Faust Brewing Company

I was hovering between 2 and 3 stars on this one, because looking at other reviews, maybe I was just there on an off day and my experience isn't typical.  I stopped here with a friend before going over to Tripp's Ultimate Comedy Club and Humor Bar, a new comedy club which took the place of the Bistro underneath city hall, to have a drink and kill some time.  I've wanted to hit this place for some time, have heard about it and drive past it all the time.  First, it was uncomfortably hot in this place, almost to the point of breaking out a sweat and then I ordered a beer which was warm, ouch, the double whammy there folks!  I don't expect perfection, I worked in the food service industry for eight years and know that things go wrong that are out of your control but at least acknowledge the problem and let me know you care a little about my experience and impression.  The service was certainly inattentive, unfriendly, borderline rude even, staff couldn't care less if we were there.  Asked if we could order food at the bar, "Yeah."  Uh, how about asking us if we would like a menu you think?  We had to ask for everything, that on top of being kept waiting when we sat down at the bar.  This is a place I might go back to, but would be wary and willing to bail quick. Plus, 5.50 for a small glass of Sunner Kolsch is kinda steep, would mind so much if we would have been treated well though.

My husband and I came here on a Friday afternoon while exploring in New Braunfels.  I tried to check in on Yelp, but the application would not let me leave San Antonio. :(

Anyhow, as soon as we walked in a very cheery staff member told us to, "Make ourselves at home."  We bellied up to the bar since we were only there for a few minutes and the patrons there were very friendly.  They told us where to go on the river, shows, restaurants, etc.  

We drank the Faust IPA which we both loved because it was not too filly or hoppy.  We had a bratwurst puff pastry with their homemade chips.  I am not a huge sausage fan but this sausage was really good.  It wasn't very greasy and surprisingly lighter than most sausages. It paired really well with the IPA.  I normally don't like to drink beer with my food but this combination really went together.  My husband and I both agreed.  We split the meal and it filled us up nicely without being too filling.  We are still talking about it three days later and will head back up there soon.

I just hope Yelp lets me check in next time.

Finding a good bar + good food is a bit of a trick in downtown New Braunfels. But Faust pulls it off in spades!

The small plates are way above the average bar food appetizers. Pierogies? Jerk Chicken Wings? Ahi Tuna? And all of it was prepared expertly, clearly not some reheated frozen stuff. Extra touches like sauce, toppings and seasoning really pushed them over the edge.

We almost exclusvly went for burgers and sandwiches, all of which were great. The burgers were thick, juicy and extra greasy in a good way. The Reuben was stacked high with the 'kraut and done in a traditional style (aka not greasy pan fried). We're going to have to save the hot dog samplers for another trip.

Topping it all off was some fine beer service that's a little bit different from other microbrews. As in it's pulled fresh from their tap system and not canned, bottled or stored when you drink it there. It gives you the brewery tour experience from the comfort of your own seat.

A really great time and worth walking a couple blocks. Can't wait to go back!