Hat Creek

I love this neighborhood Wendy's that is close to our home. Kids also love it when dropping them…read moreoff after school to grab a quick meal and hang out with her friends. The interior has been recently updated and it looks amazing!. The service and the food were a lot better than I expected and we will be back soon!

Avoid this location, very rude manager she got upset when I told her they messed up my order and…read moreyanked the messed up burger out of my hand very rudely I won't ever be going to this location.

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4/2024

P. Terry's Burger Stand

3.4(133 reviews)

2.8 mi

They're always so patient when i get off of work late at night.. so thankful they're on my way…read morehome! Every time everyone is so nice, don't listen to the 'service to be desired' reviews! The food always is very comforting to have after a long night

Came here for dinner last night and this location was great! P. Terry's is always so good, I love…read morehow they've prioritized affordability and quality ingredients. Service here was good and the food was great! Will definitely be back :)

1.2 mi•Far West/Northwest Hills

P. Terry's all-natural Crispy Chicken Burger packs 31g of protein and is made without added antibiotics or growth hormones.

Hand-cut in our restaurants, P. Terry's uses special Idaho Burbank potatoes to create the perfect french fries.

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P. Terry's award-winning Veggie Burger is baked in our own ovens and never frozen.

McDonald's

1.6(129 reviews)

I was back in this area and decided to see how this location was running after the last time I…read morevisited. I used my app and chose curbside. After checking in I set my time watch and started my wait. I was there around 3:00, so definitely not a meal rush time, so I had great expectations of good service. Happily, after what I consider a reasonable wait, a courteous employee arrived at my vehicle window with my food. The food was hot and packaged correctly. I'm very pleased that this was how things turned out. I can recall a previous experience when the store ignored curbside customers. They have clearly fixed this. For that reason, I'm happy to increase my stars for this review.

First time here and everything went super well! I am surprised about the previous reviews but hope…read morethis business thrives! Did Curbside and the staff came out super quickly, we also used the restroom for my daughter and it was clean. My order was exactly as I requested!

1.6 mi•Crestview, Allandale

This is what my McRib looked like one pickle four little onions

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Top Notch

3.9(935 reviews)

Me and my daughter stopped by on our way back from an appointment. I told her some time that we…read moreneeded to drive around to everywhere Dazed & Confused was filmed and surprisingly we stopped by here. It looks just like the movie still and quite cute. We. pulled into the stall and placed our order, someone came out soon after to take our card payment. We took photos while waiting for our food, once our food came out we went back to the car and ate. I didn't take any photos b/c we were starving that day. She got a burger and said that it did not disappoint and I got fries and fried okra. I loved the okra but I am also a big fan of fried okra.

I got dragged here again this weekend and the burger was still just mediocre at best. The only…read morething they have going for themselves is the movie nostalgia, in my opinion. Granted, I've only ever done burgers and fries. What am I suppose to like here?

'56 Ford Fairlane (kid's meal)

Onion rings

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Longhorn special and chicken strip.

Cabo Bob's Burritos

4.2(277 reviews)

2.2 mi

UPDATE: Received a personal reach out from the management team, letting me know exactly what…read morehappened at the restaurant today and apologizing for the experience. It's not often I make a review of a customer service experience like this, but the personal touch here to make it right REALLY made a difference. OP: Genuinely love the food but do NOT order curbside at this location. I pulled up early, clicked the link to let them know I was here, got a notice that my order would be out soon. Waited over 30 minutes and went inside to find out that my order had been ready for 20 minutes according to the ticket, and no one brought it out. Wasted my entire lunch break for nothing. The location at Anderson Mill is reliable and prompt.

We love having a Cabo Bob's in the neighborhood. The food is always fresh and delicious, and there…read moreare great options. I normally have a salad with the bowls and burritos are also delicious. The restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly. It is often busy so expect to lineup and wait. The team does a great job of moving people through quickly. The tortillas are homemade and so delicious. I also love the grilled zucchini and squash as a vegetarian option. Cabo Bob's offers a reward program so collect punches for a free meal or a free t-shirt!

Inside seating

Pictured are three fish tacos.

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Whataburger

2.3(183 reviews)

2.1 mi•Allandale

Ordered through the mobile app for late-night curbside pickup, and everything went surprisingly…read moresmoothly. The food was ready pretty quickly, and the curbside pickup was fast and easy, probably one of the best curbside experiences I've had (a big surprise). The parking lot was clean with plenty of room, which was a nice bonus. The food was fine too. For fast food, consistency is what really counts.

Okay they have improved! Curbside was pretty fast today so I'm back to give 4 stars (increase from…read more1 star for the last year).

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Happy Chicks

4.0(132 reviews)

0.8 mi•Allandale

I was hopping into the Aristocrat Lounge for a private event and after getting there a little too…read moreearly, my buddy and I decided to hit up Happy Chicks for a quick bite beforehand. I've been to their location off 6th street, but I couldn't remember a thing. Here, I knew I wouldn't forget. Happy Chicks off Burnet is small. There's like 5 tables inside, and the line's path wraps around them. Their menu is simple. Chicken fingers? If so, how many? I ordered their Happy Chick with 3 tenders that I got spicy. All orders come with fries plus an extra side and a sauce. I got a side of their mac and cheese and some honey mustard. Chicken is an uphill battle especially if it's cooked shortly after ordering. 10 minutes later, and our food was served to us outside. The breading on those tenders was intense. They were crispy with an earth-shattering crunch with plenty of flavor. The spicy was not spicy whatsoever. Just a slightly more seasoned tender. The fries were crispy and a pretty standard affair at a local spot like Happy Chicks. The mac was a great side choice as I thought they did a pretty nice job with them as well. The prices were pretty fair with a chicken sandwich costing $9.99 and my 3-piece meal costing me a cool $12.50 There's so many chicken tender spots going around in Texas, but it's always cool to come to an Austin-localized spot to mack down on some poultry. RIYL: Tendernism

This was my first visit to Happy Chicks, and it was delicious! The spicy chicken strips were…read moreflavorful with a nice spice level, but not too spicy. The fries were crispy and crunchy, and the fruit cup was fresh and delicious. The restaurant was clean and the staff were friendly. I will definitely be back!

Happy Chick meal

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Pita Fusion

4.4(58 reviews)

2.0 mi•Allandale

Ordered lunch again from here today and everything was very good yet again! I really enjoyed the…read morebuild you own bowl. The sauces were awesome.

Food and service are always amazing! I always visit when I'm in Austin. I wish there were more…read morelocations.

1.9 mi•Far West/Northwest Hills

Gyro...

Grilled Chicken Pita with Jalapeño Ranch on wheat pita bread.

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Gyro Pita with Tzatziki from Pita Fusion.

5280 Burger & Taphouse

4.3(314 reviews)

I was having a recovery day and was a bit rundown and couldn't figure out what would actually be…read moreenjoyable for dinner, till I remembered I had a $5 credit from Toast for 5280 Burgers... They have a lot of fancy burgers with lots of stuff on them, but I just wanted something delicious and filling...and the Ultimate Cheeseburger was perfect! Just 2 thick quarter pound burgers, tons of cheese (cheddar, Swiss, and American cheese), plus 5280 sauce and pickles. Only thing I didn't have on it was the pickles. This burger is so flavorful and juicy and is actually making me feel better. The combination of all that cheese and a touch of sauce on both sides of the bun just made my body feel good and I'll have a good sleep tonight for sure!!! Btw, despite the restaurant being very busy when I arrived to pickup my order, it was actually ready before the quoted pickup time!

Fries need to be ordered separate from burgers? Drinks are flat. And server sets the tip high by…read moredefault. Steakhouse burger was quite small. Not a good experience. Won't return.

1.4 mi•Crestview, Allandale

Draft Rotating selection

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Outdoor seating

Tumble 22 Chicken Joint

4.0(1.3k reviews)

Was told this was an Austin staple and it did not disappoint! Came in around lunchtime just for a…read moreto go order and they have a big bar right in the center where you can order food and drinks. The server came and asked for my order and I said it was my first time here and she was super happy to help! She gave me several recommendations and I opted for the 3 piece tenders level 2 spicy and the Mac and cheese. The tenders were nice and large and juicy and the breading was crispy but not oily. The Mac and cheese was rich and so cheesy! The best part was the comeback sauce which paired with the chicken so nicely. Very awesome laid back casual spot to have lunch or dinner!

I got a grilled Korean chicken burger and a large side of coleslaw. The sandwich fell apart and my…read morebasket and hands were covered with sauce. I was grateful for the napkins already at our table, and used many until I decided to just use a fork and knife to eat my sandwich. As a coleslaw connoisseur, I get coleslaw as a side whenever it's offered. The slaw here tasted like it was out of a tub. Similar to the sandwich, it was very watery and I didn't want to finish it before we left. All that said, I will be returning here and will probably order something totally different next time. This place has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Our host and waiter were incredibly attentive and kind to us on the patio, and I enjoyed a chat with some of the wait staff as I was leaving. Really - the staff here was incredible.

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Open kitchen near entrance

Szechuan Fries - not that hot. More sweet surprisingly

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Reilly P.

2

22

0

9 years ago

Fellowship, family, bible, church. Close your eyes and picture those words coming out of the mouth of a person who BELIEVES it's appropriate to charge these absolutely insulting prices for a very mediocre product. This is a review for the SXSW food truck, not the restaurant. $10.25 for a double cheeseburger. (The most pathetic DCB you can imagine). It's sad. Dry, awful, this is clearly not even close to fresh and I still had to wait for it.. There are a myriad of cheap-ass Sysco condiments. For this price at least look like you're trying, how much more expensive is Heinz Ketchup? Do you really want people to know how badly they're getting ripped off? Next is side dishes: Chips, $3.25. Chips cost $3.25. No, not a full sized bag of super amazing gold-plated chips cooked in angel tears, just regular ol' chips. The kind you get anywhere else for .89¢. Not French fries. A tiny bag of chips. Total so far: $13.50... Thirsty? That'll cost you something. Something awful. It's 4.25 for a Pepsi. For Pepsi? Everyone knows soda pop is the least expensive thing at a restaurant, and the most marked menu item. It probably cost them 60¢ per bottle of Pepsi (who even drinks Pepsi anyway?) And they think it's absolutely okay to charge you $4.25. Price so far: $17.75 for a miserable burger, a bag of chips, and a Pepsi. Plus tip. Oh yeah, I did leave a tip. Because I'm a gentleman, not because the grumpy staff deserved it. Total cost: $20.00. $17.75 food + $2 tip + 25¢ because I gave a $20. I know it must be expensive to rent space right outside of the Austin Convention Center but this is robbery. read more

Dames V.

0

1

0

3 years ago

Recently, after a tiring day, I ordered from Hat Creek Burgers and sadly discovered my salad was missing upon arriving home. Too exhausted to go back, I arranged a local courier pick-up. To my surprise, the Hat Creek team not only swiftly addressed the issue but also included a heartwarming and quite frankly outstanding $30 gift card in the bag. Despite my initial disappointment, their exceptional service, cleanliness, and delicious food turned the experience around. Hat Creek Burgers truly goes above and beyond! read more

Joshua S.

0

6

0

4 years ago

I came here today for lunch. The man taking orders at the front who I believe was the manager had outstanding customer service! He was very friendly and we chatted a bit. My food came out and it was delicious as always. As I was leaving, the same man mentioned me by name and told me to have a great weekend. Awesome customer service! read more

Paul R.

878

40

8

16 years ago

I have eaten at the Hat Creek Burger company I guess about 6 or 7 times. I have always had a consistent experience - simply great! Love the cheeseburgers, hand cut fries and the vanilla malt! It reminded me of days gone by! Damn good stuff! Thanks for cooking my favorite meal - BURGERS! read more

Henry K.

56

11

3

4 years ago

To quote pulp fiction: this is a tasty burger! Really dig the dipping sauces for everything, I don't really know which one is which so just get all three and try them. The burgers are cooked to order so they are always hot and fresh. read more

james g.

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4

1

16 years ago

for a fast food kinda burger these guys are top pretty tasty. i was skeptical at first when i saw this place renevated and done up. It took me a good 3 months to even try it but it ended up being pretty tasty. read more

Tatum L.

5

6

0

9 years ago

A good hamburger and a playground are hard to find together. I got my 2 kids to both eat healthy food and play themselves out.

Rhonda M.

40

56

1

11 years ago

Long wait for the very average overpriced burger. There are many restaurants offering a better burger for cheaper.

Fletch R.

5

43

4

2 years ago

Hate Creek. Racist company. Supports facsism. Please avoid. Better burgers at many other places in Austin area.

Jake W.

82

6

3

2 years ago

Very nice and friendly staff. Great burgers for the price of fast food places. Fries were amazing as well.

Margi G.

97

42

32

5 years ago

Good hamburgers but not great hamburgers. Outside seating is nice and great for families.

A B.

0

25

0

10 years ago

I'm a fan but wish they had more food selection as my daughter never gets full there.

Larry S.

60

3

23

9 years ago

Hats off to this place. They do have some damn good Burgers. I will be back.

Jason S.

0

15

0

15 years ago

Service is some of the best; if it is not right, they will make it right!

Rashay giezele L.

0

1

0

15 years ago

Worst burgers ever everything was burnt and did not taste good at all.

Ryan B.

0

29

6

8 years ago

Great for couples with kids. We eat lunch here almost once a weekend.

anon a.

0

1

0

15 years ago

friendly staff... Especially that cute black girl in the drive thru

Sara F.

0

17

0

15 years ago

Juicy good burger. Recommed this one. Service was great when I went

Levi S.

7

129

10

16 years ago

Decent burger and fries, but not worth a special trip.

Keith M.

0

4

0

16 years ago

decent burger...not the best but I will def go back..

Hat Creek - burgers - Updated September 2026

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I was hopping into the Aristocrat Lounge for a private event and after getting there a little too…read moreearly, my buddy and I decided to hit up Happy Chicks for a quick bite beforehand. I've been to their location off 6th street, but I couldn't remember a thing. Here, I knew I wouldn't forget. Happy Chicks off Burnet is small. There's like 5 tables inside, and the line's path wraps around them. Their menu is simple. Chicken fingers? If so, how many? I ordered their Happy Chick with 3 tenders that I got spicy. All orders come with fries plus an extra side and a sauce. I got a side of their mac and cheese and some honey mustard. Chicken is an uphill battle especially if it's cooked shortly after ordering. 10 minutes later, and our food was served to us outside. The breading on those tenders was intense. They were crispy with an earth-shattering crunch with plenty of flavor. The spicy was not spicy whatsoever. Just a slightly more seasoned tender. The fries were crispy and a pretty standard affair at a local spot like Happy Chicks. The mac was a great side choice as I thought they did a pretty nice job with them as well. The prices were pretty fair with a chicken sandwich costing $9.99 and my 3-piece meal costing me a cool $12.50 There's so many chicken tender spots going around in Texas, but it's always cool to come to an Austin-localized spot to mack down on some poultry. RIYL: Tendernism

This was my first visit to Happy Chicks, and it was delicious! The spicy chicken strips were…read moreflavorful with a nice spice level, but not too spicy. The fries were crispy and crunchy, and the fruit cup was fresh and delicious. The restaurant was clean and the staff were friendly. I will definitely be back!

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Short Stop has been a long-time staple in the city and surrounding suburbs. We have some solid…read moreentries in the fast-food burger scene with P. Terry's and In and Out (solid burger, awful fries, admittedly), but for my money, Short Stop delivers the best all-around experience. Their burgers resemble the flavor of Burger King, except Short Stop doesn't just use chemicals to create the flavor. Also, I have yet to find a better fast food French fry than Short Stop. P Terrys gives SS a run for its money in the burger category, but the fries put SS about PT for me. Additionally, SS has additional menu items which are super solid, namely the catfish and Chicken Slammer sandwich. Seriously, the Slammer is a hidden gem on the menu. One thing worth noting is that I have been to Short Stop dozens of times, and they have yet to make a single mistake on any of my orders.

My daughter and stop at your Anderson Lane location at least 3 days a week always get the same…read morething. Our order is always perfect hot and fresh, and the employees that wait on us are amazing the best customer service possible. My daughter and I both work in the the same industry, and I tell you, you have have such amazing service before going into work ourselves makes us just keep coming back every day. Always stay wonderful shortstop. Your food is amazing. Shame on some of them others that can't or know how to deliver perfect food and service. My name is Mary and my daughter's name is Pamela. Thanks for the amazing experience every single time we go.

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