Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub — Restaurant in Sunnyvale

After coming here almost every Sunday with my wife since 2019, today is the last time we will support Faultline. We used to love coming here - the staff was great, familiar faces each week and consistency across the board including food, drinks and service. But I’m disappointed to say that has all changed as of late and the quality has gone down on all fronts. The drinks are too expensive for one, their “Killer Margarita” I had for $18 literally tasted like Capris Sun with a hint of tequila in a small glass, compared to a $11 Bloody Mary that was relatively good. The pizza is the best thing they have on their menu and is reasonably consistent, and the beer is also good. Aside from the beer and pizza though, we used to get their salads that were very savory but they changed all the recipes and cut back on the portions but kept the same pricing which to me is always a deal breaker. They have a wild duck problem that is out of control on their outdoor patio area. Unfortunately they get fed even though they have signs but these ducks are so aggressive now that I have witnessed in multiple occasions them biting people and even bit my wife on the leg. Be aware of this if you choose to eat outside with children. I’ve also had issues the last few visits with dirty water glasses, something that’s always frustrating. The turnover on their staff is something I’ve never seen before as a regular. They constantly have new help and for someone that will eat here once it’s not a big deal, but my wife and I appreciated eating here every Sunday for not only the food back then, but also for the conversations we would have with the staff, it was nice to be remembered when you came in. This has all changed though as I’ve heard things about management causing issues but regardless, it’s disappointing. All I can say is, if you’re looking for decent pizza, this place is alright, same for the beer. I’d stay away from everything else and be mindful of how expensive the drinks are. There was a point in time I even recommended this place to...

The land shook with the monumental experience that was dinner at Faultline.

We were looking for a romantic evening out before taking in a comedy show at Rooster T. Feathers and decided on Faultline as it appeared to be a gem in the sea of mediocre strip malls and taco shacks that is Sunnyvale.

We started off by ordering 5 of the sample sized beers (each sample runs $1.25) so that we could understand the lay of the land. We ordered the hefe, the pale ale, the stout, the golden ale seasonal, and the Belgian abbey ale. Our waiter actually also brought us a smaller size sample of their kolsch.

All of the beers had great flavor and we would have enjoyed drinking any of them with dinner, but for our money we went with the kolsch. It had a wonderful crisp taste that was full bodied and delicious.

For dinner we decided that we would split a salad and each order one of our own entrees. The FBC House Salad had a tantalizing description and although we're not a huge fan of asian style dressings it was a great choice. For $8 there was an ample portion size with a great mix of greens and veggies. The dressing actually turned out to be the highlight-- nice and light with just enough taste to bring each bite to life.

For the entree I went with the fish and chips. Not the most sophisticated of choices, but I love a good fried fish. It's hard to do anything exceptional with fish and chips, but the dish was very strong overall. The fries were just crispy enough and well seasoned and the fish was done perfectly.

I managed to steal a few bites of my girlfriend's Chick Pea & Lentil Dal dish-- it seemed great, but I didn't eat enough to really vouch for it.

Would definitely recommend this place! We'll be taking family when they're in town as the decor is beautiful and they even had...

Stopped by Faultline after a few years away from the happy hour scene (I blame the kids) to grab a bite and reacquaint ourselves with what's on their tap.

Started out with an appetizer to go with our flights: Mediterranean Mini Falafels with cumin-cucumber yogurt and pomegranate sauces $8 The mini falafels were tasty, but the dense, floury texture made them heavy fare. I have to say, the pomegranate sauce was fabulous, though I thought it was a garlic salsa. Had no idea there was pomegranate in it until I reread the menu. Fries tasted great with it!

Ordered an entree we thought would pair well with the stout: House "ale Braised" Pot Roast creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables in a rich brown sauce $18 Don't waste your money. The beef was super dry and tough. The gravy was overly salty. And the golden beets were not cooked enough. Thumbs down, period.

Out of the beer flight, the only memorable one was the Best Bitter. It had some character. All the rest were blah. KOLSCH - 4.7% HEFEWEIZEN - 5.2% BEST BITTER - 5.7% (N2) PALE ALE - 5.1% STOUT - 5.5%

Of everything we experienced, the best thing was the service. Waiters and bus boys were polite and helpful. Too bad the didn't have good...