Ok let's start outside before entering. Drove around the block twice before parking in front of the dumpster. Numerous homeless wandering around in a drug induced standing coma, how did they not fall down? Service was slow and impersonal. No hello, welcome to Dan's, just a blank stare. Order in. Tables were scarce, took a dirty one that remained dirty, I finally moved. Cheeseburger was less than flavorful , I'd give it a "C". No returning. Onward. read more

Been awhile since I've had Dans live in Colorado Dans still Hit The Spot and their Strawberry shakes still off The Chain! Service with a smile. read more

I give the food a five star. I get the cleanliness of the restaurant and the restrooms a zero. This place was disgusting behind the counter, in the dining room and the bathrooms were disgusting. read more

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Excellent breakfast from 6am-10am. Our go to place on the way to work. Simple good food. A surprise find at a good burger place.

Nasty- used to be a great place to get a "diner" hamburger. Not sure what has happened but the food was gross cold fries. They were actually still frozen in the inside and they got everything on our order incorrect. I have no idea what happened to this staple but can't recommend it based on me spending 30 bucks on inedible food. read more

What has happened to their onion rings? They used to be nice and crisp. Today they didn't taste done at all. Hamburger was good.

Used to eat here all the time when my daughter attended Ann Richards. Ate here for the first time in 2 years yesterday and it was awful. Had a bacon hamburger and the bacon was chewy and inedible. Nothing like paying a buck 50 for something I had to remove from my burger. But worse were the onion rings. Dans used to have great rings but they've changed from battered to breaded and the new rings are awful. I won't be returning. read more

I think the burgers here are just average. I personally don't get the hype. I have been 3 times now. The pattys themselves are alright, but kinda off. Like somebody manhandled them when making them, making them tough. Plus they need salt. Just kinda bland, doesn't pop with beef flavor. The bun is whatever. The tomatoes are cut way to thick. And I don't think they let the pattys rest, and out them on the bun right off the grill. The burger is soggy 3 bites in. Fries and curly fries are just average. Idk, they dropped the chicken fried steak as well. Probably will never come back. Workers were really nice though. It's looks cool inside as well. read more

I bought the chicken strip basket today. The chicken strips were overcooked. The drive-through person is not very friendly or professional. They can find someone better to do that job. In a busy drive-through, she chose to ignore me as I pulled up. I was in a line of 9 cars. She claimed she did not see me or that my food was ready. It was sitting right in front of her. read more

A group of us went to Dan's Hamburgers for breakfast while I was visiting family in ATX. The place was packed! The food was well-made and super affordable...what more could you ask for in a diner? I ordered the breakfast tacos with bacon, egg, cheese and potato. I was incredibly impressed by the serving size...these were giant tacos! And at $2.50 a pop! I probably could have been satisfied by one...the three that I ordered were too much! Another high point of the meal was the pancakes. Dan, whoever he is, should be really REALLY proud of his bangin' pancakes. Perhaps if I hadn't stolen the majority of my boyfriend's short stack I would have been able to eat that third taco. Overall, it was a great meal! And it appears I am not alone in that opinion because the place was packed! read more

I've been to another Dan's location before. Hamburgers are huge and fresh. What I get? Something bipolar. Pancakes, bacon and a bacon cheeseburger with no bacon. First of all my damn bacon cheese burger ain't have no bacon! This was a disappointment. The burger was good, well seasoned. These cheese was hard so I scraped that off. But I'm pissed because I didn't get no bacon on my burger! The pancakes were to crisp on the bottom and kind of burned. Didn't really eat those because didn't have that pancake taste I was looking for. I did get bacon with those and the bacon was top notch. Still wondering why no bacon wasn't on my burger. Like I'm not saying don't go here, but don't go here with high expectations for breakfast. I'd go back for burgers. It's decent read more

We just survived 90+ hours with no power and no running water. My husband called around to find a restaurant that was open. Dan's answered. The lady said the line was crazy, but it was moving quickly. My husband said the line was out on the feeder, but the lady was not exaggerating. We are feasting on absolutely delicious burgers and fries and chicken strips right now. And their gravy is A+!! I absolutely will be eating Dan's Hamburgers from here on out. Thank you to everyone who works there!!! We appreciate y'all SO much!!! Best burger I've ever eaten!! read more

Wanted to eat a delicious burger since Wataburger disappointed me . I saw this place and decided to go. Did not disappoint at all, I got the small cheeseburger and my partner's got the regular size and we share the large curly fries.The curly fries were nice and crispy. The burgers were a good size for a good price. Happy that I ran across this place the inside is nice and the staff was friendly. I would highly recommend this place to anyone going to Austin and want to eat a good old fashioned cheesy burger. read more

I was just kind of disappointed with our experience. Went here with my son on mothers day before we hit a movie and was looking forward to this delicious burger. After ordering of meal and waiting a little while, or food came out wrong. Wanted mayo and got mustard. Their quick solution was to take off the bottom bun and fixings and replace it with new fixings and new bottom bun. This is not a good solution. Condements don't just stay on the bottom. I ate my burger, but there was still mustard on some parts. Just not what I expected. read more

I have been a customer of Dan Junk since he ran the King Burger on S. Congress Ave. over 50 years ago. Dan's cheeseburgers were incredible then and they are incredible now! In fact, everything on the menu is excellent, and the service is impeccable. I place orders for pick-up several days a week and can count on my order being exactly as requested every time! They simply do not make mistakes! And when you see the same employees still working there year after year it says a lot about how they treat their people! read more

I've been to Dan's Hamburgers and while I live closer to the North Lamar location I actually prefer the Menchaca location in South Austin more, I thought the dining room was more spacious, the quality of the food at both Dan's I've been to were the same, I liked that the South Austin location plays 80's music (best decade of pop music IMO), the prices were very good considering we're in the middle of a really bad inflation, I much prefer Dan's over In-N-Out Burger and Whataburger. read more

Dan's is a solid burger for sure! For me it is definitely up there on the top 5 list for best burger in the ATX. What's so great about Dan's you ask? ... Well let me explain.... The ingredients are fresh and solid. The patties are a decent thickness, which I prefer in a burger. The cheesiness is there and then the combination of toppings they put on it add flavor and juiciness to it all. I am a fan! I like that they also have burger size options. You can get a small, medium or large burger. On my most recent visit I got a medium, double patty and double cheese. It was just right for me. The large would have been too much on a double. The employees working here are solid too. I like that there is some consistency with their employees. I wouldn't say I come here often, but when I do I recognize the employees from my last visit. Usually in the fast food environment the attrition rate is high, so this is something I noticed at Dan's. This makes me feel like the employees might actually enjoy working at Dan's. Also if you dine in there is someone that is waiting to ensure all tables are cleaned, cleared and ready for the next guests. The gentleman working this job on my latest visit was doing a great job! Dan's is definitely a solid burger and worth checking out! I will be back! read more

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C-Certified Angus Beef so tasty and juicy! H-Hamburger without the cheese. E-Everything on it please. L,T, (sliced)onion, P&Mu. E-Eggs over easy would make a good topping. S-Sizzling beef on the flat top. E-Eyes can see into the kitchen. B-Buns nice, buttery and softly toasted on the flat top. U-Underneath the top bun matters greatly. R-Run to the counter and place your order. G-Grills make good burgers. E-Even little kids like good burgers. R-Real treat when you find a solid burger now-a-days! read more

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This is a to-go review only on food. Rooster started it all yesterday with his asking about grits. I recalled Dan's had them, and I didn't have a recent experience to review. Fixed that! Went to Dan's for to-go this morning. Circle parking lot in search of space. A-ha, bingo! Go to front door. Peer in at mass of humanity. Start to turn away. Open door. Look at mass of humanity. Close door. Start to turn away a second time. Cogitate. Hmmm. Most of those people look like they're waiting for a table. Maybe I'll ninja in and scoop up a to-go order while they aren't looking. Make pleasantries as I pass those who could have been in-and-out with to go at the speed of light. Get to the counter. Meet the manager. Ask if I can place a to-go order (was I turning on the charm or what?). Ask very sweet order taker how to arrange for eggs and BACON (Ryan!) along with grits. Am told there's a two egg plate and a three egg plate with sausage or bacon and TWO sides. Rock it! And that's just about how fast I was out of there. OK, it did take about 10 minutes to get the order ready, but that was minor compared to the dine in wait. When I got home, the food was still hot and tasty. The eggs were well scrambled with no chewy or scorched chunks. The three strips of bacon were the good ol' thick maple seasoned kind. Grits were perfect. And the biscuits were huge and flaky. When I brought it back home, we wound up eating just one biscuit and one grits because it was just too much food (even for me). I (heart) Dan's. I could never have had this experience at Mickey D's. It was so worth the hunt for a parking space. Can't do this every day, but it is a great treat on occasion. read more

Dan's isn't the best burger in town by any means but it is shall we say way more than solid. Dan's is very conveniently located for me and the drive through seems to work faster than ever since the remodel which is a big plus! Dan's is always terribly busy inside there always seems to be a flood of people looking for a good burger and some great sides. This is great for Dan's but not so good for the people looking to get a quick burger for lunch. If I have one complaint here its that there is literally always so many people inside the building that I feel crowded so I would recommended sticking to drive through. The sides at Dan's are great and I absolutely love the onion rings here. My favorite thing is to get a double meat burger with onions rings and a root beer for lunch. I personally think Dan's sides are better than the burgers. That's not to say the burgers are bad but I've had better. The sides however are amazing here and you would be hard pressed to find better. If you are considering eating at Dan's go for it you wont be disappointed. read more

This is the best hamburger joint I have been to in decades. It is decorated mid-century, and the hamburgers are just like they were back then, too. EXCELLENT. Cooked to order, with lots of whatever you want on it, plus a fast turn-around. The prices cannot be beat, either. I LOVE this restaurant!! You go to the front to order and wait for your number to be called, but for breakfast your order is taken at the table. Whomever thought this restaurant up is a genius!! read more

In search of the perfect burger, I stopped here yesterday to sample some burgers. It is not just like Fran's. The menu might be the same but this is where the similarity ends. This place is kind of disgusting. Sticky. The cup they game me for my drink was sticky, the table I thought I was going to eat at, before I was too disgusted by the filth, was sticky. its really hard to drink out of a cup that is sticky. Eww. The floor was filthy. You could see the layer of dirt on it. The burger? Thin, dry, grey meat patty. Barely a drop of hickory sauce on the hickory burger. It tasted ho hum. Cheeseburgers no better. Lots of veggies, though - I like that at least. I waited forever for the damn burgers. It wasn't even very crowded, just slow. At least half the patrons looked like ex-cons or girlfriends/wives or boyfriends/husbands of ex-cons. I had no idea the mullet was so popular in some parts of Austin. The whole experience was dingy, dirty, yellowed,stained and sticky. (I think I know why Fran divorced Dan.) read more

First and foremost -- the parking situation sucks. The entrance on the 290 side, spits you right back out to it. No wrap around to find spots. That's okay.. I like illegal maneuvers to earn my meals. Also, to the lady with the extended cab truck-- you don't operate that vehicle well at all, and backing up should not be a 50 point turn, with a ground guide. Gheesh. The dining room is packed well ahead of lunch and I run into a college friend here. Nice unsuspected bonus. But-- is it just me or does this place smell a little off? Like old, dirty clothes? I steal a booth and get dirty looks. Yep I'm one person taking an entire booth. Why can I write such an epic review? Cause my food still isn't ready. Hurry up. Still waiting... Ugh. I find it fascinating that they offer different burger sizes. I got a medium. Maybe I'll see it before lunch is over. Yassss finally! Fries-- meh. I did get one curly fry by mistake. It was delicious. Would be inclined to order those next time over the regular ones. Now the burger. It's like eating a whataburger, without all the mustard. I like whataburger...so it's pretty good, but nothing spectacular. Plus the W is closer to my house. I'd return of my friends asked.. But probably not for myself.. read more

Dan's Hamburgers - Typical burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

First off: Do not come to Dan's without cash in your pocket. They do not take anything as form of payment except cash. Dan's is one of those hamburger places that reminds me of a million hamburger places across the U.S. The cuisine is simple and straight-forward diner fare. Breakfast consists of biscuits, gravy, eggs, bacon, toast - you know, all the stuff you love to eat at breakfast but your cholesterol count can't abide by. The burgers are (of course) delicious and I can't say enough about the onion rings. This is definitely not an everyday place for me, but when I really get a craving for a burger, this is one of the places I go. read more

WOW, now I know what it must have felt like having sex in the back of a 57 Chevy. The new place has a cool retro look. Red, yellow and turquoise booths and chairs trimmed in white. Shiny chrome tables, chair legs and the place now has a HUGE sitting area as well as a counter in the back. Since this little YELP thing is about food I must say HOLY CHIT the burgers & fries are better than ever (must have kept the original grills, grease and all). And now they have.......hold on to your hat.......wait for it........a DRIVE THRU. A new/old icon remains in Austin and although other ne're-do-wells will splash onto the scene these other carpet baggers will be here-&-gone in no time. SORRY, I meant IN-&-OUT in no time. read more

This place is amazing! If you are into a good ol' fashion burger! Nice, juicy and full of flavor then you're in luck! Not all classic burger joints in Austin are completely gone, there is still hope! Dans burgers are definitely cheaper than most burger places, the sizes they offer are very generous. Place is kept clean over all, unless it gets super busy don't expect a clean table but they work hard there to keep their customers happy, I have never had a bad experience with this place before and I will continue to come here for years to come read more

Dan's Hamburgers - Curly Fries - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Wow! Talk about amazing service! These people are amazing the line was filled out because breakfast was about to end at 10:30 AM and the manager came outside and started taking orders from cars. I am so impressed with the service I have always loved Dan's. They are amazing! Oh yes, aside from wonderful customer service food was great read more

My Fave B'fast spot!! At least once a week. Food is diner style and prices are from 10 years ago! Always packed with locals. Need I say anymore? read more

Slam dunk burger joint. Onion rings are awesome, breakfast is awesome, great burgers and they still serve chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes. Several locations! Try it! read more

Dan's Hamburgers - Regular bacon cheeseburger add mayo all the way. Curly fries are awesome - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you are in the mood for a good ol' fashioned cheeseburger this is definitely your spot. Big, gooey, greasy goodness in every bite! Now that I got that out of the way let me tell you a little bit about this place. This is a real meat and potatoes type of establishment. No frills, no thrills, just a straight up burger and fry joint. They do not offer combo meals and they do not have a fish sandwich but they do have an enormous burger, cooked to order, that is guaranteed to fill you up and and make you a happy camper. Quite frankly, that's all I need. I did make one mistake. I got the regular fries instead of the curly fries. HUGE MISTAKE. The curlies are dope, they are crispy and seasoned to perfection. I thought the normal ones were undercooked, bland and not up to par with the rest of the meal. My soda was a keg of crisp delight and refills are free and just a few steps from any seat in the house. This was fantastic as it was needed to wash down the huge portions of food we were served up. The staff was very attentive and quickly greeted up and took our order. I thought our cashier was very polite and friendly, it stood out. I also thought the bathrooms were very clean. You could still smell the cleaner in the bathroom and that is a feat in any men's room! Overall, I was very happy with my trip to Dan's Hamburgers and I would go again in a heart beat. Next I'll have to check out the arch nemesis of Dan, Fran, to see if she can keep up with the standard set by the original! read more

Dan's Hamburgers - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Homemade and always the best. They do tofu burgers as well. Also malts, shakes etc. It's hard to locate a diner these days, but that is why "Dan's" is there. read more

Austinites will perpetually be immersed in the debate of who serves up the best taco; it's essentially our official pastime. But a best-of quandary gaining attention is the determination of who serves up the city's tastiest burger, and Dan's has thrown its hat into the rink for consideration. The burgers here aren't revolutionary - you won't be scratching your head wondering how the pairing of a fig/raspberry/snozzberry reduction and elevated cheesy puffs came to be burger accoutrements; Dan's sticks to what they know - the basics. And sometimes, well sometimes, you just need a taste of life's simple pleasures. Like a straight-up greasy and grilled beef burger, with the almost so-normal-they're-hip-again ketchup, mustard and onions. And curly fries. For the love of all that is artery-clogging, get the curly fries. This place should've put some serious consideration into installing a nap station during the renos, as you will be left with no energy to exert yourself in the nightmare of a parking lot/drive-through situation after your body shuts down to process all the ah, nutrients you've just consumed. Do I think Dan's is the premier patty in town? No. But it's straight-forward and delicious, and comes with a side of 1950's diner kitsch, so it's worth the pit stop. Word of the wise: pass on the milkshakes; I found the chocolate shake to taste of Hershey's syrup and not even be remotely worth the calories. (If calorie-minding can even be uttered in an establishment such as this without people laughing you out.) read more

Dan's Hamburgers - The basics. - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Nothing really impressive about this place. Staff was ok. Dining area was fairly clean. Although they forgot to give me my shake with my order, it was delicious. Probably won't be back, but... who knows. read more

I Liked it! YAY!!! I am not a fan of the hamburger; Why? A) always seem to be too dry B) seasoning is off C) French fries out shine the burger D) all of the above You're probably guessing D? ding ding ding!!! The burger was GREAT here though!! I generally hate going to burger joints because to me, they always taste the same, with the same cardboard texture and the same french fries. I'm probably over exaggerating... The Hickory burger here is awesome! Juicy, and not dry at all!!! Get the Hickory sauce on the side, some people like to get more and some (like me, I like to just dip my burgers) Pickles!? YES PLEASE :) I also LOVE LOVE LOVE their curly seasoned fries, so so good! Their burgers come in 3 different sizes, so depending on the size of your appetite, you can choose accordingly; I went for the medium and the fries filled me up. Service was also great here especially close to closing time, they weren't rushing around trying to clean around customers; we enjoyed every bit of our food and headed out. I will definitely be returning :) Thanks Dan's Burgers! read more

Dan's Hamburgers - Hickory burger nom nom - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Living down the street from Dan's is v dangerous. This place has the best burgers I've ever had IN MAH LIIIIIIIFE. I'm not typically a big burger fan, but after tasting the perfectly seasoned beef, buttery bun, and melty cheese that is a Dan's hamburger, I find myself wanting to go here all the time. The food is yummy and made from scratch, which you know because it takes forever. Be prepared to spend 15+ minutes in the drive thru, even. You can call orders in, but should go in to get them since the drive thru wait is so long. Their malts are okay, and the chicken strips and gravy pretty good too. They don't have any sort of chicken sandwich, which is too bad. The burgers alone get 4 stars, though. read more

Dan's started a debate in my office the other day that can only be described as EPIC. I'll spare you all the details but I will tell you the aggregate score for all of my office mates ( about 20) and I went as follows. Best burger in Austin( based on the merit of the burger alone) : 1. Dan's 2. Hut's 3. Hopdoddy 4. P.Terry's 5. Casino El Camino 6. Wholly Cow Honorable mention: The Jackalope ( yes we said it) & Shake Shack Don't take our word for it try em all, but you would be hard pressed to find a better burger than Dan's in central Texas and you would be remiss if you didn't get to every one of these places at some point. I also feel the need to add the side note all of the folks who voted have been in auditing for at least 3 years. I don't say that to be " that way" I say it because we have all had a chance to munch on some good local burgers in that time. We didn't exclude anyone it just shook out like that and the vegan burger eating population was represented. read more

I've been coming to Dan's Hamburgers since I moved to Austin in 1990. I moved to Dallas but now I move back to Austin and I love living in Austin because I get to go to Dan's. Best hamburger I've ever had in my whole life and I'm 52 read more

If you haven't had Dan's breakfast tacos what are you doing! My brother came home one day with some breakfast tacos and my taste buds exploded! The portion size are large like they should be in Texas. So you should be completely full with just two. What really makes me love those tacos are the potato they use. They don't use cubbed potatoes like most do. They use hash browns and their hash browns are sooo good. The egg, potato, and sausage are good too but I'm not a big fan of sausage. Potato, egg, and cheese are the way to go for me. They're egg and bacon sandwiches are also really good! My brother loves their biscut and gravy plate. I have yet to try. Definitely will continue to stop by when I can! read more

Places like this keep Austin in the running as Burger Capital of America. Dan's serves classic, thin-style hamburgers (the type made popular by national fast food chains), but they cook each one to order. This ain't no McDonalds where your burger is sitting on a steam tray for 6 hours before you bite into it. They also add this crunchy vegetable condiment, kind of like a coleslaw but not overpowering (I hate coleslaw but I love this). Overall, they take a classic American food and do it right. They've got it down to a science. Definitely among my top three favorite burger joints in Austin. My advice: Unless you have time to burn, be like the smart folks and call in your order in advance. Cooking each burger to order means you'll have to wait about 15 minutes for your food. That's not really long by normal standards, but somehow it seems like forever when you're waiting for "fast food". I've heard they have good breakfasts, and I'm looking forward to trying them in the future. I would give five stars, but as someone else already mentioned, it is a bit dirty inside. Not absolutely disgusting, but it could use a good professional cleaning. read more

Dan's Hamburgers - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Soooo good! Got the double with cheese and the drive thru line was super fast! I also ordered the large Curley fries and they were huge! Beware that the size large can serve a small community lol read more