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    Laughing Monk Brewing

    4.0 (284 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Bourbon Burger
    Mike G.

    Taste: 8/10 Service: 9/10 Environment: 10/10 with beautiful view right outside Drink: the pink panther, it is pretty good for those that like fruity cocktails. Appetizer: poke tower I don't recommend it,it taste a bit slimy and lacks flavor but my partner was ok with it. I typically do enjoy sushi/poke but this wasn't it. Entree: blacken chicken sandwich, bourbon burger both very juicy. Highly recommend bourbon. The fries are crispy but soft inside Overall their portion is very generous, and they are all pretty tasty. Service was fast despite a huge influx of tech employees coming in on a week day night. I would definitely recommend this place, but personally I would hold off on the poke tower.

    Cheeseburger
    Marco V.

    Had a great time at Laughing Monk Brewing. The vibe here is awesome. super laid-back but still lively, the kind of spot you can easily hang out at for a while. The beers were really solid with a great variety, so there's something for everyone whether you like lighter, crisp beers or something with more flavor. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and everything felt well run and relaxed. It's a perfect place to meet up with friends, grab a few drinks, and just watch a game. Definitely coming back during football season. Highly recommend if you're in the Sunnyvale area

    Calamari
    Sin-Yaw W.

    This used to be the hottest microbrewery of south bay. Then Gorden Biersch came, then other microbreweries came, then they sold and changed name to Laughing Monks. It was exactly the same deco as before, including the outdoor seating. Still good beers and good bar foods. But at least 25% higher in prices than other beer places. Really?? I admit the fares are above average, but not that much better.

    Rick S.

    First time here since it was Faultline. Was it a hit or a miss? We had a couple of appetizers one of which I dared myself for. The Philly Cheesesteak Eggrolls were not at all remotely close to the taste of a cheesesteak or other Cheesesteak Eggrolls I've had. Hard pass, as they need work. On the other hand, the Beer Can Nachos with shredded pork was very good as were the IPA's. Outdoor seating is very comforting.

    Joann P.

    Spontaneously dropped in on a Sunday mid afternoon, not too busy. Eddie was a great server. super attentive, funny, and had such a good attitude the whole time. Very kind and made the experience even better. He was knowledgable and came prepared with recommendations for beer and food! Appreciate the great service! We got the calamari and Philly cheesesteak rolls to share. Calamari was fire, probably wouldn't get the cheesesteak rolls again, tasted more like a cheeseburger and wasn't super memorable. For mains we got lobster pasta, the salmon, and a cheeseburger. Everything was tasty, would eat again across the board.

    Patricia J.

    Laughing Monk was something we stumbled on my accident and I am so happy we did. With a ton of indoor and outdoor seating, we've never had to wait long for a table. The restaurant overlooks a really pretty pond. Their food is amazing, my favorite appetizer is the giant hanging pretzel and I really enjoy their salads. As a brewery, the places has a cool modern feel.

    Stout Chocolate Cake
    Uday M.

    A really fun place to have a drink or meal. The interior has large wooden beams mimicking a high-ceiling cabin feel, and much of the seating overlooks the pond which is a beautiful view. The first time we came here was for a Father's Day lunch with a group of eight plus two babies, and we got very warm and patient service. This was our second time in, and we ordered a couple of pizzas to go with our beer. The Buffalo Mac (with mushrooms subbed in for the chicken) and El Presidente (with jalapenos subbed in for the carnitas) were very different from each other but both delicious. They seem to have a new policy (at least one that wasn't there during our first visit) of only serving one beer per person at a time, but you can get multiple 2 oz pours to sample in addition to your 12 or 16 oz drink. My favorite was the Sunny Side Kolsch. The only disappointment was the Stout Chocolate Cake, which was dry and didn't taste any different from a regular chocolate cake.

    Veggie bowl, yummy!
    Marlee B.

    Enjoyed a mid-week lunch on the dog-friendly patio here. Food was good, beer selection excellent. Service a bit slow but hey, it's a HUGE PLACE. Will come back on a warm, summer evening!

    Amanda M.

    I came here one evening with some friends. I tried the truffle pub curds, salmon burger, soup of the day which was clam chowder and a few drinks. The portion sizes here are big for the price, they have various food and drink options. Good amount of TVs to watch games and feels family friendly. It's a nice spot to hang out and they have a large parking lot too!

    Flat Iron Steak
    Liza S.

    Food is excellent and varied enough for picky eaters. The vibe is pretty chill and the server was really nice.

    Buffalo Mac-Small 10'
    Flip L.

    Our server Walter was fantastic! We had poke towers, the buffalo Mac pizza, calamari, and other items and some brews to tag along with the food and everything was fantastic. The dining room has windows that highlight a spectacular fountain surrounding the living area nearby. Great food, great service. Cheers!

    Tiffany Z.

    Extreamly loud. Service Ok, beer OK, food OK. I didn't find anything super negative but not super great either. It is walkable from local hotels and business so that is a plus.

    Flat Iron Steak
    Lorianne L.

    I've been to the Laughing Monk Brewing twice in the past six months. Both times was for lunch with a bunch of coworkers. Each visit, there have been very few customers in the large restaurant. They have their own parking lot, so parking in this industrial area is super easy too. Note-they carry Pepsi brand beverages, so that's a bummer, but the food has been solid and service has been good.

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    16 days ago

    Abriana and Rachael made me feel very welcomed and their service was great! I was at the bar and they made it very quick and great drinks!

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    Ask the Community - Laughing Monk Brewing

    Can I order tacos (taco Tuesdays) for pick up or dine in only?

    Are dogs allowed in the outside seating area?

    Yes!

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    The Don's Deli - Egg Salad Sandwich

    The Don's Deli

    3.8(182 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Tri-tip was amazing especially not seemingly to have any fat. The sandwiches were good but neither…read moreof us cared for their teriyaki bbq sauce. The French roll was good and between the meet and veg it was plenty of food. Frys also were very good

    Honestly, if I could give it 0 stars I would. When first looking up this place, I am pretty sure I…read morelooked up the Mountain View location which had better reviews. The Sunnyvale location is a definite miss/skip! I was craving a good deli sandwich so we ordered here. At first the pick up time was 4:24 (we ordered at 4:09) it was quickly updated to 4:54. I assumed they were packed which is why the time was changed by almost 30 minutes. Upon arrival the sign said grand opening, but it definitely looked old. I walked in to see no one around. There was someone kneeling down behind the register. After she did not notice me I said "hello". She said hi and that was the end of the conversation. I then said I had an Uber Eats order to pick up. She asked if it was 4 or 6 items. I said 4. She told me it was almost ready. That gave me time to look around. The place looked dirty. It was not what a "normal" deli looks like. The back where you typically would see sandwiches made, that was all storage. I heard something ding in the back and assumed that was my food. Picked it up. No thank you. No have a nice day. Nothing. Got home and was not impressed. My chicken sandwich looked to be shredded chicken. It was dry and the bread was hard. My fiance got a tritip sandwich and was not impressed with it either. Sadly we barely ate half of our sandwiches and threw the rest in the garbage. I will not be back here and I would suggest seeing If the Mountain View location is better.

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    Tuna and Avo Sandwich

    The Don's Deli - False advertising grand opening sign, clearly many years old.

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    False advertising grand opening sign, clearly many years old.

    Cam Hung

    Cam Hung

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    This is not a large Bánh Mi shop, but their food is delicious. We ordered pork pate chaud, banh mi…read moredac biet (house special sandwich - 1b) and a double spam masubi. All were delicious! The pate chaud is a little smaller than other locations, but it's good quality and flaky, not too oily. The banh mi dac biet had a soft, yet crispy roll, plenty of cold cuts, and a nice amount of pate spread. The veggies were a little on the lower quantity, but it was fresh. The double spam masubi was warm and delicious, absolutely worth the extra up charge for two slices of spam. The gentleman taking our order was friendly and helpful for new customers. He spoke English and Vietnamese, which is a plus for those wanting to work on their Vietnamese food ordering skills. The restaurant had plenty of free parking, and a few small tables if you decide to eat onsite. Recommend order to go because it's cramped inside. The smell of fresh food to-go definitely helped me order more food than I was intending to - great ambience. Highly recommend if you need a quality banh mi without long waits.

    This spot is a quintessential hole-in-the-wall frequented mostly by people who seem like regulars…read more There is nearly no seating inside, and the remainder of the cramped space is occupied by fridges and shelves. The store has a very homely but familiar atmsophere, which I feel could be divisive but I personally like. Aside from the ordering counter, the entire store is stuffed with a variety of snacks, drinks, and toys. Some of the snacks are familiarly American, but many are Vietnamese snacks/drinks more uncommon here, including fermented meats, honey comb cake, and more. The menu on the wall has a lot of photos, but it also doesn't cover everything you can order here. According to their menu, they primarily serve bahn mis and other sandwiches, but you can order spring rolls. I love their spring rolls, and it's all I really order here. I wouldn't recommend eating in, as it is really cramped, but it's a great spot for quickly picking up some good food to take on the go. They make the food quickly and it tastes really good, so I like to drop by after work to take some food to-go.

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    Cam Hung - Pate Chaud - @rayz

    Pate Chaud - @rayz

    Cam Hung - Shrimp Spring Rolls, House Tofu Spring Rolls

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    Shrimp Spring Rolls, House Tofu Spring Rolls

    Banh Mi & Bowl - Chilled noodles with 5 spiced pork

    Banh Mi & Bowl

    4.2(163 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I came by the plaza and wanted to pick up something quick and easy for dinner. I saw Banh Mi & Bowl…read moreand decided to give it a try. Upon entering, the restaurant has a small dining area. There is a nice sized menu to the right listing all of their food and drink options. I was greeted immediately and given some time to choose what I wanted. I chose the bowl with white rice, lemon grass chicken, broccoli, cucumbers and all the free toppings. The food came out within 5 minutes and I was able to take it to school. The chicken was tender and well seasoned. The rice was cooked nicely. The veggies were fresh. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and will be back!

    I've eaten here a few times when I was working in the area and never had an issue. Yesterday,…read morehowever, I had a rather poor experience when I dined in. I ordered the Ham & Avocado Banh Mi at the kiosk, and after I paid for my order, the girl at the counter told me they didn't have any more avocado. Lame. OK, so I got the Cold-Cut Pate since it's the same price. I started eating my sandwich when I discovered it didn't have any shredded carrots and daikon. The girl at the counter was busy with customers, so I went to the back to ask about it, and the girl there said they didn't have any more. Then she just gave me this snarky look and smile. What kind of banh mi place doesn't have one of the key ingredients of a banh mi sandwich?! And this was about dinner time. What's worse is that they expected me to accept this AFTER I paid the full price for my food. That's so unprofessional and idiotic. Granted, I asked for and received compensation for the inconvenience, but I've never had a restaurant try to shortchange me as badly as this place did.

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    Banh Mi & Bowl - Restaurant

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    Cold-cut Pate Banh Mi

    Banh Mi & Bowl - 5 spice pork with broccoli and bean sprouts with spring mix base. Looks packed but was not very filling

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    5 spice pork with broccoli and bean sprouts with spring mix base. Looks packed but was not very filling

    Macho Burger - 01. Macho Crispy Chicken Sandwich

    Macho Burger

    3.9(183 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Lots of parking and very spacious dining room. Great for big parties…read more Love the simple and easy ordering system, the food came out very fresh and the staffs were very nice. The fried chicken sandwich itself was pretty great, you have to love breading because the breading is very very heavy, but the meat itself was just as juicy. Very very fair pricing for such a huge burger and in a very nice location as well. The tender beef wrap was not so great at all, the beef was far from tender and more chewy than anything. The sauce and the wrapper itself did not really go together. It felt like two cultures trying to mix and nothing really worked out here.

    Made a huge change in my profesional life and I commute to Santa Clara now. There are so many…read moreplaces to eat around this area it's crazy. Narrowed it down to this place because i was feeling a chicken sandwich, and i did not want to have Chick-fil-A anymore. I just want to say that, I wish there was one closer to the Livermore area! This sandwich was really good; crispy, crunchy, big, flavorful and totally worth the price! I wasn't at the actual location, i ordered through door dash, and surprised that it was still hot. Lastly, i want to mention the packaging, it's very bright and i feel like it definitely adds to the overall value. One day i hope to visit the actual location so I can have a better tasting experience. I imagine its better when served hot and fresh!

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    Interior (counter)

    Macho Burger - 08. Black Truffle Cheeseburger

    08. Black Truffle Cheeseburger

    Macho Burger - 01. Macho Crispy Chicken Sandwich

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    Saigon Breadfast - Grilled Pork Banh Mi | IG: xstina.eats

    Saigon Breadfast

    4.4(107 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    Saigon Breadfast seriously surprised me. This is easily one of the best banh mi spots in the Bay…read moreArea and honestly I'd put it above a lot of places in SoCal too. My wife is from Vietnam and she approved, which says everything. The bread is the star. Fresh baked, pillowy soft on the inside with a light crunch on the outside. It does not shred your mouth like some places do. It's actually very close to what you get in Vietnam, which is rare out here. The pork is fragrant and clean tasting, not gamy at all. You can tell they care about quality. The overall sandwich just hits right. Only a couple things to improve. The pate was a bit runny and the grilled pork didn't really taste grilled, more like it was cooked on a flat top. Fix that and this place is top tier across the board. A huge plus is the outdoor table and fantastic customer service they greet you as soon as you enter. Still, really solid spot. I'll definitely be coming back.

    4/14/2026 Saigon…read moreBreadfast 123 E El Camino Real Mountain View, CA 94040 This is a new place replacing the Sandwich Spot, next to the Walgreens. Parking at the Mountain View Shopping Center is plentiful. I went there for a take home Banh Mi on an early Tuesday evening. I was the only customer there and I ordered the 6. Saigon's Signature from the menu board at the pay counter. Which was ready quickly. The interior has a few tables and a long bench and table for dining. It's new, modern and clean. The menu is mostly Banh Mi sandwiches and sweet drinks. My sandwich was well constructed with bread with a crunchy crust and soft inside, generous amounts of protein, fresh pickles and crunchy cucumber slices. There was nothing memorable about the flavor profile, probably to make it suitable for the American sub sandwich palate. My smaller size was very filling and I saved half for later. I am not a fan of sandwiches in general but their Banh Mi is good so give them a try. May repeat.

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    Saigon Breadfast - Outside tables

    Outside tables

    Saigon Breadfast - Saigon special

    Saigon special

    Saigon Breadfast - Egg Foam Coffee | IG: xstina.eats

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