This place was really good. My partner and I arrived at 1:45pm and had waited around an hour to be seated. We are in the city visiting and did not know it closed at 3pm. This is why the line was not as long as it typically is. They were out of brisket, ribs, and sausage when we were able to order. One should go about an hour earlier if they want to get those. This place is so worth it. The turkey was 12/10. It was nothing like I have ever had. It had flavor and was juicy like chicken. The pulled pork was 10/10. The slaw was not much to my liking but the beans and potato salad were good. There were cups for free water. They had vinegar, normal, espresso, and spicy barbecue sauce. I do not normally like barbecue sauce but Franklins is great. The spicy one was perfect. Overall, I thought waiting an hour was great. With the food we were able to get I understood why people wait hours. I recommend bringing a water for the wait and comfortable shoes while you wait in line. read more

Franklin Barbecue - Single Pinto Beans, Single Potato Salad, Turkey, Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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So I finally decided to go try Franklins and brave the line. I arrived on a weekday at 1130am and the line was not bad. Maybe an hour. I love how people are giving this place a 1 star because they are popular and the line is long sometimes, I mean come one so stupid. This place is small and it's amazing how they can crank out as much bbq as they do. It's impressive. I got almost to the front of the line around 1230pm and they were already almost out of ribs, so go early. I got a 1/2lb of Brisket, 1/4lb of turkey, 3 bones of ribs, and one link of the jalapeño cheddar sausage, my side I did was potato salad. I'll give my honest review down below on each item. Brisket- 1000/10, best I have ever had. It was well seasoned, juicy, smoky, fatty in the right way and just so tender and delicious. Spectacular. Turkey- another 1000/10, it's so juicy and and tender. They season it but not heavily which is great since Turkey is a mild tasting meat. I would definitely get this again! Ribs- 6/10, and I love ribs. To me the seasoning on these was so thick it just overpowered the taste of the pork. All I could taste was pepper on it. It was good but I would personally pass on this item next time. Sausage- 1000/10, again so good. It was spicy due to the jalapeños but not overly, the cheese was nice and there was a good snap to the casing. The smoke added a nice touch to the fattiness of the sausage. Potato salad- 3/10, to me this was not a good take on potato salad. Not much texture in it like celery or something like that and all I could taste was vinegar. I like acid in my food but this is all I could taste. So it wasn't for me. Overall when I go next time I will be loading up on brisket, turkey and sausage! These items are amazing, maybe try another side, their beans looked really good. GO OUT AND EAT SOME BBQ!! read more

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We showed up about an hour before opening and still ended up waiting for 2 hours. Thankfully weather was super nice and we got to the shade after about 30 mins. They have lawn chairs if you get there early enough to grab one! The smell of bbq definitely made me super hungry by the time we went in. While you're in line, they have a very friendly worker who asks you about how much of each cut you are planning to order so that they can see how much they have left since they tend to sell out very quickly. They only offered beef rib for Fri-Sun, which I wanted to try, but they ended up running out before us. Once you make it into the shop. They have plenty of merchandise to browse while waiting! We got 1/2 lb brisket, 4 pork ribs, 1/4 lb turkey, 1 jalapeño cheddar sausage, and one small serving of each side (coleslaw, beans, and potato salad), and banana bourbon pie. You can tell that they really focus on the meat here, since operations are small with only one person slicing and one cashing you out. We also got a few pickled jalapeños for extra flavor. The meat slicing was super mesmerizing and she made sure to soak the turkey and rest of the meats with grease so it stays juicy. Once you get through the cashier, you can find a place to sit inside or outdoors. They only have about 3 long tables and 2 smaller ones so finding seating can be a bit tough, but people rotate out fast and you can share tables with smaller groups. They had four different kinds of bbq sauce (signature, vinegar, espresso, and spicy). The signature sauce was my favorite and I also loved their sliced onions, which are unlimited. They also give you sliced white bread with your meal. The brisket was definitely the juiciest I've had, but it also had lots of fat in it. If you're into fatty and juicy cuts of meat, this is definitely the place for you! The pork rib and turkey were also very tender and I appreciated how it wasn't too salty. The sides were okay; I liked how they weren't seasoned too heavily. The slaw paired especially well with the meat. The banana pie was delicious and I liked the crust! read more

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I think this is the disney of bbq lol.... line is really looongg :-( on a rainy Friday, we did not hesitate to go to experience the hype. Finally after 2 hours (12-2pm), we finally made it to the counter, unfortunately they ran out of beef ribs. We ordered 2 lb of brisket to go & the food we plan to eat in. There are a few tables but you'll get seated. Their brisket is really the winner & their jalapeno sausage plus their key lime pie. They have a variety of sauces which is good but few sides. Staff are nice and friendly too. There is also a little shop inside to stall you while in line. read more

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We arrived around 12:15 and the line was wrapped! By the time we got to the counter it was 1:35. We were the last ones to actually get pulled pork because they ran out. That is the longest weve ever waited for bbq, BUT SO WORTH IT! I do not ever order brisket because it's usually disappointing, dry and bland. However, this brisket was none of those things. It was everything a brisket should be!!! The other meats were delicious as well. The banana pie was incredible, the crust tasted almost like a cookie crumble. The potato salad is more of a mustard base, and cole slaw isn't too wet but I filled up on everything else and didn't eat much of it. After we finished eating, we even got a tour of the smokers! They are on a rotation, always smoking brisket and rotating staff to keep watch over it, and they use post oak wood. The staff were all so precious and friendly. My family thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would totally stand in line again :D read more

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Yea! The votes are in! Franklin is the clear winner for me. I saved reviewing two of the best BBQ joints in Austin for last and I came to the conclusion that Franklins has better quality meat but their sides aren't as good as the competitor I reviewed. When we first arrived, the line was out the door and down the street, which was kind of understandable after trying the food. The line moved pretty slow at first and they came out to tell us that by the time we get to the front they may be out of certain meats. Luckily, they had everything we wanted when we ordered. The place totally gave off that Texas vibe, was a decent size and I wasn't sure there would be enough seating once we had our food but it all worked out. They kept the place clean after people left and they were pretty quick to clean the tables. As for the food, we ordered a a half pound of: Beef Brisket - 5/5 Pork ribs - 5/5 Sausage link - 4.5/5 Pulled pork - 4.5/5 Potato salad - 3.5/5 All I can say is, the meat was so juicy and tender and was seasoned to PERFECTION! I was fighting with myself to determine if I wanted to dip the meat in the bbq sauce I had or not. I was literally arguing with myself whether to dip or not because either way it gave you a different experience and each experience was soooo dang good, I don't even know man! Lastly, you don't need any sides (the sides are limited and not as good as the other place I reviewed) or bread or anything with the meat. I was mad at myself for wasting a few bites of getting full on two bites of the potato salad. I wish I could have those bites back and apply it to the meat. Anyway, I WILL be back to Franklin and there is no other choice for me. I was on Zillow looking up house listings and how much it would actually cost to move there lol. No joke! That's how good that meat was. If you are in Austin, please go try Franklin BBQ and let me know if I'm tripping or not because that was life changing for me. OOOOO 5 out of 5 Afros read more

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In this long barbecue journey, it took me long enough to finally make it to the Texas Mecca, Franklin Barbecue. It's located right off I-35, just a few breaths away from the Texas Capitol. It was always an attainable restaurant to go to in terms of distance, but the rumored line could bring more agony than ever expected. I arrived at Franklin at 9 a.m. on a Sunday. A time too early to some, but experts would suggest I might have been too late. The restaurant itself recommends lining up starting at 9 a.m. on a weekday and closer to 8 a.m. on the weekend to have a better chance to try their full menu. With us losing an hour from daylight saving time the night prior, I assumed people would already be too exhausted to be there as early as I was. I was about the 20th head in line, which didn't seem too shabby. In front of me was a guy visiting Austin from Missouri, and he just had to try Franklin's before returning back home. It's cool how well known this establishment has become that people will travel all over for it. I can only imagine how bad the line can get with SXSW starting up. Two hours in line at this point is nothing. I always think waiting on the front end is always better than the back end because you're guaranteed a good meal if you get there early. Two hours went by in a blink and the doors opened. By 11:15, we were watching our meat get sliced by the pitmaster for the day. It was not Aaron Franklin, sadly. We sat down with our tray just about five minutes later. For our three meats and some extras, Franklin ran us about $40 a head. I'll write about everything I had: Brisket: I know in Texas, brisket is king and Franklin is supposed to be the prime example of it. It was very good, but I think these new school barbecue joints are doing it better. You can't get this level of brisket everywhere though. It was still savory and flavorful. Pork ribs: These are some of the best I've had. I feel like I say that at every barbecue restaurant I go to, but the meatiness, the bark, and the flavor were all exceptional to a point that it made my eyes water. They fall off the bone like every good Texas joint does, but the flavor they brought out on these is next level. Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage: This sausage was crunchier than most. More compact. I think this is pretty middle of the road in my sausage power rankings, but still pretty glorious. Pinto Beans: I'll just quote what my buddy said: "I wouldn't even give these to a homeless person." I don't know what it was about these, but they were not good. Potato Salad: I am a mayo-based potato salad guy, so I am already disappointed when I order it and it's shockingly yellow. It was bland but could work well as a palate cleanser after a meaty meal. I tried their barbecue sauces and was impressed by the existence of their roasty espresso BBQ sauce. It has this rich flavor that blended well with the brisket. I never would have thought this would be good. Now we need barbecue sauce flavored espresso. I am so happy that I got to finally go to Franklin's. I don't think I will be joining the 100 club like some members have because while it is good and worth a visit, it is definitely not the best barbecue in Austin. There are places with better prices or better meats nearby. I don't think it's unimpressive by any means, and it is nice to pay an ode to a legendary place like Franklin. It was honestly a dream come true. RIYL: Waiting. It's kind of its thing. read more

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Exactly 10 years since my last visit to Franklin! Since I've been to ATX, I've been trying other BBQ haunts like Terry Black's but Franklin Barbecue is still outstanding. This time instead of waiting in line for 4 hours, I pre-ordered in advance online (min 5 lbs, max 30 lbs). I appreciate that they slice it fresh when you check-in. This time I also tried the bourbon banana cream pie. While they don't make this in-house, it's absolutely DELICIOUS. ). It's personal sized so my only regret was not trying the other pie flavors. The sides were just OK to me (slaw, beans - didn't try the potato salad). read more

OVERVIEW: A legend for a reason. The brisket is seriously the best I've ever had, as well as the juicy turkey! Worth the wait if you have a day off or just want to go on a BBQ adventure. Having tried the brisket both secondhand (pre-order pickup/leftovers) and in-person, I can confidently say it's worth the wait for in-person! Huge difference. Fun experience. 10/10 would do it again. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, there are a few spots in the lot behind the restaurant if you're early enough or street parking around the area. - Reservations? Nope, walk-in only. You can order ahead for pick-up online with min. spend requirements. - What time to get in line? On a Tues. we got in line around 8:15am and were 5th in line. By 9am the line was down the ramp; by 10am it was to the parking lot. Chairs are available. Bathrooms and merch are available around 9am. FOOD RATINGS: - Brisket (5/5, duh) - Turkey (5/5) - Sides (3/5 - nothing to write home about, but let's be honest, no one's visiting here for the sides!) - Pies (5/5 - pricy but delish) - BBQ sauces (5/5 - love the variety; spicy and vinegar were the favorites but espresso was most unique!) read more

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There has to be a better way that Franklin Barbecue can operate to move the line faster.. I don't know what it is, but the line was very long, and it moved very slow. The food itself was really good, but you should be prepared to wait if the line is long. read more

Franklin Barbecue - Brisket, Single Potato Salad, sliced bread - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

For me, Franklin Barbecue lived up to the hype. My friend and I arrived at Noon on a Saturday, met with a long line but friendly face. Staff told us the wait was 3 hours and they would be out of beef ribs. I'm bummed on missing out on the beef but the wait only ending up being 2 hours so that was a win. Even though the line is long, it was a happy atmosphere with everyone anxiously awaiting delicious eats. Plus they have chairs you can borrow to sit in! That was so appreciated and a huge bonus for me. I like sitting. All the staff was so pleasant in the line and in the shop, during the ordering process they kept those smiles and cheery demeanors up! Gotta be rough with so many eager eaters so kudos to them. There is enough turnover that even if tables are scarce, after a few minutes you should be able to snag a spot. My friend and I had a nice little two top we sat outside at to take in the Austin sunshine. The pork ribs were absolutely mindblowing. It should be a given to get these but truly, they were the most juicy and flavorful I had not just on my bbq-hopping in Austin but my life. We also had the brisket which was equally tender, the turkey and the sausage...all good...but those pork ribs. And I will forever think of what could have been with the beef ribs. Fomo! As I started out, Franklin's was worth the hype and the wait for me. I love food and this is some downright good eats and a must do for any true 'foodie'! read more

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We've experienced Franklin a couple times before -- once during COVID for a to go order and once when we won a private dinner experience through a blood donation (still one of the coolest wins ever, unfortunately we didn't win this year, lol). This time, we were actually on our way to try a different BBQ spot when we noticed there was no line?? It was only 30 minutes before opening. This was right before the big freeze at the end of January, so everyone was huddled inside the patio trying to stay warm, but the vibes were still laid back and friendly. One thing we absolutely LOVE about Franklin is how they handle the wait. Doors are open before service starts, you can use the restroom, even grab drinks while you wait. That alone is elite level hospitality in the BBQ world. They also had someone walking around asking what people were thinking of ordering so they could gauge inventory, which is genius and helps manage expectations before you even get to the counter. Service was super friendly across the board. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there and wanted to make sure guests were taken care of. What we ordered: * Turkey - Moist and lightly seasoned, letting the meat shine. Simple and done right. * Beef Rib - Massive, tender, incredible smoke and bark. Surprisingly needed a little extra salt (yes, I said it ), but once we added it? WOW. * Brisket - We didn't think it would taste that different from the beef rib, but texturally it absolutely was. Melt-in-your-mouth tender with beautiful bark and the perfect level of seasoning. * Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage - Great snap, LOVED the gouda flavor * Pork Ribs - Fall-off-the-bone tender, smoky, and honestly some of the best we've had. We grabbed some bubbles (basically prosecco) while waiting and a Roadhouse beer. Alcohol prices are on the higher side, but the convenience of being able to sip while you wait, especially since we stopped in last minute, makes it worth it. We did forget to order the sausage initially, but it was super easy to walk over to the drink counter and add it without standing in the full line again. Also appreciate the free bread, pickles, onions, and sauce setup. It's the little things. Only slight hiccup: when it was time to line up for opening, they ask guests to honor the order of arrival. Unfortunately, people are people and not everyone follows the honor system. But that's not on the staff, they can only do so much. Overall, incredible food, thoughtful hospitality, and a super smooth experience even on a cold morning right before a freeze. Franklin continues to live up to the hype, and we'd absolutely go back. read more

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We were apprehensive about having to wait in line for "hours", but Sunday felt like a breeze. In line by 1130am, bellies full and happy by 130pm. I will say the beef rib was sold out by the time we made it in but all the meats were superb. The brisket melts in your mouth like butter! I loved their house sausage and pork ribs as well. It was super cool to hang in line, meet other friendly food enthusiasts, and just start the day off strong. read more

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While in Austin for a team offsite, we had a private dinner at Franklin BBQ and whew... it was worth the hype. And this is coming from someone who is not a BBQ person at all. Our meal was served family-style with classic sides: coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, pickles, onions, and bread. Everything complemented the meats perfectly without trying to steal the show. Now let's talk about that brisket. ‍ It was incredibly tender, flavorful, and basically melted with every bite. The turkey? Hella moist which is not easy to pull off. I don't eat pork, but the rest of the table devoured the ribs and sausage, so I'll take that as a glowing review. Each table had three BBQ sauces: original, spicy, and vinegar. The spicy was my favorite - bold but balanced. The original was solid. The vinegar sauce wasn't my personal vibe, but I appreciate having options. Beyond the food, the service was excellent. The team was kind, attentive, and on top of everything. I'm sure they rolled out the red carpet since we were hosting a private event, but great service is still great service and I notice it. The restaurant itself is quite large, with long rows of tables that are perfect for big groups or communal dining. There's also an outdoor space that I imagine is amazing when the weather cooperates. There's a bar as well, though not much bar seating. Even as someone who doesn't typically gravitate toward BBQ, I genuinely enjoyed this experience. Franklin lives up to the legend. read more

Franklin Barbecue - Brisket, turkey, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

This beloved award-winning BBQ icon is worth the wait (come early as they can sell out QUICKLY.). The moist brisket is TENDER with a good "bark" on it. Pulled pork is tasty and the vinegar based sauce adds a nice zing. Jalapeño cheddar sausage rounds it out nicely! The spicy sauce is my fave. Great service (lawn chairs and restrooms available for the long but fun wait) and fun merch, too. read more

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I got here at 10:10 or so on Tuesday morning and came down to eat around 11:40am. I was at the front side by the stairs that has the chairs underneath. So the brisket was good, and sliced more thinly than Cooper's as a comparison which I appreciated. I got the pork ribs and jalapeño sausage as well. Again, all good but was it the best bbq? Hutchins in Dallas holds that for me, but honestly it's probably all comparable. I can say that I don't think it's worth waiting in such a long line for. I did like the 4 different sauces - the spicy and original were my favorite. Jalapeños are an extra charge and the coleslaw is not as saucy and taste healthier than most. You can ask for as much bread as you want. The service was great though. And there's a person who gets your order in line who can answer questions but you can always change your order when you get in front. read more

Franklin Barbecue - Two pork ribs, half pound brisket, jalapeno sausage, and pint of coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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brisket is still the most elite out of all the bbq places! turkey was a bit dry sides were more limited than the other places - only had potato salad, slaw, and pinto beans. i liked the potato salad the most the mini pies (which i searched, seems to be a collaboration & it is made by a different vendor that they sell) is sooo good! ruby dang and bourbon banana were not too sweet & very balanced in their flavor came here for a wedding reception - didn't know that they could do private party! very cool! they were very organized and everyone seemed to have gotten their food relatively fast (so good service even for private parties)! read more

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Dude... waited 1.5 hours for this!?!??!? AND there's no Beef Ribs on weekdays !?!??!?!?!? F that, I'll do it again ... them Brisket, Pull Pork, Pork Spare Ribs and Sausages.... BOOOM !!!!!!! It's worth the wait... Just do it, and order a little of EVERYTHING, don't regret after... regret not ordering the Turkey errrrrrrr........ read more

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It's been about three years since I had the pleasure to eat at Franklin BBQ. I decided to go on a Tuesday morning and I got there about 9:30 am. I was number eight in line. Tuesday is the slowest day for them and showing up around 9:30 am is the way to go. After they opened up at 11am,I ordered and sat down to eat at 11:20 am. I got a pound of brisket($39 a pound), a pound of pork ribs($34 a pound)and three links of jalapeño cheese sausages($13 for all three links). I also got a bourbon banana pie($8). All the meats were delicious. The brisket and pork ribs were well seasoned and tender. The jalapeño cheese sausages were flavorful with a nice amount of cheese in them. The bourbon banana pie was a tasty treat to end my meal. In the end, I would definitely recommend trying Franklin Barbecue or going back if you've eaten there before. They are a great example of how Texas bbq should be done. read more

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Flavors are exceptional. Lots of Smokey accents. Brisket was so tender, ribs falling off the bones and jalapeño sausages links were very tasty with a little spice to them. Definitely, worthy of on of the best BBQ I have tried. Note they open at 11:00 but people line up at 9:00 sometimes and you could wait a while to be served. read more

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If you want real BBQ in Austin, Franklins is the spot. The brisket was so juicy, tender and flavorful. The beans were delicious. The potato salad was a bit too mustardy. Couldn't finish it but I'm there for the BBQ not the sides. The service was very welcoming. Gotta get there early to wait in line though, the BBQ is so good that they run out. read more

Franklin Barbecue - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Worth. The. Wait. I came with a visiting friend for the first time this past summer, I wanted to show her some Austin legends and while I had never been myself always heard great things. They held true. We went on a Saturday morning around 11 AM, we weren't in a rush and knew the line would be lining, this was also true. Nothing a bucket of beers and ciders couldn't fix, I think as long as you come with the expectation of having to wait and know what you're getting into you'll be fine. They have a water station set up and lawn chairs/benches you can easily utilize. We got a little big of everything (minus the turkey, they were sold out) and it was all incredible. I think the take aways were the beef rib and brisket, both incredibly moist and filled with flavor. I went back again another day with my boyfriend and we went at 1PM this time, one worker who we were talking to at the original visit said it was usually dead by this time. We walked up the ramp were through the door within 20 minutes as opposed to the original 2 hours on the first visit. I believe more items were sold out (turkey, beef rib, and sausage) but we had come for the brisket we were perfectly okay with this! TLDR: If you want to wait and drink some cold ones while talking and hanging out with friends and want to try everything - go early and be prepared to wait a couple hours. If you don't want to wait and are okay with a more limited menu go after 1PM. read more

Franklin Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wow, amazing bbq! Long wait so be prepared. We waited about an hour and twenty mins on a Friday around noon. Someone will come out sporadically to tell you what's out of stock. They stay open until they run out of food. We ordered the pork ribs, brisket and cheese/jalapeño sausage with a side of coleslaw and beans. Also got two pickled jalapeños. They have free onions and pickles too. Four different bbq sauces as well. Loved everything I had. Cooked to perfection and definitely had leftovers. Definitely worth the wait. Great service and enough seating (although may need to be shared)! read more

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Food: The hype is real! One of the best meats I've had, although the brisket was the clear winner. Meats were so flavorful and cooked perfectly! Service: Expect a line and for it to go slow but it's def worth it! We got there an hour before opening and there was already a line. Atmosphere: Both indoor and outdoor seating suitable for large parties. Very casual ambiance. It's also common to sit with people you don't know as there's more people than tables, but everyone is pretty friendly and you get to meet people from all over the country. read more

Franklin Barbecue - Beef Rib, Brisket, and Single Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing experience at Franklin BBQ! I ordered the brisket, pork ribs, and jalapeño sausage with a side of beans, and everything was incredible. The menu is simple in the best way, straight to the point and focused on what they do exceptionally well. The beans were surprisingly flavorful, but the real stars were the brisket and pork ribs. The ribs literally fell off the bone, and the brisket was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, just picked it up and it melted apart. The jalapeño sausage had a perfect snap with a light, tasty kick. Loved that they offered a variety of BBQ sauces too. Came in on a cold Tuesday and was pleasantly surprised to get through the line in just 20 minutes. The staff was super friendly, attentive, and the place was very clean. Overall, such a great experience, absolutely worth the visit! read more

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Sooo good! We know there's always a long line so we paid someone to stand in line for 40 mins and buy it for us and deliver it. The brisket was definitely one of the best if not the best I've tasted. So moist and flavorful on the inside with an amazing crusty outside. I also liked the baked beans. No wonder this bbq is is named one of the best in the US! read more

Franklin Barbecue - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food: 6/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 All the things, just yes. Did we wait in line for four hours to get the best bbq Texas has? Yes, yes, we did. 100% worth it and I'd do it again. Brisket was the best brisket I've ever had, the pork ribs fell off the bone, pulled pork was juicy and tender. Just amazing! Potato salad is HEAVILY mustard based and the coleslaw is creamy and crunchy. Totally worth the wait read more

Franklin Barbecue - Potato salad, Cole slaw, smoked turkey, pulled pork, brisket, jalepeno/white cheddar link, spareribs, coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Omg !!!! Franklin Barbecue is One Of The Best BBQ Restaurants In America!!!! Aaron Franklin is a Master Pit Master!!! Franklin Bbq is a Mecca for Foodies from all over America!!! I made a Pilgrimage to Franklins and encountered a line around the Block. I parked my Rental Car and joined the line !! I was in line for Hours!!! It was a Festive Atmosphere!!! I eventually got a hold of one of Franklins loaner chairs from under the Porch. When I finally made it in side of Franklins , Still in line !!! A Cowboy eating at a Table stood up and asked me if I wanted to try some Brisket?? I said Hell Yeah !!! He told me to Grab a few Slices of Brisket off his Platter and I Did!!! Those 2 Pieces of Brisket were a Revelation!!! I was Transported to Bbq Heaven!!! Best Brisket I've ever had!!! I thanked my new Bbq Friend! When I made it to the Front of The Line !!!! I ordered 3 Pounds of Brisket , Rack of Ribs and 3 Sausages!! I paid Cash !!! The Cashier was very nice and Offered me a Behind the Scenes Tour after I was done Eating!!! I Secured a Table and Started eating!!! Heavenly Bbq Experience!!! My Table mates 2 Women I was traveling with Hit My Platter like 2 Vultures and started scarfing my Bbq when I went to get a to go container. I grabbed what was left and Packed it to go !! My new friend gave me the Behind The Scenes Tour and I was impressed!!! I thanked her and bought a. T Shirt before I left!!! For All These Reasons This Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hand Strong !!! read more

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The wife and I walked to this place which was not far from our hotel. Waited in line for about 35 minutes and it was worth it. The place is cool smells delicious and plenty of seating. But you have to order your food before you can sit down. I got their brisket sandwich and the wife got brisket burnt ends. Besides that we got were coleslaw and potato salad. The food was delicious One of the best briskets I've ever had the coleslaw and potato salad were so yummy. The staff were super friendly and helpful. So glad we tried this place highly recommended it! Cheers read more

Franklin Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Got in line around 9:45AM and pulled up some lawn chairs to wait for open. Was number 47 in line. Around 10:55 everyone started putting chairs away and stood up to line up. Didn't get into the restaurant until 11:26. Ordered at 12:09 and paid at 12:14. If you want to try Franklin's you have to come early otherwise you'll be waiting in line for one person to serve you meat. This place is definitely worth the wait if you arrive before they open. Not sure that I would want to wait any longer than I did. All of the staff were nice and friendly. Loved all their sauces except the espresso. Brisket was super flavorful and tender. Bark was amazing. Pork ribs were delicious and fall off the bone. The jalapeño cheddar sausage had a nice snap and bite to it. Onions were wonderfully sweet and crunchy. Definitely needed for the rich and fatty meat. read more

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The food was 4/5 but did not blow my mind. I just cannot justify waiting 2 hrs in line for food when I honestly can go to Pinkerton's and the food be on par with only about a 20 min wait. This is obviously no fault to the company but, I cannot recommend anyone staying in line and when we left they were running out of meats while others were still waiting. The staff was friendly though! read more

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If you're coming here, you already know you're going to wait. And, you already know that items available when you started to wait may no longer be available when it's your turn to order. Anyone visiting Austin should absolutely stop by Franklin's. You don't HAVE to go every time - the food is extremely rich. But it's a great experience especially for the short-term visitor to Texas. The brisket - my personal favorite - is perfectly cooked. You could cut it with a plastic fork. The pork ribs, unparalleled. The sausage, also delicious. The coleslaw and potato salad, just some palate cleansers, but definitely get them. What more is there to say? You'll get hungry while waiting in line, as the smoky meat smell wafts by you. You'll leave very full, and having had probably the best bbq in the country. (I'm not an expert, do not come for me.) read more

Franklin Barbecue - Brisket, Pork ribs, sausage, coleslaw, potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wow. This is what Texas BBQ is all about - the hype is real! Given our limited time in Austin, we opted for take-out (you can pre-order ahead of time) and it was phenomenal. We might've ordered too much but you gotta do what you gotta do. We got the brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage, jalapeno chedder sausage and a few sides (potato salad, slaw and pinto beans). If you're struggling to decide what to order, let me just save you the time now and say that the brisket is a MUST order - out of this world. The way it's prepared, just melts in your mouth. While the other items were good, I can't stop thinking about the brisket. If I'm in Austin again, I would come back just for the brisket! read more

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I came here to see if this is indeed the best brisket on the planet, and, yeah, it is. At least that I've had, and I go out of my way to have it. The flavor of the fat, the bark, the meat is why I give it 5 stars. The spareribs are delicious, and the beef rib is great, but just make sure you get enough brisket to take home, especially since you will have to wait a long time to get it. It's totally worth it. They open at 11AM and close when they sell out, we discovered that can be between 2-3PM. On our day it was closer to 2:00PM. According to the very pleasant and hard working EE working the line, there were people there at 6AM that morning. The interior of this restaurant isn't much to look at, and there are also a limited amount of picnic style tables outside. It was odd that there were tables available by the time I got my food. That felt like magic, considering how packed it was. read more

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Good bbq, but maybe I overhyped it in my mind because it didn't blow me away. We went at 11am as soon as they opened on a Thursday. We waited a little over an hour to order. Great service from everyone along the way. There is one guy cutting the meat so that does slow it down but even if they had more output it would be tough to find a place to sit so the flow makes sense. As for the bbq...i enjoyed the ribs most, but one of the fatty brisket pieces was awesome. I would skip the coleslaw, not much flavor. The sausage with cheese was the better of the two options. The espresso bbq sauce was my favorite of the 4 types. The buckets of beer have 5 in a bucket and you could mix and match. It is an iconic stop so glad we went but be prepared to wait and try to sit inside to get some ac when it's hot. read more

Franklin Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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From San Antonio but heard about the wonderful food at Franklin Barbecue in Austin. I'm so glad we tried out this establishment. The BBQ was absolutely delicious. We has a variety of meats including Sliced Beef, Pulled Pork, Jalapeno Sausage, and Turkey Breast. That serve according to the slices you request. For sides we got Potatoe Salad, Baked Beans, and Mac & Cheese. They were equally tasty. Hands done absolutely delicious & worth the wait. I'm looking forward to our next visit. read more

Franklin Barbecue is a must-stop if you love Texas Barbecue. I have driven past quite a few times and the line out the door is a bit much for me. Then it happened just the other day, maybe 3 people out the door, mid day. Quick turn, parking and off I go. Everything was perfect. There is a reason for all the hype. Just go. Get the brisket. Likely the best brisket you will ever taste. They guy is a master. read more

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I've been wanting to come here for years. It was worth the wait. Got 1/2 lb brisket, 2 pork ribs, 2 sausage, pinto beans and potato salad. It was all absolutely delicious. Best brisket I've ever had by far, even better than what I make. They are super generous with their portions. They gave me way more brisket that what I paid for. I liked all of their bbq sauces as well. The line was down the curb a bit and the overall wait was barely over an hour after being told that it could be 2 hours. So we were happy it was way less time than they predicted. read more

Franklin Barbecue - Slicing brisket. This guy is awesome - Barbeque Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Franklin Barbecue is a delicious meaty heaven of brisket and sausage. I've been here twice in the past two years, and I have always gotten a whole brisket that's been vacuum sealed to go. Fun fact, you can take a vaccuum sealed brisket on the plane! And travel containers for soap work perfectly to take the barbecue sauce back as well. The service is quick and friendly, as I had emailed them about the possibility of picking up a brisket when I forgot to reserve one online, and they responded promptly, saying that I could pick it up the next day if I came early enough! Upon getting there, there were already folks lined up with provided lawn chairs sitting outside for the place to open. I skipped the line, and went to the front to pick up my vaccuum sealed brisket, and was on my way to the airport in less than 5 minutes. read more

Hands down the best brisket I have ever had so far and I also like the turkey meat. Keep in mind the line here is long and you're going to be waiting for a while but it's definitely worth it in the end. Staff here is very nice and professional. You can skip the line if you order 5 pounds of meat online in advance. read more

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