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We built Fast Friends on the values of creating positive change and inspiring people to DO/good, LOVE/big, and LIVE/now. Tucked away from the bustle of traffic, Fast Friends sits on three and a half acres of lush green space just south of downtown Austin. It’s part oasis, part retreat, and all about fostering human connection over good food and good beer.
We combine craft brewing, farm-to-table culinary, wellness and philanthropy into a unique hospitality experience that’s unlike anything else in Austin. Stop in, say howdy and enjoy a breezy afternoon under the canopy of live oaks. There’s something for everyone here, and we’ve never met a stranger.
WE’RE OPEN
Monday - Thursday
12pm - 9pm
Friday
12pm - 10pm
Saturday
9am - 10pm
Sunday
9am - 9pm
OUR KITCHEN IS OPEN
Monday - Friday
12pm - 9pm
Saturday & Sunday
11am - 9pm
HOST YOUR PARTY AT FAST FRIENDS!
Fast Friends Beer
Bright & Easy
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Austin City Lager - 4.2%
$7.00Modern, Classic, Lager
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Mucho Gusto - Mexican Lager - 4.7%
$7.00Light, Crisp, Clean
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Boggy Creek - Blonde Ale - 4.8%
$7.00Crisp, Light, Hint of Honey
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Interstate Insanity - Fruited Sour Ale - 4.0%
$7.00Tart, Refreshing, Bright
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Besties - Saison - 5.9%
$9.00Spice, Floral, Soft
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90's Juice Pouch - Tropical Wheat - 4.0%
$8.00Bright, Fruity, Nostalgic
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Helles -Munich Style Helles Lager-4.5%
$7.00Crisp, refreshing, and Balanced
Hoppy Stuff
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Matamata - NZ Hazy IPA - 6.6%
$8.00/16ozHazy, Tropical, Juicy
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Sup Y'all - West Coast IPA - 7%
$8.00/16ozFruity, Piney, Bitter
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Nelson On My Mind - DIPA - 8.5%
$8.00/12ozSauv Blanc, Tropical, Juicy
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Birthday Buds #2 - Hazy DIPA - 8.5%
$9.00/12ozTropical Tribute to Fruity Pebbles
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Starr Cruzerr 2.0
$9.00/16ozWest Coast IPA- 7.1 % Piney, Citrusy, Crisp. Crafted for a cause - ALS donation every glass sold.
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Hoppy Little Bonsai - Rice Lager - 6.1%
$8.00/16ozCrisp, Clean, Floral & Hoppy.
The Dark Side
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Amber Pub - Amber Ale - 5.9%
$7.00Caramel, Soft, Biscuit
Seltzer Cocktails & Slushies
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Lemon Squeezy - 8%
$8.00Hard seltzer base (sparkling), lemon crystals, Maine Root Lemonade
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Slush Buddies 8%
$10.00/12 ozrotating fruit puree mix with our house base seltzer mixed in our slushie machine
Wine
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Rose
$10.00 -
Prosecco
$10.00 -
Vermintino
$10.00 -
Montepulciano
$10.00
Cider
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Texas Keeper - No. 1 - 7.5%
$8.00dry / balanced
Non-Alcoholic
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Athletic N/A IPA
$6.00 -
Athletic N/A Mexican Style Lager
$6.00 -
St. Elmo Hop Water
$3.50 -
Rambler
$3.50 -
Maine Root Soda
$3.50 -
Juice Box
$2.00
12 oz 6-Packs
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Austin City Lager - Texas Lager - 4.2%
$12.99Modern, Classic, Lager
16 oz 4-packs
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Mucho Gusto - Mexican Lager - 4.7%
$13.99Light, Crisp, Clean
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Matamata - NZ Hazy IPA - 6.6%
$17.99Hazy, Tropical, Juicy
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Sup Y'all - West Coast IPA - 7%
$17.99Fruity, Piney, Bitter
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Chibi Boots - Pale Ale - 5.5%
$18.99Bright, Crushable, Pink!
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Birthday Buds #2 - Hazy DIPA - 8.5%
$19.99Tropical Tribute to Fruity Pebbles
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Billy Cannon - Hazy DIPA - 8.0%
$21.99Tropical, Balanced, Hoppy
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ACL- Austin City Lager 4.2%
$12.99Crisp Lager
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Helles Lager 4.5%
$13.99Munich Style Lager
Where to Find Us
Fast Friends Food
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Bianca Fiore
$23.00confit garlic base, spinach, artichoke hearts, mama lil's hot peppers, herbed ricotta, mozzarella, arugula, and hot honey,
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Jala Pep
$19.00cup and char pepperoni, mozzarella, jalapeño swirl, mic drop
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Nice to Meat You
$22.00red sauce, cup and char pepperoni, soppressata, sausage, and bacon. meaty.
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The Torres
$24.00confit garlic base, prosciutto, fresh pear, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, finished with hot honey
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Cheee-Za
$18.00mozzarella and provolone cheese blend... extremely cheesy
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Shroom-Me
$19.00confit garlic base, seasonal mushroom blend, mozzarella, house-made ranch, truffle oil, and green onion
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Sausage Pesto
$23.00red sauce, house-made pork sausage, roasted cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, shaved red onion, basil pesto swirl
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Buffalo Chicken
$22.00confit garlic base, house-made ranch, shredded buffalo chicken, mozzarella, green onion
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Margarita
$19.00red sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves
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Air Fried Artichoke Heart (V)
$12.00served with lemon garlic aioli
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Roasted Sprouts (V/GF)
$12.00oven roasted crispy sprouts topped with balsamic glaze - these sprouts are gluten free!
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Classic Pretzel Bites (V)
$14.00served with grain mustard
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Roasted Carrots
$12.00Served With Hot Honey And Goat Cheese (V*/Gf) * can be modified vegan
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BBQ WINGS (GF)
$12.00/6
$24.00/12all natural chicken wings, air fried and tossed in date bbq sauce
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Buffalo Wings (GF)
$12.00/6
$24.00/12all natural chicken wings, air fried and tossed in buffalo sauce
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Pub Fries
$7.50/S&P
$9.50/TruffGolden brown and delicious, friend! Salt and Pepper, or Truffle Parm.
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Fried Mac and Cheese
Golden fried macaroni and cheese balls. Comes with 4 jumbo croquettes served with our house lemon aioli and garnished with green onion curls.
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Kale Caesar Salad
$12.00kale, shallots, parm, focaccia croutons
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Power Bowl
$12.00quinoa, roasted seasonal vegetables, pickled onion, avocado, tahini dressing
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Seasonal Salad
$10.00spring mix, roasted pear, pecans, house balsamic vinagarette, goat cheese (V*/GF) V*- can be made vegan
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Italian Sub
$11.00/6 in
$19.00/12 inhousemade bread, cherry pepper aioli, soppressata, pepperoni, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, italian vinaigrette
Live Music Nights
Bonsai Bar
WHAT FOLKS ARE SAYING
FRIENDLY QUESTIONS
Are y'all kiddo friendly?
Please look after your little ones to ensure they don’t climb on our retaining walls or scale our fences. Sidenote, our friends at Crux Climbing Center have a great spot for that!
Are y'all dog friendly?
Yes, we love dogs. Only service dogs are allowed inside because we have an operating kitchen (per TX Department of State Health Services Rule § 228.172.). We do have tons of outdoor seating and a massive beer garden for the pups to roam. Please ensure your pups are well-behaved and leashed during their visit.
Do y'all have vegan, dairy free, and gluten-free food options?
Absolutely almost all of our menu items can be customized based on your dietary preferences or restrictions. Importantly, we don’t upcharge for those customizations because it’s important to us to offer something for everyone at no extra cost.
Is your kitchen a gluten-free facility?
We are NOT a gluten-free facility therefore there is a potential for cross contamination.
Do y'all have gluten free beer?
Let’s talk science friends! We brew several beers that are gluten reduced, we do not call them gluten free though.
What’s the difference? We use a product called Brewer’s Clarex which is an enzyme that breaks down gluten chains. The result is beers that are at or below the FDA threshold of 20 PPM considered for safe consumption.
We recommend that if you have a celiac or another severe gluten allergy, stick to our GF options of ciders or wines.
We cannot in good conscience call our beers “Gluten Free” since all of our beers are technically made with gluten products. We hope y’all understand us erring on the side of caution here!
Fun Fact: all of our gluten reduced beers are tested by Chef Emily who has a gluten allergy, who is elated to be able to drink so many options without any issues.
Do y'all have non-beer beverage options?
Yes, tons! We have cider and wine options as well as Maine Root soda, Hop Water, and Sparkling water.
Can I host a private event at Fast Friends?
Absolutely! We have some killer private event space. Click here to tell us more about your party and we’ll be in touch soon.
Can I bring in my own food?
No. We have a full kitchen with something for everyone here on site! We do make exceptions to this policy for desserts if you’re celebrating something special.
Do y'all have good wifi?
Yes! Fast Friends is guaranteed to boost productivity and positivity because of our connectivity (among other things).
Do y'all take reservations?
We do not take reservations but have tons of space and seating for large groups. We also have some killer private event space! If interested in hosting your party here, click this link and tell us more about your party. We’ll be in touch soon.
Where should I park?
We have parking on the south side of our building off of Tranquilo Trail and the North side of our building right off the I35 service road. You are also welcome to park in the dogpark parking lot on the south side of our building during our business hours. We encourage ridesharing, biking, walking, and carpooling – especially on the weekends -because we get pretty busy over here.
Do y'all plan to add a coffee and breakfast program sometime soon?
Why yes, That’s very clairvoyant of you.
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7313 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
Austin, TX, 78744
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 12pm – 9pm
Friday: 12pm – 10pm
Saturday: 9am – 10pm
Sunday: 9am – 9pm
Monday – Friday: 12pm – 9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am – 9pm
