Food was mmmmmm so good. Table was wobbly an unfortunately the restroom was out of order but the…read morefood and service overshadowed any flaws. We arrived right upon opening for the day. This is a return visit for sure!

Still tasty, but has fallen off from what it was. Used to be a small could be split between two…read moremoderately hungry adults with fries or a side salad; now you need one each. Used to need a fork to get all the meat falling out of your cheesesteak but today I saw a lot of the inside of the bun when I received my order. For those of you who thought the rosemary sauce too pungent, it saddens me to say you win, it has been toned down to unremarkable. Attended with parents, brother and SIL today. Employee was kind enough to take our orders rather than have us use the kiosk. There is a tip jar at the counter if you prefer cash. It was nice to see everything being made early in the day and gave us time to chat a bit before orders were ready. One order of fries came out later than everything else after a reminder at the counter and the bathroom was out of order. Still worth it if you're craving it, just not the treat it used to be. Finger crossed it's a one-off.

I love the food (great burgers), beer and service here. The reason for four stars is that although…read moreplace is a dive (with great potential) I can't get past the sticky floors, tables, chairs and doors. Definitely not for germaphobes...or anyone who can't handle years of bar residue.

Still amazing. Their beer selection never lets you down and their holiday specials make it a novel…read moreexperience while still keeping their classic, burger & brew dive vibe. The service is still on point and food is perfect.

We came on a busy Saturday but that didn't affect the customer service nor quality of the food. It…read morecame out fast and great! The GM was there bussing tables, helping run food and helping the bar and thats how to set expectations as a manager! He was also very friendly checking on our party! Great place consistently!

We recently stopped by for a meal prior to the Texas State football game. While the food was…read moregreat, we waited over 45 minutes to be served our meal. While I can appreciate being busy, the wait time was excessive for an establishment that has a small menu selection. In contrast, we went to a sit down restaurant after the game which was as, if not more busy, then Hopdoddy and our food was prepared and served in about 15 minutes.

Wow. As a burger snob, the must bacon was one of the best burgers I've had in Texas. The spicy…read moremaple jam onions was the perfect combination of sweet and spice. Keep up the good work!

Had the triple 6 burger with grilled onions and pickles at axis last night. Dare I say it was one…read moreof the best burgers I have had the pleasure of eating. Sweet and spicy with sweet jalapeño jam, tangy and balanced with the onion, pepper jack cheese, and pickled elements. Owner gave excellent service and was very accommodating. Overall great experience and I'm already looking forward to the next time I get to return.

The service was excellent and the food was great…read more I would definitely recommend this place

SERVICE: table side, attentive AMBIANCE: clean, cozy,…read morerelaxing FLAVORS: short ribs (10/10) - it's only 4 slices but they are the best most flavorful short ribs I've had in a while! pork chop (8/10) - SO tender and juicy, but the topping of crunchy peppers with goat cheese and potato puree were discordant even though tasty PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: $$$$ BONUS TIP: parking is $10 and not validated like with Krause.... Hmmm

Stopped in on the way to Austin as a few months ago tried to get a Manske roll and they had sold…read moreout. What's a Manske roll you may ask--Just one of the best cinnamon rolls you will ever taste. Always served warm. Today no problem getting a four pack to go. Our Gil-a-Monster burgers served without a bun were great too. The onion rings and tater tots were cooked perfectly as well. If you are in San Marcos Texas and need something sweet or a great burger Gil's fits the bill.

What a change, I can't pin it down, it the food just isn't the same…read more The burgers weren't what they have previously been. Perhaps it was because I really had a great burger down the street at Jax. Whatever the reason, we probably won't be returning here.

It has been awhile since I've been here. Great place to get a beer for sure. Also great place to…read morerun into people you haven't seen in a few years. There's a pool table, and plenty of seating, at the bar, tables, upstairs as well. Found out that they have food, which I didn't know. We got some burgers, to make sure they were good. And they were. Just good. I did love the fries, done week done, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I had onion rings with my burger, they were just alright. The service is good, plenty of bartenders. Super nice and helpful and patient, took me awhile to order. The bar has a mug system, not sure how it works, but they have discounts daily for mug owners. Pretty cool idea. Plenty of TVs on, music was playing.

Attentive bar tenders. Low key locals ( went 6ish on a Thursday the week after parents dropped off…read morestudents) crowd probably much different hours later& weekends. Didn't eat. Only had a few drinks. It's dive bar vibes.

Came to drop our daughter off at Texas State and stopped here to eat, it was delicious! We decided…read moreto come for the 2nd day to eat! Definitely on my top list of restaurants to stop at when we visit.

I tried the Let's Do Lunch menu and decided to go with the Grilled Avocado Chicken Sandwich--and…read moreI'm so glad I did! I opted out of the fries and chose the vegetable medley instead, which was absolutely delicious. The sandwich was completely loaded with avocado, pesto sauce, melted cheese, and two perfectly cooked pieces of bacon on a soft, heavenly bun. Every bite was packed with flavor and perfectly seasoned. The cheese was melted just right, and that bacon was cooked to perfection! And let me tell you about the vegetables--zucchini, cauliflower, and broccoli--so good! I would definitely order them again. The service was really good, and of course, you can't go wrong with the atmosphere. I absolutely will be ordering this sandwich again! I highly recommend trying the Lunch Special! Delicious food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere.

This is a review of one particular sandwich, namely their veggie burger (which I got with sweet…read morepotato fries). So all of Hat Creek's meat options are delicious, and it turns out that... their veggie burger is as well! The patty is a black bean and quinoa patty with the normal burger fixings of lettuce, tomato, onion, and mustard. It doesn't try to match the flavor of a beef or turkey burger, but rather lets the beans and quinoa do the incredibly tasty work of making it good. This does mean that the patty doesn't hold the texture quite as well as a beef patty does... but who cares, since it's *delicious.* The sweet potato fries were also lovely, crisp, and just sweet enough that they went perfectly with the burger. Service was prompt and friendly and the only nitpick is that they forgot to include ketchup, but given how good the fries were on their own, that's *fine.* All told, wonderful food and a great vegetarian option..

When Mr R got his diagnosis and I contacted a few of his favorite local places about a couple…read moreingredients, Hat Creek was the fastest and friendliest reply I got which greatly endears them to me. 4pm on a weekday we hit their drive through for his black bean/quinoa burger, my pretzel jack, a soda, and some sweet potato fries to share. That combo and a sandwich was under $30 after tax, which felt great for the indulgent, tasty meal that we enjoyed. Needed a recovery nap, it was great. Single error was not including the ketchup he requested, which I share only in the interest of transparency. I mean, in my house ketchup is to make mid to poor fries tolerable and Hat Creek's sweet potato fries are great. Their good service and quality groceries continue, so will our visits will too.

Excellent service and the food was even better. Def worth checking out if your ur in the area!read more

This Fat Shack has outstanding customer service. Love the new owners. They even came to the…read moretable to introduce themselves. Food was amazing.