Excellent food by Fuego Marino. The owner is so nice and the service is very fast. More layback than the other locations. Great chill vibe. read more

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Novo Brazil Brewery on Lane (the original location) is such a fun, low-key spot. I actually had my birthday here years ago, so it was cool to pop back in recently with my son while my daughter was at dance class down the street. They've got plenty of outdoor seating, rotating food vendors, and they even added a playground for the kids which is a huge plus for parents. The vibe here is relaxed and not overcrowded, which is why I really like this location. If you're looking to avoid the crowds, this is the move. If you're an extrovert and want the packed, high-energy scene, hit their other location instead. Either way, Novo Brazil does it right and their kombucha is always a hit! read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Great nearby spot to catch a game. Big fan of their kombucha, right now my favorite is the Aztec Raspberry. Indoor and outdoor areas, with some lights outside for nice ambiance. Parking can be tight in the front, but there are options on both sides. Customer service is excellent. If you're getting packs of beer/kombucha to go, there's a discount if you buy a case. Food truck outside is really good. Try the Gaucho. I go here regularly, so I definitely recommend it. read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - Bar area - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I walked over from my hotel to check this place out , I really enjoyed walking in to their hangout area. I felt like I was walking into a backyard party and the beer is inside . the servers were cool. Very chill. I enjoyed the catering truck. I got some tacos and I watched the baseball game. read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - The hanging out area. - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Right when we got in, we got sat on a couch and it was just an amazing experience once we got our food. It was amazing. Drinks are on point and the service is perfect. And the ambience/vibe was amazing. It felt very at home. I would definitely recommend. read more

From the servers (Sebastian; Syd and the others) making you feel welcomed to the wonderful tap of goodness they have to offer!! My family and I enjoy NOVO at Lane!! They offer TVs with all the great games going on but the BEER is amazing read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - Beer to go!!! - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Coco Haze is my main squeeze here. If they ever get rid of it I'll be done coming here. This location has food vendors outside and they're hit and miss but I'm not here for them. I'm here for the beer. Like I said, Coco Haze is my Ride or Die. Please don't ever let her go. By the way: I tried the Pineapple Haze. It doesn't taste like pineapple! Do better. read more

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Loved this spot! Such a great place to enjoy food and drinks especially if you have little ones. It's super family friendly with a kids play area. Located in a nice outdoor shopping complex read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - Play area - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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This is our go-to spot when we feel like grabbing a quick beer. The bartenders are always nice, and there's always a chill ambiance. They also have a huge screen outside in the patio which is great for watching games. read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Love this gem! Great place to meet with friends and enjoy a few different types of beers. I forgot what day I went but they had a food truck outside and it was so good. The place is a great to have in Eastlake because they're isn't anything else like it. Love trying the different types of beers. People who work here are always so friendly too read more

Came to Novo as Chili's was an hour wait haha. Novo has a ton of seating and alcoholic beverages which is nice. Service was not bad however there was one server who was super friendly and loved his job. Chips and guacamole: the star was the salsa which was spicy but delicious. Steak and fries (yucca): steak was cooked to perfection and was juicy. The dish was a not very cohesive with the random pile of breadcrumbs on the side which soaked up the steak juices (unless that was the implied meaning). I chose yucca fries but they were soggy - recommend regular fries as they were crunchy and well seasoned. Prime Sirloin con Fritas: I had expected the sirloin to be a steak but it was strips of beef so regardless of steak doneness, it will come out well done. The fries were delicious as they were seasoned well and soaked up the juices/oil from the dish. read more

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I come here everyday or almost because of Syd and Sebas. Those two sexy helpful and all around solid individuals always have the best customer service and bring a welcoming dive bar vibe and not corporate But bring back sandía sunset and blue colada. SERIOUSLY read more

I'll start with the positive, the food tasted amazing and it's reasonably priced considering the portion. We ordered: an empanada, onion rings, cheese balls, 2 burgers for around $75. Food took a bit to come out but it was during the dinner rush. Only downside is that everything is served in paper plates. This was our first time here and weren't sure where to ordered etc. We made our way inside, the bartender looked like he hated being there. ZERO customer service from this point until we left. He provided zero guide for the drinks and food menu. We finally made our way back outside, seating is first come first serve. Throughout the evening the same bartenders made their way picking up glass containers for the drinks. Again, no customer service whatsoever. They just reached over your table/food to grab them not saying one word. Even after being thanked by multiple people, they still said nothing. This will definitely be the first and last time we came. The food is not worth being around that type of atmosphere. There were flies EVERYWHERE, keep that in mind if you're leaving your plate unattended. read more

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First time at this location and I liked the customer service from the beer tenders. And to my surprise they had a poké bowl pop up called B.C GRUB SD very fresh and delicious with great customer service , I had the privilege of meeting chef Choco and his wife Connie who were amazing and friendly. I would love to see them at this location again, I will definitely come back. read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Syd and Sebastian are our favorite beer tenders! They are always so accommodating to the kids and are seriously the nicest people. I always come with a group of friends with our kids and look forward to the days they work. Seriously, this establishment is so accommodating to all age ranges and we feel so safe and welcome. Thank you for being such a great addition to the Eastlake family! read more

We have been coming to this location since they first opened up waaay back in the day. Back when they had crazy Groupon deals. I love this location so much. And of course the Sunset Slam Kombucha is my favorite!! read more

Sydney was a pleasure, she got me my drink and even checked up on me to check how I liked it since it was a new flavor for me. She was very quick to ring me up and made my entire visit very comfortable. I'll definitely be coming back and she contributed to that. read more

Amazing service from the bartender Sydney, I will defiantly come back and the beer is amazing. Recommend novo lane for whenever you want chill beers with friends read more

This location is tucked away in Eastlake. A lot less busier than the mall location. They have a great selection of drinks on tap and cans to go. read more

Visited this Brewery while down in SD. The place seems pretty awesome! As far as I could tell, they were following the Covid rules. Walking inside was spectacular. It was colorful and clean. I would imagine this is how a Brazilian theme would be. They had a wide selection of drinks; the only thing I wish they had was a dark. I believed they just ran out of their one.... But they do have a wide selection of everything else. I guess what they are most famous for is their kombucha hard drinks. Most are a hit, with a few misses, but that is more preference. There is a fridge that has a mix of their cans, which is a nice option; but too bad we could not mix and match our own. Overall, I would go back to see what they added. read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Went in on a Sunday afternoon. Steady stream of people, but never busy enough where I had to wait to get a drink. The place is huge, and has outdoor space as well as the indoor taproom. They have murals on their brewing tanks, which adds a uniqueness to the space. I did 2 flights while there to try some of their beers and their kombucha. For me, their beer is ok. It's tough to really stand out in the saturated SD beer world. As far as their alcoholic kombucha though, I think it's really good. It doesn't seem overly loaded with sugar, and they have a lot of unique flavors. I would definitely return for that. There's no set food there, but they do have rotating food trucks. I look forward to trying their other locations where they make their own food. I really like their branding, and the Brazilian inspiration to their drinks and facility are really fun. read more

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Not a beer drinker but I am obsessed with kombucha. Usually I get non alcoholic but I had to try the alcoholic ones here! There were so many options that I could not decide and for a flight of 6. Was it too much kombucha? Yes. Do I regret ordering it? Nope! I tried açaí, mango ginger, tangerine, hibiscus, passion fruit, and I am forgetting the last one! They were all tasty, the mango ginger one had a really strong ginger taste. My fave by far was the açaí but I also loved the passion fruit. I definitely would try the pink mango hard seltzer if I were to come back. They were out of the first 2 beers my husband tried to order but our server told us his fave and helped my husband make some good beer choices! My Husband enjoyed his 2 beers! I'd love to come back next time I'm in town! read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - Flight of kombucha - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Kombuchas and beers on tap, food trucks and a nice outdoor area to chill. Nothing too special but a good place to stop in after work. They had a POG IPA that I actually really enjoyed. Good variety and friendly guys. read more

We stopped at Novo because we were shopping Otay Ranch and every time I'm in the area they're so busy, this time they had just opened so it seemed like the perfect time to visit. The food was mediocre to say the least. The mac n'cheese noodles were over cooked, there was also a hair in it. I didn't complain at the time because I hate putting wait staff in those uncomfortable scenarios. The empanadas were very fluffy but the meat was like ground beef and unflavored. I was expecting to be shocked with Brazilian flavors but it was very bland. My kid got the quesadilla and fries which was good for her. The fries were super good. My husband and friends got beer, they said it was decent. Considering the prices and the size of the restaurant I expected more. We likely will not go again. read more

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I have been here many times (as in more than a dozen times) since before Covid. My husband and I came here whenever we just wanted to get out of the house and didn't have any other good ideas of where we wanted to be. I love their kombucha. They serve beer and limited hard seltzer water as well. Dog friendly, staff is nice (offered my pup treat when I took him here). Many hard kombucha options to choose from. They are all very good. Food truck is available. I have never eat there but looks okay to me. The place also sells ice cream (probably for kids?) it had a lot of seatings and outside seatings are comfy and nice during summer. I love this place and have been here more than a couple dozen times. Military discount available on Sundays read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - 4/21/2024 menu - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Great products. Actually, best kombucha I've ever had in my life. I don't even like kombucha normally, but this is so easy to drink. Also, they're run by Brazilians, aka the best people you could ever meet. Very fun and very devoted to San Diego read more

Great brew! Original location....shhh! Nice and quiet, not over crowded...actually, everyone will hate it read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - Convo - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

We love this place. Really chill great ambiance. My wife and I love to go have a night cap. Eastlake has very little to offer so it's a nice place to go and relax a bit read more

Apparently, coz of the rains, I've been at places right in the middle of the day when they are just opened. And same happened here. It's situated quite away from busy shopping areas, which I guess was the same case with those in Mira Mesa area in the beginning. There is a good list of different types of beers, I could drink one as it was really empty there. It seems pretty spacious from outside, however, an average sized seating area inside. read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The food here was by a torta truck. It was delicious! The service was amazing! The bartender was informative on flavors and guided my husband and I to pick our flights. The price was reasonable! Plus Thursday night is karaoke which was so much fun! Definitely recommend! read more

This place has the potential of being a hit!!! It's huge. And it's great for large groups. There's an outside patio that overlooks the mall shoppers. There's bar top seating, lounge chair seating, booth type seats, & high top tables as well! They serve food and their drinks are of a wide variety. My only suggestion for this place would be, to let your customers breathe. There were too many waiters asking my friend & I if 'we were doing ok'. After awhile, it becomes a bit much & ultimately I found myself leaving because I just wanted to have a convo without being interrupted often. read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Nice ambiance and great food and beer. Located in the mall so plenty of parking. I would come back here. read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Whenever I'm in the area I make it a point to stop by here because the beer is cold, tasty and affordable. This is a huge location but the actual tasting room is not that big. The times I've been there the bar tenders were cool but I really like Paula well I think that was her name. This is pretty much the only brewery in the area so it can get pretty busy here. The vibe here is cool and relaxed plus they have some big screens TV's. They have a little bit of everything from IPAs to Kombucha. Seeing how this is the only brewery in the area they run out of beer often so keep that in mind. I like coming here and will make this a pit stop whenever I'm around. read more

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I always have a great time at this bar. The outdoor seating is nice. I tried the pink mango seltzer and it was delicious.

Total ripoff... Burger, fries and a 16oz beer for $40!? How does an $8-10 burger & fries become $18? How did the 4oz tasters become $3.60 each after the waiter said, "They start at $1.80."? Wait. There's also one on my receipt for $4.20. For a 4oz taster?! So, the equivalent of one 16oz beer was $14.60. That's completely nuts. After tax and tip, my burger, fries and 16oz beer totaled $40.34. I will not be at Novo novamente... read more

Novo Brazil Brewing - Way overpriced! Get real, guys. - Breweries Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Novo Brazil's tasting room is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Be advised, they don't prepare food here, so it's truly a beer tasting experience. It's sort of hidden, but if you are familiar with the Scripps Coastal medical center, Novo Brazil is in the next lot north on Lane Avenue The beers are really excellent, although I admit to trying only two of them. I found their brews to be refreshing, bright, and certainly not face-puckeringly bitter. In other words, enjoyable. I like that they list both the ABV (alcohol by volume) and the IBU (International Bitterness Units) on the menu board. It helps with one's selection process. Parking can be a little difficult, since it's in an industrial park, but there is always the gigantic Scripps lot next door, I guess. One of the staff members chatted with us, and mentioned that a new facility will be opening soon in Chula Vista, and there will be food prepared there, as well as a complete assortment of brews. We brought some souvenir glasses home and look forward to our next visit. read more

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Terrible acoustics and way too loud. You can barely socialize. Service was a bit slow. However, food and drinks were good!

One of my favorites. I love the carne asada bowl and the sexy mojito! I also love the environment at both Chula Vista locations! Although seating can sometimes be challenging at the Lane Ave. location. read more

Where to begin with Novo?! Novo is a low key chill spot with amazing beer, amazing service from the ladies and a sick hipster vibe. It's in a hidden little building. I drive by this place almost everyday to work and i did get a little lost in the dark streets lol. Bae got the evergreen haze and something else we don't remember lol. But out of those 2 beers he really liked the evergreen haze. He said it's one of the best double IPAS he's tried so far. Recommended!! We even took home a 4 pack and the next day they were all gone. What a relaxing day off?! Haha me on the other hand, I got a flight of 5 little 5ounce cups filled with different beer we carry at work. 1. Mango IPA-1 word BOMB! 2. Ipanema-similar to grapefruit sculpin 3. Otay- it was a little strong with a bitter aftertaste 4. Chula Pils- had a sort of earthy taste 5. Evergreen haze- was my husbands favorite but it has a Good taste lol you gotta try it! I will highly be back to Novo, they're beer is great, they are super nice and friendly and heyyyy I got a 50% discount HELL YEA! oh and the vibe is great with some awesome music !! read more

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Alright, Novo Brazil! Being down in Chula, this is now the most Southern brewery in CA I've been to. & I've been to a bunch. Check out the list, you'll see what I mean: https://www.yelp.com/list/i-yelp-california-beer-paso-robles-2 Anyhow, arriving on an early Monday afternoon, I nearly had the whole the place to myself. Because, really, who's out drinking beer then? I am, every chance I get. I parked right in front of the roll up door that leads into the brewery & followed the path to the right to the taproom. Brewery & taproom alike are good looking spaces with lots of polished wood. Since it wasn't too long until I had to get up to SAN & catch a flight out of town, I just did a flight of 4 tasters. The beertender was friendly & patient as I tried to make my picks from over a dozen beers on tap. Finally figuring it out, I tried 2 hazy IPA's, a grapefruit DIPA, & a Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout. The hoppy stuff was excellent. Like I rated those an average of 4.4 out of 5 on my Untappd, excellent. But that BA Imperial Stout, their Corvo Negro Barrel Reserve, that was no bueno. The taster I had was off, soured. Too bad. I've had other Novo Brazil beers before at Bottlecraft too & those were all good. Novo Brazil Brewing, I'm a fan. The brewery/ taproom in Chula Vista is a cool spot & I've enjoyed all the Novo Brazil beers I've tried, except 1. I know hiccups happen. I'll still drink Novo Brazil beers whenever I find them. read more

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