Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub

Loud bar scene 80% of the time. Bummed by service when we came in before six and they took a good while to seat us then, then the waitress took 10 plus minutes to stop by…. My wife asked for something off the happy hour menu that ended at six and was told no, and was suggested to her that she should have gotten here earlier… so not a great look. There are many ways to handle asks and even say no. That is not one of them. I felt the response was a bit lack luster from management as well ( offered to comp a round but I’m we all had water). I get busy, I get tired, mistakes happen but for Thursday night this was unfortunate. We have had some decent food and service in the past so I’m hopping this was just an outlier. Food was decent but mine (burger) was barely warm, Shane for the good looking fries.

I came in for dinner last night with my wife and some friends and had a great time. Our waiter, a tall gentleman, was prompt, friendly, and attentive. The food came out quickly and was delicious. I got the fish tacos and my wife got the mushroom burger, highly recommend both. The restaurant is big and lively, and the staff seemed to be enjoying themselves which is always a good sign in my book. It was my first visit last night, but it won't be my last!!

Best spot in town! My wife and I went here for dinner to try it out. First time staff was friendly & attentive. We were sat quickly and our server was very knowledgeable when it came to cocktails. My wife wasn’t sure what she wanted she just told the server she liked tequila and he took care of the rest and boy did she love her drink she downed the first and quickly ordered a second. Food was hot and fresh what else can you ask for? We’ll be back every week!

From the moment we walked in, the service was exceptional. Very attentive, friendly, and professional. Our server made great recommendations and ensured we had everything we needed without being overbearing. The food was just as good, each dish was presented well and clearly made with care. I would recommend this spot to anyone looking for a great meal with friendly service!

This is not like the one in San Jose. The cheese curds are just as good. We had to wait to get seated and it was not busy at all. The hostess was too busy sitting at the bar. I didn’t get a picture of her sitting at the bar but she was sitting there when we came in and she pretty much sit there the whole time while we ate after we waited for her to seat us. On the other hand we did have a good server, he just want very friendly or happy.

Laughing Monk Brewery is always a treat! The service is friendly and attentive, and the food and drinks are consistently YUM. The vibe really comes alive on Friday nights with live music. It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy great beer/wine, tasty bites, and an awesome atmosphere. Definitely our Friday night go-to for fun with family and friends.

This is going to be a bit of a longer review so stay with me. I was in town last week for business, and was looking for somewhere to watch the Chargers game on Sunday, decided to try this place out. The young ladies working behind the bar on were very friendly, got the game on for me right away, and didn't mind I stayed a while while watching. My IPA was good, burger was good, overall good experience. I tried to go back for dinner on Tuesday only to find a sign that they were closed, giving their staff a few days off after the holidays. A little frustrating, but thats a nice thing for a business to do. I must have missread the dates on the sign because I tried to go back on Thursday and some of the staff cleaning tables and shelves on their patio informed me it was their annual deep cleaning day, and would be open normal hours the next day. Again, a little frustrating but that was my fault for not reading the sign right. I went back again for dinner last night and it wasy BUSY. I had to wait a bit for a table, but the girls at the front desk were very nice. Got seated under the awning, and was ready to just get another burger and enjoy my last night in town. My server, Kenton, informed me of the prime rib special they do on Fridays. Couldn't pass up a prime rib for 25$. The portion was huge! Cooked perfectly, came out quickly, beer was great again. All around amazing meal. After reading some of the negative reviews on here I feel like I need to share my experience. Everyone working had a smile on their face, I was greeted with nothing but kindness. Taken care of quickly, and the place has a great atmosphere. For a business to care about their staff enough to close after the holidays for some rest is unheard of where I live. Even on their deep cleaning day the young men i talked to seemed to be having a good time. If I lived in the area I would be a regular, and will 100% be back when I am in town again in a few months. Great job Laughing Monk!!

Management no longer cares about the quality of food and quality of service. A year ago the food was fresh. The staff were attentive and friendly and now Staff are more interested in speaking to one another, had to wait 15 minutes for the staff to stop talking to even notice that we were sitting and waiting. Food was pre-cooked and reheated. Metal seats are incredibly uncomfortable. Reading reviews on Facebook, I have not read one positive experience in the last year. I hope management sees this and desires to make positive changes and reach out to the community requesting to give you a try again. Until then, I will never set foot in that place again.

I have hosted several events here and the staff is so accomodating and friendly. Thee drinks are delicious and quick! You should definitely try their raspberry margarita. The ambiance is also super cute and hip! highly reccomend.

Stopped in while visiting a friend in the area. This place is great. Lots of nice indoor and outdoor seating. Some with fire pits. They even have some well protected outdoor seating for mixed weather. I was met and sat right away. This ambience is great. Good music and well thought out use of the space. The beer selection is great. See beers on tap pictures. The Oktoberfest snacks are great too. I highly recommend the Bavarian Pretzel! Great cheese and mustard dipping sauces and PLENTY to share. I got the west coast IPAs. And no complaints. They are opening a location in central SF which I am looking forward to checking out.

I ordered chicken tenders for my toddler, and they were served frozen. When we informed the server, she attempted to downplay the issue by saying, "Oh, they're cold?" No--they were frozen, which is a significant difference. When the chicken tenders were brought back, they were ripped open exactly like the ones we had sent back, and they had been fully "nooked," which made us highly concerned they were the same tenders simply reheated. I mentioned this to the server, and she became defensive, insisting it was impossible because she had personally thrown the original tenders away. Her response and demeanor were unpleasant and unnecessarily combative, and because our toddler was with us, we chose not to escalate the situation further. Both my husband and I strongly believe the same chicken was refried, which raises a serious sanitation concern. The server also claimed that the cook had ripped the chicken open to ensure it was fully cooked. It is unclear why a professional kitchen would need to tear food apart to determine doneness, or why any establishment would feel it is acceptable to serve visibly ripped-open food to guests.

It's kind of hard to find in the shopping center, we accidentally entered through the back. Server was nice! The fries were really good! I got the smoked Gouda burger and it tasted ok but felt cooked from frozen. The meat was kinda soft and gray so I didn't finish the second half. My husband had the bbq whiskey burger that was really tasty so I'm not sure what happened. The cider was light and crispy really yummy. My husband had a flight.

Food came out quickly, and the ingredients seemed to be fresh and good quality. Also the flavor profiles of the salads are just as good as I remember

Ok ok what do you do when you are from the Bay area, you are visiting friends in the area and they make a great suggestion for dinner, and they are paying.? ..hello you go!! I must say, this suggestion from my friend was wonderful. Generally speaking, I am a bit apprehensive of peoples suggestions nowadays, last time I did that I ended up at a horrible fondue place in France ;-) Hey I had a free miles ticket..ok enough for the wise cracks!! So this place was the bomb. Nestled in a busy little shopping center, tucked away in the back overlooking some barren land or walking area, it was a gem of a place. From the moment I walked in I could sense the good vibes!! This is paramount for me when exploring a new venue, if I feel uncomfortable..forget about it!! So with some suggestions from our host and my friend, I proceeded to order the Bourbon Burger, perhaps cause I was thinking there was Bourbon in it? Perhaps I needed a drink ? more on that later. So without further ado, I ordered the Bourbon Burger. So my thoughts, it was good! It is a blend of the following...Bourbon Burger Bacon-caramelized onion jam, smoked gouda, arugula, lemon vinaigrette, fries. My only suggestion here is I would really add a touch of Bourbon to the bacon onion jam and hold back on the lemon fries, that a bit overpowers the burger. With all that said and my suggestion above, I would most certainly come back!! This place has a great vibe, great service and food. Oh by the way, we celebrated here with a few cocktails. Mine was a Monk-a-rita cocktail. And you know it made me just a happy "Laughing Monk" the rest of the night!! :-) Seriously thank you Laughing Monk Brewing, and thank you to my friend for the suggestion on coming to dinner here!! You have to come out to the Laughing Monk Brewing next time you are in town, I know I will! Read less

Their food and beers are hit or miss. I have been to this location multiple times. In April I went during brunch and got their breakfast burrito which was delicious! I just checked their website and it looks like they no longer serve it which is disappointing. The service can be slow which tends to be annoying. I like the atmosphere inside and I enjoy sitting outside on a nice day. If you have a dog they allow dogs in their outside dinning area.

Great service, wonderful environment to be with your family, friends. Loved the outdoor seating! Tacos serving was large, and delicious!

When this first opened as Faultline, I really enjoyed coming here and the food was great. I was so happy to have a new choice in town, and it had become a go to for my husband and I. Over the last few years, I feel each returned trip has slowly gone downhill. I think the quality in food isn't what it once was. My last experience here there were 4 of us and every single one of our dishes were cold and they were not busy at the time... Being a waitress myself, I hate to send food back, so I still ate it. Service is not bad, I will say that. What I find most frustrating is that they have a beautiful patio with fire pits, and in the spring to summer transition they are only seating you in the small, tented area "outdoors". When I am asking to be seated outside, I would like to truly be outside. I understand this for the winter, but when the sun is shining and you're wanting to embrace that experience in the spring and summer it's lame that you are stuck in a tent. Another frustrating thing is they have this beer garden like patio, and some days I just want to drop in for a beer and don't mind ordering a beverage through the bartender, closing out my tab, having my beer outside, and returning my glass. Not causing much trouble for any of the employees aside from closing out the tab and pouring the beverage, but I sense the annoyance when I ask this and that it is troublesome. They did mention it will make people also want to be outside and do the same thing, but again... that could easily be fixed if you actually sit people outside on the patio .

I had amazing service that made my experience great. Would have given 5 stars but my mahi mahi tacos were crunchy and dry and over cooked. I was so hungry and Derek was the only person waiting tables so I just asked for sour cream and decided to make do. They did taste better with that fresh sour cream but I know next time to get the fried fish. I had already ordered fried cheese so I was trying to keep it healthy with a fresh component. A couple sat next to me and he told them if you don't like the tacos let me know and we can get you something else, and I was like damn, I wish I would have sent these back and got something because they weren't very good but I just didn't want to wait for anything else when he had like 4-5 other tables. I knew if the fish wasn't over done it would have been more appetizing. Also you can't mix and match your tacos for HH. Tacos and margarita specials all day for taco Tuesday. This is a really good gastropub to hang out and they have a really good HH menu. They had TVs on running sports and they had an upstairs area and outside seating. I also ordered soup and their house wine and all were delicious. This is located in a busy plaza with parking and an ice cream place. I will return as the food was great, even everyone around me had positive things to say about their dishes, but their dishes smelled good and made me more hungry too. Keeping this spot on my central coast list because I want to try more things off their menu.

Monk Food SF-based brewery that merged with Faultine Brewing back in 2023, after being purchased by locally-owned Bedrock Restaurant Group. This is one of two gastropubs for Laughing Monk, with the other being in Sunnyvale, to go along with their brewery/taproom in SF. We arrived here as a "Plan B," since our first location didn't work out, and also after a long +6-mile hike at nearby Henry Cowell State Park. So we were fiending for a brew and a bite. The Good: *Huge dog-friendly outdoor seating that's tarped in the winter and has heaters. *Fairly large shared parking lot *Service by Julia was outstanding. *Onion Rings are bomb af and worth the $1.50/upgrade *The bacon-caramelized onion jam on the Bourbon Burger was fantastic and the best thing I had here, which says a lot because the onion rings were pretty bomb, as well. *Carissa enjoyed her Mediterranean Bowl but the concomitant Tzatziki sauce was not very good. Luckily the ranch dressing from the wings was there to save the day. The Meh: *Overall the wings were pretty good, as the mango-habanero sauce delivered the sweet-heat it promised and the meat was nice and juicy, but we wished they were crispier and not such flabby skin. *Burger was a little dry, as I requested it medium but it came out more medium-well. Luckily the bacon jam was there to add the needed moisture. *To echo the sentiments of fellow Yelper Dan B, I have to agree that none of their beers stood out as being exceptional to me, anyway. I tried two WC IPAs and one Hazy IPA and while they were all decent, none of them left me wanting a second glass. The Ugly: *I'm not sure who's picking the music but they had some really high-speed techno blasting, which didn't really fit the vibe or the clientele, for that matter. And I love me some EDM, but there's a time and place for it and this ain't it. *I'm not sure why the front of the restaurant facing the street has zero signage making it difficult to find. Hint: it's to the right of the ice cream place. Conclusion: Not perfect by any means and probably 3.5* overall, but I'll give it the 1/2* bump because we dug the vibe (minus the music) and would most likely come back.

Food was ok. Over priced for what it was. Service was pretty good. No bad, not great. It just had a weird vibe. Like angry granola people being tolerant of the X Gen because of their kindness,. I don't think I'll be coming back. But I wish them no ill will.

Ahhhhhhhh I wish I was laughing at Laughing Monk Brewing. The menu is awesome. I wanted to try so many things! The drinks were great -- ugh, but the service was no bueno, even when the place wasn't crowded. Also what was odd was my nachos were luke warm like they had been sitting for awhile and only had a small dollop of guacamole compared to the heaps of nachos and guacamole that passed our table. There was a huge contrast that was almost laughable. (Maybe that's why it's called Laughing Monk?) Overall we did get service when we absolutely needed it, but no one was friendly, if that makes sense. We felt invisible. (It was also obvious that we were the one group that was non-white in the entire restaurant/pub, but hopefully that wasn't the reason.) The spacious, wooden hootin' and tootin' vibe is so cool here, I would want to come back and bring all my friends and family! But with the unexplainable service we received, I unfortunately wouldn't be able to do that.

Kenton was a great server! The food was amazing and came so fast! The place was fun and the perfect spot for any occasion.

Enjoyed hanging out to watch a 49er game. There was a great selection of beers, especially for someone who doesn't drink IPAs. We were given lots of attention, even when they started to get busy. Bavarian pretzel was excellent.

The trip here was a mixed bag because the drinks were well made, and looking around at the other tables, all the food looked delicious. It was the service that is holding my score back. We came on MLK Monday, which could also be why the staff may have been off their game. The first issue with service was that it took more time than expected to be seated at the bar, even though there was plenty of space. They were just behind cleaning the areas people vacated - could be because of the holiday staff. After we got seated, it also took a long time for the bartender to ask us what we wanted, and the follow-up to check on us for new drinks also had to be prompted. We also sat near the end of the bar and could see into the kitchen. I was able to see the chef eating fries. I get it, but it's not something you want to see. Anyway, I want to rate this place higher, because the drinks were well made, and it is hard to beat the $8 Manhattan deal on Mondays, but I also cannot ignore these service lapses. Also, we did order nachos with steak, but they were just - meh. That said, we will give this place another chance, and I would be happy to change my review when we have a better experience.

The service. After our food was delivered, we weren't checked on for at least 15-20 minutes. I asked for no chipotle on the chicken sandwich came on the sandwich. No real care from any other staff. Chicken tacos were very bland. Had no seasoning whatsoever. Oh, the beer was good and the wine was good. I spoke to the manager at the end and he just stared at me. None of the cooks had hair nets on

Had a late night dinner on valentines weekend. Had their special which was rib eye and was delicious. ordered two drinks off their menu, the place got immediately packed after we were seated. We asked for the upstairs just to people watch from the upper tier. Place was inviting food delicious the vibe was chill highly recommend.

I visited this Laughing Monk location after a long hike in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (15 min away). I was already familiar with their beers, since an ever-rotating variety has been appearing at my local grocer over the last several years. Some have been excellent. Turns out this is one of three Laughing Monk (LM) brewpubs in the Bay Area (after LM merged with Faultline). And you really have to WANT to find it - it's hidden on the back side of a building that is hidden behind a strip mall. Nevertheless it was busy when I got there on a Friday afternoon, since a private party had commandeered the front patio. (I sat at the bar inside). The staff was harried and indifferent; it took a good ten minutes to get someone's attention. Once that happened, I ordered everything - food, water and beer, since I wasn't sure when I'd get another chance. My biggest disappointment was their beer list. It was printed and laminated (i.e. static) and featured only a miniscule percentage of LM beers. This felt like the opposite strategy from most brewpubs. Rather than feature the best and newest beers from the brewery, they instead opted for a dumbed-down menu of one beer per style (about a dozen styles). There was no placard of hanging cards behind the bar; no giant list on a video screen; no new releases. What a letdown! They were cranking out the cocktails though. (Perhaps they should change their name?). I ordered the Brother Ted IPA. And it was pretty good; unfortunately it was the only west coast IPA on the menu. I would have ordered one more of these if the timing worked out. (My beer sat empty for 10 minutes before I gave up). My "mahi mahi tacos" were subpar. They featured a nice, fresh mango salsa on top but that's where the fun ended. The fish was overcooked and very dry; it had an odd texture. Having skipped lunch, I finished them based on the pure need for sustenance. Then I requested a check and got the heck out of there. (I knew I had more beer at home.) Bottom line: I still like the brewery itself, but this brewpub doesn't do the brand justice. I vote for a do-over, at least in Scotts Valley.

I'm a big fan and critical of fish & chips so I gave them a chance. The serving size was adequate and the fish was fresh with a nice light batter. The fries were very good too. The only thing I wished for was a more dill forward tartar sauce but that's just personal taste. I'll definitely go back for more soon.

Offered a repeat "on the house" experience by the General Manager after my initial review, but I felt a bit strange about that and leaving a truly honest review. Was a great gesture by the GM tho. Thanks for that. Went back on my own for dinner with friends and had a great experience. From the food to the service, I was very pleased. I like eating outside with my dogs present. Very accommodating. Food was outstanding this time around (from the main menu). A huge improvement over my last experience. I still can't vouch for the Brunch however. Have been back numerous times now and The Laughing Monk has become a favorite stop in Scotts Valley. Great Bar, friendly staff, occasional bands and entertainment. Indoor seating can be a tad noisy, but I stick to quieter patio seating anyway. Would definitely recommend the main menu.

Used Laughing Monk for a wedding rehearsal dinner. The staff were amazing. Matt was super helpful with our planning and accommodations, and Derek went over the top with service to over 40 people. Food was delicious and of course the beer very tasty. Highly recommended for a large group.!

Never been before but looked forward due to encouraging reviews and inviting menu. Left disappointed. I like most beers but their featured house IPA left a weird, disagreeable aftertaste. My fish tacos were served in old dried out tortillas that tasted like they were left out from yesterday. And served with goofy thousand island dressing. Filet-O-Fish would have been better. My wife's blackened mahi-mahi was not, tasted spoiled and she couldnt eat it. OTOH, the wait staff were friendly, helpful and tried to make everything right.

Terrible service. Waitress forgot to bring our drinks until we reminded her once our dinner had arrived. The table next to us also experienced the same as their drinks did not arrive either. They were seated way before we were.Seems that they are always understaffed. Food decent. The manager on duty when we were there was extremely rude and confrontational when we confronted him on charges. Too bad as Scotts Valley really needs a fun new restaurant.

Cute brewery right in Scott's Valley. They have a great outdoor patio where our large party chose to sit. They have outdoor heaters and comfy furniture! We had great service and enjoyed the area. We stopped for lunch and all chose an array of items. I got the brewski burger. It was smothered in beer cheese and paired nicely with the pretzel bun. The patty was a bit overcooked for my preference but overall flavor was decent. I'm sad we didn't grab any beers, but will have to try them out next time!

This place is great to hang out with friends. We sat outside. The staff was friendly and we got our table quickly. I had their signature burger and fries. They cooked it well and it was seasoned good. The price point was good too. Overall I would come back here when in the area.

Friendly service, delicious food, and nice location! Recommended if you're in Scotts Valley, Felton, or traveling between Santa Cruz and the Bay Area.

We arrived 15 minutes before the other 2 members of our party but were not offered a beverage during that time. We ordered drinks and weren't offered a second drink until our meals were almost finished. It wasn't very busy but I felt ignored. I ordered the avocado pesto pasta. The falafel was like sawdust and the pasta was bland. I requested additional sauce which helped but I still wouldn't recommend the dish. Two in the party ordered the Mahi Mahi tacos and loved them. The fourth in the party ordered a salad bowl and it was okay. I loved my orange Dreamsicle martini. The vibe was casual with indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of well behaved dogs were in the outdoor area.

If I could give this place ZERO stars, I would! The service here is absolutely horrendous. I cannot imagine how they expect to stay in business when they treat customers terribly. The food is fine, but it's not worth being treated like this and being ignored for hours. I got tummy bloating afterwards and felt uncomfortable. I hope the manager or owner does some training with employees. Or reviews the camera footage and see how employees are just in huddled gossiping instead of working. The ambience is also fine, but again, not worth this treatment.

We were told it would be a 20 minute wait and ended up waiting 50 minutes, which was just a really sour start to the meal. I understand that the Saturday night rush is real, but the estimate was just way off, and we wouldn't have bothered waiting if we had known it would take this long. Thankfully the actual food was good, if not worth waiting 50 minutes for. The crispy chicken burger and calamari were quite solid, and the bourbon wings were very flavorful. The service was also decent, and the food thankfully came on sooner than I expected. Would be back, but not at this time slot again.

First time visiting laughing monk brewery. We came here since it was ranked as #1 place to dine in Scott's valley on yelp. The place was packed and the parking was full. There was a private party in the patio by the parking lot Inside there were a few open tables so we were seated promptly. We ordered a flight of beer which all tasted fresh and nice. For dinner I got the chicken pesto sandwich and my wife got the mahi mahi tacos and my son ordered the brewsky burger. They were all put tgeyher nicely and tasted good but nothing really special. Service was fairly fast. It's an all around solid 4. Ambiance was a little cold but that might be normal for this time of year.

I'm giving this 5 stars relative to other places in Scotts Valley. The food is pretty good but I mostly get burgers and appetizers. I haven't had a bad beer here and a few have been pretty good. The service is usually very good but I did come here on a Saturday for lunch and got some of the worst service ever about a year ago, I'm guessing there was a staffing issue with both the servers and the kitchen. But I can't judge a place poorly on one bad experience. The ambiance definitely sets it apart from most Scotts Valley establishments. It has a very modern look to it.

Very impressed with this brewery / taphouse. The location is great. Patio is HUGE. Perfect for doggos. Inside is really nice with a big bar and a second floor. Menu looked great, but we did not try the food. Beer was delicious and they also have wine / champagne. Great spot.

The prime rib was ordered by my husband. The prime rib Friday special was not great. Barely any pink and medium rare was ordered. The Chinese chicken salad was very good, but way too much dressing. Not sure we will be back.

I wish I could give a better review, just had a sandwich hear and didn't get much time to enjoy the area. The building is hard to find but it's in the corner of that parking lot! You'll know when you come looking for it. I had a chicken pesto sandwich and it was good, my partner had sweet potato fries and those.... THOSE WERE SO GOOD. no lie I was mad I didn't get them, the regular fries are good but those sweet potato fries are amazing! Other than that I'd love to come back and try the brews and enjoy the ambiance more.

Food was delish. Service was a bit slow but the beer was tasty The restaurant is a little bit hard to find because the name is on the side of the building and not on the front of the building when you pull up. But definitely worth the scavenger hunt to get there.

This is my first ever yelp review. I hope this will change the restaurants approach with serving customers and that this informs any new customers thinking of trying this place: The food and general vibe of the actual restaurant is great and the reason why I ever want to dine there. However, that's the mistake you make when u decide to dine at the laughing monk. THE SERVICE IS ABYSMAL EVERYTIME I GO, FULL STOP. I use to have to remind myself that in the past when deciding if I should eat there. Fortunately, last night was the final straw and cemented why I'll never go back. I waited with my date for an actual ENTIRE HOUR after our initial drinks and pretzel appetizer was served. OUR SERVER NEVER CAME BACK AT ALL, EVEN TO CHECK IN. NO OTHER SERVERS OR EVEN MANAGERS CAME EITHER. The staff just gossiped amongst themselves and avoided checking in to see if we actually wanted to order food, or even another drink. The restaurant wasn't even busy, so there was no reason for this kind of oversight.. This was not the first time this happened either, it's been like that every time with avoidant and neglectful servers that just want to talk to each other instead of the customers. They seem nice, but that's not really the point.. Laughing monk has been the WORST place for service that I've EVER experienced at an establishment in my entire life for anything. My date and I decided to leave to get dinner somewhere else and we agreed to never come back. If you love to not be served by avoidant nice servers and waste an entire date night waiting for any form of service, check this place out. I had to go inside and ask for the check because there's no way they would have remembered to bring it. We probably could've just left and no one would've noticed all the same. I tipped because I was on autopilot, but I truly feel I shouldn't have tipped and regret it SO MUCH. Customers and any soon to be patrons: BEWARE, YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. If you're with someone you care about, don't waste their time and yours. Check out literally any restaurant anywhere else. It's truly incredible this establishment has been so consistently bad with service more than anywhere I've ever been in my whole life. I hope the laughing monk can change. Nobody has ever wanted a place with this kind of service to exist anywhere at any point in history. I give 2 stars instead of 1 because the kitchen did nothing wrong to deserve this! They deserve a better staff to represent their menu! I can see other people in the reviews have the same problems with the service.. don't let those reviews go unnoticed!!

The food was good as were the tasty adult beverages. I tried one that was recommended based on my tastes. After a couple of sips I found it was not to my liking. Our server switched it out for one I thoroughly enjoyed. We ate outdoors in a cool breeze, enjoying the area and the company of friends.

Had been here once when it was named Faultline and now had the chance to try the new setup. Reservation was easy to make and we were seated promptly on the patio. Had to move our table as one seat was impinged upon by an umbrella structure. Bench was a good height, though very hard with no padding. Free standing seats are very short. Fortunately, two of our party were smaller individuals so we put them on that side. We tried three of the beers and all were good. English Monk British style ale, Redwood Amber Ale, one of the IPAs. They had a large selection of beers on the menu, but were out of half the ones we asked for originally. So seemingly large selection is sort of a show I guess. We all ordered food and it was decent if not outstanding. What was annoying was that the food was delivered by a food runner, who quickly disappeared. After that, it was quite a while before we saw our waiter again. This was problematic for a few reasons. One, I had finished my beer just before the food showed up and was not able to order another until I was about halfway done with my meal. Two, three of us had ordered dishes that came with fries. Two of the three plates came with ramekins of ketchup, but the third did not. No condiments or salt and pepper are on the table, so you have to ask. Hard to ask though when the runner runs away and the waiter is MIA. The atmosphere is very nice and it was still a pleasant evening. Wish they would work on the service a bit.

Nice service at the bar. Beer was on point. I came in for taco Tuesday and had four of their street tacos and they were all pretty tasty. I'll come back and try the burgers as they look pretty good.

Drove into town from SF for a day out date. Stopped by laughing monk for a meal and some beer. The brewery's sign was "Faultline". Overall okay experience. Average pricing of apps around $15+, entree's are average $20+ The environment is pretty nice, and full for a Sunday. Flight of 4 beers were good Cajun shrimp was yummy! Hefty portion Fish and chips entree to was on the smaller side, but the fish was delicious. Cauliflower appetizer looked so good cause it was saucy, but surprisingly a bit bland. Wasn't great, wasn't bad.. but wanted to give a 3 star so it can be smack down the middle but due to the service being quick, I brought it up a star.

This is truly the best American fare restaurant in town. The food is good, the servers are nice, and the restaurant supports the community in so many ways. They have a great happy hour too! I have so many go-to menu items. You can't go wrong with any of the burgers. I LOVE their wings, brussel sprouts, and street tacos. We love Laughing Monk!

The food was delicious. The servers were nice but they were not attentive. We had to ask for water, place settings, plates... They weren't busy. It's a shame. If they were able to work on that my review would have been much higher.

The restaurant was so full and NOISEY!!! It took FOREVER to be treated and then forever to wait for a table, and then forever for the waitress to come to us. We finally had to leave in disgust. This was supposed to be a nice birthday dinner, but it ended up not happening.

As Laughing Monk from SF and Faultline have now merged, I decided it's time to update my review! I dined here today and it was one of the best meals I've had in a really long time. Honestly, the whole experience felt like a warm hug and I'm still basking in it. When a meal makes me feel that way, it's an easy five stars. Service was top notch - big shout out to Hale, he was incredibly attentive and friendly. Beers: To start, I ordered a pint of the third circle (Belgian tripel) and it was awesome. I even ordered a four pack to go because I liked it so much. My partner and I also tried a sampler of the new laughing monk beer and all of them were solid. The Holy Ghost was pretty good, reminiscent of an elevated coors. Definitely an all day kind of beer. The playa tamarindo is a good sour for people who are wanting to dip their toes in the sour beer pool. More of a beer with a sour twist than a strong sour but tasty nonetheless. Third circle was the overall winner for sure. Food: For an appetizer, I was excited to try the new pretzel and beer cheese. It was massive and the cheese and mustard were on point. I definitely prefer it over the pretzel sticks they used to serve. Since it's Friday, I also ordered the prime rib special and it was one of the best prime ribs I've had from there. I dined mid day so perhaps that's when the selection is at its peak. I will remember that for next time! All in all, I love this place and highly recommend it. Can't wait to see how it evolves with the new laughing monk name and menu.

It was clean and quiet. The chicken soft tacos were perfectly seasoned and enjoyed. Hubby scored the onion rings and another app. We left satisfied.

I went to the Laughing Monk for lunch today and a young g man named Charlie was our waiter. He was so informative and friendly. He recommended some beers that we might like and gave us a taste. He was very attentive without being intrusive. Great experience! I had the hamburger and fries and it was very tasty! I'll be back!!!

Stopped by for lunch on a Sunday and it did not disappoint. We were a party of 6 and got seated right away. The outside is very nice, but we wanted to watch the game so we sat indoors. The inside is also very nice and picture worthy. I got their turkey bacon sando, I was a little hesitant due to the garlic mayo, but I did not taste a difference. Their beer can nachos were very good too, and can feed at least two people! I loved that the fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, but I was not a fan of the seasoning. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place. There is plenty of parking and it's located near an amazing ice cream shop and in a shopping center!

Surprised to find this brewery in Felton after our hike in HCRP. KInd of hard to locate as it was hidden behind the Penny Creamery, or one had to drive around the building at the back to find it. Food was good - we had their burger, juicy and tasty. Their mango habanero chicken wings were delicious. I had their beer flight, pretty good beers. Wife had their margarita, a tad under sweetened/lacking lime but enough tequila. Not the best margarita but decent with blended ice on a hot day. 2 things that I thought could be improved: Service was slow - there were 3 guys at the bar counter chatting, and 1 server slowly meandering among the almost empty restaurant, and yet we waited a bit to be seated and to have our orders taken. It was over lunch, so happy hour should have kicked in. Yet, when we explicitly asked about the happy hour and ordered, we were served the non-happy hour chicken wing and drinks (although discounted but not the specials). Overall, if around the area, I would return, but would pay more attention to what the server "thinks" I ordered.