Beef rib was outstanding but priced at $54 a pound!! Brisket today was not great but ok, jalapeño…read moresausage was also good. The only reason 4 vs 5 was that it was $80 for lunch, 2 beef ribs, 1/2 lb brisket and half link of sausage

I visited Cooper's for the first time yesterday Sunday afternoon, September 20, 2026. I've heard…read moregood things so I was excited to give him a try. When choosing my meat I let the server know that I wanted my meat lean. I asked for a slice brisket and a slice of sirloin. I also got a cup of green beans and coleslaw, and beans. The sides were very good buttttt.... The brisket was just OK, The sirloin was not good.I got the end cut where all the fat is. It was the long piece of fat that goes along the outside of the meat and that's what he chose to give me when I asked for a lean cut! I hardly got to eat any of the sirloin. Once I took the fat off of it there was not very much meat left, the meat that was left was tough and chewy and had pieces of gristle in it that you couldn't even bite through. I was very disappointed, but my dogs are very happy!

Best brisket in town! This is my favorite place to grab dinner when I'm in town. You walk in and go…read moreto the meat guy, order a 1/2lb of brisket. They They cut it right there and slap it on paper and put it on a tray. There also prime rib on weekends and lots of other options too. Then you pick out some sides. I always go with the Mac & Cheese and green beans & bacon. Deserts are plentiful and the banana pudding seems most popular, but I haven't tried it yet. Grab a seat at one of the long picnic tables or at the bar. Lots of sauces and breads to go with your bbq. Staff is all around and helpful, but won't bother you. They are polite and friendly. I usually head to the bar. There's often a game on, but it's not loud. Often I strike up a conversation with a new friend. Then head back to the hotel. Trust me, Great place! Head on over.

Came here on a Sunday around 2-3p and it was very chill. No line or wait. Looked clean too…read more Got the brisket, beef rib & chickenz. Asked for lean brisket but it was still fatty. Way too much fat actually. Besides that the sides were fire, slaw and greens on point, those alone brought the review up a star!

I learned about this little sandwich shop and about Cooper himself via a TT vid just recently and…read morewas sad to hear that they may have to close due to lack of business. Of course I wanted to support a local Texas biz and my partner in crime and I decided to make this our meal of the day! Glad we did too. I ordered the Apollo aptly named after their Great Dane since it was loaded with roast beef, ham, bacon, and creamed corn on a baguette. Well toasted and delicious, my tummy was fully satisfied! I coupled my sandwich with some Miss Vicki's chips and a drink for a few bucks extra. My PIC went for the Cooper and chowed down on buffalo chicken, bacon, lettuce, pepper jack on a brioche for his lunch. The Cooper was also full of flavor and hit the spot! Service was friendly and our lunch was served with a smile and a thank you. As for the ambiance, it was low key which gave us a chance to talk about our lunch and the option to get some Amy's ice cream afterwards lol Unfortunately, we were stuffed afterwards so we 86'd the idea. I also found out that a portion of what they make goes to supporting a local shelter too!

I very much enjoyed my meal at Coopers! I ordered the Simba and it was delicious! I also snagged…read moresome of their chocolate chip cookies, 10/10. The lady at the front was super nice and helped me right away. I stumbled upon this restaurant after I came across a video online posted by one of the owners on how Coopers sandwich came to be. If you have the chance, look it up. I love a good family owned small business. Also check out how cute Cooper is on the restaurants logo!

Triny was great!!! So helpful and very nice at the counter. She answered all my question and the…read morefood was delicious. It wasn't too packed so it was a good experience

The food was so tender and delicious.. We heard the parking…read morewas a nightmare but we were lucky.. we pulled in and 1 was available.. everyone else waiting for someone to leave.. There is parking on both sides of the restaurant but still it is popular and super busy place.. They have a QR code so yiu can take a look before going thru the line.. once you stand in line you get your tray and proceeded to get your sides.. then go to the counter with the meats.. the ladies there was so helpful.. the guy behind the counter was business only.. because they want to move the lines be prepared to know what you want when you get there.. it was super busy but we were lucky enough to find a table that fit our part of 6.. we shared 3 trays of food which was more than enough (we had leftovers) paid almost $300 for the 6 of us but it was so worth it!! We all agreed this was the best BBQ we've had in a long time.. We will definitely be back and of course recommend this place to visitors like us!!

Fabulous barbecue! Drove to Llano on SH 29. It's on the right before you get in town…read more Inconspicuous signage says it's only open Saturday and Sunday. Opens at 11. You get to Tumlinson's before you reach the much more popular and more crowded Cooper's in town. Arrived around 1:30 on Saturday and there was only one car in the parking lot. No one else in the restaurant but no matter, the food is incredible! I don't believe there is something as the "best" barbecue. I think that there is a sort of supreme level that has a great smoke ring, a great bark, quality meat and basically melts in your mouth. So tender you can break it up with a fork but I might use a knife so I can create smaller pieces. THIS PLACE IS ALL OF THAT with perfect rendering and a master class in what a brisket should be. 5 out of 5. As good as any I have ever had and what I expect as the top of what barbecue brisket can be. The ribs were cooked perfectly with bountiful meat on the bone. The rub was not noteworthy but they were tasty and led me to use the sauce. The sauce is excellent - thick and vinegarry with a hint of sweetness. Only ordered one side - the potato salad. Much better than most. Not what I would put in the best category but totally worth eating. The pickles and onions? Wow! I wouldn't bother mentioning unless they were amazing. (Or terrible.) These were amazing! What I loved was that they cut up the onions in chunks rather than slices. The pickles were chunks of whole dills and not canned sliced pickles. Finally, I'll get to the ambiance. It's spacious with lots of seating inside. Good a/c. Two small windows that look out across the beautiful Hill Country for miles. Since the wildflowers were in epic form on the drive, the view was amazing this day. But it would be excellent without them. I should have taken a picture but I was too busy eating. We left Tumlinson's SmokyTop and went to Cooper's and as a comparison, I give the edge to Tumlinson's. The briskets were both in the same top echelon of what I expect a smoked brisket to be, but I think Tumlinson's was just slightly better. But where Tumlinson's crushes Cooper's is in the ambiance/atmosphere. Cooper's seating is indoor with no real outdoor tables. So you eat in a confined, windowless room that is not inviting. No music playing. Tumlinson's with no one else in it was memorable. I couldn't wait to get out of Cooper's. Felt a little creepy. Finally, Tumlinson's was selling brisket at $24 per pound while Cooper's was $26.99. This part is insignificant to me for the most part but there is a real price difference. Final verdict - Tumlinson's 5 out of 5. Cooper's 4.8 out of 5.

Local winner of the brisket competitions. Solid flavor and…read morefriendly family Catch him open and enjoy!

Came for lunch after a morning of hiking at inks lake. Parking lot (in the back of the building)…read morewas busy so I was surprised to only see a couple of tables occupied. Menu is on the wall and you order and pay at the counter. We got 1lb of ribs which comes with 3-6 depending on their size, 1 side of green beans and 1 side of potato salad, and a sweet tea. Total was about $40 My husband said these were the best ribs he's ever eaten. They had the right amount of smoke, the meat was juicy and fell off the bone. They don't have a lot of seasoning so the smoke and rib flavor really shinned through. The greens beans were the thick kind with onions and butter. Would definitely return.

My first time at Wingman Smoke House. It's a small unassuming restaurant that you might miss if…read moreyou weren't looking for it. Seems to be plenty of parking in the back and there is dining inside. I am not sure when they open, but when I got there just a little after 1pm on a Sunday, they had already sold out of the ribs. I ended up getting a pulled pork sandwich with a side of potato salad. Overall, I would say the pork was satisfactory, but I probably wouldn't order it again. The meat was very salty and I almost didn't finish it. There was quite a bit of fat with the meat. Topped with a few pickle chips but overall, pretty dry and again, way too salty. I will likely come back to try some ribs and brisket but I see I need to get there much earlier if I want that. The staff are nice. I was also shocked to see the prices. Someone posted a photo of their menu back in August 2024 (not even a year ago) but already the meat prices have doubled and in some... more than doubled.

It was my first time in Austin and my first BBQ place in Austin. Safe to say they did not…read moredisappoint! Food 5/5: I got the Classic Beef Brisket and it was delicious! It wasn't too salty which I was scared of with many BBQ dishes. I paired it with their waffle fries and it was great. I should've gotten another one! Ambiance & reservations 5/5: We stayed downtown and getting there was a breeze. I'd recommend getting reservations just in case since it was the weekend. Service 3/5: the server was sweet but she took awhile to get back with us. We waited awhile for the BBQ (which happens at most BBQ), waited 30-40 min for her to come pick up the check, and then waited another 30-40 min for her to come back with our checks. Overall I'd recommend for the food but make sure you don't have anything planned right after!

While touring in the Austin Tour Double Decker bus, the tour guide mentioned Lambert's Downtown BBQ…read morewas a good place to dine. After the tour, my daughter & I decided to dine at Lambert's Downtown BBQ restaurant and it was the very worst lunch we even encountered. The waiter brought us an appetizer of jalapano mini corn muffins made with corn kernals, added cheese and butter for the mini muffins. I ordered baby back ribs with Mac & cheese and my daughter ordered brisket and collard greens. I did not want jalapano BBQ sauce on my ribs, so I requested them with no sauce and they were salty, the Mac & cheese was salty and runny as if too much milk was added and the waiter stated, oil was added to the Mac & cheese. I asked the waiter if the brisket was marble and he said they do not have marble brisket but the brisket is tender. Unfortunately, the brisket was salty and tuff. The collard greens were so salty, inside my mouth was burning. We could not eat any of the meal due to the meal being inedible. After speaking with the manager on duty, he apologized for the meal. I offered to pay for the root beer, but the manager said, no, that's all right, he would take care of the bill. I know my palate is different from everybody else's palate, but I am a great food connoisseur and I can distinguish between a good meal and a bad meal. Maybe the cook was having a bad day, I don't know, but our lunch was horrible. I have no recommendation for this restaurant.

Turkey sausage is amazing. Legendary brisket. There's a reason it's still in business since 1967read more

Good food been eating good turkey sausage for many years and will continue for a long time.read more

Visited Franklins for the first time and was prepared for a line. But midweek there was no line at…read moreall. I walked inside and was able to order at around 12:30pm. Only the jalapeño sausage was out by then. I got a little bit of each to taste test and ordered additional pound of meat to bring home for dinner! The brisket was the best part you get the meaty and the fatty parts. The sausage, turkey, and ribs were also good to try. I got Cole slaw side to help cut into the salt and fatness. The sweet tea was good too. I got the $8 key lime pie to try and it was decent but kinda small. Overall it was a good experience but definitely expensive for bbq but good quality!

Great service. Very helpful and kind. Super clean. No…read moresticky tables like most bbq spots. Line is worth it. Got there at 11am on a Tuesday. Sitting and eating by 12pm. Get the pie. :) . This was more than enough for 2 of us and ran about $100. We also got two pies. Wish we skipped the sausage and got two more ribs in the end. Try the risk of the line if you can!

Been coming here for 3 years, before the Michelin star. This place has always been nothing short of…read moreexemplary when it comes to service, and food. Today i came at 10 am, after some months away, and already a line past the chiropractor next door indicating at least a 2 hour wait until reaching the front.. It gets to a point where this place, that has been loved by many in the community, has become inaccessible to that same community. There should be no reason for someone from this community, who just wants some good Q, to either A. Get in line over 1.5 hours prior to opening or B. Suffer the 2+ hour wait if getting in line even an hour before opening. I wouldn't have written this review if I didn't also come on Wednesday 8/12 only to see yet another line out the door at 130 pm, with meats sold out. I respect how big this place has gotten, but something has to be done to become more accessible to this community which has uplifted them. ... and no spending $170 minimum on their online service just to "skip the line" is not a solution. The service charge is insane, like paying a bouncer at a club to skip the line. 5* as always on the food..

Came in yesterday for our last Barbecue stop in Austin. I like how you didn't need to get in line…read moreas early as other spots, but super tired of lines... Anyways, the food was amazing. The brisket was second to Franklins in flavor and loved the chopped brisket the most. The peach tea pork belly was really good. I liked the sausage. Everyone here was really nice and the restaurant was very nice and clean inside. Interstellar and Franklins are my two favorite spots in Austin for barbecue.