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    Laughing Monk Brewing

    4.0 (323 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Tiki bramble and tiki tease
    Joyce T.

    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.

    Wesley O.

    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.

    Lemon Pepper Calamari
    Minh T.

    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!

    Brewhouse Cheeseburger
    Estela B.

    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.

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    Brian T.

    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.

    Eva C.

    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.

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    Maj-Britt U.

    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.

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    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

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    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.

    Carolyn P.

    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.

    Bavarian Pretzel
    Monica L.

    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.

    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.

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    The Don's Deli - Egg Salad Sandwich

    The Don's Deli

    3.8(182 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    It was empty when we came at noon. The sandwiches were much better than we expected. I like Togo's…read more Is that a low bar? Two of us got "the melt". It was panini grilled with hot prosciutto, salami, mozzarella, provolone, spinach and sun dried tomato spread. It had a lot of good flavors. It was not great but good. If they used a really good bread, it could be excellent. One of us got the "giving thanks", turkey, cream cheese, cranberry sauce, mayo, Dijon mustard, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions. They love the "holiday turkey" at Earl of sandwich which has stuffing and gravy. This one is more similar to Togo's turkey cranberry and they feel they are about the same. We ordered fries and onion rings too. It took awhile because they had to heat up the oil in the fryer. There were more than 3 employees. It looks like the previous taqueria with a new menu board. I'm not a sandwich person but if I had to eat a sandwich, "the melt" here was good and I would try some of the others.

    Superb flavorful Cobb Salad, ordered on my office Relish App! Fresh crispy mixed greens, tender…read moremoist cooked chicken breast with no off flavors, top-notch freshest crisp tomato slices, yummy blue cheese bits, crispy carrot slivers, non-threatening red onion rings, cool cucumber slices, shredded bacon! A definite "indefinite" repeat salad! :-)

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    Cam Hung - Our favorite...#4C

    Cam Hung

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
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    I always find myself here when I'm craving a banh mi! Recently, I've discovered nem chua (cured…read morefermented pork), and they make a delicious one. It's snappy and slightly vinegar-y, totally addictive. I also came for their homemade pate, which is sold by the pound and fractional pound - also delicious. I believe it's a family business, and the cashier is always nice and accommodating. It's primarily for takeout, but the shop itself is clean and well stocked.

    Anyone who knows me is aware that while I'm eating my current meal, I'm already thinking about my…read morenext one. While having pho at Pho Nam, I considered grabbing a few sandwiches there to bring back to the hotel. I had a hot date with Netflix later and absolutely no intention of going out again. But not far away is Cam Hung, a tiny Vietnamese sandwich shop specializing in bánh mì. It's cheap, and it's in the kind of quiet Sunnyvale strip mall where parking is not an act of war. It shares the plaza with a Chinese herbalist and acupuncturist. On a Sunday afternoon, the place was practically deserted. Perfect. I walked in and immediately realized this was much more than a sandwich counter. The tiny shop is crammed with prepared foods, spring rolls, steamed buns, Vietnamese desserts, dried snacks, candy and all kinds of things I couldn't identify but probably wanted. The main attraction, however, is the bánh mì. These are big sandwiches, and even the most expensive ones top out at around $9. I got a Chinese barbecue pork and a ham and pork roll to take back to the hotel, along with a bag of roasted candied garlic and chile peanuts. I came dangerously close to buying the peanut brittle too, but the sugar would have nailed me. Even I have limits.

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    Pate Chaud - @rayz

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    Banh Mi & Bowl - Chilled noodles with 5 spiced pork

    Banh Mi & Bowl

    4.2(166 reviews)
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    Very mid banh mi, unfortunately. Maybe I went on an off day but the bread is not fresh. I had to…read morepull with all my strength to take a bite of it. There's not a lot of toppings in the sandwich, little meat and also barely any pickled veggies that give you the signature banh mi flavors. I got the cold cut/combo meats sandwich and most of the "meat" was the pork sausage so pure saltiness took over. I would not return especially at this price point. Don't be lazy - drive to east SJ or even Sunnyvale if you're craving banh mi.

    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 - 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 - 08. Black Truffle Cheeseburger

    Macho Burger

    3.9(187 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    I've heard of this burger spot online and had to try it! When we arrived on a Saturday evening, the…read morerestaurant was empty and quiet. After a while, more guests started eating but overall there is a lot of space, so I wouldn't worry about not finding a table. After ordering, we waited for our food for 15 minutes. We ordered 2 Macho Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Curly Fries. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, but the portion was small. The sandwiches were on the pricey side, compared to sandwiches you can find at chains. We ate the curly fries to complement our sandwiches. The fries were crispy and comparable to those at Jack in the Box. To conclude, I would probably come here again because I like the texture and taste of crispy chicken sandwiches. I would recommend this spot to foodies looking for an Asian-flavored burger spot.

    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.

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    01. Macho Crispy Chicken Sandwich

    Macho Burger - 01. Macho Crispy Chicken Sandwich

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

    Saigon Breadfast

    4.4(129 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    This is still the most artisanal bánh mì in the Bay Area. Carefully thin-sliced and layered…read moreingredients, fluffy yet crispiest daily made baguette, fresh veggies. The very generous large size can be cut in half for two portions. We got the #6 special large, banana milk tea, and passion kumquat tea - all hitters! Super chill helpful dude at the register. Quiet atmosphere, good for private chats or to catch up on work.

    Love this place! Was…read morecraving a Vietnamese sandwich and this place came to mind. I had tried them in the past and decided to try them a second time. - Small Grilled Pork soft crusty flaky bread. Grilled pork loaded in flavor and grilled perfectly. Pickled veggies added that extra crunch along with the fresh sliced jalapeno. Added a schmear of pate to add that extra level. Lovely! - Patechaud flaky porky not greasy at all. The perfect snack to pop in the air fryer for a few minutes. Even if you are full off a sandwich, get one to go. - Salted Vietnamese Coffee went perfectly with my sandwich and mid day pick me up. Got this less sweet and it totally zapped me awake lol. Just what I needed! Order the sandwich meal deal and you get a drink and small or large sandwich. Great deal! - Strawberry Lychee got this 50%. Was still too sweet for my taste but after I added ice it was perfect. I am more like a 25% girl here. - Pate got a side so I can smear it on everything! Love the texture of their pate. This place is always a hit. Consistent on their items and food is always what I am looking for. I have yet to walk into their store and have always done food delivery. Each time I appreciate how well they package everything so nice and careful and they seal the bag which is even better.

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    Sourdough & Co. - Sandwiches, Soups & Salads

    Sourdough & Co.

    4.5(94 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    Really good and freshly made. My wife, fifteen year old son and I ordered three sandwiches, clam…read morechowder and the flat bread. My fifteen year old son said his sandwich was amazing and he loved the flat bread too. Usually picky with his food when we eat out. All the sandwiches were good but the clam chowder on a freshly baked bread was really good. We're Polynesians so we usually demolish this small order but it was a lot so took half a sandwich and a little bit left of the clam chowder to go. Thank you Mr D, great service. Malo

    I love me some good ol' sourdough so when Sourdough & Co. became the lunch recommendation, I…read morecouldn't say no. Breads are baked fresh in house and the menu offerings consist of: handcrafted sandwiches, soup, salads, flatbreads, and even has a kid's menu. Purchases: * HAM & TURKEY [on honey wheat bread] * PASTRAMI REUBEN [on sourdough] Sandwiches are made on sourdough bread by default and includes house spread, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mustard, & cheese. Customizations are welcome. Sandwiches were good and very filling. The only complaint on my end was the shredded lettuce that made for messy eating- I would have preferred whole leaves. Honey wheat isn't recommended if you plan on eating your sandwich later- this bread is softer and will become soggy quite quickly. 4 stars. The bread to protein ration is fair, food is tasty, and the staff was kind. I'd say this was a good first experience.

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    Sandwiches, Soups & Salads

    Sourdough & Co. - Sandwiches, Soups & Salads

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