Magpie Taproom

375 40th St, Oakland
(510) 788-4698

Recent Reviews

Dianne Sims

I don't know anything about this place didn't go there

Martha E.

This place had big shoes to fill after Hogs. I was excited to see the place open pre-Covid but was somewhat disappointed to see the original menu of pizza and wings. Months later I have to say I'm still pretty uninspired by the menu and the food. They've added some specials like a fried chicken sandwich which is definitely the right way to go but something about it just falls a bit flat. The pizza is pretty good - sometimes a bit soggy for my taste but my husband likes it that way. They do have a lot of beers on tap which is great but the times we have been for to go orders it has been painfully slow even when we just order 2 or 3 beers. The biggest win for this place was the German to go food that popped up during Covid and it was SO good. Sausages and spicy mustard to go became a must in our house. Sad to see they've stopped it now and recommend their other location which has the German food. Think this place should try for the German rather than the pizza and it would be a winner!

Jamilah J.

6/21: Finally tried it. Probably should have went with pizza. I ordered buffalo wings garlic fries and arugula pear salad. I wish I ordered pizza.

Kathy H.

Magpie catered a lacrosse potluck for us, and even during quarantine, they made it quick and seamless! I had ordered the mushroom pizza and the Hawaiian sausage one. I wish there was 3x times more pineapples on the pizza but otherwise it was delicious! I also got "family churros" all for myself They also have a great beer selection and I bought 2 bottles of Pliny the Elder to take home! Would love to come back here after shelter-in-place is over!

Annie C.

My bf and I wanted to check this place out after hog's closed and were delighted that they are open during shelter in place! We ordered the la picosita pizza online and a jar of beer. Pick up was a breeze. The pizza was on the oilier side but it was delicious! Thin crust was nice. The Calabrian chili gave it wonderful kick, but it wasn't too spicy. I do wish there was more goat cheese, but maybe that would've overpowered the pizza? Definitely down to try more pizza and their house made sausages next time!

John K.

Good pizza, great beer selection, friendly bartenders. Will be and have been back. They also are doing to go orders for food and beer during Covid shelter in place.

Tony Granieri

Awesome local tap and bottle list.. and the pizza!!

Magda Cortez

(Translated by Google) Excellent service ?(Original)Exelente servicio ?

Ross M.

Wanted to support local businesses during this trying time but our takeout is well below even grocery store quality. Arugula salad is missing pears. The chicken on a chicken sandwich is... laughably small.

Michael Kerr

Good beer selection and tasty food. Weird vibe to this place. The owners kid coming in and out of the place likes it's his bedroom, throwing his skateboard into the corner. Slow service ordering at the bar & inconsistent service from servers.

Jamin Horn

Easy going pizza place with sports, beer and wine on tap, and great pizza. I got the Quattro fungi which was really great. The small was more than enough for two people.

Scott Sekhon

Good pies, good beer and cider selection

Tristen C.

I stopped in here on a whim one afternoon because it was close to my polling place. The burger was delicious! I was pleasantly surprised because it's not their advertised specialty. Their beer, cider, and wine selection is awesome. I had the Gilman Maison de Champagne beer; perfect complement to the burger. I also received great customer service. Will certainly be back to try their pizza soon!

Christian L.

I love coming here on Taco Tuesdays, but anytime is good. Nice salads & sides, yummy pizza (and you can even get a fried egg on top!), fantastic selection of ciders, wines and craft beers, all on tap!

Martin Schwartz

Excellent pizza dough and nice atmosphere. Great tap room.

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