Nouvelle Brewing by Travail

2025 update: new name, same accolades as below!

Well, we waited far too long to get to this place. However we finally made it and now I can plan my weight gain by Piggy Pie. So, I'm not 100% sure what bacon emulsion is but I'll never forget what is tastes like! The pizza is rich, the crust is thick and crisp (think pan pizza from your favorite childhood delivery), and the flavor is out of this world. I'm not kidding, I've never tasted anything like it and it's not to be outdone in my lifetime.

Now that I've talked about the pizza, let's do some talking about the Pork Nuggs. First, it's pork, what's not to love? Second, you get a bit of Asian flavors so you almost get that 'take out' flavor profile that we all love ... Lastly and, imo, most importantly, you feel like you're eating pork candy. Honest to God, 'pork candy' is what I called it the entire time and will forever call it... I think PAMP missed the mark naming this anything other than that!

Great beer selection, some local collaboration brews, which is fun, amazing people (staff and patrons), and really fun vibe. You'll be super sorry if you pass up a night at PAMP!

Been living in Robbinsdale for about 2 years now and this place remains one of my favorites. The food is great (some of the best pizza in the metro in my opinion), the beers are great, and the overall selection of food/drinks makes it a popular choice for groups since there's such a wide variety of options.

It can get a bit pricey considering the wellness charge + tip, but I am more than willing to pay it if it's directly benefiting the service workers of Nouvelle as I have had nothing but good experiences here and they are always extremely friendly and accommodating.

The pizza here is always good. The beers are getting better, although I can't tell what is supposed to be the "signature brew." The other menu items are right at home. Update: the prob sizes have become more generous, the beers are more refined, and the food is just delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Can't beat the food brews and staff! Love the memories from this place.

Met some friends here on a weekend
Like the casual vibe and easy ordering from the QR Code on the tables
Then the servers deliver to your table #- quite efficiently run
Since I'm not a beer drinker- happy they have some limited cocktail choices and wines- margaritas are always a fine option
Food-the nouvelle fries were great to snack on and the pork nugs were good too
Never tried their pizza yet
Nice casual spot in comparison to their other high end restaurant on the same downtown main st in Robbinsdale
Parking - on the street or small lots nearby but can get busy

This review is for Nouvelle's pizza lunch only. It's always busy at Nouvelle Kitchen and Brewery, so I figured lunchtime is probably my best bet for going there without a wait. For $20, you get a pizza buffet of three choices provided by Pig Ate My Pizza. It also comes with "pork nugs" which are like fried? pork with barbecue sauce, French fries and Ceasar Salad. I bought an ale as well and with tip, this lunch ended up being closer to $40! So, really, for the limited menu, I don't think it's a good deal.

The pizzas were interesting. One was a pickle and dill pizza, which was a revelation to me in that I realized I don't like a lot of fresh dill. The pepperoni type pizza was good, and the curry one was surprisingly tasty.

I looked at the regular menu and I think I would come back for dinner. The ale was actually pretty good, and they have a good assortment of beer on tap. The space they have is airy with lots of windows and plants, which is so pleasant to be inside of.

We purchased a pint of ice cream for approximately $15 (silly to spend so much but we indulged!) It was from a local maker, Dream Creamery. We ate it on site while playing trivia. It tasted freezer burnt and left a bad taste in our mouths. I went up and asked how long the ice cream had been in the freezer, they weren’t sure. I let them know it tasted off—no response. For $15 a pint, I think expect for SOME response and fix to the issue.

Nice patio though!

Excellent beer, awesome food, great staff!

Nice bright atmosphere, but bring your own clorox wipes if you want a clean countertop or table. Enjoyed being able to try a variety of their pizzas on the buffet. The margharita-ish pizza was my favorite of all the options. I really didn't care for the other pizzas. The pork nugs were tasty, and salad was fresh. We waited at the bar for service for a while before we figured out (another customer told us) that we had to go to the register to order soda and the lunch buffet. Employees seem to all be very focused on only doing their assigned tasks. They didn't talk to each other, and it was extremely rare to see any employees (other than the manager at the register) interact with any customers. Actually, I don't think any of them spoke to any customers at all the whole time we were there. It would have been nice if any employee could have greeted us at the bar and told us about the process. The only way to find out how to get service is to talk to the other customers. Is this just the new way of doing things? We spoke to the lady dining next to us more than anyone else. The manager was nice and seemed to be doing as much as he could. Even the kid looking for a refill that came up to the bar with his empty glass was totally ignored until we told him to go to the register for help. It's a weird new world.

One of the best burgers I've had in MN to pair with some good quality beer. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Will have to come back and try other menu items and beer.

We had a great time at Nouvelle. The Manhattan pizza was amazing, and the Lemon Basil seltzer was a great non-alcoholic choice. The brewery was seat-yourself and we ordered from a QR code at the table and the food was brought to our table. The staff was super helpful, welcoming, and friendly. The brewery was bright and airy with plenty of seating and a view of the kitchen. Highly recommend.

Great food and drink!! PLS is 🔥

I’ve been eating to Nouvelle for several years at least once a week. The staff is amazing. I have yet to find a menu item I didn’t like. The food is always fresh and delicious. The ice cream is the best in the Twin Cities. Order the Pork Nuggs! You won’t be sorry!

Fantastic beer and equally on par food. A refreshing tap room. Higher abv beers are special with wine influences and strong stouts that speak to their flavors on the menu. The French pilsner was especially refreshing. Cheers

Good food and beer,