Hill's Cafe
Austin, TX 78745
Phone: (512) 851-9300
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm, Sun 11am-9pm
Editorial Review for Hill's Cafe – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Hill's Cafe dates back to the 1940s, and has the look and feel of an old-time country cafe with vinyl booths. Outside, an enormous oak spreads leafy limbs over a patio, complete with a homey shack and live-music stage. Popular entrees include the Texas Rancher's Choice, a 12-ounce sirloin served with a sweet potato with praline sauce. Other soul-food classics include chicken-fried steak, green beans, slow-cooked mashed potatoes and peach cobbler.
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Insider Tips
When to GoWednesday-Saturday evenings feature performances by such musicians as Steve Fromholz, Rickie Calmbach and Pauline Reese. If it strikes your fancy, get a shoeshine in an old-fashioned chair Thursday-Saturday evenings.
User Reviews for Hill's Cafe
06/09/2008 Posted by mdatlee
I am really rooting for Hill's because they are just right down the street for me...but I have gotten the best meals and the worst from this place. I got a sizzling steak from them once and it was fantastic, but the next time I went...it hardly had any flavor and was very overcooked. Same thing with their chopped sandwich...it is phenomenal but one time I got a VERY VERY dry batch of meat and it was so hard to swallow. I love the rolls but twice...I've been gipped and wasn't given any at all! I just sort of stopped myself from asking because I knew they were busy. They usually have really good food...but sometimes the service and the actual restaurant ruin the meal. I am not a priss, but leftover food and napkins on the table as well as a sticky booth are kind of a turn off for me! I am also aware that restaurant might have some 'critters' but finding one crawling next to your napkin on the table is really unappetizing. I don't know if I'll be going as often as I used to...but sometimes I do crave their yellow gravy and fried catfish!
Pros: Rolls, location, sometimes the food...
Cons: Quality, Service, Cleanliness
11/28/2007 Posted by mossgold
I have read through a couple of the other reviews, and have to completely agree with most. Honestly, I find positive things in almost everything, but the food at Hill's is terrible. I took my entire family there once, and needless to say, nobody was impressed and I was slightly embarassed. Watch out for the barbecue plates. If they ask if you want the "bubba cut" (which means thick slices of brisket), expect a couple of whitish-grey pieces of fat with a little bit of grey colored meat clinging to it for dear life. No taste, and no smoke ring whatsoever. If you do end up trying out Hills, give the Barbecue SANDWICH a try. it is big and is pretty good. It's the only thing I have ate there that I like. Best of luck to ya!
Pros: Good Music
Cons: Terrible food
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