I've been here twice now after visits to UC Davis campus. It features a great outdoor patio space with misters running in warm weather, which is wonderful for groups. However, everything else is pretty meh. The service is fine but operates mainly off QR codes with confusing server delivery. We were approached several times with dishes belonging to other tables. Even this would be forgivable if the food were better. It's average at best with a pretty unexciting menu. One kudos to them that they have wine available because some breweries just don't. However, both wine and beer options were pretty meh as well. read more

Sudwerk Brewing Co - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

Ambiance, parking, location are great. The patio is large with shade nets and awnings plus water sprayers to cool it in summer. We ordered a burger/fries and a salad. The burger meat looked to be much less than 1/3 lb and the salad was mostly lettuce. Neither were tasty. Fries were fine. Other than the pretzel on the menu, not much German here other than the restaurant's name. Food only gets a 1 read more

Sudwerk Brewing is such a gem in Davis. There's plenty of parking, which already makes the visit stress-free. When you walk in, you can either grab a seat at the bar or order at the front counter -- they'll give you a number and bring everything right to your table. Super easy. The space itself is awesome -- tons of seating both inside and outside, with a variety of options like around a fire pit or picnic table style. They even have an arcade room, which seemed pretty busy. It definitely has family-friendly vibes -- when I was there, it looked like a whole youth soccer team was celebrating after a game. Food-wise, everything we tried was great. They have gluten-free options, including amazing flatbreads that don't taste "gluten-free" at all, and the Reuben sandwich was seriously one of the best I've had in a while. The menu said the Reuben had been featured on The Food Network! And of course, you can't forget the beer -- tons of options, from crisp lagers to creative seasonals, all brewed on-site. I had a flight so I could try four different beers. They also have wine, spirits, and other non-alcoholic options including mocktails! Overall, Sudwerk is the kind of place you can come to relax, hang out, grab a bite, and enjoy a great beer -- whether you're with family, friends, or flying solo at the bar. Highly recommend! read more

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Have been to Sudwerk a few times for work events. Always a positive experience. Parking is plentiful (although there is a rush during the week around 5:30p). Order food at the front station, pick a number, pick a seat. Drinks can be ordered at the bar or at the front station. They have self serve water, utensils and condiments in a couple of spaces. Overall, large seating areas inside and out, a few gaming stations (think pinball). Food items (which do rotate) Spicy chicken sandwich: 4.2/5 - more of a Thai heat style, which dark meat chicken - pretty tasty, although I felt like it was too much bun for the sandwich. - fries were solid Large pretzel: 4.7/5 - good if you are into the soft pretzels. Stone ground mustard was a nice touch Good brews on tap, happy hour, quick service, pleasant staff. Check em out! read more

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I truly think that this is the MOST incredible venue to have any sort of formal function. The food, the customer service, the price, the accommodations, and the sheer pleasure of being so welcomed goes above and beyond anything we could have asked for. My family and I rented the private brewery hall for my graduation reception this past Wednesday evening and oh my goodness - we were blown away by everything. The catering menu is incredible, with several accommodations for both vegetarian and vegan guests as well as wonderful cooked fresh and high-quality dishes and ingredients. Everything from tables, chairs, projector, speakers, and the furniture all offered in the space were wonderful. Parking was abundant and overall atmosphere was pleasant, light, and friendly. Needless to say- THIS IS THE PLACE you have been looking for. To Ted and Elsa - THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING, we had an AMAZINGLY time! read more

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Hadn't been to Sudwerk in a while and had some friends visiting and since the restaurant is open we could have more options for lunch. Plenty of parking for the brewery. There are plenty of tables inside and outside and you order at a front desk which took a little longer than being able to order from your table and there was a long line out the door. They offer a good selection of beers and the food came out pretty quickly. The restrooms are in the back away from the main area and there was an area for a band for live music. read more

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Many years ago this was a great brewery that served some food. I would fill my cooler with six packs of Marzen and wheat beers every time I drove through Davis. Sadly, today its a restaurant that serves some beer. A few of those beers are made on-site. However it doesnt seem to be a priority. You can't easily tell them apart on their menue from other beers they pour. They were out of the Merzen when I went. It took them minutes to pour over foaming pilsner. Beers to go? Only four bottles of a Belgium under a bunch of seltzer. Such a sad state for one of California's older breweries. Food was OK. Be ready to order by scanning a QR code. read more

Sudwerk Brewing Co - Their own beers are lost in a sea of "guest beers". - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

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I've eaten here many times and have never been disappointed, this time I went just for some mimosas and my experience was great. read more

Sudwerk Brewing Co - Mimosa flight - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

I will be back for the Oktoberfest. I've had in a can but not on draft yet. There's a very nice patio seating with games and shade. The food is really good and of course the beer too. The service was excellent as well. All the staff were friendly and took care of our table. read more

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If you're looking for a place with good food, music, and service, Sudwerk Brewing is the place for you. I ordered the Truffle Garlic Fries with a Hefeweizen Beer and boy a what a great pairing! Highly recommend. read more

Sudwerk Brewing Co - Truffle Garlic Fries - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

First time at this brewery and we had a great time. Loved the outdoor seating and outstanding service. Really enjoyed the QR concept as well, it made the whole experience efficient and convenient. The beer choices were great too and the food were good but a little overpriced. I would definitely go here again. read more

The food was amazing compliments to the chef's and the brewery beer was amazing as well thanks to the great service and which brew to try . I got the dark dark beer it was delicious . Had the loaded fries that went perfectly with the beer. The band wet n wreckless was playing and the vibes were so good . Music for every generation. Lots of different people all age groups and our furry family. This was the best time read more

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We go in as a big soccer group. Dads get beers that they all enjoy, moms get salads that we all enjoy. There is plenty of parking, patio space and so much great customer service. Bathrooms are clean, something on the menu for everyone, its a great place to go as a big group. read more

Sudwerk Brewing Co - A little arcade - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

The service, food, and drinks were all excellent! They offered a spicy vegan tofu dish with a fresh salad and vegan ciabatta bread. They also offer vegan mushroom sliders. We also enjoyed a mimosa and a non-alcoholic beer. The bartender and server were super friendly. This place is kid-friendly too and they even have a giant Connect Four game outside. Great atmosphere! read more

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Had a great time for a quick beer and a bite with a couple appetizers. The staff here is always amazing and welcoming from the very start. I love their patience in helping me select the perfect beer. I LOVE LOVE the hoppy beer - ordered an Overgrowth West Coast DIPA. But usually I get a UC Davis Gunrock IPA. The DIPA is higher alcohol so the serving is a bit smaller. The Gunrock is 16oz. We also shared a giant pretzel and the artichoke jalapeño dip. The restaurant has such a nice vibe. They sometimes have live music so check their calendar. Outside there are lots of tables and fire pits and heaters - but on a night like tonight it was still too cold to for us hang out under the stars. There was people bundled up out there though. (When the weather warms up I really like this patio.) Be ready for the kids to ask for quarters because there are pinballs and a small games area. And if you are ever looking for a room to rent or tables to reserve for a party or group be sure to ask here! They have great service and good food! read more

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I like to come here with my coworkers after work to enjoy drinks and bites. They have a easy system of ordering through a QR code, having a server, bring you your items, and then paying right through on your phone. Another option is just to go to the front place an order and you're given a number and then you sit and get your items. I've tried both ways and find it easy and customer friendly. I love that you can sit indoors or outdoors. Either way is comfortable and cozy. There's plenty of parking. The bathrooms are really clean. I do like the selection of drinks offered. I also love ordering the pretzel, all the other bites are really delicious. Overall I recommend that you check this place out. read more

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I hate to give a bad review but this experience was not good -dirty table that took forever to clear -menu items that were not what the description said (strawberry lemonade, in the "drinks" section was actually a popsicle) -drinks took several reminders to get delivered -loaded bahn mi fries came out without the pulled pork -jazz kids providing the entertainment totally killed -beer was good read more

I've been here 3x and the service is friendly, quick and accommodating. There's a huge indoor area and the outdoor area is misted so good for the summer and has games for kids to play. The beers are pretty good. Each time they have run out of IPAs except will have a couple left. The banh mi fries are !!!! The accommodated us watching the 9er game so thank you for that. read more

Sudwerk Brewing Co - Banh mi fries - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

Love that the food is not just pub food. Salads are really fresh and large. The pretzel appetizer with cheese is so buttery and good. I wasn't a fan of the ruben but mainly because I really like sauerkraut and it hardly had any. Also the meat was dry and stringy. The spicy chicken sandwich was also a hit. I loved my side pour Pilsner too. Fun place to watch the game. Inside or out. read more

Stopped in today on our way to Napa. It was surprisingly busy for late afternoon but the service was still speedy. There were a lot of reserved tables and dirty tables which made it difficult to find a spot to sit. The food was good! They were out of a few things, but we were able to pick from other options. read more

Atmosphere was really nice. Great spot for families. Tons of space inside and outside. We came on Father's Day. Made a reservation for when they opened and there were a handful of people, but the restaurant is pretty large that it wasn't necessary. It is a little confusing when you walk up because it looks like a host station, but there are menus at the bar and you order at the host station, then seat yourself. So we stood around waiting until not realizing we needed to prepare our order. Brunch options were pretty good. Good portions were crazy huge! Easily could have shared a breakfast burrito. Each half was like a decent sized burrito and came with fries. The cheese sauce it came with was bland. The eggs and potatoes inside the burrito could have definitely used more seasoning. I do t think there was any salt. I wish instead of the cheese sauce they would have added some sort of salsa or chipotle aioli. The chorizo burrito had a little more flavor than the bacon/ sausage burrito. I also found it odd the their Togo beer fridge was practically empty. Surprising with it being Father's Day. Overall I would give it another shot. We did really like the outdoor setup and was kid friendly. Good sized portions. Just request extra sauces with your food read more

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We had a wonderful time at the Sakura Festival, but unfortunately, the experience was soured by the service at the brewery bar. On two separate occasions, I was noticeably overlooked by the bartender, Adrian. The first time, I waited patiently while he ignored me, and it was only after his colleague--who appeared both aware and apologetic--stepped in that I was served. The second instance was even more blatant. Despite arriving earlier than others, Adrian went out of his way to serve customers who came after me, bypassing me entirely. I eventually had to ask him directly why I was being ignored. As someone with experience in the service industry, I know how aware bartenders are of their surroundings. His actions felt intentional. Black folks drink too. And we tip! read more

Sudwerk Brewing Co - Receipt - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

A great place to eat outside as the weather gets warmer! Plenty of shade, water misting, and super dog friendly. My friend and I got fried chicken sandwiches and shared a pretzel. Portions are big and very filling, and they both tasted good. The staff are all very helpful and nice too! read more

Sudwerk Brewing Co - Fried chicken sandwich - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

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The food was fabulous, super fresh! My sister and I sat outside, as it was a beautiful day. The day we went there was no service offered, so we ordered from the cashier/hostess. They have a full bar, inside and outside, pet friendly. The Ambiance? Well, it was lovely...we are in Northern California, and it was 78 degrees !! I would definitely go there again, and recommend this establishment to friends and family! read more

Visited on a Sunday afternoon and the place was very quiet, but seemed like they were gearing up for a large party or event. The short version of my review is as follows: Facility: Dated. (Looks old and worn out. Needs refreshing.) Service: Marginal (Under staffed, some friendly, some indifferent.) Beer: Average. (A confusing mash up of flavor profiles/styles.) Food: Mediocre. (Nothing really stands out. Can get it anywhere.) The details are as follows: The brewery/restaurant is located across from some train tracks and adjacent to an overpass. It has a massive parking lot and consists of a large building with interior table and bar seating, as well as an expansive patio seating with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. The patio also has a stage to one side and a small area with kids and/or adult toys. To order food or drinks, you get in a line that has paper menus (that were stained and crumpled) on a table next to the bar, and then place your order at what looks like a host/hostess stand. Your order is delivered to your table according to the number you are given on a table flag. Seating is self serve. After about 15 minutes, I went inside to ask about the flight of beers we had ordered and thought maybe I was suppose to pick those up before we were seated. The female bartender said in snide tone, that they were under staffed and it was taking longer, but would be delivered soon. About another 5-10 minuted later, the beer flight arrived, with the food order that followed about 15 minutes after the beer. 20 minutes to get some beers when they are not busy is not good. I would have preferred sipping on a beer while I waited for the food. The beers we tasted in the flight were good, but not distinctive in style or unique in flavor and aroma. To me, the best example of what they did right was the Märzen. Everything else was either bland tasting or hopped in a fashion that creates off flavors, aromas and bitterness. As for the food, it was what you can get at just about any pub/brewery. The patty melt was way over cooked and the pastrami was dry and funky. I really wanted to like this place, but it seems like they are just getting by on mediocrity. read more

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Hey now! Finally made it out to the new area and loved it! The beer of of course great, the staff is awesome and attentive for a Friday afternoon! Happy campers! We reserved the HUGE firepit and it was just perfect ambience! read more

Sudwerk Brewing Co - 2-5! Our number and her nickname! - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

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Stopped foe a draft on our way home, had a couple. Great beer and vibe here. Woulda ordered a pretzel but for $17? Don't think so.

I think Sudwerk is a perfect example of what breweries should be! Great food, outside seating with misters, amazing beers, and a fun atmosphere! We have been here twice and always bring a +1 to experience Sudwerk's greatness. Their pretzel is S tier. They also have a fun little arcade as well. Staff is friendly and can offer advice if you can't decide what to get. read more

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A great find on the east side of downtown Davis. Tons of space indoors and outdoors you're likely to feel comfortable no matter how large your group is. Although the brews are impressive, I found expertly crafted artisan cocktails and elevated food offerings to be the star of the show. Classic and signature martinis and an array of neat pours will satisfy any palate. If you don't see it on the menu, just ask. They know how. The food was also excellent and definitely better than I was expecting for a brew pub. The classic cheeseburger, french dip, and pesto deviled eggs I highly recommend. Service at the bar was very good and attentive. Looking forward to another visit to explore the menu more. read more

Sudwerk Brewing Co - Classic cheeseburger - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

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First time visiting this place for Trivia night with a large college group. We had 3 teams and had a great time with great vibes in the place. There was enough space in the beer hall, service was quick but you have to order once you arrive in the front and take a number for servers to find you. The beer flight was good with a nice variety. They ran out of wings so I got the brat which was yummy, my friends loved the burgers, Brussels sprouts and truffle garlic fries. The music was excellent and trivia guy was hilarious. Def recommend visiting Wed nights! read more

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Our family had a fun early evening at Sudwerk. It started with great service at the small ordering station. The person working there was super helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our beers, and the food was great. The kids liked their food, and we loved the garlic fries. We sat outside with our number, and folks brought out our drinks and food promptly. The kids played for a bit in the arcade while we waited for food, and our dog chilled with us in the misters outside. We left before the live music started. Perfectly spot if you're staying at a nearby hotel, would 100% go back. read more

Wasn't sure if we would like the burger based on other photos online, so we decided to do our own research. It was a chilly day so we didn't get to take advantage of the extensive patio, but we didn't enjoy sitting at the bar, talking to the bartender, sharing some food and drinks. As you can see from the picture, the burger was juicy, cooked right, loaded with toppings, served on a fresh bun. We also enjoyed the beers, their Pilsner of course, one of their Belgian styles, their kolsch and as a surprise, their black kolsch. Looking forward to coming back again soon read more

Sudwerk Brewing Co - Pub Burger with avocado and garlic fries - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

We finally tried Sudwerk Brewing after many years of seeing the sign off 80. I'm glad we did! The Chorizo Benny was delicious! What a great twist on the original Eggs Benedict. We also enjoyed the deviled eggs. Beware, on order is one egg cut in half. If you sit at the bar, you can order with the bartender. If you sit on the patio, you have to place your oder at the kiosk at the front. Good eats, good service and we'll return! read more

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We recently hosted our wedding cocktail hour at Sudwerk Brewing Co. in Davis, and it turned out to be a great experience. Even though we pulled things together fairly last minute, the Sudwerk team made the process smooth and easy. The service really stood out. From the first call to the day of the event, the staff were friendly, responsive, and flexible. They handled details without making us feel stressed and were always quick to help with whatever we needed. On the night itself, servers checked in regularly and kept food and drinks moving so we didn't have to worry about anything. The beer hall was a perfect setting for our group. It has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that felt just right for a wedding cocktail hour--casual but still special. Our guests enjoyed the space, and it gave everyone plenty of room to mingle comfortably. The food was tasty and well-received across the board. It was the kind of menu that works well for a group: flavorful, shareable, and filling without being too heavy. Combined with their beers--always a highlight at Sudwerk--it made for a spread that people genuinely enjoyed. Guests are still mentioning how good the drinks and appetizers were. What we appreciated most was how smoothly everything came together. Weddings can be hectic, and with such short notice we weren't sure what to expect. But the Sudwerk staff kept things on track, handled the logistics, and gave us peace of mind so we could focus on being with our friends and family. We left feeling very grateful to have chosen a local Davis spot that combines good food, good drinks, and good people. Sudwerk has a reputation as a community staple, and after our event it's easy to see why. If you're looking for a place to host an event, or just want to enjoy a laid-back meal and a beer, Sudwerk is a solid choice. They did a wonderful job for our wedding cocktail hour, and we'd happily recommend them to anyone planning a celebration in town. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed the mushroom burger, although I thought it could have used a little spice to it. The texture and mushrooms were fantastic, fries were also very good. I was able to try some of my friends Brussels sprouts and they're very fatty but incredibly delicious as well. I'd recommend this place to stop by since the food and beer is very good. The ambiance is just college vibe, but clean enough to enjoy. The service is also what you get from a college town, the wait for food was reasonable. Good spot to take colleagues. read more

Sudwerk Brewing Co - Mushroom burger - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

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Bartender was awesome and she was the best part about our experience. Ordered appetizers and early dinner at the register and asked like 10 times if the appetizers would come first. They got annoyed I asked so many times, but you know the appetizers still came with entrees. $200 dollar price tag for: 1/5 - burger that needed anything to make it good 1/5 cheesesteak sandwich that had too much spice and no real flavor 3/5 citrus salad 1/5 for the 3oz of cold garlic fries that cost $12 bucks 2/5 fried artichokes that came with soggy batter Stand by my review from when they revamped - come for the service and beer. Avoid the food. read more

Haven't been here in years. It was closed for a long time so it's nice to see it open again. Sat at the bar facing the open windows on a nice night. A local live band was playing and the patio was filled with happy people. So... great for ambiance. The service was friendly and quick. Another plus. The food was good, not great. Had their Reuben sandwich which was apparently featured on DDD. It was underseasoned but nicely cooked and served on good bread (with melted cheese on the crust). Served w fries which were good. So overall a solid 4 stars. Definitely worth a try. Especially on a nice night. read more

You know me, when there's an outing, there's a new brewery to find! For this weekend trip to Davis, we found Sudwerk and were instantly interested. The ambiance was the right vibe, cool and calm but with a sense of life and joy, not overly loud and the crowd was well spread out. The food was a good surprise, especially the fish and chips. My kid was shocked at how much she preferred this to your standard deep fried fish. Do note that the fish is grilled, but the sauce and actual chips make the texture work! The watermelon salad, hands down one of the best I've ever had. The Oktoberfest was good but was hoping for a little more malt flavor. The service was quick and pretty easy as well. In all, very well rounded spot with a really cool aesthetic snd vibe. read more

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I really like this place, the beer and food are great! The staff is super sweet. I just wish there was a better set up to cash out and reorder food, instead of standing in a huge line for a 2 min transaction with only one cash register. You can order beers only through their QR code on the table, but no food. Also they don't take cash, I would have been fine with that if there was a sign. If there was I apologize, but in the line that wrapped around outside, I didn't see anything leading up to the register. With all day softball tournaments you sometimes want a break up of the day and enjoy some adult time, but also be in and out! Haha! We'll be back, just will need to plan to close out and not leave an open tab, and order everything we need for food right then and there. read more

Sudwerk Brewing Co - Kids pasta - Breweries Near Me - Davis, California

Amazing place. Easily our favorite spot in town. The beer is consistently outstanding, the food is great, and the atmosphere is always welcoming. Ryan, the owner, always goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a great experience. Highly recommend! read more