Progress Brewing

Hidden in a neighborhood, I almost didn’t find this spot when I was looking for it. The spacious spot is dod friendly and has friendly staff as well. Dodger themed which is already a win win, plus the pinball machines are always fun for people.

It was great! They had a lot of beer choices to from of you're a fan of beer. I did the Pina loca with chamoy and green something lol

What a great spot to have some beers and relax. The open air concept which leads to a patio with tables. A canopy or two and also a great taco/birria ramen on site. Delicious!! $13.00 and worth every cent i tipped over the 13.00.. lol its so cool and chill and it felt really comfortable. They have security three and it is in an industrial area which is always cool. We had the lager and something else, dont aak me what.. lol but it was good. A must try at this hidden gem.

Great spot for after work or groups! Service is quick, staff is knowledgeable and friendly. There's bench seating and bar top inside + outdoor patio seating with lights and usually some sort of yummy food truck I've been for Dodger games and they had a projector outside + a TV in the corner Bonus pet friendly

Service a little slow, but expected. Pandemic service I call it. We're a little rocked due to the pandemic is the underlying cause, not bad management I suppose. Decent beers and the food is ok. Food is not a requirement now folks. I would come back again to see if there is any management to speed up service.

It's been a while since I've been here. First off, it's moved a block to the nearby warehouse that I almost missed. Their beer selection had expanded greatly and includes some sours. The room is spacious with an outdoor patio, a nice welcome. Come if you're a fan of diverse clientele an beers. And Dodgers! The beers seemed to be better a few years back. M the barrel aged Fat Henry is not what a Fat Henry used to be. But get a taster flight, totally worth it!

Large selection of craft brews,great service and they host a food truck this day it was bawking chicken which was 🔥 10/10 highly recommend 👌

The seating is outdoors and you do NOT have to buy food to be served beer. The bartenders come to the tables instead of walking up to the bar. They had the Dodger's on a TV and there's plenty of shade or cover from the light drizzle from today. They serve beer and wine, most at $5. My husband has been here a few times, but I had been sleeping on this place. That's my bad, be back soon yo try their wine or have another Axolotl.

Awesome chill vibes. Bartenders are friendly. And good beer. Perfect venue for day drinking lol

Found this place by eating next door at the Panchos Mexican food. I loved their beer it was absolutely delicious and great variety. Went On a Friday evening they had a DJ and mobile pizza oven which was yummy as well! Will definitely be back !

Cut and pasted from their website: "SOUTH EL MONTE'S FIRST MICROBREWERY" Quality/Quantity - Turner, American Red Ale - Good, actually really good. Smooth with just the correct amount of flavor. Also tasted the Burro Belgian Pale Ale - It was very similar in flavor as the red??? So I went with the red, so I could get a pint rather than a 12 oz pour. Today's food truck was burgers and wings - My wife did want this, so a quick beer and off we went. Atmosphere - The address is off. I believe the address on Yelp is for the office...? Which was closed when we got here. Good thing I double checked on Google Maps and realized that the brewery is further down behind the office. See pictures. Since the office is closed, you can park there. Plenty of parking, see picture. Indoor/outdoor seating. Plenty of outdoor seating. Limited indoor seating. Indoor seating had both bar and picnic seating. Very small arcade, see picture. Limited games, see picture. Dog friendly, both indoor and outdoor. Monday = Music Bingo. Thursdays = Trivia nights at 7pm, my daughter would like this. Fridays = Karaoke. Service - This is where they failed today. 3 employees, all on break...? Hanging out at the other side of the bar, just talking amongst themselves. We tried to flag them over after waiting 5 minutes just sitting at the bar. 10 minutes later, we got a hold of one of the girls. But she came down to us with an attitude, as if we interrupted them/her. She hesitantly gave me a sample. And when I asked for a receipt, she said "we don't do that." A better reply would be "we are paperless." We went to Angry Horse Brewery the next day, please see that review for a more welcoming environment. Price - $6 + tip. Yes, I still tipped. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2013...? As Federal brewing? New owners, brand, name change, etc...? We will give you another chance because the beer was good, but hopefully the service will be better next time.

Happy hour weekdays 4pm-6pm $4+beers, $6wells, $7 cocktails. Local pub to grab drinks, wings and pizza. Can't expect too much for El Monte...but was really surprised with how great the music was (Friday night). There's a dance floor. There's a pool table. You gotta make your own shameless fun here. I drank and danced alot....dance yourself clean. Apparently the last time we visited was 2016 when it was still new? Still fun local spot of don't have expectations. Spacious, less sticky, and less creepy than normal local bars around the area.

First time here! Once I walked in I fell in love with how spacious it was. It's very wide and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! They have quarter game machines on the left hand side that automatically made me wish I had change on me. I headed to the bar and the menu options were nicely written out and explained, They had a variety of beer options, wine and agua Frescas! I tried the Providencia beer which was really Smooth and tasty! The description next to that one was creamy ale And it definitely satisfied my taste buds! They also allow you to sample the beers on tap so I went ahead and tried the sandia loca which had chamoy instilled inside the beer already! Im a weenie when it comes to spice but for all The spicy lovers I'd recommend that beer Overall the staff was great and friendly and the service was very fast I'd recommend this place for A nice smooth Friday night

We found this place on yelp and wanted to stop by for the beers and board games. When we arrived, we thought it was closed because all the doors were gated up. After driving around, we saw that they were located a couple buildings over from the corner that the directions led us too. It was kind of difficult to spot. There were a lot of beers to choose from and it was fairly priced. My boyfriend only paid $18 for three beers. There were arcade games but the change machine was broken when we were there. They also had board games but not a lot of options, we ended up playing apples to apples. There was a live DJ outside playing really loud music. My boyfriend was a little bummed because he wanted to play music in the indoor TouchTunes jukebox. It was also a super hot day and there was only one fan but we weren't seated near it. We ended up moving outside to a shaded area with a little breeze. There was also a food truck. It smelled really good but we just came from lunch so none of us were hungry.

Google maps sent us to the place across and we thought it was closed. Good thing right before we found the right location because it was a nice hangout spot! The inside has some board games and we had fun playing apples to apples. It was quite hot inside though. But I like that they have outside seating. I would say that it would be nice if they had mists outside and more fans inside. The beer we got was good!

I Went Here Last Weekend to Sing KARAOKE with My Friend. The Workers Here Are Really Nice and Friendly That I Would Plan to Come Back Here Again.

My favorite watering hole ! Food truck schedule on point , they play all sports games on TV , the only negative thing it can get noisy when there's a DJ party next door and the brewery is also playing music , it can get very chaotic . Other than that, great beer, good vibes !

Kind of a weird location, but the ciders were good. There's no food, just food trucks.

Really enjoyed sitting on back patio. Servers weee all chill and drinks were on point... we ordered food from Nextdoor and it was a great afternoon. Will be back so glad this is in ElMonte we need more of this! Please neighbors support these places so we can get more in our hood!

Ohh love it here beer is great not over priced and everyone is chill. They're usually packed but they're fast with service. You can always chill and relax after a hard day of work.

After work went with hubby's coworkers, it was a nice ambiance, the beers on tap were pretty reasonably priced, the food vendor was a Birria taco stand the food was delicious. The staff was friendly, one bar tender looked like she wasn't having a good day. The only issue I had was finding the new entrance since I was use to the old location the only reason we found it was a person walked us over so maybe post it somewhere online where it actually is. Also parking is very reduced due to residential and commercial properties around.

I love the vibe of this place! I came here to catch up with an old friend. They have some interesting drinks including the Aqua Frescas. My friend and I tried out the passion fruit and guava and I definitely recommend the guava. The passion fruit was a little too tart and didn't really mix well, but the guava was really great! The drinks are decently priced as well! They average around $5 or so. There's indoor and outdoor seating and some arcade games you can play. It's also dog friendly!They also have TV sets for both the outside and inside. They have a taco stand located in the outdoor seating area and the tacos were pretty decent. It is an extra 50 cents charge for card, so make sure you bring cash! It is easy to miss. The parking lot gets filled pretty quickly on weekend nights but there is street parking available. It also does get quite crowded. I recommend getting here early to find a seat.

A Real Handcrafted Beer Folks!! I swear I am not a beer person, but this place made up my mind. Finally somebody took the time and the effort to create a not mediocre or random drink that only gets people drunk! This place has a different mentality and I am very glad I discovered it. The owners succeeded in creating a beer that is special and unique. I tried what they call "Wolverine Amber Ale" and was pleasantly amazed by unusual chocolaty flavors. Friendly stuff is constantly helping you to recognize specific aromas you can find in their creations and I absolutely loved their "flavors and aromas" collection. Beer snobs out there please give this place a try and for normal people like me: It is a cheap and a great buzz! See ya there....:-)

Clean and friendly environment. Hood drinks . Loved the Moscow Mule . Definitely will be back !

The service is slow the Waitresses are slow me & my friends ordered two pitchers they only brought one we had to remind them 3 times that we paid for two I actually had to show them my bank transactions that I bought 2 smh & they had a food menu so we wanted wings we bought wings & sliders they never served it to us we had to walk to window & get the order our selfs that the food was ready for over an hour bad service!!!!!

There is no food here so let's get that out of the way. However the beer is excellent to suit a variety of tastes. I had nine tasters, ranging from sours to lagers, IPAs and a barrel aged stout. All were good to great. Be aware that the tasting room is a couple of buildings away from the brewery itself so don't give up. They have a few pinball tables and classic video games to entertain you. The place is low key and has plenty of regulars.

Great brews and vibes. They have food vendors that rotate check out their IG. UCLA grad owned cool story google the story! Cruise by you won't regret it! You

Would give zero stars if I could. They gave my debit card to a whole different customer during New Year's Eve weekend. Do you not even read the names!?!? The women's response was "it happens." Thank you for the inconvenience and Happy New Year. There are way too many other breweries that actually pay attention to their customers. I will never go back here.

Great customer service. Unfortunately there's no air conditioning and hardly any fans so it's really hot in there. I was sitting wearing shorts and a shirt drinking cold beers while sweating.

Hands down my best brewery! shout out to the bartender Eddie !! Inside outside /lounge , music station , food trucks outside. Inside it's nice and fresh with TVs and vintage games / board games . Outside they have shade, music and water mist for the heat

This place has a fun casual atmosphere. Drinks are reasonably priced. Food truck was great. I shared with my wife was more than enough. I would definitely come back.

If I ever go to a local brewery this is the one. They have a great selection of craft beers. The place is always expanding which is a result of the amount of people leaving satisfied. There is a rotation of beers they are always experimenting with what works and what doesnt. They do keep everyone's favorites so dont be alarmed.

Glad to find another good brewery close by. I'd have to say the prices here are crazy cheap... Overall the beer was pretty good there is a lot of different options. They do have ample indoor and outdoor seating. The day I did come it was fairly empty during the early afternoon and got busier as the sun was setting. They did have a food truck serving Mexican food in the sitting lot outside to enjoy

This place is so cool! Theres a modern jukebox so you can queue anything you want to listen to. There's usually good food outside it was pizza when we went. You have to ask for the spicy rim on your beer it's so good. Personal favorites were the electrodome and sandia loca.

This is a COVID-era review. Gotta give 5 stars to Progress Brewing. UCLA Anderson and UCLA alumni started this place! And around the city I grew up in! Super proud of the representation! Parking is really easy. During COVID, they will check your temperature and you will be seated at a table. You cannot leave your table unless you have to use the restroom. The staff is attentive so they will be walking around to take your orders and bring your beers. We didn't really have to wait long and they actually got to us a few times before we even finished! Music choices varied and a lot of throwbacks which I was fine with. Awesome staff. Great stuff!

Best IPA in town,Staff koo as shit. Can't beat the prices and if your drunk it's all to the good

A bit hidden with a nice selection. Does close earlier than many other breweries. Parking: lots of space. Great location for a bigger group or small groups as well. There is a wide selection of drinks. The drinks are also all priced at valuable prices compared to many other breweries. There are a few tables inside that can fit up to 16 ppl. But also a good amount of tables right outside. I saw a taco stand there as well, but I am not sure if it's affiliation with the brewery. Would I go back? Of course.

What's up: Heard about this brewery from friends and found out it was located in our neighborhood. We decided to head there on a Friday night to check it out and grab a drink. Parking: They have a decent size lot in their immediate area. When we arrived, we managed to snag the last open spot; they looked pretty busy. There's also street parking nearby but the area is not as well lit and is a bit on the darker side. Environment: Before entering, we had to show our IDs to the security guard in front. The place was very lively with loud music playing from the jukebox. Games can also be borrowed. Restrooms are located towards the left, around the corner. You'll see the bar as soon as you enter; the line formed on the left side of it. There's also several TVs scattered throughout the area as well as retro arcade games. The right leads to the outside patio area where there were more tables, a couple of gazebos, and a taco truck! There was also a lot of security guards walking around. What was ordered: We ordered the Fat Henry, Solera Vulture, and the Strawberry Kveik Blonde. Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. The atmosphere for this place was definitely very lively and there was a pretty good crowd. A bit on the loud side, but it was a fairly enjoyably location to hang out and grab drinks. Despite the crowded parking lot, there was plenty of seating available both inside and outside the brewery. Credit cards accepted!

So a little different type of review. Was in the area this week and was there prior to opening hours, but I got to meet the owner Zack outside his buildings. I was not able to try any products, but spent about 15 min talking with Zack about their products and what they're known for. It's very freaking to see someone get so excited about their craft, and Zack was! He also told me about their wines and sparkling wines they are working with, and I thought how unique to have both beers and wines! As I said, I wasn't able to go in and try anything, but I was able to obtain a bottle of wine and sparkling rose. I have not tried the sparkling rose yet but have tried the 2018 Syrah, and it was really good!! Thank you Zack for taking the time to chat with me, and it's because of your generosity and patients I will be back, during opening hours this time, and can't wait to try the beers. I would encourage you to visit as well!

Good beer not a huge selection but what I had is good. Been twice and the second time in 2022 I was asked for proof of vaccination. Wasn't a fan I had to show my vaccination card (not against being vaccinated I am) for a place that only sells alcohol (beer) it's a little ridiculous. If you have a general warning on products you sell that say they can give you birth defects or cancer I don't think me showing my vaccination card is appropriate. Just my opinion. Also most breweries don't ask and it only hurts your business as I bet most people going out to a brewery in an industrial (a little hood) area don't care. But also why I gave 3 instead of 4.

This is a great brewery and one of my favorites in San Gabriel Valley. Not only is the atmosphere pretty cool, the service is great and there is a wide selection of beers on tap. Like most craft breweries, Progress is tucked in a commercial/industrial area. There is ample parking and a huge outdoor space when weather permits. The inside is big with picnic tables, a large bar counter and flat screen TV's. It's also pet friendly so you can bring your dog here while you enjoy a pint. There's often a food truck outside or you can bring your own food which is nice. Also, the bar has an assortment of snacks like chips, jerky, peanuts and candy bars. Growlers are pretty reasonably priced and come in different sizes. They even fill up other labeled growlers from other breweries. My favorite is the Red Turner, which is a red dark ale - very smooth and delicious. I love tasting several at once via a flight (six 4oz glass for $12); here, I enjoyed the Cattleman, Redcoat and Bayonet. If you love IPA, their Sidewinder Double IPA is excellent. Nice golden blond color, slightly hoppy and smooth. Overall, great place to hang out and enjoy good beers. Definitely will be back again soon.

Progress Brewing is tops! Tucked away in an industrial area, almost easy to miss, this place is deceptively large with both inside and outside seating. We stopped here after a very hot disc golf session nearby and this place hit the spot. Large, delicious beer selection, cool friends, chill staff. They normally have games to play but given COVID, they were behind a rope. Amazingly, I had Scrabble in my car, so we settled in for a longer stay because the beers were just so good. We will and have already come back since our first visit.

First time going to Progress. Had a great time. Im in love with bartender Katie. Such a Beautiful, fun woman, who knows how to make drinks lol

Almost everyday they have a food vendor available and you can bring your own/outside food. If you're a LAFC fan this is your stomping ground- it's an official lafc bar. I've watched lafc games,dodger games, and Laker games here. You can download the jukebox music app pay for credit and play your favorite tunes. They have wines, IPA, lagers and more. Most popular right now is the Sandia loca with the tajin rim- it's amazing I had to buy my first growler from them. They have some gaming machines near the entrance and a big outside patio. In the patio they sometimes pull out the tv as well. Just an all round great brewery to visit, get a flight, and chill with a groups of friends. There is about 2-3 bartenders so be patient - they are trying to serve as much as they can. A line forms at the end of the bar. Recommend getting in line to get your drinks faster. Hoppy hour 3-6! Go dodgers! Ps I hope they bring back the chamango!

I enjoy their beer. Today I'm having a Chamoy infused beer. It's like having dessert in a beer.

Great selection of beer and options for friends that have yet to acquire a taste for craft beer. I went with a flight and really enjoyed the Wolverine. The service is awesome and there is plenty of space inside and outside -- they also have heaters outside if it gets chilly. There are a few arcade games and a juke box to get the music going. Lastly, one must show proof of vaxx and all employees are wear a mask. Will definitely visit this brewery again.

Decent beer with decent service. I stopped by on a recent short trip to LA and happened to be on this side of town. There aren't many breweries (from what I could tell on yelp) so this one was my and only try this trip. The alley to get here is a little narrow like many in South California so if you're not local just don't be a dumbass and try to get your massive SUV through there. There's plenty of street parking. Once inside, the place is pretty spacious. There's also an outdoor space, which I didn't take advantage of. The beers were decent enough, specifically the Guera or Wera and the blonde. I was more a fan of Wera than the blonde but that's just my take. The IPA are pretty high ABV and seemed to be traditional west coasts. No hazy or NE IPAs just yet. The staff were nice enough, especially after some drunk guy came up to me and started randomly talking about abortions...they shut that sh-- right away by taking his beer order and getting him happily on his way. ladies, beware.

Not gonna lie but this place is pretty frickin' dope, yo! I wish that there were more of these types of spots near Lincoln Heights where I'm from and we did but they were largely all gone by the time the COVID restrictions were largely lifted. First off, there is a security guard at the entrance of the bar who will check your ID to make sure you are 21 and over so bring your ID. No temperature checks that night to my knowledge. Second off, this space reminds of Mumford Brewery or of Angel City Brewery in Little Tokyo--a very large space inside the bar/brewery extension, a very large patio, with a taco stand in the outdoor patio area. There were maybe 16 bar stools at the front of bar, 4 cafeteria-styled wooden bench and tables, and then they had several smaller metal chairs and square tables outside in the outdoor patio area. Great for groups for sure. There were also some random pinball machines and old school arcade cabinets just mysteriously there against a wall. Didn't really take that close of a look at what the games were but they were definitely there and were about 6-8 of them all lined up side by side next to each other. At the front of bar, I ordered 2 Minotaurs, back to back, and to my knowledge, this was the strongest IPA that they had on tap that night. I can't remember the exact ABV but I want to say it was around 9.8% per tulip cup. It'll get a good buzz going on an empty stomach for sure. They take credit cards, no purchase minimums to my knowledge, and the bar staff were pretty friendly all around. Parking is plentiful. They have a moderately-sized parking lot at the main brewery building on the corner of Chico and El Poche St. It's the 'back building' that you want to go to but you can park at the main building's area parking lot. There weren't any parking spots left by the time I got there at 7:30PM on a Friday night so I parked on El Poche St. It's an industrial area so by that time, pretty much all the streets were mostly clear of cars from the other businesses in the area so parking isn't that hard to find at all, which is a super plus in my books. Taco stand at the outdoor patio. It's cash only. They are a wholly separate business apart from the brewery. I believe that I saw an ATM machine nearby the entrance around the restrooms area but don't quote me on that. Otherwise, I'd highly recommend bringing cash with you before arriving. Taco stand served Guadalajara-styled tacos. Neat tip: Ask for the 'consome' which is a kind of meat soup that is typically served with the tacos. Real Mexicans from that region of Mexico knows what's up. (I'm not Mexican, btw, but my co-worker who is had brought it up that Mexicans from the heart of Guadalajara traditionally eat their tacos with this meat soup and that's considered a 'proper meal' in that region of the country, rather than what we're used to here in the USA where it's just tacos, and that's the 'main dish'). Ambiance. Not hipster. Very much mostly a Mexican and/or Hispanic clientele with a few token blacks, whites, and Asians in the mix. It was a pretty chill crowd that night. No complaints. They had TV's tuned in to ESPN for the night, both inside the bar and at the outdoor patio area. All in all, I had a pretty positive experience of this spot and I wouldn't hesitate to re-visit this spot with a group of friends. It's just that, this brewery is way out here in the South El Monte area. Just wished it was closer to work or home. I totally recommend checking out this spot at least once if you happen to be in the area.

The vibes are chill, especially after such a long day at work. We have gone here a few times to celebrate birthdays before covid. There is a wide selection of beer, seats, and good eats offered outside. They also have jumbo Jenga and other games outside. I would say parking could be an issue depending on when you arrive, so I suggest carpool or Uber/lyft.

Progress is even better after they moved the tasting room across the alleyway to the bigger more open space. Parking is the same, still sketchy to park in the area. A lot more communal tables. The bar is a lot bigger. The selection has grown. They have a ton of games and TVs also. Flight of 6 is still $12, which is a great price. You can pick any 6 from the menu. Tepache, full - $7 - One of the better sours I have tasted in my beer adventures. Really light and easy to drink. Bring your own food. Lots of people order pizza to deliver. Kid friendly!

Been going to Progress since they were in their original tap room. Happy to say this is my home brewery. Always good vibes there, the bartenders are awesome and they have a great selection of beers. Their "Brunch Beer" and the "El Chamango" are my two favorites. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area

Super awesome local brewery. Tried the Wera belgian blonde ale and I was very impressed. As someone that's an avid fan of belgian ale and have tried local belgium breweries, the beer was one of the best I've tried in the U.S. The vibe of the establishment was also very chill, nice bar attendants, and the outdoor patio was a vibe of its own during summer times.

It's a great place to stop after work. The new location is much bigger than the old. Also, I can't say that I've had a "bad beer" yet.

Had a couple different brews from this place during COVID. The Hazy IPA and the Lager were my favorite. Service is friendly and its location offers a good place to hang out. They had a trip tip vendor, smelled greta but didn't get to try them. Would definitely reccomend this place.

Really cool spot tucked away in the industrial side of south El Monte. I came here for game 7 of the dodger World Series, and they had actually set it up nicely outside with seats and a big screen. They also had a delicious taco vendor, Tacos La Bomba there as well. Their beers are really delicious! I was drinking their Blonde, which was a Kölsch style ale. Delicious! Their beers will also give you a good buzz for a very cheap price!

Came here for the first time over the weekend and it was an awesome experience. Everything about it was great, from the service at the front of the house, the servers whi took our order, and of course, the delicious beers! Unfortunately, they are not doing flights right now, but we were able to try about five of their beers. They have an extensive beer selection so beer drinkers with varying preference will enjoy at least a few items on the menu. We mainly stuck to the pale ales and IPAs and thought they were all nicely done. There was a food truck in the same lot and tons of outdoor seating. Great spot!

Always a good time coming in here after work. If you come early enough, you score some seats and beer is plenty cheap $3-$7 for a pint. I really enjoy the arcade and the rotating food available. Really, you can't get better than this for a local brewery. Parking is difficult once it gets late and I get scared parking further away from the brewery because it's around those construction/warehouse area that gives me the heebie jeebies. Beer quality. Coming from San Diego, where IPA is everything, I didn't like the IPAs here. The fruity sours are pretty good. Lagers aren't bad. I think if you're here to hang out, it's not bad. If you're here as a beer connoisseur, you might not be impressed.

Support local businesses! I'm so happy to learn that there's a neighborhood brewery in El Monte. This place is pretty low-key around an industrial area ( that's how you know it's legit!) but the area inside is just the right size to be cozy yet spacious. It's just one main warehouse-like area but they also have a nice outdoor area with stringed lights for that hipster vibe. They have a HUGE selection of beer on tap, everything from your IPAs to sours. The music was a mix of top 40 hips and Hispanic music. They also have lots of tv monitors for sport viewings. Some video games in the back and long communal benches for making new friends. Some things to keep in mind is that there is no AC here, but I think they have fans on the ceiling. It's not a big of deal with a cold one in your hand. Note: They have a triple IPA with 13.0% ABV. It was so strong, I could taste the alcoholic aftertaste with every sip. Try at your own risk!