This is our kind of BBQ joint. Nothing fancy, nothing pretentious, just good, down-home Texas BBQ…read moreserved fast and friendly. The owner came right up to the window, talked us through what they had and told us about the day's special. Just good old-fashioned hospitality. We had the pulled pork and brisket sandwiches, and both were delicious. And whoever decided to toast those buns knew what they were doing - that little extra touch made a good sandwich even better. The place is simple, no-frills and gets right down to business: good BBQ, friendly folks and quick service. Exactly the kind of hometown spot you hope to stumble across in a Texas town. We'll sure be back next time we're through Lampasas

Marginal food, self service, no ambiance at all. This is a town with very few choices for dining…read moreout. You'd have to try real hard to put up a more un-appealing storefront and ordering station than those at Young's BBQ. Crude set-up, lackluster atmosphere with sloppy hand scribbled notes taped or thumbtacked to most of the walls, cheap paper plates, all plastic eating utensils -- just a sad way to see a restaurant being run. A smart investor would build a clean, pleasant, well-run barbecue restaurant in Lampasas... right next door. I had the pork ribs, cold and disappointing. The pinto beans were tasty but room temperature. "Would you like something to drink? Get it yourself!" And half of the drink selections were out of order with handwritten notes stuck to the dispensers. Our order was 2 pork ribs for me and tea to drink; a chopped sandwich and tea for my lunchtime companion... nearly $35 Never, ever again. By the way, the kitchen lady came out wearing a gray tee-shirt with a word across the front -- It said, "BULLS***!" I had to wholeheartedly agree. But that's about all they got right.

Road stop but the food is outstanding. Fresh made by 1 man and very full of flavors. Got the gyro…read moresalad and was good portion on the meat. Everything tasted wonderful.

Just walking into the place, it stinks of old deep fried oil/grease…read more Not very clean. Turned around and walked back out.

Food is good and always consistent. Service is personable…read moreand speed depends on number of customers. "The kitchen" as known locally has a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere and is one of places that groups of friends can gather and visit.

If you're hungry, this is your warning! The breakfast is fantastic, the buffet has more choices…read morethan I can responsibly handle, and the desserts... whew. The turnovers, cookies, and sticky buns had me wiping the drool off my face. Great food, amazing employees, and the kind of place that makes you feel right at home. Come hungry... and maybe wear stretchy pants!

Charming little spot on the outskirts of Austin! It's part simple general store, part incredible…read moreburger joint. Grab one of their weird, fun bottled drinks and a burger - you won't regret it. It's easy to see why this place is a go-to for locals, passing cyclists, and food tourists alike.

This little burger establishment I could definitely see on Guy Fieri's drivers dine in and dives…read more First off top customer service, from placing my order to receiving my meal to checking up to see how everything was like felt like a sit down restaurant, but it's not kudos to the front gal that mastered everything. Fries: crispy, crunchy, hot, fresh, salty, overall great fry. Onion rings: one of the best I've had. Crispy, crunchy, hot, fresh, salty, good onion flavor. Green chile pepper burger: It can go head to head with any burger chain, Hopdoddy or Whataburger. To me it's in the same top tier of burgers. The bun has to be Martins potato bun soft nice chew with a hint of egg flavor. Toasted on both sides so they got it done right. The beef patty has to be 80/20 maybe that's why it's beefy and moist in the center. The mayo mixed with the spicy green peppers adds just layers of flavors. When you bite into it, you get the soft bun immediately you get that kick from the green peppers then you get that creaminess from the mayo, and then it all comes together with that beefy flavor from the patty. The thick cuts of pickles, tomatoes and lettuce really adds freshness that the burger needs because it's very heavy and rich. It has an umami and has that crave factor. They selected the right onions, red, the red onion goes well with the green chile. The zing from the red onions adds more flavor. The meal is not cheap to say, $15 for a burger is up in price but you get what you pay for and to me, based on the location, based on the overall freshness, it's worth it. It's worth paying a higher amount to get a higher valued meal. If you want ranch, you have to ask for it and plus no extra charge.

The food is OK, not special. It's a classic Central Texas Old School restaurant. My wife has surf…read moreand turf, her steak was somewhat overcooked and wasn't juicy. I had chicken fried steak that was OK but needs a few spices (a little bland). Serving sizes and prices were excellent. Very busy.

We come here often and have never been disappointed. The food is great with large portions. The…read moreservers are so friendly and always smiling even though they are super busy! The TV is always on the same news channel and it would be nice to see shows on it! Even oldies would be nice. It can get a bit noisy sometimes but that's the laid back atmosphere it has.

If you have been to the original you will be disappointed…read more This location staff is poorly trained. They do not understand how to clean the. Always triple check everything. The floor was sticky and all tables filthy. Even though they only had two customers in the store and no one in the drive up line employees had time to just hang around and do nothing. The staff tends to have the deer in the headlights look all the time. It is like they are all brand new. They will make obvious mistakes and pretend it is correct. Too bad the food is good. Layne has been a favorite since the 1990s. Thanks for ruining it.

Always better than canes, has way more options in flavors and dips. Canes done right. I always will…read morepop into a Laynes when I see one. I put that on everything ‍

Food and service were absolutely the best! Friendly staff…read moreand owner. Food was the best I have had in a long time! Salsa, fresh made chips and guacamole was so good! Good size portions.. don't miss going here !

This restaurant was featured on The Day Tripper Season 12 Episode 1. Flash forward to this year and…read moreon my 2026 List was to do an Episode of the Day Tripper. I decided to follow the exact same footsteps as they did in the Episode that Lampasas, TX was featured. I found myself at this charming, beautiful family owned restaurant. What an amazing find. The restaurant has a beautiful outdoor area that reminds you of the outdoor areas of resorts in Mexico. The food is fresh, light, great value and absolutely Delicious! The service from the time I walked in to the time I left was top notch. Everyone was very friendly and I love how when a local came in, they were welcomed as family and if you were new to their establishment, they took the time to greet, welcome you, talk about their menu and gave you suggestions. I had a Mango Winerita (they can only serve beer and wine since they're close to a school and a church) which was super refreshing. The usual chips and salsa came to the table. The salsa had a nice flavor and just the right amount of heat... That your taste buds response to but than the heat goes away. The Queso was liquid gold... Smooth and cheesy... Perfect consistency that coats your chips but doesn't drip all over the place. I was treated to a different salsa that isn't normally brought to the table unless you asked for it. Woww!! Chunky with a nice roundness of smokey flavor, freshness and again the perfect touch of heat. The Jalapeno Fried Chips are beyond words... Thinly sliced, fried golden perfection with a Ranch Dipping Sauce to accommodate them. I couldn't stop eating them! So addictive. Than my main course... The Mexican Steak plate. Thinly sliced perfectly tender cooked meat with onions, peppers and tomatoes tossed all together. Rice and beans rounded off the plate perfectly. Everything was cooked right, everything was fresh and surprising light. The portions are generous and the prices are extremely reasonable. It was a perfect way to end my Day Trip in Lampasas. I look forward to going there again and exploring more of their menu. If you are from that area and have never been... Go support your local businesses! If you are driving through and on your way to Austin, stop there to fill your tummy... You will not be disappointed. Last but not least... It is an all CASH only restaurant. They do have an ATM inside. This restaurant is definitely worth another road trip!

A somewhat surprising small restaurant in Kempner, Texas near Copperas Cove, Texas on Highway 190…read more It is somewhat tastier than most of the local competition. Menus is OK and is a typical Texas restaurant with many of the Texas items on the menu. My Filipina spouse and I had a good but smaller chicken fried steak. I had onion rings and she had okra with hers. Interestingly she claims not to like gravy but she sopped up her gravy and mine rather quickly. My little lady truly loved it. Interesting small restaurant with a local vibe.

My wife and I had been wanting to try the Log Cabin Cafe for several years when the opportunity…read morefinally arrived last week. Upon entering we were completely satisfied with all aspects of our visit: Service, cleanliness, choices and taste and prices. Our food was fresh, hot and tasted great along with the portions were plentiful. We will be visiting again very soon. Thank you to all the staff for ensuring we were welcomed and treated like we knew each other for years.