I love this hole in the wall with excellent grass fed & finished hamburgers!! They even have no seed oils and hand cut fries made right there!! Everything is so fresh!! And my gut loves me when I eat here!! The staff is friendly and helpful and so welcoming. My food came out promptly and it was tasty!!! I'm coming back as often as I can!! read more

Wholly Cow - Heavenly Double Cheeseburger with cheddar cheese & French fries!! :) - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pretty damned good burgers! Hole in the wall kitchen that sells other "stuff." Nice folks. Really good, quality burgers. I'm a fan of the Wholly Schiesse - has jalapeños and a habanero sauce. Branch out grab the Reuben or a cheesesteak (it ain't from Philly but it's still pretty good). read more

This review is for their food truck just outside of Wanderlust Wine on Shady Lane. The food was decent. The service was chaotic. The person who we think was in charge did his best to hold it together given that no ones online orders seemed to go through so while we were attending the Broadway Drag show. There were two people working. One person got really defensive and I didn't see anyone being rude to him or them while we were in line. We were all confused why our food wasn't ready and they didn't seem to have any idea what our orders were so we had to re-tell them our orders and wait maybe an extra 30 min to an hour past when the online order app said our food would be ready! There was a line of people waiting in the hot sun to repeat and wait for our orders so some missed out on the actual show waiting for food. The one younger guy worker apparently just quit on the spot saying "I only get paid $15/hour" and walked off leaving the other guy to fill all the orders! Many people will understand technical difficulties and we saw the the one guy left trying to do his best to fill the orders. I think customers were frustrated but we all just had to wait it out. Kudos to the guy who didn't give up! read more

Wholly Cow - chicken sandwich and waffle fries - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Fries were amazing! The thickness and seasoning was perfect, reminded me of ones you'd find at the fair. The menu is pretty extensive with an array of American classics. It's great knowing the owners obviously care what we put in our bodies given the choices of ingredients. The environment was pretty cool and divey in an "Austin" way, very low pressure atmosphere. read more

Averaging to ~$11/12 a burger, this local and hard to spot burger joint truly tasted like a $$$$ Michelin star restaurant. With only 2 young gentlemen running the place, they went above and beyond to making our first experience so pleasant. My partner and our friend both got the actual beef burgers and after a few moments of finishing their food, they had to be convinced to not order another!! My chicken sandwich was also so delicious and tender, with house made sauce and pickles to complement the flavor. Would 100% come back and visit to try their other menu items, and I hope that more UT Austin students come try this place out as well! read more

Wholly Cow - Morning Glory burger, Regular Fry Basket, Wholly Schiesse Burger, Queso Fries, & Wholly Clucker chicken sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Holy Cow, you could zip right by this place without ever realizing it's a Hamburger joint. The sign is faded out so you can't really read it any longer. Parking is limited and so is the space inside. We were there on a Sunday around 1 pm and it was not crowded and there was sufficient parking. Step inside and it looks like you're in a 7-11. If atmosphere is your fancy, then this is NOT the place you want to go. I didn't pay so I don't know if they add a surcharge for credit card purchases but that's getting to be too common around the area for food places. On to the food. Their claim to fame is Locally produced (in Fredericksburg, Texas) grass fed beef. The standard hamburger is 1/3 a pound before cooking and includes all the toppings (cheese extra). The burger was good, but for the price I couldn't tell the difference from the grass-fed beef and whatever the other cows eat. At 1/3 pound it had the size advantage over most other burgers. It was not greasy like some places that do had patted burger patties, and it had a nice mild flavor. The bun was absolutely exceptional. It was fairly thin but it held together perfectly with all the sloppy sides and never fell apart, yet it was chewy and easy to the bite. I've never had a bun quite like that but, in my opinion, they all need to be made that way. The fries are the jewel of this burger basket. They are hand cut with the skins on and fried to perfection. Not at all oily and not loaded down with salt. Perfect French fried potatoes. The onion rings are definitely homemade, they slice the big Bermuda onions right there, batter them and drop them in the deep frier. I'm a sucker for good onion rings, but someone else was treating so I skipped them, but they looked amazing. They have regular Pepsi and then some healthy name sodas I had never heard of. I did try the cherry and it was pretty good, but mostly drank the Pepsi. There is no service to speak of: They yell out your name and you get the food. If business is slow, which it was on the day we were there, they bring the food to your table. Now we know that anything that has WHOLE in the name also costs a WHOLE lot of money. And the price was on the hefty side,t - mainly due to the 1/3 pound local grass fed burger. Burger, small fry, small drink was $18.66 with tax. I assume the price as the three of us each had the same thing and the total bill was $56, so divided by three. Now we don't live in Austin, so it's a long drive for us to go to South Lamar from Cedar Park and although it was decent food, I wouldn't be tempted to go back there even if I lived nearby mainly due to the price. When I do eat a burger, it's generally for a quick lunch and a Wendy's single meal for half the price is fine for me. If you're a burger fanatic then it might be worth the extra price. read more

Wholly Cow - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

4.5 I finally went to Wholly Cow restaurant with my husband. From the exterior I thought it looked like a convenient store but you walk in and there is an ordering window and lots of seating. They sell a variety of other things such as salsa and summer sausage. We walked up to the ordering window and placed our order. I got the Wholly Clucker which is a fried chicken sandwich that has lettuce, pickles, and a spicy sauce. The chicken in the sandwich was good. It was thin and juicy on the inside but crispy on the outside. For my side I ordered a half order of onion rings. The onion rings were yummy. The onions had a sweet taste to them. The exterior part of the onion rings were crispy but not overly crispy. The combination made for a yummy side. My husband ordered the Pure Single Hamburger without cheese and he added bacon and grilled jalapenos. I tried it and it was really good. The burger was very flavorful and I would probably get that next time. For his side he ordered a half order of fries. The fries were large and soft. There were a few crispy small ones in the basket which I liked. To finish off our meal my husband and I split a chocolate chip cookie. It was soft and sweet and the perfect end to our meal. We also picked up some Summer Sausage before leaving and brought it home. It is really good. I will probably return for this alone as it's a great snack with crackers. Overall It was a good place to stop for lunch. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was casual and inviting, and the food was tasty. read more

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The best hamburger I have ever had!! The onionrings also top notch and side note they have Mr. Pibh on tap which is very rare, love it!!!

So.. so.. disappointing!!! This was one of my go-to spots because the quality of their burgers was always on point. You could really taste the freshness and care they put into every bite. Recently, I went back after not having it for a while, craving that same experience... but unfortunately, it just wasn't the same. The burger tasted different -- almost like they've changed something or started taking shortcuts. It was like a school lunch burger + the onion rings were burnt but also cold at the same time. The flavor and quality that made me come back before just weren't there this time, which was super disappointing. I honestly left feeling a little sad because I used to go there all the time for that exact reason and took a 30 min drive to try it again. On the positive side, the staff is still amazing. Everyone was really friendly, and that part hasn't changed at all. And I did grab one of the locally made sweets from the fridge, and that was actually really good. I'm really hoping they go back to the quality they used to have, because Wholly Cow used to be one of the best burger spots around. read more

I did what anyone does when their hungry order the closest thing to be delivered as I was at work and to busy to leave. I am glad I did. I ordered the holy double cheeseburger with bacon, lettuce and tomatoes. I am a no sauce kind of person. The burger was phenomenal...so juicy and fresh even as a dleivery order. I can only imagine what he taste like in person. I got Swiss cheese on this and debated on extra cheese but I am glad I didn't...because the ratio was perfection and the Swiss flavorful. A lot of time Swiss cheese doesn't have the appropriate flavor or lack of but I can tell Wholly Cow took an effort in choosing their items to procure for their burgers. I got the side of tater tots as I feel if tater tots are always an option you should. They were crispy and as a regular tater tot is in flavor as well. Nothing extraordinary but I did eat every bite. I recommend checking out Wholly Cow and take a friend so you can try some different options. read more

Wholly Cow - Tater Tots Small Side - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Don't be fooled by the appearance; we rolled up thinking they were closed. But I think it's more of a grab and go spot; although we opted for dine in. Burgers were quick, tasty and just what we needed! read more

SO GOOD! Food and staff were both awesome. Husband and I both got the Wholly Schiesse burger. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area. SO GOOD! Food and staff were both awesome. Husband and I both got the Wholly Schiesse burger. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area. read more

WoW Wholly cow Batman!... This hole in the wall that my wife found is awesome. The food was top notch and the server was really chill. Totally recommend this spot. read more

Wholly Cow - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Typical hipster self absorbed "look at me" place. Dirty and unkempt looking. Sticky seats and table. Got a patty melt. Complete failure. Turning a burger bun upside down isn't toast. Shockingly true. Meat was grey and not cooked all the way. Cold center. read more

Wholly Cow - This is supposedly a patty melt as ordered. - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

so food was adequate for my boujie taste buds and was ready quickly and was not unreasonable in price even with the financial buff 6 street has aquired but most importanly was the amazing hospitality that i experienced . one in a million the owner of this place is and i feel ashamed to not remember his name rn but he perfectly displayed above and beyond character and i believe it was 100 genuine not for show enough said .. go here to get reasonable priced and noticeably slightly healthier alternative to conventional american hamburger there beef is diffferent in the way its leaner than regular but they managed to not make the meat dry at all which takes mastery level lean meat understanding ..because it definitely has to be cooked differently than fattier beef i know out of trials and tribs of my own. Gooday! read more

Grass fed is about the only thing significant about their burger. It is a bit dry and bland. The only thing flavorful or moist is the sauces they put on the bread. If you don't want ketchup on your burger, let them know, because that's how it comes. Their tots are tasty, but super greasy. Sometimes I put some tots on the burger for some oompf. Get it to go, unless you enjoy convenient store ambiance. The people are nice. read more

So worth the wait! Wholly cow this place is underrated! We went in expecting to build a six pack, which they don't do anymore, and ended up getting some really great sandwiches. The guy at the counter was working alone and totally crushing it. He not only took the time to thank us and introduce himself, but he also ran us orders while cooking everyone's food! It was super surprising to find that this spot had not just one but several vegan options, and locally sourced (and non GMO) options for our meat eating friends. The ambience is quieter with no music and instead friendly conversations from the patrons. It's smaller, kind, and welcoming. This spot has a small town country store vibe where you order at the counter and can shop around for jams, baked items, and of course beer! Will be back for great food and wonderful service. Club 5/5 Philly 5/5 Vegan Philly 5/5 *would recommend a water station for the future! read more

Wholly Cow - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Man, I used to love Wholly Cow, but this place has gone down hill. Tonight I purchased two single burgers, one with cheese and a half order of fries. The total was $30, which is nuts for two burgers but I wouldn't mind if the quality was still good. The buns were soft and mushy and the grilled onions I paid extra for were nonexistent. The fries were somehow both ice cold and burnt, which means they had been burnt long before I ordered them. The meal was gross and some of it ended up in the trash. It's sad to see a local burger joint drop so far. Oh well. read more

Best little secret cafe in South Austin. We love the grass fed hamburgers, hand breaded onion rings, and fresh cut fries. The cheesesteak sandwich is also not to be missed. They recently added homemade desserts, cheesecake, brownies, huge cookies and gluten free and vegan desserts. Love to bring the family here for a chill lunch or dinner. **Casual atmosphere with great food! read more

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I am never one to leave a negative review but Wholly Cow.... Pun very much intended. Wildly disappointing. We ordered via Uber Eats and the pictures looked awesome. Buyer beware, food is lot as advertised. The ranch tasted rancid, the cheesesteak tasted sour and was mostly onions, and it was also small. For 75 dollars, we got a patty melt which is just a cheese burger, the Philly cheesesteak and onion rings. Would have loved to try the tots but they didn't arrive. 2 stars for understanding that this was delivered and food in house may be better, the only real edible item was the onion rings but even those were SO spicy, and I love spicy. Maybe eating in house is better, but highly do not recommend. read more

Okay, so I saw this place on Yelp and tried it out. When you first drive up, you think what a run-down little spot. You walk in, and it looks like a little market. With chips drinks and turn to your right and this small flat top with 3 guys cooking and making food. There were 4 of us that were here, and it wasn't very cheap for a full meal. Burger fies and drinks; you are spending $18-$20 Bucks. But oh man, is it worth it? I think yes! The flavors of the burgers were magnificent. The portion sizes were huge. I went with work friends and we are not small guys. We walk out... Better yet rolled out because of how full we were. The place is super casual and almost looks like a gas station. It has lots of different choices of burgers, cheese fries, and yummy deliciousness. Must put on your to try list! read more

First time in Austin and I wanted burgers really bad! We stopped by because of the grass fed claims, and let me tell you I am 100% obsessed! Clean ingredients, absolutely delicious and I love that they have gluten free options too! If you are a Whole Foods eater, this place is for you! The staff was so kind and professional! I also love the bodega feels! You know it's fire when it also has a small store inside! I will be back! read more

Wholly Cow - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best veggie burger I've ever had! Very helpful and accommodating staff. Highly recommend stopping for a quick bite.

Woke up hung over craving a greasy burger. Wholly cow didn't disappoint. Flavorful, juicy and yummy read more

Wholly Cow - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

So Wholly Cow is a bit of a drive from where I live and I am already thinking about coming back. Hubs and I made plans to come here to meet up with a few friends that live in the area. We are both ready to return to try something else on their menu. First it's one of those restaurant/convenience stores that I seem to keep going to without knowing beforehand. Clean tables and aisles in the whole spot. There's all kinds of drinks and snack available on the shelves and in the coolers. Hubs bought a bit of cheesecake for us to share. It was pretty good. The food from the restaurant itself was amazing. I had a vegan option while hubs ordered the double regular burger. We also split a basket of fries. The portions can be big so that was a good idea for us. Service was fantastic. The cashier asked if we were new and when we said yes, he gave us suggestions on what to order without us asking. I appreciated it. Like I said, we'll be back despite the drive to get here. read more

Their grass-fed burgers that are absolutely amazing--so juicy the flavor literally drips down your hands. Oh my gosh, these burgers never disappoint! I've been loyal since 2012 and still going strong. Nothing compares! read more

Props to Wholly Cow for not only offering a vegan cheesesteak, but for making it from scratch with tempeh. Tempeh is SUCH an underappreciated protein, I will always go out of my way to support anyone making or cooking it. This is one of the best introductions to the fermented bean cake for anyone still hesitant; tender and lightly crisped around the edges, smothered in caramelized onions and sauteed peppers, and swaddled in a soft sub roll, I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with that. The cheese was minimal if even present, but I didn't miss it. Always go for this over the burger, which I found a bit more on the salty and bland side, if you have the choice. read more

Wholly Cow - Vegan Cheesesteak - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

An unassuming local spot that serves up delicious burgers and fries. Gluten free and dairy free friendly--separate friers, yay! Always very friendly service. Quality food that isn't dripping with grease. Definitely recommend! read more

One of the best burgers I had. The service was friendly. It was at book festival. Next time I will get a hit dog. It was grass fed.

We came here for dinner & dessert. The spot is cute and the staff are friendly. The food was amazing. We loved the gluten free options as well as the philly cheesesteak that was vegan. I also adored the gluten free cheesecake. The banana nut cake is good too. Highly recommend. read more

Wholly Cow - Gluten Free Ube Chessecake - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Their fries are great. I've been coming here for years for their French Fries. I recently noticed that they have a vegan section on their menu so I decided to give it a shot. The flavor on the Vegan Cheesesteak is pretty decent and the outer charred portions of the tempeh are quite nice but the texture on the inner parts was not very good at all. Revolution Vegan Kitchen has a much better Vegan Cheesesteak. I commend Wholly Cow for having the options available and I will definitely be back for the French Fries but next time, I'll probably skip the Vegan Cheesesteak. read more

Wholly Cow - Vegan Cheesesteak: Texas Tempeh sautéed with grilled onions, mushrooms, and vegan cheese on a sub roll. - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Quality ingredients, interesting dining area, great deserts. Good service. 20min for food to come out from the time I ordered. Not spectacular, but filling and delicious. read more

Wholly Cow - Heavenly Double Cheese with Tater Tots Small Side - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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4.8! This was my first visit here. I ordered the Bean Brisket Sandwich. The chew was amazing; but, it has more of a burger texture. For a vegan, that's brilliant! It doesn't fall apart. The flavor was great! My only negative comment is, in an attempt to give it the brisket char flavor, it tasted a bit burnt in spots. The staff person was very lovely and kind. He is a young, tall handsome fellow. read more

This is definitely the best place I've eaten at so far in Austin. The cheesesteak and chicken sandwich were a symphony of flavors, leaving my taste buds dancing with joy. The melt-in-your-mouth goodness and perfect blend of ingredients elevated these sandwiches to another level. Adding to the meal was a nice side of tater tots. Crispy perfection on the outside, fluffy on the inside - these tots were the ideal sidekick to an already stellar meal. The friendly and responsive staff added a warm touch to the meal. Their attention to detail was evident, and a delightful follow-up after the meal showcased their commitment to customer satisfaction. This is a definite 5-star delight that has set a new standard for my sandwich cravings! Can definitely recommend, will certainly be back. read more

Wholly Cow - Wholly Cheesesteak Batman - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Loved it. Tied into a Wholly Schiesse Burger, nice sized quality patty, it had a couple of nice drizzles of flavorful spicy sauces, fresh jalapeno slices, and pepper jack cheese it's a really nice spicy fun to eat burger. I definitely need to mention that the fries are devilishly good. They have Stubborn Soda on the fountain,I really enjoyed the Pineapple Cream Soda. They sell a number of other local products, and have great staff. My only complaint is they didn't have Wholly Cow stickers. read more

I only review places I've been 3+ times. I believe any place can have a bad day (just like us) and should be judged fairly: Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Wholly Cow has some of the best burgers in the city. Cows raised locally. Actually fresh fries. Legit vegetables. It's a humble place with a lot of character. It's a bit pricey but you're eating an organic 90/10 burger grown just miles away. read more

5 star service, 3 star food. Visiting from San Antonio and came across this place. Needed something that would accommodate someone who is gluten free. They are very cautious in that regard, but my sister was disappointed in the up charge for the gluten free bun as that is not something she usually encounters (she was visiting from Utah). The service was super friendly and the burgers were good. I am particular about my burgers and always opt for high quality beef and felt the quality here was great. The burgers though weren't anything overly impressive particularly for the price. Not bad overall, but not high on the list of places I would return to when visiting Austin. read more

Awesome burgers and fries. Always good service no matter what time I come in. It's been a whiles I have been only because I live so far from this restaurant. It's a modest little place but I love dropping in. It just feels like a home cooked burger! read more

Hole-in-the-wall goodness! You need to go here! This spot is inside a little maket/gas station. It's surprising and tucked away! My husband and I were in the mood for a good burger and we're NOT disappointed. This burger was DELICIOUS and satisfying. On another note, the onion rings were amazing too. I got an order randomly and it was exactly what I was hoping...thick onions with chunky, peppery batter. Just plain yummy! Was great supporting a "mom and pop" type of business in Austin and the food was great! Highly recommend! read more

Wholly Cow - a person holding a sandwich and french fries - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

DANK ! Amazing burgers, philly cheese steak and tater tots- you would never peg this as a go to spot from the outside looking in but once you commit to taking a shot it is so worth it. Quick service and make it all as you wish in regards to altering any dish. read more