Went here with a friend. Service was great, but after that things didn't go so well. I ordered the brisket mac n cheese, which the brisket was OK but the Mac was inedible. No flavor and a chalky texture. My friend got the buffalo chicken sandwich, which she said was good but messy. The place itself looked a bit rundown and haphazard. Only 1 TV in the whole place. It is nice that they bring the food to your table (since you order at counter). However, ice machine was down, out of sour cream, some soda was out. Overall I would not likely come here again. Although, it was a brewery and neither of us got a beer. So I cannot speak to that. read more

Thompson Brewing - Buffalo chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Riverside, California

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We've been here a few times now and always love this place! Casual, with good music playing, and a nice selection of good food too. The burgers, wings, chicken sandwich, pulled pork, BBQ and tots are all our faves here. And of course, all of the beers! Every flight I've done has been great. You order when you walk in at the front, and even if the line seems long, don't worry - it moves quickly and service is never slow. I also appreciate that we can comfortably bring the kids along, and not worry so much about them being louder than normal, and there are games to entertain them too. read more

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In the warehouse area next to a salon for parties. Staff was nice & there was inside and outside seating. Beer options were great! Really liked the sours. Mozz sticks were good but the rest of the food was whatever could have just been the choices. We got chicken tenders & like some jalapeño fries both underwhelming. Would return for beer but not so much for food. read more

Thompson Brewing - American Near Me - Riverside, California

Great beer selection. The food is not what I expected. With a rating of 4.6 you would think that the food is a home run. However, we were disappointed.. The brisket sandwich was average. The beans and fries were cold. The Mexican corn salad almost frozen. The pork quesadilla was the best part of this, but if you compare it to other barbecue places, it simply is average and looks like it had been sitting in a heat lamp. Again the beers were awesome especially the sour but the food is below average. I feel bad writing this review, but I just wanted to be honest. I came from Los Angeles to see the mission Inn and wanted to get some good food at the Riverside area. read more

We went to Thompson's last night to listen to Arena Red. We made reservations and they had two big tables saved for us. The patio was a great place to listen to music. Such an accommodating family business. We all ordered food and beer and all the beer choices were fantastic and the food was yummy. Definitely will be going back. Our whole party had such a good time read more

5 stars for the food - it was delicious! My partner got American burger w/ fries and I got the burger salad. Everything was delicious, the smash patties were flavorful and tasty, fries fresh cut and seasoned. Sign me up! Yum! I was underwhelmed by the beer. We both got a flight and got different beers so we had a good sample, and I was just not impressed. Service was great. It's in an unexpected strip mall/commercial building type of place. I'd go back for the food for sure. read more

If I could give them more than five stars I absolutely would !! Thompson Brewing is located in Riverside off Indiana inside a commercial building (their logo can be hard to see from the street - it will be on the front door). There is plenty of parking out front. You will find both indoor and outdoor seating here with low top tables. Ordering takes place inside at their front counter. If you choose to sit outside, it is in the back where they have setup artificial grass, Picnic tables with umbrellas and heater lamps - best part? The patio is dog friendly making this the perfect place for any dog PAWrents ;) Service is extremely friendly and so helpful if you have questions! The food here is award winning so you can't go wrong but I highly recommend the pub burger ! They only use wagyu beef and WOW. One of the best burgers I've had ever !!! I paired it with the truffle fries which were perfectly cooked by the way ! The Mess came in at a very close second and the brisket taco was phenomenal!! They also taking reservations for large parties and catering. There are multiple family games setup around the brewery for you and the family like uno, connect four and scrabble. This is a family owned business so come support them , you won't regret eating here ! read more

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Martha was quick to respond to my email about a last minute group celebration. That alone was worth 5 stars and put my mind at ease. Very laid back environment with good beer and beer creations. Pulled pork fries are legendary! read more

This place truly cares from the yummy food they put out to the amazing customer service . Me and my family were celebrating an early Mother's Day lunch here . When we got there it wasn't too busy which was nice because this place can get crowded . I ordered the brisket sandwich with the beans and the Mac and cheese . I also got a boozy slushy because why not . Overall the food came out pretty quick and they delivered it to our table . The brisket sandwich was juicy and flavorful and they were stingy with the pickles or the onions . The baked beans were amazing and they had good flavor to them and chunks of meat in them . The Mac and cheese to me tasted okay . I have had it before and it was super yummy but this time it dindt taste the same . The boozy slushy was green apple flavored and it was a not to sweet and went down super easy . Overall there was An ample seating and they have all kind of board games for the family . Overall I give this place a 5 out of 5 . read more

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Stopped in with my whole family for lunch and we underestimated this place! What looked like a small venue, we discovered the beauty of maximizing space! As you walk into the front door, there are two separate lines, one is designated for drinks and the other is designated for food and drinks. The menu had so much to choose from and with our medium sized group, my family and I enjoyed a little bit of everything! After placing our order, we had choices to sit upstairs in a game room area or out back in the outdoor patio area where we were greeted by a band playing St. Paddy's Day music. Of course, we chose the patio area and enjoyed every minute the band played for us. There are picnic table seating under tents and a lot of room to move. When our food arrived, we taste tested the nachos, wings, burgers, pickled chips, and the beers! Everything was tasty! Wings came in several flavors, maple bacon and buffalo, the BBQ is delicious!! Briskets, fries, and the burgers were a good mix to include a spicy bird, Wagyu Burger, and hot mess burger to name a few. We had a blast and we love the food and beers they prepared for us! We definitely plan to visit again! read more

Thompson Brewing - American Near Me - Riverside, California

Stay away! This place is dirty. My wife and I both came down with severe diarrhea after eating here. The Health Department needs to visit this place! read more

Consistently good food and excellent customer service. Everyone there is so kind and helpful and always know my burger will be fantastic. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Worked with the brewery to set up an end-of-season gathering. The experience was very smooth! The drinks and the food was amazing! Highly recommended! read more

Spent $22 on a brisket sandwich and barely any meat and not a hint of the neat being smoked. Not satisfied with my meal.Not going back

Food is good. Service is nice. The atmosphere is definitely lacking. The patio needs a power wash and is kinda cramped. The plastic folding tables and chairs in the brewery are pretty cheesy. The atmosphere definitely brings down the experience. Luckily it was on the cooler side when I went as I can't imagine sitting in a parking lot with AstroTurf on a typical riverside summer day. read more

Food is amazing, beer is equally so. I attended the music bingo tonite. Definitely won't return for that event. But I'll always be back for the food and beer. read more

This is a brewery that has some food. The focus is beer not food. Huge beer menu. Large amount of merchandise as well. Located in an industrial park the layout is not cohesive. They have 4 different areas to choose from. All different and all separate. The upstairs area has added arcade games. Downstairs has a family table at the order counter. There's a back inside area with air hockey and they have a large outside area with a corral full of picnic tables on astroturf with corn hole. The staff is very nice. No table service. You order at the counter. And they have a self service soda machine with no national brand of soda's. But they do deliver your food to the table. Tipping is done upfront when you order and I bussed my own table after. The menu on Yelp is not at all accurate. The menu on their website is kinda confusing. Example the California burrito on line shows $10.75 bit thats the price without meat. I ordered the brisket jam burger it's a double burger, it doesn't say that, I added lettuce and pickles and a side of Mac and cheese- no drink and it ended up over $30 with the tip. This just is not worth it. And they don't ask how you want it cooked. This is really expensive. read more

My family, friends and I were looking for a place that would accommodate a large party 16 and above. We all decided this would be the place. It was busy when we got there for Saturday night. They have upgraded their food choices since last time we were here. Of course we love the beer choices too. We tasted a few beer options. In addition we would come back for their desserts We appreciate the fast service and food options. Thank you! We will come back read more

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The brisket fries are AMAZING! I didn't even have a chance to take a pic, I devoured them so fast lol read more

This place is the best. We come here almost every weekend. Food is amazing, drinks are refreshing & the ambiance is top tier. If you haven't been here I highly recommend it read more

The food tastes great and the service is good! Band was playing, live entertainment was good

This place is amazing. My husband and I planned a quick wedding and let me tell you Martha was very helpful, courteous and very accommodating. We didn't want a party we just wanted to find a local spot where we can go eat with our family and friends after the ceremony. We have a big family and Thompsons brewery was the only local spot that was able to accommodate all 100 of our guests. Martha was so easy going, responded quickly to all emails. Working with her to reserve part of her space made everything easy. The food was amazing and the service was great. Wendy was the one in charge of our evening and she was always available to make sure everything was taken care of all night. Our wedding was celebrated there January 9 2026 and the brewery has a live band that night. Which was also fun to have as entertainment. The food is great and the prices are very reasonable. Let's not forget the beer. Thank you Martha and the team for helping us enjoy a great night. I highly recommend Thompson Brewery. read more

Food is amazing... love the chicken sandwich and the baked beans and Mac and cheese. Yummy

What can I say about Thompson that hasn't already been said...it's hand's down my family's favorite place, it's the place that my boys want to have their birthday dinners and the place that I chose to have my retirement party...why? Because it's the best place in town for the best burger you'll have in town and a killer selection of amazing beers and other drinks. If you're missing Thompson, you're missing what Riverside really has to offer. read more

Juicy burgers! Great fries! Great drinks, you'll find Stan Lee and very family friendly read more

Thompson Brewing - Kids play corner - American Near Me - Riverside, California

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My friends and I went to the Mud Hut studio next door and had a great time. When we finished we walked over to Thompson Brewing . First of all we made it in time because it filled up fast. I know why. The food was so yummy. I had the pulled pork sandwich. The sauce was so good, the cole slaw crisp and fresh, even the pickles were delicious. We will be going back after we pick up our pieces from Mud Hut. read more

For our first time being there was a great experience, everyone was super nice and the food was so delicious! Thank you again for making it a great first time experience! We will definitely be back and definitely recommend! read more

Fun draft list with 4 and 6 drink tasting flights. Mountain Dew Baja Blast slushees. Big outdoor area with games in the back. Overall the food was OK. Great place to hang out with friends. read more

Thompson Brewing - American Near Me - Riverside, California

Best burger I have had in a really Long time. Simple yet good food not to salty or sweet allowing the ingredients to speak for themselves. Everything we tried was really good. Also the beer was good too especially the tangerine wheat. Will definitely be my go too place for a cheat meal... that being said the options are limited if you are looking for something healthy. The employees were friendly and certainly demonstrated a pride for their product. Super dog friendly outdoors and low key picnic bench style seating. Will certainly go back. read more

Definitely worth coming in the weekend again. The food was good and the beers were great. We got a flight and all of them were great. The blueberry lemonade is real fruit, no preservatives. read more

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The staff is so friendly and remembers us every time we come in. The rotating beers and margaritas are so good, but the food is what keeps us coming back so often. Amazing! read more

Drinks are not good, food is not great. You come to this place if everything else closed.

Food is tasty and 2 of my favorite beers was the tangerine wheat & honey blond. As well as great customer service. This brewery is a must try! read more

Amazing service, amazing food, every time! I am obsessed with their hot mess.. anything! Hot mess chicken sandwhich, hot mess tater tots, hot mess mac and cheese! Please bring back selling your sauce in the larger containers!! The vibe here is also so fun and comfortable. Seating upstairs, ground floor, and outside. This place has become a regular cheat-meal goto read more

Wow. All these years Thompsons Brewery has been in my backyard and I've been missing out!!! My husband and I took our 8 & 10 year old tonight and loved it!! Great food, great cider, great service and great clientele!! Awesome, low key night out for the whole family. Pub Burger, pretzel, wings...YUM! read more

Beers are tasty, the food is amazing and let's talk about the atmosphere, the employees are all amazing and friendly. You must try the pickled michelada read more

Thompson Brewing - Pickle Michelada and Red Beer - American Near Me - Riverside, California

We celebrated my daughter's 40th birthday!! We had a wonderful day !!! My daughter was so happy and surprised! Kristi was so helpful with setting up our reservation!!! Staff and food was great!! The kids were able to play with some of the games and were happy too All the staff and servers were so accommodating and helpful with everything!! Thank you so much for helping us and the reservation of our tables and everything!! A few of our guests had never been before, and said they would definitely be back . Thank you for everything!!! Patricia read more

The food here is EXCELLENT. My wife got the American burger and she said it literally was the best burger she'd had. I had the pub burger and it hit all the spots for me! The beer is awesome too! The service is quick and unfussy, and the ambiance is family friendly and lowkey. 10/10 place, 100% recommend, this isn't just a brewery, it's a full experience, drinks, food, atmosphere and all!!!! read more

It is always a pleasure to come here! Good food, good drinks and great company!! From the moment you walk in the door you are met with smiling faces! read more

Came here on a Sunday with my girlfriend. I was a few minutes early so they weren't open yet. But to my surprise, there were a few groups of people already waiting outside! That's when I knew this place was going to be really good! We ordered the flight to get a variety of beer to try. My favorites were the hazy ipa and Belgian tripel. It's really cool that they have boozy slushies too (seltzer-based) We ordered the award winning pub burger and this thing was massive! Two Wagyu beef patties on a pretzel bun. Super flavorful and definitely worth the price. We also got the hot mess fries and it was really good too. Sweet and savory and giant portions too. You're for sure gonna need a nap after eating these lol Good vibes, great people. Definitely gotta check them out when you're in the area! read more

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