Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub
1235 Oakmead Pkwy, Sunnyvale
(408) 736-2739
Featured items
Farmer's Market-Small 10"
Mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomatoes, olives, feta, and pesto & marinara
Pig Out-Small 10"
Pepperoni, salami, ham, sausage & marinara sauce
Banh Mi Love-Small 10"
Pulled pork, shredded carrots, sriracha, cucumber, cilantro, and sweet chili
Spartan Scramble-Large 14"
Mushrooms, green onions, tomatoes, eggs and cheese
Club Pesto-Small 10"
Chicken, crispy bacon, red onion, tomatoes, pesto sauce
Spicy Hawaiian-Small 10"
Ham, pineapple, pepperoni, jalapenos, and marinara
Farmer's Market-Large 14"
Mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomatoes, olives, feta, and pesto & marinara
Beer to Go
Playa Paloma Sour
Playa Tamarindo Sour
Brother Jerry
Holy Hell Lager
Holy Ghost Pilsner
Laughing Monk Canned Beer-Playa Tamarindo Sour
Laughing Monk Canned Beer-Playa Paloma Sour
Laughing Monk Canned Beer-Brother Jerry
Laughing Monk Canned Beer-Holy Hell Lager
Laughing Monk Canned Beer-Holy Ghost Pilsner
Non-Alcoholic Kolch (Can)
Laughing Monk Canned Beer-Last Rye-Tes
Laughing Monk Canned Beer-Irreverent Wit
Laughing Monk Canned Beer-Coffee N' Cream
Laughing Monk Canned Beer-Brother McClane
Community
Wings
carrots, celery, ranch
sauces: buffalo, gochujang, lemon pepper
Pretzel Sticks
Truffle Pub Curds
parmesan, truffle oil, parsley, served with ranch & marinara
IPA Onion Rings
beer battered rings, parmesan, parsley, ranch
Spinach Artichoke Dip
cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic, crostini
Beer Can Nachos
nacho beer cheese, guacamole, black beans, sour cream,
pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños
add steak +4
add tinga chicken +4
Lemon Pepper Calamari
onion strings, chipotle aioli.
Bavarian Pretzel
served with beer cheese & pub mustard
Chimichurri Roasted Cauliflower
fresno chilis, tri-colored cauliflower, chimichurri sauce
Parmesan Garlic Fries
Poke Tower
sweet soy, sesame oil, sesame seeds, green onion, sriracha aioli, edamame, avocado, wonton chips
Garden & Bowls
The Lasso Bowl
steak, brown rice, arugula, red onion, cherry tomatoes,
asparagus, roasted red peppers, goat cheese,
sherry vinaigrette
Monk House Salad
sweet baby greens, pecan, goat cheese, beets, dried cranberries, sherry vinaigrette
Caesar
romaine, parmesan, garlic-herbed croutons,
house-made caesar dressing
The Gardener
grilled tofu, brown rice, baby spinach, watermelon
radish, carrots, cucumber, sesame seeds,
sesame miso dressing
Burrito Bowl
blackened chicken or steak (+3), iceberg lettuce, brown
rice, pico de gallo, black beans, guacamole, sour cream,
salsa, tortilla strips
Mediterranean Bowl
salmon, quinoa, mixed greens, garbanzo beans, feta,
kalamata olives, red onion, roasted red peppers,
cherry tomatoes, tzatziki dressing
Umami Salad
napa cabbage, mandarins, edamame, cilantro, green onions, wonton chips, asian sesame dressing
Soup Of The Day-Cup
Soup Of The Day-Bowl
Between The Buns
Southwest Black Bean Burger
black bean burger, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, red
onion, chipotle aioli, toasted potato bun
Nashville Chicken Sandwich
nashville battered fried chicken, coleslaw, pickles,
toasted bun
Salmon Burger
house-made patty, chipotle aioli, lettuce, red onion,
tomato, toasted potato bun
West of 101
harris ranch signature angus beef patty, smoked gouda,
sharp cheddar, bbq, buffalo onion ring, bacon, fried
jalapeño, tomato, mayo, onions, pickles, toasted bun
Brewhouse Cheeseburger
harris ranch signature angus beef patty, lettuce, tomato,
red onion, pickles, mayo, cheese, toasted bun
Bourbon Burger
harris ranch signature angus beef patty, smoked gouda, bacon-caramelized onion jam, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
Turkey Bacon Club
smoked gouda, tomato, onion, mayo
Tri-TIp Dip
sliced tri-tip, grilled onions, pepper jack, torpedo bun
Entrees
Flat Iron Steak
garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus,
whiskey-peppercorn sauce, crispy onion rings
Fish 'N' Chips
ipa-battered red snapper, fries, coleslaw,
tartar sauce & lemon wedges
Salmon
miso marinated salmon,
jasmine rice, sautéed carrots, sautéed broccolini
garnished with sesame seeds & green onions
Gumbo
andouille sausage, chicken, prawns, mussels
topped with jasmine rice
Avocado Pesto Pasta
cashew pesto, vegan parmesan, avocado, falafel
Blackened Fish Tacos
two tacos with blackened snapper, pineapple-habanero
salsa, chipotle aioli, red cabbage
served with chips & salsa
Vegetarian Gumbo
Baby Back Ribs
half rack of ribs, garlic mashed potatoes, coleslaw, bbq
sauce
Steak Tacos
lettuce, pico de gallo, salsa verde
Chicken Tinga Tacos
lettuce, red onions, sour cream, queso fresco
Kid's Menu
Kid's Spaghetti & Meatballs
Kid's Mac & Cheese
Kid's Buttered Pasta
Kid's Chicken Strips
Kid's Fried Fish
Kid's Ice Cream Scoop
Kid's Hamburger
Kid's Grilled Cheese
Kid's Drink
Kid's Drink To-Go
Sammy G's Pizza
Farmer's Market-Small 10"
Mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomatoes, olives, feta, and pesto & marinara
Spicy Hawaiian-Small 10"
Ham, pineapple, pepperoni, jalapenos, and marinara
MotherClucker-Small 10"
Chicken, red onions, cilantro, and BBQ sauce
Build Your Own-Small 10"
Pick a base sauce then choose your toppings!
El Presidente-Small 10"
Carnitas (pulled pork), black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, orange sauce, and garlic butter
Tikka Masala-Large 14"
Chicken, tomatoes, scallions, red onions, red onions, cilantro chutney & curry sauce
Build Your Own-Large 14"
Pick a base sauce then choose your toppings!
Spartan Scramble-Small 10"
Mushrooms, green onions, tomatoes, eggs and cheese
Farmer's Market-Large 14"
Mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomatoes, olives, feta, and pesto & marinara
The Robert's Classic-Small 10"
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, olives, red onion, bell peppers, and marinara
The Robert's Classic-Large 14"
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, olives, red onion, bell peppers, and marinara
Spicy Hawaiian-Large 14"
Ham, pineapple, pepperoni, jalapenos, and marinara
El Presidente-Large 14"
Carnitas (pulled pork), black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, orange sauce, and garlic butter
MotherClucker-Large 14"
Chicken, red onions, cilantro, and BBQ sauce
Banh Mi Love-Small 10"
Pulled pork, shredded carrots, sriracha, cucumber, cilantro, and sweet chili
Banh Mi Love-Large 14"
Pulled pork, shredded carrots, sriracha, cucumber, cilantro, and sweet chili
Club Pesto-Small 10"
Chicken, crispy bacon, red onion, tomatoes, pesto sauce
Club Pesto-Large 14"
Chicken, crispy bacon, red onion, tomatoes, pesto sauce
Pig Out-Small 10"
Pepperoni, salami, ham, sausage & marinara sauce
Pig Out-Large 14"
Pepperoni, salami, ham, sausage & marinara sauce
Tikka Masala-Small 10"
Chicken, tomatoes, scallions, red onions, red onions, cilantro chutney & curry sauce
Classic Breakfast Pizza-Small 10"
Smoked bacon, egg and cheese
Classic Breakfast Pizza-Large 14"
Smoked bacon, egg and cheese
Spartan Scramble-Large 14"
Mushrooms, green onions, tomatoes, eggs and cheese
Eggs Over My Sammy-Small 10"
Ham, cheese and egg
Eggs Over My Sammy-Large 14"
Ham, cheese and egg
Huevos Rancheros-Small 10"
Black beans, jalapeños, red onions, cheese, eggs, finished with sour cream and cilantro
Huevos Rancheros-Large 14"
Black beans, jalapeños, red onions, cheese, eggs, finished with sour cream and cilantro
Pizza - Buffet
10" Cheese Pizza
10" Pepperoni Pizza
Buffalo Mac-Small 10'
Chicken, mac, cheddar, scallions, truffle oil & garlic butter
Buffalo Mac-Large 14'
Chicken, mac, cheddar, scallions, truffle oil & garlic butter
14" Pepperoni Pizza
14" Cheese Pizza
Sides
Side Ranch
Side Grilled Prawns
Side Grilled Salmon
Side Scrambled Egg
Side Avocado
Side Chipotle Aioli
Side Pickled Jalapeños
Side Tortilla Chips
Side of Apple Sauce
Side Salsa (4 oz.)
Side Sweet Potato Fries
Side Sourdough
Side Wheat Bread
Side White Bread
Side Bacon
Side Grilled Chicken
Side 4oz Steak
Side WTF Sauce
Side Buffalo Sauce
Side Baby Carrots
Side Broccolini
Side Coleslaw
Side Fried Jalapeño
Side Jasmine Rice
Side French Fries
Side Fried Egg
Side Sunny Side Up Egg
Side Over-Easy Egg
Side Over-Medium Egg
Side Over-Hard Egg
Side Sweet Chili
Side Orange Sauce
Side Sour Cream
Side Bleu Cheese
Side BBQ Sauce
Side Pesto
Side Marinara Sauce
Side Garlic Butter
Side Fresh Jalapeño
Side Garlic Fries
Side Cauliflower
Side Asparagus
Side Naan
Side Guacamole (4 oz.)
Side Coconut Curry Sauce
Side Garlic Bread
Side Carrots & Celery
Side Beer Cheese (4 oz)
Fried Egg
Chips & Salsa
Extra Beef Patty
Extra Beyond Patty
Extra Salmon Patty
Chips & Guacamole
Chips + Salsa + Guacamole
Side Crostini
Non Alcoholic Drinks
Sierra Mist
Pepsi
Root Beer
Ginger Ale
Evian Still Water
San Pellegrino Sparkling
Fever Tree Ginger Beer
Grapefruit Juice
Orange Juice
Iced Tea
Pineapple Juice
Tonic Water
Soda Water
Redbull
Arnold Palmer
Sugarfree Redbull
Orange Soda
Shirley Temple
Roy Rogers
Diet Pepsi
Lemonade
Cranberry Juice
Desserts
Bourbon Bread Pudding
secret bourbon sauce, pecans & vanilla ice cream.
Ice Cream Scoop-1 Scoop
Ice Cream Scoop-2 Scoops
Beer-A-Misu
Sundae Nachos
Cocktails
Monk-A-Rita
Tequila, orange liquor, fresh lemon, lime, and tangerine juice
Welcome To The Jungle
Risky Business
Virgin Margarita
Orange Caddy
Shrub Life
Cranberry Mule
Winter Pear Manhattan
Holiday Spritz
An Apple A Day
Virgin Mojito
Cranberry Negroni
Orange Cherry Old Fashioned
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Recent Reviews
The food here is either hit or miss, but pretty good for a brewery. I liked my flat iron steak but I usually go for the pulled pork sandwich. Their fries are like steakhouse fries, lots of potato in them. My coworker got the brewhouse hamburger, medium rare. The meat was good but the bread was soggy with oil. My other coworker got the lobster pasta, and he thought it was good. I wouldn't recommend the berry spritz, it sounded good but tasted just straight up like ginger....
June 2025
I came here during a Friday evening and had a blast.
The nachos paired with this craft beer was really all I wanted but ended up ordering their burbon burger which was really good!
Additionally shoutout to the staff, they were very kind and prompt!
The nachos paired with this craft beer was really all I wanted but ended up ordering their burbon burger which was really good!
Additionally shoutout to the staff, they were very kind and prompt!
May 2025
Food was delicious, and made to order as requested. Some details were missed on the order, but in general it was a good dining experience. Food offerings are very good and diverse. They serve brunch on one menu alongside lunch until 3pm, at which time they switch out the menus to a lunch/dinner menu. The beers were good, but the margarita was not. All the servers were very cordial, friendly, and helpful. The pepperoni pizza and their main burger were outstanding. Plenty of high...
May 2025
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