The Hut

I was amazled. The chicken sandwich was so huge and crispy! The Hut sauce was also original and tasty. I wasn’t a fan of the bread for the impossible burger and they forgot my onion rings inside, but i was satisfied. Especially given how many fries i got. It was enough for me and my wife to share. The price was also good. Will have to go back.

Oh, The Hut, I wish I could enjoy you more. I'm both an alumnus and a current graduate student at the University. Occasionally, it's convenient to drop by before or after night classes for some drinks and food. Or stop in before a home game. However, I've observed a rather peculiar pattern at The Hut – it can be almost empty with just a few customers in one moment. Then, suddenly, it becomes overwhelmingly crowded in a matter of minutes. Be prepared and give yourself extra time when visiting. While their small menu makes it suitable for snacking, none of the food items truly stand out. It’s honestly food that one could find at the Giants or Niners game. The food prices are surprisingly high for what they offer in terms of quality, portion, and customer experience. I don’t usually complain about cost because when we pay even higher prices, we have excellent service, which is rarely the case at the Hut. And a much nicer surrounding beyond wooden benches and uncomfortable stools. The vibe is low-key and best suited for a quick hangout. The drink prices are average and competitive with other bars, which we appreciate. Unfortunately, their service is consistently slow after you order and pay. The staff's demeanor varies; sometimes, they are super friendly, while other times, they seem miserable working there. It's disheartening to enter a place and see frowning faces. I’m unsure what is happening on the backend, but management should better support team members who sometimes seem overwhelmed. Although I'd love to give The Hut five stars, my numerous experiences over the years prevent me from doing so. My cohorts and I have had a couple of memorable nights there that were fun, so that’s positive! Since I’m part of the university community, I’ll be kind enough to give the Hut four stars and continue to support the business.

The food was a bit of a mixed bag! Their fried food is lovely; crispy and well seasoned, it’s freshly fried and piping hot when it hits the table. My friend got the tri-tip sandwich and greatly enjoyed it, my partner and I got a half rack of ribs with Mac and cheese and baked beans. The Mac and cheese was decent but a bit grainy, and the baked beans were mostly nice but very heavy on the cumin, and the ribs had a nice smokey flavor but you had to work a bit to get the meat off the bones. The staff was friendly and attentive, the ambiance was laid back and their tap options were excellent.

I was surprised how good the tri tip was. Really friendly and fast service. It’s a college spot so it’s lively but good food. I didn’t have drinks but the menu and bar setup looked great.

The tri tip had little flavor. You need to dip it in the sauces they give you for any flavor. The ginger beer bottle was already opened and half empty.