Insider Pages Reviews for Hut's Hamburgers

4 Stars: Yum (by Austinite44)

Austinite44 — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT

I'm a huge fan of Frank and Angies, having eaten there for three years because I work downtown. I went to Huts for lunch as a change in pace and I knew they were owned by the same people. I had the Alan Freed burger and these guys know how to do it right! Their homemade hickory sauce it wonderful. I would suggest making this stop for lunch :)

5 Stars: Great Hangout! (by Jsweet76)

Jsweet76 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

This is defiantly one of my all-time favorite places to take people that have never been to Austin before! The Staff know whats going on and always are on top of things, the burgers are awesome and there are endless combos of burgers to make!

3 Stars: Good burger (by michael67)

michael67 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Went to Hut's with co-workers. I like my burgers simple: no sauces, with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. This means I'm at odds with most people in Austin (but not Ft. Worth). I ordered a double burger and a side of fries and rings. The burger was good (but not great). The fries were burnt, as most places in Austin haven't figured out how to cook fresh cut fries without burning them. Onion rings were nothing to write home about.

1 Stars: Don't order the chicken fried steak! (by GaryAustin)

GaryAustin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT

I have always ordered a hamburger, but yesterday felt like a chicken fried steak. They brought out the plate and it looked like a child's plate. I thought I might have accidentally ordered the child's portion as the chicken fried steak was about the same size and shape as a hamburger patty, just chicken fried. I couldn't believe it since this is Austin Texas and so many restaurants have very large chicken fried steaks. If you want to see waht a real chicken fried steak looks like, go to the City Cafe in Elgin, or to Nutty Brown in Dripping, but don't order it here. Stick to their hamburgers and fries. Huts's should be ashamed to even put it on the menu.

4 Stars: Odd place, great food. (by Alun T.)

Alun T. — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:45:00 GMT

Hut's serves great hamburgers, and great onion rings. A typically Austin establishment in every way, both good bad, Hut's is on 6th Street, which is one of the busier streets in downtown Austin, and has very, very little in the way of a parking lot. I always have to park on the street nearby, which often entails circling the surrounding blocks a few times. Once you get to the door, a wait almost certainly is in store for you - anything up to an hour and a half is certainly not unusual, especially on busy days. The food is great, though, and I wouldn't typically mind waiting up to about 45 minutes for it. The building itself is a little old and quite rough around the edges, so I'd recommend just focusing on chatting, enjoying the smells, and drooling over the huge selection of burgers available. If you haven't tried buffalo before, I'd recommend upgrading your patty to it - you won't be disappointed!

3 Stars: Average Burger (by jcm2136)

jcm2136 — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT

We ordered the All American (regular burger; no gimmick sauces or anything). The burger was just average; only a little better than a Sonic burger, but 3x as pricey.

The meat was grassfed beef, but did not have much flavor. Small machine pressed patty. The bun was nothing special, and the toppings were old. Our salad was wilted, and the water was bad. Only Pro was good service and choice of beef.

If you want to try Austin's best burgers, go to #14? Cover 3, #2 Counter Cafe, or #37 Mighty Fine (yes, a chain). Discovered these through Texas Monthly's Best 50 burgers in the state edition.

4 Stars: good (by Dyehardfan)

Dyehardfan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Very good food, but staff is underpar .

5 Stars: best burgers (by peptree)

peptree — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT

I love this place, the burgers are the best, also fun and great amosphere. I highly recomend.

5 Stars: BEST BURGERS EVER!!! (by alfdrummer)

alfdrummer — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT

This place offers the best hamburgers i've ever tasted,
best burger in America.

3 Stars: Great food (by Test34)

Test34 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Great food!

5 Stars: Love it! (by CSMobileUser)

CSMobileUser — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Buy one get one burgers on Wednesday! Yummy!!!

2 Stars: Over Acclaimed (by foodforethought)

foodforethought — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Huts is over acclaimed. The food is palatable but nothing special. I certainly wouldn't wait for a table; there are much better burgers to be had in Austin. I believe the rumours that Huts once earned its stellar reputation, but I suspect this place has been riding on its laurels for some time. The wait staff and management don't seem concerned about repeat business, and sadly, they have so many customers, they don't need to.

4 Stars: Good burger, more of a "I'nm hungover and need some fries" kind of place (by shaft28)

shaft28 — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT

The burgers are good, but not great. Over all a fun spot that you can see why it is an institution in a college town. Location! They should be open until 3am everynight, bet they'd do great business.
Great atmosphere and in general place but don't expect the best burger ever (mind you it isn't bad).

5 Stars: Amazing... (by albertvasquez)

albertvasquez — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Don't listen to anyone who gave this place a bad review. They are terrorists... they hurt innocent women and children. Do you hate terrorists? Then eat at Hut's!

5 Stars: Awesome tasty burgers (by waxx)

waxx — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT

A lot of burger joints overlook the quality of the patties. Most of them are too thin and lacking in flavor, concentrating too much on what goes on top of it. The first thing we noticed at Hut's was that the patties tasted like real meat with substance and flavor. The patties were also thick and juicy and cooked as ordered. Hut's has a wide variety of burgers, but also giving you the option to build your own burgers, making options Although our waiter recommended Hut's Favorite, the All American , and Ritchie Valens, we decided to try something different and ordered the Beach Boy Favorite and Alley-Oop with the addition of tomatoes. We finished our burgers quickly and were not disappointed. The onion rings, while tasty as well, were too thick and a bit overwhelming. We didn't order shakes this time, but we'll be back for sure to try that as well as other burgers and combinations.

5 Stars: AWESOME BURGERS! (by sephora_junkie)

sephora_junkie — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Me and my boyfriend visited Austin from Houston this weekend and this place was recommended as a great lunch spot. We only had to wait about 5 min for a seat, which i thought was going to be longer since it was so crowded. Our waitress was nice and the hamburger was out of this world. Now im wishing we had that place in Houston. We will for sure go back the next time we are in Austin.

5 Stars: Uh-Maz-Ing (by shizzylizzy)

shizzylizzy — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT

I love this place to death. They have the best burgers and milk shakes in town. Amazingly affordable, and I always leave there full. One time, our waiter even got our desert on him (me, my brother, and my aunt). The place is a little cluttered, but beacuse of that there is always something new to look at while you're waiting for your food.
Basically just great!

1 Stars: This food bad, and service is bad. (by aa78744)

aa78744 — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

the food is bad. i will nere eat here, do not like. the seather can not read or write, is racestBe conversational: Write it as if relaying your experience to a good friend.
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Be specific: Generalities like "lazy service" or "tasty pizza" leave people wanting more detail.
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Compare apples to apples: Burger joints shouldn't be held

4 Stars: Great Veggie Burgers (by Clientsam)

Clientsam — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

The Monday night special on veggie burgers makes this restaurant a weekly ritual. The Theta Special or the Chubby Chuck both top Hut's unique veggie patty with delicious hickory sauce, sandwiched between soft hamburger buns - yummy but messy. The service is fast, the waitstaff are nice, the atmosphere is "Austiny", and the drinks are huge so you never have to wait on a refill.

On the downside, the french fries are edible but not great, and it can be a little difficult to find a parking space close to the building.

5 Stars: Best Burgers!!! (by austinlover1)

austinlover1 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Hut's Hamburgers is the BEST!!! I love going there. I think they have one of the best burgers in town!! Even when there isn't a ton of waiters, they all try to make your experience good. I also love that they have flavors for the sodas like an old-fashioned hamburger joint. They have been there for ever and have tried to keep things as original as possible...very cool! A++++++++++

4 Stars: Yummy Burgers (by Anne J.)

Anne J. — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:13:00 GMT

This is a really fun place to go. The decor is nice, wait staff friendly. It's definitely an "Austin" type of place.

The menu is impressive and you definitely can get a burger made in ways I'd never think of on my own.

Parking isn't as bad as you might think given the downtown location.

5 Stars: best burger in town! (by Scott P.)

Scott P. — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:36:00 GMT

Hut's Hamburgers is a must-do for out-of-towners! Great food in a particularly, "Austin" atmosphere. The intimate venue lends itself to wonderful moments with friends, family, coworkers or anyone just looking for a good meal! Highly recommend Huts!

2 Stars: Not the best (by melo713)

melo713 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Why does this place keep making the top. It sure isn't as good as it used to be. If I wanted a hamburger this is not the place in Austin for it.

5 Stars: Great veggie burger (by cameocr)

cameocr — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

As a vegetarian married to a carnivore it can be hard for us to find a restaurant we both love, but Hut's is just that. Their on site made veggie burger hits the spot every time, I always plan on trying a burger off the menu but the first one I tried was so good its hard to stray from it. The huge burger and heaping portion of fries is very filling, so share if you want room for dessert. I did branch out and try the veggie cheesy chilli fries and the whole table was able to enjoy the generous portion. The atmosphere is relaxed as a casual diner. Each time we go the wait staff has been attentive and speedy with food and drink refills.

5 Stars: The Best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (by k24man)

k24man — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

This is a great place if you want a monster buger! It's a small place with lots of austin character with amazingly fun service. There food is great and they have several options for a vegetarian fare. Huge burgers, great shakes. I wouldn't waste too much time on the onion rings-they were pretty peppery but everything else was so beyond delicious. We find any excuss to go into town for Hut's. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

5 Stars: Wonderful Veggie Burger, Great Atmosphere (by ciretose)

ciretose — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

As a vegetarian it is sometimes hard to find food out, but Hut's comes through in spades. Upon entry into the restaurant you are greeted with an eclectic Austin atmosphere. The waitstaff is very friendly, and quite attentive, and the food is even better. There are many choices for the vegetarian, and meat-eater alike. Their menu lists 20 hamburgers (any of which can be made with a veggie patty on request) along with many other options. I'd love to try everything on the menu, and comment on each item, but whenever I go I can't seem to get away from good old #20. The burger is so good that I can't persuade myself to order anything else.

I highly recommend Hut's. Their service is great, the food is even better.

5 Stars: Great burgers, great service (by elloco76)

elloco76 — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Love this place! Been here a few times and it never fails to impress. The burgers are big, juicy and filling. Plus you can put pretty much anything on 'em. I got the bleu cheese burger with bacon and loved it. The fries are good too. The prices are more than fair and the portion sizes will have you loosening your belt. Bartenders are friendly and attentive and the selection of draft beer is pretty good too. Definitely give this place a shot.

5 Stars: Yummy Grease-Burger (by jnbruns)

jnbruns — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Coming from Lampasas and raised on Storm's Hamburgers, Hut's is the only thing that can get me off in the burger department. I love the Hut's Favorite, which is your classic, everything-on-it burger. The beef is served slightly under well, which is perfect. The fries are a dream, and the shakes aren't bad either. Parking is usually pretty negotiable.

4 Stars: Good chicken burger (by jshalev)

jshalev — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Being health conscious, I took the chicken burger - nice piece of chicken breast, but not very big. I filled up on a tossed green salad that was fresh and good. Sunday night there were no problems parking on the street. Friendly service.

3 Stars: Nothing Special (by phutch1980)

phutch1980 — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Great location and the diner atmosphere was interesting and funky without being too over the top. I had a Buddy Holly burger and onion rings. The burger was served a little under the advertised medium well, which was a good thing in my book. The right amount of grease and pretty flavorful, nothing special but not bad either. The onion rings were incredibly bland even after adding salt. I had about 2 of them and left the rest. There's not a lot to say about Hut's it's not bad, but just doesn't stand out in any meaningful way.

5 Stars: Best burger in Austin??? What a joke!!! (by rp4runner)

rp4runner — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I took the family to Hut's y esterday, and I'm amazed this place is rated the best burger in town. Our food was cold, service was horrific, and the rest of the staff was rude. I left thinking I would have been better off with a quarter pounder from McDonald's. I think the best burgers in Austin can be found at Houston's.

1 Stars: the nostalgia of hut's is not worth the poor flavor or quality (by cletus13)

cletus13 — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

ok. I think we all know there are better burgers in Austin. You only love huts for the novelty, or perhaps your taste buds are not functioning. The reason they offer to put so much junk on your burger is because they are gross and flavorless. My cheese was gross and had quite possibly gone bad. the onion rings are doughy and gross and one out of ten fries was crispy, the rest of the basket left something to be desired. Huts will not go out of business because you stop going. It is still going to be packed at lunch time with old people and yuppies that haven't learned their lesson yet. Do yourself a favor and wait until casino or Jackalope open at 4. If you can't wait P Terry's offers a much tastier burger and you won't have to wait for you underachiving waiter to bring it to you when he gets around to it. btw hut's is super expensive for what they offer 25$ before tip. No dessert just two burgers fries and rings, no flavor except too much stale black pepper. Save your money.

5 Stars: Yummy! (by sandyb54)

sandyb54 — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Great hambugers, and the best onion rings! The only complaint is that there is too much food for one person to finish.

5 Stars: Face size onion rings (by luzygirl)

luzygirl — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Such a good place to go eat a hamburger. They give you 20 options on how to eat a burger and you can still mix it up. Onion rings are the size of your face. Fries are also big, if you are a fry lover. Gotta try this place out!

5 Stars: Always a great daily special (by tigercat6)

tigercat6 — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I love their burgers but they also do a great chicken fried steak and their daily specials are a good value. I like the atmosphere and the staff is always nice.

4 Stars: Second best burger in Austin (by davebuoy)

davebuoy — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:00:00 GMT

The best is Dirty Martins, hands down. Huts does a good job tho. The one thing I'd suggest to everyone is to order the burger the way you want it, and not the way the one you choose comes. Most are just to damn messy. DO NOT order the chicken fried steak, trust me on this. It is a burger place, stick with what they do.

5 Stars: Best Burger Anywhere. (by jhondough)

jhondough — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Ok, so it's not snazzy, poppy, or jumpy. Some may call it a "Greezy Spoon". People may say Hype this, or Hype that. All I know is theres this wendy's comercial that has these people kicking a tree, then this guy that says he wants a "Hot Juicy Burger". long story short, the opening three words of this discription on CitySearch Are "HOT JUICY BURGER" and thats what they serve. In My Opinion, Delicious hot and juicy burgers are the one constant in my photo albums. They seem to hold a Texan together. Bar-B-Que, Beer, these are the words of a hungry man, and a hungry man deserves a hot juicy burger.

5 Stars: Still the Best Burgers in Town (by austinrveu)

austinrveu — Wed, 02 May 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I eat at Hut's about once every other month and there burgers are always delicious. I still have yet to find a burger in Austin that is as consistently juicy as Hut's. They deliver a unique atmosphere, rich in Austin history. It is certainly not a quiet spot, but this is not a problem because you can always expect a busy, noisy experience. Now, I cannot recommend anything other than burgers. They are just too good to pass on...though the "Chicken Fried Steak" is pretty good. My burger of choice is the "Hut's Favorite." Top it off with a refreshing cherry sprite or vanilla coke, some almost perfect fries, and you have an outstanding classic American meal.

1 Stars: GREASE PIT (by macscruff)

macscruff — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I heard these were good, so I tried them. LOL. What a mess. I really dont understand why Austin thinks these grease nuggets are good. I really felt like a burger this day, thought I would have a good one. When this thing came out I almost laughed outloud. I had one bite and threw that thing away. I left shaking my head totally confused by the hype. I ended up driving to Carl's Jr. in San Antonio. Sure its a fast food joint, but even so, it beats Huts Grease Pit hands down!

2 Stars: Not impressed at all. Why an Austin favorite???? (by rockelita)

rockelita — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:00:00 GMT

My husband and I ate here a few months ago. We were pretty new to Austin and just came upon Hut's. We eat burgers very often and were excited to try a new place. The burgers here were NOT GOOD. I am usually fair about restaurants and criticizing their food, but I could get a better burger anywhere else. Our burgers were below average, very dry. The shakes are pretty good, but that is hard to mess up. We later learned that this place won Austin's favorite burger one year, and we shocked. Granted, the place is very "Austin-y" and has pretty good service, I would not return here willingly.

4 Stars: Lives up to the hype for the most part (by ohyeahlach)

ohyeahlach — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Took the kids here and it was a good choice. Friendly service, nice selection of burgers. Fries were pretty good and the burgers were HUGE. No need for the double if you're an average Joe. Tasty fries but the onion rings were still raw (not fried long enough). The batter wasn't that hot either. All of our burgers were very good though. We will return for sure.

Downside: No kid menus & everything is ala carte. Oh, and CANNED mushrooms on the burgers, ugh!

2 Stars: Like a Crutch-Reputation is All There Is (by tone1)

tone1 — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Burgers ok at best. They get a good crowd that must not care about the food.
But for the price you can't have everything and in this case the food suffers.

3 Stars: Doesn't live up to the hype (by thun)

thun — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:00:00 GMT

My wife loves this place, but I still don't get it, even after going multiple times. The burgers aren't really anything special, and despite all of the different "specialty" burgers, most of the condiments are your typical burger additions...pickles, mustard, onions, mushrooms, chili, etc. As much as I love burgers, I've found myself ordering other items from the menu (like catfish), which also aren't anything special. For a better burger, try somewhere like Freddie's, or heck, your own backyard.

5 Stars: The BEST Veggie Burgers (by utnicole123)

utnicole123 — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT

You've got to try the Alan Freed burger (with a substituted veggie patty of course)!! It's a mess, just covered in bbq sauce. Plus on wed. you get 2 for the price of one. Two burgers for less than $5? Can't beat that with a stick!

Pros: awesome for vegetarians, CHEAP! friendly service

Cons: you may have to wait a while for a table

5 Stars: 2 for 1 wednesdays!! (by kaitilie)

kaitilie — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Hut's should be number one on that poll. Crowded, noisy, big messy burgers. They put anything on a burger and make it taste great! The onion rings are large enough to fit around your arm!

5 Stars: yummy stuff (by luckychuckle)

luckychuckle — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Hut's is great! If you are a person who likes the taste of meat in all it's natural glory, eat here. The burgers are thick, and the toppings are heaped on. They have 20 different combos on the menu and will alter anything to your liking. The $5 dollar shake is perfect for sharing.

1 Stars: What is all the hype? (by michele51983)

michele51983 — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I've lived in Austin all my life and eaten at almost every burger place and this is hands down the WORST. It tastes like a cheap, greasy burger from Dairy Queen. There is nothing about this place that is worth the wait.

3 Stars: Average and overrated (by starlight1384)

starlight1384 — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I am new to the area from Houston, and on a whim, my husband and I decided to try Hut's. The location is cool, and the inside is very diner-like. I can see why it is so popular, but we were not impressed with the burgers. The fries were cold and soggy too. I have had many better burgers at many other places before. We were hungry, and it was a cool place to go and get a quick bite to eat, but I wouldn't ever wait in line to eat there. I don't know if Austin just has different tastes than Houston burger places, but Hut's was nothing special at all.

5 Stars: Best darn Buffalo burger this side of the Mississippi! (by sevenravens)

sevenravens — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Ye- haw!!!!! Austin Texas has a legend in the heart of its metropolis - Hut's Hamburgers! I tell you what! This little place is hoppin' like a grasshopper in a field full of hefers! They have a mouth waterin' buffalo burger that will temp the bellies of any ol' hungry mouth! And with a side a fries that'll fill a waterin' trough! If you haven't tried Hut's you are missing out!

3 Stars: Good Burgers, But... (by jcorgidog)

jcorgidog — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I don't understand the raves. True, the burgers are very good. They come hot and juicy. But anyone that says that these burgers are any better than Fuddruckers is dreaming. Take a Fuddruckers restaurant, take away 70% of the floorspace, cram people in by the elbow, put a U.T. cap on everyone, and you've got a Hut's. Also, the hot fudge used on their ice cream is kind of weird. It comes lukewarm and has a strange gummy texture. The giant honking onion rings are nothing special.

5 Stars: Great Burgers (by shagmi)

shagmi — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Hut's has a burger for everyone. The restaurant is in a great location and is a good spot to go for lunch. You can't beat the prices for the size portions you receive.

5 Stars: burgers (by J. Webb C.)

J. Webb C. — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:19:00 GMT

Is Hut's the only hamburger joint in Austin? No. But it might as well be. Fantastic burgers, great sides, all reasonably prices. Very consistent here.

PROS: flavor
CONS: none

4 Stars: Best burgers in town (by Sarah B.)

Sarah B. — Fri, 11 Nov 2005 22:16:00 GMT

The menu here isn't extensive, but the wide variety of burgers are among the best you'll ever taste, and are also availble with chicken, vegetarian patties, and even buffalo meat. The waitstaff has always been friendly when I've visited.

PROS: Best burgers around, reasonable prices.
CONS: No free refills on soft drinks.

5 Stars: Best Onion Rings! (by anfh4410)

anfh4410 — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Hut's is so great!! The burgers are so good and filling! The onion rings are enormous! Fantastic is all I have to say!

5 Stars: Excellent (by jrrsbr)

jrrsbr — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Hut's has the best burger in Austin. The atmosphere has a fun 50's/austin funky feel. Incredible! Try the onion rings, cherry coke, and milkshake!

5 Stars: An Austin Institution (by huskyduck)

huskyduck — Thu, 28 Oct 2004 09:00:00 GMT

A must visit on any trip to Austin. Get a buffalo burger if they are not sold out. A longhorn beef burger is a good second choice. Rootbeer floats are yummy and the perfect accompaniment to your burger. Onion rings are exceptional (and HUGE), fries surprisingly are merely average.

If your waistline can allow it, try one of Hut's ultra creamy made from real ice cream milkshakes. As good as any you will find anywhere in the entire USA, guaranteed!

2 Stars: Waiter! (by godhimeros)

godhimeros — Sun, 18 Jul 2004 09:00:00 GMT

Tried to have a Hut's burger for the first time, but the plan was foiled by bad service. The wait time was excellent, only a 2 minute wait. After noticing that parties after us were getting served first, we knew something was wrong. It got worse after our waiter asked us to refresh his memory. He went to check on the order and didn't inform us of the status. After a few minutes we decided to leave. An apology, explanation or letting us know what was wrong would of help. Avoiding the situation didn't help.

4 Stars: Pretty darn good (by the_cue)

the_cue — Thu, 27 May 2004 09:00:00 GMT

Super good onion rings. Tasty longhorn burger (they have buffalo too). Wife thought the vegi burger was so-so. Fries are not all that. Quaint little hole in the wall kinda place with very nice service.

1 Stars: UM NOT QUITE... (by gastronomyfickle)

gastronomyfickle — Tue, 11 May 2004 09:00:00 GMT

Dined in at Hut's a month ago and see no reason for the food to be rated this well. The meat in the burgers was bland. The service was terrible. Would not recommend this place to anyone, unless it was someone I didn't like.

5 Stars: Best Burgers in Austin . . . (by klokanek)

klokanek — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 09:00:00 GMT

. . . especially if you think you are what you eat! Hut's is one of the few places in Austin that uses free-range, drug- and dope-free beef. Yee haw! And believe me you can taste the difference. And for vegetarians, Hut's wins two thumbs-up for creating their own, falafel-esque burger (and I think it's vegan) that you can have in place of beef hamburgers. Oh, and I'm less than an hour away from taking advantage of their 2-for-1 deal with my boyfriend. Just thinking of the onion rings makes my mouth water.

5 Stars: Awesome (by nothing2it)

nothing2it — Thu, 18 Dec 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Absolutely our favorite place to eat in Austin. Buffalo burgers are out of this world! Phenomenal onion rings, and the fries, with some melted cheese...oh, chest pain, but worth it!

1 Stars: Best?? Give me a break (by woodbuff99)

woodbuff99 — Fri, 05 Sep 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Am I the only one who thinks that Hut's is way over rated? Their burgers are dry and tasteless.

3 Stars: Not that great. (by texan)

texan — Fri, 05 Sep 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I wasn't impressed. I'm from Dallas and was hoping for an awesome burger. I got the double, one pattie was done the second was medium rare. Not how I like to eat hamburger meat. And the whole thing fell apart. Yuck.

The double double (fries and o-rings) were ok. The fries were real potatoes, but, kind of old. The o-rings were extremely large, but not crunchy enough.

5 Stars: Still the Best (by amycan)

amycan — Wed, 06 Aug 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I can't believe what some of these reviews say. Are you sure they're not written by Hut's competitors? These burgers are great! The beef they use is terrific. The buffalo burgers are yummy too--I don't know anywhere else that serves them. My health conscious and vegetarian friends love the chicken and veggie burgers. And with all the different varieties--there's always something new to try. I think they're the best burgers in Austin--and apparently your readership agrees!

4 Stars: Not the best (by fsh020)

fsh020 — Thu, 24 Jul 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I read all the reviews here and tried out huts. Should say they do have good food but not the best! You can find the same kind of burgers elsewhere too. I would agree that Hut's is a little overrated.

Their blue plate specials are a good value and there is a 2 for 1 special on a burger almost everyday.

Their milkshakes are definitely worth trying!!

5 Stars: so many choices! (by jerseiko)

jerseiko — Mon, 07 Apr 2003 09:00:00 GMT

i never knew there could be so many choices when ordering a burger... i suggest the richie valens burger... it really hit the spot.

5 Stars: Texman (by davejones72)

davejones72 — Fri, 07 Feb 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Hut's hamburgers are the bomb. If you are worried about gaining weight, then don't eat hamburgers. Hut's has an awesome mushroom burger and the buffalo burger is killer. If meat is what you want then double up. this place is definetly an Austin establishment. No one would know that it was an old gas station.

1 Stars: Hut's Sut's (by jkiddtx)

jkiddtx — Fri, 07 Feb 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Hut's Hamburgers is a overrated Austin location. When you are carnal enough to want to eat a burger then you don't want vegetables or other fruity items included with your meal. The waitstaff? What waitstaff? Service is not on the menu at Hut's by any stoke of imagination. If you mean to eat an item such as a burger stick with a location that doesn't try to make chic out of horrible.

5 Stars: great hambugers and shakes (by utgirl2)

utgirl2 — Sat, 25 Jan 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Really good hamburgers, really good shakes. Onion rings, though huge, are a little bland. Get the fries instead.

2 Stars: They have got to be kidding (by kayron2)

kayron2 — Mon, 23 Dec 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I went to Hut's anticipating a great hamburger and great service, but was very disappointed. My husband and I are not caucasian and we felt as if our server had never waited on our ethnicity before. Also, he was completely unattentive. The hamburger was mediocre at best, but not worth what it costs. I felt like I wasted my time on all those calories. Hut's is probably the most popular hamburger place in Austin, but not the best. However, on our way out a very friendly employee inquired about our experience and held the door for us.

4 Stars: Good food.......... (by Zotin)

Zotin — Sun, 15 Dec 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Great burgers!! Lots of greese. No where to park and can be very busy...but the good ones always r.

2 Stars: sorry to disagree (by hillierchris)

hillierchris — Fri, 13 Dec 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I have been on a quest to find the best burger in Austin. Since locals know best, I have been to Hut's three times, and I have been greatly dissappointed three times. The burgers are burnt to a crisp, the onion rings(althought beautiful) flavorless and the mushroom gravy room temp., too salty and lacking in any sort of mushroom.

2 Stars: going downhill fast (by momma34)

momma34 — Fri, 13 Dec 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I used to love Hut's, but a recent visit after being out of Austin for a few years was very disappointing. Our burgers were overdone and the usually yummy fries and onion rings were tasteless. Our waitress was terrible. She brought me the wrong burger and then proceded to argue with me that it was correct. I finally had to get the menu to show her that Arnold's Best isn't made with sour cream and swiss cheese!!!

5 Stars: Hut's is the King of Burgers (by spidersoma)

spidersoma — Wed, 04 Dec 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I thought Red Barn was great. Johnny Fin's had a fantastic burger too. Then I got a taste of a Hut's burger and was shown what a true burger is. If you got Wednesday you get 2 burgers for the price of one. And the burgers are thick and juicy. They also have the best french fries in town. Recommended. Service and atmosphere were excellent. Parking can be hard to come by but is is 6th St. so what do you expect?

5 Stars: Mmmm...Dagburger (by WesMau)

WesMau — Mon, 18 Nov 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Anyone who thinks a burger is a burger has not eaten at Hut's. Not only are these burgers big and juicy, but they're topped with options from the standard cheese/lettuce/tomato to guacamole, pineapple and ham. My favorite is the Dagburger, which is nothing more exotic than 2 giant patties with the standard fixins, but man, is that a burger!

5 Stars: A Tradition (by davidsapp)

davidsapp — Sun, 17 Nov 2002 09:00:00 GMT

The entire menu is indescribably delicious and has been for more years than I can remember.

5 Stars: CLASSIC JOINT (by MAXX69)

MAXX69 — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 09:00:00 GMT

JUST RETURNED FROM AUSTIN. HUTS IS A TRADITIONAL LAND MARK. GREAT BURGERS & UNBELIEVABLE ONION RINGS. THE FATS DOMINO BURGER IS EXCELLENT. THE CROWDS CANT BE WRONG.

5 Stars: you go huts (by lococarylynn)

lococarylynn — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 09:00:00 GMT

their hamburgers rock, and their fries are great, but not the BEST, but a close second.

2 Stars: Too greasy for me! (by ttech92)

ttech92 — Sat, 09 Nov 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Food was way too greasy, salad had brown cut edges, did not get my order correct the two times I visited. Place could use some serious cleaning, not very appetizing.

3 Stars: hut wut? (by luscious)

luscious — Mon, 28 Oct 2002 09:00:00 GMT

the burger was alright...but i have to say that it isn't as good as burger tex off airport blvd...and for some reason....you leave as if you didn't get your money's worth. just my .02.

5 Stars: A Classic Burger (by bluenude3)

bluenude3 — Sun, 27 Oct 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Huts has a great 2 for 1 special & they offer many different options on the classic burger. All this in a burger joint w/ enough stuff on the walls to jumpstart any conversation.

5 Stars: Theta burger rules (by janetkillough)

janetkillough — Fri, 25 Oct 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Th number 12 Theta burger with hickory sauce and grated cheese is the absolute BEST!!!! It is purely dreamy. Hut's definitely has the best burgers I have ever tasted and a fun atmosphere to boot!!!

5 Stars: Why I <3 huts (by HottShot798)

HottShot798 — Sat, 19 Oct 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Whenever someone asks me where do i want to go for burgers, one place comes to mind, Huts! It's friendly and the best food aroung. There shakes and floats are faboulous. They have great onion rings, and of course amazing burgers. With its inviting attitude, busy crowds, and college-ish decor its always a great casual place to dine.

4 Stars: It's pretty good :) (by bkstar)

bkstar — Thu, 19 Sep 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Its the only place I know in the area to get a good, juicy hamburger! Avoid on Fridays - too packed! Get the turkey sandwich - very good.

4 Stars: Good burgers (by mraabe1)

mraabe1 — Sun, 15 Sep 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Good hamburgers served many different ways and huge baskets of onion rings are the best picks at Huts.

1 Stars: a salt on your tastebuds (by jerryself)

jerryself — Fri, 30 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

The last 3 times I've been to Huts has been a major disappointment. The burgers have been overdone and over salted, and the onion rings and fries have been so salty they couldn't be eaten either.

5 Stars: even vegetarians would love this burger! (by chromano)

chromano — Fri, 30 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I can normally only eat half a burger, but when I frequent Huts, I drink a chocolate malt, have cheesy french fries and eat an entire hamburger! They are absolutely the best I've ever had!

4 Stars: Phat rings (by markymark911)

markymark911 — Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Great burgers, fries and onion rings. 2 for 1 can't be beat.

4 Stars: Worth the lunchtime crowds (by mrmoneybags16)

mrmoneybags16 — Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Order any burger on the menu and I guarantee you that you will be satisfied. The only reason I gave it a rating of 8 in food is because their french fries and onion rings are nasty. The decor is very corny and random and the service is slow but the burgers are worth it all!

5 Stars: Incredible! (by guaporuiz)

guaporuiz — Thu, 15 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Tastiest, largest, best buger in town, hands down. Took family and friends from out of town and they loved it!

4 Stars: Always hits the spot! (by PunkyB)

PunkyB — Wed, 14 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

This place always hits the spot. Milkshakes and burgers....mmmm Try the Dagwood for a different treat. Don't have to dress up, either!

5 Stars: always great! (by mzdonna)

mzdonna — Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Food is great, service is always friendly and fast, the beer is cold. What else can you ask for?

3 Stars: Not as good as expected (by jereza)

jereza — Thu, 08 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I expected great... I got Whataburger. Bun was oldish and fell apart. French Fries and onion rings, and shakes are good. The vegetarian burger option is terrible! The person with us who ordered it couldn't eat it because it was so bad. (they did take it off the bill) The service is pretty good.

5 Stars: great buns (by katdoc)

katdoc — Wed, 31 Jul 2002 09:00:00 GMT

One of the best burgers I've had and was well worth the wait. There was a wait to be seated when I arrived and not very many places available to stand/sit and wait

4 Stars: even good for vegetarian (by newnham)

newnham — Tue, 23 Jul 2002 09:00:00 GMT

The veggie burgers are great. You can change any of the burger variations to a veggie burger.

4 Stars: Great Burgers, Great Variety (by mamlin)

mamlin — Mon, 22 Jul 2002 09:00:00 GMT

The are a lot of good burgers to be had all over Austin but Hut's gathers a wonderful variety in one downtown location. You can enjoy classic beef and cheese or toppings such as BBQ or guacamole. There's even a veggie version for non-meat-eaters. Add to the the greeat fountian drinks (vanilla Coke - MMmmm!!!), and you've got a winner!

4 Stars: The Best I've found in Austin (by sdrobertson)

sdrobertson — Thu, 18 Jul 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I moved to Austin almost 3 years ago and have found Austin to be lacking in good burger joints. Huts is one notable exception. They have good selection, good food, and a great atmosphere. I've tried a number of their burgers and they have consistently been good. Unlike most burgers in Austin, the burgers aren't overly greasy and the buns aren't covered with oil/grease. The fresh-cut fries are also tasty. Go during off-peak hours if you want to be seated in less than 30 minutes. This is a great place to take out-of-towners.

5 Stars: Excel food, great price (by carman7092)

carman7092 — Sun, 30 Jun 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I took my girlfriend (JLR) to Hut's for a quick hamburger. She and I were very impressed with the selection and atmosphere of the place. The onion rings are to die for...

5 Stars: Damn Good Burgers! (by jimmysearch)

jimmysearch — Fri, 28 Jun 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Get the Keller's Burger! It is awesome and a classic from another classic burger joint in Dallas, TX. The trick is the Thousand Island Dressing.

4 Stars: Shuffle off to buffalo (by AndreaLoera_Citysearch)

AndreaLoera_Citysearch — Fri, 17 May 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I've eaten just about every burger on the menu, and they're all winners. And I hereby declare the onion rings to be the best in Austin.