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  • 1/5 Pizza W. 2 years ago on Google
    Rude server for starter. Came for a pickup order on my way home from work. I guess since I wasn't dressed like a new uptown techie the guy running drinks from the bar decided that was a reason to talk down to me. I sat there for 10 minutes then the bar tender checked in with me then looked in the back and handed me a cold pizza that had obviously been sitting out. (btw I have no issue with the bartender, he was legit busy and got to me when he could after noticing me sitting there) As for the pizza Im pretty sure is was semi cooked previously then just reheated. Pizza has burnt spots and was tough and gummy. Half of the pizza wasnt even cut properly, I am assuming it is because of its cardboard like texture. I struggled through the first half because I was starving and threw the other half in the pictures out. Honestly, I would have let the rudeness slide if the pizza was good but this was honestly one of the worst pizzas ive ever eaten in my life. There was actually a point during my struggle through the first half that I had to check to make sure I wasnt mistakenly eating the box.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Coy T. 2 years ago on Google
    Am amazing venue and local beer garden. Ordering and paying from the QR Code was super easy. Great selection of drafts and a very tasty menu. Pets permitted on leash.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vivek N. 1 year ago on Google
    Good beer and good food. Can't go wrong with most of their pizzas. Plenty of outdoor seating. Waits can get long on weekends.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J. C. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a member in our party which is vegan and they saw something that indicated such. We overlooked another item which had dairy and they came out to ask and verify if we wanted to keep those items on our food. Really went the extra mile to ensure our order was correct. Food was delicious and quick. Besides having to pay for parking. All was great.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jason V. 2 years ago on Google
    This place sucks now! Don’t take me for a negative Nina. I used to love it. Good crowd, knowledgeable beer tending staff. I still think the food and beer are decent but the Covid format blows. That’s why I give it a 3 because I know a lot of y’all still dig Covid being all scared but still wanna leave the house. However, the wait for a phone ordered beer and having to google it to learn about it is crazy. Hopefully the management will stop playing Covid and turn this spot back into the lively downtown tap house it once was.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 sydney t. 8 months ago on Google
    The best parts about Drake’s are their vibe and their large seating capacity. Music is always good and trivia is fun but not popular, I think they just need to advertize it better online and social media. Drinks are always great and we love the pomegranate cider from 2 Rivers but they never rotate the ciders—it had always been the same 3. Food is okay overall but their pizzas are pretty good. For the pizzas, they could definitely expand the toppings/sauce out a bit further and not leave so much plain crust. We got the Oakland Roots, the Ex, and spicy fries. Spicy fries and the Ex were great but the Oakland roots, was very oily.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan D. 1 year ago on Google
    Pizza and drinks were good. They have a wide variety of beer choices. The atmosphere was cute. I like the ordering system. It's efficient and effective. We subbed vegan cheese but it was still great pizza.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cherry F. 2 years ago on Google
    Prepare your Vax card and DL to enter. We love everything. We love the vibe. It was a Sunday afternoon and We didn’t make any reservation but still have seats for us. Staff we’re great, very accommodating. And just have to scan the qr code for the menu and order it online and the payment as well, very neat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel J. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite pizza spot in Oakland. Great food, amazing outdoor seating with fire pits as well as ample indoor seating. It’s in a great location around other restaurants and bars and has a great vibe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aaron G. 8 months ago on Google
    Beer was delish. Didn't have food this time, but the pizza is very good. @RudySoriaSellsrRealeEstate had an IPA and I had an Amber both @DrakesDealership brews. Great ambiance, great tranquil atmosphere outside. Highly recommend. And come check out @DJTOMTHUMP this Saturday and every second Saturday right here wt Drakes.

  • 5/5 Benjamin T. 7 months ago on Google
    Drake’s dealership is a giant outdoor or indoor brewery that is a chill place to relax and hang out with friends. There is a parking lot entrance but not a couple blocks down the street has somewhat safe parking (it’s oakland so just be careful) Lots of outdoor seatings so its good for big parties and pets are allowed The waiters are super friendly and chill and even gave us a generous pour for a sampler We got the fries and pomegranate cider, definitely pretty good if you don’t want the IPA options. Highly recommend for a fun hangout spot with friends!

  • 5/5 Tim C. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is a super great vibe. Great servers, triaha is the hommie. Everybody is super attentive and helpful. You can order woth the QR codes or they will come up and check on you and make sure you're alright, or yiu can order through the servers. Beer is always great. The hopocolypse green label is my favorite. But all beer is great here. Awesome outdoor area to chill and hang out in the sun, either fore pits.

  • 5/5 Cat H. 8 months ago on Google
    Love the vibes here. This was a great place to gather with friends after our kettlebell competition. Awesome beer and great vibes. Will definitely return next time I visit Oakland.

  • 4/5 David L. 5 months ago on Google
    Great spot, food is solid but not amazing at a good price. Atmosphere is very nice, with a good outdoor area and fire pits

  • 4/5 Bluubonic 7 months ago on Google
    I recently visited this place for dinner with company and had a very nice time sitting by one of the fireplaces. The burgers are your standard upscale joint’s thick-patty type, and I thought it was quite good. The margherita pizza left something to be desired, as the sauce was a bit mild for my taste, but not bad by any means. I recommend this place for group gatherings, with a nice atmosphere, nice service, and good food.

  • 5/5 Chad Norwood (aww y. 5 months ago on Google
    Cannot beat the beer + pizza anywhere in California. Tons of amazing craft beer brewed by Drake's and others, and their pizza is super awesome! This time we also tried the jalapeno burger with jelly and arugula and it was deliciously balanced. Atmosphere is also amazing - I love sitting in the courtyard, You're outside but still inside the walls of the restaurant. You can sit inside at the bar for instant service, normally you order on your phone and they bring the food and drink to you . They have a big fireplace inside as well as multiple sitting areas around fires in the courtyard.

  • 4/5 Emma A. 2 years ago on Google
    A great spot. They have fire pits and heaters so it was warm during extra cold nights. The ambiance of the beer garden is quiet lovely and warm. Careful not to wear super thin heels due to walking spots with rocks. The drinks were wonderful, but the hot dog was pretty thin / small and relish was sparse. Fires were large and crispy. Wait staff was also a bit cold and unfriendly (but maybe because they had to work on NYE, which would make sense).

  • 3/5 Andrea S. 7 months ago on Google
    come here for the vibes and spacious patio seating but don’t expect much from the food. really nice place to catch up with friends and good for groups. overall, not rushing to come back but would just stick to the drinks and fries. baldwin park fries: the best thing we got. imagine a better animal style in n out fries. a’lota burrata: tasty appetizer with good serving of burrata and sauces. good quality ingredients. the ‘89 pizza: good crust but way too salty. one dimensional flavor, would skip. joey pizza: the better pizza of the two with nice crust but flavors were still a little one dimensional

  • 4/5 Joshue P. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was good and the ambience is amazing and relaxing! Pizza are sharable size for two so i would not suggest ordering one each. Came here twice, first time I got soup and mac and cheese and it was amazing! Second time got Pizza and Pesto basil with bread. The pizza was crunchy on the bottom and soft on top which i love but the flavor was ehh. I truly believe it was the pizza i ordered that was off what i originally get but i would go again and pick one i know ill enjoy. Overall one of the best spots in that area for food.

  • 5/5 Monica de L. 1 year ago on Google
    If I can summarize my review in 2 things I would say, really great ambiance and amazing pizza 👌🏼but there's definitely more to it. The ordering system is very efficient. You scan the QR code and select what you want from the menu. Multiple people from your table can open up a tab and order and you can leave the tab open in case you need to keep ordering. They bring the food to your table super fast and the servers are very friendly. The pizzas are delicious and a good size. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, it's pet friendly and there's paid parking. Totally recommend it!

  • 5/5 Neesh S. 1 year ago on Google
    Walked in here after spending a few hours in Oakland and we were very pleased. First off, the Watermelon Sour was delicious. For food we tried the Say Cheese and the Baldwin Park Fries. The Say Cheese was very good. It was the perfect size for a snack. However, the Baldwin Park Fries were even better! Perfect fries, tasty toppings, great sauce. Definitely excited to come back!

  • 4/5 Sachet D. 2 years ago on Google
    My first time here. Cool setup. Loved the outdoor seating area and the best part is that they allow dogs. Their fries and pizzas were great. I wish their service was a bit better. We were ordering more food but no one bothered to take away plates and used glasses. We just kept pushing used plates and glasses at the end of the table.

  • 5/5 Travis L. 2 years ago on Google
    Always amazing. The environment here is lively, typically with classic/popular 90's and 2000's R&B and hip-hop gracing the airwaves. They have a zillion beers on tap if you're into that. But all their select ciders are the bevy's for me. (Ginger Peppercorn FTW) I've tried 75% of their pizzas and can safely say, they're always consistent. My favorite is one called "The Ex!" Any of the appetizers will start you well. Brussel sprouts and their mac & cheese are great. Vegan Chili fries? Impressive. Favorite entrees are both their burgers. Try the spicy or garlic fries on the side. Fire pits are def my fav place to sit. You honestly can't go wrong here. (Pictured is my most recent visit) Y^_^Y 💜

  • 5/5 Raj N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great environment for some beers and food! Real cool outdoor patio that's easy to get to and close to an ice cream spot and other good post-dinner locations. Plus there is great variety in the pizza menu and the service was great!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid parking garage
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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