Califronia Tap Room
Bar · San Diego
About Califronia Tap Room
At Califronia Tap Room, we invite you to experience the perfect blend of comfort food and craft beers in our spacious warehouse-style brewpub. Located in the heart of San Diego, we're proud to offer a cozy atmosphere where friends and family can gather. Our beer garden is the perfect spot to relax a...
At Califronia Tap Room, we invite you to experience the perfect blend of comfort food and craft beers in our spacious warehouse-style brewpub. Located in the heart of San Diego, we're proud to offer a cozy atmosphere where friends and family can gather. Our beer garden is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a cold pint on a warm day. We've received rave reviews from customers who rave about our delicious pub fare, from classic burgers to mouthwatering sandwiches. Our team takes pride in providing exceptional service, ensuring every guest feels at home.
What Customers Say About Califronia Tap Room
California Tap Room is a popular spot with a great beer selection and tasty bar food. Customers rave about the poke nachos, truffle fries, and sweet potato fries. The service is frequently mentioned as excellent, especially server Alan.
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Tip: Ask for server Alan for an incredible experience. They are dog friendly and even have a dog menu.
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- Teacher Training School Building-San Diego State Normal School (A 264m) — building in San Diego, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
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Califronia Tap Room San Diego Reviews
Delicious brewery food and great portions! My husband and I ordered the chicken tender plate and the turkey melt… we shared and left full! The bread used for the turkey melt is outstanding!! And the fries are perfectly fluffy and crispy. The outdoor area is nice and kid friendly! The staff is very friendly. Would return!
Super cool and rad bartender Noah! Amazing Bloody Mary, 10/10 presentation and bonus points for her always super friendly service! Would recommend
Update 2025 Taproom is among the best brewery in San Diego. Pretty good aged stouts. 2024 I've seen this place on and off for a year or two, and I finally decided to try it out. We tried the "True Dark" imperial stout, and the "Humble" oatmeal stout both were very good, especially the imperial stout being a bourbon barrel aged! Prices are super reasonable 👌
Plenty of seating. Large menu option with happy hour. Food was great for bar food. A little pricey. On a busy street but still cozy and inviting ambiance. They were out of some beers but the beers we had were very good. Dog friendly. Will be back.
Nice spot to stop for a beer and bar food. Tried a few of the beers and all were tasty. Fries, burger, and pretzel all good. No complaints. Friendly bartender who talked with us about the basketball game
Edit, several months later, the food and service continue to be great! Will keep coming here! Wow! What a place! Excellent Beer, Superb service and phenomenal food, what more could you want. We stopped here after a trip to the zoo and we were hungry. The kids were screaming when the waitress came to the table and it didn't take any more indications for her to pick up that the food needed to be out fast. On a Friday night at 6 pm, all of our food came out in less than ten minutes. First came out was the pretzel and cheese and the kids food. Next up a few minutes later our food came out. All of it was super fresh and delicious. I had the spicy burger and it was great. Wife had the Cali chicken sandwich also great. Girls liked their chicken strips. They also offer food options for pets ($5 for chicken or burger for dog). Did I mention the music was excellent? Highly recommend and we will be back in the future and also looking forward to trying their other locations.
This place ROCKS! 😍 I ordered a beer and it was literally delivered by another server while I was still ordering appetizers from my current server 🤯 The speed of service is like nothing I’ve ever ever seen. Great HAPPY HOUR. I enjoyed outside seating and did some paperwork. Definitely gonna make this one of my main hangs.
This place was great! Very nice patio which had so many dogs! They even have a dog menu. The wings were incredibly tender, some of the best cooked chicken we've had. Even the chicken from the dog menu had us licking our lips. All the food we had was excellent. The beer of course was great too. They had a huge drink menu if beer isn't your thing (or if the styles they had didn't suit you). We will absolutely be going here again in the future!
My partner and I love this place! The drinks and food are on point every time we go, and we especially love the sweet potato fries. Our waitress Amy is the best out there — we recommend asking for her. Everything she suggests on the food AND drink menu is a must have!!!
I eaten here and order take our a few times. Every time the service was good. Friendly employees. Good food. I definitely recommend this. It's good for a couple, group of friends or a family. They have lots of beers. Good selection. I like the sours. I've had the Cubano sandwich a few times and it's good always a good choice. The truffle fries are really good. The jalapeño poppers are good but sometimes the jalapeños are still raw. I've had the Crack wings which are pretty much their version of salt and pepper wings. They're salads looks good, I'm gonna try one next time for sure!
Great beer selection and food was really good toon! Huge fan of their IPAs but have many other styles. The truffle & cheese french fries was amazing! Great atmosphere and lot of indoor and outdoor seating.
We rode some bikes to this location. There are bike racks right out front and tables to sit at that keep them in sight. Happy to find a happy hour. Great selection of beers. The spicy buffalo cauliflower wings where really good.
This place is amazing! I love the outdoor seating and people watching. The food is phenomenal and the service is second to none. The beer list is long and there's something for everyone. I highly recommend the Cuban Sandwich, the Salt & Pepper Crack Wings, Jalapeno Poppers, Seared Ahi salad, Pretzel w Beer Cheese, Mac n Cheese! I haven't tried anything I don't like! So. Much. YUM!!! If you don't give this place a shot you're absolutely missing out!
Delicious brewery food and great portions! My husband and I ordered the chicken tender plate and the turkey melt… we shared and left full! The bread used for the turkey melt is outstanding!! And the fries are perfectly fluffy and crispy. The outdoor area is nice and kid friendly! The staff is very friendly. Would return!
Plenty of seating. Large menu option with happy hour. Food was great for bar food. A little pricey. On a busy street but still cozy and inviting ambiance. They were out of some beers but the beers we had were very good. Dog friendly. Will be back.
Update 2025 Taproom is among the best brewery in San Diego. Pretty good aged stouts. 2024 I've seen this place on and off for a year or two, and I finally decided to try it out. We tried the "True Dark" imperial stout, and the "Humble" oatmeal stout both were very good, especially the imperial stout being a bourbon barrel aged! Prices are super reasonable 👌
Nice spot to stop for a beer and bar food. Tried a few of the beers and all were tasty. Fries, burger, and pretzel all good. No complaints. Friendly bartender who talked with us about the basketball game
Edit, several months later, the food and service continue to be great! Will keep coming here! Wow! What a place! Excellent Beer, Superb service and phenomenal food, what more could you want. We stopped here after a trip to the zoo and we were hungry. The kids were screaming when the waitress came to the table and it didn't take any more indications for her to pick up that the food needed to be out fast. On a Friday night at 6 pm, all of our food came out in less than ten minutes. First came out was the pretzel and cheese and the kids food. Next up a few minutes later our food came out. All of it was super fresh and delicious. I had the spicy burger and it was great. Wife had the Cali chicken sandwich also great. Girls liked their chicken strips. They also offer food options for pets ($5 for chicken or burger for dog). Did I mention the music was excellent? Highly recommend and we will be back in the future and also looking forward to trying their other locations.
This place ROCKS! 😍 I ordered a beer and it was literally delivered by another server while I was still ordering appetizers from my current server 🤯 The speed of service is like nothing I’ve ever ever seen. Great HAPPY HOUR. I enjoyed outside seating and did some paperwork. Definitely gonna make this one of my main hangs.
This place was great! Very nice patio which had so many dogs! They even have a dog menu. The wings were incredibly tender, some of the best cooked chicken we've had. Even the chicken from the dog menu had us licking our lips. All the food we had was excellent. The beer of course was great too. They had a huge drink menu if beer isn't your thing (or if the styles they had didn't suit you). We will absolutely be going here again in the future!
My partner and I love this place! The drinks and food are on point every time we go, and we especially love the sweet potato fries. Our waitress Amy is the best out there — we recommend asking for her. Everything she suggests on the food AND drink menu is a must have!!!
I eaten here and order take our a few times. Every time the service was good. Friendly employees. Good food. I definitely recommend this. It's good for a couple, group of friends or a family. They have lots of beers. Good selection. I like the sours. I've had the Cubano sandwich a few times and it's good always a good choice. The truffle fries are really good. The jalapeño poppers are good but sometimes the jalapeños are still raw. I've had the Crack wings which are pretty much their version of salt and pepper wings. They're salads looks good, I'm gonna try one next time for sure!
Great beer selection and food was really good toon! Huge fan of their IPAs but have many other styles. The truffle & cheese french fries was amazing! Great atmosphere and lot of indoor and outdoor seating.
We rode some bikes to this location. There are bike racks right out front and tables to sit at that keep them in sight. Happy to find a happy hour. Great selection of beers. The spicy buffalo cauliflower wings where really good.
Really great beers and the food is fantastic. The Poke nachos are fantastic!
Love the vibe! Music was especially on point today. Bartendar is amazing super friendly and informative. When I saw the GM Andre' working and moving around this afternoon I have a new appreciation for this spot. The beer selection is really special from bock to barrel aged sour, im very impressed with this place. As someone who is new to town this is the vibe I've been looking for to study my beer cicerone certification and hide from work sometimes. Thank you
We stopped by for the first time yesterday and had a great time. Our server Alan was incredibly attentive and helped us with so many things gave us good suggestions even though it was clearly very busy. The atmosphere was fantastic, and the beer was amazing as well. Definitely looking forward to coming back!
We had a great experience at this brewery in our neighborhood. We love to walk to this place. It's conveniently located. I enjoy the beer selection also. If you take your kids with you, ask for the kids menu as they have a delicious cheeseburger there.
Love the vibe! Music was especially on point today. Bartendar is amazing super friendly and informative. When I saw the GM Andre' working and moving around this afternoon I have a new appreciation for this spot. The beer selection is really special from bock to barrel aged sour, im very impressed with this place. As someone who is new to town this is the vibe I've been looking for to study my beer cicerone certification and hide from work sometimes. Thank you
We stopped by for the first time yesterday and had a great time. Our server Alan was incredibly attentive and helped us with so many things gave us good suggestions even though it was clearly very busy. The atmosphere was fantastic, and the beer was amazing as well. Definitely looking forward to coming back!
I had such a great experience at Tap Room today for the Army vs Navy event!! The service was great. Alan was the absolute best - he really made our experience incredible!
We had a great experience at this brewery in our neighborhood. We love to walk to this place. It's conveniently located. I enjoy the beer selection also. If you take your kids with you, ask for the kids menu as they have a delicious cheeseburger there.
Really cute place to visit with surprisingly excellent food. We had the best server ever, Alan. I hadn't eaten all day and he got drinks and food back to us super quick. It was my first time here, but definitely not our last. I got the American lager, which was pretty solid. The double smash burger was fantastic and highly recommended for my burger lovers. The fries were pretty good too. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area.
First id like to start with the layout. This is a open atmosphere, and there are plenty of tv's for sports. The tables are tall bar style, and the bar top is very large. It not only has a front bar top, but also an out door style connected right to it if you prefer to be slightly outside of the bar/restaurant scene. (This is where i sat) Along side is a nice sized outdoor patio option. The menu is vast, lots of bar style foods, even some amazing specials. From salads to tacos, to poke nachos they have a nice spin on traditional dishes. I ordered the hot chicken sandwich and it didn't disappoint. The breast was super crispy, seasoned, and hot! I have to point out i asked for my truffle fries to be cooked extra crispy and they nailed it. The fries were absolutely delicious. The beer options are on point, from house beers to guest beers. There's something for everyone. (Plenty of non-alcoholic options as well) My bartender was attentive but half way through my experience the shift changed and I was a little bit neglected. All and all a great experience and I would return if ever back in the area.
First id like to start with the layout. This is a open atmosphere, and there are plenty of tv's for sports. The tables are tall bar style, and the bar top is very large. It not only has a front bar top, but also an out door style connected right to it if you prefer to be slightly outside of the bar/restaurant scene. (This is where i sat) Along side is a nice sized outdoor patio option. The menu is vast, lots of bar style foods, even some amazing specials. From salads to tacos, to poke nachos they have a nice spin on traditional dishes. I ordered the hot chicken sandwich and it didn't disappoint. The breast was super crispy, seasoned, and hot! I have to point out i asked for my truffle fries to be cooked extra crispy and they nailed it. The fries were absolutely delicious. The beer options are on point, from house beers to guest beers. There's something for everyone. (Plenty of non-alcoholic options as well) My bartender was attentive but half way through my experience the shift changed and I was a little bit neglected. All and all a great experience and I would return if ever back in the area.
Upscale spot with an upbeat vibe. Great place to hang out with friends for a drink. Typical bar food menu but with 5 dollar signs $$$$$. No. Theres no happy hour. IPersonally won't come back for the food. Truffle fries were made was old grease. Wings were lacking flavor even they were drenched in sauce. Came here on a Wednesday night and it was trivia night! Fun times.
Upscale spot with an upbeat vibe. Great place to hang out with friends for a drink. Typical bar food menu but with 5 dollar signs $$$$$. No. Theres no happy hour. IPersonally won't come back for the food. Truffle fries were made was old grease. Wings were lacking flavor even they were drenched in sauce. Came here on a Wednesday night and it was trivia night! Fun times.
Im at odds with this place. I have dined and drank here several times. The food is good but the way they serve drinks is shiesty and cheap. This is the only establishment i have frequented that measures the beer short EVERY time. Seems like their servers are trained to short change the beer with foam. A buddy and i tested it several times and it consistently is filled to the line which doesnt even appear to be a pint. I have been to quite a few taprooms and breweries and have never experienced such a cheap cost saving measure (greed?) this one is now on my avoid list which is sad because the food is decent.
Got a delivery of the double smash burger, just now. The burger patties were cold and pink throughout. The bacon was hard and old. And a fry that had to have been floating in the fryer for a WHILE. First time I've had to spit out food multiple times.
Got a delivery of the double smash burger, just now. The burger patties were cold and pink throughout. The bacon was hard and old. And a fry that had to have been floating in the fryer for a WHILE. First time I've had to spit out food multiple times.
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