It seems like I'm always looking to frame something and a few years ago a co-work of mine recommended this place. They did a really nice job helping me pick out a unique frame for the unique piece I had plus I didn't think it was too expensive when compared to other custom framing spots. Since a then, I have acquired some nice pieces of "real" art and chose to go elsewhere to have them framed (for no other reason than I thought this place couldn't handle it). I definitely ate my words. I really didn't like any other place I went to and I was extremely unsatisfied with the quality of work of the other places. So I went back to this Fast Frame. I guess all Fast Frames are all independently owned so I don't know what kind of experience you'd get if you went to a different one. This one on Lake Street in Calhoun Village is wonderful. The proprietor, Steve, is excellent. He's very non-pressuring but he gives you very good guidance and ideas when you're looking to frame something. Like I said earlier I've felt that Steve prices things very competitively and if you look online you can usually find a $40 off coupon. The framing is done very quickly (usually less than a week) and the quality is spectacular. I don't know why I ever thought to go anywhere else. I recommend this place to anyone that will listen and I will be back soon! read more

I am an amateur photographer and art collector. Steven has framed numerous pieces for me, including stretching an oil painting. He is artistic, helpful, timely and very fairly priced. He's fun to work with and I'd recommend him to anyone. Jim W read more

Steven is amazing. I brought him a couple things when I lived in Minneapolis and I continue to make the trip now that I'm in St. Paul. He has a great eye - he's made pieces look better than I thought they could because of his suggestions for framing. I won't go anywhere else. read more

Now that I'm working remotely for the long term, I've been updating my home office. I brought two items to FastFrame - one just to frame and one to re-mat and frame. The owner was very helpful in providing options and opinions on what would look good. Items were done quicker than promised and I love how they turned out. So excited to hang these up! Would definitely go back for future framing needs. read more

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The choices were plentiful and even when my first choice of framing became unavailable, we were able to find and even better fit in stock. All was smooth and the piece is perfect. read more

From the initial consultation to the pickup of completed pieces, Steve was so helpful. I had multiple jerseys framed and he provided consistent care and placement of each item in similar frames and matting. The completed pieces provide a cohesive finished product that can be proudly displayed. I highly recommend Fast Frames for individual as well as multiple framing needs. The quality of work and service is unbeatable. read more

I recommend fast frame Minneapolis to anyone. Steve, the owner, is friendly professional and very talented. He runs a great store, Delivers on time and does truly excellent work. read more

Steve is as good as they come. Great eye, excellent, fast work. Been coming here for years and I will never go anywhere else.

I had two large diplomas done recently and wanted to match my other frames. They didn't have the exact frames but the new frames blended well. They are fast, professional and reasonable. Highly recommended. read more

I had art that had been framed elsewhere, a single piece of a pair. I had broken the glass and the frame broke apart but the art/mat were undamaged. I called Steve at FastFrame and he invited me to take a look. I requested that he replace the glass and attempt to repair the original frame since it matched another piece. He agreed to try but wanted to levelset expectations that he might not be able to without shaving a fraction of frame from the corner miter cuts. Steve demonstrated a clever solve for me to keep/save the original frame and at a very fair price and an impressive turnaround. I will not hesitate to recommend Steve / FastFrame for any framing needs. Steve got me out of the 'doghouse' after i broke some framed art. read more

Absolutely fantastic. Had a project in mind, brought it in, and wow... it came out better than I expected! Will certainly be back.

Our all-time favorite frame shop in the Twin Cities (and believe me, we've tried many). Steve takes the time to listen to what you want and comes up with just the right suggestions, and at a very good price. Just excellent service! read more

It would be easy to judge this shop by the small strip mall it is located in as a cheap place to get a poster framed, and if that is what you need I am sure Steve can do that, but he also does top notch work for expensive art pieces. We first brought him a sentimental piece which he handled with great care, and then trusted him with an oversized painting worth a great deal. His expertise extended to how the piece needed to be stretched, framed, and even transported properly to our home. So no matter the size or quality of the job, his workmanship, his eye for what is most complimentary to the art, and his professionalism far exceeds what you think you might get just by driving by. Five stars all the way around! read more

Once again I am totally satisfied with the work I have had done here. I have brought in two prints, both with vivid colors. Steve created artistic frames that not only protected and displayed the artwork beautifully, he complimented the uniqueness of each print. I will continue to bring anything I need done here, and plan on continuing to be impressed by his work. read more

I have had 10-15 pieces framed here. I now live in Chicago and am consistently disappointed with other frame shops I have been to since. Steve, the owner at Fastframe, is a true artist. He always came up with beautiful, thoughtful, and unique frame choices. He made me feel like a priority and treated me with kindness and patience, especially when it took a while to pick out the perfect frame. He inspired me to go beyond a basic black frame and think outside the box. I can't say enough about Steve and Fastframe. Plus, he always finished within a week. Once, after I had moved to Chicago, I still needed to pick up a piece that he had framed and he offered to ship it at no cost to Chicago. Another time, I felt that the frame was just ever so slightly too small after it had been framed and without hesitation, he reframed the piece immediately at no cost. The customer service is unparalleled. I've considered shipping pieces to him instead of dealing with Chicago's sub-par framing. I think I just might. Thank you, Steve. read more

This is one of the most professional operations I've found in the Twin cities. I brought in two diplomas to be framed for my office. Steve was so helpful - he helped me understand the dos and donts of framing documents like diplomas, he recommended some classy highlighting and bordering options, and still charged me less than any of the other frame spots I'd already visited. The work was done in one week, and the precision and quality of the work were amazing. Thanks Steve. I'd recommend this place to anyone. read more

This place is the best! I had a work project that needed to be framed. I had my vision but had no idea how to do it. Jay asked all the right questions and helped me achieve what I wanted to deliver. He went above and beyond for me. He's smart, funny and passionate about quality framing. I will never go any where else but here. Fast Frames gets it done efficiently, effectively and with class. read more

Recently retired to an apartment and had many prints that I collected for years with no wall space to hang. Now I do, so had 4 prints done at Fast Frame on Lake Street. Steven certainly has an eye for picking out just the right frame, matting, and a perfectionist at the actually framing right down to the detail. Will definitely go back here for my next framing project. They actually turned out way better than I imagined & happily have them displayed on my walls. Thanks Steven Schaben!!!! read more

So long as we live in the Twin Cities, we will never go anywhere else to have our artwork framed. Steve did a superb job, although we knew we were in good hands from the moment we walked through his door. From our very first encounter, Steve was kind, patient, and methodical, carefully considering the artworks we had brought in and thoughtfully making suggestions for how best to enhance them through framing. Steve was sensitive to our budget and never pressured us to buy an expensive frame; in fact, he made smart suggestions on where to cut costs (like foregoing the museum glass). Ultimately, we felt that his prices were very fair, especially given the quick turnaround. There was no rush either: Steve spent at least an hour reviewing our options with us and even kept his shop open half an hour late to accommodate our dithering! When all was said and done, his suggestions for how to frame our art pieces were right on the money. The craftsmanship was outstanding and the frames look beautiful. We LOVE all three pieces we had framed and cannot wait to bring in more. Steve is a visionary and phenomenally easy to work with. Highly, highly recommended. read more

This place is excellent. The aforementioned Steve has been a tremendous help to us in making tasteful, simple aesthetic suggestions, but he never pushes them. I'd say one of the biggest selling points is efficiency: I've been frustrated by more than one framing establishment that's taken what's seemed like waaaay too long to complete even simple jobs. Cost is more than competitive. We don't go anywhere else. read more