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Pangaea Two Brews Cafe
Categories: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Sandwiches Nightlife Bars Pubs Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Pubs [Edit]
2743 Franklin BlvdSacramento, CA 95818
Neighborhood: Curtis Park
(916) 454-4942
- Hours:
Tue-Sat 10 am - 10 pm
Sun 11 am - 6 pm
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
166 reviews for Pangaea Two Brews Cafe
Review Highlights
"Then the other passion kicked in: Belgian beer."
(in 11 reviews)
"I must say, of the three, open mic night is my favorite."
(in 6 reviews)
"They even have Pliny the Elder, an excellant IPA."
(in 10 reviews)
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166 reviews in English
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Review from Peter H.
Sacramento, CA
1/22/2012
Probably one of my favorite stops for great beer, well...just about anywhere. Amazing beer selection, super rare and delicious options. Some reviewers object to the prices. To them I say, where are you going to find Cantillon on draft? Or Fantome? Or Upright? Or The Bruery? Ommegang? What's a mediocre glass of wine cost when you are out? $6? $8? I'll pay $7 for a world class glass of beer all day long.
The staff loves beer, and it shows. If you feel overwhelmed by a list of 20 or so drafts and over 100 bottles that you have never heard of they will steer you into something you will enjoy.
For the coffee the staff is trained by Temple Coffee owners and serves Temple Coffee. Great quality, attention to detail and one local business supporting another local business.
Get The Gobbler. One of the best sandwiches anywhere. Fresh turkey, cream cheese, cranberry sauce AND pepper jack cheese on a toasted roll. -
Review from Summer M.
Sacramento, CA
2/9/2012 2 photos
Been to Pangaea a few times now, most recently for Baconfest. They offered the Bacon Suicide, a mix of 6 or 7 IPA's (depending on which bartender you asked) with a slice of bacon in the glass... *so* good! They have a good selection of exotic beers and plenty of Belgians, no Buds or Coors here. They offer have a good range of bar foods and unique sandwiches. I also noticed they just opened a bottle room off to the side.
The one thing I caution is that Pangaea gets PACKED. Obviously during Baconfest, sure, but I've been there on weeknights and it's still packed like they're giving away free cash. So it may get loud, and don't count on finding a place to sit. -
Review from Hope W.
Elk Grove, CA
1/25/2012
Had visited Pangaea during Baconfest last weekend becuase my BF wanted to try somewhere new. I was really excited to go to somewhere that wasn't the same-old, same-old! Pangaea delived a great atmostphere and a very nice bartender, Rob (the owner). He was knowledgeable and personable. We had a good wedge salad and a nice time.
I had originally left a bad Yelp rating because we were charged incorrectly and I felt like we had been ripped off. We were charged for a sample tasting, when we hadn't ordered it. We paid it and I Ieft with a bad taste in my mouth.
Immediatly after I left my rating, I was directly contacted by Rob and he sincerely apologized. I feel like this day and age it is rare that people go out of their way to correct mistakes and Rob did just that. I can tell that he definitely cares about his customers and his business, which makes everything ok in my book! :-)
If you like beer, this is the place to go. Even with our flub-up, it was obvious that the bartenders know their stuff and it had a great atmosphere. Because the owner cared enough to make things right, I will definitely be back! -
Review from Amy J.
1/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Coming to Pangaea for the first time, I wasn't sure what to expect from the food. In fact, I was a little unsure why I had been so hell-bent on going to this place, especially once I got there and saw the menu of seemingly simple salads and sandwiches.
Then I remembered... Leah B. wrote one of my all-time favorite reviews for this place. That girl hasn't steered me wrong yet, so we forged ahead.
We ordered a French Dip and the BBQ Tri-Tip. Both had us oohing and ahhing with every bite. The meats on both sandwiches were so incredibly tender and flavorful. The bread was that awesome chewy/crunchy texture that makes a good sandwich great.
The French Dip comes with a mild horseradish mayo and au jus. Gristle-free and so good, this was my favorite.
The Tri-Tip had a slightly sweet BBQ sauce that's made with one of their renowned stouts. It also had slivered carrots, cabbage and tangy dressing which made the whole thing reminiscent of a large banh-mi.
The only thing that left me a little disappointed was that the sandwiches do not come with a side. The potato salad was very good, obviously homemade, but $4.50 did seem like a little much for about a half cup scoop. Still, it had the BF in heaven with chopped onion and creaminess that wasn't sweet or vinegary.
I miss the warm pretzels from Brew It Up, so I thought investing $4 in one of Pangaea's was worth a shot. Wonderfully soft, chewy, salty carb-o-licious heaven! They throw in spicy mustard and, my personal favorite, nacho sauce. Cheese and warm pretzels..mmm..wish more places would put it on the menu. -
Review from whitney p.
Chico, CA
2/9/2012
LOVED this place! My fiance and I are about an hour and half from Sacramento and love to visit (hopefully will be moving there) and our favorite thing to do is find little local treasures to visit. This place is my favorite we have encountered so far! GREAT beers! I'm sort of a beer snob in that, I hate coors light and bud light etc, and I loved that they didn't even have the option to get those there! All exotic beers, and I loved each one I got. I also got the tomato, mozarella and turkey panini which was incredible! Big portions at a great price. Their bottle shop was also fun to walk through and see all the different beers! We will definitely be back here!
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Review from Kris K.
Sacramento, CA
1/18/2012 2 Check-ins Here
If I owned a little local spot, this is how I would want it to be. A great neighborhood public house or cafe.
I thought I had already reviewed Pangaea back when they were new to Curtis Park. Guess not. There's those certain places that you frequent, and are on your wave length on so many levels that you just don't review them. This was one of them I assume. Come to think of it, I probably told myself to never Yelp Pangaea because I don't want to go there one afternoon or evening and have it be too packed......well, that has already happened.
If you enjoy a wonderful artisan pint, a well crafted Belgian brew, a hard to find local brewers beer, then this is your place. Do you enjoy great sandwiches, sausage, and cheesy bread? Temple coffee? How about a bottle shop that takes the best of Total Wine's supply of craft beer and puts it into a 10x20 foot space for you to take home and enjoy (or crack it open there)? Pangaea is the place for you.
The Brisket sandwich and the Gobbler sandwich are must haves.
Just go and check it out. They are very knowledgeable in what they do and love to share that knowledge with you. Great great spot! -
Review from Anna S.
Sacramento, CA
2/8/2012
Great Beer!!!! The food need help and so does the service. I had ordered a beer and the young boy kept talking to the customers at the bar instead of bring what we had ordered. He need to learn to serve the customers. I have been here before and he has done the same thing then as well. The whole time we where there a two year old was running around being chased by his mom with a baby attached to her hip. Shouldnt the children be at home in bed!!!!!! The baby was crying the whole time. Adults come here to relax and get way not hear a baby cry majority of the time. Not a good envirnoment for children to be in when adults are drinking alcohol!!!!! I went in the bottle room to buy a bottle and said excuse me and the people didnt move they where very rude!!! The staff was different they seem to have an attiitude that they are better now.... On my way out i almost tripped on the two year old running around
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Review from Bobby R.
Sacramento, CA
12/28/2011
Pangaea Two Brews Cafe is an awesome spot for a relaxing, good conversation over good beers and good food. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have great Belgian beers, great paninis (the IDK is my favorite), and voluminous beef nachos. If you are not craving something alcoholic, you will not get razzed for ordering a root beer or other nonalcoholic beverage. The broad tables allow for large groups to get together to socialize. Combined with the wireless connection, groups can also get together and study for their classes. It is not uncommon to find a few students with their books and laptops open. Plenty of televisions allow you to keep up with local and international events. I have seen families bring their kids here for a meal and it does not seem out of place. It is a family friendly beer cafe. Who could ask for anything more? I highly recommend Pangaea Two Brews Cafe.
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Review from Katrina H.
Sacramento, CA
11/21/2011 6 Check-ins Here
I love Pangaea, I really do. It's the best place for some nice, relaxed beer-drinking. Great environment.
However, Pangaea has disappointed me. For months I have been waiting to try the nachos...I consider myself a nacho enthusiast, and the round trays of nachos that come out of that kitchen look oh-so-piled-high-and-delicious. This last weekend, I finally ordered the nachos, and...WHAT? TERRIBLE! They were cold...did someone pull them out of the oven and let them sit for a half hour? The cheese was sparse, the salsa was eh. I was majorly disappointed! Pangaea, you put so much love into your beers...why not up the food quality a little?
Let's just say I will return to Pangaea time and time again, but never again will I order those damn nachos. Don't do it! -
Review from Eben B.
Sacramento, CA
10/27/2011 2 Check-ins Here
There are places popping up all over Sacramento right now - jumping on board the beer bar trend. It's to the point that it is time to single out the best one.
Pangea is it. Why? Because their staff actually drinks beer, loves beer, and knows beer. The hire beer lovers - the staff has tried everything on draft, is willing to talk to you about the beer. Order a sampler here - its four beers and you get a 15 minute lecture about what each one is like and the story about where it comes from. As a beer nerd - this is awesome, even when it is redundant. It is nice to know they want to share their passion.
If you want to find the best of the best beers in Sacramento has access to - Pangea is the place to go.
They may not have a broad sweeping selection. They may not have the best prices - but they only have A+ grade beers on draft, and are very selective about what gets into their beer shop next door.
You want the best - go to Pangea - be razzle-dazzled by their beer-o-philes. -
Review from Debbie D.
Sacramento, CA
12/19/2011
Fantastic neighborhood beer bar, even though it's not in my neighborhood. The staff is super knowledgeable about all their beers and willing to chat with you about each one to help you find the one you'll like best. I'd definitely recommend getting a sampler.
The food is an extra bonus, the panini's and nacho's are really good. It's refreshing to get something at a beer place that isn't fried or a burger. It is pricey, but you really get what you pay for at this place. Nice friendly ambiance and a staff that is happy to share their knowledge, even with someone who doesn't know much about beer. -
Review from Dominic C.
Sacramento, CA
12/7/2011
Good beer, good food, good coffee. But it's a quite busy all of the time making the service very slow. Not for a quick bite, but if you have the time a great place to go with a few friends.
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Review from Kim S.
Sacramento, CA
12/24/2011
I may have only been here once, but I am already smitten. A great find in Sacramento. An unpretentious atmosphere but with some serious Belgian beers, notably Belgian ales with very high alcohol content. I had a Pliny the Elder as my friend and I split the tomato, basil, mozzarella panini. The sandwich was awesome, made all the better by the beer selection. I will certainly come back, but I hope I can break away from the beer variety to try something from the coffee selection, which is substantial in its own right. Bravo Pangaea, bravo.
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Review from Nicole M.
Sacramento, CA
1/1/2012
Great ambiance, great drink selection. I haven't been impressed by the food yet, the nachos were a little gross. Still, Pangaea is a great asset to our community!!
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Review from Hilary C.
Sacramento, CA
11/14/2011
I thought it was really lame that I was here on a weekend and they didn't serve the full menu. If you're not always going to serve the full menu, you probably shouldn't have it posted up on the wall in such a big, in-your-face way. Because guess what Crepeville serves their full menu all the time so it's not really a problem for them to do that. Let's figure it out. Maybe use the space to post the names of the beers you have with better explanations of them instead of just their name and price. No wonder it takes everyone 20 minutes to order here.
I cannot badmouth the food though. It was amazing. What a delicious Panini and the nachos were amazing. Maybe some of the best nachos I've ever had.
I enjoy a good beer and can appreciate it's fine taste but I didn't like that their selection of beers was bit pretentious. It's just bad business sense. They don't have bottles. If you ask for one , they direct you to their bottle shop next door where you can get a 20oz bottle for $16... please. We're just people trying to have brunch... not throwing a dinner party here... -
Review from Rob D.
Mill Valley, CA
12/5/2011
I love this place. Knowledgeable and chill servers, awesome bottle shop and great beers on tap. What more could you ask for?
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Review from Swifty S.
Elk Grove, CA
9/9/2011
Love this place. Rob (the owner) is a great guy who really loves beer. I hosted a work event there with ~40 people which packed the place. I've had birthdays here and many gatherings with friends. My wife and I start our "date nights" here. Even attended a Chimay tasting which included their cheeses. While expensive, it has an awesome selection particularly for Belgian or Belgian-style beers.
This place is simply awesome. I understand the complaints about prices but this is why I don't go every week. If you're looking to slam beers or mass quantities I'd go else where. Personally, I preferr a bottle or two of Chimay and go home with a nice comfortable buzz. Recently they built out a bottle room where you can pick a bottle out of the fridge, have it added to your tab and then drink it (with appropriate glasses) at your table. Alternatively, you can take it to go which I'd suggest not doing as the prices were too high with the exception of 10 or so bottles I can't seem to find the Sac area. I heard from Rob you can even have it delivered, by bicycle, in the Curtis Park area.
Their food is a little pricey and slow but the 5 or 6 items I've tried were really good. This is one of the two beer joints in the Sacramento area I'd highly recommend.
Parking is a little tricky as it's all off street. Be sure not to park in front of any of the trash dumpsters, or you will most likely get towed.
Lastly, don't forget Gunthers is across the street. If you are with a lady friend, you can always bribe her to come along by dangling an awesome ice cream treat at her. -
Review from Bill M.
Sacramento, CA
10/28/2011
Pangaea gets 5 stars even if the prices are a bit high. I give it 5 stars because quite simply, it is the best place to sample a huge variety of styles of beer in the Sacramento area.
Service is good on most nights and the food is better than your average pub fare. Their selection of draught beer is very impressive, with a healthy selection of Belgian and top notch microbrews. Yes, they have the infamous Pliny the Elder, but they have so many other quality beers as well.
They recently opened a bottle shop which increases the variety of styles you can try, from robust, malty stouts to hoppy IPAs. If you love beer, then you should pop into Pangaea for a tasty one. -
Review from Peter H.
Sacramento, CA
I want to say that I'm a regular here. The truth is, I come here only like 1 or 2 times a month, if that. I'm busy. It feels good to have Rob, the owner, recognize you every single damn time you come in. That, my friends, is awesome. I gotta retract the statement I made about the Trappist being my favorite bar ever. PANGAEA is my favorite bar EVER and its from Sexramento!!!!! Damn, Sacramento is so sexy.
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1/17/2011
They have probably at least 15 rotating Belgium beers on tap and over 30 bottles, either all from… Read more »
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Review from Denise N.
Sacramento, CA
1/6/2012
Visited for the first time this week and I must say, I can't wait to head back again and try out a few more brews. It's a comfortable space with a noise level that allows you to actually carry out a conversation. The number of beers that are offered is great! It also looks like they ocassionally have music, so I look forward to catching that at some point in time. Had the cheesy bread and it was more like a pizza on foccacia - pretty tasty. Loved the staff!
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Review from Scott S.
Sacramento, CA
1/13/2012
Great beer selection and good pub food. The bottle shop is way over priced but does have some hard to find items. I'm wondering if their mark-up on bottles is so high for expensive permitting reasons? Otherwise, I would think they would turn a much better profit with prices more in-line with the other stores in Sac offering a good Craft Brew selection.
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Review from Christine C.
Sacramento, CA
9/14/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This place is one of my neighboorhood favorites! It's mellow, has great covered outdoor seating, awesome beer selection and a good group of people that frequent the place.
On top of it all... The staff makes the place! -
Review from Joe K.
6/15/2011
Pangaea Two Brews has been on my "todo" list for over a year so, when I organized a beer tour, I made sure they were on it.
I stopped in a day ahead of time, had a very delicious cup of coffee (I also noticed that they serve coffee in French presses), and talked to the beverage server about plans for us to do some Belgium Beer tasting. He was friendly very helpful and promised to inform the owner that we were coming.
Rob (the owner) was ready for us when we arrive. He had a bundle of Belgium beers picked out for us and gave us a deal we could not refuse. We each received six tickets that we could use on whatever half pours we liked. It worked out extremely well and he was great at recommending some very wonderful, full bodied, Belgium Beers.
The long beer hall tables worked out well for a large group like ours. It was a very comfortable, wonderful place to sit around on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and sip on some of the worlds most outstanding beers. I cannot wait to do it again.
Thanks Rob for helping to make our Belgium beer tasting so much fun.Listed in: Alcoholic Beverage Peddlers in…
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Review from Chad W.
Sacramento, CA
8/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
If I would have written a review of Pangaea Two Brews Cafe after my first experience I would have given it an honest 5 stars! It was a boys night out, were were chatting it up with the staff, drinking great beers (Pliny on tap!) and just getting our beer nerd on. It wasn't too crowded and it was just one of those awesome nights out.
Subsequent visits have proven to be bit disappointing on a number of levels and I will cover those here in a bit. Keep in mind I am coming at this from a beer nerd perspective.
First the good! The beer selection here is probably the best in Sacramento. They often have several of the most sought after beers on tap and the staff are always willing to talk (beer) shop with the patrons at the bar area. The food is generally good, I loved their sausage plate but that appears to have vanished from the menu recently. So basically there is great beer and a friendly staff, what's not to like?
Well, for starters, Pangaea is a very small place. It looks more like a coffee shop than a place you would go have a beer and the sound can be deafening on a busy night. The service at the bar is great, but sit down and the staff are often confused about who ordered what and the food can take a while to come out to the table. There always seems to be a lot of kids running around the place, I don't know why this bothers me. The beer prices reflect a bit of a premium but I consider them to be fair considering the limited availability of most of them. A previous edit of this review mentioned an $18 bottle of Alagash Black which I was informed was mislabeled in the bottle room. This being corrected puts their bottle price on par with their big box competitors.
Will I come here again? Of course, but I think they can do better. -
Review from Lynn N.
Santa Clara, CA
8/15/2011
I came here with a friend after much hype about it being so great... although, only thing that sucked was I decided not to enjoy any beers. With that said, I did order a sausage sandwich which was good but I was here with a friend during his lunch break and it took them 20 mins or more to bring out two sandwiches.
I'd like to come here again, order some food and def some beers next time, I hope I can have a better experience. -
Review from Erik Y.
Elk Grove, CA
7/3/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Unsure why this place doesn't have five stars... oh wait, yeah, it's the complainers leaving reviews.
Check it out: The staff is awesome. It's a small locally-owned place, and everyone has a personality and are extremely nice. They know their business very well.
Think of Pangaea as a Steakhouse of Brew Cafes. Expect to pay a premium price for a premium product. The prices aren't out of line for the product you choose to enjoy. All prices are listed on the monster board of what they have available. Like any premium establishment, if you don't like the price, you don't have to order the big entrée.
This is where you go to enjoy a beer you can't really find anywhere else in town. They don't carry your typical trashy fizzy yellow water beers. Pangaea carries beers with character, and with a great selection.
GO: If you want to try something new, or have something you know is fantastically good, with good people, and good food.
DON'T GO: if all you care about is Bud/Corona/MGD, etc, or are a cheapskate looking for common bargain-basement beer.
Where else can you go where you hear "they don't make this in kegs... and we have a keg of it" ? -
Review from Coral H.
5/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
The beer selection is great. I had the nachos with pork tonight and it was HUGE. Four people could easily share this.
The only negative and it is a big one is the ambient noise when they have a crowd is deafening. You can't hear the person across from you. When I dine I like conversation. -
Review from Alex Chegordo P.
Pleasant Hill, CA
9/4/2011
Coming from the bay area where good brew isn't too hard to come by I must say that this place is freaking legit! I was surprised with their on tap selection and bottled beer. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and super friendly. The sampler plate was pretty damn tasty and the beer pairing was impressing.
James and Mark thank you for being awesome and knowing more than enough about the nectar of the gods. The conversations about beer and hops gave me a half chode, "red stripe" if you will. -
Review from Jessica L.
Sacramento, CA
Updated - 5/16/2011
Finally had their food this weekend, veggie Sandwich was outstanding. The bread was crusty, flaky, and fresh (it must be baked in house or delivered daily?)....anyway, for $7.50 it was a great deal. Others had the roast beef which they loved and a spicy chicken that was pretty good.
i cant wait to try more of their food!Listed in: Bahs (bars *Boston accent*)
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3/7/2011
I came here with some friends for a book reading a while back...the only thing I don't like about… Read more »
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Review from Jeffrey M.
Sacramento, CA
3/19/2011 10 Check-ins Here
Time to acknowledge those who venture where few have gone before.
Coffee Garden, Pangea, and now the Hideaway.
Why these three? Because these three establishments decided to open shop in an area of Sacramento that, despite it's great potential, was sadly ignored. I am referring to that strip of Franklin Blvd that runs from Broadway to Sutterville. This is an area bordered on one side by Curtis Park and has ALWAYS been the home to Gunthers.
For as long as I have lived in Curtis Park, Gunthers has pulled in the crowds but no one else would plop down a coffee shop or dining spot. And then along came Coffee Garden, and then Pangea, and recently the Hideaway.
My favorite has to be Pangea. Rob (the owner.....look at me, dropping names!) first opened with a focus on coffee. According to him, while playing basketball in Europe, he fell in love with the cafe scene. Fast forward, he comes back to Sacramento with a real passion for the bean and a desire to open his own spot. He loved his coffee but business was slow at first.
Then the other passion kicked in: Belgian beer. Liquor license obtained, a quick remodel and it's a cafe by morning and pub by night. Rob knows a lot about beer from that part of Europe and stocks some things you just will not find anywhere else. He and his staff will listen and will teach and will make you feel right at home.
Good bar menu, comfortable vibe. Check it out.Listed in: Franklin Blvd
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Review from Greg B.
Sacramento, CA
3/7/2011
The name Pangea was coined during a 1926 symposium discussing Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift. In his book The Origin of Continents and Oceans first published in 1915, he postulated that all the continents had at one time formed a single supercontinent which he called the "Urkontinent", before later breaking up and drifting to their present locations.
I guess this explains why two brews at the Two Brews Cafe cost almost $20....or does it? At least it's a fun factoid. Although Alfred Wegener would probably be like, "$10 for a beer? I better get a lapdance with that!" It was good beer, tasted like a Newcastle, I don't recall the name. For my next beer, I had a Pliney Elder. It was a few Washington's cheaper. I love good beer and I'll pay extra for the top notch stuff...but not on a regular basis during these recessionary times. I'm a bargain hunter of good beer. I read somewhere that the beer at Pangea Two Brews Cafe is meant to be sipped. Okay, now I know this place isn't for me. Beer is not made to be sipped...I'm an American not a European. I hate uncomfortable chairs and soccer. I'm so not European.
Pangea is also a fairly small space. It was standing room only. Very crowded. No doubt a cool group of folks. Lots of the usual fun Yelpers. It was a popular Wednesday night. Loud. A bit toasty. It was open mic night and a colorfully dressed teenaged skinny white kid was rapping about this and that. Looked like he had just come from a cool teen rave party. The kid was at the end of his rap when I was at the end of my beer in a wine glass. This is when I headed for the exit.
We headed down the street to a really cool dimly-lit bar called The Hideaway. Played the Ramone's "Mama's Boy" on the jukey and chugged a Moose Drool, a tasty brown ale . Made myself at home in a comfy booth. USA! USA! USA! -
Review from Sheryce S.
Bakersfield, CA
3/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
Pangaea, I want to like you. I really do. And, I know after I post this review I'll be the odd man out, so let's just get down to the issue. I left having spent $19.40 on TWO beers. And yes, I just looked the exact amount up on my bank statement. Yeah, you get me? I don't care how unique and tasty your beers are nor how far they had to travel to be in your cute cafe, I cannot afford that.
But, your pulled pork nachos were to die for! Maybe I'll just get water to go with them, if there is a next time. Hmmmmm. -
Review from Lindsay B.
San Jose, CA
3/10/2011
Woo! I'm the 100th review for Pangea! That's almost as exciting as FTR, right? No? Oh ok...
Stopped by here last week for lunch with the boyfriend while we both played hookie from work. It was pretty crowded for a small space, but we were able to snag a high top table for two. I ordered the lemon chicken, provolone & basil Panini, boyfriend ordered the Gobbler, and we both had the Blanche de Bruxelles on tap. We split the sandwiches so we could taste both kinds and they were both delicious! I think I liked the Gobbler the best...think perfect day-after-Thanksgiving sandwich with moist turkey, veggie fixins and cranberry sauce. The Panini was good too and had a nice almost honey mustardy type sauce.
The Blanche de Bruxelles, which tastes similar to Hoegaarden, is sort of pricey for a less than pint pour, but enjoyable. Overall, I like the vibe of this place and the beer selection is obviously vast, but it's a bit more expensive than your everyday café. 2 sandwiches + 2 beers was just about $30. -
Review from Leah B.
Pangaea feels like a cafe/coffee shop by day and happening neighborhood bar by night. I've been here for lunch, early evening drinks and open mic night. I must say, of the three, open mic night is my favorite.
The beer selection is pretty freakin' awesome, but what's even better is that they're so knowledgeable about what they serve. It's cool hearing stories about origin, flavors, brewing styles, etc.
On my last visit, the crowd was diverse and positive vibes filled the room. My fellow yelpers and I sampled some tasty treats (big ups to the Pulled Pork Sliders, Nachos, and French Dip), listened to some smooth beats, and suffered through a not so funny comedy act. The coolest moment of the night was when a young kid rocked the mic with some serious beat-boxing skills.
Trust me when I say: SKINNY WHITE BOY HAD MAJOR BEATS!!!
Then, as if he wasn't cool enough on his own, two brothas joined in and dropped some smooth lyrics. Moments like this aren't easy to plan or replicate. I'm so happy I was there to experience it.Listed in: Fruits of Labor
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Review from Alex L.
1/28/2011 2 Check-ins Here
My first visit here was for a recent Yelp UYE. I undoubtedly will return again soon! Besides the great company, I was most impressed by their beer selection and their nachos.
Beer: I had a couple Belgian beers that were quite tasty. The name of the brands escapes me, but a friend assured me that these are hard to find beers that are offered at few if any other places in Sactown.
Nachos: Holy guacamole! These are some of the better nachos I've had from anywhere local. For starters, they used fresh chips and real cheese, piled high with a sort of shredded pork and jalapenos and sour cream and guac. Between this is and the spirits, my guts were happy.
The open mic night we attended happened to feature a pretty damn good beat-boxer and an energetic crowd. Everyone was clapping along and enjoying themselves. I can't claim the open mic action will be as cool in the future, but considering everything this place has going for it, it's well worth a visit. -
Review from Paul C.
Sacramento, CA
2/12/2011
Ever go to a place and not get it? My wife and I lived in the neighborhood and would go to Gunther's, so when Pangaea opened we tried it for lunch a couple times. Not bad, not great. Good service, decent food, sorta cute place. But I never reviewed it because I thought they were at best 3 stars, and I don't do reviews below 4 stars without a good reason.
So when a buddy said a crew I'm in was going for beers there I was like wtf? Since my wife was a major beer hater I had never even looked.
Wow, Pangea has a very excellent selection of brew. Something over 40 beers and I only knew 10 or so, and 75% virgin beer territory in Sactown doesn't happen to me that often anymore. =) I could spend a year trying every beer they serve. I think I'll do that.
My only complaint is that (on a crowded Friday night at least) the hard floor, ceiling, and walls make it super noisy. We had seven people at a table for four and we couldn't hear across the table. They need to burlap the ceiling or something. -
Review from Melanie D.
Sacramento, CA
10/28/2011
Great beer selection and great vibe, definitley worth checking out!!
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Review from Jim H.
Sacramento, CA
9/15/2011
First impression, I tried some decent beers that was a gimme, the issue is the poor, less than interested service offered by the beer tenders. not friendly at all. My first and last visit.
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Review from Eric E.
It took me a minute to warm up to Pangaea, but they have got a real fan in me now. All of the food that I have eaten there has been delicious. The owner is a very friendly guy. Their beer selection is outstanding. If you want to do a little tasting of some extraordinary brews, this is the place. James will always be glad to talk you through the offerings. You can be sure that your beer will be well served in the appropriate vessel for optimal enjoyment.
Oh, also, they serve Temple coffee, which is tops.
If it is full, it tends to get a little noisy. (Some soundproofing on the ceiling might help.) They aren't open on Sundays. Those are the two minor issues...everything else is great guns!
Wooo!Franklin Blvd! -
Review from Horst S.
2/4/2011
Mrs. Schimi and I wanted to do a little happy hour outing and decided to come here - based on the beer selection...
Pliny the Elder is $5 during happy hour, which is acceptable considering what an amazing beer this is.
We ordered some olives, and the sausage plate to share. The olives, unfortunately, were really salty. I realize that the classic purpose of bar food is to make you thirsty, but this was a bit over the top, and we won't order them again.
The beer sausage was excellent, however, served atop a bed of sauerkraut with a nice green salad. The sauerkraut was not as good as what we usually eat (from Morant's!), but it was not bad. Along with this plate there was a warm demi baguette. Nice!
After the eats and 4 Plinys, we were done. A good TGIF outing though, and one we're likely to repeat soon!
