Unfortunately this place has closed as of July 2026. Progress was an amazing brewery in South El Monte. Progress felt like home and the owners made you feel like you were hanging out in someone's backyard bar. Besides seeing someone piss themselves on a chair I never saw anything negative here. They had amazing michelada beers that were perfect for summertime heat. Progress had the best Dodgers postseason watch parties. They would roll out the big screen and the place would be full of fans cheering. It terrible seeing this progress close. There is going to be a big hole left in South El Monte community. I hope the brewery cat finds a nice home! read more

Progress Brewing - Brewery cat - Breweries Near Me - South El Monte, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Chill attitude and casual atmosphere to enjoy their great draft beers[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I played pinball machines for the first time in 20 years[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I really enjoyed their Gose beer - pleasant salty flavor - refreshing Street parking read more

Progress Brewing - Pinball machines - Breweries Near Me - South El Monte, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes in the place are great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Feels like a neighborhood bar, but it's pretty large with plenty of seating, inside and out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The beers were also good and very well priced. Would definitely return here for the vibes alone! read more

Progress Brewing - Breweries Near Me - South El Monte, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]First visit to this casual-vibes brewery located in an industrial building/complex.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Long picnic table style seating inside, which lends itself to sharing tables and meeting new people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They also have a large back patio with a couple covered tables, misters, and heaters.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They don't serve food but have various pop-ups to provide munchies, and I noticed that some people brought in their own food. Parking is limited to on street only. The beer selection was fantastic, and we started off with a 6-pour taster to see what we wanted to have with our lunch. Everything was tasty, but they could have been served a little colder for my taste. I will say that the beer prices were very reasonable. During our visit, they had a pop-up caterer onsite, Burger Boy Joy (@burger_boy_joy), and they provided some delicious eats. Their smash burgers were some of the best we've had, and their chicken tenders were huge and juicy. Will definitely look for them again at a future location. Overall, we had a fun time and will be back to try more brews! read more

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I have been at this brewery a few time with people from work, but I recently revisited it with my family. The brewery moved from it its previous location on the front on the street to a building in the back, but the beer is still the same quality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place provides ample space with large picnic tables. There is also a back patio with tables, heaters and even misters[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], My husband and I are not big beer drinkers and don't like IPAs or Sour beers, we we both had tasting flights and were able to find some very good lagers and stouts. During our visit there was a pop up cater, Burger Boy Joy serving smash burgers and chicken tenders. I thought theirs was the best bur I've had in a very long time. The beer selection is good and we enjoyed everything we tasted. I would have preferred to have it a little bit colder, but that is just my own taste. Prices are great and service was really good. We will have to come back soon and check out their new beer releases. read more

Here for the 1st time, and it's eehhhh.... No food here, but rumors has it they have food trucks from time to time, today I guess this is not that time and it's a FRIDAY NIGHT. They do allow you to bring your own food so that's cool I guess. There's no options other than their beer list, and even though I know this is a brewery, I'm sure they would make much more money if they sold some ciders or had wine option for those that don't drink beer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Finding this place felt like a thriller movie. The building that actually has the logo is NOT where the tap room is. But it does look super sketchy. Lights flickering, windows with bars, and not a soul in sight.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat in my car for 10 minutes to wait and see where this place was... finally a guy came out of a garage from a separate building and I soon realized that was the place. The guy with the weed wacker didn't help the walk to the entrance, it only made it more creepy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Once in side it feels like a typical brewery. I don't drink beer so I was unimpressed with my can of squirt. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restrooms are "male and female" and as I entered I was actually impressed how clean it appeared until I looked up at the ceiling and saw the grossness up there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]As I look around I notice that this is definitely a locals place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Like all breweries, Parking sucks...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the longer I sit here I'm finding out more info. Apparently they no longer have food trucks here but their OLD venue is where they had food trucks and ciders. I guess I should have checked this place out before they moved here. Overall, if you're a locals only type of person or you're on a mission to try all the breweries in town go check it out yourself. But if you are neither of those, I think this one you could pass on. read more

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As a seldom beer-drinker, I have to say these beers are delicious! I tried the sandia, piña and the michi and all were amazing! The flavors are unique and I love that extra citrus taste. One thing to add would be that they don't sell growlers onsite so you need to bring your own container for them to fill. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Otherwise, it's a great place for a group get-together.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Beer selection was pretty good. Surprisingly, I liked their Michi even though I don't like tart or sour beers. But they had the perfect balance of lime to michilada. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was freezing this day we went. Inside was so cold. They had heaters outside but no one was sitting out there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pizza out back will feed you if you're hungry. But don't expect much. The dough/pizza was so sad.. frozen microwaved pizza would have been much better. Hopefully they change something out because that's a lot of work for not good pizza... Not worth $14. read more

Progress Brewing - Photo looks better than it actually was. - Breweries Near Me - South El Monte, California

Cut and pasted from their website: "SOUTH EL MONTE'S FIRST MICROBREWERY" Quality/Quantity - Turner, American Red Ale - Good, actually really good. Smooth with just the correct amount of flavor. Also tasted the Burro Belgian Pale Ale - It was very similar in flavor as the red??? So I went with the red, so I could get a pint rather than a 12 oz pour. Today's food truck was burgers and wings - My wife did want this, so a quick beer and off we went. Atmosphere - The address is off. I believe the address on Yelp is for the office...? Which was closed when we got here. Good thing I double checked on Google Maps and realized that the brewery is further down behind the office. See pictures. Since the office is closed, you can park there. Plenty of parking, see picture. Indoor/outdoor seating. Plenty of outdoor seating. Limited indoor seating. Indoor seating had both bar and picnic seating. Very small arcade, see picture. Limited games, see picture. Dog friendly, both indoor and outdoor. Monday = Music Bingo. Thursdays = Trivia nights at 7pm, my daughter would like this. Fridays = Karaoke. Service - This is where they failed today. 3 employees, all on break...? Hanging out at the other side of the bar, just talking amongst themselves. We tried to flag them over after waiting 5 minutes just sitting at the bar. 10 minutes later, we got a hold of one of the girls. But she came down to us with an attitude, as if we interrupted them/her. She hesitantly gave me a sample. And when I asked for a receipt, she said "we don't do that." A better reply would be "we are paperless." We went to Angry Horse Brewery the next day, please see that review for a more welcoming environment. Price - $6 + tip. Yes, I still tipped. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2013...? As Federal brewing? New owners, brand, name change, etc...? We will give you another chance because the beer was good, but hopefully the service will be better next time. read more

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Need to update your hours if you're still open at all. Went to your location in El Monte for the first time at 3pm yesterday and the place looked deserted and locked up. Website states you open at 3pm. ‍ read more

Happy hour weekdays 4pm-6pm $4+beers, $6wells, $7 cocktails. Local pub to grab drinks, wings and pizza. Can't expect too much for El Monte...but was really surprised with how great the music was (Friday night). There's a dance floor. There's a pool table. You gotta make your own shameless fun here. I drank and danced alot....dance yourself clean. Apparently the last time we visited was 2016 when it was still new? Still fun local spot of don't have expectations. Spacious, less sticky, and less creepy than normal local bars around the area. read more

This place is a hidden gem of So. El Monte. I happened to stumble into this place on a random Tuesday and progress did not disappoint! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great vibes![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And they have pop up catering in the back. read more

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Their beer specials are good as well as their events but the beer itself unfortunately might need a bit of work. If you're into light beer and michis then this place definitely will work for those that drink those beers. But as far as the other options are concerned, the IPA's have a dry and sharp finish with a hard aftertaste, the seltzers are bit too light and not enough carbonation. The sours were rough on the pallet and the only thing that saves your pallet to chase it all down is pounding a lager or their pils. I've been coming here for the past couple of years but the beers are nothing special to write about. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has a very spacious outdoor seating and the service is great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But they need to focus on quality control and thorough tasting. My friends like coming here because all they drink are lagers and pils, but not much for me. The menu is fairly vast but lack in taste. Their events and game nights are what saves this place. But until the OTHER beers are given the time and care to be prepared as well as their Mex lager and their pils I give it a 3 star. read more

First time here! Once I walked in I fell in love with how spacious it was. It's very wide and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! They have quarter game machines on the left hand side that automatically made me wish I had change on me. I headed to the bar and the menu options were nicely written out and explained, They had a variety of beer options, wine and agua Frescas! I tried the Providencia beer which was really Smooth and tasty! The description next to that one was creamy ale And it definitely satisfied my taste buds! They also allow you to sample the beers on tap so I went ahead and tried the sandia loca which had chamoy instilled inside the beer already! Im a weenie when it comes to spice but for all The spicy lovers I'd recommend that beer Overall the staff was great and friendly and the service was very fast I'd recommend this place for A nice smooth Friday night read more

Progress Brewing - Great meñu - Breweries Near Me - South El Monte, California

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We found this place on yelp and wanted to stop by for the beers and board games. When we arrived, we thought it was closed because all the doors were gated up. After driving around, we saw that they were located a couple buildings over from the corner that the directions led us too. It was kind of difficult to spot. There were a lot of beers to choose from and it was fairly priced. My boyfriend only paid $18 for three beers. There were arcade games but the change machine was broken when we were there. They also had board games but not a lot of options, we ended up playing apples to apples. There was a live DJ outside playing really loud music. My boyfriend was a little bummed because he wanted to play music in the indoor TouchTunes jukebox. It was also a super hot day and there was only one fan but we weren't seated near it. We ended up moving outside to a shaded area with a little breeze. There was also a food truck. It smelled really good but we just came from lunch so none of us were hungry. read more

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came for the Dodgers game ((Blue Jays suck! but fo realz) & stood for experience! I mean wow beers & food so bomb that u only remember to take the after pic. Highly recommend in the area #LETSGODODGER!!!!! read more

Progress Brewing - Nachos pitchers & Beers oh my - Breweries Near Me - South El Monte, California

This place is very fun . Great selection of beers . They have food vendors outside. It is very kid friendly they have claw machines inside for them. Good times. Street parking available. Side note they don't have water only soda water so bring some. read more

Progress Brewing - Family at the brewery - Breweries Near Me - South El Monte, California

Google maps sent us to the place across and we thought it was closed. Good thing right before we found the right location because it was a nice hangout spot! The inside has some board games and we had fun playing apples to apples. It was quite hot inside though. But I like that they have outside seating. I would say that it would be nice if they had mists outside and more fans inside. The beer we got was good! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Tasty beer & chill atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend Badger. Tip: wear bug spray in the summer if you're prone to mosquito bites (no blame to the brewery). I was there around 3:30pm on a Saturday and parking wasn't bad, however I can see how it would be a nightmare at night when there are more people. Overall, I would come back here again. read more

This is ground zero for Dodger fans. It's always a great place to visit. Their brews are very unique and stand on their own. There's something for everybody. The service is very professional and friendly and they're very well versed in their beers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is a very peaceful except when the Dodgers are playing, which on the other hand is very exciting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a great place to go when you want to see sports on any afternoon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone should go by and check it out. read more

There is a girl there with blue and dark brown hair she kept telling myself and my party every second on the second that she was closing in two hours and then she went on every 10 mins saying we are closing in one hr and 40 mins and she kept harassing my table specifically to get out and when it was 30 mins to close she told us to get out while she was laughing her butt off with the men sitting at the bar [[HIGHLIGHT]]so sad because we love the atmosphere and the beers but hate her attitude she has no customer service towards only certain customers such as myself and my party[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I love the vibe of this place! I came here to catch up with an old friend. They have some interesting drinks including the Aqua Frescas. My friend and I tried out the passion fruit and guava and I definitely recommend the guava. The passion fruit was a little too tart and didn't really mix well, but the guava was really great! The drinks are decently priced as well! They average around $5 or so. There's indoor and outdoor seating and some arcade games you can play. It's also dog friendly!They also have TV sets for both the outside and inside. They have a taco stand located in the outdoor seating area and the tacos were pretty decent. It is an extra 50 cents charge for card, so make sure you bring cash! It is easy to miss. The parking lot gets filled pretty quickly on weekend nights but there is street parking available. It also does get quite crowded. I recommend getting here early to find a seat. read more

Progress Brewing - Breweries Near Me - South El Monte, California

Nachos were amazing! The beer was good & the candy rim was even better Definitely coming back to this spot

We were looking for bars in the local area to check out during the day and came across this spot They usually have food trucks or a vendor that's there to serve varieties of food(s) while you're enjoying your drink The ambiance was nice. We came during a week day, they were playing the Dodgers game, we grabbed some food from the vendor and then played a variety of their board games they had out It was a nice, relaxing spot and I definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area read more

A bit hidden with a nice selection. Does close earlier than many other breweries. Parking: lots of space. Great location for a bigger group or small groups as well. There is a wide selection of drinks. The drinks are also all priced at valuable prices compared to many other breweries. There are a few tables inside that can fit up to 16 ppl. But also a good amount of tables right outside. I saw a taco stand there as well, but I am not sure if it's affiliation with the brewery. Would I go back? Of course. read more

Progress Brewing - Got games - Breweries Near Me - South El Monte, California

I Went Here Last Weekend to Sing KARAOKE with My Friend. The Workers Here Are Really Nice and Friendly That I Would Plan to Come Back Here Again. read more

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A Real Handcrafted Beer Folks!! I swear I am not a beer person, but this place made up my mind. Finally somebody took the time and the effort to create a not mediocre or random drink that only gets people drunk! This place has a different mentality and I am very glad I discovered it. The owners succeeded in creating a beer that is special and unique. I tried what they call "Wolverine Amber Ale" and was pleasantly amazed by unusual chocolaty flavors. Friendly stuff is constantly helping you to recognize specific aromas you can find in their creations and I absolutely loved their "flavors and aromas" collection. Beer snobs out there please give this place a try and for normal people like me: It is a cheap and a great buzz! See ya there....:-) read more

What's up: Heard about this brewery from friends and found out it was located in our neighborhood. We decided to head there on a Friday night to check it out and grab a drink. Parking: They have a decent size lot in their immediate area. When we arrived, we managed to snag the last open spot; they looked pretty busy. There's also street parking nearby but the area is not as well lit and is a bit on the darker side. Environment: Before entering, we had to show our IDs to the security guard in front. The place was very lively with loud music playing from the jukebox. Games can also be borrowed. Restrooms are located towards the left, around the corner. You'll see the bar as soon as you enter; the line formed on the left side of it. There's also several TVs scattered throughout the area as well as retro arcade games. The right leads to the outside patio area where there were more tables, a couple of gazebos, and a taco truck! There was also a lot of security guards walking around. What was ordered: We ordered the Fat Henry, Solera Vulture, and the Strawberry Kveik Blonde. Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. The atmosphere for this place was definitely very lively and there was a pretty good crowd. A bit on the loud side, but it was a fairly enjoyably location to hang out and grab drinks. Despite the crowded parking lot, there was plenty of seating available both inside and outside the brewery. Credit cards accepted! read more

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Kind of a weird location, but the ciders were good. There's no food, just food trucks. read more

After work went with hubby's coworkers, it was a nice ambiance, the beers on tap were pretty reasonably priced, the food vendor was a Birria taco stand the food was delicious. The staff was friendly, one bar tender looked like she wasn't having a good day. The only issue I had was finding the new entrance since I was use to the old location the only reason we found it was a person walked us over so maybe post it somewhere online where it actually is. Also parking is very reduced due to residential and commercial properties around. read more

This is a COVID-era review. Gotta give 5 stars to Progress Brewing. UCLA Anderson and UCLA alumni started this place! And around the city I grew up in! Super proud of the representation! Parking is really easy. During COVID, they will check your temperature and you will be seated at a table. You cannot leave your table unless you have to use the restroom. The staff is attentive so they will be walking around to take your orders and bring your beers. We didn't really have to wait long and they actually got to us a few times before we even finished! Music choices varied and a lot of throwbacks which I was fine with. Awesome staff. Great stuff! read more

So I was at The End of the Santa Fe Trail, I am lost making turn after turn trying to find my way out of El Monte until I came across this hidden treasure. It's was like the beer gods guided me toward this destination to cleanse my soul of all the chocolate milk I drank during breakfast with my children. I am not leaving this place, this will be my new home. Someone please tell my kids that I love them and that when they turn 21 they can come here to look for me. This reminds me of my childhood. MY DAD WALKED INTO A BAR....AND STAYED THERE FOR MY ENTIRE CHILDHOOD. read more

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This is a great brewery and one of my favorites in San Gabriel Valley. Not only is the atmosphere pretty cool, the service is great and there is a wide selection of beers on tap. Like most craft breweries, Progress is tucked in a commercial/industrial area. There is ample parking and a huge outdoor space when weather permits. The inside is big with picnic tables, a large bar counter and flat screen TV's. It's also pet friendly so you can bring your dog here while you enjoy a pint. There's often a food truck outside or you can bring your own food which is nice. Also, the bar has an assortment of snacks like chips, jerky, peanuts and candy bars. Growlers are pretty reasonably priced and come in different sizes. They even fill up other labeled growlers from other breweries. My favorite is the Red Turner, which is a red dark ale - very smooth and delicious. I love tasting several at once via a flight (six 4oz glass for $12); here, I enjoyed the Cattleman, Redcoat and Bayonet. If you love IPA, their Sidewinder Double IPA is excellent. Nice golden blond color, slightly hoppy and smooth. Overall, great place to hang out and enjoy good beers. Definitely will be back again soon. read more

Progress Brewing - Beer flight $12 - Breweries Near Me - South El Monte, California

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Service here is horrible people at bar don't even acknowledge you stood around for 20mins finally asked for help and guy ignored me and told me to wait in line ...why do they have a bar? People were being served at bar ...don't recommend read more

Glad to find another good brewery close by. I'd have to say the prices here are crazy cheap... Overall the beer was pretty good there is a lot of different options. They do have ample indoor and outdoor seating. The day I did come it was fairly empty during the early afternoon and got busier as the sun was setting. They did have a food truck serving Mexican food in the sitting lot outside to enjoy read more

Progress Brewing - Breweries Near Me - South El Monte, California

Clean and friendly environment. Hood drinks . Loved the Moscow Mule . Definitely will be back ! read more

Decent beer with decent service. I stopped by on a recent short trip to LA and happened to be on this side of town. There aren't many breweries (from what I could tell on yelp) so this one was my and only try this trip. The alley to get here is a little narrow like many in South California so if you're not local just don't be a dumbass and try to get your massive SUV through there. There's plenty of street parking. Once inside, the place is pretty spacious. There's also an outdoor space, which I didn't take advantage of. The beers were decent enough, specifically the Guera or Wera and the blonde. I was more a fan of Wera than the blonde but that's just my take. The IPA are pretty high ABV and seemed to be traditional west coasts. No hazy or NE IPAs just yet. The staff were nice enough, especially after some drunk guy came up to me and started randomly talking about abortions...they shut that sh-- right away by taking his beer order and getting him happily on his way. ladies, beware. read more

Awesome chill vibes. Bartenders are friendly. And good beer. Perfect venue for day drinking lol

Came here for a quick drink because I was in the area and Progress was a great little find. Great beer, friendly staff, and they have a pizza truck parked inside the courtyard if you're hungry. There is also a ton of room in the brewery and tables. read more

Progress Brewing - Breweries Near Me - South El Monte, California

My favorite watering hole ! Food truck schedule on point , they play all sports games on TV , the only negative thing it can get noisy when there's a DJ party next door and the brewery is also playing music , it can get very chaotic . Other than that, great beer, good vibes ! read more