Calicraft Brewing Company — Restaurant in Walnut Creek

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...

We went to CaliCraft in Davis this evening with friends. The staff was wonderful. The pizza and fried chicken sandwich were thoughtfully prepared. BUT the two Summer salads we had were not edible…literally terrible. They were supposed to have arugula & romaine lettuce which was substituted with 100% iceberg lettuce and there was 0 taste. The chicken was not chopped or cut and was primarily dark meat. They were ugly, bland and a huge disappointment….my friend and I couldn’t eat them. I also need to mention we ordered one pizza, received 2. Ordered two Summer salads and they brought Caesar salads to our table which we had to send back. We kind of gave up after my husband had already eaten his dinner and the other 3 of us sat waiting for our food. I hope they hire a chef to make up a good salad recipe for them so we can go back. I mean,...

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...