A few of my friends and I went to Mana Brewing on Saturday night around 10 pm. Mana is a new brewery in the area. The brewery is connected with an apartment complex. They have a decent beer selection as well as a few seltzers. The interior is a bit too bright and could do with some better lighting. It feels like a place that still needs to find an identity. They have a kitchen that you can view, and they make pizzas that look very delicious. At the same time, there is trash lying around and regulars who are controlling the volume of the music. It was not super busy, but as a new brewery, I feel like they would want to make a better impression. I tried the cream ale and thought it was okay. It felt similar to a light beer.
Vegan Restaurant
Mana Brewing
· $$$$ · oakdale · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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A few of my friends and I went to Mana Brewing on Saturday night around 10 pm. Mana is a new brewery in the area. The brewery is connected with an apartment complex. They have a decent beer selection as well as a few seltzers. The interior is a bit too bright and could do with some better lighting. It feels like a place that still needs to find an identity. They have a kitchen that you can view, and they make pizzas that look very delicious. At the same time, there is trash lying around and regulars who are controlling the volume of the music. It was not super busy, but as a new brewery, I feel like they would want to make a better impression. I tried the cream ale and thought it was okay. It felt similar to a light beer.
Stopped in Sunday for my inaugural visit. I didn't see the banner on the patio so I thought I was in the wrong place... it was an apartment building. Circling back.. I saw it. I wasn't sure... there was a chalkboard sign directing parking in to the garage but I didn't attempt, so I street parked about five spaces away. Nick was my friendly bartender and helped me select his current go-to the Honey Hazy IPA, a NE IPA. He didn't steer me wrong, it was good. I didn't look over the rest of menu you but it was sizeable w cocktails, desserts and pizzas... all which have been on my radar @ the original Shakopee brewery, I just haven't made the jump. I really liked the floor to ceiling windows... all around! The bathrooms were close to the bar. Thanks Mana Oakdale for a delicious beer at my 375th brewery, cheers!
Stopped in Sunday for my inaugural visit. I didn't see the banner on the patio so I thought I was in the wrong place... it was an apartment building. Circling back.. I saw it. I wasn't sure... there was a chalkboard sign directing parking in to the garage but I didn't attempt, so I street parked about five spaces away. Nick was my friendly bartender and helped me select his current go-to the Honey Hazy IPA, a NE IPA. He didn't steer me wrong, it was good. I didn't look over the rest of menu you but it was sizeable w cocktails, desserts and pizzas... all which have been on my radar @ the original Shakopee brewery, I just haven't made the jump. I really liked the floor to ceiling windows... all around! The bathrooms were close to the bar. Thanks Mana Oakdale for a delicious beer at my 375th brewery, cheers!
Parking absolutely sucks. You either drive around until someone leaves or you have to pay for it. Selection of beer was small, but was okay. Very, very loud and hard to hear others. The pizza had lots of flavor and was hot. Service over all was okay.