09/04/09

#2 Best Burger in Texas

by jcm2136

Ranked #2 in Texas Monthly's Top 50 Burgers in Texas. The burger itself was an awesome hand formed patty, cooked and seasoned to perfection. Cheese was high quality, as well as the toppings. The bun was excellent as well.

45 minute wait in the hot sun, rude service and a super cramped eating space prevents this place from a 5 star rating. Worth a go if you can find it on a non busy day!

• Pros: Hamburger!!!
• Cons: Rude service, long wait, cramped space

08/16/09

A disappointing experience

by DucasseMC

Having had excellent service and wonderful food previously, we waited about 30 minutes in the hot sun today. Our waitress's behavior when I tried to ask a question as she delivered the food was the rudest treatment I have ever had in Austin. It was exceeded only by a surly waiter in the Marais 3 years ago. After she considered her actions, she stopped by the table to explain, but never apologized. The food was great, but we left feeling sick to our stomachs. There are too many excellent restaurants with courteous staff to put up with such an attitude.

• Pros: food was oodvery g
• Cons: service was rude

06/22/08

great food. refills are not free!

by micre

loved the food!

Paid five dollars for a diet coke and one refill. They don't tell you that the refills are going to be extra.

I would go there again and drink water.

veggie sandwich and the pimiento cheese sandwich were really good!

Love the sweet potato fries!

02/26/08

This place rocks

by davebuoy

This place is just too small, for such big flavor. My best tip for you is to go during off peak hours. There is only one table inside and one outside that seats more than two, otherwise you sit at the counter. I love sitting at the counter, I get to talk with the chef, who is very approachable. Since I'm almost as good a cook as him, (better then 90% of the chefs in this town) I like being able to relate to someone knowledgable. At one pointhe was making a very good DEMI-GLACE, from scratch, to serve with the steak. They may not be doing that anymore as the subs, on his days off, would forget to include it and I guess they got complaints about inconsistancy. Don't let that deter you, this place is quite good, and affordable with local and organic food whenever possible. BTW, it's all good, so order anything.

• Pros: Great food
• Cons: too small for such big flavor

Sandwiches, burgers, salads, meatloaf and all-day breakfasts are prepared with local, organic ingredients at this small diner and cafe.

by Joshua Hinsdale

In Short
Formerly the GM Steakhouse, this small, retro diner is spiffed up and is no longer a greasy spoon. The menu features healthy cafe fare, including the popular pimento cheese sandwich, crab cakes, grilled salmon and chicken pot pie, with many ingredients bought from local and organic growers. The long and narrow space is filled with a countertop running along the kitchen, while small tables line the opposite walls.