Great place for families with young kids, or people that need a reminder not to have kids. Excellent advertisement for birth control, really. There's an outdoor play area that attracts them like moths to a flame, but the tiny humans really are everywhere, running, screaming, doing whatever their half-developed brains tell them to. No shade, I respect that and am happy there's a place where they can eat and their parents can grab a beer, but know what you're getting yourself into. For vegans, options are predictably limited but acceptable. Get a veggie burger patty and slap it on a salad. Not every meal has to be a big event. It's perfectly fine. read more

Excellent time visiting this Hat Creek location! Plenty of kid friendly options and a nice play area (slide, outdoor climbing, etc.). The food was speedy, the staff was very friendly, and the menu has a few alcoholic drink options for adults as well. Appreciate that they don't nickel and dime here, and it's solid pricing overall for higher quality than most plain fast food options! There's plenty of seating and parking nearby, so just have to loop around the street or garage. read more

When Hat Creek first came onto the Austin scene. I really loved them. They were reasonably priced for a fast food burger and you could tell they took a great deal of pride in their product. These days, at least at this location, the experience is pretty much lacking in atmosphere and food. The cashier had zero personality, mumbled in taking our order and didn't smile or make eye contact. The tastiest thing on the burger was the pickles! I won't be returning to the Domain location. read more

The burger was okay not bad, but nothing special either. Fries? Mid. I really wanted to like this spot, it's so chill and a great spot to bring your family as they have a playground and patio seating, however just didn't fully hit the spot, especially such a high price for a small burger. read more

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Ordering was quick but the wait time to get our order was ridiculous!! There were only four tables of customers in the store. The wait time kills the store. Over 45 minutes to get a burger is crazy!!! The floors are somewhat dirty and there were flies inside the restaurant. Food was ok once we finally received it but nothing special. read more

It was my first time going to Hat Creek, after reading the reviews I made my way over. We ordered The Big Hat and The Veggie Burger (duh, for me haha). Both burgers were delicious! Now I should note that I took the mustard off of my burger but I would suggest keeping the mustard or trying a different sauce. And speaking of sauce- the hat sauce and the happy sauce are both terrible. Sorry. It's my truth though. Any who, we also ordered a side of french fries and a side of sweet potato fries. It's something about the cut of the sweet potato fries that fell flat for us so I'll pass on those next time. The customer service was great, and the staff are helpful. Hat Creek is quite spacious with indoor and outdoor seating, with the outdoor seating being covered. I did a pickup order to-go. Also, be aware that there is only street/garage parking within The Domain. Will I go back? Sure thing. read more

Hat Creek Burger Company - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was seriously craving a burger, and this spot hit the mark perfectly! I ordered the vegetarian burger with house sauce (not a big fan of mustard), paired with sweet potato fries and a Coke Zero. The veggie patty was incredibly crispy and worked so well with the burger. Sweet potato fries are often soggy, but these were perfectly crispy and absolutely delicious, especially with the variety of sauces Hat Creek offers. Topping it all off with a cold, refreshing Coke Zero made the meal complete. I'd 100% come back! read more

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Hat creek here in the domain is a gem. Great burgers and family oriented, Hat creek is the spot to bring your family if you have children. they have a playground onsite and reasonable prices for burgers ranging from $6-12. make it a combo for another $6. So the another burger spots you can compare it to is shake shack ( which is also in the same shopping area). Starting with price they are about the same which is why we are making this comparison. In terms of Burgers, HC has smashed patties and a toast bun. I like the HC sauce and the flavor of the burger. However, compared to SS, I prefer the potato bun and overall composition of the burger. HC is less greasy than SS but I've never eaten a burger because I'm trying to be healthy. Venue: HC all the way! I love that they have an outdoor playground, TVs and drinks for adults and kids. Great place to meet up with other families to watch the game and distract the kiddos. Overall, I like Hat Creek Burger Company in the domain. The location is accessible and close to the major shopping/restaurant area of the mall. They have a playground and the burgers are pretty good. If I was trying to just grab a burger and go I might choose another burger joint. (My favorite here in Austin is Buddy's Burgers) For the location, entertainment and value, Hat Creek is five stars. read more

Juicy tasty burgers with outside seating option. Great specials as well. Service is a bit slow, however

Tried this place hoping for a good burger, but I was really disappointed. The patty was so dry it was almost crumbly, and the bun tasted stale, like it had been sitting out for days. Definitely not worth the price--won't be coming back. The location is great though with a play area for kids. But horrible burgers. read more

I really enjoyed my experience. I'm a fan of their menu design. It was easy to view and aesthetically pleasing. I ordered the keto burger bowl which had two patties, cheese, bacon, avocado, on spinach and an order of tots. I appreciate the melted cheese and bacon was perfect. The tots had the right amount of crunch and crispiness. There's a LOT of burger joints in Austin. This place is one of the better ones, for sure. Check 'em out! read more

Hat Creek Burger Company - Keto bowl w/ tots - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

So happy they are at the domain ! I can't say any bad about my experience. The staff is courteous & our food came out quick . I love their fries. Gersahi took my order & he was so friendly & sweet. Thanked us for coming & helped us clean up . Love love this place ! read more

After reading reviews and perusing the menu online, I was very much looking forward to visiting Hat Creek. Unfortunately, it didn't go too well. I went to the location at The Domain and arrived before the lunch crowd showed up. It's a smallish location although there's a decent amount of covered outdoor seating. I ordered a cowboy burger as a lettuce wrap. It came out sloppy (see photo) with a pile of lettuce and not done very neatly. It made it hard to hold the burger and stingy toppings so I ended up removing most of the lettuce. The burger patty itself was pretty good quality, not very well seasoned but you could tell the meat was better than your typical ground round. Their signature Hat Creek sauce was also pretty tasty, reminding me somewhat of a thin Thousand Island dressing. However, I ordered bacon as an add-on and it was awful, chopped into small pieces that were tough as cartilage. They almost could not be chewed. Bacon should be placed in strips on a burger but I think that maybe it was chopped to hide the horrible texture. The server at the counter was pleasant enough but a little dingy-had to repeat my order a couple times and after it was rung up, I had to remind the staff that it was to be a lettuce wrap as it wasn't printed on the ticket. I left some comments on the survey link from the receipt but I haven't as yet heard anything back from management. I'll update the review if I do. There are a lot of great places for burgers in Austin so it's a pretty competitive market: JewBoy, Dan's, Buddha Burger (a recent discovery for me) or even Five Guys for that matter. That said, if this is typical of Hat Creek burgers, I'd prefer pretty much anyplace else. read more

Hat Creek Burger Company - Cowboy burger as a lettuce wrap. Notice the bacon bits instead of a strip. - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love this place , best burgers and salads , the customer service is great and they have the best sweet potato fries ever !,

Hat creek has really great outdoor seating. Lots of tables, benches, and slides for kids. I got the dirty worm shake, which tastes like cookies n cream with a few gummy worms on top. The gummy worms are hard to get with a straw-you can use a spoon. This was a pretty good shake. The fried pickles were too salty. Unfortunately, I could not finish and I am a big fan of pickles. All I could taste was salt with every bite. read more

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I tried the classic, a double meat hamburger with American cheese, bacon, grilled onions and "hat sauce". I'm not entirely sure what's in the hat sauce, but it tasted like a combination of ketchup, mayo, and something peppery. It's a solid fast food burger. read more

Hat Creek Burger Company - The Classic - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love this place. The domain location has a great outdoor seating area right next to a play area for children. Great beers for around $4 a cup, great sweet potato fries, and great burgers! Only thing I don't like here is the fried pickles (I'm picky with those things!) read more

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The customer service was very good. It's simply a decent burger place though. Especially for the price, I'd much rather go to other burger places. P Terrys is much cheaper and has better food IMO. Maybe I caught them on a bad day. I'm not saying the food is bad by the way, just saying it's simply decent and that I personally will seek other burger places before I seek out Hat Creek. I wouldn't discourage anyone from going and this review is not meant to. I just think it's...decent at best. read more

Hat Creek Burger Company - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

We love Hat Creek, reasonable prices and serving sizes. Never had a customer service issue either. I usually go with large groups and our orders are always correct. read more

I've lived in Austin, TX for 15 years and have never had such horrible food and service. Avoid this place at all costs. They put way too much ICE in my drink and the burger was dry. There are way better places to dine around town including P Terrys. read more

After waiting in line a decent amount of time all we wanted to order was a milkshake. Was informed they had nobody to make it until there is nobody in line. Even though the time to make one shake is how long it takes one full order. He obviously didn't want to take my order. Walked away empty handed. read more

This was our first time ever trying this place. I got the cowboy burger and the wife got the classic. Best burgers we've had in a long time. Sooooo goooddd!! Even the kids liked their burgers and grilled cheese. The place was nice and clean. It was raining out so the kids didn't get to play outside but it looked fun. The sweet potatoe fries were awesome and the regular fries were seasoned well also. The 3 different sauces they have are all good and have different tastes. I can honestly say I don't ever remember tasting anything like them. We will definitely be eating there again before we leave town. I wish they had some onion rings. read more

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you can not call in order if you don't have a card !!! they only except cash and you have to go through drive, or order inside. totally absurd! do better!! you guys are not fast creating orders as is!!! read more

I removed my previous bad review because a manager reached out and compensated me for my bad experience. Well, after coming back I had an even worse experience with the same problem. Seems like they think they can just give someone money for a bad experience without actually addressing problems with their staff or false advertising. Long story short, they like charging extra for domestic draft beers and gaslighting people by saying they don't sell the domestic draft beers that they advertise and that are clearly being served. They sell the beer, they just don't honor the price they offer in big bold letters on the menu. According to the 16 year old serving beer: bud light, Michelob ultra, and Miller are not domestic beers and being "on tap" is different from draft. Nice. Never coming back, happy to take all the money you want to send me but it's still not worth the bad attitudes, gaslighting, and false advertising. read more

What a great place. Tables inside and lots of picnic tables outside in a covered area with a cute trailer and slide for the kids to play. We all had beef burgers with fries. Burgers were delicious and I can't stop raving about the fries...hand cut but slim and piping hot! I never think to put mustard on my burger but it came that way so I went with it and now I might have to continue on with that! Much better than In and Out, Shake Shack, Johnny Rockets, etc. read more

5 stars if you have toddlers, this place is great! The food is really good but be prepared to spend about $15 for burger and fries. The fries come in a massive portion, so they're definitely shareable with the whole family. I got the Cowboy Burger (bacon cheeseburger) minus the veggies. It's not the best burger I've had, but many factors above most fast food places. Their chicken and milkshakes have been excellent when I've gotten them on the past. The main downside is it's one of the few places in the domain that has an area for kids (a positive if you have little ones). They are normally really cute. I watched one today dip his nose in some fry sauce and exclaim "I tasted it!"... made me smile. Other times the parents can let them get out of hand and you can't wait to get out of there. Quick tips: - If you're a regular put your number in their Fivestars system when you pay. You'll earn points towards free items/ discounts. - Don't forget to grab the fry sauce. It's delicious! read more

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Good, simple burger place. I ordered the classic and it came with two delicious patties, lots of onions, cheese, bacon and hat sauce. The hat sauce is kind of a mayo, ketchup based mix? I honestly don't know but, it was good. They have fry sauce and a mustard sauce that dip well with the burger too. No veggies on this burger, so keep that in mind if you like that. They might be able to add it on, but I didn't think to ask. The fries were nice and crispy, no complaints there. It's a little expensive for a burger, but pretty comparable to Shake Shack and other competitors, Overall, hits the spot and would visit again. read more

Hat Creek Burger Company - The Classic Burger - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

My favorite Fast Food Turkey Burger place. Anytime I go to this location I am always greeted with the most pleasant staff, and they are always ready to assist. When it comes to my Hat Creek cravings. They are REAL! I typically get the little turkey with pepper jack, mustard, no tomatoes, and the (free) grilled onions and jalapenos. MMMM MMM And their fries are the best. The patty is always cooked to perfection, the bun is soft and yummy. Everything is freshly made daily. This is one of the best Turkey Burgers in town, hands down. A locally owned, amazing place for kids as there is a playscape outside. There is a small area inside to eat, and larger covered area outside with huge fans and mist sprayers on a Hot Texas Day. Go try it, there's a yummy burger waiting on ya! read more

Hat Creek Burger Company - Little Turkey - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good service, got all orders right. Chicken sandwich grilled was good, nice bun. Fries were meh.

I went because the reviews said it was great! Boy! were they wrong! I've had much better burgers off the interstate before, the sides were meh, too. my family I was visiting said it's really the play areas the mom's love not the food so much. aha! The ambiance is designed for kid play, the food is a la cart, everything is an add-on price wise and not a basic burger to start with to play or alter. I'm not really coming back to the area except to see family and definitely won't be coming back here. On a side note, the service was friendly, helpful and kind. The place was clean but I didn't use the bathroom so your on your own there. read more

The sweet potato fries could use more salt and the chocolate shake had a good amount of thick whipped cream that's more akin to cool whip vs the spray stuff out the can but the shake itself was just vanilla blended with chocolate syrup. However, the turkey burger was delicious. I do kind of wish the burger patty itself was thicker but it was beautifully done and the three sauces they provide gives you a lot of options. I liked one best with the fries and one best with the burger but I think there's something for everyone. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Ohhhhh my Goddie way toooo hottie!! These are the best fries I've had since I've been in Texas! Seriously... thin and crunchy on the outside, hot and soft on the inside, the perfect amount of salt, and all presented in a standup bag! DELICIOUS! The signature burger was good with its spicy sauerkraut and sauce with two patties of meat... DELECTABLE! My boys "little hat" burgers we on home made rolls instead of buns and they DEVOURED them. The place was cool... smaller then the round rock location but what would you expect when it's located in the Domain. It might be smaller but they still had a great play area! Indoor or outdoor seating! And good food! My boys and I really loved this stop on our boys day out! read more

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This has been the fourth time I drive all the way out here and they don't accept cash because only one of their registers work like that. Ridiculous. I had to drive home empty handed. Their management is out to lunch and I sincerely DONT RECOMMEND this establishment. Get your sh-- together. This country is falling apart. read more

great! Food was quick. Delicious. Play area is nice, not too big where kiddos can get lost. Everything is enclosed.

Ordered online for easy pick up. 1. Order was ready for pick up on time 2. Fries were really good 3. Turkey burger did not have cheese or avocado as I requested (and paid for), and the burger was a crumbled mess. Way too salty. Will not likely try again. read more

Hat Creek Burger Company - Crumbled Turkey burger - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Safety first. Tables well spaced, an open air eating section, hand sanitizer readily available. The cowboy burger, 2- patties,red onions,bbq sauce and pickles. Texas you don't serve good pickles. My husband said it's missing umph!! It's pickled but not dill or sweet and not sour pucker enough. The burger was large and juicy, flavorful cheese, nice bite from the red onion. Fried to rival McDonald. The shakes appeared thin, but on contrary , held there own. Chocolate was good, but the strawberry shake left me sitting amongst s mounds of berry plants, inhaling the summer sweet and juiciness. read more

Hat Creek Burger Company - Cowboy Hat Burger - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Fantastic burgers and fast service. Burgers are better than McDonald's but it also cost more than 99cents but it's worth I had the big hat and my parents were in town my mom had the original dad had the cowboy fantastic food and the ambience was pretty good reminded me of a burger stand. read more

We had a good experience here. The service was friendly and fast. They have tables inside and outside. They have highchairs and an awesome playground. It is all fenced in and the ground is padded so it is safe and fun for the kids. The food was really good too. They have fun sauces by the drinks and napkins station. My husband ordered their classic burger and I got their grilled chicken sandwich. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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Came to this place because of the rating. I am very pleased that I stopped here. I got the cowboy burger, fries, drink and chips/queso. Food was great and delivered to my table promptly. The lady taking my order was very friendly and made the place feel like a home spot. The atmosphere is one of the most welcoming for families. There is an outside area that has a small play area for children. If you're considering a burger, this is the place. They also serve beer on tap, what a bonus!!! read more

Every one at this location is always nice and friendly, customer service is great! My food is always good served fresh and hot the way I like, popular spot. Although they stay busy they still take care of you right away. read more