Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House

Walking into the restaurant,we were immediately struck by its nice and cozy, old-school vibes. The warm lighting, rustic decor, and laid-back atmosphere made it feel like the perfect spot to unwind with a drink.It seemed to be a seat-yourself type of place, so we grabbed a table and started looking over the menus. However, when it came time to order, service was a bit slow. We waited about seven minutes before a server finally came over. While the delay was noticeable, the server was very friendly and welcoming once he arrived, which helped smooth over the wait.To start, we ordered the buffalo wings and garlic fries. Garlic fries were packed with flavor and with their homemade ranch, topped it off. The buffalo wings were very mid, didnt really care for it. For our entree, i got the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with kettle chips and my boyfriend got the smash burger with fries. When our food came we both kinda looked at each other and laughed because his plate probably had a good 7-10 fries while mines had a mountain full or chips. Besides that, both of our sandwiches were really good. To wrap things up we ordered the dessert pizookie with an extra scoop of ice cream. It was so good! Cookie was nice and warm and paired with the ice cream, delicious.Overall, this spot offers a relaxed and nostalgic atmosphere, great for those who appreciate a slower, more casual dining experience. While service could be a bit more attentive, the friendly staff and inviting ambiance make it worth a visit.

Review is for food and the fact that I come here pretty consistently for trivia.Can't comment about the beer, but they do always have a good variety and my compatriots are always happy with their beverages. You can order via a QR code or from a staff member. The staff are always helpful in recommending drinks and food if you ask. Of note, sparkling water is free! I enjoy coming here for Wednesday night trivia. Get there early if you want a table. The problem is given all the concrete the sound just rings off the wall making it hard to hear what the person next to you is saying.The food is hit or miss. I was not as much a fan of this chicken sandwiches, but their burgers are solid. I recommend getting a side of the kettle chips over the fries!

Located in downtown Berkeley, just a few blocks from the UC Berkeley campus, Triple Rock Brewery is a vibrant and family-friendly brewery. A standout offering is the Sunday special, where each adult meal purchased includes a free kids' meal for children 12 years and younger dining in.The drink menu features house favorites such as the IPAX West Coast IPA for $8.25 and the Golden Gibson Blonde Ale at $5.50. A notable deal is the "Chow and Brain Special," which includes a weekly lunch special paired with a 20oz house beer for just $12, available daily until 4 pm. The service is efficient, with beers brought out promptly, and menus are conveniently placed in the center of each table for easy access.Visiting on a Saturday afternoon, the space was lively yet not overcrowded, with plenty of tables and chairs, making it ideal for groups. Seating is self-service, and the venue includes a rooftop deck that adds to the relaxed ambiance. The decor is unique, featuring a creative display of "Go Beers," a fun nod to UC Berkeley's "Go Bears" spirit.Overall, this brewery offers a great mix of good drinks, welcoming vibes, and a touch of local pride, making it a fantastic choice for both casual outings and group gatherings.

The buffalo wings were meaty and saucy. Couldn't have asked for much more. Normally served with ranch or blue plus celery, but they can do carrots instead. The servers were super nice.Very spacious spot with a bar and tons of TVs that would be perfect for a Cal game. They only had 1/2 of the seating area open when I visited, and it was plenty. The menu is mostly filled with burgers, sandwiches and salads, plus a pizookie that looks amazing.

We came here after the Cal Game we arrived around 4:30 for an early dinner. We are not students. We are in 50's and it was a good happening environment. This was our first time here. We picked this place because it had a crowed inside. Mostly college students. The Thai place was empty so we voted for the place with other people in it. We snagged a 2 person booth in the 2nd room. As time progressed the place filled up, to the point of there were no more tables for all the people coming in. They have large tables where different groups can sit together and they did. Every table shared the table with at one other groups. It's just the way it is and everyone is ok with it. They have TVs up around the room. There were 4 TVs in the 2nd room showing the games. We were there on Saturday night so college football filled the screens.Ordering is via a QR code at your table. You can't switch tables once you order. One couple did and they were lucky and no one sat in there old table so they were able to pick up there food from there original table. I'm skeptical of using a QR code for ordering, but it was easy and a success. And fast. Service was really fast even with it being packed. My husband had Internet so it worked out perfect. My internet was hit and miss, so good thing we weren't relaying on me. We ordered the smash burger with fries. It's a little spicy, a good spicy. We split the first burger and then ordered a second one. Looking at the kitchen the majority of people were ordering burgers. People were ordering food around us, not just drinks. They'd order their burgers and then other dishes to split, such as onion rings and wings. I would defiantly order the smash burger again and highly reccomend it to others.The only thing that was off was the lack of napkins at our table. No one refilled the tin lately.The bathroom was clean. They had 2 unisex bathrooms. I was afraid there would be a long line since there were so many people and only 2 single stall bathrooms. To my surprise when I went there was no line. It's nice they have a green or red disk on the door so you know if it's occupied or not. And you don't have to giggle the handle to see if it's busy or not.Service was impeccable. The food came quickly and they servers were pleasant. The water jug was empty when I went to get a refill. I went back to my table and with all intentions of flagging someone down the let them know it was empty and with in two minutes it was refilled and I didn't have to say a thing. See, great service. They are really on top of it.I would definitely return and get the smash burger again and I wouldn't share mine next time. They also have a good dessert selection. I didn't see anyone ordering dessert, but I was temped to. As it turns out we went somewhere else for dessert. Ice cream Sunday, fried Oreos, and a pizzalo I'm not sure how to spell it but it's a chocolate chip cookie with ice cream on top. I belive it comes in a skillet.If you haven't checked out this place it's a must and you need to get the smash burger.

Came by to have a beer with my partner & loved the vibe of this place! Super roomy & the bar looked pretty old school, but clean. Seems to be a spot of many regulars, and is pretty popular. The beers were decent, but what really made the experience awesome was that they have slushies (two alcoholic & one non-alcoholic)! Since we were there around the time the bartender was planning on switching out the slushie flavors anyway, we were given a complementary glass of their pineapple elderflower lemonade slushie. That was soooo good and super nice of them!!! A kind gesture that was totally not expected! Thank you!!

Once again it was wonderful. Andre and Chelsea were helpful. Rock Hopper Burger with goat cheese was da bomb. I had apricot cider and a Ruben. Everything we ate and drank was perfect and as expected and had great eye appeal. Though it was a Saturday afternoon it was busy but not too noisy, but I can see with those high ceilings. Hell would be pretty noisy in the evening.The meat in my Reuben was moist and flavorful, not overcooked. I could taste the cheese, and I love that they grilled the sauerkraut. When it came out with that Russian sauce on it, it had all the flavors that I had hoped and expected. My wife had the goat burger, which has goat cheese on it and some peppers on top . The flavor of the peppers was wonderful and the heat was not bad at all. The flavor of the burger was really elevated because they use a flame and I could taste it in the food. The french fries were perfect. They were nice and crisp outside and creamy inside and I can taste fresh oil and they used fresh oil. You always know when french fries taste off. It's usually because there is many fresh oil used that will never happen here.We want to return again when the weather is nice so we can use the roof portion of the café and be able to eat our lunch outdoors above the streets and watch the action .

Came to watch the Big Game on TV and the atmosphere did not disappoint! Full of enthusiastic Cal fans, but not overcrowded.Cheesy bacon fries were really good, the only thing I would change is having the fondue as a dipping sauce rather than being put on top, because most of it sank to the bottom and was kind of hardened by the time the fries were served. Pizookie was really good, but maybe a little too sweet and a bit smaller than I expected. The Gold Velour cocktail was great, I could taste both the lemonade and the blackberry syrup.

This food is some of the worst pub food I've had. I returned a buttermilk fried chicken because the piece of checker was literally flat, no meat and it was overcooked. Then I ordered a burger that is also so thin and tasteless. The onion rings were overcooked and nearly no onion. Some of the fries, which I ordered with the burger after being 100% disappointed by the slaw that was just kinda pickled vegetables, were not all cooked through. I will not be coming back no matter what game is playing.

My friends and I came here to attend a friend's band's concert. Hubby dropped my friend and I off and another couple of friends drove but had a hard time finding parking on a Friday night so they parked in a lot. This is a humongous place with two big rooms and a rooftop with seating. I hadn't eaten dinner so using the QR code on the table, you can order drinks and meal and/or appetizers and pay on your phone, very convenient! They have a huge menu! We had a Diamond Dealer moscow mule, beer, cheese croquettes, fried brussel sprouts, a basket of french fries and a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw. The drinks and food came out pretty quickly and there is plenty of seating inside the venue. I thoroughly enjoyed the Diamond drink, along with the crispy french fries and fried chicken sandwich. Next time, I'll try one of their beers since it is a brewery!