Before my daughter's appointment nearby, we decided on Flippers Tavern for lunch. This place is quite different than many places in Lubbock, TX. When we walked in on May 19, 2026, the place was not too busy at around noon. Right away I noticed low lighting. Cool alternative, rock, and old R&B music playing in the background. A full bar. Pinball machines for tables. Lots of nostalgia in this place! Restroom was mostly clean. The food was okay. I wish there was a bit more flavor to everything. My daughter agreed. + The Damned Dog ($11) "All beef frank, house beef chili, cheddar, diced onions, and jalapeno crispies." This was good but the frank and chili needed more flavor. I opted for a side of house-made vegan potato salad (additional $1.50) instead of potato chips which really good. + The Sourpuss ($12) "Bratwurst, sauerkraut, pickle slice, crushed salt & vinegar chips, and queso fresco." My daughter enjoyed this with ketchup and mustard added and a side of smoked gouda mac. That mac was very tasty. We also noticed how crisp and spicy our Sprite and Dr. Peppers were. Loved that. I'd definitely go back again for a drink and maybe a sandwich next time. Ample lot parking. read more

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Food was delicious. Our first time here. Potato salad is amazing . My margarita was on point! Atmosphere was good our waiter was good and nice. He did a great job read more

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We went mid week later at night place was pretty empty. Service was nice, polite and helpful. Ambiance was not for me but it has a vibe. Music was loud alternative. Place was unique and cool to visit once but not to come back again. Food came out quick all of our Philly's were extremely salty I could not finish it. Potatoes salad is good, a little too much mustard for my taste. Spicy Mac was really good. I'm glad I tried it once. Is a cool place but not good to ever return to eat. read more

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This is a cool little place. The service was great!! Jacob, our server was terrific and recommended a great Mexican lager on tap. The food is okay, it's your typical bar fare, and they have a very interesting chef salad which my wife loved. It has Sausage in it which seemed odd, but it worked. Anyway, we will go back when we are in town. read more

Stopped in for a few beers. Cool spot with a pinball themed vibe. Waitress was a gem and it was a nice hang. I would be back! read more

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Texas surprises me often when it comes to good food but to find a restaurant/bar that serves vegan cuisine blew me away. The server who also was the bartender was friendly and very helpful! My table was also a pinball machine! And better, the casual ambiance didn't have giant tv screens distracting a gif time. Next time I'm in Lubbock, I'll go back! Thank you Flippers! read more

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Visited during a Texas Tech football weekend and chose this bar because it was close to our hotel. Big mistake. We sat for 15 minutes without a single greeting, menu, or acknowledgment from the staff. No service, no eye contact--just completely ignored. The staff seemed to careless after giving them an opportunity to at least acknowledge two people waiting for drinks and food. Honestly, you're better off waiting in a long line a block away than wasting your time here. We ended up walking out and going somewhere else. Save yourself the frustration and skip this place entirely. Terrible Pinball machines in back.... Two bathrooms unisex. read more

Stopped here while traveling because we wanted something different and boy howdy did we find it. Pin ball games everywhere including the dining tables. Classic vinyl LPs on the wall and decent restrooms were very appreciated. I got the Damned Dog which turned out to be the best chili cheese dog I've ever had. Wasn't too expensive either. Great place to go if you really want something different and unique. read more

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excellent service, great food, and the right vibe. definitely a place to come with your furry companio. brought out a bowl of water and ordered a dog dog. would come back and definitely recommen. read more

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As always an awesome experience. Staff is extremely friendly, food is terrific. Their vegetarian options are great (vegetarian versions of their hotdogs) and vegen chili are delicious. Will continue to visit anytime I'm in Lubbock. read more

Wow! What an amazing place! We chose to go here after our time at the ren fair down the street, and it was such a good choice! The place is so cute, a vintage eclectic theme, lots of pinball and records. All of their food looks amazing, we got the philly cheesesteak and the filthy wizard hot dog. And a pretzel. The mac in cheese is so good too! Our waitress was so kind and conversational, she was quick and so was the food and it was all very reasonably priced! Can't wait to come back! read more

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We were passing through town and I had read a really good review on Flippers. Lo and behold we passed right by. I made my husband flip a U and it was the best decision for our pit stop on our travels. It's a very cool little place. It is well decorated and really unique. The outdoor patio was great and surprisingly cool for an August afternoon. We decided to try three of the dogs on the menu.The Damned Dog (left), The Supersonic Dog (center), and The Sourpuss Dog. All of them were very unique and full of flavor. They use a huge all beef hot dog which had a great flavor and the bun is amazing. It's hard to describe the bun, but it really makes the hot dog. It was very fresh and soft but with a nice light toast making it flaky. The chili on the Damned dog had a great flavor but did not overwhelm the dog. It was a great spin on a classic chili dog. The Supersonic used a garlic pepper jack sausage topped with a bacon jam, whipped cream, Sriracha, grilled onions, and fresh jalapeños. It was so very full of flavor and had a good bite to it with the addition of fresh jalapeños. The Sourpuss was a bratwurst with a pickle spear, sautéed sauerkraut, crushed vinegar chips, and queso fresco. It was very good also with just a very different flavor profile that really works. Our sides were the house made potato salad, the Gouda Mac and Cheese with crispy jalapeños on top, and Boulder Salt and Malt Vinegar chips. That Gouda Mac and Cheese was definitely the stand out of the sides. It had a great flavor and texture. Very nice and creamy and the crispy jalapeños were a great addition. Flippers had a very inventive cocktail and mocktail menu. The Saturday special Chilton had the perfect balance of lemon and was nice and cold. My husband tried a Beet-le Juice which was a blanco tequila, with a Bergamont liqueur, hibiscus syrup, beet juice, and lime. It was great. All the flavors together made a very tasty cocktail. We both would order that again. The mocktail menu was really extensive and looked really good. They also had a great beer selection. The ladies there were slammed but they were spot on with their service on a busy Saturday afternoon. They were attentive to each table and worked at an amazing speed considering I don't think that many people were working. Food and drinks came out in a reasonable amount of time. We will definitely be adding Flipper's Tavern to our rotation of pit stops in Lubbock. I can't wait to try the sandwiches and burger next. Don't sleep on Flipper's they definitely are on top of their game. read more

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Top notch service. Food is always served hot. I like the Chopped Cheese sandwich we queso. The Mac and cheese is very good. Dog friendly outside. read more

I was killing some time in Lubbock while waiting for some family and friends. I didn't eat here, but the service was great and they served me quickly. Prices were fair. Seems like a cool place to hang out for a little while.. if I ever make it back to Lubbock, I'll stop back by! read more

The Ruben was outstanding! My better half had the filly and wow I haven't been here in a while but we will surly be back! Service was great as well. read more

I was thrilled to find a place with a vegan option in Lubbock! The bar was fun and everyone was very friendly. I loved my Flippers style hot dog and potato salad. Bonus points for even having a yummy vegan chocolate mousse! I will definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

Service was super. The hot dogs were delish - eat with a fork and knife!!!!lol Potato salad hmmm tasted like no mayo - but sour pickles not this kind I like. Decor is out of this world but we wondered how all of the stuff from ceiling g to floor clean hmmmm read more

Such a fun place!!! Yummy hotdogs! We did a build your own. Relish, sauerkraut. & mustard with a beef dog. The bun was toasted & yummy. The French Connection was also yummy! I would have never put these ingredients together but it worked!! Strawberries, arugula, onion jam & brie! I love pretzels & these did not disappoint! Crispy on the outside & soft in the middle! Served with beer cheese. There is so much to see here! Vintage light fixtures, vintage toys & stickers! Pinball machines! Just so fun. They also have a TouchTunes machine to play your jams!! read more

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Best service and delicious food! Our server was very delightful. Fun ambiance! Pinball machines everywhere! read more

First time at Flippers and it's a whole vibe I didn't know I needed! The hotdog was out of this world and the bartender was attentive and kind. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Lubbock. read more

This is the place to be in Lubbock! Laid back, casual place where all the locals seem to hang out. Delicious vegan/vegetarian food options as well as an array of adult beverages. We tried the jackfruit Torta, vegan chili, deviled eggs, and Mac n cheese. All of the food was excellent and so was the service. We will definitely return when we are in the area. read more

Flippers Tavern - Cup of Vegan House Chili, Deviled Eggs, blueberry Chilton - Bars Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

I had a lot of fun, even tho I was there only 20 mins or so. The food was good, get just one hot dog to start, get another if you're hungry, they are big enough for one person. The games all around, newer ones next to antique (on the wall) ones. It was fun. Bring your quarters. They have a machine to exchange quarters. It broke while there and they gave us a few dollars worth for free. It was all a different experience but fun. read more

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Stopped by with my family during our short stay in Lubbock a few weekends ago, and I still think about this place. Definitely a must-try. One reason that got us over there was their dog-friendly patio. They brought out a water bowl for us right away. I ordered the Supersonic signature dog and it was the best hot dog I've ever had in my life. These days my appetite isn't what it used to be and I tend to opt for smaller portions, but I finished the entire thing too easy. We also shared the soft pretzel appetizer and loved it with the mustard. Our server was sweet and the pineapple coconut cider that was recommended to me was especially delicious. No misses here. Lastly, the ambience is super cool. We played a few rounds of pinball after our meal which was a nice way to end the night. 10/10 recommend. read more

This is a fun find. Great service and fun deco. Live pinball! The food was outstanding. The server was friendly and fast. She was very knowledgeable and helped me through the menu. Her recommendation was great. Worth a stop if I'm the area. The ambiance is complete and well done in the theme. read more

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Gourmet hotdogs and ice cold beer! Need I say more? Went for lunch on a weekday and got seated immediately. The service was great, the server explained all the menu items and her recommendations were spot on. read more

Dog friendly! Treated our pup well and us too! Super friendly staff from bartender, waiter and manager, they did a great job. For hot dogs, they take it to another level, and worth the money. Also for vegan types and those observing Lent, there are options, like the artichoke spinach dip sandwich melt, BAM! The atmosphere, well eating off a table made out of a pinball machine is pretty damn cool! read more

The patty melt is amazing and the staff is wonderful. Great place to eat! I was down town and wanted to grab a quick lunch! It was perfect!

First time here! Loved this place, winter was the absolute best!!! So polite, friendly and funny!!! Will definitely be coming back!

Food was good! Really cool location and ambiance. Service was nice too. But one of the dogs we got was so hot you could barely finish it. And then when the bill came I was shook how much the total was. I slash that to say, not good enough for the price! read more

A fun place! The food is great and servings are large. Wait staff is friendly and attentive. Tables are old pinball machines. read more

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I was craving a dog and a beer. Exceeded my expectations! Great food and service. The pinball themed decor is amazing. Brings back memories.

Great vibe with the pinball machine table tops for the booths and around the room. Great hotdogs with mine being the garlic sausage on a toasted hoagie roll topped with jalapeño, sirracha , whipped cream cheese , and bacon jam and my God it was good. Service was great with our waitress being very helpful, fast, and friendly. Nice beer selection too. Prairie Dog Porter ftw. Was in town for work and this place will be in the rotation for future visits. read more

Dining at Flippers Tavern provided my family and I an all around great experience. The delicious food with many vegan options, cheerful server, pinball themed decor, and clean restrooms made for a delightful lunch. This is most definitely a new favorite place for me to eat. read more

Awesome place! Pinball tables as the tables along with decor. We just had a couple drinks, an appetizer & dessert. read more

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Hot dogs were great, potato salad was warm and tasted like pure mustard, chilly tasted like hamburger water. Server had an attitude from the second we walked in. read more

What a cool place!! if you like amazing hot dogs, delicious beer and fantastic service you have to give this place a go!! x

If you haven't stopped to eat at Flipper's you MUST do so the next time you are out and about!! It is very affordable! We've been twice now and we were served by IB and Saebryn and they both had great recommendations (appetizers and meals) for us to try. We will come again to try more food/drink options. The atmosphere was pleasant, music played softly in the background, and the location is perfect with plenty of parking. Enjoy! read more

Solid dog, great experience and most importantly, great selection of beer. Could definitely take down 3 or 4 of these puppies after housing 20 beers read more

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Great place with great food and service. I try and stop by here whenever I am in town for work. Menu is diverse and not just everyday. I've always enjoyed it. read more

Good food and fun. Good service and we played some pinball. I had salad and others had hot dogs and sandwiches. Tons of fun! read more

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