The Crafty Fox Ale House

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The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
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The Crafty Fox Ale House by null
The Crafty Fox Ale House by null

Highlights

This cozy gastropub boasts 36 taps of exceptional craft beer and an enticing American menu, all within a laid-back space featuring a roll-up garage door.

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1700 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Get directions

$20–30 · Menu

"Crafty Fox Ale House brings some much needed love to the slightly deserted north end of Mission street. They have 36 beers on tap and a varied and delicious menu. As you might hope for from an Ale house, their burger is tops! But you might not expect other dishes like 1/2 of a grilled octopus! The space is simple, clean and makes the best use of corner windows and a roll-up garage door. To top it off, the staff is extremely friendly and seems to have memorized an almanac of beer." - Avocados and Coconuts

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"Crafty Fox Ale House, Mission District by Avocados and Coconuts. Crafty Fox Ale House brings some much needed love to the slightly deserted north end of Mission street. They have 36 beers on tap and a varied and delicious menu. As you might hope for from an Ale house, their burger is tops! But you might not expect other dishes like 1/2 of a grilled octopus! The space is simple, clean and makes the best use of corner windows and a roll-up garage door. To top it off, the staff is extremely friendly and seems to have memorized an almanac of beer."

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"The Crafty Fox, a just slightly under-the-radar beer destination that’s nevertheless one of the best in the city, hosts Moonraker, a super celebrated brewery from Auburn, CA." - Caleb Pershan

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"It’s the semi-secret “too cool for the Gala” party with Fieldwork at Mission beer bar The Crafty Fox Ale House. Go and try this rapidly growing Berkeley brewery’s fresh IPAs and other innovative beers, including their annual release of Viking’s Lament, a bourbon barrel aged Russian Imperial Porter. Details: 5 p.m. at the Crafty Fox, free entry." - Caleb Pershan

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Shawn Higgins

Google
One of the best pubs in the entire city. The most surprising aspect of this mission gem is the food. Not only is the menu updated constantly it is served with quality ingredients and style, rivalling a finer restraint experience. Of course they have your classic fish and chips...with the best fries in the city hands down...but also other fun variety. Variety that includes both vegetarian friendly and meat lover menus alike. This is a must check out in person place.

Kevin O'Donovan

Google
Fantastic place. Great bartender. Excellent service and solid and varied beer selection. Really good music too. Chill vibe on an early Friday night.

G S

Google
Unreal tap list including local brews, ciders, and wine. Crazy range of beers from lambic style sours to TIPA to Guinness. Definitely something for everyone. Food always impresses us - amazing fusion dishes meet light bar bites. Would go for the popcorn chicken with Japanese dipping sauces, guacamole, and chicken sandwich are all chef’s kiss. Top it off with amazing staff. Pedro and his crew are a ton of fun and super polite. Had a blast hanging at the bar working our way through the menu.

K Lee

Google
Dropped in for the 1st time on a Friday evening ahead of dinner and enjoyed the experience. Bro and i only ordered beers, but the food looked good too. Tap selection was exceptional 5-stars with Russian River, Bottlelogic, Barebottle, Armistice, and many other top-notch CA choices. Bar area is on the cozy size side, but the atmosphere service and brews on tap make for a neighborhood bar i would love to visit regularly and wish i had nearby.

Rob “Flying Rob” Thi

Google
We had a blast in the crafty fox. Great service and the best beer around. They are offering three themed tasting trays. We had them all and we will definitely visit again

Adam Nelson

Google
Very extensive craft beer list. The prices are a bit higher than other taprooms we visited in SF. But the service was great and it’s a cool spot.

PiroChu

Google
This is a small cozy place at the corner of busy streets under the highway. Great noon-pretentious vibe. The food (I had the octopus with shishito peppers) was really tasty, and of course the beer menu on tap is very extensive. The staff (both behind the bar and for serving food) are extremely knowledgeable and very welcoming/friendly. Highly recommended!

Ken Wong

Google
August 2023: Stopped by for dinner and enjoyed the brussel sprouts and the beyond burger. Beer list is really fantastic 🤩. Had a nice hazy IPA from armistice. Will definitely come back again for more delicious food and da brewskis! 2020: Came here for the Moonraker SF 🍻 Fest! Service was great. Many options to choose from. Would come here again.

Jane W.

Yelp
I suppose most people come here for the beer selection, but as someone who is not well-versed in beer, the highlight for me is the food. I've tried a few of their menu items, including the fried chicken sandwich and the fish and chips. The former is particularly excellent and the quality/flavors are a few notches above typical bar fare. The beer menu is extensive (which is about all I can say about it). The interior is dark and cozy and the service is friendly enough.

Megan J.

Yelp
TLDR: I'm hesitating giving four stars because of our most recent interaction + high prices for quantity of beer/food. Wish I could give half a star, as it wasn't fully a three star experience either. Alas, four stars it is. I recommend for: - groups - bar/brewery crawl in this area of the City - if there's a particular brew only available here Longer: Back pre-panini I had a friend who's boyfriend lived around the corner from the Crafty Fox, so it was often a first- or last-of-the-night stop for their crew, which I joined every so often. As mentioned above, this is a great spot for groups, as it's a rather informal, minimalist interior -- capitalizing on space in order to pack as many people in as possible. There are high tops and tables throughout, and a good ~10 seats at the bar. I wasn't a beer drinker back then, so I'd indulge in a cider with no complaints -- always a few options for the non-beer drinkers. I cannot recall any specific food we had way back when, but I do remember there were no complaints. Fast forward to 2024, my boyfriend and I were on a little walking adventure to get some Peruvian beans at one of the Mexican groceries on Mission St. It was a beautiful weekend afternoon, and the Crafty Fox had many an open bar seat beckoning us in. We were greeted by the bar tender (owner?) who handed us menus. The tap selection was laid out on the wall in front of us, and man oh man is there a wide variety, or what!? Lucky for us, we'd been sampling a few "slushy" beers and there was one from 450 North -- the Slushy XL Raspberry Dessert. This is quite possibly the most tasty, ~perfectly tart, yet still a beer~ beer I've ever had. The second beer we got was some variation of a Hazy IPA, and also delicious, though nothing new new nor spectacular. What was off-putting: the bar was near empty, aside from one guy at the very end (many seats down from us) at the bar and iirc, a solo woman at a table toward the back room. There was an exciting-to-us baseball game in play, so we had it pulled up on a cell phone in front of us. By no means was it at top volume, yet we were asked with zero care or kindness to turn it off. A "hey yall, will you please turn that down? (:" is super easy... Just felt weird to be shamed for watching sports at a beer-focused establishment, but they think they're fancy *shrug*. Whatever it may be, we'll definitely be sure to go elsewhere the next time there's a game in play we want to watch.

Edrian D.

Yelp
Don't get me wrong this place is great for their tap, what makes it not so great was the subpar execution on the food menu. Yikes! Stopped by for food and drinks before seeing Isaiah Falls show at Brick and Mortar. I definitely was the fanboy when I saw him come into ale house with his crew before the show. Maybe I was waiting for the food to be just as magical? Tap - all for the tap. One of the few bars that has Pliny the elder and blind pig, but today I opted for the sour. So much goodness. But every time I ordered it the bar keep kept saying "it's going okay". No bro -. That's the name of the sour "howzit" lol. Dead. Anyhow, obviously I went the smart route and got fish and chips. My friend in the other hand ordered the steak medium rare that took almost 30 mins and it was cold in the middle. Uh oh, something doesn't seem right here scooby. To top it off the béarnaise sauce was broken. Womp womp. Solid no for the steak my friend. Atmosphere - I mean its a local tap how can you not like the vibe? All in all - just don't order the steak and you'll be good.

Tyler C.

Yelp
Solid 9/10 from me. Good for casual bar crawl with friends. Limited seats with outdoor breezes. Clean gastropub with big beer selection and food that hits a higher quality/effort level than most. My go-to for a beer / sandwich. Food - 9/10 Korean fried chicken is probably the highlight. Not too spicy and a good portion size. The burger was also very good but perhaps on the thinner patty size. Fries are a thicker cut which is nice. Beers - 10/10 Huge selection. No complaint Value - 8/10 Food is expensive but inline with other places. Beers are normal prices. I wish I could get a sandwich for under $20 but such is life. It does seem like the food is achieving a higher quality level so perhaps 16/17 would be appropriate if they adjusted things. Service - 10/10

Courtney C.

Yelp
Went to this spot yesterday. The vibe and decorations of the place were very cool and nice, and the server we had was also very nice. Most of the food was great, I especially liked the corn ribs and spinach rangoons. I was however disappointed greatly by my burger. It was a hockey puck, completely black and charred, and small. I can't believe the kitchen even served it to me since it wasn't a busy evening when we went. My partner ordered the korean chicken sandwich, we only received the normal chicken sandwich but it was also delicious. I would also like to note than even though the decor was nice there were about a dozen flies circling one spot in the dining area. I would definitely come back here, maybe we just went during an off night. The rest of the food more than made up for the flies and burnt burger.

Julian R.

Yelp
Just paid 121.00 for 2 hazy beers. When I ordered my drinks I was ask for my card for payment . " I didn't know I was charged that amount". Then before I left he asked if I wanted to close my tab. Mind you he already had taken my card. I then said ok I'll pay because he didn't issue my receipt. The first time he took my card. Then I paid another 21.00. I asked just to make sure he didn't charge my card but I had two charges from my card when I should have only one charge . All I'm saying is be careful, maybe a mistake but, just hate the trouble of dealing with the bank situation. Good thing is that my hazy was good field work always comes in clutch

Mark O.

Yelp
Lunch review. Taproom. Crispy Brussel Sprouts lemon zest, maldon salt & chili flakes Al Pastor Pork gyoza w/ scallion, sesame seed & salsa macha Steak Tartare garlic, shallots, parsley, cornichons, egg yolk with grilled country batard (Best) Fish & Chips jalapeño cabbage slaw, fries & tartar sauce Grilled Spanish Octopus Blistered shishito peppers, crispy fingerlings, chimichurri & black garlic Spanish Twist Churros ++ Great tap list Overall, "As good as it gets."

Ryan S.

Yelp
Awesome beer selection, knowledgeable bartenders, and great bar food (the Korean chicken sandwich is out of this world). I've stopped by twice with large groups (8+) and managed to snag a table immediately. Definitely a hidden gem!

Kevin B.

Yelp
This is a great place! We came here a few weeks for some midday snacks and beer and we had a great time! The service was great and they were very attentive, making sure we always had everything we needed. They have Russian River on tap, so the beer selection is fantastic (Pliny the Elder!) and the food was great too. We had fries with Calabrian chili aioli and they were cooked perfectly and paired great with the aioli. We also had popcorn chicken with yuzu ranch and kosho hot sauce, which was juicy and flavorful. My wife had a steak salad for her entree and I had the fish tacos, both of which were fresh and tasty and ones that we'd order again. We'd 100% come back here again!

Trevis M.

Yelp
Went to this ale house for a meetup and it was a pleasant experience. Drinks are not too expensive and service is great. Staff is helpful and polite. Didn't try any of the food so cannot rate that aspect. Restaurant is bar like and probably could have more style or special ambience. Worst part was the neighborhood and close proximity to the highway - homeless present and trash ridden area.

Jeffrey S.

Yelp
Solid beer bar with some very unique beers, mostly local, but clearly some small run beers. I had a 'sour flight' which had 4 small pours of very tasty sour beers that were interesting and tasty. It was a bit pricey for just the 4 pours, but it was still cool.

Vivek S.

Yelp
Made a quick stop here on a trip to the city. I only tried the food, but they did have quite an extensive selection of beers. The bartender was very friendly and outgoing, I loved the overall vibe! I tried the vegan burger option with a side of fries. The burger was complete and satisfying. The buns were fresh, and I was very happy with every bite. The fries were delicious- crisp on the outside, soft and warm on the inside. The only drawback would be that the fries were slightly saltier than my liking. They came with an aioli dip, that was the unexpected highlight of the meal. I usually wouldn't expect a tavern to put out great food, but the Crafty Fox exceeded expectations. Will definitely drop by again soon!

Christine F.

Yelp
Good beer selection. Solid food. Wish service was better!! Window seating was uncomfortable. Would come back to sit at the bar to be more comfortable and maybe get better attention from wait staff. Gonna give them another go because the food and drink is GOOD!

Marty E.

Yelp
I live in Sacramento and my daughters live in San Francisco. They introduced me to Crafty Fox a couple years ago. Any time I'm in the city to visit them, or go a Giants game I go there if possible. Great craft beer selection, excellent food and service. I recommend the Fix highly.

Amy W.

Yelp
I really don't like giving anyplace less than 4 stars. I do my research and try to pick places I know I will enjoy. The good news here. It was Saturday night and they were open until 10pm and it was 8:30pm with plenty of tables. This location used to be a fancy restaurant called Woodward Gardens that I loved. I have had this bookmarked for a while and a friend and I had been to Rainbow for a shopping trip and were looking for a fun place for dinner. You seat yourself (and we have a nice table in the back by the full-length windows). You have to place your order via the QR code (not just look at the menu - but actually ORDER and pay for your food and drinks through the QR code.) We ordered Pate, chicken wings, fries, and brussels sprouts with 2 glasses of wine. When our food started to come out a server told us that they no longer have pate on the menu (well then they should take it off the app), so we looked again and got the cheese plate. The fries came out first, they were thick, hot and served with a dipping sauce. Liked them. The wings came out quickly after. They were just too unwieldy to enjoy, they were not broken into wings and flats, but whole wings, and they were just too sticky to be eaten comfortably in that format. Also a little too spicy for my liking. The cheese plate was a nice portion (3 kinds of cheese, butter, cornichon and a fig jam), served with toasted sourdough (some pieces burnt and just upside down so we wouldn't notice right away). When we went to pay - we asked about the pate we had ordered that they were out of, the waiter said he would "pay us back for it" - weird. so he did bring by $15 for it, but just odd b/c of course that doesn't include tax, and just seemed shady.

Dave W.

Yelp
Our third time to visit the Crafty Fox and we were not disappointed. Sitting along one of the huge windows, you get to enjoy the panorama of Mission Street. While we have had food during past visits (great, tasty menu) we only had beers and wine today. I like it when a beer location also has wine. They have an extensive beer selection so be prepared to find almost anything you want. The overall ambiance of the place is friendly and inviting but it isn't over the top. Spartan and clean is how I would describe this place. Stop in when you are in the area - you will not be disappointed.

Elissa L.

Yelp
If you haven't had your salt intake for the year, this is the place to eat. The brussel sprouts, the fries and even the churros were hella salty. The actual fish and coleslaw in the fish n chips dish were decent, however the rest of the food was so damn salty. I still feel my body puckered up from it. Service was okay. Not too busy. Didn't order alcohol. However to order any drink, other than water, you have to physically order it at the front of the restaurant even if you're sitting in the back room. Interesting. Saw the cook make burgers in the kitchen. I would be skeptical about their heavy hand in seasoning and whether the burgers are really made to order. There was no difference between rare and done. Ambience was so dark inside, you can be easily be fooled. Sorry, this was a total miss.

Theresa D.

Yelp
A great local ale house. They have a nice assortment of beers and ales and sours. I had the humble voyager sour and it was so tart, I loved it. I love how the front of the bars is facing the streets so you can people watch. They have plenty of seating in the back. Sadly this place closes pretty early at 10pm most nights. I've only had their fries which comes with a chipotle aioli which is tasty, but I have my eyes on their fish and chips to order next time.

Erin J.

Yelp
Great beer selection and fast service. They also have very good food. I got the NY strip steak and my fiance got the fried chicken sandwich. We also started off with the shishito peppers which had something on it that were extremely extremely spicy. IDK what it was because I literally love spicy food (medium spicy anyways), but this made my eyes water. Anyways, the food was great and the bar tender was very chatty and friendly. It is not in the best location - right on 13th street across from all of the homeless tents under the freeway - but has solid vibes. Kind of like hipster dive bar-ish. I'm sure we'll be back at some point!

Kelly T.

Yelp
I'll say it again and I'll scream it from my rooftop. Best fish and chips in the city!! Don't forget to ask for extra tartar sauce it's the best you'll ever have. More vinegar please!

Aaron N.

Yelp
The Mission is sorta happening these days and after a quick pit stop at STUFF - going outta business so sad - we wanted a spot for quick eats with Kiddos in tow! The Crafty Fox feels a little like you are walking into someone's living room but after some investigating it felt comfy and casual so we endeavored. Fish and Chips were hot and crunchy served with tartar and vinegar. Only missing the newspaper wrapping. Burgers were ample with steak cut fries that managed to remain crispy on the ample outside and tender in the inside. It's worthy to note that every item on the menu has a little twist... I dare say, bespoke. Service is serviceable so it's got that going for it. Of note, all the items on the menu had custom touches and felt curated. Someone in the kitchen has a vision. 4/5 for this corner bar cum resto. With a little spit and polish it could be special. -A

Garrett V.

Yelp
This place is pretty cool. It's hard to find parking, but once you get it, it's a pub run by a really cool fella. I didn't get an alcoholic drink since it was midday when we came for lunch, but I have to highly recommend the fish and chips that we had. The fish was perfectly battered and fried. I can't emphasize how difficult it is to find a great fish and chips. To be honest, I had the burger which was merely alright, but if you're craving the perfect fish and chips, you want to be here.

Avani V.

Yelp
Speaking as someone who doesn't like beer, ale houses and breweries tend to not be my preferred venue for a Saturday evening. However, I chose The Crafty Fox to grab a quick drink with my friends because of their large and varied menu. In addition to the standard IPAs, stouts, and lagers, The Crafty Fox also offers sours and wines- drinks that are more suitable for beer-dislikers. The seating includes a fully indoor section, a partially outdoors section, and a fully outdoors section. There's plenty of space and it's quiet enough to comfortably converse with friends. We ordered two sours and crispy Brussels sprouts. The sours were delicious and the sprouts paired nicely with them. The staff was also nice enough to give us a delicious aoli when we asked for a dip to go with the Brussels sprouts, even though the dish doesn't originally come with it. I recommend The Crafty Fox for drinks, finger foods, and conversation with friends. It's a great place for groups with varied drink preferences!

wendy l.

Yelp
Cool beer crawl spot at the corner of Mission & Duboce. There is a good amount beer selection, so I opted in for a hazy IPA flight. I'm so glad I got the flight, it was a good way to try their various hazy IPA. There are lots of bar seatings and more tables in the back. I didn't get a chance to order food but the food looks pretty good. You ordered from the bar and then you seat yourself.

Kim T.

Yelp
I stopped here before heading to a concert next door. It's pretty neat how they let you bring in food from here to the concert hall next door. Anyway, they have a really good selection of wine and beer. I enjoyed the fish and chips pretty good cabbage as well on the side. The waiter was nice, but the food did take a while to come out. We weren't in a rush so it was no big deal. They play a wide selection of music which is really refreshing.

Dakota T.

Yelp
Crafty Fox always has a fantastic beer selection as well as an expansive menu for a bar this size. Super casual pub vibes, the bar tenders even seem to have an Irish accent. I ordered the brussel sprouts here and they came out piping hot. Also came here to watch the England vs France World Cup game and it was great that the bar wasn't too crowded!

Alexander M.

Yelp
Burger was great. I really liked the fries and the salad and the selection of beer with original pattern is awesome this is a great neighborhood spot

Abigail M.

Yelp
This place was very welcoming! they greeted us with a smile and hello's which was a good impression, sat down as soon as possible which A+ since I was hangry. LOL We ordered something really quick to eat! food was really great Fish Taco was super tasty, crunchy outside and flavorful fish! Size of the fish was pretty decent! and the tortilla was really soft to eat I was savoring every bite. However the french fries was a tad bit salty, added too much salt but I just wiped it with napkins nothing can be fixed with the help of napkin by wiping it lol OMG! the drink that I order are to die for not literally haha but it was the best beer I had! Hopefully I can remember the name sadly I forgot but the taste was sour and sweet will definitely go back! best beer ever! Overall place was worth to go! Can't wait!

Eva L.

Yelp
Fun spot! Really cute inside and they have hellllllla beers on tap, damn! Food is also really good - I got the fish and chips. Insanely generous portions and it came with tartar sauce and mashed pieces. Really good flavors and nice staff.

Mike T.

Yelp
When you call yourself an Ale House, I think of an amazing local craft beers on tap, maybe a sour or two. The Crafty Fox goes way above expectations. At least 6 sour beers on tap and an extensive draft beer selection with Piny the Elder on tap. The wine list is solid. Now for the food. We started with the French onion dip with house made chips. The dip was seasoned well and had great flavor. The house made chips were perfect. Crispy, crunchy chips but not greasy. My wife had the fish and chips. It was a whole filet of cod. Nice batter on the fish. The fries were amazing. Crunchy outside, soft, fluffy interior. I had the char grilled octopus, with fingerling potatoes and charred shishito peppers, topped with a chimichurri. Overall this was a great meal. Next time we are in the city we will return. Thank you for the great meal.

Java Z.

Yelp
So delicious! Elevated pub grub. Beer selection was great Must try Good indoor or outdoor spaces

Tim H.

Yelp
Best place that I've found for craft beers in the city. About 30 on tap. All excellent craft, no trashy beers. Prices are reasonable ~$8-9 for most pours, typical SF prices. Beertender was nice and let me sample before purchasing. They can do half pours for any 16 oz size beers (up charge of 50 cents each, reasonable). They have indoor, heated outdoor, and indoor but completely open on one side seating. They have food as well, but I didn't have any this time. Street parking was not difficult on a Sunday afternoon

Collette M.

Yelp
Just moved into the neighborhood and decided to try this place out. Food/menu was all over the place. A guy who I now think was maybe a bus/runner sat us- very nice. I asked if I could get naked wings and he listed several types of sauces that could come on the side. The bartender shows up and looks pissed that this guy asked us what we wanted to eat. So we repeat the order and he comes back with some sauces - so I asked which were they. Bartender : "this is a tomato purée you may have heard of it" .... But like not in a funny tone like in a "f#%! You tone" We found it funny and still tipped but he was just rude the rest of the time and clearly having a bad day. The other guy (bus/runner) was super nice which is why I even give this place a second star. Food menu was all over the place and just was basic and not very good. The views of homeless encampments make the open window area of seating very unappealing and safety questionable. I wouldn't recommend this to my frenemie.

Courtney P.

Yelp
Stopping for a bite to eat and a beverage with my friends before leaving the city, we decided upon the crafty fox alehouse. We sat outside in their makeshift outdoor seating - they had plenty of heaters available as the weather had taken a dip. I ordered their blonde sour and a blueberry sour beer, both of which were tasty. For my meal, I wasn't super hungry so I settled upon the butter lettuce salad which came with pears, manchego, sliced almonds, and a sherry vinaigrette. It was tasty. My friends all enjoyed their beers and bites as well. I will say, I was a big fan of their thick cut french fries. Those hit the spot! Worth a visit if you find yourself in the area.

Josh R.

Yelp
They had tons of beers and a cool food selection of quick eats that can be nice to share. We grabbed a bunch of hand foods to share. Good wings

Justice K.

Yelp
Owners are shady. Would not recommend. I spent $28 on drinks and an appetizer at Crafty Ale & chose to dine outside at their tables. My friend & I bought a sandwiches from Vodoo Love next door. We decided to eat it at the table while finishing our drinks. One of the employees at Crafty Ale came outside and told us we have to leave. This problem would be avoided if you guys just sold better food lol. Don't patronize their business and their mediocre drinks & food.

Anne Marie P.

Yelp
Came in for a pint & something to eat whilst we were waiting for a show next door. I really love the vibe here. it's such a cool little pub! Loved the ambiance, the staff were super nice & friendly. Their beer is delicious, and I'm not a drinker or a beer fan, but their beer went down a treat! Husband ordered chicken burrger & fries. I just ordered some fries since we were in a bit of a hurry. The food was so delicious and fresh! Super fast service! The fries are real home-cooked potato chips just like it the UK. REAL FOOD, not this stringy potato stuff! I will definitely return here and hang out before a show. It's a lovely spot. Everyone's super friendly, too. First time here, but it definitely won't be my last! There are no pics of food but absolutely delicious and so fresh! Cool little spot!!!

Pauline W.

Yelp
Went to check this place out on a sunday evening around 7pm and it was quiet which was nice. The area around it is a little sketch so be careful of where you park and where you're walking! You order everything at the bar and FYI, they do not allow you to try the stouts, but if that is your go-to-beer, you won't be disappointed because they are delicious! We ordered: 1. Grilled Black garlic marinated Hanger Steak 2. Fried Chicken Sandwich 3. Blistered brussel sprouts 4. Tempura asparagus Everything was super delicious. Gotta say, the brussel sprouts turned out to be surprisingly good since this vegetable is not normally found in your average Chinese family kitchen. I dunno how the chef cooked it, but the sprouts was a really nice crunchy texture that made me pop one after another into my mouth. For sure gonna come back to try more of their menu and beers! And sorry for the repetitiveness in the beginning, I didn't realize that I had not finished this review, but now it is complete!

Latte Queen W.

Yelp
Giving some more love to this tried and true spot. Some of the best meals of my SF life have been had here. The music is always something shazam-able. Service is so friendly. I am so glad they're still kicking.

Nezelle A.

Yelp
We ordered Brussel sprouts and a cheeseburger. The food came out fast for a Saturday night! The brussel sprouts were good but after eating 4 or more it got tooo lemony then if it sits too long its basically eating a lemon at this point. We ordered a cheeseburger(medium cooked), pickles on the side and cut it in a half and side of fries. When it came out, We didn't get the burger cut in half and no pickles and the bun was burnt. My husband is not a picky one but he said this was the worse burger ever. The fries were SOOO salty as well. Ask them for lightly or no salt on the fries!! Other than that, I was greeted when I walked in and was helped at the counter to order food. great welcoming by staff!

Christine Z.

Yelp
Great sandwich, great service at the bar, shout out to the bartender. The Korean fried chicken sandwich was delicious and fulfilling, the fries are not on the slim side, but was tasty and crispy, and it's a lot of food.

Diane B.

Yelp
Food was really delicious and then service was excellent. We ordered the fish and chips, fish tacos & the hot peppers appetizer. They were not too spicy all delicious. We came here while visiting USF and while food and service was excellent, the ambience was meh more of a bar feel than restaurant. Lots of good beer as well!

Jonathan H.

Yelp
I came here on my lunch break and ordered a sandwich. It took them about an hour to make it. Wouldn't come here unless you have plenty of time. Beer selections are good and plentiful though.

M L.

Yelp
I enjoy this place now that SF is in the orange tier. Last time I came here was before Christmas. Then all the bars had to close down. They had decent outdoor seating back then. NOW, it's awesome! More outdoor seating. Some indoor-ish seating though I wouldn't call it that because it's open to the air. I was able to sit down and order drinks from my app. Then they'd bring it out to me. Stop by if you're A bicyclist!

SteveTwentyThree S.

Yelp
Hands down the best craft beer bar in the city. Not only is the food amazing, the beer selection is a showcase of Northern California's finest craft breweries. Double IPAs, porters, sours, west coast, east coast hazys, nitro stouts, and more from Fieldwork, Alvarado, Barebottle, Moonraker, Russian River, Sante Adairius, and more, every tap is a winner. The ambiance is spartan and reserved which allows the beer and food to take center stage while floor to ceiling windows on two sides of the space give ringside seats to the drama and pageantry of Mission and Division Streets. The staff is really what makes this place shine. Each one of them a gem - friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Just what you want in a staff.

RICHARD J.

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This will be to be back in this cozy little spot with my burger steak fries everything is perfect on point. Come and chill try a flight. Well let me get to the burger cooked to perfection and fries.

Michael W.

Yelp
The beer selection, the food, and the folks working here put this spot in a league of its own. Love this place.

Daniela J.

Yelp
My new favorite beer bar in the city. Amazing beer list and surprisingly good food. I came here recently for the moonraker sf beer week event and while it was busy, the service was still friendly and quick. On another random Friday night, the hubby and I managed to get two seats and our beers easily. For food, we ordered the Mac n cheese, chicken wings and the burger. All were super tasty. Definitely will be coming back!

jeff c.

Yelp
Top notch place for some great beers. Had an Alvarado/Green Cheek collab as well as an Alvarado/North Park collab both of which were absolutely delicious. They had dozens of different types of beer on tap too if Hazy IPAs aren't your thing. The food looked good too but didn't have a chance to try it since I was going out to eat afterward. Top that off with some outstanding service and you got a winner. Will definitely be back.

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