Meanwhile Creamery Opens New Trailer in Austin
The ice cream spot launched at Meanwhile Brewing Co. in Southeast Austin this September.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Beer
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Meanwhile Creamery opened its doors in September 2026 at the Meanwhile Brewing Co. lot in Southeast Austin. The trailer replaced the previous tenant, Besame, to provide customers with soft serve dessert options alongside their beer.
Why it matters
The brewery owner introduced the new ice cream trailer to offer visitors an alternative refreshment option beyond beer. By replacing the former tenant, the venue maintains a consistent food-and-drink experience for local patrons.
The creamery offers soft serve for a starting price of $5.50, featuring staples like vanilla, chocolate, and swirl. The menu also includes six beers on draft, canned wines, non-alcoholic beer, soda, and juice.
The players
Meanwhile Brewing Co.
This Southeast Austin brewery serves as the host location for the new creamery trailer.
Meanwhile Creamery
This dessert trailer occupies the space formerly held by the tenant Besame.
The details
Operating out of a trailer at the back of the brewery lot, the establishment offers a rotating selection of frozen treats. The menu currently features a chantilly cake sundae special for October 2026.
Timeline
Meanwhile Creamery opened at the brewery in September 2026.
The trailer features a chantilly cake sundae special throughout October 2026.
Pie-flavored ice cream specials are scheduled to arrive in November 2026.
Service begins at 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.
Service begins at 12 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Culture Shift
This opening follows the established pattern of local breweries diversifying their offerings to appeal to a wider range of patrons. By integrating a dedicated dessert trailer, the business aligns with the shifting expectations for comprehensive taproom experiences in Austin.
Residents visiting the Southeast Austin brewery can now include soft serve ice cream in their weekend plans. Patrons should note the limited operating hours, which begin at noon on weekends and 4 p.m. on late weekdays.
The takeaway
Visitors to the area can expect a changing menu of flavors as the season progresses through late 2026. Keep an eye on the schedule to ensure you arrive during the Thursday through Sunday window when the trailer is active.
Further reading
Learn more about the local beverage scene on our Austin Beer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Austin American-Statesman.
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