Headlands Brewing - Lafayette

Solid beers and good food. Their WC IPAs are tasty. The pretzel and black bean burger with bacon were delicious too. Also, I know what you’re thinking… black bean burger ADD bacon?! Adding pork to a veggie burger…. Who would do such a thing? Me. I did. It was delicious. I’d do it again. You should too.

Very good place to enjoy some quality variety of beers and solid grill menu. Really like the vibe of the place and the spot in town with some older style buildings rather than so many other modern and stake places. Burger and sausage plate were very good, and didn't take too long even on a crowded holiday.

Really great brewery, with some tasty beers and really tasty food too! I had the Lafayette lager, the five year anniversary cider, the Diablo (all beef hotdog), and the all beef Chicago dog. The beers were great and the all beef hotdogs were delicious! The service at this brewery was phenomenal too, despite it being busy they managed to get drinks and food to the patrons in a quick and timely manner. As far as the ambiance, the interior was clean and comfortable, and the exterior was a turf lawn with wooden benches and chairs circling the area. It also rained when we went and they had umbrellas setup outside which was very much appreciated! Will definitely be back!

Awesome vibe. Good beers. Kids friendly. Dog friendly. Family Friendly. I saw the real diversity peacefully co-exist here. Love it.

The smash burger was solid. The day we went they ran out of a lot of beers but the selection they had was still decent. Overall the atmosphere was pretty chill for a holiday.

Headlands is a great brewery, the beer and food are good, and the atmosphere and location are great. I enjoy coming here at least once a week for a beer and relaxing outside. They offer all their beers in various sizes: 13oz, 16oz, 20oz (20oz seems like a rare find these days in California!). Known for their awesome smash burger, I highly recommend it for the smash burger connoisseur out there.

Nice place, most of the staff was friendly. They had a band playing outside. The nachos were ok. The smash burgers were amazing.

My mother found this place and told me it's the best Smashburger she's ever had. It didn't take me much time to see if she was right and I'll say this is the best Smashburger I've ever had.

Great atmosphere! Wonderful staff! Delicious food...I recommend the smash burger and the pretzel. I will be back again someday. Edit: The beer was great as well! I had the Always Somethin' IPA and the Hawk Hill (hefeweizen)

Very nice space, solid beer, pretty good food. The space is big with lots of outdoor and some indoor seating, very welcoming, kid and dog friendly. The beer is mostly great! The hefeweizen is one of the best in the Bay Area and the Oktoberfest beer was quite good. I was a bit disappointed in the Christmas spiced beer (it just didn't have much flavor), but I've liked other beers of theirs I've had at other places. The food menu isn't huge but what we got was quite good. The smashburger was a bit small but very tasty. The all beef frank with sauerkraut and mustard was simple but good. And the soft pretzel with beer cheese was excellent!

My sister lives nearby and recommended that we stop at this place on a sunny Sunday afternoon. It was soooooo hot outside but we braved the heat and decided to go. The business has an air conditioned indoor area, covered outdoor areas, and the turf area with umbrellas. It was so accommodating. We sat with 4 adults and 2 kids outside at one of the fire pits on the turf (fire pit not lit bc HELLA HOT). You can order from QR codes outside, at a window on the outside or inside the taproom. The staff was so friendly and the food was delicious. They have different types of burgers, hot dogs, nachos and other goodies. The beet on tap is delicious, especially the IPAs! They even have frose We stayed for about 4 hours. Can't wait to go back here again. TVs: YES, inside and out Bathrooms: 2 located outside Water Station: 2: 1 indoor, 1 outdoor Non alcoholic options: YES! Food: yes, the filling kind Kid friendly: Yes! Pet friendly: yes

Wow, would definitely come back here and try their brews and more food! I went to Headlands for a small event and we all sat outdoors. There wasn't many shade opportunities tho. They have indoor seating as well. There was a spot outside to order your food and drinks and the process was easy. Water outside too, which was soooo appreciated since it was a hot day. They do burgers, various sausages (including vegan ones), and a bit more. I got their cheeseburger and it was a smashburger and was excellent. Came with a side of chips as well. The husband tried their sausage plate with the hot link and a polish (?) sausage and he enjoyed it. He isn't really social, but I was glad to hear him say he'd try more stuff here, which is a great sign! The kids got their plain burgers and they ate it all up. Good stuff. Re drinks, my husband got the frozen pink lemonade. It was gorgeous. I tried their CBD sparkling water, blackberry flavor. It looked pretty neat- all cloudy milky white, and it tasted pretty good. I may need to look up CBD water from now on! Excellent atmosphere. Some games outside too. Dog friendly outdoors. Service was great as well. Can't wait to try some more stuff!

3 for the ordering experience otherwise 5. You know, it was a work day and then a workout and all I wanted was a cool beverage and a nibble. Yes, we got those things and it was all pretty taste. What left a bad taste was the attitude of the person working the counter. She didn't greet us and acted as if we were bothering her. It looked like she was multitasking so it wasn't clear that she heard our order. We ordered the frose' and the sausage plate. She poured two glasses of a white wine and we said, that we ordered the frose' and she mumbled that she wasn't done. Being our first time ordering this we understood as she dispensed some frozen rose colored goodness into the glass. Okay! Despite our shocking lack of customer experience, we had a nice time on the spacious outdoor patio. Our plate arrived promptly and satisfied our cravings. This is a great family friendly place for beverages and bites. Street parking and a BBQ restaurant adjacent. There is live music there on Fridays. Please support this local business

The Beer is excellent and a wide selection. The atmosphere on the weekends is chaotic as it crowded and way to many toddlers running around unsupervised. kids/toddler playground vibes, no doubt at this brewery I would recommend going during the week. Also, the menu should offer a basic salad. Was surprised there was no salad on the menu.

We just came here for the first time and we loved it! We brought our infant son and sat in the shade out on the patio. There were so many great beer choices, as well as a frosé and a special frozen drink called the Orchard Frost, which was basically a frozen hard cider. Awesome! Sweet and refreshing, perfect for a nursing mom or someone who isn't really into beer. The staff were SO kind and helpful. We loved all their recommendations. We tried both the chicken carnachos and the double smash burger.... AMAZING. We would come back here just for the smash burger! We came right after church, when they opened, on a Sunday afternoon. It was easy to find seating, but I imagine it gets busy quickly during the late afternoon. But when a brewery has great food, happy staff, and good company, of course it's busy!! We will be regulars here very soon!

Best burger on the planet. We love to watch games by the fireplaces outside and enjoy the great food. Staff is very friendly. Service superb.

Food was fair and small amount... They need to make it taste better & have bigger portions.. service done through the app so it's okay if you are tech savvy.... Outside ambience is great.. Most of the seats are outdoors.. Not many seats indoor ...

Great, friendly service on a Saturday afternoon where we enjoyed tasty smash burgers (cooked on a flattop grill right by the outside ordering window and served with chips and pickle) and delicious beers! Also scarfed down their sausage plate with hot links that were notable for their flavor and decent level of heat. Excellent selection of a wide range of different styles of beers to enjoy in their outside patio/beer garden that have various seating areas or inside tables. Can't wait to get back here soon!

Great place to hang out in Lafayette! I had passed by Headlands Brewing several times and their outdoor patio always caught my eye. I came here with a girlfriend last month for some drinks. I got the Frosé and the Pretzel with cheese. The Frosé was delicious and the pretzel was so bomb! The bread was nice and soft. We got to enjoy our drinks outside on the patio, they were nice enough to turn on their firepit for us. Their staff were all friendly too. I'll try to come back again soon for one of their Trivia nights!

Super friendly staff. Great beer selection and smash burgers. Their hours are optimized for their business which makes business sense.

I've spent a decent amount of time at the Headlands Lafayette taproom. They're always releasing new beers and I've yet to try one I didn't like. They make some of the best west coast and hazy IPAs. The tap room staff is awesome and the food is all delicious. Do yourself a favor and get the smash burger. The Berkeley location is equally as awesome and I'm counting down the days until Walnut Creek opens!

$11 for a 16oz mundane Dbl IPA is disappointing. Fieldworks does better doubles for $8 to $9 or so. Humble Sea has a Triple for $11. Just say'n... Nice set-up though, now if they can only get their barbeque neighbor on the same page.

Definitely a great ambiance! Not many food options and nachos can be better! Smash burgers were good! Staff were great!

You probably know Headlands is a great spot to catch a game, hear a Sunday band, enjoy a WIDE selection of brews and myriad other drinks, wolf down a delicious smashburger and/or sausage...BUT did you know that it is a GREAT place to hold an event????!!!! You will find the entire staff willing to help you plan and execute your event according to your needs - HUGE shout out to Traci and Zack who were our onsite contacts and Adam who does NOT know the word "no"! They were all incredibly flexible, compassionate, accommodating or supportive. Our event received RAVE reviews for the food, drinks and vibe from our friends and family who joined us (all 140 attendees!). Run over to Headlands and tell them "Joyce" sent you!

We came here on a beautiful Saturday. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and experienced great customer service. Price of food is very reasonable and loved the variety of outdoor seating. Will return!

IYKYK...hidden gem, Lucious mountain vibes and epic brews! Need I say more? Bad ass music that's local even if it's just a solo or Duo artist, and also fresh sausages made to order, vegan ones too, you can see em in the pics! Dig it! And drink a brew for Homer and Homies! And shout out to Jason for the best customer service ever!

A wonderful venue to hang out with the kids, to watch sports, and/or enjoy some delicious brews from some of the most talented brewers around. Smash burgers are the bomb! They have vegetarian patty and sausage options which are far better than your standard fare. The pretzels are also quite good, and if you show up on a Thursday you will find amazing street tacos. If you turn up on Wednesday they have trivia which is super fun and offers gift cards for the top 3 winners! Management is excellent. They treat their staff well and it shows. There is always someone on hand for whatever you may need if you ask for it. Couldn't say enough nice things about this place!

Just checking in from Headlands Brewery! What a delightful outing this has been. The beer is absolutely fantastic, and the smash burgers are simply perfect. Highly recommend this spot for a wonderful experience! Hill 88

We have been meaning to check out Headlands out for so long and finally got the chance to do so! There are so many cozy spots to choose from on their outdoor patio, and no matter where you sit, it feels like you have your own little space to relax. The food is fantastic (you HAVE to try the Smash Burgers!), and the beer is crispy, refreshing, and full of flavor. Plus, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming! We weren't sure which beer to go with, and the staff was super knowledgable and even gave us a little taste to help us decide. We'll definitely be coming back with our friends and dog Lucy, now that we know it's also dog friendly!

Headlands is a fantastic spot in Lafayette. It's super family and dog-friendly, a feature that differentiates it from most Lafayette restaurants. The smash burgers are amazing, and they're only $10. The tap list is extensive; they always have at least one pilsner, light lager, West Coast IPA, wheat beer, German-style beer, Double IPA, hazy IPA, sour, stout, and many other options. They also have 6+ stellar wines on tap if beer isn't your thing. The staff is very friendly as well, and the service is quick. I typically receive my food in under 15 minutes, and the staff is always generous in allowing me to sample new beers on tap. Highly recommend dropping by!

This place is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff is super friendly. Their beers are outstanding--my favorites are the Point Bonita Pilsner and the Party Wave Lager. I liked that I could purchase a four-pack of each to take home too. The food is just as good; the smash burgers were delicious and generous. Plus, the ample outdoor patio is perfect for enjoying a drink, especially on sunny days. Headlands is a fantastic spot to relax with friends. Can't wait to go back! Cheers!

Smash burgers. 'Nuff said. Go now. Beer is obvs great too, but SMASH BURGERS. They're so fkng good. Also, great patio.

Good beer. Good space. Good employees. Ordered (chicken) sausage platter. Sausage tasted like it'd been resting on the edge of the grill for hours. Not fresh -- tough and chewy. Returned the food, which was easy enough.

Drinks are always good. Not a beer but Frose is my favorite. Good selection of beers and friendly staff. Nice outdoor seating. They have a limited food menu. Smash burger smell great - I have not had one but friends say they are good.

Love the atmosphere , the wiggly sitting areas around the outdoor gas fire that really invite you to stay and enjoy a few drink and the all you need food wise ie sausages, pretzels and any combo of those two. There is a huge variety of brews available all fresh and tasting very unique. Service is well organized and straight forward. Ordering inside goes faster than the outdoor window. There is ample parking but it is a very busy spot so it can be tricky to park.

Stopped in for a late lunch, after a trip up to the Concord Habit for Humanity ReStore location from Fremont. What a nice experience! The Pt. Bonita Pilsner was even better on draft than from my usual cans at home. My wife loved the craft no-sugar ice tea on tap too. The Food! Smash burger(double), Costa dog, and pretzel were all great looking, and delicious! We had a great 2 topper overlooking the lower gated area. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The weather was perfect for an al fresco meal. Hope to return with some more of our family soon.Great job Headlands Brewing Company!

We went to visit Headlands again today--always a happy and fun time. I love to update my review occasionally so that people can see the consistency in their amazing service and product. We took our puppy, brought our neighbor and decided to walk down and grab a table for the game. My partner ordered and my friend and I took a seat outdoors. A server came by almost immediately and offered my puppy a water bowl--HOW SWEET! The sun was shining on the patio and it was so packed with families, dogs, just people having a great time. Zack greeted us after a bit and asked if we were happy, needed anything and was everything okay? Of course! It's always amazing. We did ask him if he would switch the baseball game to the Heat/Bucks game as we are a basketball family and it's PLAYOFFS!!! He obliged and said he'd rather watch basketball too ;) Thank you Zack! We enjoyed two smash burgers, a pretzel, nachos, a sausage dog and hella beers. Everything delicious. I do have only one thing that is not absolutely perfect: the cheese sauce for the pretzel is kinda watery. My friend told Zack and he got her more, but it's the only complaint I can ever find about this gem of a beer garden here in Lafayette. Thank you Headlands for welcoming me, my dog and my friends every week for an awesome beer and game. #loveitatheadlands

Staff is next level awesome. Super friendly. Know their stuff. Smash burgers are killer. If they have a saison or Belgian on. Drink it.

Such a great vibe! I love the outdoor experience and staff is super friendly! I have been coming here for the past year and it never disappoints. The smash burgers are delicious, always cooked perfectly the beer options are great, my favorite is the Cargo shorts Pale Ale!

This place is a pretty cool place to hang out. We sell their beer at my work and generally I've been pretty happy whenever I drink their stuff. This is my first time going to their location. They have about six of their beers on tap And they also carry about six or seven other companies beers on tap, which I thought was kind of nice. Also their food's pretty good. I've only eaten there that one time and I had their double smashburger

Decent food. The service was terrible being declined for alcohol due to 3 forms of ID but one without photo. Figure it out.

10000/10 experience at headlands every time! The staff is so welcoming, and so knowledgeable about the company and everything beer! Adrianna is especially is so sweet and friendly!

Great atmosphere, great food and great beer. Service was stellar and the place was super clean. I'll be back for sure.

Ambiance is great there was outdoor seating that was all fenced in. There was music via speaker. You order your food and drinks at a window and they bring your food to your table. The people that work there are the least friendly people with no personality. We did not come in contact with one nice worker and I met at least four or five people. The food is marginal.

Headlands is a gem of a brewery that serves the most amazing smash burgers, and I am beyond impressed! Not only does this place offer a wide selection of craft beers that are brewed in-house, but their smash burgers are out of this world. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, each bite was a delight to the taste buds. The combination of the perfectly seasoned beef patty, melted cheese, fresh veggies, and a soft bun was pure magic. The service was friendly and efficient, adding to the overall fantastic experience. The ambiance was great as well, making it a great spot to hang out with friends or enjoy a meal alone. If you're a fan of great beer and delicious burgers, this brewery is a must-visit. I'll definitely be returning for more of those mouthwatering smash burgers!

Excellent food and drinks. Could always do with a little more beer cheese for the pretzel, but that's just me loving their beer cheese. The staff came around to ensure everyone was enjoying the food and clear tables. Cute fire pits and areas to hand out. Kid & dog friendly!

Headlands is AWESOME! I'm a sucker for outdoors so I love their space. They brew great beer too, I haven't had a beer from them that I didn't like & all the food is great. The smash burgers are BOMB! If you haven't had one, it's a must. I love that they are 1% FTP too, that's a total bonus!

Food was great. Drinks were great. Ambience was nice on a Sunday evening. Our time here was let down by one of the bar staff who was a little rude when we asked for a number flag for my autistic son (we had already ordered). They stated there were not enough available as the place gets busy. Given there were over 20 flags and the rotation of flags was fast this clearly was the server deciding they couldn't help pacify my son and just a less than convincing response. I don't normally write up incidents like this, but the attitude was completely off. Shame, everything else was good.

Visited most recently on Cinco de Mayo and enjoyed the tacos and beer special. The tacos were great, I wish they were offered daily. The seasonal Ensueno dark Mexican lager was fantastic. Among their everyday beers, on prior visits I enjoyed Point Bonita pilsner and Hawk Hill hefeweizen. Headland's beer menu provides the %ABV, but I wish it also included IBU. I prefer beers under 45 IBU, and listing IBU on the menu would help me better order beer I am likely to enjoy, especially when navigating hazy IPAs. Had a hot dog there previously which was good and look forward to trying a smash burger. Wish they had a side option other than plain potato chips - mini pretzels would be nice. Service from the bar to the grill to the floor staff are friendly and efficient. They have plenty of staff working the patio on weekends keeping things clean and organized. It is a nice environment to relax and visit, and there is one TV to watch sports if you sit in the right area. Street parking is a good option on weekends as the lot fills and can be hard to navigate when the neighboring businesses are open. Definitely recommend beer lovers give Headlands a try. As a bonus, on purchases of specific beers they make dollar donations to benefit CA state parks and other local charities. They also host fund-raising events from time to time to benefit community charities. Good business, good neighbors.

Amazing selection of local beers and a great atmosphere with such friendly and helpful staff. For someone who enjoys sours and specialty beers this place is ideal. Couldn't recommend here enough!

Craving a burger and a cold beer? Headlands is 100% the place to be. From live music on Tuesday & Sundays to trivia on Wednesdays there's always something fun going on at headlands. Beer is always cold, as winter approaches 49ers games will be on. Definitely the place for a fun time

The drinks were great, the location and ambience were wonderful, but the staff was so rude. There were 8 of us and each couple ordered separately, and were surprised to return to the table with the same negative experience, both times at the counter. The woman working there was completely dismissive. We felt like we were bothering her. One of the gentlemen behind the bar was also very rude to one in our party and swearing to his coworker loudly enough for us to hear at our table. I do want to say the woman clearing tables was lovely and friendly- so Headlands did something right hiring her! Headlands has a ton of potential. It is a prime location and a super cute environment inside and on the patio. The beer and drinks were excellent. They just need to rethink or retrain their serving staff and then it would be 5+ stars.

Agree with other reviewers who said this is a place to come for the beer, not for the food. Which I can't exactly fault them for -- it's a brewery. But given that they do have food on the menu, and a pretty decently sized menu at that, I was hoping the food would be better than it was. Came on a hot Saturday afternoon and it was really busy. We were lucky we managed to swoop on one of the only remaining tables left (like many breweries, seating is self-served and you order at the counter). So just keep that in mind if you're trying to come here with a group. We also got lucky that it was in the shade; with the breeze blowing, it was a nice experience. Not too loud, just people enjoying the beautiful weather and drinks. Service was friendly and the food came out pretty fast after ordering. My husband tried the Hawk Hill beer and liked it, but the four of us in our group were pretty underwhelmed by the food. The smash burgers ($10.50) had a nice grilled flavor and were tasty, but they were really small; I'd recommend making it a double for $13 if you're hoping for a more satisfying meal. They also come with potato chips (and not very many) on the side, which isn't the ideal side for a burger. They can't do fries because they have a really small kitchen, so that was a little disappointing. The burger was also a little too simple, just grilled onions, pickles, special sauce, and cheese. Nothing you'd go out of your way for, just something to wash down with your drink if you're feeling peckish. One of the group got the Costa sausage ($11.50) and also felt underwhelmed by it. Just ok, not great. The carnachos ($13.50) were the most successful dish, but note that it's not really sharable. Maybe between two people at most, if that. A nice place to sit and have a drink for beer drinkers, but not really a food destination.

We love Headlands! Our go-to spot when we want comfort food, good brews, and a fun & chill atmosphere. Within walking distance for us, so that's also an added perk. Super kid-friendly and we love being able to watch the game or enjoy live music while we socialize. Such a great addition to Lafayette!

Spontaneous stop by turned out to me a very cute discovery here in Lafayette. Very interesting place with the cute outside seating to oversee uptown main strip on the rainy night with a great beer selection and very knowledgeable staff offering what your heard desires. Hawk Hill Hefeweizen ($8.50) was a bit plain and got compensated with flavorful pilsner. Smash Burger ($9.50) as good as it can be, can be substituted with bbq meats and delicious sauce from next door. Atmosphere and vibe are amazing with comfy and heated outdoor seating and very cool view. Enjoyed and will be back for more.

Wonderful spot for outdoor beers. Staff is super friendly, and the smash burgers are amazing.

Perfect spot to get drinks with friends and family. Plenty of outdoor seating with heating lamps and firepits. I love that they have so many vegan options on the menu (shout out to the Beyond Brat). Food is affordable and comes out quickly. Drinks are available in half pours and they've got a great selection of wines, ciders, and hard kombucha if you're not a beer drinker.