Top notch couldn't have come at a better time for me in my life. I was craving fries with the perfect amount of crunch, shared with a friend who reciprocated with a couple of onion rings that were golden, crispy, and divine. I also really wanted a burger with a fluffy, grilled bun, shredded lettuce, and extra pickles. I wanted to wash it all down with lemonite which is lemonade and sprite mixed together. And when I came here, that is exactly what I got. I can't wait to come here again because it means I'll be in the setting for the perfect combination of delicious food and even better company. The flavor was there. The quality was there. The good Sunday afternoon vibes were all there. read more

I got the chili burger to go so I'm not able to comment about the atmosphere and dining experience. The burger was around eight dollars and for eight dollars. I just expected a little more. There wasn't a lot of chili, the meat patty was rather thin and quite unseasoned. And it just didn't feel like there was a lot of substance so the filling to bread ratio was off. Maybe the chili burger wasn't the one to get but it was definitely lacking. read more

Top Notch - Fast Food Near Me - Austin, Texas

I mean, this place is an Austin institution. I love supporting local, so when we had a craving for fried chicken we thought "why not". As far as fast food fried chicken goes, it's not bad. Checks all the boxes for a crispy, crunchy craving. Affordable, fast, easy parking, convenient location, comfy booths to wait in, friendly staff...all in all it hit the spot in the moment. read more

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Amazing bacon cheese burgers, and fries! Try the Longhorn, and a strawberry shake. It's your old-fashioned drive-in..

Good food and good service. An Austin classic I had never been to before. I figured I had to give it a shot. read more

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Fantastic old school place for a good meal! I had the BLT with extra bacon, and it really hit the spot.

It's in the NAME!! Everything about this place from the customer service to the food (what you'd expect from a classic carhop charcoal grilled burger spot and the fried chicken reminds me of church's but home cooked instead of frozen) and the atmosphere is literally TOP NOTCH. It was clean, I love that they preserved all the retro appearance, and I didn't know it was featured in the movie Dazed and Confused. This place is a must when in Austin and the staff had great conversation about the history of the restaurant. ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT! read more

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I'll be back for the charcoal burgers, it was really good. I had the Longhorn Special Burger this time. I'll try the Top Pick Burger and Jalapeno Burger next time. Service was kinda hostile. Is this what it means by no-frills and "nostalgic"? I don't appreciate it. Not much of an ambience overall though the Eagles songs playing in the background was a nice touch! Prices are high for the overall experience. read more

Top Notch - Longhorn Special Burger - Fast Food Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wanted some fried chicken and fries tonite, unfortunately, once I got home I realized I was missing the fries. The chicken turned out kind of bland and not appetizing. I guess I should stick to ordering burgers. Not a good experience. read more

I absolutely loved this place! Not only was the food good but so was the service. This is also a filming location for the 1993 movie DAZED AND CONFUSED. I am definitely going back oneday. The burgers and shakes are tremendous! read more

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Highly over rated place. Burger nothing to brag abt neither is the service. Not to mention expensive.

I don't come here often due to the distance. But its definitely worth it when I do. This is I think, one of the older burger places in the area. Simple, "old school" atmosphere with older, but clean tables and booths. It has indoor dining, outdoor picnic tables and carhop spots (like the old A&W, etc ) with service at your car window. I prefer indoor dining as I like the A/C. The burgers are cooked on an open flame grill. The onion rings are hand battered. And although I didn't get one today, I recall that the milk shakes are pretty good. This is a "down homie" type food experience. The burgers are thin. So if you're a big eater, get a double patty. They have just a bit of a char grilled flavor. Don't expect a Hopdoddy or fancy burger experience. Just a consistently good (not amazing) burger. Fries were decent (ketchup goes well with them). I do like the onion rings, and love a little salt on them. Service was 5 star. Employees were congenial and hustled. Here, its about the whole experience. It does remind me a little of Storms burger place in Lampasas (which is a "must try"). read more

Top Notch - Single Cheesburger with Onion Rings. - Fast Food Near Me - Austin, Texas

Top Notch on Burnet looks a lot like an old A&W drive-in but with plenty of indoor seating. The menu is straightforward and focused on burgers. My double meat burger was decent, just a bit greasy but flavorful. The prices are not out of line for Austin but I think I can get an In-N-Out burger for a lot less than what I paid here. Good food, just not great. read more

Always so good! Charbroiled burgers and some of the best onions rings anywhere. Staff is friendly and helpful. Alright, alright, alright!

Great atmosphere. Felt like we stepped back in time just a little. Good service. Food was great. The onion rings were definitely homemade. read more

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Craaaazy good burgers. 10/10. Quickly became our favorite burger spot in Austin, and we eat burgers a lot! The fries are perfectly crispy and you can even pick tater tots or onion rings as your side instead. Friendly staff and quick service. Love this place -- worth the drive! read more

Alright alright alright! What's NOT to love about the iconic Top Notch!? There's something for everyone, every time! The staff is always quick, super polite, and accurate on every order! The burgers are truly flame grilled as they should be, with tasty fresh veggies, and some unique combinations you won't find at any other typical fast food place. The vibe is retro, and not much has changed throughout its history, which is what makes this place so special! Out of my 6 or 7 times here, not one single complaint to be had! My advice, GET THE TOTS!!! Those tots are on fire! Perfectly crispy outside, and squishy inside, they're actually magic, quite honestly! read more

Top Notch - Fast Food Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was great me and my Husband enjoyed every bite highly recommend it reminds me the old-fashioned sonics

Food was 4 stars, but when you add up all the awesomeness of the experience, it's an easy 5 stars! Service from the start was great. The staff was very pleasant, and they actually asked if I liked the food. That is very rare these days, and that is a great example as to why Top Notch is the best burger place around. As for the atmosphere, it is unique, and the old school restaurant vibe is great! Can't wait to come back! read more

Top Notch - Fast Food Near Me - Austin, Texas

Other reviews will tell you about the hamburgers, so kindly read this review about the fries. I got 2 fries. The fries were more expensive and not as good as P. Terry's fries, yet the fries were a solid win. Delicious ketchup too The ice water was especially hydrating and delicious, since I had been outside in the upper 90s heat for awhile this day I dug their nostalgic 1971 San Antonio high school graduating senior picture read more

I should went to Hop Doddys instead. Very disappointed burger especially Hot Dog sandwich. No one eats a hot dog sandwich. A jumbo hot dog would have been better. This place is another McDonalds but over price what you get. read more

Not only is this this a famous restaurant since dazed and confused had some scenes filmed here. But the experience remains as it did years ago. I love the casual dinning setting and the food itself is amazing!!!! Great service and the food comes out quick. Make sure you check this place out! read more

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You going to Top Notch? It'd be a lot cooler if you did. Alright, alright, alright. - This is the top notch from the iconic Texas classic, Dazed and Confused, Matthew Mcconaughey's big debut as an actor. There is inside seating as well as drive-in service. Highly recommend a charbroiled burger, onion rings and a strawberry shake! They do have items other than just burgers though. Always a must when in Austin read more

As a local Austinite, Nobody,I mean, nobody,makes onion rings like Top Notch.. always fresh, always perfect. The Rings alone are worth going there for!! Everything I have ever had (over,30 years) has been great!!! read more

We ended up at Top Notch tonight by complete happy accident. Oh my goooooodness! So so good! As some other reviews have mentioned, this is absolutely not your fancy burger spot and is more of a fast food spot and vibe, but with a much fresher, more delicious, less greasy, and "top notch" service along with it. We went around 6:30pm on a Sunday evening and from the moment we walked in, were greeted kindly, not rushed, and then friendly conversation with a smile was included during the ordering process which was (for whatever reason) unexpected. The young man behind the counter seemed to truly enjoy his job and the quick but memorable interactions and I was immediately impressed. When my party sat down, we all had something nice to say about how great the young man behind the counter was when ordering ! The food came out quick and we were immediately beyond happy. We were thankful our original plan had been spoiled and that we ended up here. The burgers were so good. Not heavy. Not greasy. Fresh. Really great! I got the "Top Pick" and I would say the only complaint is that there was way too much sauce, which took away from the burger, but I devoured it like a champ regardless. My husband got the double patty option, my best friend got a regular bacon cheeseburger and we alllll got fries. I opted for the sweet potato fries, my fave. The fries weren't anything amazing but the burger was so good that I wouldn't have wanted or needed the fries to be anything more than they were. Our cashier/order takers name was Vitaly and I cannot give him enough praise. As someone in customer service, I pay close attention to experiences and he most certainly impressed all of us. We found out that he is already a manager, has worked there for a year and a half, and isn't even 18 years old. Our take on this great kid: a Hard worker, provides great customer experiences, and just a great first impression. He told us about their Hot Rod show (and their chicken fingers) and we will definitely be back :) Thank you for such a fun evening and a great, quick, and easy and surprising dinner, Vitaly! read more

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I forgot to get photos. I had the #4 Burger with a Vanilla Malt. Yum! I exchanged the French Fries for a small tub of cold slaw. Nothing fancy. I saw others in our group get these huge onion rings with a thick breaded crust. One person ate chicken and fried okra which looked good! read more

Cool Austin landmark which was featured in the 90's hit movie, Dazed and Confused featuring Matthew McConaughey. Their burgers will take you back in time as some of their recipes have stayed the same for decades! Along with their old school burgers, their decor inside and out will take you back some decades as well. I'm excited for our next visit already. Next time I visit I'll be sure to order their massive onion rings with the Longhorn Special Burger! read more

Top Notch - Fast Food Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I absolutely love the curb service here. They bring out bags of smiles. I ordered shakes late at night, and I messed up the request, but they fixed it. I usually get the cheeseburger combo or the Longhorn one on occasion. Can't go wrong with their grill. read more

Over all great burger. Hit the spot! Staff generally was friendly and seemed excited to be working! So it's always great to see an employer taking care of its peps! Sadly the fries had a weird taste to them like a film or something. Maybe I got some old fries or they cook them odd but it was like they left a coating in my mouth. read more

Top Notch - Somethings wrong with this tv!!! - Fast Food Near Me - Austin, Texas

Top Notch will forever represent "Austin" for me in the best way. It's so special. The best burger in town. I cannot overstate how amazing Top Notch is. No frills, just good old fashioned burgers and fries and shakes...and fried chicken!!!! Fantastic service and just an amazing, casual, laid back vibe....it feels like the old Austin. You cannot skip Top Notch!!!!!! read more

Great drive in fast food experience. Can't escape the nostalgia of seeing this place in the movie Dazed and Confused but I was glad to see that the cameo isn't the only thing keeping it alive. They also have great food. Our first visit we got burgers, fries and onion rings. The fries were pretty good. They burger was a solid choice. The onion rings were amazing. If you like onion rings, you should definitely order these as your side. We've been a few times and have always left happy. The service isn't as fast some other fast food but that's because they make it to order. It's not just sitting around until someone drives up. read more

The hype is real. The burgers here are deeelicious! Love the charcoal taste. I love how they let you choose how cooked you want the burger. Fries were okay. Onion rings were solid. read more

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! Not only is this an Austin staple but it did not disappoint after decades later! It's honestly a top notch burger joint! I ordered the regular burger with no onions and a side of fried onion rings. Wow, just wow! The freshness of the veggies to the soft and crispy meat patty. read more

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Driving by, we saw the large fried chicken sign, looked at one another, asked if the other person was hungry and quickly made a U Turn. But we didn't end up with fried chicken! Both my husband and I had a cheeseburger. You could take the charcoal aroma (no the burger wasn't burnt!) which was a positive. It's also cool that it has all the old fashioned vibes. We're our burgers amazing and worth coming back? No. They were tasty, hot and led to an overall good experience, but the food specifically isn't something I would go out of my way for. read more

Top Notch - Fast Food Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I haven't been here in decades! I'd forgotten how great top notch is. Fast friendly service inside or at the car hop. Fresh, delicious burgers made your way. Prices have gone up over time but still reasonable for the quality. I won't wait so long before my next visit. read more

Top Notch - Fast Food Near Me - Austin, Texas

I hate to say that I depended on the Yelp community with making a decision on this spot however my experience here was nothing compared to what everyone else mentioned. First mistake I made, I ordered the chicken - yes, I came to place known for burgers and ordered the chicken because I was told that the chicken was to die for. I ordered the 3 piece dark with mashed potatoes & gravy and fried okra and a fried lemon pie. So the lady comes out to deliver my food and my spirit says, check your food before you leave and sure as day, it's wrong. So I call the lady back over to my car and I tell her that I ordered a 3 piece dark and 2 of the three pieces are white. She proceeds to tell me that a wing is dark meat and I explain to her that a wing is white and that the other piece is breast and this is when I almost passed out, she reached into my box and picked up my chicken to examine it and then put it back down into my box. I was stunned - did that just happen? Did she just touch my food? So she goes into the restaurant and comes back with 3 pieces of chicken but I'm still stunned and basically can't respond. I get home and the chicken box with my sides goes into the trash. She's touched my chicken and then put it back into the box, on top of my okra and we are in the middle of pandemic and I just can't believe that just happened. I was in the process of throwing out the rest and my sister decided to try the "fresh" chicken and she said it lacked seasoning and was dry. So overall a disappointment experience and I was left hungry. read more

Top Notch - This is the 3 piece dinner - I requested dark and this is what I got and then was told it's all dark meat. - Fast Food Near Me - Austin, Texas

Decor and ambiance were super nostalgic, as soon as you walk in, it feels like the 1980s. It's very no frills, and if you're looking for something that will bring your childhood memories back to the surface, Top Notch is the place to go. The fried chicken is crispy and moist, and the sides taste exactly like they would from your childhood cafeteria. The fries are extra crispy and have that potato flavor, but the super salty chili overpowers them when combined. Overall, I was extremely full but not impressed by anything. Would definitely want to give the burgers and onion rings a try next time! read more

Top Notch - 2 Piece Dark Meat meal (Coleslaw, Texas toast, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Fries) and Chili Cheese Fries - Fast Food Near Me - Austin, Texas

Waited over 40 minutes for my burger had to go check whats going on and they pulled the bag from the back and said it was just sitting there... I had to insist on a refund they did not offer a re-fire or anything...never coming back read more

Top Notch definitely has top notch burgers! One of the best and juiciest burgers I've eaten. They cook their meats on a charcoal grill behind the checkout counter and you can taste it in their meats. Mhmmm finger licken good. Their fries are crunchy with great seasoning. It is a flash to the past retro feel....Alright Alright what are you waiting for, get a burger here. read more

Ordered top notch to go on a Saturday afternoon. The service was a little slow because it took them a while to even take our order. Once they did we got our food pretty quickly! Everything seemed freshly made which is always ideal. We got a cheeseburger meal with onion rings, a chicken tenders meal with fries, and banana pudding. Everything was very freshly prepared and tasted good. I read a lot of reviews hyping up the onion rings and thought they were just ok. They were a little too fried and hard-crunchy for my taste. One of the better burgers we've had in the area (they are large with lots of toppings) and we will definitely return! read more

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