Beer Explorer

When you are searching for premier craft beer while also wanting tasty food, this list of breweries below will provide you with some of the best breweries in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota that also have their own food served in their space. There has developed a wonderful relationship in recent years between breweries and food truck businesses. These food trucks provide some pretty amazing food as well, and these relationships will be explored in another post, but the following list will show what you can expect to be served generally anytime you go there. This is different from breweries who have food trucks on-site, where generally you need to look at their calendar in order to know which food truck will be there on a particular day. For our list of the top-rated breweries in Minnesota, you can check that out here!

1 – Bricksworth Beer Company, Burnsville and Minneapolis, MN

Bricksworth Beer Company in Minnesota offers a diverse menu featuring a fusion of Detroit-Style, Chicago-Style Deep Dish, and Tavern-Style pizzas with options for vegetarians and vegans. Their menu includes hand-cut fries, cheesy bread, a variety of specialty pizzas such as “The Happiest Meal” and “Aloha Friday,” wings with unique flavors like Thai Peanut and Buffalo, salads, and a notable “Minnesota Sushi Roll.” Customers also rave about their truffle fries and beer flight. The company emphasizes fresh, quality dishes prepared in their scratch kitchen​ (Bricksworth Beer )​​​. For more details, you can check their menu on the Bricksworth Beer Company’s website for the Burnsville and North Loop locations.

2 – Nouvelle Kitchen and Brewery, Robbinsdale, MN

Nouvelle Kitchen and Brewery in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, offers an inventive menu that marries traditional dishes with creative flair. Highlights include an array of pizzas with both classic and innovative toppings, handcrafted burgers, unique salads, and desserts like their “Fun Bun” ice cream sandwich. Their extensive beer selection showcases a wide range of styles, from light and crisp to hoppy and malty options. Nouvelle also caters to group events, providing customizable dining experiences for up to 100 guests with options like pizza buffets, beer pairings, and chef tasting menus, leveraging collaboration with their sister restaurant, Travail. They are known for their commitment to crafting the perfect menu to complement any event, along with a diverse beer and cocktail offering​. For more details, you can visit their website: Nouvelle Kitchen & Brewery.

3 – Birch’s On the Lake, Long Lake, MN

Birch’s On the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub offers a diverse menu with options for lunch, brunch, dinner, desserts, a kids’ menu, drinks, and a happy hour menu. They host special events with themed menus, like a St. Patrick’s Day party featuring Irish dishes and live music. The restaurant emphasizes seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, providing a range of dining experiences from casual to formal. Their formal dining is upstairs, while their Brewhouse is on the lower level and has a nice outdoor patio, replete with multiple firepits and a view of Long Lake. Reservations are available for supperclub dining​ (Birch’s on the Lake)​. For more details, you can visit their menu page.

4 – Town Hall Brewery, Minneapolis, MN

Town Hall Brewery in Minneapolis offers a diverse food menu, featuring appetizers like roasted pork nachos, Wisconsin cheese curds, and birria fries, along with salads, soups, and a variety of entrees including blackened walleye and short rib poutine. They also serve a range of burgers, sandwiches, and a special section for kids. For dessert, options like a root beer float are available. This variety caters to various tastes, complementing their selection of beers. For more details, you can visit their food menu.

5 – Waldmann Brewery, St. Paul, MN

Waldmann Brewery in Minnesota honors slow food values and European-American traditions with a menu featuring wurst, sides, meats, cheeses, and crafted dishes with natural, local ingredients. Their offerings include a variety of marinated olives, smoked trout dip, loaded Jojo potatoes, and charcuterie. Entrees embrace the tradition of “Wurst und Bier,” highlighted by selections like brown butter spätzle, wurst plates, and chicken schnitzel. The commitment to history, quality, and community is evident in their menu and the ambiance of the establishment​. For more information, you can visit their menu page on the Waldmann Brewery website.

6 – Surly Brewing Company, Minneapolis, MN

Surly Brewing Company in Minneapolis offers a dining experience that complements their diverse range of regular, seasonal, and special beers. In 2018, Surly opened its Pizza Upstairs, which is literally upstairs on the second level of their taproom. There, they serve “charred”, 12 inch pizzas that serve between 1-2 people. They have specialty pizzas and also the option of letting you build your own pie, and their prices range from $10 to $18. They also have salads, a few apps, and some dessert options. For more details, you can visit their website: https://surlybrewing.com/

7 – Pryes Brewing, Minneapolis, MN

Pryes Brewing’s menu is a mix of Italian-inspired dishes and American pub fare. The starters include unique items like arancini filled with Italian sausage and roasted bell peppers, and a variety of zucchini fried with lemon and parsley. Their signature pizzas range from traditional flavors like Margherita to inventive creations such as a BBQ pizza with pulled wild boar. Desserts and housemade sodas, including a Shirley Temple and Peach Rose, round off the menu for a complete dining experience. For more information, view their menu on their website: https://www.pryesbrewing.com/

8 – Luce Line Brewing, Plymouth, MN

Luce Line Brewing Co. offers a menu directly from their taproom kitchen, featuring a selection of foods that pair well with their beers. They regularly serve pizza, chicken wings and drummies, boneless wings, a wings and fries basket, and other small items. Additionally, they host a variety of rotating food trucks, providing guests with diverse dining options. For specific offerings and the schedule of food trucks, it’s best to check their taproom calendar and website for the most current information: https://lucelinebrewing.com/

9 – Fair State Brewing Cooperative, Minneapolis, MN

Fair State Brewing offers a cozy taproom experience. While the taproom does not have a full kitchen, they provide Heggies pizza and hot dogs daily, with Aki’s pretzels available Tuesdays through Saturdays. Additionally, patrons have the option to order food from Francis Burger Joint for delivery directly to the taproom, or they can bring in food from nearby restaurants​ (Fair State Brewing Cooperative)​.