Del Cielo Brewing Co. — Restaurant in Livermore

I really hate to leave bad reviews at local breweries but I have to this time. The beer selection just wasn't to our liking. They are missing out on a lot of customers that like a darker beer. Their amber mexican lager was still decent but I wasn't satisfied with the other options. The food was pretty terrible, especially at that price point. The burger lacked any kind of flavor and we had to send nachos back twice because they put jalapeños on there when asked to keep them on the side. The first time we sent them back they literally just picked the jalapeños off and we could of course still taste it (one of us is very sensitive to spicy foods). They agreed to replace them but they were very bland with cheese that is likely from a can. Not at all worth the large...

When Shadow Puppet closed and Del Cielo slowly renovated and moved in, I expected major changes. But surprisingly, the changes to the ambience are relatively minor. Same seating area, bar, similar layouts. I do love the new kitchen which makes good food and doesn’t require you to deal with trucks outside. Both breweries make/made good beer. Del Cielo already had a great reputation in the East Bay and their strong emphasis on quality is apparent here. Like Shadow Puppet, it’s still sort of dark and loud inside- a place to spend a rainy day or come at night or on a cold day but maybe a bit too dark for a beautiful sunny day. I thought the people were very nice who worked here and overall it was a good first impression during their opening weekend! I will...

Went on a Thursday at around 5. We were huge fans of Shadow Puppet and very sad to see it go. THAT SAID, Del Cielo exceeded any and all expectation. The beers were fantastic, the beer-tenders were well versed and could provide incredibly accurate flavor profiles. And the food? Absolutely fantastic. We got the Cuban and French fries. Worth every penny. So much so, we’ll likely go back weekly. The vibe was relaxed and comfortable. It wasn’t too loud nor was it dark. Perfect for beer (or two) after work. Del Cielo was not only well worth the wait, from a consumers point-of-view, it was an upgrade. Absolutely well done. We’re thrilled to have a new brewery...