Northern Strains - Walnut Creek

A hidden gem! The new Headlands Brewing looks like a ton of effort was spent on crafting a wonderful environment for its patrons. Tons of outdoor seating with even more heating lamps and large outdoor tv’s makes this a destination brewery, even in California winter. They even had blankets for even more warmth. Happy to make this our new local brewery. It’s kid friendly and large group friendly, with an adults only section. I haven’t seen any dogs yet, but I may have to ask, will update if I get an update there

Great brewery that offers delicious beer and food. They have a beer flight option. And the burger was great. They also give an hour of free parking in the garage.

I had an absolutely fantastic time at Headlands in Walnut Creek. The smash burger and pretzel were both absolutely delicious and the perfect size. The seasoned fries and all the dipping sauces provided even more flavor. I love that it is family friendly while keeping an adults only area. Seeing a family of 6 have dinner with their dog warmed my heart. The beers are delicious, each of the 3 I had were unique and tasty. Lastly, friendly and attentive customer service. Dylan was attending our table and he is so personable and hospitable. We really could have had a better visit. What a gem of a business in our community.

I enjoy coming here any day of the week but Sundays especially, since I can watch football on their big screens! The servers are always on top of their customers experience and the cooks are ready to meet expectations. I recommend the steak sandwich with a Diablo IPA. I have personally thanked Salvador (their main cook) at the kitchen window for meeting any request I have on food selection and making good food for me and my picky kiddos. Thank you Headlands.

Overall good food, large selection of beers, a few cocktails (the rhubarb sour is delightful) & nice patio area. Lots of fire pits, a small 21+ only section, and a few tvs. The burger was great, chicken sandwich was a little dry but good, and the pretzel was quite tasty. Just a little stingy with the beer cheese, you can get it with cheese or mustard, or pay extra for both. It’s meant to share, so I wish it just came with enough sauce to actually share. Order at the counter or via QR code, be sure to grab your own water, utensils, napkins etc and don’t forget to tip 18-25% for doing it all yourself. 🫠 staff that we interacted with were great, but I’ll never understand tipping culture these days. There is no indoor seating, and only a few fans over one section with little airflow due to the fence/being backed up to parking garage but there is a lot of shade.