Phil's is located right on South Lamar. There is parking right in front and a large lot next door. If you are bringing the kiddos, there is also a large playground area. A spacious covered patio is also available for dining al fresco. Phil's ain't fancy, so if you are seeking a Hopdaddy experience, this is not the place for you. If you are jonesing for a delicious burger served on a sourdough roll, then Phil's is the place for you. The burgers are named after Austin neighborhoods, and you have the choice of regular or sweet potato fries. For a buck more, I upgraded to delicious hand-cut onion rings. I'm not a soft drink guy, but I could not resist the Mexican Coke available at the self-serve fountain. They also offer local beer options. If burgers are not your thing, they have a plethora of sandwich options and a kiddo menu. I opted for the Violet Crown, and it was deliciously topped with blue cheese and grilled onions on a toasted jalapeño cheese bun. A few others order the Allendale a cheeseburger topped with sliced onions, sliced tomato, lettuce, pickles, mayo and mustard on a toasted sourdough bun. All seven of us more than enjoyed our burgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, and even a corn dog. If you have a sweet tooth, there is an Amy's ice cream in Phil's! , read more

I ordered the fish sandwich and the chili burger, onion rings/fries, and fried green beans. There was a lot to like, fish sandwich was very good and a large portion of fish and the fried green beans were excellent. However, the chili burger had trace amounts of chili and cheese and was skimp on the toppings for the price, was not cheap. The biggest disappointment were the onion rings, I legit thought it was calamari they were so rubbery And u crispy, fries were nothing above mediocre as well. read more

An incredible family atmosphere here at Phil and Amy's. Easy to walk up and order any kind of American burger joint fare you've come to be familiar with at this point. Seating is first come first serve but there's covered outdoor options. Reasonably priced and well portioned. The outdoor playground is a massive plus for the kiddos who you're probably coming here for anyway. It's pretty well shaded and fenced in so you're not having to helicopter parent them. Overall the location itself is great, right on south Lamar with plenty of parking. The food is good for what it is. I wish they seasoned the meat a some more. There's lots of different types of burgers with lots of topping combos, but the bigger onion bun used swallows up anything not salted thoroughly. read more

Phil's Icehouse - Tender Basket, The 78704, Brentwood - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Phil's has never let me down. The burgers are so huge I usually have to settle for the mini burgers. I love the sourdough buns and they give you a large amount of fries. read more

Phil's Icehouse - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

As a burger connoisseur I've tried many across the globe and Phil's remains and tried and true favorite! Maybe it's the sourdough buns, or fast service, or the dog friendly patio? Not sure but this burger feels like home and I love coming back! read more

Phil's Icehouse - Allandale - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great burgers, I love all the fun varieties. I got the violet crown which was a nice balance of blue cheese and grilled onions with my veggie patty. Only weird thing was my bottom bun felt and tasted super doughy like it was uncooked. Top bun was fine, which was weird. I like the mike of fries you can get too. read more

Phil's Icehouse - Violet Crown and Allandale - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Honestly one of the better burgers I have had. Had the blt, burger, grilled cheese and fries. Everything from the bread to the fires was very good. The meat had a lot of flavor and it does not hurt if you have kids that there is an Amy's ice cream attached. The staff was friendly. Just mainly due to the traffic, the indoor just felt dirty. The floors felt sticky. Hence the 4 stars v 5. But if you want a very good meal/burger and a place for your kid to play, come here. read more

What happened to this place? The food was really good years ago. Now you're serving precooked hamburger patty??? The onions weren't cooked. I expect this quality at fast food places, but not here. It was disgusting! read more

Phil's Icehouse - Violet Crown - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Solid burgers, great service, and they have a big table to fit 12 people. I like how they have the option for you to get 2 or 3 mini sliders of different burgers so you can try different flavors. Personally, best thing about Phil's though is their sweet potato fries. I just love sweet potato and their fries make my day every time. read more

Phil's Icehouse - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

We have been regular customers at Phil's for years ... it is one of our favorite restaurants that we recommend to everyone! We are so disappointed they have taken Texas toast off the menu... Especially in regards to the grilled cheese. A grilled cheese on a hamburger bun is not the same. Please bring the Texas toast back!! read more

Phil's Icehouse is probably the first burger place I've ever been to that does all their buns with sourdough, and I think that's a fantastic idea! We came in on a late Friday night, service was quick and friendly. The burgers were so juicy and flavorful with all the fresh ingredients they have to offer. But what stood out was the flavor profile here, the sourdough buns were a great combination to their toppings. They had a nice sweet savory flavor that was simply addicting, it's difficult to explain, but definitely a must try. Another thing that's unique about this place is that they offer a burger flight, great for not having to dedicate yourself to a single burger, and instead you get to try a variety! read more

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Cleanliness and service have gone down since the last time I came four years ago. My allergies were so bad inside the restaurant that I had to eat outside in the cold. I'm allergic to dust. The cashier got my order wrong and wanted to charge me a second transaction until I protested his absent mindedness. I specifically told him the first time that I wanted a gluten-free burger. I double-checked with him while they were cooking my order, and he said no and tried to blame it on me. Absolutely not! If I had gotten into gluten, I would have had the runs. Then he tried to charge me $1.50 for the gluten-free bun, which he had forgotten until I got fed up and said I wanted to cancel the entire order for a refund due to his mistake. He relented and didn't charge a second transaction. Then he said, "I forgot to ask if you wanted it for here or to go." I responded, "You didn't forgot, and I already told you it's for here." I regret tipping 15% to a forgetful cashier. Plus, the burger was average at best. I'm not coming back here again. This restaurant is on the decline. read more

My family decided to order and pick up Phil's Ice House for dinner. My husband placed the order online. He was given an approximate pickup up time for when the order would be ready. We went to pick it up. It was very visible from the road. We found parking and my husband went in to pick up our order. It was quick. I'm not sure about the ambiance as I didn't go inside. I ordered the 78750 which is a burger with Swiss cheese, fried onion rings and bacon on top of mayo, lettuce, and tomato on a sourdough bun. I changed it a little by switching the meat to chicken, removing the cheese, adding avocado, and a chipotle mayo instead of regular mayo on a wheat bun. They got my order correct, the chicken was tender and you could taste the grilled flavor, the fried onion rings were kind of soggy because of all the ingredients, the bacon was tasty, the avocado, tomato, and lettuce could have been fresher, and the chipotle mayo added a little flavor but not much. I really liked the grilled flavor of the chicken and the bacon. As a side I ordered the half onion rings and half fries. The onion rings were very battered, semi crispy, and salty but they were good. The fries were thick and semi crispy. Both tasted decent with ketchup. Overall it was a good experience and an easy quick way to order and pick up tasty burgers or chicken sandwiches. read more

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Phil's Ice House serves up consistently good burgers with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and just about anything else you want. Service is efficient, 4 stars because our order was all wrong! Fries vs onion rings, sauce, pickles, a number of items were wrong with each of our 4 orders! read more

Poor customer service and exorbitantly increased prices, especially recently. That plus refusing to honor their half-off arrangements with the ice cream place inside make this place no longer worth a visit, sadly. read more

I've given Phil's Ice House three chances over the past four years unfortunately, it's just not for me. First visit, the bacon on my burger was so overcooked it was inedible. Second time, the burger was a sloppy mess. Hoping for a turnaround, I tried the fish sandwich on my third visit, but it still missed the mark. The fried cod was a square patty that seemed bought in and not fresh disappointing when you're hoping for something better. The burgers are served on what tastes like Hawaiian bread not sourdough overall, the flavors just fall flat. Honestly, the fries are better than the burgers, but that's not enough to bring me back. After three tries, I'm calling it quits. If you're looking for a flavorful, well-crafted burger do it from home. Sorry Phil's I can do better read more

This location is inside Amy's ice cream but the partnership is a match made in heaven. Who doesn't want a great burger and ice cream Great service and they are super fast. My co-workers recommended this place so I slid in there solo just to have my own natural reaction untainted. So many options on burgers and you can get a mixture of regular and sweet potato fries. That's when i knew it was a good time waiting for me. I ordered the Brentwood cuz I like a little piggy with my cow. This burger was juicy, flavorful and all mine without sharing. I couldn't finish the entire meal, that's how generous of the portions are. Great sit down dine vibe and a playground for the kiddos if they come with you. Treat yourself read more

Phil's Icehouse - Brentwood - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

We're not from Austin but were here on vaca and decided to stop at Phil's after going to the vintage shop across the street. The burgers are big and everything was delicious. The buns are buttery and fluffy and holds the burger well. We all got burgers with the mixed basket. They also have a cute ice cream shop in the same building but we were all too full. Highly recommend coming here for a great burger. read more

Onion rings and sweet potato fries were very good. Burgers were ok. Couple good beer options. Fries were ok. Amys ice cream in same building was convenient along with play are for kids on a busy Austin night. read more

I've been going to Phil's for years but only recently started leaving Yelp reviews, so figured I'd include new and repeat places. I got the 78704 burger but instead of hamburger meat, I subbed grilled chicken. I got no grilled onions and no jalapeños. It comes with fries and you can pick regular, sweet potato, or mixed. The bread is sweet but totally elevates the sandwich. I like that if you aren't in the mood for a burger, you can choose grilled chicken, turkey, veggie, or fish as your meat, so there are options for vegetarians and pescatarians too. Phil's is a local Austin chain from the same couple that started Amy's ice cream- which is why the locations have an Amy's ice cream inside. I don't love chain restaurants, but if it started in Austin, I'm still supporting local, which is okay by me. read more

Phil's Icehouse - a sandwich and fries - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great, creative burgers that would cost $20 at many restaurants. But for a little over $13 you get a great burger in a tasty bun with fries (including sweet potatoe ) or upgrade for $1 to their great onion rings or string beans. Then have Amys great ice cream for desert! Great for families. read more

when I visit Austin I know before I head back home I need to stop at phil's. their cheeseburgers are amazing. they have a selection of different american foods. all very delicious. I love their sourdough burger buns. the potato fries are a nice addition. also best part is if you want dessert Amy's ice cream in inside the same building! I like the mexican vanilla ice cream, I add kit kats. try out Phil's! great for family and kids since they have a patio and awesome playground. read more

Phil's Icehouse - The Allandale Burger - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Phil's food was great. Louis was amazing. Made the whole experience. I had two kids and they wanted both of their names to be called out when the food was ready; Louis made it happen. When we ordered the kid's hamburger, we forgot to ask to leave the ketchup off. Louis got us a new bun BUT that bun got picked at by a bird when I walked away to get napkins. Louis got us another bun, and all was well. Thanks, Louis! read more

The food is a cult classic, and I remember tasting these burgers from my youth. The area definitely fits Austin's vibe, especially with the ice cream being right by. The people here are quick and friendly, not making you have to dread talking to someone . read more

Great food, maybe a bit underrated. Great location and great place to stop with the family. read more

They got our order wrong twice. Playground was not Maintained Food was horrible Bathrooms were very nasty read more

Unfortunately the customer service here was terrible. The gentleman who took our order was unhelpful when asking questions about the menu even though it was our first time here. Just brushed it off but eventually the lady at the counter was also extremely rude to us for inquiring about the wait time for a simple order we placed for a homeless gentleman. We only ordered the basic burger for him, nothing complicated. If we are spending money at this establishment all we hope for in return is basic mutual respect as we try to provide to restaurant and service workers everywhere we go. We wish we could support a local Austin business but unfortunately this experience with the lady at the counter in particular was just unlike any other experience we have ever had and we will not come back to this establishment. read more

Phil's Icehouse - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Burgers are bomb.com! The onion rings and fries are delicious. Great service, very nice people. I highly recommend coming here. Plus there's a playground for the kids. I'll definitely come back! read more

Food: 5/5 Phil's does "gourmet" burgers the right way. The burgers are super rich, fries are crispy, and corn dogs comparable to Fletcher's. Service: 5/5 Incredibly fast and friendly service. Environment: 5/5 Plenty of seating and outdoor area shared with Amy's Icecream. read more

Burgers and buns are always on point! I've tried several different ones and they've all been delicious. The green bean fries are amazing with their ranch! I've been numerous times and they never disappoint. read more

Been going here for years, always had good burgers until recently. Last Sunday, the meat was so over cooked that it was like a hockey puck, should have sent it back. The place seems to be run by teenagers who haven't been trained on how to grill a good burger. This place is not cheap and I expected better quality. Not sure I'll be going back. read more

Had The Brentwood delivered. Best bacon cheeseburger I've had in forever! Melted in my mouth! Great flavor and size! Comes with nice mix of sweet potato and regular fries. I opened my can of Coke and enjoyed my feast. read more

Phil's Icehouse - The Brentwood - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Alright so a fire burger, cold beer and Amy's ice cream. how can you not like this place? Perfect for the kids with the Playground outside; great addition to make this a great family spot. read more

Phil's Icehouse - Bacon burger boiiii - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ended up at Phils for a school fundraiser, and went back after that. Food is amazing. Service is great, burgers are made to order. Ambiance is nice for those with children. We look forward to going back again soon. read more

Great local spot. Mini burgers and onion rings were delicious. Very kid friendly. Attached to Amy's ice cream. They also had my favorite local brew Zilker Icy Boys. read more

Phil's is a staple in Austin. They do burgers well. Everything is always good, hot, and tasty. Everything was taken care of. Very sparse inside and outside due to all this COVID stuff, but they did their part in this well. Everyone was masked appropriately and tables were spaced out well. If you're an ice cream lover, Amy's is here as well. Nothing like a great burger and some Amy's! read more

Phil's gets the job done! It's quick and affordable, a decent parking situation, and indoor/outdoor seating. The food is as expected but I think the fries could have been a bit better but other than that, great stuff! read more

Soooo goood!!! It was our first time coming, and the burgers were actually 10/10. We enjoyed our meal, the atmosphere is alittle much with the kids but! None the less, the area is great, clean and the food was the best part! read more

Phil's Icehouse - 78750 Burger with mixed fries and Mini Burger Sampler Basket with Fries - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had the 78704 veggie burger tonight. The bun tasted uncooked and the burger literally fell apart when I picked it up with two hands. It was crammed with so much stuff that it was just a clump of goo. Awful. We also had the basket of chicken tenders, they were bad. The chicken was like rubber, even difficult to bite into. In all, a family-friendly place with sub-par "American" crap food. I should've known better. read more

I was excited because my colleagues said they had GF buns; which meant I wouldn't be eating a chicken cutlet wrapped in lettuce. I ordered the Balcones Chicken Jack minus the cheese and on a GF bun. I have Celiac's Disease not an allergy, so it is imperative I do not have wheat in my system. I knew that the fries would be fried in the same oil as items with wheat breading but I'm not that sensitive and would be OK. I was so excited when the sandwich arrived. I had some vegan cheese to top it off with, so I heated it up some so it melted and dug in! It was delicious! I was so happy to find a good resto that carried GF options. Segue to 24 hours later. I am having a wheat reaction. The rash associated with Celiac's has broken out on my arms for the first time 5 years and to be sensitive to all reading this, everything I eat is going through me. It takes about 4-6 weeks for the villi in my intestines to recover from the wheat. I don't know how long it will take for the rash to go away. It's similar to chicken pox in looks and how badly it itches. Please train your staff to understand and take Celiac's Disease and all food allergies seriously. They should all ahve their food handlers certificates and know better. I've worked in food service and this would have NEVER happened in any of our establishments. read more