Laughing Monk Brewing in Sunnyvale is my go-to place for happy hours with my team. Great selection of cocktails, mocktails, beers, and wines. My personal favorite is the Green Sting, made with cucumber, really nice and refreshing. The lychee mango martini with boba is also a standout, sweet and unique, just how I like my drinks. Onion rings and chicken wings are solid. The buffalo mac and cheese pizza (minus the mac and cheese on the pizza that is) is brilliant, one of the best pizzas I've had there. Garlic parmesan french fries pair well with the drinks too. Patio overlooking the lake is a highlight, modern interiors, great service. Try to reserve a table beforehand. Highly recommended for happy hours and great drinks! read more

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We came here on Labor Day late afternoon. 6 of us and some dogs. I went inside and there was a sign that stated there was no host, to go to the bar to get seated. I go to the bar and asked for a table outside. Bartender said it would take 20 minutes to get seated cause there was only 2 of them working..? Ok that's fine. 3 of us order a drink while we wait.. they don't have the 3 beers on draft that we wanted. Weird. But they had them in cans. And when I asked if I could purchase the cans to drink there, I was told that they would have those.drinks on draft.. which is it, Anyway.. food is OK. The fried green beans were actually good. But that's it. This place needs to get themselves situated. read more

This was our second time dining here. During our first visit, we already felt that the service wasn't very friendly, but we understood that everyone was working hard and decided to overlook it. Unfortunately, our experience today (8/23 around 14:25) was even worse. The person who seated us took us to our table and basically tossed the menus onto the table without saying a single word. Our waitress didn't seem very friendly either and hardly smiled, although she did appear to be quite busy. We also weren't offered any water. Overall, the service here feels pretty mediocre and not very welcoming. The food is average, especially considering the prices are on the higher side. Oh do not order calamari because half of them are fried onion! read more

Went here for a company event and had a great experience. The drinks and food were creative and well made. The Mango Lychee Martini was my favorite. Made with lychee vodka, fresh lemon, mango purée, and mango popping boba, it was refreshing, fruity, and fun to drink with the popping boba. The Tiki Bramble, made with gin, pineapple juice, and blackberry liqueur, was another tasty cocktail with a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors. For a non-alcoholic option, we had the Tiki Tease mocktail, made with Rum alternative, fresh lime, orange juice, pineapple juice, and strawberry purée. It was refreshing and without being overly sweet. We also had the Crispy Potstickers, which came with a coconut curry dipping sauce. The sauce was a delicious match with the potstickers. They has lots of TVs, making it a great place to catch a sporting event. We sat outside by the pond, which created a relaxing atmosphere and made the evening even more enjoyable. read more

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Been here, many times and overall have enjoyed it. However last night we ordered it and brought home And I have to say, I was extremely disappointed. I ordered the ribs which I've had in the restaurant before and were decent. However, this time they were extremely dry. In addition, we ordered a pretzel, and that was way overcooked. And they didn't provide us with both the sauces that normally come with it. Not sure if anything's changed recently. Usually we enjoy it. However, I guess I'll have to keep a closer eye on it. read more

What a great place! Great happy hour specials and beautiful indoor and outdoor seating areas. We tried the bbq wings and the West of 101 burger. We were too hungry to get good photos, but the servings were large and perfect for sharing! The wings were delicious, large and meaty. The burger was tasty and cooked medium. The onion ring and bacon on the burger was delicious and I had the jalapeño on the side. It was tender and added a great spice to the burger. The fries were delicious as well. My husband tried the Hefeweizen and said it was tasty. Great service and atmosphere. Super busy for a Tuesday night! We would definitely come back when in town! read more

Immaculate vibes. (we were there during the USA World Cup game.) food pretty darn good though expensive. It is in the Bay Area, so that's what you would expect. if you come during a Brazil game, be prepared for madness. read more

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I had a great time at Laughing Monk on two separate occasions. Both their indoor and outdoor seating are great options depending on the weather. Clear big windows inside as well as the outdoor seating has a great view of a nearby pond and walking area. The food is quite amazing, we really enjoyed the Crispy Monk Green Beans and Lemon Pepper Calamari. Laughing Monk's drink selection was also nice and dishes paired well with beers. They also have a selection of non alcoholic drinks. Their staff are incredibly friendly and helpful although on both occasions they seemed to be short staffed. Overall an amazing experience and we look forward to visiting again! read more

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Did a reservation for 14 people, walked in at 3:30 and was empty! Whoa I was little scared because empty restaurants usually doesn't mean it will be good. Server was nice. Food came out hot! And was all good, I don't know what was on the nachos we ordered to share. Not sure if it had cotiga cheese in the beans or sour cream. But sometimes cotiga smells stinky and taste funny and that's what the nachos had Shared pizza and sandwiche with a friend. Both were good. Tasted the steak from my sister and it was delicious Everyone was happy and they also honored their happy hour which was nice. read more

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Great place to stop by after work in Sunnyvale for some drinks and food. Small wait on a Friday night but lots of seatings here. Good amount of beer selections to start us off. Food here are shareable sizes especially the nachos! Nachos was loaded. Their wings were all right. Fish and chips were crispy inside and went well with the tartar sauce. Server was attentive and made sure we got everything we needed. read more

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Great vibes on a friday night! Sat outside with a group of friends and enjoyed our time! Their friday $25 prime rib deal is pretty nice. They also have wifi here for customers and it's a great place for hanging out and/or watching sports games. read more

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I can't comment on the drinks since we didn't have drinks. My son and I went for dinner and the food was very mediocre. We had the Beer can nachos, very typical pub food, nothing to rave about. We also had the French dip, I don't recommend it at all. My son had the Buffalo Mac pizza, is ok but not something we will order again. The space is large and great for groups, but don't have high expectations for the food. read more

The location by the water and the view are the best part of the experience. Food is bland and lackluster. Drinks are good but they seem to push their cocktails much more than their beers which is odd. Service was okay, the host was no where to be found for the first ten minutes and another staff member intervened and sat us. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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I loved it and was also kind of confused by it. It's located in a strip mall among some office parks, but when you walk in, it actually feels remarkably warm, almost like a Tahoe cabin. Big wooden beams, tall ceilings, tables on different levels including some that overlook a lagoon or river. It made me wonder if some of the corporate office parks nearby could have been made to feel a bit less sterile. I went with a group on a Wednesday night and to our collective surprise it was absolutely packed. Big groups at big tables, and a big range of ages. Maybe there was an internal conference at one of the nearby tech companies that made Laughing Monk their dinner or happy hour destination. For a moment there it felt like maybe Sunnyvale could be cool. We got a few beers and apps. We couldn't help but notice that the Bavarian pretzel was cool to look at and tasty but also not exactly a value compared with, say, the poke tower, which had a lot more ingredients and protein and cost about the same. Oh right! They have beer tasting flights on a paddle for $15 for four tasters. Fortunately or unfortunately I was too busy talking to friends to remember which were their best beers but at least one of them was good. :) read more

I had no idea they opened a Laughing Monk in Sunnyvale! It's a huge space with many tables and large windows that overlook water and a dog park. It's casual brewery food with a large list of beers and cocktails. The service was a bit slow on the night we went, not sure why as it didn't look that busy. We got a burger and a buffalo Mac pizza. The burger was solid and the pizza was a bit oily, but it has a nice garlicky flavor. read more

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Came here for Friday Happy hour! The drinks are generous and strong but the food was a bit of a miss for me. When we came at 4, it was already pretty busy but not packed yet. We were seated right away. Our table was pretty wobbly and it is a bit small. There was a person who would come by and take orders pretty frequently which was nice. We ordered the following: - cheese curds (AMAZING) - prime rib (okay) - Caesar salad (okay) - pretzel (good) - onion rings (good) - green beans (okay) I definitely enjoyed the appetizers and drinks over the entrees, which is probably to be expected. We also ordered a ton of drinks and I was surprised by the generous sizes and liqueur ratio. Each drink was super strong! The ambiance is nice but it can get pretty loud (which is probably expected for a brewery). I feel like we had to yell across the table to talk to people. If we come again, it would probably be after a meal and for drinks / snacks only. This place is a by a lake and has outdoor seating as well, which I hope to see more of next time! read more

Ordered the onion dip and Bavarian pretzel to share with a friend. A little pricey, happy hour was only $2/3 off appetizers. Great food though. Best soft pretzel I've ever had! Beer cheese was delicious! Onion dip was great too. Must've been at least 1.5 onions diced up. Quick service. Good vibes. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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This is now one of my favorite casual dog friendly place! They have a really nice patio outdoors (super dog friendly!) and the view with the lake is also really nice. It can get pretty busy especially when the weather is nice. It's also nice that you can take your dog for a walk along the water right after eating. The only thing is that their food is mediocre. I've tried their fish and chips, and the fish came outs super dry and the portions were small. The wings are decent, but can also be somewhat dry. The only thing I really liked was their burgers. They do however are willing to serve grilled chicken for your doggy which is a plus! read more

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! read more

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Wow, what a find! We wanted to find a cool brewery/ pub to have a few beers and food prior to tonight's concert at the Shoreline Amphitheater. Immediately, the ambiance of the place was very cool, nice lagoon with a fountain just outside the windows set the tone. Our waitress, Tuyet, was awesome! Her knowledge of the beer and food line up was second to none. We both went with burgers and must say that they were cooked to perfection. Tuyet was very attentive to all of our needs and questions. We joked that this place looked like a dance club from the 80's and she broke down the previous owners. We drove from the Central Valley and must say that we would make this trip again without having a concert to go to! Keep up the good work Laughing Monk Brewing, we will be back soon! Cheers! read more

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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. read more

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ve been to Laughing Monk in Sunnyvale many times, especially since I work nearby at a software company, and I've never experienced anything like what happened this past Saturday. From the moment we arrived, my Brazilian friends and I felt that we were being treated differently because we were Brazilian. At the bar, we tried to order a mezcal margarita and were immediately told that mezcal was more expensive and that they already had a pre-batched margarita made with tequila. After we asked again and the bartender agreed to make the drink with mezcal, there was no receipt for us to sign. We were then told that all the Brazilians there would automatically have an 18% gratuity added to their checks. What does being Brazilian have to do with an automatic gratuity? Later, I went outside briefly to show my friend the outdoor area. A server stopped us and told us we couldn't be outside. I explained that I was simply showing him the space and that we were going back inside, but she specifically told us that "the Brazilians have to stay inside." I completely understand that venues need rules, designated areas, and crowd control. What I do not understand is why those rules were repeatedly communicated to us specifically in terms of being Brazilian. What made the experience even more disappointing was that when we mentioned the way we were being treated to a Brazilian employee, her response was essentially that Brazilians have a habit of thinking they are being treated badly. This isn't about "thinking" we were treated differently. We were repeatedly singled out by nationality. The friend who was with me has worked in hospitality for more than 10 years, and we both understand how challenging it can be to manage a busy venue. This was different. I have been a regular customer here and have visited with my American coworkers without ever experiencing this kind of treatment. That contrast is exactly why Saturday's experience was so upsetting. I left feeling discriminated against and honestly still cannot believe that, in 2026, customers could be spoken to this way based on their nationality. I'm still deciding whether to share this experience more broadly on social media, but I believe management should take what happened seriously, speak with the staff who were working that evening, and make sure no other customer is made to feel unwelcome because of where they come from. read more

The nachos here have ruined nachos for me. Every time I see nachos now I get slightly nauseas. The nachos at this place were soggy and the bottom of the tray had a ton of liquid that was like soup. Soupy nachos. This was over a year ago but I thought about it today because I couldn't eat the nachos someone ordered at a different place. read more

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. read more

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Food Quality: *** Service: ** Ambiance: *** Value: *** Decent atmosphere especially for a game. They have good food specials on particular days and a nice happy hour. However the serice wasn't the best, despite sitting at the bar it was difficult to get attention to place an order and a long wait for getting drinks. We put names down at the front but never got called within the short window we were quoted. Despite all this the pretzel and drinks were good. It is a decent spot with somewhat hectic parking, I might try it again and hope for better service read more

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This was my third or fourth time coming back. Other than the amazing beers and happy hour we received this evening. This exact experience, I've loved the waiters we've gotten tonight. They were very kind and attentive, Marcial and Walter made our experience worthwhile. They definitely have amazing customer service and are exactly how waiters should be. Next visit, I hope to get them as I felt very welcomed and the service I received was very wholesome. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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First thing: Really good french fries! Nice selection of brews. Mr. M was a little disappointed that he couldn't ask for free samples of the beers he wanted to taste, but I think that $2 for a 3 ounce pour is fair. And it's fun to try all the little American Girl sized glasses of beer. Things we tried: wings, poke tower, turkey club, cheese dip, pulled pork sandwich. All tasty. Our server Niki was handling ALL of the outdoor seating, which was full on a beautiful Sunday. And she handled it like a champ. She was cheerful and efficient, and we were never left wanting. I would not even have realized it, except the host mentioned it to Mr. M when we were offered outdoor seating. read more

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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. read more

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Laughing Monk is in the space of what was Fault Line Brewery, which I used to frequent in the previous decade. I came in for lunch on a Friday and waited for about 10 minutes at the hostess table before seeing any employees. Then finally walked to the bar only to be told to seat myself. Then waited another 5-10 minutes to order. There was no signage or wait staff to direct customers. Despite being empty, food and drink service was terribly slow. Food was mediocre at best and expensive. It's a shame because this location had the potential to be a great working lunch and happy hour spot due to its proximity to so many tech companies in the heart of Silicon Valley. read more

There is a parking lot for this location. Came in on a weekday afternoon for lunch. There were quite a few people at the bar but otherwise the restaurant was pretty empty for dining. Our server was very nice and attentive. The west of 101 burger was delicious. I ordered a medium cook but the meat was a little dry. I subbed sweet potato fries for the meal. The flavor was fine but the texture was very mushy. The onion rings were light and crispy, and paired well with the ranch dressing it was served with. The beer can nachos were delicious. We added chicken tinga as a topping and the chicken was super tender. Would definitely come back to try more food options. read more

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Laughing Monk Brewing was such a lovely and surprising experience. It opened in place of Faultline Brewery couple of years ago I think and I was expecting a similar experience but the beer collection, food and service definitely were a notch above the former Gastropub. They have a huge interior space and even the outside seating area is ample and picturesque with a fountain and plenty of geese that makes the ambience very relaxing. We had the Grilled Cauliflower and the Tikka Masala Pizza. The cauliflower was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and a great start to our meal. The Pizza was also tasty, although it tasted more like an Indian spice and chutney inspired Pizza than a Tikka Masala Pizza. Sunnyvale has some legit Indian Pizza places so the bar is definitely set high especially in the South Bay region. That said, it was enjoyable. I also had the Mabrewhay (Calamansi Blonde Ale) and a smoked Old Fashioned. Both drinks were very refreshing on a very hot day. A big shout out to Tony, our server. He was friendly, funny and gave us some great drinks and food recommendations. read more

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We had lunch here for the first time and it was an excellent experience. We were seated right away and our drink orders were taken first. We were there during brunch so there were breakfast options as well as regular lunch items. Brunch is on the weekend until 3:00pm. We started off with an order of onions rings. They were crispy and delicious. I'd get them again. For our mains my husband tried the pulled pork sandwich with a side salad and I tried the 14" Robert's classic pizza, which we shared. The food came out quickly. Everything was hot and fresh. My hubby liked his sandwich and we both loved the pizza. We tried the sundae nachos for dessert. This was recommended by our server, Eric. It was so good. I highly recommend it. The inside is really big and they can accommodate large parties as well. They have several big screens playing various baseball games. It's a fun atmosphere. There is also a nice pond out back that looks so peaceful. Our service was excellent. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall, this place was a big hit and we will definitely be returning. read more

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Interesting brewery. Came here on a Thursday night and it was pretty lively around 7 pm with most of the bar seats taken and a private party in the main dining area. I found the inside to be a bit drab. Like a dark cave full of tvs. Not quite my vibe, but obviously appealing to others. Just came here really to try a few different beers. They had a dozen or so, nothing really seemed seasonal or special in any way. Just like standard offering. I was able to do a flight and really wasn't impressed with any of them. None of them were bad, but none were good enough to make me want to come back. Food looks like typical bar food, fries and wings and such. Perhaps somewhat elevated. Nothing looked bad. Nothing looked like dang I want to try that. Service was slow even at the bar, it took a while to get an order in and pay. Overall a bit underwhelming for my taste as far as breweries go, but nothing terribly bad to say either. read more

My go to when it comes to the seafood gumbo originally faultline brewery still the same menu always good don't forget the dessert bread pudding on hit super busy but the staff is on it handling business. Come by try for yourself read more

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