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Okay, so I have absolutely no idea who Ben or Lynn actually are. But you know who I am familiar with? Jonathan Weismann. As in, the Joshua Weismann whose YouTube recipe channel I've been following for years. And for him, I'm willing to break one of my cardinal rules: never try a restaurant until it's been open for at least a few months. I mean, how often are you going to happen to be in Austin just TWO DAYS after a chef you genuinely respect opens his first restaurant? You don't pass up an opportunity like that. The menu consists of three things: chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and fries. That's it. And honestly, when you keep a menu this focused, I expect you to absolutely nail the details. Did I expect the food to be good? Sure. Did I expect THIS? Not even close. This isn't just good chicken. This is three levels above good. This is absolute perfection. Weismann is known for his attention to texture and seasoning, and those two things are exactly what set this experience apart from anything I've had before. The sheer size of the chicken patty is almost comical. The crunch is unreal. And that salty, savory umami seasoning hits you in every single bite. It's the kind of chicken that makes you stop eating for a second just to appreciate what's happening(while willfully being oblivious to everything around me, like Joshua taking pictures with the guests at the adjacent table) Even the little things, like the perfectly toasted bun, are executed flawlessly. And then there are the fries. I figured the chicken would steal the show, but these things deserve their own standing ovation. Somehow, they're ridiculously crispy too, almost as if they've been coated in something to give them that extra crunch. Whatever the secret is, it works. Remarkably well. I don't say this lightly: this is the best chicken-and-fries combination I've ever eaten in all my years on this planet. If there's something better out there, please, PLEASE point me in the right direction. I'll happily accept the challenge. Ben and Lynn's might have just started a movement. If this is what happens when you obsess over the details and do a few things exceptionally well, count me in.
Solid sandwich, fries were good, ice cream was fun, everything else was a little lackluster. We came in on a Monday afternoon and it was pretty slow. We walk in and were immediately greeted with a firm, "Hold on". No "hello" or any other greetings were exchanged at all. As someone who has been in the service industry, this was super off putting especially considering it's the very first impression of the business. I'd be more understanding if it were busy, but there had only been 3 parties ahead of us with no line before or after us. The menu is limited with only the chicken sandwich, nuggets, sauces, ice cream, and drinks. I liked this very much because I don't like having to decide or mull anything over lol. We ordered everything. The chicken sandwich was very good. Super crispy yet very juicy on the inside! The nuggets weren't as great. The batter kept sliding off with some parts being mushy. At times, we were having to eat the batter and the chicken separately because they were falling apart. The sauces were good, but the ranch was my fav. It went so well with the crispy fries! The soft serve was so yummy!! I've never had olive oil + sea salt ice cream before and I'm really happy I tried it. Overall, if I was in the area and it wasn't busy, I'd come back for the sandwich, fries, ranch, and soft serve! I wouldn't wait in line for anything here tho, especially when the service was the way it was on a slow day.
Great place if you don't like making decisions! They ran out of 1 of the 2 entrees that they offer, so I got a B&L Classic & my partner got a B&L Classic Dipped. Sadly, I did get the chicken-ick because there was a really dark fatty ball in the middle of the sandwich. The fries would have been really good, if they were warm. I wasn't a huge fan of the ice cream, but my partner really enjoyed! The vibes were so cool! It is a very small place, but it gives old school diner. Service was amazing and the workers were very nice when taking our order! TLDR: Pros: Ease of ordering Service Vibes Cons: Food (jk! Hope to have better luck next time I go)
Ben and Lynn's is the real deal. The standout is the Yam Yum sauce, which is amazing and an absolute must-have. Get extra, because you'll want it on everything. The chicken burger is delicious. They use chicken thighs, which makes all the difference: juicy, flavorful, and far better than the dry breast meat you get at most places. The nuggets are very good too, crispy outside and tender inside, and they're even better dunked in that sauce. If you're deciding what to order, get the burger, add nuggets, and don't skip the sauce. I'll definitely be back.
When I told my husband that I was going to Austin, he urged me to try this new fried chicken sandwich spot, called Ben & Lynn's. He's a fan of Joshua Weissman, who was at the restaurant when I was there, so I had to check out the place to report back. My friend and I stopped by Ben & Lynn's around 5:30pm on a Monday. Cute restaurant, which looked like it was formerly a home. Though the interior felt limited with seating, there was plenty of spots to sit outside. I felt like we lucked out with grabbing a table inside. There were a couple of small parties ahead of us, but we had just beat a rush. We both ordered the B&L classic, but I had mine dipped. My husband asked me if it was like Hattie B's, and honestly it stood its own ground. I felt that the B&L dipped fried chicken was more of a sweet and savory sauce, which was nothing like the spicy flavor of Nashville hot chicken. I loved the crispiness of the chicken skin and the tenderness of the chicken thigh. I am not a fan of pickles, but I ate the sandwich as it was intended with its thinly sliced pickles. When I tell you that I didn't mind the pickles in the sandwich and thought they complimented it well, I'm telling you that the sandwich was that good. My only complaint was that my sandwich was extremely messy. The side of fries were excellent too. Indulge on the 4 sauces: honey mustard, yamyum, B&L, and house ranch.
Ben & Lynn's EASILY has the best chicken sandwich in town. It's so moist and juicy and everything else you would want in a chicken sandwich. But the real star of the show is the TOASTED MILK SOFT SERVE with olive oil drizzle and sea salt flakes. It's only been an hour since I ate it but I'm already thinking about when I can come back for this little treat. All of the flavors blend so perfectly well together. Josh, please please PLEASE keep it as a non-seasonal option. I need this soft serve flavor permanently in my life. Thank you in advance!
Chicken on the sandwich is the highlight as it should be!! Fried crispy and juicy thigh meat which balanced so well with the pickles and B&L sauce. Sandwich was a 10/10 (not dipped) Fries were nice and crispy! If u prefer the extra battering then they're great for u. I tend to lean towards less flaky batter. Fries 7/10 Sauces were a bit of a let down in my opinion. The B&L sauce is nice complimenting the chicken sandwich however I was looking for a sauce with some heat to balance out the sweetness. Honestly would love a classic ketchup but I know that's not quite the vibe Overall SUPER AFFORDABLE!!! And huge portions so very easily shareable. I would definitely go back :-)
I have always been a huge Josh Weissman fan and have made some of his recipes and they were FIRE!!! We were super excited to find out that he was opening up a chicken sandwich restaurant and definitely jumped on the opportunity to try them out while we were visiting Austin for the weekend. Even though the line was really long it pretty quickly. Once we got inside, we ordered the classic chicken sandwich and an order of nuggets and fries. The nuggets come with one B&L sauce but we wanted to try all four and you can pay $1.50 for one or four dollars for four so of course we got the four. For the drink, I wanted the El Berto Mexican beer but they were sold out so I went with the Love Street Blonde instead. The indoor lobby itself is not very big, but they do offer some tables in the outdoor yard, as well as some tall tables where you can stand and eat. They also have some oversized outdoor games for you to play if you dine outdoors. It was pretty clean, both indoor and outdoors to say how many people were there, but the bathrooms definitely needed some attention. Let's get into the food, the chicken sandwich was absolutely mind blowing amazing! It is too crispy fried chicken thighs that are perfectly seasoned in a super soft buttered and lightly toasted bun with some of their classic sauce and homemade pickles. The sandwich was so perfect, I think the only thing that could have made it any better was adding lettuce and tomato. And to say that this sandwich does not even have cheese is crazy because you don't even miss it at all because the flavor is so good. There is nothing like a perfectly fried and seasoned juicy chicken thigh. The chicken nuggets are the exact same thing just chopped up, and they give you a very generous portion! Out of all the sauces, we definitely could not get enough of the dill ranch, it was delicious with everything, the sandwich, the nuggets, the fries, everything! Speaking of the fries, they came out so hot and crispy and the perfect amount of seasoning. We normally always order our fries without salt because they overdo it, but these fries were seasoned perfectly. We enjoyed the sandwich, nuggets, and fries so much we are already talking about the next time we go to Austin, visiting again! Please keep in mind that they have a lot of street parking and a very small parking lot in the back so wear comfortable shoes because you might have to park a block away. And if you get hungry late at night, they do stay open late and they are open on Sundays!
Went on opening day; the soft serve was a whopping $7 with too much olive oil and salt on top for a tiny serving. The chicken sandwich was yummy just we got it dipped, which I feel was a mistake. Everything was great except the sauce, which tasted sticky, too sweet, and lacked depth. It felt like a special menu item for a fast food place (which can be good, but is a fraction of the cost). Service and ambiance were good though! Would be willing to give another shot bc the chicken sandwich could've been really amazing!
This place is great. We got two chicken sandwiches, one dipped one not, and fries. We also got the four sauces. All phenomenal. The food is fresh and comes out fast. The service and ambiance are top tier. They also play some jams over the speakers. There's some seating inside and some outside. Ordering is fast and it seems like people are cycling in and out pretty quickly. The price for our food + a beer, a cola + tip came out to $57. Little steep, but the experience was great. Definitely worth a visit.
Had to try out Joshua Weissman's restaurant! As expected, staff is super friendly. We went on a Saturday afternoon, not super busy, was able to order and get our food within 15 minutes. The layout of the restaurant could be better utilized to prevent the line from going out the door. Food overall was good, the chicken was extremely juicy and soft, maybe a tad bit too soft in my opinion. I did expect the dipped sauce to have a spicy kick to it, but it didn't, so I did get tired of the sweet flavor after a while . 4/5 for both sandwiches. Worth a try, just unsure if I'll crave it over the other fried chicken sandwich spots in Austin.
The breading on their chicken is elite! Their dessert of the week is toasted milk soft serve with sea salt and EVOO, I could have 10 of these! Their menu is very simple but everything is delicious!!!
Not a terrible chicken spot, but definitely not great. The chicken sandwich was pretty solid, they use thighs so it was pretty juicy and well seasoned, I got it dipped. The fries were fine nicely crisp and had a good amount of salt on them, not a lot of flavor in themselves but they did really well with the sauces. Now the biggest problem, the nuggets were terrible. They weren't really crispy, the oil that they were fried in tasted kind of weird, a little burnt. Just not a good nugget, also had very thin pieces that were like trimmings, they were like fried chicken jerky but still not crispy. Service wise everyone was really cool, the person that took my order was very nice and some other workers there were also nice, help me find seating even though it is really packed inside and out. But the person helping with getting the drinks and the sauces, they were not happy to be there apparently and clearly had an attitude. Because of the prices, I probably won't go back.
1 month ago
The chicken sandwich and fries were absolutely amazing. I don't think I've ever had a PROPERLY salted fry until today. The chicken was fried perfectly and the sauces on the sandwich completed the whole thing with exactly what it needed. You could tell that every ingredient was cared about and not a rushed or cheap decision. Happy to say this isn't just another influencer spot. Been watching Josh's videos for a long time and was skeptical to try Ben and Lynn's. I end up spending a lot of time around celebrities and the products they create for work and 90% of the time, the product doesn't measure up to the claim, this place exceeded expectations. The place is amazing, a quaint little house that has been remodeled into a true star in ATX. Pro move: try the soft serve. It doesn't seem like it's going to be that great just because it's soft serve but I've never had better vanilla ice cream, let alone the olive oil and sea salt topping to take it to the next level. Can't wait to come back and I haven't even left my seat yet! read more
13 hours ago
JESUS! This is probably the biggest piece of chicken that's ever fit in my mouth... Just how I like it. I came here because I heard Joshua Weissman was opening a restaurant and wanted to stop by for some chicken on Halloween night. Although my opinion of Weissman has slowly changed for the slight negative, I came with an open mind since I had no negative opinions on his cooking (if I did, I wouldn't have gotten his cookbook). The place is ultra casual with super nice people behind the counter. I just ordered what the most popular thing was and waited a short bit. What greeted me was perhaps some sort of Frankenstein's monster... something so large and intimidating that it made whatever Halloween costume you were wearing to be irrelevant. This crispy chicken sandwich was so big, so crispy, so good... that I stopped myself from eating the second half because I was afraid of what I might've become after devouring the entire thing. Fries were pretty much gone though. When reheating the sandwich the next day, the chicken retained a lot of crisp which is probably one of the best parts about this sandwich. This is something that I can see as being a staple in Austin for many years because it's just. That. Good. read more
Outside of the fact that I've been watching Joshua Weissman since he was filming videos in his tiny apartment, I'm a huge lover of fried chicken, so naturally I had to try this place. It is in East Austin so you'll have to trek around for street parking. The menu is simple with its offerings only spanning a chicken sandwich, nuggets, and fries. You order at the front and seat yourself, with plenty of seats on the patio as well. The sandwich is massive. I was surprised at how moist and crispy the chicken was. It was a very well balanced bite with the sauce and pickles loaded into it. The fries were crispy and flavorful. As far as chicken sandwiches go in Austin, this is a top contender for me. read more
Okay, so I have absolutely no idea who Ben or Lynn actually are. But you know who I am familiar with? Jonathan Weismann. As in, the Joshua Weismann whose YouTube recipe channel I've been following for years. And for him, I'm willing to break one of my cardinal rules: never try a restaurant until it's been open for at least a few months. I mean, how often are you going to happen to be in Austin just TWO DAYS after a chef you genuinely respect opens his first restaurant? You don't pass up an opportunity like that. The menu consists of three things: chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and fries. That's it. And honestly, when you keep a menu this focused, I expect you to absolutely nail the details. Did I expect the food to be good? Sure. Did I expect THIS? Not even close. This isn't just good chicken. This is three levels above good. This is absolute perfection. Weismann is known for his attention to texture and seasoning, and those two things are exactly what set this experience apart from anything I've had before. The sheer size of the chicken patty is almost comical. The crunch is unreal. And that salty, savory umami seasoning hits you in every single bite. It's the kind of chicken that makes you stop eating for a second just to appreciate what's happening(while willfully being oblivious to everything around me, like Joshua taking pictures with the guests at the adjacent table) Even the little things, like the perfectly toasted bun, are executed flawlessly. And then there are the fries. I figured the chicken would steal the show, but these things deserve their own standing ovation. Somehow, they're ridiculously crispy too, almost as if they've been coated in something to give them that extra crunch. Whatever the secret is, it works. Remarkably well. I don't say this lightly: this is the best chicken-and-fries combination I've ever eaten in all my years on this planet. If there's something better out there, please, PLEASE point me in the right direction. I'll happily accept the challenge. Ben and Lynn's might have just started a movement. If this is what happens when you obsess over the details and do a few things exceptionally well, count me in. read more
Solid sandwich, fries were good, ice cream was fun, everything else was a little lackluster. We came in on a Monday afternoon and it was pretty slow. We walk in and were immediately greeted with a firm, "Hold on". No "hello" or any other greetings were exchanged at all. As someone who has been in the service industry, this was super off putting especially considering it's the very first impression of the business. I'd be more understanding if it were busy, but there had only been 3 parties ahead of us with no line before or after us. The menu is limited with only the chicken sandwich, nuggets, sauces, ice cream, and drinks. I liked this very much because I don't like having to decide or mull anything over lol. We ordered everything. The chicken sandwich was very good. Super crispy yet very juicy on the inside! The nuggets weren't as great. The batter kept sliding off with some parts being mushy. At times, we were having to eat the batter and the chicken separately because they were falling apart. The sauces were good, but the ranch was my fav. It went so well with the crispy fries! The soft serve was so yummy!! I've never had olive oil + sea salt ice cream before and I'm really happy I tried it. Overall, if I was in the area and it wasn't busy, I'd come back for the sandwich, fries, ranch, and soft serve! I wouldn't wait in line for anything here tho, especially when the service was the way it was on a slow day. read more
26 days ago
Great place if you don't like making decisions! They ran out of 1 of the 2 entrees that they offer, so I got a B&L Classic & my partner got a B&L Classic Dipped. Sadly, I did get the chicken-ick because there was a really dark fatty ball in the middle of the sandwich. The fries would have been really good, if they were warm. I wasn't a huge fan of the ice cream, but my partner really enjoyed! The vibes were so cool! It is a very small place, but it gives old school diner. Service was amazing and the workers were very nice when taking our order! TLDR: Pros: Ease of ordering Service Vibes Cons: Food (jk! Hope to have better luck next time I go) read more
Ben and Lynn's is the real deal. The standout is the Yam Yum sauce, which is amazing and an absolute must-have. Get extra, because you'll want it on everything. The chicken burger is delicious. They use chicken thighs, which makes all the difference: juicy, flavorful, and far better than the dry breast meat you get at most places. The nuggets are very good too, crispy outside and tender inside, and they're even better dunked in that sauce. If you're deciding what to order, get the burger, add nuggets, and don't skip the sauce. I'll definitely be back. read more
1 month ago
When I told my husband that I was going to Austin, he urged me to try this new fried chicken sandwich spot, called Ben & Lynn's. He's a fan of Joshua Weissman, who was at the restaurant when I was there, so I had to check out the place to report back. My friend and I stopped by Ben & Lynn's around 5:30pm on a Monday. Cute restaurant, which looked like it was formerly a home. Though the interior felt limited with seating, there was plenty of spots to sit outside. I felt like we lucked out with grabbing a table inside. There were a couple of small parties ahead of us, but we had just beat a rush. We both ordered the B&L classic, but I had mine dipped. My husband asked me if it was like Hattie B's, and honestly it stood its own ground. I felt that the B&L dipped fried chicken was more of a sweet and savory sauce, which was nothing like the spicy flavor of Nashville hot chicken. I loved the crispiness of the chicken skin and the tenderness of the chicken thigh. I am not a fan of pickles, but I ate the sandwich as it was intended with its thinly sliced pickles. When I tell you that I didn't mind the pickles in the sandwich and thought they complimented it well, I'm telling you that the sandwich was that good. My only complaint was that my sandwich was extremely messy. The side of fries were excellent too. Indulge on the 4 sauces: honey mustard, yamyum, B&L, and house ranch. read more
1 month ago
Ben & Lynn's EASILY has the best chicken sandwich in town. It's so moist and juicy and everything else you would want in a chicken sandwich. But the real star of the show is the TOASTED MILK SOFT SERVE with olive oil drizzle and sea salt flakes. It's only been an hour since I ate it but I'm already thinking about when I can come back for this little treat. All of the flavors blend so perfectly well together. Josh, please please PLEASE keep it as a non-seasonal option. I need this soft serve flavor permanently in my life. Thank you in advance! read more
1 month ago
Chicken on the sandwich is the highlight as it should be!! Fried crispy and juicy thigh meat which balanced so well with the pickles and B&L sauce. Sandwich was a 10/10 (not dipped) Fries were nice and crispy! If u prefer the extra battering then they're great for u. I tend to lean towards less flaky batter. Fries 7/10 Sauces were a bit of a let down in my opinion. The B&L sauce is nice complimenting the chicken sandwich however I was looking for a sauce with some heat to balance out the sweetness. Honestly would love a classic ketchup but I know that's not quite the vibe Overall SUPER AFFORDABLE!!! And huge portions so very easily shareable. I would definitely go back :-) read more
1 month ago
I have always been a huge Josh Weissman fan and have made some of his recipes and they were FIRE!!! We were super excited to find out that he was opening up a chicken sandwich restaurant and definitely jumped on the opportunity to try them out while we were visiting Austin for the weekend. Even though the line was really long it pretty quickly. Once we got inside, we ordered the classic chicken sandwich and an order of nuggets and fries. The nuggets come with one B&L sauce but we wanted to try all four and you can pay $1.50 for one or four dollars for four so of course we got the four. For the drink, I wanted the El Berto Mexican beer but they were sold out so I went with the Love Street Blonde instead. The indoor lobby itself is not very big, but they do offer some tables in the outdoor yard, as well as some tall tables where you can stand and eat. They also have some oversized outdoor games for you to play if you dine outdoors. It was pretty clean, both indoor and outdoors to say how many people were there, but the bathrooms definitely needed some attention. Let's get into the food, the chicken sandwich was absolutely mind blowing amazing! It is too crispy fried chicken thighs that are perfectly seasoned in a super soft buttered and lightly toasted bun with some of their classic sauce and homemade pickles. The sandwich was so perfect, I think the only thing that could have made it any better was adding lettuce and tomato. And to say that this sandwich does not even have cheese is crazy because you don't even miss it at all because the flavor is so good. There is nothing like a perfectly fried and seasoned juicy chicken thigh. The chicken nuggets are the exact same thing just chopped up, and they give you a very generous portion! Out of all the sauces, we definitely could not get enough of the dill ranch, it was delicious with everything, the sandwich, the nuggets, the fries, everything! Speaking of the fries, they came out so hot and crispy and the perfect amount of seasoning. We normally always order our fries without salt because they overdo it, but these fries were seasoned perfectly. We enjoyed the sandwich, nuggets, and fries so much we are already talking about the next time we go to Austin, visiting again! Please keep in mind that they have a lot of street parking and a very small parking lot in the back so wear comfortable shoes because you might have to park a block away. And if you get hungry late at night, they do stay open late and they are open on Sundays! read more
Went on opening day; the soft serve was a whopping $7 with too much olive oil and salt on top for a tiny serving. The chicken sandwich was yummy just we got it dipped, which I feel was a mistake. Everything was great except the sauce, which tasted sticky, too sweet, and lacked depth. It felt like a special menu item for a fast food place (which can be good, but is a fraction of the cost). Service and ambiance were good though! Would be willing to give another shot bc the chicken sandwich could've been really amazing! read more
This place is great. We got two chicken sandwiches, one dipped one not, and fries. We also got the four sauces. All phenomenal. The food is fresh and comes out fast. The service and ambiance are top tier. They also play some jams over the speakers. There's some seating inside and some outside. Ordering is fast and it seems like people are cycling in and out pretty quickly. The price for our food + a beer, a cola + tip came out to $57. Little steep, but the experience was great. Definitely worth a visit. read more
Had to try out Joshua Weissman's restaurant! As expected, staff is super friendly. We went on a Saturday afternoon, not super busy, was able to order and get our food within 15 minutes. The layout of the restaurant could be better utilized to prevent the line from going out the door. Food overall was good, the chicken was extremely juicy and soft, maybe a tad bit too soft in my opinion. I did expect the dipped sauce to have a spicy kick to it, but it didn't, so I did get tired of the sweet flavor after a while . 4/5 for both sandwiches. Worth a try, just unsure if I'll crave it over the other fried chicken sandwich spots in Austin. read more
Not a terrible chicken spot, but definitely not great. The chicken sandwich was pretty solid, they use thighs so it was pretty juicy and well seasoned, I got it dipped. The fries were fine nicely crisp and had a good amount of salt on them, not a lot of flavor in themselves but they did really well with the sauces. Now the biggest problem, the nuggets were terrible. They weren't really crispy, the oil that they were fried in tasted kind of weird, a little burnt. Just not a good nugget, also had very thin pieces that were like trimmings, they were like fried chicken jerky but still not crispy. Service wise everyone was really cool, the person that took my order was very nice and some other workers there were also nice, help me find seating even though it is really packed inside and out. But the person helping with getting the drinks and the sauces, they were not happy to be there apparently and clearly had an attitude. Because of the prices, I probably won't go back. read more
23 hours ago
I feel like Joshua Weissman was trying to make this a tribute to his mom by keepin things simple but it still had an upscale home cookin touch. Everything was so great in the gentle clean simplicity of it all. From the crisp chicken to the smooth heat(not spicy) Texas Dust and pure flavor of the salt and olive oil ice cream. As someone that likes bold flavors, I wasn't missing it. read more
29 days ago
Menu limited to chicken nuggets and chicken sandwich plus fries. Breading and chicken is top notch. It is my personal preference to have well brined white meat texture and color instead of dark meat thighs. Fries were good. read more
I love Joshua Weissman's videos and recipes, especially his "Halal Guys Chicken over Rice But Better", so I had to try his first restaurant. I came with a group of 6 and a dog on a Monday night at 6:30 pm, and the line to order was minimal. The staff was okay with my friends' dog being inside the restaurant. I shared a B&L classic sandwich, fries, and the 4 sauces with my boyfriend. The staff called out our ticket number over the microphone; the wait for our food wasn't too long. The presentation of our food was nice, and the staff told us which of our 4 sauces was which. The fries were crisp and had a nice bite to them. The sandwich was good, but it did not live up to my expectations. Although I loved how there were enough pickles for each bite, the breading on the chicken was lackluster and did not give me that satisfying crunch I was hoping for. I found the Chick-fil-A deluxe chicken sandwich to be more flavorful and worth the price. The ranch was the only sauce I would order again; I loved the amount of dill they incorporate into it. The YamYum sauce felt out of place, since it had Asian inspired flavors, but everything else about this restaurant screams Southern/American. Overall, the food was good, but not worth coming back to again. For a premium chicken spot founded by a well-known cookbook author and chef, I was expecting to be wow'd, but this fell short. read more
16 days ago
1 month ago
Just the best chimken sammy of all time nbd - yum yum and ranch are godlike combos. I can't wait to go back. read more
We are fans of Joshua Weissman, and so we came here on opening day. The team took great care of everyone in line by continuously handing out water, umbrellas, and even setting up some tents later in the day to help keep people in the shade. Once we made it inside, the staff was super friendly and happy to welcome us in. We did end up meeting Josh, and he was extremely kind and took the time to speak with many of the guests, take pictures, and sign cookbooks. As for the food, it was delicious. A perfect fried chicken sandwich, crispy fries, amazing sauces, and creamy soft serve. A wonderful addition to East Austin! read more
1 month ago
Overall the chicken sandwich at Ben & Lynn's was really good. We got a dipped sandwich and regular. Heads up that the YamYum sauce has honey in it (my husband has a honey allergy, so I'm glad we asked before we ordered). The flavor was great, and the sandwich was definitely crispy. Portions are giant! I will say that both of our chicken thighs were stringy at times. Not quite spaghetti meat chicken but I did get a tiny bit of the chicken ick from that. The fries are also delicious and so was the ice cream! I do wish the drink selection was a bit better, mainly just wish they offered iced tea. Parking and indoor seating is limited so plan accordingly. The service was quick, and we got our food pretty fast after ordering - maybe 10 mins or less. Overall ambiance was nice as well. Minimal decor and quieter noise levels. read more
1 month ago
I was so excited for this restaurant opening. I'm a fan of Joshua Weissman, and I've enjoyed watching his videos for a long time. I wanted so much for this to be good, but sadly we drove an hour there only to be extremely disappointed. If you're going to do one thing, claim you're the best at it, and charge a premium price for it, then it better be damn good. This is not it friends. We ordered 2 B&L classic sandwiches, the B&L nuggets, fries, one side of sauce, and a tiny split of Prosecco. The total was about $60 with a small tip included. There is no table service. You order and pick up the food, which I'm fine with, but I hate being asked to tip when I'm literally doing the work in addition to paying a premium price for the food. The restaurant layout is a bit odd and very compartmentalized. Perhaps they couldn't open it up more, but it felt claustrophobic. The table was wobbly and shook if you even dared to touch it. How your tables aren't level on day one is beyond me. There's just a lack of attention to detail. Now getting to the actual food. The biggest gripe I have. You do chicken, and it is just not good. It is rubbery and full of tendons and does not make for a pleasant bite. Chicken thighs are cheaper (not that you see that reflected in the price), but are also more forgiving. They tend to stay more moist and can be more flavorful, but when they aren't treated and trimmed properly, they just aren't good. Biting into a big tendon and having a stringy mess pull away is just gross. I have had far better chicken elsewhere. For someone that is clearly claiming this is better than Chick-fil-A, the mark has been completely missed...by a long shot. The fries are nothing to write home about and did not appear to be a fresh product. They reminded me of frozen fries you order from Sysco. They're fine, but not great and nothing special at all. The website menu shows you can pick your sauce with your nuggets. When we got there we were informed it came with the B&L sauce and we couldn't pick. Sauces are $1 a piece extra, so we ordered one YamYum sauce so we could try it. The small side cup came half full and while the sauce was delicious, it felt like such a rip off. $1 is already quite a bit for a side of sauce, so you'd better fill the approximately 2 oz container up. The only thing I can say I enjoyed was the sauces. The bun was nice and fluffy on the sandwich, but it was a bit greasy. I can't say I'd go back, especially given how overpriced everything is for such subpar quality. I'd rather go to Chick-fil-a. read more
2 months ago
Whenever a public figure, especially someone known for food on social media, opens a restaurant, expectations are naturally high. I've been a longtime follower of Joshua Weissman, so my friends and I were really excited to finally try his new place. The restaurant itself is very cute and small, almost like a house that was turned into a restaurant. There's limited indoor seating, along with outdoor tables and benches and even a cornhole setup. It was surprisingly busy for a Tuesday night, so I can only imagine how crowded it gets on the weekends. I ordered the B&L Classic, which is their signature sandwich. I thought the chicken was fried really well, but it was a little dry for my liking. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough B&L sauce on the sandwich to make up for it. It was still an enjoyable sandwich, but I wouldn't say it was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. The fries and sauces have to be ordered separately. The fries were super crispy, although my friends thought they were a little too salty. I personally thought they paired nicely with the sauces. Since each sauce is $1.50, I went with the 4 for 4 because I wanted to try as many as possible, and it's definitely the better deal if you're curious about the different options. My favorite sauce was easily the ranch. Trust me when I say it wasn't your typical grocery store or fast-food ranch. It had a strong dill flavor, which I really appreciate in a ranch. The honey mustard was also good, while the B&L sauce was reminiscent of a spicy mayo. The only sauce I really didn't care for was the YamYum, which reminded me of a sweet and spicy KBBQ-style sauce, something I'm not particularly fond of. Overall, I enjoyed my visit, especially getting to try all of the different sauces, but I think my expectations may have been a little too high going in. The sandwich was good, but it didn't blow me away, and the sauces were honestly more memorable to me than the sandwich itself. Still, it's a fun spot to check out if you're a Joshua Weissman fan or just curious to see what he put together. read more
2 months ago
In town on a foodie vacation for the weekend and saw that Ben & Lynn's opened this week. Coming for Barbecue it was nice to come in to try something other than beef for a bit. Ordered a sandwich, nuggets, and fries. The sandwich was smothered in their sauce. While good, it's probably not something I would get again due to how messy it is, but if messy is your jam it's amazing. I live how it is chicken thigh and how juicy it is. The nuggets are the same. Just super juicy and I know my kids would love them. The fries were good but could have used ketchup. Small dining area, where you need to rush someone leaving a table if you want to eat inside. Small seating area outside too. Quick counter service once you go through the line. My one negative was seeing the manager (I assume) keep getting interrupted by staff and having to deal with staffing issues. Delayed service a bit and probably shouldn't be seen by the public. read more
1 month ago
The chicken sandwich was awesome. Juicy. Fries just the right amount of crispness and seasoned just right with coarse salt. Nothing greasy or dripping with oil. All tasted very fresh. Highly recommended. read more
2 months ago
1 month ago
We decided to swing by after returning from the airport around midnight. Didn't take pictures but thought the aesthetics of the place was great. Outdoor seating with yard games. Easy access. Was able to find parking in the street behind. They weren't very busy at the time but seemed to be going for a one on one service at the cashier giving a personal experience. By the time we got our drinks, ice cream, and sat down the order was already done, so the service was incredibly fast. I'd recommend the chicken sandwich classic and to try all of the sauces. For me the ranch was the best, but the Yam Yam sauce is close 1B. You can't go wrong with the dipped sandwich if you only want the sweet Yam Yam sauce. The fries were very solid. They don't have some crazy garlic truffle seasoning but you get a good amount of potato in every bite. We tried the chicken strips and it wasn't in the same ball park as the sandwiches in my opinion and were mostly okay. Lastly, I'm glad we got the ice cream. It's a soft serve but has this salted drizzle on it that is VERY strong but a must get, be mindful that you want an even bite however. Overall great place to eat and grab and go, but gives you the option to spend time there with friends and family if you'd like. read more
2 months ago
Here we go! My wife and I went on day 2 of them being open. The line wasn't too bad and to be expected. She ordered the nuggets and I ordered the chicken sandwich. The food was fresh and fairly quick to get. The flavor was a 10 out of 10 and all the sauces were great. My only critique was they only use chicken thigh. I would give the sandwich a 10 out of 10 if it was chicken breast. Please consider this as an option! read more
2 months ago
Oh my goodness! For the love of chicken, the next time you're in Austin TX you gotta stop in at Ben & Lynn's!! From the most adorable, quaint little spot to the biggest chicken sandwich you've ever seen & the best fries I've ever tasted, everything was just perfect! Lordamercy...that chicken...absolutely bursting with flavor! read more
18 days ago
I really wanted to love this place, but unfortunately, it just didn't quite hit the mark for me. First, they were out of fries, which was disappointing because I feel like I missed out on the full experience. The menu also only had three options, so I would have liked to see a little more variety. The chicken was flavorful, but I was expecting more of a kick. It had little to no spice, which was a letdown for me. I ordered the dip, and while I was excited to try it, it was SO messy that the sandwich practically disintegrated! Overall, I wanted to love it more than I did. I'm open to giving Ben & Lynn's another try because not having fries definitely took away from the experience. Hopefully, next time will be a better visit! read more
This place has pretty much mastered the fried chicken and fries model. Their menu is limited but makes it easy to order. I really loved the batter on the chicken, probably some of the best I've had in a while. I will say if you get the chicken ick, you will probably get it here, but power through. The sandwich and chicken was overall really great. The fries were good, nothing crazy. I couldn't decide if I wanted to get the sandwich dipped or not and opted to get it normal and just dip it in the side of yam yum sauce myself. I also opted for the 4 sauces for $4 because I love sauce. Ended up hating the yam yum sauce so glad I didn't get it dipped. It was almost like sweet cough syrup tasting to me. Also didn't love their B&L sauce. The cashier said it was supposed to be like a garlic aioli but it wasn't for me and I LOVE aioli. The honey mustard was good, not great. The ranch was incredible and my favorite! I would only get the ranch if I came back! We also tried their soft serve flavor toasted milk with olive oil and salt on it and it was very good!! It's just a pretty small serving for $6 but if you love dessert I'd say go for it, you won't be disappointed. I came around 1pm on a Saturday and there was a short line that went fast. They are lacking in seating so had a hard time finding a spot to sit and eat. They have a whole outside area just open with no seating on the side of the building so they need to add some tables. Food came out pretty quick so was overall a pretty quick experience because we wanted to get up and let someone else have our table when we were done. read more
Joshua Weissman and his team brings delicious, perfectly seasoned fried chicken thigh sandwiches to Austin, even on SUNDAY! The ranch was fresh and tangy. I preferred the dipped sandwich in the YamYum but the OG was also incredible. $12 is a great price for a chicken sandwich of this caliber especially with chickens that didn't receive antibiotics or hormones. I'm excited to see the growth of this spot! Kudos y'all! read more
2 months ago
1 month ago
Seriously so good. I came in expecting it to probably be good since it's obviously JW and he knows what he's doing, but he knocked it out of the park! A lot of thought went into this restaurant and it hits a lot of the marks that most chicken places miss: ambiance, feels like a "true Austin" establishment, they're open Sundays and late, and everyone is friendly. Location being a quaint house makes you feel like you're at home. The dipped sandwich was amazing, the soft serve was maybe the best I've had in Austin, and the fries were delicious. Also I cannot guarantee she will be there when you go, but Joshua's mom made me feel like I was a family friend, what an amazing woman. All around, amazing. If you're in Austin, go try! read more
4 days ago
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2600 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78702
Holly, East Austin
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