Lazy Days Brewing Co

Good local spot to hang out. Went in for comedy night but it was canceled. We hung out at the bar and the bartender was great, I believe her and was Sarah. Anyway she played great music and was very attentive to everyone. Really good vibes. Will stop back in to try to catch the next comedy night.

Nice little spot not too far from the Moda Center. I HIGHLY recommend the pizza! It was filling and delicious. Service was quick and the beer is decent enough. Great spot to hang before or after a concert/game.

My wife and I strolled passed this location and saw all of the good reviews and decided to try it out. Let me tell you, the food was hot and delicious and were complemented well with a delicious light lager beer and a Paloma cocktail. The fries had a perfect amount of seasoning and crispness and the pizza was no where near shy of missing cheese nor sauce. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a chill spot for some delicious food and drinks.

We came here because I had heard of the play area. It was quite hot as it was late June and it’s upstairs. I didn’t realize the menu was so small. But what we did order was very good. The deep dish pizza seemed unique, the salad was generous, the nachos. The kids had a lot of fun playing before and after they ate (though my 1 year old thought it was a fun game to make a run for the stairs!).

Really good beer 🍻 and nice staff! Awesome Detroit style pizza 🍕. Had the new fresh hop IPA 😻. Still an awesome PDX brewery to visit. Best bar tenders ever!

Stopped in here for a beer after work and loved it. Didn't try any of the food but it smelled good! Beertender was helpful and kind. The building is cool and has a nice atmosphere. I love IPAs but have been tired of beer spots only carrying them and not having any variety - this place had a good IPA and a wide variety of options for those who don't want one. I definitely want to come back.

Stopped in today and was really impressed. The server was super nice and great with my 6 year old. The food was really tasty! Nice and crispy fries and super tasty Pork Sando. Plus a great patio! Also a Gym and a 2 poke stops for my Pokemon Go players Update: Came back today and still an awesome place. Great good, really good service and fun games to play. One of my favorite breweries in area!

11/10 beers, vibe, and location. Enjoyed each beer I had, the patio is great for when the weather participates (or doesn't, it's covered), and their food offerings are top notch.

Great beer and lots of food option. We were waiting for our friends and I had their hand cut fries, which were super delicious.

Certainly! Here's the updated review: I stopped by Lazy Days Brewing for Burger Week and tried the 'Curry-osity Killed the Burger.' This Thai-inspired creation was truly unique--when I first smelled it, I immediately thought, 'This smells like pho.' The Thai flavors were bold and flavorful, and the burger itself was crispy. I've never had anything like it before and was really impressed! Being a big fan of anything dill, I couldn't resist ordering the fried pickles. While they had great flavor, I was a bit disappointed that they weren't as crunchy as I had hoped. The brewery offers a variety of seating options, including indoor and outdoor areas, as well as an upstairs section. It was a comfortable spot to enjoy a solid meal!

We enjoyed a Sunday lunch at Lazy Days. There was plenty of seating, and the service was prompt. We had the pork-pulled nachos and the large pretzel. Both were well prepared. The Batch #100 IPA was a good choice, and so too was the Vantage cider.

We didn't have food, but the variety and quality of beer was great. Ambience is rustic, but very comfortable

We love this low key, friendly neighborhood brewery tucked away on a side street just up from the MODA center. They have a great selection of beers brewed onsite and their food is excellent - especially the pizza. They're 6" square pies which are perfect for sharing. We had the Pepperoni and The Revival - love me some deep dish! There's plenty of outdoor seating and the front opens up so even the inside area feels airy. Bonus: there's a school with a huge grass area across the street so doggos can have a good time too. We plan to spend many more Lazy Days here this summer.

Portland pizza place #100! not as planned, but meeting a friend for beer and lunch and voila, Lazy Days Brewery. 8 inch square, only a few combos but some creativity. Mine was brick cheese, smoked mozz, mushrooms, roasted garlic and chimichurri. The crust a little moister, smaller air holes detroit compared to the other 3 I've had in town. the ipas were delicious. This former ex novo is a unique space. The beertender was super.

The drinks were okay but the food was cold and I ordered a pork Sando and they basically served me a cucumber carrot hamburger with cold stiff buns. My girlfriend ordered a chicken pesto sandwich and chewed on it for 10 minutes a bite. Not to mention the buns came straight from the back of the freezer. Dry cold and hard.

I was excited to welcome Lazy Days after having gone to Ex Novo for some time. Josh was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Their tap list has something for everyone! I love the overall vibe of the place being cozy and having lots of cool rafters. I tried the cheese pizza which was perfectly tasty and puffy. It'd be fun if they had some boardgames or something. I look forward to coming back to explore more fun options in the future!

Friendly service and good drinks, had fried pickles, a burger and it was delicious. Margarita was refreshing!

Decent Food, good service, and great drinks! We split the wings and fries. The wings were heavily breaded and the gochujang sauce on them was thick and overpowering. The fries were perfectly crispy and also had a delicious beer cheese sauce that could be added to dip in.

This place was fun. It is a very small brewery with some good beer. They have a cute little restroom, and I loved that they had a changing table inside the bathroom! I really enjoyed the Mexican lager called the Most Interesting Lager in the World. It is served with a tangy lime and it is perfect for any summer day. They also have merchandise. We bought a couple shirts.

In addition to good food and beer, you can find full bar, daily boize Slushies and Full Bar offerings in this casual place. Brewery equipment is visible to admire, indoor booths, and outdoor seating. Order inside, take a number to your table, they deliver. ADA Accessible gender-inclusive restrooms are under the stairs with baby changing stations. And extra space for a Toddler or 2 to wait while you do your thing. a couple Hop infuse Non-Alcohol bevvys are on the Menu, and I saw 2 Teens having sodas and texting, while mom had a short drink. Maybe their first Pub experience, from the giggles?. Nothing like a dark spooky Bar their friends might imagine, LOL. Pride9mth theme music was on inside. (Not air- conditioned), we usually sit outside

Great night at Ex Novo! Great Chicken Sandwich! Fabulous Fries and great beer!! Met the executive Chef and was very nice! Define will come back!!

I was so excited to visit Lazy Days for the first time since the turn over from Ex Novo. This is such a lovely space, and I was excited to try the food. I was blown away! The salads were both delicious and well balanced, and the pizzas rocked. I got The Revival and it's unlike any other pizza. The chimichurri, smoked mozzarella, whole garlic (straight to my heart, so good!) and mushrooms were an amazing combination. Service was great, our waitress was lovely, attentive, and really nice to our kids. The play area was closed because of the Blazers game, but we are excited to return on a quieter night. My kids both devoured their grilled cheeses. I'm honestly so impressed and I can't wait to come back. Oh yeah, the beer was great too. I had the Irish Goodbye and it's everything you could want from an Irish Stout. I'm stuffed and yet I'm still plotting the next time I can get that pizza again. I'm so so so glad Lazy Days is here in Portland!

My wife and I have been her twice and was really good each time. My wife is from Chicago and swears Chicago pizza is the best (eye roll) but I think the Detroit style might have a slight hold on her. The first time we went just for dinks and a salad to watch the NBA games. it was a cool date night/ bar atmosphere. The second time we got another caesar salad because that is my favorite. We also ordered a small pizza has hour four nice size slice but we kept it simple with sausage and pep but its was really good. The crust has that crunch on it and I love when the pep crispy like bacon. The service was a little slow but they tell you that when you order because the pizzas are made to order so no complaints with that. We definitely will go back to watch another game and grab a pizza when we go to Beaverton.

Great place!! We went to celebrate the grand opening of Lazy Days Brewing and we loved it!! The atmosphere was friendly and high energy. The food tasted great, we had the wings, two different types of pizza, fries and the fried pickles. We were happy with it all. We loved our server Emma, she was very attentive and really nice. The owners engaged with everyone and introduced some new brews and the variety was awesome!! We will definitely be back and highly recommend.

After a quick google search, it turns out that Ex Novo means "From the Beginning", or "Anew". From the beginning of our meal here, it was evident that Ex Novo knows their lane and does it well. Those Detroit Style Pizzas are unlike anything I've ever had... which, to be fair, I've never been to Detroit to have their pizza. So I'm guessing it's pretty on brand? What I can say is, these pizzas are loaded. They are also a bit greasy and a heavy gut bomb, but sometimes that's the meal you're going for! Good beer options, good food options - overall a solid dinner/drinks choice.

Met friends here this weekend for the first time and definitely recommend this place. If you're a beer drinker there are lots of options and for those of us that aren't there's a full bar and some delicious frozen options: this vodka one pictured was quite delightful. There's nice outside covered seating that you can bring your dog along. The bar workers are very friendly and we got an array of food and it was all delicious: roasted Brussels sprouts; fried pickles, blackberry Gorgonzola salad and the pizzas are deep dish and yummy.

3.8 We came for nacho week. Long wait in line and for the food, but people were nice and laid back. If it's hot sitting inside is roasting So comfortable environment is an issue. Nacho week verdict: Stop 1: Steeplejack Amazing nachos = A Stop 2: Grand Fir Decent nachos. Mystery chorizo gray... I liked them the wife didn't = C Stop 3: Lazy Days Irish nachos. Really good not crazy about fries as nachos. The shredded carrots were unexpected but nice sauce, crispy fries. Long wait. = B+ Nacho week is super fun! Do it!

Packed before the Blazer game, but also quickly realized it was Monday = all day happy hour! While we didn't come to eat, the food passing us by looked tasty. We waited in line to order at the bar...the place itself is a bit tight and line was pretty much out the door! Staff were quick to pour drinks and friendly. It was standing room only, but as we just came in for a couple drinks it was no bother. Their Hazy Pale Ale was absolutely fantastic. One of the best I've had in a while. We also ordered a couple Bees Knees drinks...only $8 each during HH! A little sad the outdoor seating was not accommodating to the rain as it wasn't fully covered. Would certainly come back though!

They still have the best fries in town. Happy with the well known Ex Novo beers and service!

Had been here when it was Ex Novo and was never inspired to return, but was willing to give the new place a try. Beer was good (had the Trillium pale ale) and the pizza was delicious. Huge piece for $12 (got the pepperoni) and with a side Caesar salad, made for a filling meal. I think some other places in Portland might have slightly better Detroit style pizza, but the combo of good beer, good pizza, and super friendly staff will have me returning here.

Cool vibe, a little hot but outside seating helps. I'm not a drinker but they have a beer for everyone. Friendly staff.

Nice vibe with cozy light in the outdoor seating area. The inside also looks opened and spacious. Service was very friendly and efficient; they let me tried 2 beers before deciding on a pint. Food came out super timely as well. The On This Date Detriot Pizza really called to us so we tried it. I enjoyed the crispy angular crust and the flavor combo of sweet dates, savory tomato sauce, and balsamic drizzles but the dough was a bit too much for my liking. It's cakey in a way and didn't taste much like bread like pizza dough should be; still a very interesting and enjoyable experience. The Fried Chicken Basket was perfect for sharing with 3 juicy breaded fried chicken pieces and fries. Great pickles! The Brussel Sprouts could have been crispier to me and were too buttery, so much so that that's all I tasted: Butter. But brussel sprouts are delicious to me so I kept going back for more. This dish has a lot of potential, it just didn't quite do it this time around. Beer list was a bit underwhelming too for stout lovers. Still, a very enjoyable, chill dinner with friends and prices were great for what you get. Thanks for a good time!

This is another great brewery that opened after I left Portland. I love the ambiance, unique without being pretentious. I love the beer, inventive without making me think "we're going to have to answer for beer like this in a few years" (I'm looking at you, double sour marshmallow creamsicle IPA!). I love the focus on both ales AND lagers. Too many breweries are either fully one or the other. Didn't have any food here, so can't really comment. Definitely a brewery I would frequent if I still lived in Portland.

Second time here for beer! We got lucky as both times were warm weather though 2nd adventure here we sat inside as the outdoor tables were taken/reserved on Resy. Yes you can make Resy's so do look for that online. We were definitely ok sitting inside though the brolife character one table over was dropping way too many F-bombs... especially for being a new dad! Thankfully their newborn was sleeping. I digress, we ordered a flight and 16oz fruited wheat beer... we were hoping they had their saison, gose, ipa sour or the like as it's the summer but they had some more technical mixed cultured and fruited wheat beer... one from gin barrels. I presume they had something in their cans though we enjoyed the flight was sort bummed no classic sours on tap! Hence 4 stars Food in order that we liked best to least: Brussels--Mac n cheese --pretzels. The pretzels were too dry. 3 star pretzel, step up that game! We saw the ladies (with the brolife crew) order salads that looked bomb. The salads went to the dudes end of the table but clearly they don't eat anything besides beef and protein shakes as one proclaimed to the staff "you know we dudes didn't order salads, cha!" (Flexes neck muscles, fist bumps ensued) We'll go back but I'll make sure they have the sours we like so much from Ex Novo before we go back. Oh, and I'd gladly take a Salad any day as Dads use to say it puts hair on your chest!!! (Mic drop) ...spinach gives you muscles!

This was our favorite meal in our 5 day trip to Oregon! You MUST try the Blackberry Gorgonzola salad! Delicious! And the pizzas are so thick and crispy and well done! And the Hazy IPA.... Visit Lazy Days! You will love it!!!

Five stars all day for the food, the beer, the staff, and the atmosphere! We're only in PDX for the weekend, and got in late on a Saturday night. Luckily we're staying only about a quarter of a mile from Ex Novo and we were able to drop gear and head over. They sat us immediately, and we tore into a set of tasting flights. They had so many beers that we did three flights and still didn't taste it all. The favorites of the night were the cream ale with coffee (C.R.E.A.M), the Scotch Ale (What's Love Scot to do with it?), and the English Mild (Where the Mild Things Are). Special shout out to The Ruminator (the barrel aged Doppel Bock). Right, there's food too! The fries.. oh my, the fries.. the malt vinegar french fries are not to be missed, and it is a healthy mound of taters that come on that order. The veggie bowl was delicious - packed with red quinoa, black beans, pickled red onions, and Feta cheese - and served chilled. I was not expecting that, but it was great! The only warm bit was the tempura battered squash on top. Heaven. The boyfriend got the chicken sandwich which was two double fried chicken thighs pilled high on a potato bun. Pro Tip: order the fries and get a cup of the beer cheese and green chili soup as the side for your sandwich. It's thinner than the side of beer cheese which will cost you a bit more, and is crazy good with fries dipped into it.

We have kept coming here for years before a hockey game but our experience gets worse and worse. We usually have to wait quite a while, ands the folks aren't overly friendly there. They have way too many IPAs, and could use some more dark beers. I did have a pretty good kale salad though. The food took so long unfortunately that by the time I got it I had to wolf it down so we could get to the hockey game. We were late to the game. I would try another place before the game if you can. Seems like every time we've come here early to eat we end up late to the game. We got there at 3:30pm, ordered food at the bar I guess closer to 4 and then it didn't come until a half hour later.

I hosted a group of 13 people here and from the first contact I had with management making sure we had an area to hang out together was nothing but smooth. Really nice people and very accommodating. We had the "grain table". It is a long table with grain under Plexiglass running down the center of it. When I arrived they had water/glasses on the table for us as well as menus. The table was just a bit tight when it came to all of us ordering food but we made it work. They have a super cool space here and in the evening the lighting is just perfect. People...you are right inside the brewery when you are here... There are not a lot of tables/booths so get there early. They also have a large space upstairs that can be rented for events. There are several picnic tables outside for when the weather is decent. They have a very nice menu here over and above their brews/whiskey and other drink choices. They also have a drink and a food special every day. I had to drink special with prickly pear. It was not only beautiful but was delicious. The food special was a blue cheese, red onion and pepper pizza sounded yummy but I went with the wedge salad which was perfect. I also tried a friends deep-fried pickles which were tasty. They were bread and butter pickles instead of dill. Different! Street parking is what you will get here and it was pretty abundant within a couple blocks of the establishment. Thanks Ex Novo I will be back! :-)

While several older established brew pubs have closed due to the ever increasing competition of new restaurants, food halls and food truck parks (see in memorandum link below) there is still a burst of new breweries establishing a foothold with great beer, of course, and a modern, homemade spin on what is now considered "Pub food." Gone are the days of just burgers and chicken wings. Yes, you can still get them, but that burger may have caramelized onions and a freshly griddled bun and the chicken will be fried, served on a toasted bun Nashville style, meaning hot! Fries are Malt Vinegar, and if fries aren't your thing (I don't want to know you), then you can order fried pickles. Even the pizza has a fresh take, served "Detroit" style, a square shaped pie cut into four smaller squares. My family is from Italy and we call this Sicilian pizza; either way, its damn good. That's a sampling of the food menu at Ex Novo Brewing, which now has locations in NE Portland, Beaverton and even New Mexico. They have several beers on tap. Disappointingly, no hard cider on tap, just three types of Reverend Nat in a can, served with a glass. Love the modern-industrial meets rustic vibe of the interior. The bar is a slab of a tree, wood is polished, edges are left natural. Beautiful. From the bar you see right into the brewery gleaming with the stainless steel vats. Floors are wood, tables are wood, chairs are wood and metal - point being, there is nothing to soften the noise so it is loud. I like to think of it as bustling! If you prefer your ambiance a little quieter, ask to sit upstairs. There are also a few picnic tables out front. Was there last night with a group of about 15 and everyone had a great time. We sat at one of the long, very narrow, bar height tables. It really works for conversation because you are all on top of each other so can engage with everyone, unlike traditional tables where you really can only chat with the friends directly next to you. Not sure if this was intentional, but its a good strategy. Our group had: - Mac& cheese, raves! Large portion, lots of ooey goodness. f - Fried chicken sandwich Nashville style, high marks - Brewburger, just ok. Meat patty super small - Barley salad - fresh, colorful, lots of chew from the barley! - Wedge salad - great, lots of chew since it was also stuffed with barley - Fried pickles, a hit if you like some crunch with your dill. - A few orders of the beer nuts which were very sweet so if you are not into sweet, but prefer salty, skip the nuts. In Memorandum, Brew Pubs we said goodbye to 2018-2019 https://www.wweek.com/culture/2019/04/04/in-memoriam-the-breweries-we-said-goodbye-to-in-2018-2019/

Been wanting to try this spot for a while now!! Big space in NE with a two floors for seating and garage looking windows for when the weather gets nice!! Obviously beer selection is on point. They have great options and something for every no matter what you're looking for. Food was an awesome surprise. Their burger and chicken sandwich were awesome and tasted even better than they looked which was a surprise because they looked amazing!! Good menu selection of bar eats!! We were there on a slow day and the service wasn't anything too special.

Service was excellent! The Detroit style pizza there is amazing !! Can't wait to go back and try some other menu Items!

Highly recommend visiting this lovely brewery! They offer exceptional brews and wonderful food! We opted to try a flight which came with 4 beers of our choosing. As much as I like trying craft beer, I find myself not always being blown away or finding one that I can drink on a regular basis or getting a pint of. I was pleasantly surprised when I realized all 3 of the IPAs I tried where phenomenal. My boyfriend ordered the 4th which wasn't my style but he said it was fantastic. He is the real beer drinker and can appreciate each beer for the flavors and profiles it offers. So that should tell you something if I liked all of the ones I tried and don't even have a refined pallet for beer! They have a wide variety of beers to choose from and the bartender is super helpful and knowledgeable. The food menu is great. They have little apps you can pick at or full menu items if you want lunch/dinner. We tried the deviled eggs which are made with a mustard base and pork belly! Talk about yum!! The space is a good size with various tables and a bar to sit at. I should mention they have an excellent whiskey/bourbon selection. Photos attached!

We went to Lazy Days Brewery the other night and had a great time. There were so many beers to choose from. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. The brewery has a cool, fun vibe to it. We will definitely be coming back!

Great energy here...immediately greeted and sat by a super friendly hostess, I asked her recommendation on a wheat beer and she suggested No Shade Here am so glad she did it was outstanding so much I had to have another...We ordered 2 pies the Midnight Cowboy it was perfectly balanced between cheese, Smoked chicken, bacon, red onion with a phenomenal bbq sauce base. As well we got The Forager which was my favorite and I'm a carnivore between the brick cheese, crimini & maitake mushrooms, dried poricini, dried parmesan, fresh scallions and truffle oil I was in heaven...yes they were both so good I highly recommend them and this restaurant. We will definitely return. #TeamRealDeal

Stopped by with the family on a Saturday afternoon and the place was hopping. We sat upstairs which was nice because it was a little more quiet up there and since we had two young boys with us, it gave them a little room to move. Ex Novo had a great beer selection for the BF and brother. Always a flight of beer to sample! The Mocabe Lo Sabe Cream Ale and Mississippi Red Ale were two favorites. Being the non-beer drinker, I was happy that they had a few wines to try. We ordered a few appetizers--we got the fried pickles and the sweet potato hush puppies with honey butter. The hush puppies were dense but delicious. A nice crunchy exterior with a hot, bready interior. The sweet potato flavor was light--I was worried it would be overkill. But I really loved that honey butter! We were not really fans of the fried pickles. They were really light on the batter, so much so that it was like eating a super hot pickle slice. No crunch. Ex Novo is a great brewery to try out if you are in the Portland area. Great space. Great service. Fun vibe. Good food. Tasty beer!

Everything I need from a brewery. Great beer, friendly attentive service, and good food to prevent you from getting too wasted. The pizzas here are thick and tasty. I could only eat half of one, so they are great to share. The beet Ruben is a unique item that is also quite good. But they also have plenty of options for meat eaters. While I don't usually eat bacon, I love that they have "table bacon" on the menu. They don't even pretend like you have to put bacon WITH something to enjoy it. All the beers I tried were great (two IPAs and two sours) and I would order any of them again. Side note: I think 'Dollar Dollar Pils Ya'll' is my favorite beer name ive seen in awhile. That said, this place is a little on the pricy side, but I had such an enjoyable experience I can't bring myself to fault them for it. This place is a bit small compared to a lot of the breweries in town. They have upstairs seating, but I've never been here when it wasn't almost completely full, so if you have a large group of people it might be hard to accommodate especially on the weekend or if they have an event going on. If you have more than 4 people it might be smart just to call ahead and assess the situation before you show up. They also have some great designs on their swag. Next trip I am going to have to pick up a tulip glass!

Ex Novo makes great beer with cool names. The first time I ever saw their beer on the shelf at New Seasons, I saw the name of the beer. At the time it was their Liquid Sweater, a dark red winter ale and I had no idea what the beer was going to be like, but the name alone made me want to try it. And boy was I happy that I tried it. I have since tried several other beers that they have on tap and I've been happy with each and every one of them. I will admit that I am picky and I'm not an IPA fan. They have many IPAs on tap and it tends to limit my selections. I recently got a chance to eat over here as well. Fish & chips. Well worth it. It was a busy night but we were never rushed and we even were able to wander off from our table to head outside for a few minutes and when our food arrived, our server came outside to let us know. That was good of him. These guys make some of the better beer in town and I enjoy seeing the new beers they come up with.. Support local. Enjoy.

Our second brewery stop (out of three) was at Ex Novo Brewing. The menu is split into beers (hop forward, light & refresh, malt forward and Belgian & sours), spirits and food. They also had kombucha and guest ciders that sounded interesting (but they only come in cans so we couldn't sample them). Happy hour snacks run from 3:00pm to 6:00pm on weekdays. Service is super friendly and our waitress was the best. She let me recharge my camera battery and checked up on us several times. Great service! They had a merchandise sale going on ($10.00 US for t-shirts and $20.00 US for hoodies). Cheapest we've seen. Their glassware was also super reasonable so we bought two! We wanted to buy a 6 pack of their puff puff passion ($13.00 US) but they were sold out. - Flight ($9.00 US) - they charged us an additional $1.00 US for one of the rarer/premium beers. We went with the puff puff passion, the cherry tree and other mistold myths, spiders from Mars and nevermore '18. The passionfruit was easily our favourite; very passionfruit flavoured but well balanced. The raspberry sour was also good but had a bit of a medicinal aftertaste. The nevermore was really interesting and reminded us of a nitro. The stout had a nice coffee, toffee undertone. - Malt vinegar fries ($4.00 US) - this was one of their happy hour specials. It came out lightning quick. Fries were crispy, not too salty and the homemade ketchup was delightful. Another solid brewery! Big fan of ENB.

Four of us went here for beer and dinner. (Two had been here before and it is their favorite brewery in Portland.) I ordered a flight of four beers: German Pilsner, Hazy IPA, Scottish Ale, West Coast IPA. All four beers were perfectly balanced. I had a Fried Chicken Sandwich. It had Brussel Sprout Cole Slaw on it. It was a great sandwich! The French Fries were the best too! Really like this brewery. Definitely will be back on our next flight to PDX!

First off, I love Ex Novo's beer. Some of my favorite in the city but this review is about the pizza. We stopped in on a Saturday night so our wait was a little longer than we had hoped but understood they were busy. Now for the pizza, it was good but much different than anything I've had. Think garlic cheese bread almost. That being said, it was still very tasty, just not what I expected. My buddy tried a piece and he said it was some of his favorite pizza so chalking this one up to personal preference. Go check it out for yourself! Great spot to grab some beers and bites before Blazer/Winterhawks game!

Great beer, food, & service in a clean atmosphere. Upon entering, I walked to the bar, which is made of wood with a live edge. I usually order their award winning Pilsner; I've also had their stouts & been happy. Portland is a competitive town for good beers, & ExNovo always rises to the occasion with great beers. I've had their Smashburger and "Not your basic bowl" . Recommend both. The service is on point & so our food came out promptly after it was done, which is key for appreciating food at its best. The Smash burger has a perfect bun to meat ratio, it tastes delicious. The not your basic bowl Lives up to its name. It's not basic. The fried Delicada squash is perfectly crispy on top of quinoa that has a spice. Street parking. I've always found a spot close to the bar, But I could see how some might not be as lucky to find a close spot. There's outdoor dining & heat lamps. & It tends to be frequented by guys with beards who wear flannels. Monday has an all day Happy Hour

Great location, perfect spot before blazers game!! Beer is amazing, service is amazing, the wait wasn't that bad since they offer the standing area. Good job ex novo! Would definitely come back again

Went here tonight for the first time. Beer was good, and the Detroit style pizza I had, was probably the best pizza I've had since I've lived in Portland (12 years). The crust was caramelized, and perfect.. lots of cheese, and the sauce was yummy. Definitely will be back..

Ex Novo has a lot of things going for it, but as a combo of great food from a well-designed menu AND great beer, it's in a class of its own in PDX. Came in for a lunch and sat in their patio seating. Our server was kind, prompt, and helpful. We ordered a couple of beers, the mofongo, a pickled egg, and a side of fried chicken. If you haven't had the brined fried chicken at Ex Novo, either as a sandwich or a la carte, I would immediately rectify this, as it rivals some of the best fried chicken in town. For a long Sunday lunch (with beers and hush puppies for dessert), our bill was around $30. Which felt like good value based on the quality of food and experience. Can't recommend this place enough. Borderline great food, especially from a pub.

Came here this past weekend for an alumni get together. The large table by the tv was available, perfect for our group! I had a sampler of the Mexican lager, the German and Czech pilsners and the puff puff pass sour. All were delicious! It's nice to see a variety of light options on a menu for a change. Our service was incredible and kind. They checked on us quite regularly. Had a few bites of the pretzel with beer cheese as well. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thanks Ex Novo!

Get the Detroit pizza - had the cheese pizza & it was fantastic! Everything about that pizza was tasty- the crispy edges, one of the BEST red sauces I've had, the gooey meaty cheese & the airy bread! Servers were very helpful & friendly; served us some great fresh hop IPA & Hazy beers!

It really pains me to do this, but I've been coming to Ex Novo for years and based on recent changes they now get 3 stars from me. The Ex Novo I remember will always be five stars in my heart. Looks like they've gone corporate now as they have changed the menu and raised prices. $8 for a pint of IPA straight from the source in Portland??? Come on. $19 spaghetti and $19 mussels for a brew pub??? Where's the old pub fare.....wedge salad? corn fritters? I'll still go back from time to time, but I don't like what is happening here. Staff still gets five stars as well...love them and they are wonderful. The 3 stars is for the people at the top making the menu changes and charging some of the highest prices per pint for craft beer in PDX.