Amazing bbq and sides! Pick your meat and have it sliced by a pro. Indoor picnic table seating…read morewith self-serve beans that were delicious with a wonderful subtle jalapeño spice. We enjoyed everything we selected and would definitely return.

Coopers doesn't disappoint. Great selection of smoked meats, choices of hot sides and free…read morebacon-blessed pinto beans. Then there's the cheddar - absolutely melts in your mouth with a very sharp cheddar flavor. If you're a cheese fan, don't miss it. Do lunch. BBQ is too heavy for dinner.

We had our wedding lunch here with our loved ones and everything was great. From the food, to the…read moreservice, to the place itself, it was a great choice for our big day. Great hospitality from everyone working here. They made sure we were satisfied with everything as well as making our life's easier in any way they could. Food is absolutely delicious! Dare I say best bbq I've ever tried! Would definitely recommend for a quick everyday meal or as a place to host an event.

Love the turkey! And the ribs are fantastic Great service and won't disappoint! The wait time was…read morequick and efficient!

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!

The service was excellent! Stefany and Leo took great care of us they were incredibly friendly and…read moreprovided outstanding service. As soon as they realized my family and I were on vacation and spoke Spanish, they made us feel right at home. The food was absolutely delicious, and it's the best BBQ we've had so far.

What can I say, this place is amazing. Great food, fabulous customer service and the inviting…read moreatmosphere is incredible. Shout out to Shawn at the register!

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.

Ambiance- 5 my boyfriend and I sat upstairs on live music night and had a wonderful time!! The…read moremusic was not obnoxiously loud like some live music nights in restaurants can be. We could appreciate the band and still talk to each other! Everything feels rustic but upscale. Food- oh my GOSH. I'm not a huge steak person, but I do enjoy a good steak on special occasions. The prime ribeye is maybe the most decadent thing I've ever eaten in my whole life. The brown sugar crust, the roasted garlic bulb, the perfect medium rare... I think I'll be dreaming about this steak for the rest of my life. We also got the beans, cider braised collard greens (to die for!) and my boyfriend got the brisket which you simply can't go wrong with. Our server, Stacey, was so kind and patient with our dietary restrictions (bf has a dairy allergy- lactose intolerant be wary much more dairy in a BBQ place than you'd expect!). Very attentive, great recommendations and adjustments. Give her a raise!

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!

Great BBQ !! We ate in Llano and the staff was Fantastic We ordered brisket, pork ribs and the…read morejalapeño sausage. Place was super clean even the parking lot. Now we're going to have to try the one in Marble Falls

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

Prolly the best BBQ I've ever had in Texas. Heck, the best BBQ I've ever had anywhere…read more Worth the waiting in line on a hot and steamy summer afternoon, and forever grateful they didn't run out of brisket before we were able to get some. The staff were personable, considering his busy they were. So helpful and engaged with customers. That alone would bring you back. But the smoked meats are hard to beat! I mean, brisket is the movie star, but the sausage and pulled pork weren't to shabby either. Everyone should go here at least 1 time. Then you'll always know how to tell a good BBQ.

I have had good BBQ brisket before, at least so I thought, until I had Franklin Barbecue. This was…read morethe best barbecue brisket and pork ribs I've ever had. We tried the brisket, the pork ribs and house sausage. The brisket and ribs were fall apart tender and impossibly moist. The moistness was what struck me as different and more delicious compared to other barbecued meats I've had. They did keep the meat wrapped in foil until presented to the customer, which must help. The brisket is only seasoned with salt and pepper so the flavor of the meat and smoke comes through. The ribs are also finished lightly with bbq sauce, still preserving the meat flavor. They do offer four different barbecue sauces that are quite delicious. Bread and pickles are free, as are ice and water. Line wait data point: Went on a Tuesday (they are closed on Mondays) got there at 12:20 PM and it took just 80 minutes to get through the line. Left just after 2pm and there was no line - and few if any meats left.

i was recommended interstellar from a local while visiting austin so stopped by on a saturday…read moremorning to give it a try. we got there 40 min before it opened but it was still an hour wait. brisket - moist and tender peach tea glazed pork belly - this was probably my favorite choice of meat. not too sweet and a juicy bite pork spare ribs - solid ribs meat slips right off the bone cream corn - one of the best cream corn i had jalapeño slaw - your average slaw nothing too crazy the staff were very friendly and organized for such a busy place. the interior has the traditional texas bbq vibe theme and there's seating inside and outside the restaurant. you can place to preorders if you want to skip the wait but it will be a 72 hour minimum notice and a $120 minimum order.

Was really excited to try this place out during our second trip to Austin. It has a Michelin star…read moreand 5 star reviews so we made effort to go here. Also, in Austin we thought all bbq would be good. To our surprise on a Friday early afternoon just past 12 there was a short line. We waited about 25 min instead of the mentioned 2-3 hours. We got brisket, short ribs, & pork belly with jalapeño coleslaw and Mac and cheese. Presentation looked amazing, however, our bbq was lukewarm. Except for the short rib, the meats were not tender and not easy to pull apart or fall apart. Brisket was dry and chewy and the pork belly was cold that the fat was unrendered. Flavor profile of the pork was unique, on the sweeter side but eventually got tired of it as I am not much of a sweet meat person. If the meats were warm and soft, it would have been a good day & prob 4 stars bc the flavor was good, but just short of it being good all together. We weren't a fan of the jalapeño coleslaw, the jalapeño overpowered it. Mac and cheese was decent. I did like their coffee while waiting since this was my first stop out of the airport. You order at the coffee bar.