Cast Iron Trading Co.

Found this place by accident and glad we came in. The food is amazing! You have to order at the counter and they bring it to you. I saw tons of craft beers in cans. Not sure but I think I saw 2 taps. Parking is super limited. Has a bathroom but I didn’t use it. I had a special that was posted on the wall. Super delicious.

I attended the prefix menu vegan roast and it was incredible! Such a great value and so fresh and delicious with the perfect amount of spice. Seeding was family style for this event, and such a great idea to get to know your neighbors.

Service was pretty good here. I was the only customer inside. Food was bright out pretty quickly. Everything was freshly made. Taste of the chicken sandwich was decent. Fries were delicious.

Order at the counter, grab your number, go find a table, staff will bring your order. It was a nice day to sit outdoor dining. Although the tables outside are a bit on the smaller wobbly side, but it still worked. This eatery can get really busy around lunch time. I had a delicious chicken salad with their own house made dressing. Super good.

I love that they have a variety of vegan options! I git the “Chicken Thang” and its pretty good! We also came during Happy hour so it was amazing. 🤩

Amazing food!!! Super tasty & fresh! Very friendly staff :) We had burgers, BLT & the specials’ menu smash burger & veggie wrap. They even made us plain pasta instead of Mac and cheese. All dishes were HUGE! Highly recommended!

It’s an eclectic place with great food. We did several dishes. I can’t wait to return and get a pizza. Drink specials after 3pm were nice and a good draft selection 🍻

Wish I could give this place a better review. We ordered for 3 people, side of tots as well. But my husband’s chicken sandwich wasn’t cooked all the way and cold. We sent it back and by the time he got a fresh hot one he was already grossed out. Couldn’t eat it, you only get one chance to make an impression with your food and this wasn’t it. Especially for cold uncooked chicken… I highly recommend the owner either starts buying a thinner cut of chicken or to tenderized them before grilling. Servers were nice and friendly this is why I didn’t completely rate this experience a 1/5

Absolutely delicious food, and I greatly appreciate all of the vegetarian and vegan options. Friendly staff, clean place, not noisy at all on a Thursday evening. Kombucha was "okay" and probably not worth the $8. I heard good things about the beer but we didn't try any. Pro Tip: Be sure to check their "Specials" which are often V/V.

We used to come here at least once a week because it used to be the best burger place in Stockton with great beer and ever since it changed management the food isn't as great.. almost as if they are switching ingredients for cheaper quality(jelly on the Pb&j burger and pickles) and they also increased the prices but somehow portions got way smaller. Seems like they lost a lot of staff too because my food took 57 minutes to be ready. All these changes have not been great and It's very unfortunate because it was one of our favorite dinner spots. Probably won't be returning. Here are some photos showing how food quality and portions have change

Stopped in for a quick bite and it did not disappoint. Food and drinks were good. The venue itself was cold inside so food got cold fast. Service was fast but we had to eat quickly as it was cold in the restaurant. Beers on tap were good.

Cast Iron is under new ownership and they are better than ever!! Fantastic food, fantastic service and a fun, chill atmosphere. They have a fixed menu with all of the staples and they also offer a seasonal menu that changes every two weeks. Many of their ingredients are locally sourced, which we really appreciate. Cast Iron also has a great beer selection with quite a few N/A beers and a some yummy sodas. Join them on the weekends for live music, good beer and great food! We love Cast Iron and will be back again soon!!.

Have been coming here for years with family on Sundays. Good food, good prices and good ambiance. No complaints.

I was just passing through after my Amtrak train got postponed here. Took an Uber over here and it was a godsend after sitting around a train terminal for a couple of hours. Great service, food was excellent, and the beer was good and cold. Nice little ambience as well.

Walking distance to down town, great food and drinks! Would definitely go there again!

Everything was spot on. Except the french fries have all that seasoning. Crap on it. Unless you order it without it.

Found this place by accident and glad we came in. The food is amazing! You have to order at the counter and they bring it to you. I saw tons of craft beers in cans. Not sure but I think I saw 2 taps. Parking is super limited. Has a bathroom but I didn't use it. I had a special that was posted on the wall. Super delicious

Great place for lunch in downtown Stockton ,CA. I ate the BLT and side salad. Yummy

Food is amazing, choices of beer are great. Service is awesome. Every one is so welcoming and nice. If you are looking for a place to grab a quick bite in downtown Stockton, this is an amazing option! The decor inside goes perfectly aligned to their name and we loved their seasonal items menu on the brown paper roll on the wall.

Location not the best, especially for parking unless you work nearby and can walk. We ordered three different burgers, all were ok, expensive, but ok. We were the only ones in the restaurant and the time it took us to get our food was extremely long! They were setting up for a dinner event, however it took 30 minutes to get our food.

Cast Iron has a really chill ambiance and great service! It's a little gem in downtown Stockton and tbh reminds me of an SF restaurant with how trendy it is. My favorite highlight from the restaurant was the Brussels sprouts tacos! Salty , sweet, and savory! Love that they have vegan and vegetarian options! I ordered a brownie to go and it was okay. I also had a few bites of skillet Mac from a friend and I felt it lacked flavor and was a bit dry. The staff were very friendly and attentive and even helped me decide what dessert I wanted to take home! It was a great evening. I will definitely revisit and try some more items on the menu.

Amazing food and stellar service. I would come back here in a heartbeat, not just for the great 2000s punk/rock playlist, but because they make a killer burger and the people are super friendly. Wait times are very quick here, and you order up front. The food is hot and made with care. Portions are also quite large, so you leave feeling full without a huge sticker price. If you're a beer drinker, you'll also love the selection.

Was egregiously overcharged for beer to go. On a recent trip driving from Sacramento to my home in North Carolina and in the Stockton area, I looked up on the Russian River site and found Cast Iron Trading Compny as a location of authorized retailers. What a mistake. I clearly had my mind on my trip and didn't realize the 6 Happy Hops bottles I purchased were sold at 2x the regular retail price. I could have gotten a complete case for the $84 I paid for those 6. I understand a bit of a premium and an extra dollar would have been ok. I wished I'd realized it before I was a half hour down the freeway or I would have not completed the purchase and looked elsewhere. Beware and watch the prices.

First time here to see a band. Great beer choices. They also have cocktails. Food was delicious and very good! Service was amazing! We had burgers which came with lots of fries. Brussels sprouts were fabulous! Great flavor and stayed crispy. Totchos were a hit! Green Goddess Wrap was also good.

Quite the find!! We were very excited to try out The Cast Iron tonight. First impression - whoa, what a cool place! We quickly learned that we needed to get in line to place our order at the counter then take a seat indoors/outdoors. The staff at the front counter were very friendly and able to answer our questions without hesitation. Additionally, I observed how well the staff worked together which says a lot about morale of the employees (and management). We placed our order and decided to take our cocktails and table-top order placard outside to sit since there was live music outside. No more than 10 minutes later our food was brought out. My one "itch" about our experience is that the food came separately. So while I'm sure my food was hot, I waited until my partners food was served before diving in. By the time his food arrived the outside air had cooled my food. Nonetheless, the food was still very good. I had the regular bacon cheeseburger with fries. The burger was cooked to perfection, melted cheese, touch of dressing and I totally appreciated the arugula on the burger. The seasoned fries were excellent as were the tater tots! There were large amount of tater tots and fries, plenty to share between the two of us, and even then we had leftovers which we gave to someone on the street. The sign reads "best burgers." We've only arrived to town a week ago, however, based on my experience this far, I would agree - best burger in town (so far)! We'll definitely be back!

Trying different things seeing how it's gonna work out to be continue on the Food. Ambience chatter typical bar setting service may be better specially welcoming.

I arrived at the restaurant at 12:25 and placed my order at about 1230. I watched order after order after order go out to tables before my food even came to me. I waited 30 minutes for my food to finally show up in the window, and when it came to my table, it was cold so cold that the cheese was not melted on my food And half of the items that were advertised to be on the burger we're not included. I specifically went there because they had plant-based options and it seemed as though my order was forgotten because people who arrived after I did got their food promptly while mine was still nowhere to be found. The burger itself was cold and flavorless. It was an afterthought. It simply seemed like they forgot and threw a bunch of ingredients on a plate and for $25 that's ridiculous. Their french fries were over seasoned and over salted so much so that I could barely eat them

Its been a year since I ate here with my family so we decided to give it a try since we all remember how good the food was especially the dessert. I was extremely disappointed during my visit yesterday for the following reasons: wait time was long, no dessert (main reason i went), i saw people get served who ordered after me, and the food was absolutely trash when it came to taste. I remember the staff a year ago and they clearly have new people that took over but the dishes do not taste home made at all. It's like a little kid attempted to make the food but was not taught the original recipes. I told my husband i would of rather had taco truck or taco bell and enjoyed my food more than here especially for the price. I also told him this is why i dont like to tip until AFTER i get my food because too many times you tip thinking your food will come out good or maybe you dont wait that long but it changes nothing so it feels like your throwing money in the trash. I would not recommend and i will not be coming back ever again. I tried the buffalo flatbread which was a special of the day and id say subway tastes better. My husband got a burger and fries. He said the burger was ok. I tried a couple fries and they were overcooked and over-seasoned. My daughter got a grilled cheese which did not look or taste like it did a year ago. She ate her food last time but yesterday she said it was disgusting. She is 3 and grilled cheeses dont have much ingredients to mess up but my daughter refused to eat and wanted me to make her a grilled cheese at home. My sister tried a chicken sandwich and said it was alright but she wouldn't go back. My nephew who is 5 had a kids burger with fries and said he did not like it but was hungry. Save your time and money.

Driving up to Calaveras for the weekend to check out the state park - dinner time fell right around the time we were driving near Cast Iron in Stockton - did a quick Yelp search - we decided to take a break and get a real meal vs. fast food. The beer selection was great - happy to find Pliney the Elder on tap and of course ordered that - tasted great and the food was much more than we expected - the tacos, the burgers, the fries, the TATER TOTS! All delicious. We didn't have high expectation, and we were so very pleasantly surprised. Plus, the employees were very nice and seemed happy enough to be there - we don't often end up in Stockton but hey, if you do, you should seriously consider eating and drinking here! -

Coming back on our second visit and the quality of service remains the same if not greater! This time we brought along the whole family and staff was happy to accommodate our meals to fit out pickiest eaters. The ambiance was enjoyable and having a rotating menu of specials means I got try something totally new and different from last time. This evening I enjoyed half off pizzas for our Littles and $5 pints so I recommend following them on Instagram or their other social media pages to keep up with their special offers and events. Can't wait to bring yhe family back again!

Don't get me started about their burgers! So freaking fire but when I'm feeling like a skinny girl I get the southwest salad. We need more places like this in the valley. Recognition is needed where it's due. This is a town gem for sure. Btw their alcoholic beverages so good too

Excellent food, service, beer selection when you can't talk the judge into a hardship excuse! The pickles are the bomb.

Pros: Very friendly service Good menu with something for everyone Decent food Casual atmosphere Seems like a local favorite Cons: Downtown Stockton feels very sketchy, so this is a bit of an oasis/anomaly The night we visited they had a horrendously bad music group performing outside, which drove us inside (which was pleasant) We waited forever for our food. Counter service. 30-min wait for food. Didn't seem that busy. Other: This place feels like a great place to stop on a rural day trip. Or a ski town spot. But, in downtown Stockton, it feels like it fell out of the sky. I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could.

Hip food drink spot in downtown Stockton. Had the Diablo Shrimp Tacos(2) & the Cast Iron Mac & cheese. Soft tacos with big seasoned shrimp,radish, slaw, jalapeños,very tasty. Not overly spicy could have been hotter 4 me. Almost a fettuccine sauce in the mac cheese, breadcrumbs,light flavor & rich. We took a couple of Shrimp/jalapeños outta the tacos & mixed it with the mac cheese. Margaritas, wine & a good beer selection. Live jazz trio in the courtyard outside was a nice bonus & they were talented. Great staff!

This restaurant/pub is located in downtown Stockton. The food is made to order, the ingredients used are fresh and taste high quality. You can tell they take pride in every order whipped out. The service staff is very friendly. For first time visitors, order at the register - the specials on the wall change periodically and they also have a paper menu with other options. Order at the register, pay, collect your number and wait for your food to be brought out to your table (for dine-in). Parking is hectic on weekdays but this place is definitely worth it.

I really enjoy eating here! The specials I enjoy on the wall. The chicken thang with chimichurri sauce is an easy favorite. Veggie Burger was delicious as well love the arugula on it comes with pickles and jalapeños on the side . Staff is friendly and the vibe makes you feel lol you are somewhere else. I'm a big fan and look forward to returning!

Great downtown location. Greeted with a smile and eagerness to serve. Made suggestions and answered questions. The food from the top to bottom was on point!! Even the Catsup and pickles. Had the best BLT sandwich I've ever had!! Margarita was special to look at and tasted amazing! Good selection of IPA brews. Atmosphere inviting and clean! Prices very reasonable! Definitely will

Honestly the best food spot in the downtown Stockton area! The service is really nice and the food is even better. I substituted regular fries for garlic fries and they tasted like authentic garlic. Everything was so fresh and delicious. They have this green sauce, sooo good i still think about it haha. They have outside seating as well as indoor seating. It is on the bit of the pricey side for lunch but you get what you pay for. 10/10 recommend if you're in the downtown area and in need of a good meal.

Stopped in for lunch. Loved the blue-bird sliders with blueberry jam. Husband loved the hamburger. Great service!

Where to start... when we walked in we were immediately greeted from Raven who was nothing short of amazing. We asked questions about the menu, being our first time visiting the restaurant, she was patient and friendly, answering every question we had. The food was AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS, the service was EXCELLENT, and the ambience was completely AUTHENTIC! We will be back when we are in town again! Thank you Cast Iron Trading team, it was amazing.

I found this place totally last minute on Yelp. I was trying to find a place for 15 people after my daughter's UOP graduation. I initially had reservations for 5:30, but grad ended early, I called and they were able to quickly accommodate us, right after opening! Everyone and I mean everyone loved their meals! Several people orders the Nugget Burger (with PB&J), Cast Iron Burger, Pesto Chicken, Chicken Fried Steak and Tot-Chos. I wish we knew about this place earlier! Now our daughter is done in Stockton, but I am sure we will make another stop. Oh and they are super friendly too

Loved having lunch here! Great menu. I was able to have a delicious burger on gluten free bread along with a very good iced tea. The restaurant is attractive and clean. Many customers of all ages came in for lunch. I'm so glad I found this on Yelp.

Traveling from Kentucky. Looked up spots between Sacramento and Mariposa. Top rated spot was this one! One of the top BLTs I've had. So so good

AMAZING!!!! Two huge burgers, fries, beer, and a giant serving of Mac and cheese for only 65$. This place is a must try. Servers are friendly and food came out very quickly. Everything tastes homemade and I'm definitely coming back again!!

The food was delicious and the owner accommodate with vegan requests. It's a great place to grab a lunch/quick bite. The portions were very generous.

This is the best hamburger in Stockton, hands down! Always hoppin in downtown. Go soon and go often.

Great restaurant! Mostly pub fare. It is definitely worth a try. Gets very busy at lunch time. Small restaurant with limited tables. Food is delicious

Good food and good drinks! Would recommend if you're in the area. The brunch is great and the lunch sandwiches are really good.

The wait staff was very friendly and helpful, but I was underwhelmed by the food. It was a trendy cute cafe but my food was cold before I even got it.

Passing through town and stopped in for a late lunch. Decent food and IPA selections.

This place is really hidden but is a nice spot that has a good round of beers . If you're looking for a nice spot to chill you should come here. It's around all of the other places in Center square. The service is nice, and it's a cool hole in the wall. Only thing I'm missing is the full bar qualities.

Everything was delicious and worth every dollar. The service was great and the staff were very inviting and friendly. The atmosphere is really nice and the music made it a very pleasant experience. I ordered the veggie burger with garlic fries, brussel sprouts, and a new cider. I also tried a new menu option from the restaurant which was like a re-constructed nacho that I really enjoyed. Definitely will return to check out the live music one day and enjoy another tasty meal.

The food is very good! The staff were very friendly. The ambiance is very nice. I'll definitely be back. Definitely a hidden in Stockton.

It took 35 minutes to receive food burnt black with soggy fries on the side. The cook made this, saw it burnt and it was given to a server anyways who saw it was burnt and still decided to serve it to me and my lady. This blatant lack of effort and customer care is not okay.

Service was great but food not up to par. Went for lunch today around 1 with the hubby. He ordered a burger and i ordered a pesto sando with their rustic tomato soup. We received our food 5 minutes after ordering and it wasn't busy at all. The tomato soup is broth with chunks of tomato and soggy croutons. It was barely warm. I thought okay maybe they served it too fast. Tasted our entree and the food was barely warm. They must precook all their food and have it ready to serve. They should really reconsider serving food that isn't up to temp to avoid food poisoning. I won't be back even tho I strongly believe places deserve second chances. But my stomach cringes at the thought of food poisoning.

Nice little self service restaurant downtown. Went for a lunch on weekday. Great vibe. Food was good. Will go back. Garlic fries were delicious.

I ordered the Mac skillet and the cheese burger . I was kinda hesitant that my five year old would approve, but once our food arrived he had no problem eating allllll of it . The ladies that work here are very sweet and helpful and know the menu well . They reopen for dinner time and have live music . Will definitely try again during the evening.