Justin T.

This was a surprise find and a good one at that. On our quest to try out some of the best BBQ in the state that happened to be in the same shopping complex, we discovered this cool little brewery a few doors down. While waiting in line for BBQ, I was seeing people walking around with beer and coffee and being the follower that I am, I had to have it too. We kept one person in line and we headed to Slackers. Being in a shopping strip, there is plenty of parking all around. Customer service was excellent. They were patient with us and told us about their offerings. I also got to sample a few things that caught my attention. On the outside, it looks like your average storefront with a couple of tables outside. They do allow you to come back with your BBQ and eat on their outside tables. The signs says Slackers Brewing, but walking in, I was hit with the wonderful aromas of coffee. Not only do they do craft beer, they also have craft coffees as well. They serve coffee roasted from a local company. It's not your everyday coffee either. They are serving coffee from Mexico, Peru, Ethiopia, etc. I wanted coffee, but I wanted beer just a little more since it was hot outside. As far as beer goes, they have the usual variety of different kinds of beer brewed in house. Some are there to stay, some are rotating. They also have ciders, wine, non alcoholic beer, and beer to go. Since I skipped coffee that morning, I went with the Coffee Snout which if a coffee stout. I liked the flavor profile of the beer and I loved it packed a 8.4 abv. If hunger strikes, they also apps, pizzas, breakfast items and paninis. Overall, coming here was a very pleasant unplanned outing that we thoroughly enjoyed. I'd come back if in the area.

Han C.

Don't let the brewing name deter you away especially on Thursday- Sunday mornings if you're looking for a place to relax and do work. My husband and I were looking for a place to be able to get some coffee drinks, free Wifi and a place to get some work done and Slackers Brewing totally fit the bill. In the mornings to late afternoon on Thursday - Sunday they have a separate coffee/cafe menu outside of their usual brewery menu and we were actually impressed because they take pride in how they do their coffee drinks. I got a London fog latte and the server who helped us not only put a timer to make sure the tea steeped for correct amount of time, but steeped the tea in glass tea maker. They also have alternative milks so I got my London fog with oat milk and it was perfect amount of sweetness and I could taste the vanilla. The inside consists of many green picnic benches and there were plenty of outlets to plug in your laptop if you needed. The Wifi was free and strong. They also have 2 outdoor patio areas, one right in front and one in back that mainly is next to the back of all the stores but if you have a dog it's nice you have an option to bring your dog if you need a dog friendly patio. I also absolutely loved how kid friendly this bar is! They have a separate kid play area, paper and pencils on the table if you want to draw and a separate mother's room next to the bathrooms. Parking is easy and free since located in strip mall. It shares the same parking lot as Interstellar barbecue!

Delores L.

If someone suggested you go to a brewing company for coffee, would you? Ordinarily, I would say heck no! However, this recommendation came from a close friend who I respect their opinion. So off I went to Slackers Brewing Company in search of good coffee. I probably do not have to mention that I have strong coffee addiction. Smile. Slackers Brewery is a family-owned by a husband-and-wife team - Derek and Haley. I have to say this is the "coolest" coffee shop / brewery I have ever visited. First, let me just say that I had the most delightful time talking with Haley about the happenings at Slackers. Every Friday they have live music (in line with Austin's Live Music capitol of the world theme). On the first Sunday of the month, they have a Jazz Jam 4-6 pm. Also, on the second Sunday of the month they have a Jazz Jam Circle 1-4 pm, where different artists play within the circle...super cool concept. On Wednesday's they have craft night. Whatever craft you choose, you bring it in and while working on your craft you get $1 off beer all night long. I was absolutely enamored with the cool activities they have going on at Slackers brewery. The brewery has ample free parking. Slackers also indoor and outdoor seating. Their outdoor seating is pet-friendly for your fur babies. Important to note, they have "easy to understand" picture depiction of the brewing process. In addition, they have a kids area for family oriented activities. Now for the coffee...I had a latte but requested the bear design in my coffee (November special). The bear was so stinking cute. My latte had a rich, bold coffee taste. Really enjoyed the coffee...very soothing to my allergy sore throat. I am definitely returning to hear their jazz band or who knows, bring my scrap book during craft night.

Keandra P.

Located literally walking distance from Interstellar BBQ. There wait time/line was crazy, so this was a welcome relief. So we walked over go grab a brew, like many others in line did too. Nice neighborhood micro brewery. They have an easy menu selection of light to heavy. And the server let us have a taste test before ordering. The place looked pretty chill. Inside and outside seating. Great for large groups. I feel like they had some games out. You can't bring the BBQ inside the place. But they did offer us there patio seating to eat our BBQ if we wanted/needed to - which was nice considering it's a seperate business. Drink- I went with the Bishop Cider and it was yum. Would definitely get again. Tasted like a sour, my style. Service- was easy, can't recall the gentleman's name, will update when I find my receipt. But he was kind and chatted with us.

Teresa M.

Stop 28, & 3/10 for Texas on our Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour Amazing Brewery Race 2025 & our favorite stop of this trip (after 7 completed) These guys have a serious knack for flavors & a talent for brewing. How good was it. Well, we're sitting here debating another stop before we leave! Solid drinks and great people. Plus, to-go cups so you can stand in the line for BBQ- apparently often 2hrs wait. You can then bring that to the tables outside. Booyah We didn't try their food menu, or the bbq

Caryn R.

My kids wanted to get dropped off at the Mall with some friends. I didn't want to drive all the way home and back. A quick search turned up a brewery I hadn't heard of called "Slackers". OMFG... every beer I sampled was AMAZING. I had a hard time choosing, but settled on the Humble Bee. A Beer Mead fusion... I was looking for a place I could get a drink and fire up my laptop for a bit to get some work done. Their webpage says "If you didn't already guess, "Slackers" is about giving hard-working people like yourself some needed slack-off time (though we won't be mad if you crack the laptop open...hopefully over a coffee or beer!)." PLUS... you can bring dogs! Close to home, great beer, super nice owners... I'll be back!

Bryan M.

I must say, I didn't plan on day drinking, but when I saw their sign to-go beer, while waiting in hours long line for Interstellar BBQ, I knew my say was about to get even better. I took the short walk over, across the parking lot and was greeted by two kind individuals. Not sure who they were, but I had a good conversation with them and shared some laughs before I got my cider and left. Now let me tell you, the line was so long, that I had to, I HAD to go back and get more drinks, both for myself and my mom who was also in line with me. Upon returning, there was live music being set up which would've been nice. The inside seems pretty bare and has a very small kids play area, which I suppose would be appreciated by parents, but it also very much looked like an afterthought. The drinks were good and the staff were nice. I could see myself coming back here a time or two if I lived in the area.

Kelly M.

Slacker Brewery is by no means slacking at anything. This husband and wife team have a great business going on. If talking beer is something you enjoy, he will gladly chat away about his process that makes the beer there unique. Numerous activities throughout the month and a small food menu as well. The beer is taken seriously and is crafted with pride. With a wide variety of beer, there's sure to be one that anyone would enjoy.

Stephanie P.

We were looking for something new to try and this popped up. We had seen and heard great things. The beer selection however was not what we were looking for as they didn't have one sour beer. We were kinda of surprised and there's a lot of local sour brewery's and options to choose from. We ended up getting a cider it was okay. Wouldn't order it again. We ordered the tots which I think was the best thing we tried . Tots's were crispy and the cashew queso was very flavorful with a hint of Smokey flavor -5/5 The grilled cheese we got was okay but needed something acidic to make the flavors come together. 3.5/5 We also tried the pesto pizza which again hit all the marks however it was 12$ for a small pizza that was appetizer size - flavor 5/5 , quantity compared to price 3/5. The staff wasn't too welcoming (3/5) They did have live music and the lady up there was extremely talented! I would give them another chance if I'm the area however I'm not sure I would go out of my way again just based on service and beer selection .

Jeremy M.

Small but mighty beer menu from a local family owned brewery. Perfect for grabbing a to go beer while standing in line for Interstellar BBQ!

Brandon K.

You are going to have a hard time finding another place that has an indoor kid area, great beer, and genuinely great people. Slackers is hidden inside a shopping center, and if you didn't know it was there, you would probably drive right by. The owner is typically always there, sitting behind the bar, being as friendly as can be. The beer tastes great, and they even have a stage for music and a back outdoor patio. The indoor kid area could use an update (and a cleaning) but I'm in no place to complain as I sit here, enjoying my beer.

Devesh S.

Got a growler of All Yalls Hazy IPA and the beer tasted watered down. They also charge $24 for a 64oz growler which is the most expensive Growler I have got in Austin. This used to be my go to joint to get a Growler filled but looks like its time to find another joint.

Haley Z.

Great family friendly brewery! We were waiting in line for bbq and noticed there was a brewery in the same strip mall so we popped in afterwards. Not a lot of beers on tap (6 of their own), but they are done extremely well. My favorites were the Black Kolsch (Night Jorts) and the Belgian Dubble (Doobeltrooble). They seemed basically perfect to me in their traditional styles. They also had a Voodoo Ranger, an Independence brew, and a cider on tap from other establishments. Definitely a great place if you're craving a beer and have your kids. They have a play area and paper and crayons, books, board games, and a foosball table. All play areas are right next to and clearly visible wherever you are seated so you can keep an eye on your little ones. They also offer a small menu of family friendly food options for very reasonable prices and they do have some items like the graze boxes centered more for adults. They also serve coffee which is a great plus for parents, tired adults, and people that do not want to drink alcohol. Lots of places to sit on the green picnic tables and they have a mini stage setup for live music nights and they have merchandise available to buy. They also had a small wall of beautiful stained glass art for sale by the men and women's bathrooms towards the back. It was a rainy day so they had the front curtains closed which made it pretty dark in there. They have a few tvs above the bar that were playing the sports all games of the day on mute and they had a mixed genre playlist going overhead. The aesthetic looks and feels like a sports bar. They have strong, free Wi-Fi, the password is canadiantuxedo and they have it posted around so you don't have to search or ask for it. I noticed that their brewing tanks were named which I think is a very cute touch! As a couple without kids it wasn't our ideal vibe and can get quite loud with kids running around which is why I'm giving a lower score as well as the limited amount of house brewed beers. They are newer brewery (2021) and I look forward to visiting again if we're in the neighborhood.