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Franklin Barbecue Austin Reviews from The Last Year
Walked over after visiting the state capitol and the line
Walked over after visiting the state capitol and the line didn't look horrible (not quite to the parking lot in the back) but it was still around a 2 hour wait. A lady came out trying to estimate what people were going to order to estimate when the meat would run out. We ordered way too much food for 2: 1# brisket - very tender. Not too salty. Highly recommend this!! 1# pulled pork - just ok. Nothing to write home about 1 pint potato salad - it was a bit vinegary for me 1 pint Cole slaw - this was light and refreshing. Needed some veggies for all that meat! This was MORE than enough food for the two of us. Probably should've ordered 1/2# of each meat instead and a single serving of the sides. After we ordered our food, they ran out of brisket a couple orders later. Sooo glad we got to try this place. I don't know that I would wait in line again.
We came to Austin for the food and had to try Franklin's!
We came to Austin for the food and had to try Franklin's! The location was really cute, clean, and trendy and the service was good. We did order ahead to avoid the lines and got a pound each of sausage, turkey, brisket, pulled pork, and beef pieces plus every side. The turkey was my favorite and probably the best smoked turkey I've ever had. The brisket (a bit on the salty side but very tender) and sausage were also very good, and I liked the beef tips too, though had a little too much sauce for me. The pulled pork didn't have much flavor without the bbq sauce. I liked the original bbq sauce the best. None of the sauces were very thick which was a little different for me but not bad. Others in my party also liked the special sauce which was made with coffee I believe. The sides were okay. The coleslaw was understated but nice and fresh, the beans were a little on the spicy side, the potato salad was very strong on the mustard, and the bread was basic white sandwich bread. The take away server was friendly and gave us a root beer and some sample brisket while we were waiting about 20 minutes, but we still received our food during the last ten minutes of our time window and had arrived a little early by choice. Overall a good experience and I'm glad we tried it!
Little dissapointing
waited around 5 years to check this place out, I guess it was one of those bad days, stood in line for 4 1/2 hours only to get mediocre brisket, I mean it was so dissapointing, the brisket was dry, had no flavor, they even cut it in thin strips not like the thick pieces you always see on TV I guess so it wouldnt be so tough. I usually give restaurants a second chance because none can be excellent all the time, but to wait hours in line and not including the 4 hour drive to and from my house, I dont think I will do this again.
Traveled to Austin again.
This time we brought empty suitcases and placed pickup orders 6 weeks in advance. Worked better than perfect. We had some changes to our travel schedule and Franklin accommodated us and let us pick up early. They respond promptly to emails and worked with us to get our Franklin to bring back to California (we had a refrigerator in our hotel). And...when we got that BBQ back to Cali, we had a par-tay and shared that Franklin with many friends and family. That is some great BBQ, especially the brisket.
My friend and I visited Franklin Barbecue and waited nearly
My friend and I visited Franklin Barbecue and waited nearly three hours in line for our food. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely. This place has easily the BBQ I've ever had (though I haven't had much). The brisket was tender, flavorful, not too fatty, and a must-get if you're here. The ribs were also well done and the sides complemented the meat very well. I don't remember the name of the woman that took our order, but she was lively, friendly, and a pleasure to talk to! She took our order with such efficiency and friendliness, and she made sure everyone in line knew the availability of certain menu items as the day went on. If you like BBQ, definitely visit Franklin!
We are not much into BBQ, but we liked a dinner we got here.
We took food to our place, so cannot judge the service in there.
Yes I waited about 3 hours but it's interesting how a
Yes I waited about 3 hours but it's interesting how a community builds while you're in line for a common purpose. I met people from 4 different states along with us Texans. Staff was great keeping the crowd updated and the servers went out of their way to be helpful. Food? Cmon man! Aaron Franklin is King of TX barbecue. Brisket and ribs are about as perfect as you can get. Jalapeño sausage- very good! Sides are simple; that's how they roll. Go experience it when you can invest the time and get there early.
Was there a lengthy queue? Absolutely.
Did we endure nearly two hours of waiting to receive our order? Without a doubt. Was it worth every minute? Undoubtedly. Despite the underwhelming variety of sides--limited to slaw, potato, and beans--the real star of the show here is unquestionably the meat. Each succulent bite was a testament to the craftmanship and dedication of the pitmasters. It was an absolute delight to savor such juicy, flavorful meat, making our visit to Austin truly memorable.
I was skeptical.
I waited in line for 2 hours. I'm now a believer. Amazing BBQ. Being a New Yorker, I do think they could be more efficient, but when you make BBQ THIS GOOD, you can do what you please. EVERYTHING was AMAZING. I even had the ribs, and I'm not a ribs fan...I am a Franklin rib fan. I'd get a whole rack next time I go. Delicious.
We waited 2.
5 hours in line on a recent Sunday morning. Questioning our decision as we waited. Once we tasted the brisket... wow! Well worth the wait! Would definitely do it all over again. The staff was super friendly and made the waiting process bearable.
The brisket was the juiciest and had great flavor.
Too much mustard in the potato salad for me. Worth the long wait but I'll be pre ordering for now on
Await Greatness
You will not find better bbq anywhere. The brisket was moist, smoky and otherworldly. The pork ribs were also tremendous. Yes, it will be a long wait but so worth it. Get there at 9 am or earlier to ensure you get brisket and ribs. Franklin has chairs to loan you under the stairs and has friendly staff who will let you know if you honestly have a chance to get the meats you want ( they run out everyday) so sit back, read a book, drink a beer or 2 and await greatness
A must try
The first time I heard about Franklin was in the movie The Chef. Ever since we’ve been looking forward to visiting it and it was an AMAZING experience. We were lucky to get in there just after a two hour line!!! And believe me, IT’S TOTALKY WORTH IT!!!! Food is incredible. We tried the pulled pork (OMG), ribs and brisket. Everything was great. The staff is so friendly. No doubt an experience I will repeat when in Austin.
Amazing in every way!
Franklins was mouth dropping delish! The atmosphere, friendly staff, and the BRISKET……oh my! Get there early, line starts hours before opening. They offer chairs. The line antics is half the experience! Brisket drippy, juicy, flavors “oh my”……no knife needed. Pecan pie also very tasty. Add it to your must visit in Austin.
We flew from SoCal just for this
Holiday weekend + cheap fares = Q in ATX, and Q in ATX means Franklin. We were here in summer 2019, and the line was LONG. 7:30 AM arrival then put us about 70th in line (they open at 11). Today is COLD, it was about 35 degrees at 7:15, we got there at 7:30 and were second in line behind one fellow warrior who arrived at 5:50! They have chairs you can use, so we all lined up. 10 folks or so by 8AM. 30 by 9, when they came out and invited folks in to buy merch, drinks, and use the bathroom. Sun was out by now but it was still chilly. Aaron Franklin opened the doors right at 11AM and greeted everyone. Folks in front of us were buying like eight pounds of meat. We were a bit more cautious and got 1/2 pound of brisket, 2 pork ribs, and 1.5 lbs of turkey and we couldn’t have been happier. Meat cutter was very friendly and gave good advice, and tossed a couple burnt ends into our order when I asked about them. Side gang and cashier also are totally welcoming and your business definitely feels appreciated here. We got a couple containers for half the brisket and most of the turkey and will happily take it home and enjoy over the next many days/weeks,
Best BBQ we have had
We were told it was the best BBQ and to go early. The line was long, out the door and down the ramp. The line moved fast and several people were ordering to-go. They have great communication with a gal that keeps you informed while waiting of how to order, what to expect and if they are running low on any meat. It looks like it is in a house and in a neighborhood. You seat yourself after ordering at wood tables and have basic paper plates but it is fabulous. Their sauces are amazing and all of the food was worth the wait. We shared a combo meal with another couple and had left overs. It is a bit pricey but meat is expensive and their smoking was perfect. My husband loved the Espresso BBQ sauce and wished we would have had a checked bag to bring it home in. Franklin's is a definite do-over.
Be prepared to wait in line
Not sure if this place is famous for its food or the 1 1/2 hour + wait in-line. Luckily, the weather was nice, so we didn't mind the long, long, long wait in-line outside. Arrived around 11:00, and by the time we ordered our food it was almost 1. The brisket was the best ever: melted in the mouth. Unfortunately, the potato salad was too salty. The staff were cheerful and very accommodating.
Fantastic Brisket!
I drove to Franklin’s Barbecue for lunch after my e-bike tour. There was a long line up, the total time from start of line to eating was 2 hours; 90 minutes to the front door and 30 more minutes once inside. I ordered the half pound of brisket, quarter pound of ribs (1 rib), couple slices of turkey and a jalapeno cheddar sausage. The brisket was fantastic, the best I have ever had! The jalapeno cheddar sausage was really good, but greasy, and the turkey was surprisingly really good. The pork rib was at best average; disappointing based on the hype, and the potato salad was average, I’ve had better, leave it at that. The price was reasonable based on other BBQ places that I dine at. I will give you foodies and tourists the best tip possible, even though I had a fantastic BBQ experience at Franklin’s Barbecue, I would not wait in another line for hours for BBQ again. The next day I drove to the town of Lockhart and had fantastic BBQ at two different places where the total time of traveling and eating equated to less than my wait time at Franklin’s Barbecue, and it was cheaper! Please indicate if you found this review to be helpful, as your click of thanks enables me to remain motivated in creating future comprehensive reviews that will add value to my fellow TripAdvisor members.
Franklin BBQ Delivers
Started a 4 day BBQ Road Trip in Texas. Franklin was worth the 4 hour wait in line. The meat was absolutely delicious. He knows BBQ!
Do not give up.
We arrived in Austin on 11/2 and wanted to see if there was a chance to get into Franklins. We arrived at 2:15pm and unfortunately missed out by 10 people to get lunch. On 11/3, I arrived at 8:40am and was about 110th in line. We got inside and got a table at 12:45 pm. We got brisket, beef ribs, turkey and sausage. The food was sweating and flavorful. I would wait 2x that to have it again.
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