Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub

The food was good even though I was surprised a poke bowl comes in a hot bowl. Unfortunately the food came one plate at a time with l several minutes between plates and we were 9 people. The atmosphere of the place is not bad with a wide beer selection that I could not try.

The beer is good if you don't mind waiting 15 minutes for one and another 15 minutes when you need another.

I visited Wednesday November 5th, 1:30 pm. In short horrible service, hostess closed hostess stand without letting bar tender know (which is where the sign directed you to go to be seated), wait staff/hostess walking around talking instead of helping customers (if you are on break do not be seen), the manager talking to his friend instead of leading his team and filling in for wait staff shortages. The only positives for service was the bar tender running around trying to take care of customers and the table busser who was even running food from the kitchen. The manager is the one responsible for what was/was not happening.

Was fairly packed for a Sunday. Stopped in for a beer and a burger. Service is fantastic. Would recommend.

Service was good, beer was ok, food was completely unseasoned. Ordered the power bowl, no meat added, literally not even salt used. It was so incredibly tastless, the dressing was minimal and pretty flavorless as well. Ridiculous for the price.

It’s a spacious place with lots of seating areas. I was there for lunch and didn’t see too many people for its size. About 30 people or so when we were there. The atmosphere was nice and beautiful next to a small pond that’s well maintained. We sat outside so it’s a little cold but they have the portable heater so it’s not too bad.

The food was good and the portion was big. Most of us couldn’t finish our food. The price was slightly on the expensive side. Poke bowl or a sandwich is about $23. They have a special Halloween drink for about $15. I ordered a bowl of chowder and a drink and it came out to be about $35 with tips.

The location and ambiance are great, and the beers were excellent. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing—especially considering the appealing photos and high prices. I tried the lobster linguini, but the sauce was more like a soup, and the pasta lacked flavor. I’d recommend going for the beer and sticking to the appetizers.

Excellent food, great beer, great atmosphere, good service - recommend this as a nice micro brewery-style choice. The sweet potato fries are a must - among the best I have had. Very nice porter on tap. Sat outside beside the pond, really nice place to enjoy food & company. Recommended for sure.

Beers - great
Food - 6.5/10 (havnt tried all, but their Nashville hot chicken sandwich was okayish in the sense have had much better ones before)

Laughing Monk Brewery in Sunnyvale is a true gem! This place just gets it right—the atmosphere is just as fantastic as the beer and food. From the moment you walk in, the ambience is genuinely lively and inviting. The rustic, industrial-chic decor, combined with beautiful natural light and views of the lake (if you get a patio seat!), creates a vibrant energy that makes you want to settle in and stay awhile.

Disappointed. Went to sit at the bar realized both of our feet were super sticky from the floor not being cleaned and the smell was awful. This should have been our first warning to leave. Asked our bartender if we can go sit outside instead or if we needed to go back to the front to be seated at the patio. The bartender said normally you have to go back to the front but it’s okay to go to the patio and he’ll take care of it no problem. Took our menus to the patio and the server came up to us saying he was yelled at by the staff simply for us moving from the bar to a table outside. This made us feel really uncomfortable and not welcomed. Decided at this point the experience wasn’t for us. Sadly didn’t even try a beer and definitely won’t be back.

Came in a for a late lunch and my visit was all positive. Service was quick and professional. Beer was delicious as well as my choice of food. I liked the atmosphere especially seated in front of the windows facing the ‘garden’. Try the Roasted Cauliflower as roasted enough not to be squishy and it has a very warm spice to it.

The food was delicious but the service was terrible. Servers name was Francisco. Everyone in his section waited at least 15 minutes before being able to order. Got our appetizers and finished them before we even got any beer or water? Forgetful of minor requests such as needing napkins and extra sauce but was so quick to bring us our bill lol.

📍 Location & Vibe:
Laughing Monk Brewing is located at 1235 Oakmead Pkwy in Sunnyvale. It has a decent atmosphere, especially for watching a game. The space is relatively comfortable and feels lively. Parking can be a bit challenging, it is a small lot so best to plan ahead.

🍽️ Food & Drink:
On the positive side, they have a good prime rib deal that they offer seasonally, which is a nice option. The beer selection is also solid.

⏳ Service Issues:
The service was a bit slower than anticipated. Even though we were sitting at the bar, it took a while to get our order in and for our food and drinks to arrive.

🗣️ Communication Breakdown:
We also put our names down at the front but were never called, which was a little frustrating and seemed to indicate a lack of communication.

🤔 Overall Impression:
Laughing Monk Brewing has some good points, including its atmosphere and food specials. While the service was slower and there were communication issues, the overall experience was acceptable. It's a place that's worth a visit, and hopefully the service on a different day would be better.

Great vibes
Great service
Great ranch

Had a great time watching the 1st 49ers game of the season! Lexi was a wonderful bartender who took care of us the whole time, and Michelle is a great manager who’s passion and drive for taking care of guests and creating a great atmosphere and environment is so evident.

What a great place to watch games, we’ll be back!

4 of us stopped by for some beer and dinner! Ordered wings and burgers which hit the stop. I tried the Hazy IPA which was a hit.