Purveyor of one of my favorite hefes. The staff in knowledgeable, friendly, and maintain the…read morefacility very well. They offer a plethora of brews and will let you sample to find the right one. The outdoor space is just right and offers a shady respite from the Texas sun.

Cool little brewery off the beaten path. This places offers a food truck outside and full disc…read moregolf course. Service great, as the gentleman working offered an explanation for their selection. It was a little disappointing that they had such a limited selection at the time I visited but maybe next time they'll have more options.

Took my parents here for spring tea and it was lovely. The roses everywhere were so nice. The tea…read moreservice itself was great. The NA drinks was delicious. There was only one savory bite that I was kinda not liking (like a mouthful of cold butter) but the rest were amazing. Get there early and walk around the property. It was beautifully decorated with a real honey bee hive conservation project. Valet is $15 after validation and there's no time limit so stay and enjoy the property. We walked around the property before the team party and we chose to walk around downtown afterwards the tea party afterwards. Such an upgrade from the old Four Seasons location. We are planning on coming back for the summer tea (the tea themes change based on season)

Great hotel bar! Cozy ambiance with live music and an outdoor patio with a view of the lake. They…read moreserve food too. The burrata salad is amazing (same one served downstairs at Ciclo) and I love their fried apple pie. There is a hammock, corn hole, and day beds outside on lake level. The bartenders are attentive. Funny story: the first time I was here, a man at the bar who appeared overserved, asked my bf and I if we were going to get married. We ignored him and didn't pay him any more attention. When the leaving the bartender apologized and said they had kicked him out.

If you're looking for authentic German food in Austin, The Black Forest food truck at Live Oak…read moreBrewing Company is the place for you! This food truck is so simple and unassuming, you may actually miss it. As a complement to Live Oak's German style beers, The Black Forest food is a perfect pairing for German beer. The menu focuses on classic German food. Menu favorites include Schnitzel sandwiches, bratwurst, fresh baked pretzels, house made potato salad and homemade mustard and pickled vegetables. In addition, small chips and cookies are sold for $2. We shared the pretzel...OMG, it was mutant large...enough for three people. The pretzel came with queso and stone-ground mustard (preferred the mustard). The pretzel was firm and flavorful on the outside and soft inside...ideal combination. Neil, the owner, was so super nice and shared some history regarding the brewery. He also has had a daily special. The food truck is located at Live Oak Brewing, making for an ideal German beer and food pairing experience.

One man show it appears, but the service was fast and man was that some good German food…read more Very impressed with the offerings in this little trailer. Gotta love the ambiance of this tucked in Grover next to the brewery

Finally got back to Franklin bbq. Was here last year for a conference in round rock and made it…read morethere now back here again a year later and wanted to make sure I returned. Did not disappoint. Me and my work compadre showed up and they handed him a sign that said last person standing, that means no more brisket after us and to let others that follow us know. Kind of sad to be the ones to let the others know. But man we lucked out! They run out every afternoon. They still had most of the other meats but we were there mainly for the brisket. We split 1 lb of brisket and 1 lb of pork ribs. Potato salad, coleslaw along with the complimentary pickles shed onions you serve yourself. Absolutely delicious. Best brisket and ribs I've ever had and I smoke a lot of meat myself including brisket. Mines good but not this good. Last time I was here an elderly gentleman leaned over and said the slices of bread you don't eat are great to use as napkins. He was right! Unconventional but it works better than paper napkins. Service is fantastic and everyone seems to love working there. They have a lot of swag too. I bought a t shirt. Place is super busy and a lot of non stop activity. The decor is cool too. Each time I wondered if a table would be available when we needed one and both times there were. We sat at a table with others that had room and they invited us to sit down before we asked. Texas hospitality! There are a few outdoor tables too. Hopefully I'll be back next year.

Now I know what real barbecue should taste like. This was our first stop in Austin and it was…read moreawesome. We stopped in about an hour before closing which had its pros and cons. The pro being the line was super short and the con being brisket was the only meat option available. We were blown away with how perfectly tender the brisket was. We could have used a plastic fork to cut it because it just melted in your mouth. We also got each of their sides and all were perfect! Franklin Barbecue is a must visit while in Austin. I'll be thinking about this place for a while, it was that good.

Revelry never dissappoints. Since moving here 2 months ago, I've popped in 5 or 6 times. When it's…read moreslow, the always friendly staff chit-chats with me. When it's busy, they're less talkative but still cool. Like today, a busy NFL Sunday. I was probably the only guy who cared about the Bucs/Jets game. I asked the doorman about it. He quickly grabbed a (I think) manager who quickly found an open TV for me, with an open table in the shade, directly in front of it. It was during brunch (11-3) and I had some amazing chicken wings & waffles with a few beers and a shot, watching my Bucs squeak out a win. It was pretty awesome. It's a fun indoor/outdoor sports bar and I'm lucky to live within walking distance. ;-)

Extremely disappointing service and an experience that left us feeling discriminated against…read more We had been at this bar for about an hour and had already purchased multiple rounds of drinks. As closing time approached, we went to order one last round, which is a completely normal part of going to a bar. Unfortunately, what should have been a simple interaction turned into an extremely uncomfortable experience. The female bartender, a Caucasian woman with black hair in a ponytail wearing a black tank top, had an attitude from the start. While chatting with her coworkers instead of attending to customers, she was approached by my friend, who politely asked for three Mexican candy shots. Her response was, "I guess," with a clear attitude. When my friend asked if she didn't want to make them, she bluntly responded, "I don't." She then refused to make our drinks. A second bartender, a Caucasian man wearing a Texas tank top and a hat, ended up making the shots. When we questioned the unnecessary attitude, he had no explanation and offered no comment. He could clearly see that we were upset, so he proceeded to take a shot with us and say, "Cheers." We never offered to buy him a shot, and taking shots with customers while on the clock raises another concern entirely. What makes this experience particularly troubling is that we observed white patrons being served without any apparent issues or similar attitudes. Meanwhile, we were met with hostility and an outright unwillingness to serve us. As people of color, it's difficult not to question whether our skin color played a role in how we were treated. The difference in treatment left us feeling singled out, unwelcome and discriminated against. This wasn't about being upset over a bar closing or being denied drinks after last call. We understood that closing time was approaching. We had been there for an hour, had already purchased multiple rounds, and were simply trying to order one last round while the bar was still serving customers. There was absolutely no reason for the bartender to speak to us that way or openly refuse to serve us. If you don't want to work in the service industry, perhaps it's time to find another line of work. Basic courtesy and professionalism should be the bare minimum, regardless of who walks through the door. Management needs to take this incident seriously. If this establishment genuinely has a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, then there should be meaningful accountability, not just a slap on the wrist. Customers should never have to question whether they'll be treated differently because of the color of their skin. We came here to enjoy ourselves, not to be made to feel unwelcome. This experience has left a lasting impression, and based on how we were treated, I would not feel comfortable returning.

Aaron and his team did a phenomenal job with my property at a reasonable price. I have about an…read moreacre of land, but it's mostly down a steep hill. I needed to clear some very large brush piles, and he got his crew to carry all of the branches up the hill and chip them next to the house. Even though I only showed Aaron what I wanted him to do once, he remembered every detail of what we discussed, and the team nailed it. At the end, they did a great job of cleaning up. My next door neighbor was so impressed that he hired them to do a similar job immediately after. Thank you Aaron and team!

Aaron responded to my request for a quote within minutes and came to meet me the next day. He…read morewalked my property with me and showed me where he would trim the oak trees. He gave me a quote on the spot for my oak trees and removing a different tree. He and his team did an incredible job. The oak trees are masterfully pruned and shaped. Aaron and team were extremely thorough and left my house better than they found it. They trimmed a lot off my oak trees and hauled every branch away; not to mention the entirety of a large bushy tree that Aaron removed. I am so impressed and would absolutely recommend Aaron's Tree Service to everyone.

Everything about this experience was above and beyond my expectations. The 2 trees in my front yard…read morehave never been pruned/trimmed and were in great need. The arborist who came to my house was Cargil W. and took care to evaluate the trees and the job was outstanding! The Scheduling person who I spoke with was very clear and pleasant to speak with. All the logistics were explained excellent. The pruning/trumming performed today was beyond professional! The 2 guys in the crew: Caleb H. Brian G. were outstanding! I highly recommend using Capitol Tree Care for tree work. I will for sure be using them in the future!

I have been using the team at Capitol Tree Care for many years. The service is excellent on a…read moreconsistent basis. Caleb, Martin, Dylan and Steven did a great job of removing a dead tree and trimming others in my yard yesterday. I will continue to use them for all my tree care needs.

Hopdoddy is always hit or miss with the family. This time a hit. Everything came out hot and fresh…read moreand all Of the orders were right! We didn't spend a lot of time inside eating as we had a bay reserved over at Top Golf just down the road but our food did come out super fast. The only thing I would ding on was the lack of beverages and condiments. Pretty much soda and just tea. Only ketchup and that's it. There used to be more. For a busy Saturday night it was not too loud inside which was nice. We could all talk to one another.

You ever sit there craving a burger and not a smash burger. A thick juicy burger. I do to. There…read moreare just some problems. I'll start with the good! The queso is like my favorite in Austin. Seriously good. But the fries are either wayyyy too salty or not salted at all. There is no in between. The burger - it has all the potential. When I get it with the lettuce wrap or on a salad, it's great! However, in a bun? No thank you. I'm not sure how, but no matter what, the bun will be soggy. I've even ordered it with no sauce to see if that helps, it does not. That's just one soggy bun! I wish it was just that, but the patty itself is also always over salted. Every time I've ever ordered. You may ask why do I continue to try? Well I forget in between orders and do it anyway because I am craving that queso and a burger seems cool too! Then I remember. Also so little places nowadays sell anything other than a smash burger... so, wishful thinking?

Wow! I can't believe I haven't been here before this. It's amazing! Love the indoor and outdoor…read moreseating and the game room with darts and board games. Fun vibe. Cant speak for the food because we just enjoyed a beer (or two). Love the ale selections and the person taking our order was nice and helped with the beer selection turn. I'll be back!

Service was great…read more Atmosphere was cool and great music. Chicken sandwich 5/5. Super moist and juicy. Great flavor. Bun was super good. Fish and chips. 4.5/5 only because the fish was a bit too greasy. They needed to set it on a paper towel for a minute. The fries were not greasy at all. The crunch and flavor on the fish was amazing! The fries were fresh and tasty. So good! Beers were great. Love the concept. Great place.

My husband took me to Micklethwait for a late lunch on Saturday. I'd been to their trailer 5 or so…read moreyears ago, but never to their permanent location. I also wasn't much of a meat eater back in those days, so I mostly had tried their sides. Now we're both on keto, so we go for just the meat. The meat was some of the best I've had lately! If I had one criticism, the brisket was just the slightest bit dry, but it had the perfect amount of fat to still make it taste good, and the smoky flavor was perfect! The turkey was moist, and probably my favorite part of the meal. We didn't order sides, but the included pickles were better than standard. It was rainy when we went there, so everyone was packed inside. There were barely enough tables. Their outside seating is not covered. There was no line, and my husband had finished our order by the time I had shaken out my umbrella. The air conditioning was a little too cold for a rainy day. The parking lot is all designated handicapped parking, but we got street parking right next to the building. Since we live on the east side, Micklethwait is convenient, and it has earned a place among our favorite places to go eat!

The TLDR: I would come back but ONLY for take out. The potato salad is a rock star!…read more We stopped by for a late lunch on a Saturday in August and may have just had some poor timing. The weather was unbearably hot which also affected our visit because we couldn't eat outside. The issue: The dining room is small and can only hold so many people. We ordered quickly and the food was ready almost immediately. But we had no where to sit! So we stood there with food in hand (kinda in the way of the workers and other patrons) waiting for people to vacate. Part of the problem was there were two tables occupied without any food and they were just talking. At other places, this is awesome. But a place with limited seating: nope! So our food was cold and the grits congealed while we waited to sit down. The service: all of the staff we interacted with were kind, friendly, and helpful. They were a highlight of our visit. The sides: We had the Green Chili Grits and the Potato Salad. Both were excellent but the potato salad was maybe the best I've ever had. For me, it was perfection because it wasn't too "wet" and the dill was just a fantastic add. The meats: We had the beef brisket and the sausage. Both were very good. I preferred the sausage but maybe just got a less than perfect piece of the brisket. The parking: also not great. There is street parking but also a back lot they direct you to off of Springdale. But they don't really have a safe/marked path to get you to the building. Just loose gravel where you're at risk of an ankle sprain. Maybe they will consider expanding the inside space? That would really help. I'd still come back because the food was really fantastic, but only for take out where I wouldn't have to deal with parking or finding/waiting for a table.