"Bagby Beer Co. is a more recent addition to the Coast Highway — it’s leading the way for gentrification (it sits next to a climbing gym and across the street from a mortuary that’s been there since 1920) along a stretch of what used to be a pretty forgotten part of town. And while the beer here is good (the Worker Bee Golden ale flavored with local honey is delicious, and the All in the Family Amber ale is great and can be ordered in a boot), hopefully the brewers won’t be too offended to hear that the food is almost better. You can get wood-fired pizzas or burgers (including an Impossible option), poutine with pork belly and ale gravy, a local-made cheddar brat, or great specials on the weekends ready to pair with a brew. The trivia night on Tuesdays is great, and in general, Bagby brings a cool, chill vibe to the area. Gentrification has its issues, of course, but if the whole of South Oceanside eventually fills up with places like Bagby, maybe that wouldn’t be so bad after all." - Mike Schramm
