Irvine, California

Bread baked with patience.
Beer brewed with intent.

At Badger Brewery, every loaf rises slowly and every pint is crafted in small batches — so what lands on your table is nothing short of exceptional.

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Warm interior of Badger Brewery showing rustic bread displays and copper brewing equipment

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Our Story

A place where tradition isn't rushed

Badger Brewery was born from a simple conviction: that the best bread and the best beer share the same ingredient — time. In a world that prizes speed, we choose the slower path.

Located on Banting in Irvine, our bakery and brewery operate as one integrated kitchen. We mill our own flour, ferment our own starters, and brew our own wort — all under the same roof, all guided by the same standards. The result is a menu where every item reflects the same commitment to craft.

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What We Make

From our oven to your table

Each product is made in small daily batches using heritage grains, wild yeasts, and locally sourced ingredients. What you taste is the difference that care makes.

Golden-crusted sourdough loaf freshly baked at Badger Brewery

Sourdough Loaves

Our signature country sourdough, fermented for a minimum of 72 hours. Crisp, caramelized crust with a tender, open crumb and a tang that deepens with every bite.

Amber craft beer being poured into a glass at Badger Brewery

Small-Batch Brews

From pale ales to dark stouts, every beer is brewed on-site and conditioned in our cellar. Rotating seasonal releases keep the tap list fresh and interesting year-round.

Assortment of buttery pastries and croissants on a marble surface

Artisan Pastries

Flaky croissants, rich brioche, and seasonal tarts — all hand-laminated and baked before dawn. Our pastry case changes with what the season offers.

Close-up of whole wheat and heritage grains used in Badger Brewery baking

Heritage Grain Breads

Spelt, einkorn, and emmer — ancient grains given modern treatment. These loaves carry deeper flavor and greater nutritional value, baked the slow way.

Artisan cider bottles displayed on a wooden shelf

Craft Ciders

Dry, sparkling, and subtly sweet — our ciders are pressed from local orchard apples and fermented with the same care we bring to every batch of beer.

Freshly baked bread basket with rolls and focaccia at Badger Brewery

Table Breads & Rolls

Olive oil focaccia, rosemary focaccia, and rustic dinner rolls — the perfect companion to any meal. Baked fresh each morning, gone by afternoon.

The Craft

Process is our philosophy

Source

We work directly with regional grain farmers and California orchards. Every ingredient is selected for flavor, sustainability, and traceability — not just availability.

Ferment

Time is the irreplaceable ingredient. Our doughs cold-ferment for days. Our beers age in conditioned tanks. Rushing either would compromise everything we stand for.

Serve

Every item leaves our kitchen the same day it's made. We'd rather sell out than stale. That discipline keeps our standards high and our customers coming back.

Visit Us

Come taste the difference

Location

3 Banting
Irvine, CA 92618-3601

Phone

(180) 597-5369

Hours

Mon – Fri: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Map view of the area surrounding Badger Brewery on Banting in Irvine, California

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Whether you have a question about our products, want to discuss a catering order, or simply want to say hello — drop us a line.

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Bread baked with patience. Beer brewed with intent.