Red Truck Beer Company

It’s a great place to stop when you are hungry. Easy parking for cars and bikes. Food is a standard pub food with a bit of twist. The service was very quick and friendly. I love their patio on a sunny day! And of course, I can’t forget about their very good beer selection.

I had been to the truck stop when it first opened and was impressed then but it has really upped its game since my first visit. I went on a Saturday night and it had great atmosphere with lots of people who looked like they were enjoying themselves. I was there for the beer which was fantastic all round. I’m a huge IPA lover and the red truck IPA is 10 out of 10! Really enjoyed the Belgian triple as well! I was there with a couple friends so after a few beers we decided to stick around for a bite. We shared some wings and buffalo fries which were all on point. I had the double decker grilled cheese which was also fantastic! Long story short this place is excellent for beers and a tasty bite. They really hit the design out of the park as well, great job Red Truck! Special note… Must check out the bathrooms, coolest bathrooms out there!! i

Can’t believe I’ve been passing by this place for who knows how long, without knowing its existence. It’s honestly like an oasis in an otherwise completely barren (food wise) landscape. It almost feels like one is in another city. This place is so built up that I can see it being used in movies.
Parking is available in the nice large lot in front.
The place is themed like a truck stop, though it keeps reminding me of a professional baseball jersey because of the bright red and white theme.
The patio is nice and brightly lit, with umbrellas for blocking out the sun. This place is probably packed during the summer months.
The inside is mostly large picnic benches, and is also brightly lit. From here, one can see all that shiny brewing equipment through large windows.
Staff were friendly and helpful, when I didn’t know which beers to try.
Most of their beers were on the hoppy side. The one that stuck out for me was the Belgian Trippel. This one will get you messed in a hurry. Not for everyone, but it has some intense flavour.
I will be back to try some of the food.

Red Truck gets 5 stars in the food dept for breweries in Vancouver. Keeping it simple with diner style counter service and the best chicken wings in Vancouver! I omitted a star as I’m not a huge fan of their beer but I’ll give a shout out to the ISA as my top pick.

Cool pub, great location, service and food was pretty good.
Self-​service was pretty speedy, although I think a «Order here» sign is needed at the cashier for the first little bit for newcomers. I wouldn’t consider it as counter-​service like fast food joints, since the staff will bring your food to your table when it is ready. I also don’t have an issue with tipping a small amount for the kitchen and counter staff since their pricing is quite reasonable.

Had garlic fries and oh boy they weren’t cheap on the garlic! I really enjoy the patio — plenty of apace for friends to gather. Beer price is about the same as all other breweries, after a few, I really can’t tell the difference or remember what beer is what.

Beer is pretty good.
Food is overpriced for what it is ($ 12 for a BLT with no fries?!) From the two things I tried I found the food somewhat decent but should be priced 2 or 3 dollars cheaper.
Nice to find a brewery with a patio and food. Too bad it’s overpriced.

I have been eager to try their new venue, drinking their beer and eating their diner food.
I should have known better and ran away when they ask for tips when it is counter-​service, NOT proper server service where a server comes to your tables. I really hate when they do this and sometimes I tip, sometimes I don’t, depending on how helpful or friendly the cash person is and if the person deserves my hard earned money as some tip. (Once I tipped a guy with 25% tip at Doughgirls Bakery at UBC for being extremely nice and helpful running around explaining things at their bakery.)
Anyways, going back to this Red Truck Whatever place, we ordered 4 tasters and 3 dishes. First of all their beer was merely average comparing to other breweries around Mount Pleasant, and we got 8 pieces for $ 10 tiny size, rock hard fried skin wings. and we ordered two orders :(The Fries with Meat was pretty bad as it came out with cheese just grated but not melted at all.
I am sad to be disappointed about this place but oh well. at least I liked the layout and the design of interior itself of the place… but still overpriced and overall BIG MEH! for both beer and food.

It was aight. The food and beer were aight (my veggie/​falafel burger was drryy). The atmosphere was different (it had a trucker– type deco feel) and clean but also had a kind of sterile feeling, so that was aight too. I’d probably go somewhere else next time but go back once in a blue moon to see if they’ve settled in and become more than aight.

Nice big brewery location! All shiny and new with a decent patio :) We had a flight each and enjoyed the aroma of the food, next time I will burger for sure, they looked amazing! We had a couple fills of our growlers and the emo looking guy on staff that day was snotty and cold. Also, he didn’t replace the cap on our growler (which so many others do) and it ended up seeping all over our car and then going flat before we got home. I’ll be back though, just hopefully not that guy working! Would love to come back for a concert!

Awesome beer of course but we had the chili and Chicago dogs and they were luke warm and the buns just crumbled in our hands, what a mess! $ 8 each, poor value!

Went to see a concert there last night, we had lots of fun!!! The food was great, the atmosphere was a total party. All the staff were super friendly and very organized for the event they had. Highly recommend this place. Will go back! Glad I didn’t get stuck in the washroom like Shila B though!

Great local place to enjoy a red truck beer. Seating is on long tables on high stools or at tables out on the patio, and if they’re all full you can stand at the bar. Beers are $ 5 or $ 2 for the small size. Service is quick and friendly. Food is ok, more for a snack than a full meal. Prices are good but portions can be on the small size. Has tv’s to watch the game. Good selection of clothing in the shop and can get carry out beers in cans, bottles and growler fills. Would give 5 stars for the beer and building (check out the sinks in the washrooms) and 3 stars for the food.

Long in the works, Red Truck Brewery’s big, shiny, and brand new facilities are finally fully open. Centred in the still up and coming industrial area (historically known as Brewery Creek) that currently meets at the triple nexus of Strathcona, Mount Pleasant, and Olympic Village, the American style diner meets craft brewpub hybrid looks very bright and appealing right off the bat.
Not quite the craft brewing tasting room we’re now accustomed to, the counter service eatery is heavy on the truck stop diner theme with its shipping container walls and light industrial décor. The tire and pump washroom sink is a particularly nice touch.
The lengthy food menu is intriguing with a deep variety of options from hot dogs to egg foo yung and «blue plate specials». I munched on a Saigon hot dog (with barbecue pork belly, slaw, and Sriracha mayo) and found it quite tasty with a mild kick to it. It’s a messy snack but fairly pleasing as far as hot dogs go.
As for the beer, I was already fairly very familiar with Red Truck’s ubiquitous reliable lineup of beers from over the years. I drank four of their brews: the Red Truck Ale, India Session Ale, Belgian Blonde (above), and VCBW Campfire Kolsh.
All were reliably solid and refreshing in their stark tastes. The Blonde was easily my favourite with its crisp, smooth flavours. The Ale is a mild, appealing, and an easy drinking standard.
I think the snack options are a little more appealing and a better deal than the more substantial meal items. The garlic fries in particular were a perfect treat paired with your beer and an easy pick for three bucks.
I found the ISA (above) also rather mild yet quite refreshing. The Kolsh was a crisp tasting German style pale lager (Kölsch). The beers are good and along the safer more broadly pleasing varieties (on a bigger scale) than other local craft breweries.
I was tempted to try the soft serve ice cream (with a chocolate chip cookie) and was pleased by the satisfying texture of the dessert as it cooled me down.
Red Truck already feels like a winning neighbourhood style brewpub with its retro nostalgic twist, small patio, and industrial aesthetic. Everything fits the overall theme and brand they’re going for as it fairly successfully recreates the modern diner experience in a brewery setting.

I’m a fan but not for the beer or food,. neither to me are anything to write home about (but fine for standard pub patio food),
I’m just excited about a cool space like this existing in a cool area with a nice patio and open garage door. Great space, some serious money went into this and to make it even better they have been using the parking lot as a concert space,
Despite a valiant effort, they have too few bike parking spaces as this is right on the bike path and people were locked to eachother.
If you remember Carlos and Buds on Pacific,. this place to me is sort of the modern day equivalent.

I saw this reviewed on the front page of Unilocal on June 22, 2015 and book marked it for future reference.
I came here with the guy I am dating. I don’t drink, however, our goal is to visit as many breweries as possible this year.
They do have a reasonable eating menu of hot dogs, burgers and fries which were okay. It was different and more hardy than some of the snacks that are traditionally offered at other breweries.
I came to the brewery early and went to the bathroom only I got locked in the stall for 10 minutes. While locked my mother decided to call me and tell me her whole life story of her doctors appointment. I am stuck listening to my mother all while trying to get out of the bathroom stall. Finally I had to hang up on my mother and call the eatery portion of the brewery and call for help to get out of the stall. I am not sure what was more traumatizing: Being embarrassed for getting stuck in the stall or listening to my mother while stuck.
I had to go to the bathroom a few times. I was so scared of getting locked in that I kept bringing my comic book to the bathroom just in case I got locked in again.
When I was finally out the entire establishment were over apologetic. Apparently they’ve been having lock problems lately. They gave us fries and two beers on the house to make amends with us. I didn’t want or expect that. I was just glad someone picked up the phone at the brewery (it was noisy) and got me out.
When 7 pm rolled around they had a live band that performed decent covers. I loved their cover of Miss You by The Stones with a talk box that sounded like Daft Punk = Instant love.
Prices are very reasonable at the establishment, enough seating, great customer service.
Hands down they have the best looking bathroom ever with the sink that is decorated like a truck tire.

Red Truck Brewery was the last and final brewery my bf and I checked out on a lazy Sunday and it did not disappoint. This brewery opened in May and has a array of beers options and diner type food. They offer blonde, ISA, ale, IPA, Lager, Belgium Tripel and campfire kolsh. Decent prices…4 taster glasses for $ 7. They have lots of communal seatings and a decent size patio. Plenty of parking and bike racks for the hipsters.
PS check out their bathrooms!

Love this place great location great décor great wearables great food and great beers
We shared the best Reuben either of us had ever had, and the Buffalo fries Hubby had a flight I had the blonde Ale.
One of the nice things about this place is they are not stuck on Brunch only for Sunday’s. We will be back

If they don’t win best bathroom design of the year award, I’ll get one made for them. Check out the photos. Enough said.
I’ve been eyeing their opening and alas the garage is now open, though not officially, yet. They are still keeping things hush hush while they work out any kinks I guess.
Located in the historic brewery creek, this brewery is huge relative to any craft brewery. Serious money was invested into this operation.
They have ample parking (big plus) and a patio out front (wasn’t open when I went). They are actually hosting a summer concert series in their parking lot. Worth checking out.
You walk into their store with growler station and off the shelf bottles. Turn left and you’re into the tasting room/​diner. The industrial design is simple and somewhat American looking. Willy Wonka-​like windows behind the bar so you can beer into the massive brewing tanks.
All the tables are communal with stools (might actually force people to mingle) and there is no table service. You place beer/​food orders at the bar and they give you a # flag.
We started with a ‘Craftmaster 4′ which looks like they spent a lot of time designing. No wood here. It’s metal and screws. I picked the bottom 4 which aren’t available in stores (I think): Kolsch/​ISA/​Belgium Blonde/​Belgium Tripel.
As expected I’m still not a fan of Blondes or Belgish for that matter. But the Kolsch and ISA were very tasty.
Food wise I tried their beef brisket chilli. Pretty good with a nice level of spice kick (but not spicy). Also had a few hot wings (nicely battered and seasoned).
Rest of the menu consisted of hot dogs, all day breakfast/​brunch items, burgers, salad, and I forget the rest. The kitchen is actually made out of an old shipping container.
Though more mainstream than most craft breweries, all of Red Truck’s beers are approachable, easy to drink and taste the the freshest IMO when you buy from stores. Though nothing beats straight from the udder with Growlers.
This place will be packed all summer long. Easily.

**4 stars for the beer, location and patio**
**3 stars for the food**
**3.5 stars overall**
Did a drive-​by to see if Red Truck was open and was pleasantly surprised that they were… shhh! This week is their soft opening and I have a feeling it’s going to be a popular stop on most afficionados’ brewery tours along the Main street/​Brewery Creek corridor.
Good selection of beers. My faves were the ISA, campfire kolsch and the blonde. Maybe because I was feeling summery but more because they are solid drinkable beers.
I made the mistake of ordering the fancier food like fish tacos and they were bland and overdone as well as the pork belly bites which were overbreaded and again overdone, but the hot dogs which are steamed in lager and chili cheese fries were decent.
The patio hasn’t been set up yet but it looks very promising with the capacity for 27 seats looking out on an awesome industrial landscape.
Bottom line: fun décor — it’s like a Hot Wheels garage for adults, promising patio, drinkable beers and good location with lots of parking. Just stick to the dogs and fries.