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Threadgill's World Headquarters

301 W Riverside Dr
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 472-9304
Fax: (512) 494-1099

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Threadgill's World Headquarters

5 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(3 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(0 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)

User Reviews for Threadgill's World Headquarters

Citysearch (6), Dine.com (2), All (8)

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/30/2007 Posted by melissafromaustralia

Threadgills does comfort foods the way comfort foods were meant to be done. Their water tasted like something had died in it, but everything else was wonderful...my waiter was a little scatterbrained, but it is monday and he was probably just hungover. mashed potatoes (veg.) are fabulous also the scalloped potatoes, corn, and carrots. :)

Pros: vegetarian friendly

Cons: gross water

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/26/2007 Posted by davebuoy

It had been years since I went to Threadgills and had almost forgotten about the place. I happened on it for lunch last week and then went back yesterday and today. The portions are indeed a little smaller then they used to be but the price is still right. With so many places charging an arm n leg nowadays that is a real plus. My first time back last week I had a special of pork chop in a chipotle creme sauce w/mashed potatos and corn off the cob. ($9.95) The sides were generous, the chop just a standard size. The sauce could have used a little more chipotle but was good. Yesterday I had the thursday special, chicken n dumplings. Very good and only $6.95. It comes with a salad and of course rolls. Today I had the sirloin (8 oz) 2 sides and rolls. The sirloin was prepared as ordered. (med) For $11.95 I think it's a bargain. The quality has slipped a little from what I remember but it is still a great place. Based on how hard it was to park yesterday (across the street as their massive lot was full) a lot of people agree with me. The service was pretty good every time, but I'm not very demanding. It's getting harder and harder to get a decent lunch for less than $20 in Austin. Threadgills fits that bill. BTW, I'm a pretty good cook and am often hard to please. I ask that the food be real, the portions reasonable for the charge, prepared as ordered, and taste good. Go to Threadgills, it meets my criteria.

Pros: Good food at a reasonable price

Cons: none

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/02/2006 Posted by taskins

Threadgill's. Still turning out homestyle fare worthy of an out-of-town visitor. From meatloaf to a five-vegetable plate (with 27 options to choose from), Threadgill's has the taste to match its status as a local institution. Forks up.

Pros: Great music too

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

02/22/2006 Posted by jessietex

Saturday night our waitress told us they were "too busy" to add cheese to fries. No problem if they are unable to accomodate a request, but to be told they're "too busy" is insulting. When our waitress brought a kids chicken finger dinner instead of a chicken finger basket she told us "it's cheaper". The manager was unresponsive when told of the incident. We asked for our check and told him we'd pay for the appetizers, chicken fingers, and drinks. He asked us pay for our entrees, which were never delivered to us.

Pros: fast seating

Cons: poor service

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/28/2002 Posted by tgrant

If you like home-style food, this is the place to go!

3 Star Rating: Average

10/04/2002 Posted by branv

Used to live in Austin, husband born here, but had to move away for a few years. We just moved back and with anticipation visited our old haunt, Threadgills. Quality has bottomed! I almost cried! What happened to the variety of delicious breads...the portions have shrunk, the menu looks like it was cut in half, the staff was more interested in chatting with each other then their partrons, and the food was bland & lifeless. I don't know if the accountants or WHAT got to Eddie, but this place is a far cry from its former glory. Truly saddening.

Pros: vegetable selection

Cons: quality, service

Editor's Review

Tunes and tastes rich in local music flavor.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

The Extras

Pick up a copy of "Threadgill's: The Cookbook" before you leave; try that chicken-fried steak recipe while you read about Threadgill's colorful history.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 11am-10pm
  • Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm
  • Sun 10am-9:30pm

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Discover
  • Travelers Check
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • American (Traditional)
  • Vegetarian
  • Southern & Soul

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Live Music
  • Group Dining
  • Dancing
  • Catering
  • Family Style
  • Kid Friendly

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