Not to quote the old 70s show, Gomer Pile, but Hops and Fog was a "Surprise surprise surprise!!!" I expected them to have good beer because, well... heck, it's a beer place! But to have excellent food? HELL NAH! Well they do! Everything was deeeeelicious! Everything! You'd think we had been stuck on a deserted island for weeks and starving to death so that every crumb tasted extra tasty, but I swear that wasn't the case! I wasn't even hungry and planned on eating ONE of the tiny skewers of mozzarella cheese with tomato and basil. That's it! But then the hummus and bread arrived, and I could see that was special. We are talking drool-inducing special! The bread was pizza bread, my friends! It was hot, it was crunchy on the outside, and soft and chewy to perfection on the inside! And that hummus, I have no idea what exactly was in it, but if Heaven was a food item, that's what it would be! Then we ordered the soup of the day. This potato leek soup we ordered ran out, so they brought us this alternate one (some tomato bisque one), so I was disappointed....until I took a sip. Then my black coal of a heart melted into jelly beans of joy! I could have eaten a gallon of that. Hops and Fog Brewing is a misleading name. It should be called something like: Hops and Fog Brewing and OH SO MUCH MORE, CHICKADEES! If this brewery-restaurant was closer, I would come here regularly! read more

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I've eaten here a few times now, and would say they have some of the best pizza in the Monterey peninsula. The sourdough crust is delicious! I love the combination of toppings they use, especially on the lemon artichoke pesto pizza. They cook the pizzas in a beautiful stone oven, so it takes a bit of time to come out, but while waiting you can sip on a fruity sour or smooth ale made there at the brewery. They offer other food options as well like salads, soups, and sandwiches. The seating here is somewhat limited first come first serve. You order at the counter first and they'll bring the food to your table. It's a small restaurant and can feel quite cramped inside when full, but there is outdoor seating in the front and back as well. It gets especially crowded when they have live music playing inside (which also gets very loud in the small space). The sfatt have been friendly for the most part. My friends and I have run into a few situations where staff have been a little rude or haven't addressed messy tables for a long time when it's busy. Overall though, I do enjoy eating here and will continue to support this brewery in downtown Pacific Grove. read more

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Great local spot with LIVE MUSIC and small town vibes. A fire place in the back lot and although small, this place has lots of seating. Don't sleep on the food because they even a huge pizza oven! Service was friendly and the beer was good. They had a smaller selection but some good options on tap. I was more there for the ambiance. read more

The beer is good and above par of the average microbrewery. Where this place really excels is the food. Is it on the pricier side for a brewery? Yes. But the quality justifies it. The word on the street is definitely out there though and you'll need to sometimes wait 30 minutes for your pizza to arrive so, be patient! The place is small and can get packed on weekends but it's a nice place to sit outside when the weather is nice and they also have live music from time to time. read more

Hops And Fog Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Came here not once but twice on my long weekend trip to the area. The first time I visited was very chill, ordered a grilled cheese on delicious french bread. I'm not a big grilled cheese gal but this was the perfect little snack. Had a cider to pair as one does at a vacation lunch. read more

Hops And Fog Brewing - Grilled cheese and cider - Breweries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Amazing pizza and awesome service! We met with some family here for lunch and a few beers. Hops and Fog is definitely the local spot to be at, it filled up quickly after we sat down. I ordered a Dark Horse seltzer from Crow and Wolf and three pizzas for the table; the Return of the fun guy (mushroom pizza), the TMNT, a 3 cheese pizza, and the PIzzette karbonara. All of the pizzas were excellent, but my favorite was the PIzzette karbonara. This was such a unique flavor combo a brick over pie with miso carbonara sauce, mozzarella, shaved guanciale (pork), grated pecorino, black sesame crumble topped with runny fried egg. I could not get enough of this pie; the miso sauce paired with pecorino and a runny egg was delicious! They use a blonde or white miso in the sauce and it added a deep umami flavor. My kids inhaled the cheese pizza and everyone loved the mushroom pizza and the black truffle sauce that was drizzled on it. Hops and Fog has a front outdoor patio section and small outdoor back area. It's small inside, but there's a handful of tables, a couch, and booths. Street parking is free, but is only good for two hours. read more

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Wife and I were looking for a lunch spit after our golf outing, found Hop and Fog and were not disappointed! Had the lemon artichoke pizza (added pepperoni) one of the best pizzas I've ever had! Service was fast and attentive, Great selection of beers as well, will definitely be back! read more

What a gem of a brewery/pub in delightful Pacific Grove. TIKI DAVE ordered the Hazy IPA first (Tela Haze) and it was bursting with juicy goodness. Next I had the regular 'ol IPA (American Beauty) and that was delicious as well. We visited on a Sunday afternoon during the weekend of my 35th High School Reunion weekend. We were flying out the next day before they opened and the pizzas looked so incredible that we ordered THREE to take home to L.A. right then and there. Hops & Fog's menu is surprisingly extensive, including apps, salads & soups, sandwiches and absolutely amazing pies. We ordered the Nueva Margherita ($17) with marinara, stracciatella, parm and fresh basil...The Legend ($24) with marinara, pepperoni, calabrese, Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, garlic cloves and a sweet/hot sherry glaze....and the daily special with white sauce, green beans, squash blossoms... They were all incredible, even the next day, heated up in the oven. I am a pizza snob and I could tell this place puts out amazing pizza. The crust had wonderful flavor, a good chew and the toppings were amazing. I loved all of them but man, that Legend was SICK. TIKI DAVE & TIKI DAVE'S TERRIFIC TRIPS highly highly highly recommends Hops & Fog Brewing Company! They were even gracious enough to display my business cards! If you didn't get one, please follow me on social media (Facebook & Instagram) and feel free to DM me with any questions at all! read more

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I've been meaning to visit here for ages, glad I finally did. I'm a huge fan of this place. The vibe is lively and chill. Service is lovely. Solid selections of beverages. I had a pizza with non-dairy cheese. The crust was outstanding, with a great chew, just-right char, some of the better thin-crust pizza I've had. My one constructive suggestion is they could up their non-dairy cheese game. The binders in standard non-dairy cheese have a subpar texture when they melt. Miyoko's makes a fabulous cashew-based mozzarella pizza cheese that eschews binders and is a dense liquid rather than solid, and it's a remarkably good substitute for real mozzarella di bufala. Local chain Pizza My Heart uses it, and I wish more restaurants did, and I'm on a one-man mission to nudge them to at least consider it. But either way, I'll be back, as the Terminator famously said. read more

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We were all really hungry when we got there, so maybe anything we ate would've been fine, but we were super happy to have amazing food at Hops and Fog! The Bruschetta with Tomato Jam! The Rocket Power Pannuozzo with Hummus! OMG just outstanding flavors. Didn't have any beer, and they don't offer soda. Will definitely return when we're back in town. read more

Hops And Fog Brewing - Rocket Power Pannuozzo with Hummus - Breweries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Great spot in Pacific Grove.. Had dinner and some beers here and everything was good. Dog friendly patio so my 2 dogs were able to join. I got a darker chocolatey ale as I was craving something stout-like and it was so refreshing. For food we got the Diavolo pizza, which was just a tad bit oily due to the pepperoni but it was still so delicious and absorbed my beer right up. The bacon therapy was so unique! Looks like they use their dough to make a flatbread-sandwich type thing but it was a good balance to the pizza. We had a great time. read more

Stopped in here to watch the World Cup and grab a bite. Disappointing game but discovered a great pub. Both inside and outside on their patio were packed, but the staff kept the food and drinks coming with friendly efficiency. There are creative items on their menu. Pizza with artichokes and lemon pesto was a big hit, along with the bruschetta, and ham and cheese sliders. A step above standard pub fare. Inside and outside had a fun pub feel. We'll be back! read more

Fantastic staff, awesome pizzas, great beer selection. Perfect place to catch up with friends and loved ones. Plenty of seating both indoors and outside on the patio. We were able to reserve a small back patio area for our group, which was perfect since a bunch of us had small children that were better contained there. Service is prompt and the staff is super friendly and helpful. Pizzas are delicious and well made, with great toppings and are fresh and tasty. Prices are a little bit on the higher side. Beers and wines are great - selection is solid and pairs perfectly with pizza and appetizers! Parking along the street adjacent. Highly recommended. read more

Stayed nearby and decided to come over for dinner. Very lively on a Wednesday night with a cozy atmosphere. The service was great, you order and pay at the bar before the food is brought to you. The pizzas did take a bit to come out, but when they did, they were amazing! The legend pizza was delicious, with a tasty hot honey flavor. We paired this with the homemade ranch, which was okay -- it kind of reminded us of sour cream. The crust was also a bit flimsy by the time we got to the last piece. The pesto artichoke pizza was our favorite, so refreshing and flavorful! The lemon on it was great without being overpowering. My boyfriend also looooved his beer, the PG Passion Sour! Definitely recommend for anyone in the area!! read more

Hops And Fog Brewing - the legend & the pesto artichoke pizzas, homemade ranch, and pg passion sour beer - Breweries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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- plenty of side and street parking - small interior but we got to to and ate by the beach! (1) the legend pizza - loved this! So so yummy. The dough was perfectly floppy, thin, and had a flavor like sourdough? The tomato sauce underneath had an acidic kick which paired well with the salty meats and creamy cheese topping (2) prosciutto and melon - average dish it was a good refreshing starter, the oil drizzled on top was a little too much for me! read more

Hops And Fog Brewing - Prosciutto and melon (2 orders) - Breweries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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8.7 Pizza was excellent and definitely worth trying! We ordered the Nueva Margherita and the Return of the Fun Guy (fungi pizza), and both were fantastic. Starting with the Return of the Fun Guy, this pizza featured black truffle velouté, mozzarella, a medley of mushrooms, hazelnuts, and tarragon pesto. The flavor was rich, savory, and incredibly satisfying. The truffle and mushroom combination worked perfectly together, creating a well-balanced pizza that wasn't overly heavy. The tarragon pesto was a pleasant surprise, especially since I'm usually not a huge pesto fan. My only minor criticism is that I would have liked a few more mushrooms on the pizza, but overall it was outstanding. The star of the meal was the Nueva Margherita. This elevated take on a traditional Margherita pizza came topped with house marinara, stracciatella, Parmesan, and fresh basil. The addition of the creamy stracciatella brought the pizza to another level and made every bite incredibly flavorful. The sauce was bright and fresh, the cheese was rich and plentiful, and the basil tied everything together perfectly. This is an absolute must-order. Service was fast, friendly, and attentive throughout our visit. The ambiance leans more toward a lively bar atmosphere with close seating. Overall, both pizzas were delicious. I'd happily order either one again and highly recommend giving them a try. read more

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What a great local pizza place! Their dough is soooo good, that's where it all starts. But then mix that with amazing toppings, it's a win-win every time! And then there's the beer, not only do they have some great brews of their own, they also feature beers from other local brewers that know what they're doing as well! We ordered the Lemon Artichoke Pesto and the Legend, both were amazing and were full of flavor and amazing topping combinations. The service was fast and the bartenders had great personalities and made you feel at home. I liked the place so much, I bought the t-shirt! The place has a great vibe, with many locals hanging out and meeting there. Don't even think about it, just go, you'll love it. read more

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As I frequently vaca in this next of the coast. Excellent beer. As a brewing enthusiast, it's good! Get anything. Pizza included! Bartender was super helpful in suggestions. read more

Stopping by if you're in the area, the pizza is great. The ambience is great. Everything about it is great. Come on by. If you're ever in the area, you'll find me, Biff, Tony, Jolina, and Chito. read more

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The service was really great and maybe it's better if you dine in but our to go pizzas were just ok. One of them was burned the crust was so hard. We tried the margarita and diavolical which was super spicy but had a nice taste just wish it wasn't burnt. There's no doubt it's fresh ingredients and the dough was absolute perfection on theargarita. The meatballs were also delicious but I would skip the cookie they currently have for dessert. It sounded delicious but left a lot to be desired. Kinda dry and lacking in flavor. read more

Perfect lunch in Pacific Grove. We love this area of Monterey and after a recent trip to the aquarium we came here for lunch and then took the kids to the Great Tidepool area of Alisomar State beach. It's located on that main street where all the main restaurants are in Pacific Grove and we really felt like pizza this day. The big thing I want to point out is there dough, it really reminded me of Italian dough, a very deceptively simple taste but a perfect slight chewiness amplified by cooking at very high heat. I dont like crust or dough that much and normally ripe the crust off pizza but I ate every bite here! Toward the back you can see an area where the beer is brewed on site. Panuozzo: Basically a pizza crust with sandwich ingrediants inside. Calabrese, black forest ham, romaine, pickled peppers, tomato, red wine vinegar. The size was pretty large so I split it with my wife and it was so good I ate the large piece she couldn't finish it. Stevo Supreme Pizza: House marinara, Italian sausage, red onion jam, mushrooms, mozzarella, Parmesan. The red onion jam made this a bit more "special" and gave it a unique taste. Would repeat! They seem to change u their pizza menus often. Gem Salad with Hazelnuts: We didn't even have to force the kids to eat this, it was SO good. In the future we would order 2 of these for family of 4. Bee's Knees Honey Blonde Ale: Very good paired with their pizza! And brewed right on site! Service was excellent, we had help very quickly after sitting down and we saw every staff member help rearrange chairs and tables to accommodate a large group. read more

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This was my favorite meal on this trip to Carmel/Monterey. The food is exceptionally high quality, and so is the local beer and cider. Everything we got was finger-licking good and beautifully presented (see pics). The house-made focaccia bread with garlic butter is addictive! Service is exceptional. It felt like we were visiting friends. Two thumbs way up!! read more

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I consider myself very picky when it comes to pizza... that being said I think Hops and Fog brewing had the best pizza I've ever had. These guys have service nailed down. Packed establishment and we were still able to get a few beers in with no waiting. Cozy little spot tucked on the main road. It's a MUST everytime we visit Monterey from now on. read more

Agree, the food is great! But don't go on a day when almost every seat is reserved. I'm a local who went in for a drink and got denied at the bar and booted from a table because it was reserved. Not sure I'll be back or recommend for a weekday evening. You can go down the street and get a better local vibe without the nonsense of being booted. This was my 3rd time going to this establishment. read more

Update: I had initially refused; time and ingredients were used after all. But the ownership was nothing if not sensitive to their customer's experience. 5 star service. $24 for 'the Legend'. It was edible. The toppings brought sweet, sour, and very salty but nothing meshed. The mildly sweet dough was great and glutinous. That name though, really elevated my expectations which only added to my disappointment. $7 Monterey Lager was my first and not for me. read more

This place has a really lax and cool vibe! Very local feel food is amazing and the brew is delicious! read more

Hops And Fog Brewing - This place has a really lax vibe cool hangout with great food and delicious brew! - Breweries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Great! perfect establishment for Pacific Grove and a much needed one! Finally I don't have to drive to Alverado St.

The staff was very friendly. The beer was really good. They had pizza that looked amazing. I'll definitely be back to give it a try. The inside of the brewery is aesthetically pleasing as well. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Had a bacon sandwich. The bread was pizza dough and was still quite raw. The bacon was not cooked and "VERY" RUBBERY, it kept pulling out of the sandwich twas embrrssing to eat because it was messy and lacking it flavor and presentation. No No! The embarrassingly small broschet (1) on the plate, was just an amous bouche and the onion jsm was quite sweet for what should be savory. My wifes meat balls were salty, with little flavor in the very dry sauce other than GARLIC, not good for a date. They serve no none alcoholic drinks, except a citrus thing that was way too bitter and not sweet at all. We did not finish any of it except the one bite wonder broucheta. Not sure how kids or none beer drinking people are expeted to enjoy a meal with no real non- alcoholic drinks to be had. Never going back there for food, clearly nobody tasted any of the food we got. read more

This cute brewing restaurant located in downtown pacific grove is highly recommended. Grab a beer on tap and some fresh food. Yum read more

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My friends and I decided to try this place for lunch after our golf session, and the food was delicious. Nice and cosy inside, and they have a cool patio in the back. Most of us got our own different pizzas and shared some slices. One of my friends got the BLT (nice and big) and some olives. I got the artichoke lemon- pesto ($17)pizza. After tasting it, I didn't want to share anymore, and ate most of it. It had creamy house pesto, artichoke hearts, Parmesan, stracciatella cheese, and lemon zest. Perfect pizza for a hot day, very refreshing and not heavy. Service was very friendly. Definitely a great brewery with some great pizza and food options in. Feels cosy and fun. I'll have to go again when I visit pacific grove. read more

Hops And Fog Brewing - Artichoke lemon pesto - Breweries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

The BEST pizza dough in the area with creative toppings, plus delicious apps, entrees and excellent brews! Fun crowd and buzzy vibe!

Great vibe and dog friendly on the front and rear patios. Excellent pizza and beer. We're from out of town. Random choice and a great stop. Will visit again when in the area. Great location too! read more

Went in about 530 and found seating at the bar. Ordered wine and the bruschetta. Both fantastic, I really loved how you can order real small bites for $3.50 instead of having to commit to $16 for an appetizer. That alone I would return for. The pizza ordered a little bit later, was also absolutely delicious and very rich in flavor. Not bad cold leftovers either . Was pretty dang crowded by 6pm but I understand why! read more

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Our first visit. Plus: very tasty beers and wines. Appetizer: we had the little cheese/anchovy item, it is really little but is very tasty. Caesar salad very tasty. Tried two different pizzas - my fave is not usually the thin middle/puffy charred edge but this was the best of that type that I have had. Both the classic pepperoni pizza and the artichoke lemon pesto had excellent flavor. Could use work: I'm OK with the 'order at the counter and pay there' style. And when we needed extra items (don't order the appetizer and pizza at the same time and expect the pizza to be delivered /after/ the other stuff, we guessed right and waited to order the pizza, others near us got everything piled onto the table all at once) they put it on the tab. But payment was awkward - even though we emphasized it was a first visit, nobody told us that we had to close out at the counter. Then there was a long line to close out because all orders and payments have to go through one terminal. Then I had no idea whether we were paying the right bill, he swiped and tapped and we got the "choose your tip" page with no review. After I insisted, eventually I got to see a screen with our order, and could approve and tip. Finally, once the place started to fill up, sound levels are not really acceptable. Please invest in some sound-deadening pads, or panels, or floating absorbers. This was a Monday night in town which is usually a slow night, so maybe the Farmers Market folks arrived at 6:30 all at once, but it was quite difficult to converse once most tables were occupied. We'll come back! But we will choose the night and time carefully. read more

We came in on a Saturday night, hungry and ready to eat. We had a great time eating yummy pizza and tasty beer, however, we unfortunately found a hair in one of our pizzas and the food runner did not do anything about it. Super disappointing as we had great food, but got no apology. read more

We loved this place, we ordered a Margarita Pizza to go and had a slice of their bruschetta and the olives while we waited. Service was great! read more

Hops And Fog Brewing - Margarita Pizza - Breweries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Ordered the fun guy pizza and the legend pizza. Both were delicious. Interesting topping choices but they worked. Decent place for pizza and a loungey vibe where you don't feel rushed once you're done eating. Chill atmosphere, cool spot to hang out at. read more

Delightful vibes and delicious food. Loved the lemon artichoke pizza, add sausage. IPAs were excellent too

Truly the highlight of our visit to Monterey from Southern California. We walked in around 6 pm on a Thursday night and the place was packed along with many tables reserved for trivia. We were quickly greeted and pleased they allowed us to grab a table as long as we were done by the time the reservation stated. We ordered the focaccia, the watermelon salad, the diavolo pizza and TMNT three cheese. Each item comes as it's ready. The watermelon salad was fresh, bright and flavorful and the focaccia was perfectly seasoned and featured a delicious garlic butter. My husband and son devoured both pizzas. What I liked best is you can tell everyone working there truly enjoys what they do and want you to have a great time while there. read more

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