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Franklin Barbecue Austin Reviews
Got in line around 9:45AM and pulled up some lawn chairs to
Got in line around 9:45AM and pulled up some lawn chairs to wait for open. Was number 47 in line. Around 10:55 everyone started putting chairs away and stood up to line up. Didn't get into the restaurant until 11:26. Ordered at 12:09 and paid
Best brisket in the multiverse! And the lines aren't
Best brisket in the multiverse! And the lines aren't nearly as long as they used to be. Plenty of competition around but I still make special trips for the brisket..
Great brisket.
Turkey okay. Potato salad is mustard based. Loved the beans with a bit of brisket.
Order it online.
If you're waiting in line, it's 100% not worth lol. Was dumbfounded I had waited in line for nearly 3 hours for pretty mid bbq.
Duuuuuuude! No time for a photo.
I had to get this meat in my mouth. The time I spent in line was completely reconciled as soon as the super nice woman taking my order gave me a sample of the brisket. You will never have meat this good again!So get enough to last you a few days. I p
Franklin BBQ is definitely good and I'm glad we tried it.
Would I wait in the line again? I wouldn't. (Especially since la Barbecue lets you order any size order in advance for pick up). Everyone who worked there was super friendly and waiting in line wasn't as miserable as I though tit might be.
It all started a few years back as I sat in a little movie
It all started a few years back as I sat in a little movie theatre. On screen a food truck pulls up and Jon Favreau walks in like he owns the place with John Leguizamo in tow. It was definitely love at first sight when that brisket hit the table. I
If you're coming here, you already know you're going to
If you're coming here, you already know you're going to wait. And, you already know that items available when you started to wait may no longer be available when it's your turn to order. Anyone visiting Austin should absolutely stop
Best BBQ I've ever had The service was excellent.
The food insanely good. Loved the set up of their restaurant and decor. Try all the foods, but don't miss the brisket or the beef ribs. Get there early, and even earlier than you are thinking. There's a reason this place has a line hour
My favorite BBQ in Austin.
Go early enough to get the beef ribs. Expect a line but well worth the wait.
I came here to see if this is indeed the best brisket on
I came here to see if this is indeed the best brisket on the planet, and, yeah, it is. At least that I've had, and I go out of my way to have it. The flavor of the fat, the bark, the meat is why I give it 5 stars. The spareribs are delicious,
Good bbq, but maybe I overhyped it in my mind because it
Good bbq, but maybe I overhyped it in my mind because it didn't blow me away. We went at 11am as soon as they opened on a Thursday. We waited a little over an hour to order. Great service from everyone along the way. There is one guy cutting t
First off, you need to come to this place expecting a line.
We got there at 10:30 (earliest person got there at 6am!!), got to order around 12:45, and was eating by 1pm. That being said, Franklins has one of the best Texas bbqs I've had. Their brisket is incredibly juicy and tender. Honestly all of their
TLDR: Legendary meats worthy of five stars and the long
TLDR: Legendary meats worthy of five stars and the long wait. Sides and desserts underwhelm. Still worth a pilgrimage. Overview Franklin started as a humble trailer in 2009 and has likely sold out of brisket every day since. It moved into a permanen
I've been wanting to come here for years.
It was worth the wait. Got 1/2 lb brisket, 2 pork ribs, 2 sausage, pinto beans and potato salad. It was all absolutely delicious. Best brisket I've ever had by far, even better than what I make. They are super generous with their portions. They
OMG! This BBQ is delicious! Friendly staff, fabulous
OMG! This BBQ is delicious! Friendly staff, fabulous brisket and ribs. Maybe the best I've ever had! Highly recommended!!
Going to franklins is an experience.
You wait in line for hours and then you get rewarded with some delicious bbq. Waiting in line with friends/family is not bad at all. You meet people from different places and it has a tailgating feel to it. Once inside the staff are very friendly and
I was in line at 9:30 am and was down on the street (about
I was in line at 9:30 am and was down on the street (about 20th). It opened at 11:00 and I did not get up to order until about 11:20 I got the jalapeño cheddar sausage, turkey, and brisket. The food was wonderful, probably the best brisket that I&
We went Wednesday morning to wait in line & of course the
We went Wednesday morning to wait in line & of course the food was worth it. The brisket was well seasoned & moist even with flat cut. The ribs were fall off the bone & tender to the bite while the jalapeño cheddar sausage really sealed
Was the wait real? Yes.
Was the beef rib and brisket like no other bbq I've had in my Lifetime? YES!!!!!!! This is an experience to be had with the greatest reward at the end. Unctuous, meaty, savory, fatty deliciousness- you won't regret it!! The ambiance is ever
I would have given this five star just for their brisket as
I would have given this five star just for their brisket as it was tender, melt in your mouth and fat edible. However the one and half hour wait for the meat sucked!! They have one guy, who was super friendly and nice, cutting the meats. They definit
Long wait and they're out of half of the menu not worth it .
So something else. If you have time to kill and like to pissed when you finally eat then go for it
This was the best barbecue I have ever eaten! We arrived at
This was the best barbecue I have ever eaten! We arrived at about 11:45 on a Tuesday and waited about an hour...they did provide water as we waited in line. We ordered sausage, ribs, and brisket. They were close to running out of ribs but we were abl
The brisket melted in my mouth oh my god
What an experience . They know bbq !!!! The brisket melted in my mouth. The sides were delicious too . And the dessert. Wow . I can’t wait to go back . When we went it wasn’t busy as we went around 2 pm . Parking is limited there so you can pay t
Came here on a Saturday and had a little bit of everything.
Definitely worth the wait for the beef rib. Service was very quick and easy. Very limited seating inside but the barbecue is worth it. You are allowed to drink beer in line so that's a plus.
I had been waiting months to try your BBQ and was not let
I had been waiting months to try your BBQ and was not let down at all. I did show up a little too early though. LOL 6am on a Tuesday was a little early. Once others started showing up at around 7:15 am it was a great experience. I met some amazing pe
Truly spectacular! Bill says "Oh noooo! I'll never find
Truly spectacular! Bill says "Oh noooo! I'll never find better bbq than this!!!" Get there early!
Fun spot, with a lowkey space.
Reminds me of old school Austin. I went with a group and they showed us the smokers and talekd through their process. Super nice folks that work their and the food was delightful. But, most poeple and Austin already know all of this. Ribs &
Omg !!!! Franklin Barbecue is One Of The Best BBQ
Omg !!!! Franklin Barbecue is One Of The Best BBQ Restaurants In America!!!! Aaron Franklin is a Master Pit Master!!! Franklin Bbq is a Mecca for Foodies from all over America!!! I made a Pilgrimage to Franklins and encountered a line around
Go on Sunday there a lighter line to start and that way you
Go on Sunday there a lighter line to start and that way you can snag a beef rib before they sell out. Well worth the wait just for the Brisket but everything meat on the menu is pretty life changing. If you're a bbq lover this is the stop for yo
It's true, for many years Franklin's had the best barbecue
It's true, for many years Franklin's had the best barbecue in Austin. The problem is the three hour wait, something that Franklin could cut by 2/3, if they want to. I live right across the street and, years ago, when I complained about the
What do you do when you find yourself in Austin, Texas for
What do you do when you find yourself in Austin, Texas for a few days, after going to a gun range the size of a Wal-mart? After you've gone and watched the Longhorns hand the Gators a loss? After you've gone to Sixth Street to blow three sh
It was my first experience trying out bbq from texas and
It was my first experience trying out bbq from texas and I'm glad I got to have it at Franklins! There was already a line formed an hour before it opened, but it seemed that it was the norm, as people already had portable chairs, fans, and umbre
As long as the lines are, this is probably one of my
As long as the lines are, this is probably one of my favorite bbq places in Austin for brisket and ribs. Pro tip: If you order 5 lbs ahead of time, you can skip the line and just pick up. We arrived at about 10 on Friday and had a 2 hour wait. Th
Wow. This is what Texas BBQ is all about - the hype is
Wow. This is what Texas BBQ is all about - the hype is real! Given our limited time in Austin, we opted for take-out (you can pre-order ahead of time) and it was phenomenal. We might've ordered too much but you gotta do what you gotta do. We g
Thanks to Franklin, I will never be able to enjoy BBQ
Thanks to Franklin, I will never be able to enjoy BBQ anywhere else ever again. These were the most spectacular brisket and ribs I have ever tried in my lifetime, and then some. We waited in line for 1.5 hours on Sunday around noon, which apparently
3 hr wait from 9:40 Thursday.
Chairs provided by restaurant to sit in while you wait in line. Iced water also provided outside. Can you imagine. Waiting 3 hours in the cold just for your first bite of the day to be a sample of their famous brisket that is so insanely salty that
Great BBQ.
We waited 3 hours. Go before they open to wait less. This is one not to miss.
Awesome BBQ at Franklin’s.
Fantastic BBQ at Franklin’s! Get in line by 10:30 am or you may not get brisket! Food is fantastic! The sitting area is small inside and there are several outside tables in the shade.
Absolutely exceptional—easy, seamless, and downright delicious!
Ordering online and picking up from the trailer out back couldn’t have been more convenient. My order was ready right on time, and the team was outstanding—kind, welcoming, and highly professional. I truly have nothing but praise. I stocked up f
The wait is worth it and BRISKET is the BEST EVER!!
Definitely the best brisket we have ever had. It doesn't just pull apart, it actually breaks apart when you pick it up, SO tender and juicy. And the servers even took us on a tour of the smoker room which was great! We wanted to see KGs BBQ but
Worth the wait
Worth the wait (1 hr 20 min). I had the brisket, ribs, Cole slaw and pecan pie. Not a fan of the sauces but the meat is so well seasoned that sauce is merely an afterthought.
Awesome BBQ restaurant
This is the absolute number 1 BBQ joint in Austin and across Texas I would say. I was recommended this BBQ joint by several friends and it didn't disappoint. They serve absolutely amazing juicy moist meats, brisket, turkey,pulled pork,link sausa
Outstanding
We were first in line on a rainy cool morning. This was day 4 of our trip and the last of the top places on our list. It did not disappoint. The food, ALL OF IT, was well prepared. They let us in early to use the bathroom as required and to sampl
Great food, even better staff!
Absolutely amazing experience, the food was perfection as expected but the staff were a highlight, happy to help, so friendly and getting to take a look at the smoke house was such a welcome surprise. We arrived around 9am on a Wednesday and the wai
Worth the Wait – Go on a Weekday Like I Did!
Went here on the spot around 11:30 am on a Wednesday. There was a line, but it wasn’t as crazy as I had been told. I was informed that the food would be enough, except the turkey was already sold out. Still, I ended up waiting about an hour. After
Breat BBQ and Experience
As a BBQ enthusiast this place has been on my list for a very long time. It did not dissapoint. My son had a soccer tournament in Round Rock and so I joined the line at Franklin on a Saturday morning. It was great meeting people from North Caroli
BEST BBQ IN AUSTIN!
if I could give them 100000 stars? I would!!! I waited an hour and a half to try their BBQ and I do not regret it! Mind you, I am someone who hates waiting for food. I ordered .25 lb. of brisket, 1/2 lb. of pork ribs , 025 lb. of turkey and a sausage
Franklin Barbecue is delicious! It is 100% worth the hype!
Franklin Barbecue is delicious! It is 100% worth the hype! We got there around 8 on a Tuesday during summer we were 10th and 11th in line. They opened the doors for the restroom and the merch. They provided a lot of chairs. And a lot of the line was
Ideal For: traditional Texas bbq.
Our faves: brisket, pulled pork, beef ribs. Keep in mind: super friendly staff but expect a long wait time. Sides are limited to potato salad, slaw and pinto beans.
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