Calicraft Brewing Co.'s Davis taproom has quietly settled into its role as a go-to hangout at The Davis Collection since opening last September, pulling in students, families and anyone looking for a casual spot to land. The anchor outpost pairs a full bar and fresh house beers with California-style Neapolitan pizza, plus a layout that makes it easy to host big groups on its patios and in the main dining room.
The brewery soft-opened on Sept. 11, 2025, and serves as the anchor restaurant for the redeveloped shopping center that replaced the old University Mall, as reported by Comings & Goings. The Davis Collection itself sits just steps from the UC Davis campus, according to project materials from the property owner Brixmor.
Taproom, Pizza and a Full Bar
The Davis menu leans heavily on California-style Neapolitan pies, backed up by salads, sandwiches and shareable plates, with a full bar pouring Calicraft beers and other drinks. The taproom lists its regular hours, contact details and food and drink offerings on its local page for the Davis location, according to Calicraft. The company has also been leaning into larger, experience-focused taprooms as it grows its footprint around the region, a strategy covered in reporting on the brand's recent expansion, including coverage from SFGATE.
Room for Parties and Student Crowds
Early coverage and leasing documents put the Davis outpost at about 4,000 square feet of indoor space, with another roughly 4,000 square feet of patio seating intended to handle private events, pre-game gatherings and after-class meetups. What Now Sacramento laid out the square footage and noted that the taproom opened just ahead of the center’s grand-opening events. The courtyard, shaded patios and a long centerpiece bar are all set up to make group outings and private bookings straightforward.
From Walnut Creek to Davis
Calicraft started in the East Bay and has grown steadily from there. Founded by Blaine Landberg in 2012, the company has added several taprooms around the Bay Area and nearby markets as it expands, with existing locations in Walnut Creek and Fairfield, according to coverage that traces that growth from SFGATE and other industry reporting. Local business coverage first flagged the Davis spot when the shopping center's new tenant mix was announced by the Sacramento Business Journal.
For anyone planning a visit, the Davis taproom keeps its current hours, contact info and menu details posted on its dedicated taproom page, according to Calicraft. The location also recently landed a local TV spotlight in a segment that zeroed in on its pizza-and-beer combo, as featured on Good Day Sacramento.
