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    Chicago-style Italian Beef
    Ellen L.

    Love Olfactory Brewing in San Francisco because their beers are A+ but decided I HAD to drag my friend out their new Berkeley outpost for their Chicago grub since my friend is from Chicago and misses Italian beef so much that he orders Portillo's on the regular. Dedicated man. Never mind that he doesn't even drink, but...food for him and more beer for me! Win-win, I'll say ;) SO DID IT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE??? Short answer: YES!!! the food and beer were both amazing - the beer was a foregone conclusion but to top it off, they had a smidge left of this experimental European-style beer that I thankfully was able to try and that was a special treat. The Italian beef was juicy and had just the right amount of sog without losing it's structural integrity. Wish they had the Chicago goods in San Francisco but guess they gotta dangle incentives to keep us coming across the bay...so fine, definitely coming back soon!

    Lovely taproom!
    Alex E.

    We are here for the crispy crushers, hoppy jammers & all the malt driven explorations! Olfactory Brewing makes amazing beers across the board, and their partnership w/ Delirama is perfection. Stop by for delicious beer and stick around for the incredible pastrami sandwiches. The space is cozy, lovely decor + super comfortable bar stools. The Olfactory team is knowledgeable and welcoming. I can't wait to be back!

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    Toni M.

    Just posting to add photos. I haven't been back yet, although I plan to, either before or after a concert at The Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse or a play at Berkeley Repertory Theater, which may happen in January.

    Beef-n-black
    Brian M.

    I'll keep it short ... LEGITIMATE ITALIAN BEEFS Get a side of juice to pour all over it and ENJOY. Black lager, Chicago Dog and onion dip also very much on point. Truly legit beefs - com'n geddit.

    Grin Creeper & The Mama
    Terry M.

    Delirama was excellent! The Mama was probably the best pastrami sandwich I've ever had! Came mostly fork food, but the Grin Creeper was decent. Will be back for more!

    If you enjoy beer and cider this is a great place not far from campus! The "Actually is Perry" is a great apple and pear cider!! Good ambience and service.

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    Insanely great beers. Best pastrami sandwich I've ever had. Chill vibes. Open at 9am on Saturdays. This is the way. 100% recommend.

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    Best Italian sub I've had on the west coast. Beer was good too. Great to see this new addition to the area's craft beer scene.

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