food truck at Westbrae Biergarten has apparently moved across the street. read more

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I am so excited about this place! They kept the child friendly and chill down to earth attitude that we loved from westbrae. Plus they added QR code ordering from your table so you don't need to get in line for drinks anymore. Their staff is amazing and so friendly, shoutout to Joey and DJ for the most incredibly kind and amazing service, people like this make the place! Their burgers are as good as their beers too! Honestly, I get them to go for lunch sometimes, they are so good, not just like an afterthought to the beer but a completely delicious standalone item. I also love that they have a veggie platter it's the perfect portion and snack. read more

Visited Headlands Brewery on Gilman in Berkeley. Very friendly staff. Joey, the manager was extremely friendly. Ambiance is very beautiful, comfortable & friendly. I ordered vegetarian burger, French fries, churros & lemonade. Everything was very very good. A very welcome addition to Berkeley food & drink scene. read more

So excited to have the beer garden open again! This is the best place to spend a sunny afternoon - even better now with new food/drink options. The food is delicious and fresh - especially the salads, so good! And all the staff working here seem friendly and happy. They've made so many improvements to the old space without taking away the charm or simplicity. read more

Amazing beer garden with great food like smash burgers and healthy sandwiches as well as high quality ales and lagers on tap from Headlands and other local breweries (good wines on tap too). The venue is good size with a variety of seating options such as classic Bavarian Beirgarten tables + lawn chairs + Adirondacks + bench seating around fire pits. There's also a big kids play area and a really nice centralized water feature that's surrounded by beautiful plants and one of my favorite types of trees, a weeping willow! If you enjoy neighborhoo beer gardens, I highly recommend this local gem. read more