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Franklin Barbecue Austin Reviews
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.
O.M.G. barbecue made in heaven. Hellfire is a sauce so
O.M.G. barbecue made in heaven. Hellfire is a sauce so good, I wanted to nick my lower lip and coat it with this sauce on the long drive back to Arizona, just to remind me... We had no idea what we had ventured into by accident. We stumbled into F
Way overrated! Tourist trap
I dont know why people give high reviews!! Everything is way over salted all you van taste is salt and pepper! Not sure what the hype is! I wouldnt stand in line 5 minutes for that dood
One of the GOATs in austin, the brisket here is still
One of the GOATs in austin, the brisket here is still amazing, definitely one of the best Ive ever had. Cut to order its juicy and flavorful. Also tried the ribs which were fall off the bone good. Seasoning was perfect. The service here is super frie
Food was ok the brisket was a bit salty and dry, the
Food was ok the brisket was a bit salty and dry, the sausage links were good especially the jalapeno , the potato salad was super salty, waited almost 2 hrs definitely not worth the wait youre better off going to terrys for better quality and better
Came here on Tuesday around 1:10, the line was not too bad,
Came here on Tuesday around 1:10, the line was not too bad, took about 30 min to get my order. I got the ribs, brisket, pulled pork. The brisket and ribs are so tender, ribs basically fall of the bones, just the ribs are a bit salty. The pulled pork
The "ending" (technically beginning but I wrote my reviews
The "ending" (technically beginning but I wrote my reviews backwards haha) to my TX trip and we gotta save the best for last!!! On a Thursday during Fall season... 930am-ish arrival and line isn't ridiculous! There's also chairs available
Franklin Barbecue is not only the best barbecue I've eaten,
Franklin Barbecue is not only the best barbecue I've eaten, but the best food I've purchased in my life. The line is long (we waited 2 and a half hours), however it's well worth it. They put chairs out for people to sit on and they have plenty of wat
I was super excited to try Franklin's.
We ordered ahead for pick up. Maybe that has something to do with my rating but it is what it is. The brisket wasn't all that tender IMO. And the ribs were way over salted. Sausage was good but nothing to rave about. I had better BBQ elsewhere here
Wonderful coleslaw and the key lime pie was ok too.
Great meal for a light lunch in the office.
Good, but not worth the wait
I waited about 2 hours in line at my coworkers behest. The food was great, but they have clearly worked very hard at having false scarcity in order to create more hype and exclusivity. The way they serve and ring up food is unbelievably slow and inef
A true Texas BBQ experience!
The line might seem intimidating, but trust me, it's worth the wait. The brisket literally melts in your mouth, and the ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender. Don't skip the sides – the potato salad and coleslaw are delicious complements to the meat. F
Franklin Barbecue, Austin in February
Dont know if it was the time of year, but we went to check how long the line was one morning before it opened and there must have been 25 - 30 people there so we joined it (it was mid-week). Soon after though lots of people arrived and the line was l
Do not miss Franklin in Austin, go first!
Got there early on Wednesday, right from the airport. Great decision. The wait was tolerable and they still had food when we ordered. Brisket, pork ribs and big beans were all off the chart, excellent. This is a true should not miss when in Austi
Double Thumbs Up
I am reluctant to stand in line for 90 minutes for lunch but did just that at Franklin and admit it was more than worth the time. It was a hot, humid day but the fact that you get beer while waiting outside, combined with an interesting crowd from al
best BBQ joint
Hands down the best BBQ joint in Austin! The brisket melts in your mouth, and the sauce is just right. Be prepared to wait in line, but trust me, it's worth it!
Great brisket
When we got there the line didn't look to long(compared to many pictures). Decided it would not be that long, but it was. Well over an hour. When we finally got inside we soon found out that there was only one person going the meat service for every
Spring break road trip
Father and son road trip, worth every bit the 2698 mile round trip from Florida on spring break. The brisket was like a fillet minion and the Turkey breast was super moist like butter.
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 m
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 p
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 l
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 fat
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
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.
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
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 w
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 f
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
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