You want a fast, good burger? Well here you go. They have deals on burgers Wednesday and Saturday that just sweeten the deal that much more too. read more

We don't eat here very often but every single time I have been impressed with their customer service. They are always so nice and friendly to the point that it makes me realize how rarely I get that anywhere else. I have never gotten an incorrect order and the food is always hot and fresh. You guys are doing a great job and I just wanted you to know that I appreciate you. And my son appreciates the heck out of those hot apple pies. Fried, not baked. Yum. read more

I would not advise going to this particular location, I recently stopped by for a quick bite, only to not be greeted and waited about 3 minutes only for someone to ask me to please hold. I stated that I would like fresh fries and I would not mind waiting. I also stated for easy mayo on my double meat burger. I sit down to eat my burger only to find that there was so much mayo it was seeping out of the sides of the burger as I went to scrape off the excess I see dried old meat. Needless to say the fries were limp and not appetizing.Instead of eating lunch I am writing a review only because I called to have no response. Thank you short stop for wasting my time and money. read more

I've eaten here several times (as well as other locations throughout the North Austin area, but I ate from this one today). I'm quite certain at this point that they sprinkle crack on their fries. They are fantastic. read more

So delicious! Hope they stay forever! Their charbroiled burgers taste unlike any other! Yum!

Damn good burgers! This location will make it any way you want and it's always made fresh to order...just like at Whataburger but cheaper!! Definitely A MUST HAVE! =) read more

I think I came here on an off shift. :\ I really wanted to like it, but there were three things that ruined the burger-gasm potential of my bacon cheeseburger meal experience. 1. The bacon wasn't crispy or soft, it was tough and leathery. 2. The burger patty was crunchy. I appreciate the light fry of a grill top, but this was an incredibly thick crust on once side of the patty. 3. Most of the fries were limp and soggy. There were some crispy once, but I feel like they weren't in the fryer long enough. I wanted to like Short Stop. I'm a sucker for cute things (the building) and simple menus (burgers, chicken sandwich, fries, occasional fried fish). I'm not giving up on it quite yet. read more

How about when giving hot dogs you give the bag horizontally so all the stuff doesn't fall to 1 side

My hamburger today was terrible. The meat was dry and didn't have flavor, one side of the bun was dry, the french fries tasted like they were dusted with flour. I can't believe I paid $6.15 for a hamburger and small fries. Short Stop used to have delicious burgers which at one time tasted like the Holiday House Hamburgers for those who remember Holiday House. read more

Every time I was out late with a empty stomach, this was my first resort. I ordered the tenders meal and I loved it bcuz it came with half a toast gravy and fries IT DIDN'T COME WITH KETCHUP... I smuggled it in a theater once to watch infinity war, it was worth it. read more

Omg..great double meat with cheese .so juice and hot..would have given it 5 stars but my chili cheese fries were not up to par..be back soon .. read more

Fresh hot fries at a good price! The workers are usually friendly. They do great work from a such small place! How do they do it? Great to grab a quick snack from this place when you need something quick or during a wait for a bus. read more

I was a little skeptical about eating here but I am so glad I did!!! I felt a good vibe from the crew working and my burger tasted amazing! Almost home made, I will be coming back! read more

I honestly suggest driving the extra mile to the second Research short stop location. They flame broil their burgers unlike this one with your typical fast food grill. I was really expecting at least a similar flavor to this burger but was sadly disappointed. no comparison. Also the customer service at the second location is much friendlier. so two stars for this shortstop, I know you're capable of better. read more

I ordered a burger and a the three piece chicken tender snack (comes with toast and gravy). I am having a hard time finding a good burger these days...this burger was expensive and was really just ok. The chicken tenders were good but Hardee's chicken tenders are waaay better. read more

Their catfish on Fridays is some of the best catfish I've had in Austin! Their slushies are absolutely disgusting, pure sugar. Stay away from those and stick to the food! read more

Omg Home of the wednesday special, I hate that living in Dallas I missed out on this oh so delicious burger, someone write to the owner n tell them Dallas Tx needs this. Great service, and love the food.. read more

My first time eating at Short Stop was great! The burger's are juicy and delicious. In have only lived in Texas for about a year and a half, and by far this is going to be my burger place!!! read more

Their prices are really high for fast food. The customer service, at each of my visits, have been consistently lacking. The price may be okay if their customer service made up for it. Lastly, they do not consistently repeat orders, offer no verification that they got it correct, write orders by hand which can lend to mistakes, and have no receipt showing a print out of your order. Last night was the second visit in a row where our order was wrong. Coupled with their high cost and absolutely horrid customer service, my family won't be back! read more

We've come here quite often as it's convenient and nearby. Every single time, our order has been wrong. Something missing, something undercooked. This last time I found what eerily looked like roach droppings in the bag. I called and called and called and got no answer. I called two days later and spoke to someone with a strong accent who asked me 'who took your order?' What? Why? Did he make the bag? Zero customer service. Zero apologies. Yuck. I'll be reporting to the Health Department. read more

For a fast food burger, really like their #1 with cheese. However, where do they get their people...zombie land???? Not a smile or even a thanks for coming by. Guess I might be a little off being cooped up in that little space myself. But maybe just a little try. Goal now is to see if I can get someone to smile and say thanks. Still love the burgers, so will keep trying. Will let you know if I succeed. read more

We eat at this Short Stop often because of its location. The burgers are tasty and the chicken strips used to be a family favorite. However, something happened to the size of their chicken strips that has me writing this review. They have shrunk in size and are more similar in size of chicken nuggets. I can drive a mile down the road to McDonalds for 20 McNuggets for less than the Short Stop 5 piece chicken "strips". I hope their management/ownership does something to return to their old vendor of strips. read more

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I feel like Beavis and Butthead are working here, but I've never found poop or spit in my burger. The food is generally pretty good and they are friendly. It's just a ... stop ... on a random corner ... but they give me burgers and that makes my belly happy. read more

Their location at Wm. Cannon a D Manchaca could not be better, this location could not get worse. I tried to order something I have ordered for years, staff could not explain what my options were and neither could the guy at the window other than to flippantly say one is small one is medium and one is large. After reading similar reviews, apparently they don't get it or care. No más at this location read more

Word of advice stick to the one by the laundromat this one is ultra garbage, from the service to the watery,milky, concoction they call gravy, I thought I'd give it a try for the third time and every time something's wrong, and if you have a problem don't worry just go to the window and they will be sure to bullshit you with a smile :) read more

I have been coming to this location of ShortStop since 1998. The quality has stayed pretty consistent. That it is better McDonald or say Jack in the Box. but below places like FiveGuys, mightyfine. They are quick. Their drive Speaker System really does have issues though. they rarely get what I order on my first Try. I only recommend their burger and grilled chicken. it is basically as cheap as it comes for a small chain in Austin. sometimes through they can do a better job about the smell of burned out oil when I walk by that place. overall and Ok place quality wise and price wise. read more

I am serious when it comes to burgers. It is my quest in life to find the best. Short stop is not the best I have found, but it is the very best I have found in Austin, TX. YUMMMMMM! read more

My family and I tried short stop for the first time yesterday ! (Oct. 20) it was good! The fries were really good! But it would've been great if they would've put cheese on my CHEESEBURGER! that upsets me bcuz cheese is extra, so I basically didn't get what I paid for ! And they forgot a combo so we had to go bck! The worker didn't believe us so he asked to see the bag ! Really?? I'm not gunna lie about a damn cheeseburger ! Just give me what I ordered !! read more

Best fast food burger in Austin. Straight up for decades. Take it from an Austinite.

We go to most of the N. Austin Short Stops and we try to remember Wednesdays and Saturdays because of the excellent Special #1 Burger all the way, fries and a drink for under $5.00 .The Short stop burger is a take-notice-taste. Plus their employees are quick, efficient and friendly. Sandy's on Barton Springs Rd. Is really a Short Stop. If you're old enough then you remember the great 2-J's Burger on N. Lamar. This is that burger too. Just try them if you're not a regular and you might just adopt Short Stop as your favorite as we did back in 1985. There are several new chains spreading fast around town. I've tried them and I keep coming back to Short Stop. Buy local. Eat local. read more