Calicraft Brewing Company - Walnut Creek, California

Carlos O. M.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE NEW & IMPROVED (and temporary) Calicraft Brewing Company garden area. It’s absolutely incredible…thank you for creating this amazing gathering space for friends and families.

Lots of open space, beautiful bathrooms, gravel sand box, what more could you ask for? Oh, and tremendous refreshments too 🐻 ⭐️ 🌞 🍻

Mitsue W.

We stopped in here on our way to Travis, we had lunch and a drink, the environment was modern and clean. Our service was just ok, the guy helping us was just not friendly or personable at all. The food was fine, we had appetizers and had a nice time chatting with each other.

Brian H.

Great open searling outside with delightful beers. Only issue is either people are blind & stupid when it comes to parking.. or the lines are gone.. but i have never seen so many people take up 2 spaces in y life.

Andrea D. A.

The brewery currently features a temporary space made with shipping containers. The open-air setting is very pleasant, with well-spaced tables and comfortable chairs, making it a cozy place to enjoy.

There is plenty of parking available, which is a big plus.

The restrooms were well-maintained and clean, which we really appreciated.

However, we had an unpleasant experience with one of the staff members, who was quite rude when we moved an umbrella ourselves to get some shade. It's a shame that her bad attitude affected what could have been a completely positive experience.

They offer free water, which is a nice touch, but since it sits in the sun, it tends to be warm and they don't have ice available to cool it down.

The food truck offering chicken dishes was a pleasant surprise—the food was very tasty and the service was excellent.

Binh H.

We enjoy coming here for Cali Craft’s open space. They have a big selection of beers and non alcoholic beverages. From time to time, they will have food options by partnering food trucks. I would definitely recommend coming here if you enjoy beers but also it is an easy place to hang. Breweries are pretty great for young families.

David B.

Daycare or brewery? Beware if you come on a Friday evening there are at least 20 kids running loose. Still a great place with nice beers.

Michael D. R. E.

I’ve been coming to Calicraft for a long time now and my favorite time to visit is on Thursday’s. They usually have a food truck parked outside and the last time there I got fish tacos, which went perfectly with the Wobblies IPA.
I like this place for it’s casual and friendly people. There was an engagement party there last week and I’ve seen businesses have happy hours after work. Plus, since it’s in an office park, people bring kids to let them play in the large parking lot out front. Where else can you find a true family friendly brewery?
Michael Delehanty
Compass Real Estate

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Calicraft is fantastic! As a Walnut Creek native who has lived abroad for the past decade, it's one of the first places I want to visit every time I’m back in town. It's truly one of the things I miss most about the 'Creek. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, with plenty of space for kids, dogs, and large groups. I also love the variety of food trucks—there’s always something great to try.

The only reason I’d give it 4 stars instead of 5 is the limited selection of non-alcoholic beverages. I know—it’s a brewery! 🙂 That said, I’ve gone with friends who love the vibe but aren’t big drinkers or are the designated drivers, and they’re often disappointed by the lack of options like soft drinks, flavored waters, or non-alcoholic beers. This is also something to consider for families with kids, who could benefit from more kid-friendly drink choices. A larger fridge stocked with a wider range of non-alcoholic options might be a great addition.

Otherwise, no complaints at all—Calicraft is a gem. Keep up the great work!

Edit - thanks for the reply, Calicraft! I didn't know you had so many non-alc drinks on offer, so 5 stars it is. 🙂 Great to hear. Can't wait to see you all again next summer.