Listen this place has great food,l and great beer but their kitchen closes at 9 on Saturday even though they close at 11. We came in thinking they still served food till 11 but no :'( read more

A normal day of the week (even a weekend) FF is a 5. The beer is good, the staff is friendly, the pizza is tasty (not my fav in town but it's up there), and I love the two level outdoor area, plus its family friendly and has a playground which is fantastic when we are hanging out with friends who have kids. However, be wary of attending events here! We've been a couple of times now, both with live music, the latest during SXSW, when its just a shit show. Their parking is a little limited, now they have 2 lots which is usually fine for normal days but it's not nearly enough when they have an event going on. There are people parked on the gravel past the actual parking lot and both times we got to watch someone spin their tires trying to escape a parking spot they really shouldn't have attempted in the first place. Service was insane for this last show- someone booked a wedding reception on the bottom floor at the same time as this SXSW (not official but advertised as an ancillary show) event so only the top bar was open and the lines to order went almost all the way through the inside! It just wasn't planned well. I really do enjoy this bar but I don't know that I would go to another show there- think it might just be for random meet ups. read more

Was here recently for an event with the kiddos, and we had a great time. The space is beautiful and open, with plenty of covered outdoor seating. The weather was perfect that day, and it's such a nice spot to be outside. There's also a designated play area for kids, which kept them entertained. The pizza was delicious--crispy crust with really flavorful toppings. The buffalo chicken was a favorite. I can't speak to the beer since I don't drink, but I would definitely come back with the kids for an afternoon of good pizza and outdoor fun. read more

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Came to Fast Friends Beer on several occasions. It is a brewery that combines craft brewing, farm-to-table culinary, wellness and philanthropy into a unique hospitality experience that's unlike anything else in Austin. It has a large building that is tucked away in South Austin on 3 and a half acres. There are several floors of the building and they have indoor and outdoor seating options. The first time I came here for a free outdoor Rumble Kickboxing class they were hosting which goes along with their motto of fostering human connection. Second I was here for a birthday party and we had the bottom area reserved and I tried several of their food and beer options including *Pub Fries - golden brown and delicious, these hand-cut pub fries will make you happy *Pretzel Bites - classic salt pretzel with grain mustard *Pesto Caprese Salad - Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella, topped with Basil, a drizzle of Olive Oil and Balsamic Glaze and a sprinkle of Salt *Margherita Pizza - red sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves I was impressed with their food selection as they had some unique and healthy items. Everything I tried was very flavorful and craftfully prepared. Recently stopped by again for a networking meeting and finally made it to the top floor which was very expansive and plenty of space for meetings. There were large screens for broadcasting sporting events. Welcome brewery option to South Austin. read more

Fast Friends Beer - Upstairs bar area - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

Super cool place! It was pouring rain so my kiddos didn't get to enjoy all the outside has to offer! But the food was so yummy! We had a pizza, the garlic bread and truffle fries and loved it all! It's mostly counter service with some food runners coming by. Which was totally fine! Beer was decent as well - not a big brewery person so may try the wine next time! read more

Finally checked out Fast Friends a few days ago! I had been hearing about it for a while but never stopped in. We found free street parking right outside the brewery. We brought our dog with us, so after ordering inside, we sat outside. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available on 2 separate levels. There is also a huge play area for children. This is a family-friendly and dog-friendly brewery, for sure! We didn't try any of the food, but other tables had ordered food and it all looked and smelled good! We will definitely be back. read more

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I came in to finish up some work before heading home and was really glad to see they serve coffee as well as beer. I got a hot lavender matcha and it was very good! There is a lot of open seating inside and even outside. They had high tables, bar seating and picnic tables for seating. I didn't look at the menu but the people around me were eating and it looked and smelled good so I hope in the future to try it! Overall good space to work from. read more

Yumm- we loved the pepperoni pizza with the jalepeno drizzle! The beer was also phenomenal, I drank the shandy and had to have 2 of them it was so good! We came on a rainy day, but I can see how fun this place would be on a sunny afternoon! Service at the bar was good, bartender asked what we were interested in and gave recommendations. We will be back! read more

Fast Friends Beer - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great addition to the south side right off 35 to grab some brews and food! Outside has a small playground for kiddos and seating as well as indoor seating. Food options are great! Order thru QR code at your table. Good options for vegetarian as well. Pizza is not your doughy type of pizza. Cauliflower bites are Delish! read more

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I've told several people about this place, and had a chance to revisit during Barks for Beers and it did not disappoint! As nice as I remembered. Great outdoor space for people and dogs alike. Your furry family members are allowed on the patio if leashed, and there is an off leash space as well. Highly recommend. Lots of parking. Clean bathrooms, friendly staff, nice selections, tasty brews. It's a multi level building, but there is an elevator if stairs are an issue for you. read more

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Currently located near highway construction but loved that parking was easy since it hadn't gotten too busy yet. The space is great for large crowds with both indoor and outdoor spaces. Food was good! We ordered a few pizzas, the cheesy bread, truffle fries (great portion!) and the fried artichokes that was surprisingly good if you enjoy artichokes! Would've loved to toss them in some buffalo sauce as another option of "veggie wings" instead of just cauliflower. The seltzer was delicious and the hard lemonade was a bit too tart for me. Service was good as well! Once they build the other playground, it'll be much more family friendly read more

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Beautiful patio weather. 3rd stop on my Barks for Beers 2025. Dog friendly patio and decent food. Pizza was interesting with the jalapeno sauce, reminiscent of salsa Verde. Delicious overall. Generous portion of fries! You can scan the qr code at your table to order food. Lots of patio seating and a playground for kiddos. read more

Fast Friends Beer - Pepperoni pizza with jalapeno sauce - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Man I have to tell you... what an amazing place. Just moved from Detroit with tons of vegetarian option and here is this wonderful brewery with a lot vegetarian & vegan options. The beer so far after 4 beers they are tasty and amazing. The staff is weird and friendly and very attentive. Love this place and Austin. read more

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Huge brewery with lots of open space indoors and outdoors for seating. They have a great selection of light beers and IPAs and food menu, including salads, pizzas and vegan options. There's a small outdoor play area for kids too. Really nice place to chill with the fam and friends. Definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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Short story: Go here. Long story: woo! Great atmosphere. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Had no idea what I wanted when I walked in so I ordered a the Shandy to drink. Wonderful! May be my favorite shandy and that's not a lie. Pizza! I'm a mushroom fiend so naturally I knew this pizza was for me when I saw it. What I didn't expect was the option of getting veggie sausage. And where else can you get a pizza with a confit garlic base around here?! The crust had a delightful but over bearing crunch. The pull of the cheese was what you dreamed of as a kid watching TMNT. Absolutely wonderful experience here. Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. Kudos to you my fast friends. read more

Fast Friends Beer - Shroom-me With added veggie sausage - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just went here and enjoyed a beautiful day out on their deck! We ordered the pub fries, wings in sweet BBQ sauce and a margarita pizza. All the food was delicious and promptly served at your table. Also was able to find a beer I liked thanks to the super helpful lady working there who chose some great options for me to try. Will be back! read more

I just had the best avocado toast here! My vanilla latte was also pretty tasty. LOTS of indoor and outdoor seating. It also seems pretty kid-friendly - it has a playground and lots of space for kiddos to run around. The team was also eager to help and were very friendly. There appears to be two parking lots. I was here during the day on a Friday and there was ample parking. I could see parking possibly being an issue on weekends when it fills up. I'll definitely come back here to try their beer selection. Overall, great spot to chill! read more

Fast Friends Beer - Avocado toast and vanilla latte for the win! - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came to look at the event spaces and the whole place is beautiful. Actually devastated we can't have our event here due to the cost. However the staff, food and drinks were so incredible I'm sad I couldn't take them all home with me. Honestly come and check this place out! Bring some friends there's enough space for all of your friends to have a table to play games. Bathrooms were very clean and well kept. read more

As a veteran, I love to support veteran owned businesses and was very pleasantly surprised at the quality. I'm an avid IPA drinker, really diving into it while living in PNW. Their flagship west coast is excellent. Fries were my dream fries, everything I want in a fry! Super crispy crunchy with excellent home made ranch. Loved the pizza and my sis said wings were great. Service was lovely, shout out to Alexander. He was very welcoming and provided great service. Will come again! read more

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Fast Friends Beer has a wide variety of charm. From their events and beer offerings to the music playing over head this spot is a great spot to come get together with your friends. Take a seat on the patio to see some super great views of IH35 and the Austin downtown skyline. I have now come a few times both morning and at night for different hangs. For morning and daytime hangs there is a spot near the tv's to watch some sports or daytime shows and there are spots all along outside (wrap around patio and deck below) you can get comfortable at. As I have the ability to work remotely I have found that Fast Friends Beer has been super satisfying to come in early in the mornings. I even saw (haven't participated yet) a weekly early morning yoga that starts around 8am! They offer breakfast sandwiches, sweets, and croissants as well. There is a three tier clear small case on the bar nearest the espresso/coffee machines you should check out. I have seen the best and sweetest offerings here especially in the mornings. They have iced and hot coffee items to offer as well so don't worry about having to "wait" for the right time to get a beer. Service is friendly and the baristas/beer staff have never steered me wrong on the suggestions for their beer selections. They often have 1-2 offerings, from out of state, from other breweries and brewers. Ask the staff what is new and what they recommend. They would, naturally, know what everything tastes like on the menu and if they don't they will offer you a quick sample if you want to try for yourself before committing to a pint. Whether you come to meet up with friends to share a 12 count of wings or a whole pizza OR you come for a couple of beers to get through a couple of chapters of a book there is room for you here. I thought I saw games that are up for grabs too if you want to keep the party fun with your company and at your table. read more

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So amazing, quick and welcoming. I would recommend to go here to hang out with friends and the community.

Zero if I could. Staff is incompetent, food is bad, app ordering is terrible (and still asks you for 20% OR MORE), and overpriced. 1 and done.​ read more

After 4 visits, I'm sold on this place. I've been a teetotaler for my entire existence and if I can see the merits of this place, anybody can. The food is good. The staff is great - everyone I've dealt with has been the best. The space is amazing. Once the sun stops hating us so much, this place will be perfect. I have yet to try the coffee, but that's definitely on my list as this will be a go to spot for remote work/fending off agoraphobia. Highlights (so far): fried artichokes; buffalo cauliflower bites. If you have a large group and need a spot to meet at on the fly, look no further. This place has you covered. Go to the here. read more

I checked this place out a few weeks ago during my friend's bachelorette weekend. When asked one of the employees advised me the place was just a few months old, a precious little baby. Inside it's spacious and clean. Outside the patio looks great and is dog friendly but unfortunately it was raining when I was there so I didn't get to experience it. Delicious pizza. All pizzas can be made vegan and non-vegan. Healthy and tasty appetizers. I enjoyed the Brussel sprouts and air fried artichokes. The pretzel bites were also good. Wonderful service. You can try out any beer b4 buying. All the employees were friendly, easy to chat with and knowledgeable. They also had no issue taking pics of us when asked. They have numerous board games you can play. We chose to play Loteria and had a lot of fun. I'd like to go back to try the non-vegan versions of the pizzas. read more

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Cute spot. Plenty of space to spread out with your friends or work from the bar. Freakin fantastic Brussels! Yall, the redberry mule... you'll forget your problems!!! Hipsters unite!! read more

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Maybe the best pizza I've ever had ! Yes I've been to New York, and Italy so just stop. These people understand dough and composition! The beer is amazing and take the time to talk to the owner, she's smart, fun, and might teach you something! read more

Fast Friends Beer - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

A wonderful new brewery for the South Austin area. They are following the formula of well crafted brews and a tight grub menu. The beer offerings reflect brew masters eye with well-rounded selections. Also, the food is stellar. Great options. The roasted Brussels are excellent. Our inner carnivore had to have the Nice To Meat You pizza. Excellent. Crust is just the right thickness. Heat fans will love the Jalapeño sauce. They have 4 types of seating areas to serve all preferences: main open modern area, balcony for the outside lovers, beer garden outside freedom, Barrel Bar is more intimate. Very family friendly overall. Service is at the bar for drinks that include: beer, wine, cider, cocktails, and none alcoholic drinks. Food is nice and fast - order at your table with the app. read more

After reading through the 50+ reviews, I thought I'd fill in a few gaps with words and photos. Before you set foot into this place, you need to know this is a cash free credit/debit card only establishment. The only access to this place is on the northbound feeder of I 35 and there are two entrances which lead to a rear parking lot and a front parking lot (take the 2nd entrance). There is no rear entry through a back road (Google maps says there is....wrong). Their beer menu features 13 beers on tap along with a couple of wine choices, one cider and one seltzer. Price range for beers is $5 for small pour to $9 for a 16oz hazy. Non-alcoholic choices include a soft drink fountain and coffee, no liquor sold here. They have five clean unisex restrooms, two of which have changing tables. Next to the soda machine, you'll find an elevator that will take you to the beer garden and barrel bar below. The barrel bar can be rented out for private parties and will eventually be home to barrel aged beers. There's just 2 flatscreens upstairs showing sports. They do allow service dogs inside, but your dog can sit in the outdoor area and there is a small dog park behind the brewery. We ordered a pepperoni/mushroom pizza and the crust was burnt and the toppings were somewhat lacking. It was good, but for the money there's better to be found. During the day it is quite common to see patrons on their laptops enjoying the free wifi and a drink. If I lived closer by I'd come by here for a beer and even get a four pack of their hazy to go for $18. When you close out your tab, you'll be faced with a tip screen starting at 20%. Plenty of photos to add more insight. Pizza***, facility*****, beer ****, service **** read more

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Though Fast Friends has only been open for the past few months, they are certainly making a name for themselves down south! Currently, Fast Friends is a huge beautiful brewery with an outdoor covered patio and a fenced in dog park on the side. Below, you'll see their next phase: a beer garden. Food: I would describe the menu offerings as healthy bar food. There are brussel sprouts, sweet potato wedges, fried artichokes, a variety of pizzas (ALL can be modified for vegans) and more. When we came last Saturday for lunch, a handful of items were already sold out/unavailable, which was pretty disappointing considering the weekend just started. If you're looking for specific modifications, I would order directly at the counter, as their current site is limited. Since my partner is lactose intolerant, it was harder for him to modify his pizza online. Lastly, pizzas are only offered in one size, so if you're eating one by yourself, expect to take home a box of leftovers! Drinks: If it has a high ABV, it's for me. I tried the Billy Cannon, which is a hazy IPA, and loved it. Super hoppy with a hint of citrus. read more

Fast Friends Beer - Cheese Pizza - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Let's call it 3.5. I'm going to have some criticisms, but it really is a terrific outdoor and indoor space and has a great neighborhood vibe despite fronting I-35. If I lived in those apartments on the backside, I might spend a lot of time here, so I was surprised to see a light crowd on a very pleasant Saturday night. The beers we had were great and the food was above average. My wife appreciated the large vegetarian selection. I did find the brussels sprouts to have been overcooked. Okay, that was the not bi&^hy part. Moving on, Here's what's going to happen: You are going to order your hipster beer. That's going to be on it's own tab. Then you are going to find your table and scan a code to order your food online. Because 1) Why wouldn't you want 2 tabs instead of one, and 2) Why bother a human being, whom you are going to be tipping, to listen to you prattle on about what food you are going to eat?. You are going to order your food from the AI, or Mark Zuckerberg, or whatever, and it's going to be as expensive as you hoped it wouldn't be. And it's going to prompt you for a tip well north of 20%. It's also going to prompt you to leave a 5 star review, before a morsel of food has touched your credulous lips. Then someone is going to bring your food to the table. And though you tipped this heretofore stranger north of 20%, you should not expect them to provide you with things such as napkins or cheap plastic cutlery. Come on, you get what you pay for. Find that on your own. Then, when you are done, you are likely to forget about that original tab inside. And they will happily close it out for you later with their mandatory and customary charge. Bon appetit! read more

Lots of vegan and gluten free options. The roasted brussel sprouts were amazing! It's a big portion and good for sharing. We also got the fried artichokes, Shroom-me and Veghead gluten free pizzas. Their gluten free crust was good and while I only tried the Shroom-me the ingredients all were really fresh. I do wish there were more mushrooms for a mushroom pizza. I didn't try any of the beer or ciders but no one in my party had any comments. Cute spot in a growing area and glad to have a new option that isn't a national chain. There's lots of seating indoor and outdoor and service was fast all through QR codes/online ordering. read more

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Cool industrial vibe. Like the "basement" area, Biergarten and tap room. Once the trees out back mature I'm sure they'll move some picnic tables out for more seating. Plenty of parking and really nice staff. Order drinks at the bar. Tried 3 beers. The Friends are proud of their beer. All were good for such a hot day - Helles, Pils & Saison - but at 30-40% more than other breweries they're not THAT good. Order food from the QR code. Pick up at the kitchen. Carry a really hot pizza, a salad, plus plates and flatware down 2 flights of stairs. Should've made 2 trips but I'm stubborn. Prosciutto pizza. The Friends are REALLY proud of their food. I don't think I've ever paid so much for garlic cheese bread...The garlic base was good, as was the thin crust...but overall it was dry and skimpy on the toppings. I think there was more cheese on the kale Caesar than the pizza. Oh, yeah - no additions, subtractions or substitutions. Don't you dare disagree with the Chef's art! Fast Friends will quickly become a destination stop on Austin's brewery scene...but not mine. Next time I want beer and a pizza I'll head back to Pinthouse. Or ABGB. Or Sudz Monkey. Or Oddwood. Or Last Stand. Maybe even Aviator. At least I got my steps in! read more

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Came during Labor Day, so take this review with a grain of salt. They seemed understaffed. And hey who wants to work on Labor Day. Arrive a little after 6:00pm, maybe 6:05pm. We went downstairs and ordered from menu using the QR code, the whole time I'm ordering it says "happy hour discount", the friends we sat with ordered and paid and got the discount. But when I went to pay it said "items in your cart changed price" and had to pay full price. Kind of annoying. I now know happy hour is from 4-6pm so the online menu probably had a 15min grace period. But it was still annoying. Suggestion: If it says happy hour when you add it to your cart, then give the pricing a grace period. The food comes and they don't bring us any utensils or plates to eat it with. It was served in cardboard boxes like it was To go. Again maybe a Labor Day quirk. The food has some misleading and underwhelming portions. Our friends got a caprese salad that came with half the tomatoes in the picture. Sent it back and kitchen said that's the intended portion. Maybe update the picture then!? I got a Mediterranean salad with added chicken for $6. And I got maybe 2oz of chicken if I'm being generous. It was pathetic. I was so disappointed and underwhelmed at the price to service and portion ratio. A $20 salad with 4 bites of chicken! The pizza was similarly protein challenged. To top it all off, we had to bus our own tables, and throw out our own trash, sure, I've come to expect that from trendy overpriced spots in Austin, but the trash was full and spilling over. So we couldn't. This place has also decided to ask you for the tip up front which makes no sense, especially when you have no idea what kind of experience you're about to have. The play area outside is cool, great for kids. There is an open gap in what appears to be a fence that allows you to walk to the parking lot through a gravel area. The fencing has been rolled back so it seems unfinished and haphazard. I've been curious to try this place for a while. Had a bad experience. Maybe it was a fluke, definitely didn't match the 4.5 star rating. My heart goes out to the staff for working Labor Day. It probably wasn't a good representation of the kind of experience you'll have here. But I see no reason to come back any time soon. read more

I've become a regular at fast friends and it's not just for the amazing litany of beers for any taste and the banging pizzas that compete with anyone in south Austin but it's for the staff and crew at fast friends that live up to the name and embody it in everything they do and create an environment that everyone can enjoy. Proud to support my local brewery here are my favorite beers: - Matamata NZ Hazy IPA - Billy cannon double Hazy IPA - Mucho gusto Mexican lager - fritz German pils read more

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Fast Friends Loved the vibes here! Beer selection is small (but they did just open). The amber ale was amazing! Loved it. The pizza was very tasty, but very light and thin, so you'll have to eat a lot to be full. Also the toppings don't really cover the whole pie. The pizza with Pistachio Dust was amazingggg highly recommend that pie! read more

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First time guest since I've seen it many times traveling on the construction zone formerly known as I-35. Fun space with good ambiance. The indoor area will probably fill quickly with ATX summer weather but good outdoor space on an upper and apparently lower deck in the shade in the late afternoon/evening. Food is ordered at the table but not worth the cost tbh (had the queso with guacamole and hamburger meat and it was definitely subpar for $20 with auto-request tip of 25% that had to be manually reduced). Saison beer was good, not outstanding. Pretty middle of the pack if you're looking for good brews, but a nice hang with its own parking lot for anyone south of the river. Not sure how the place could handle large crowds yet due to the construction. read more

Any pizzeria worth their basil has a vegan cheese option these days, but still few have a thoughtful selection of plant-based toppings and complete curated pies. Fast Friends is a welcome addition to the scene, with generous indoor and outdoor spaces that beckon you to come in, invite your friends, and stay a while. Or, come alone and bring your laptop to hop on their wifi for a better alternative to working from home. They're cranking out oat milk lattes in rapid succession to help your productivity too. I can only vouch for the Shroom-Me pizza so far, but it's a knock-out winner. Though no doubt great as is, add plant-based sausage crumbles to best compliment that garlicky base with umami sauteed mushrooms. Thin but chewy, the crust is a satisfying platform that supports that cheesy goodness with ease. Speaking of, they'll even bring out an extra dish of vegan parm along with the classic red pepper flakes. Oh right, and it's a brewery, as if you could miss the enormous tanks visible from miles away. I hear they've recently won some awards; I think you're in good hands here, no matter what you order. read more

Looking for a brewery with great beers and delicious food? This is the place! The staff is extremely kind and welcoming. They allowed me to taste before committing to something I'd hate. I really appreciated that! The inside is large with wooden bench tables and some taller tables. Outside on the patio is nice and they are currently working on the outdoors area for the summer weather. We got pizza, wings and pretzel bites and I would 10/10 order them all again. I wish they had homemade beer cheese but that's the only negative I can say. If you are in the area, stop in! read more

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Tried them because of the Barks for Beers promotion this month and was not disappointed. I got the Shandy and it was a beautiful thing on this 100° day. Husband tried a few beers and we enjoyed the Bianca pizza. The pizza was cooked perfectly and the ricotta was seasoned well. I also tried the kids prosciutto and mozzarella which I liked and wish they had a grown up version with some seasoning. (I'm allergic to the Brie on adult prosciutto sandwich) The kiddo enjoyed the Maine Root soda and loved the pizza. Our server was friendly and really helpful. We well definitely be back. read more

Fast Friends Beer - Shandy - Breweries Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love this South Austin brewery! Finally tried the food this week, and it was amazing. The air fried artichoke hearts and dipping sauce was so delicious. Bianca pizza was also the best! Mary and Noemi weee great in answering questions regarding the menu. I love this place! The vibe is always groovy! read more

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