We arrived at 10:00 am on a Wednesday and found roughly 40 people already in line. We waited about 2 hours before we sat with our food in front of us. The sausage was good, the turkey was good, the beans were good, the ribs were good, and the brisket was the best I've ever had in my life. Franklin... More

Woo Doggy! The food here is just smoking delicious. I love the sweet yet spicy BBQ sauce they use here! Its like nothing I have ever tasted before. Make sure when you get here that you order the boneless ribletts. It was good because even my children could eat them without working about bones. They are normally pretty packed so... More

This weekend was my second visit to Franklin BBQ. Second time I made a specific effort to get to Austin from Dallas in time to stand in line and wait for brisket. And the second time I was reminded how awesome brisket can be. It is seriously like no other brisket you'll have anywhere. The ribs are terrific, the sausage... More

Went on a Friday and got there about 10am. There was a large line already. Some people start lining up at 07:30 to sample this BBQ. They serve until they sell out. The door opens at 11:00. So while waiting in line they send someone to ask what you are going to order. This isn't to take your order only... More

We turned up on a saturday just after 9am and got in the queue where we ended up just after the halfway point overall. Around 10 am the staff come round to offer drinks and begin taking orders where they gauge how much meat will be left. At this stage you are told roughly how long your wait will be... More

We went on a chilly Wednesday.The sign says 11 until sold out. We figured we would be safe arriving at 11:30...we were lucky. They closed 5 people after us. The food was amazing. We got the last of the fatty brisket ( the best--but the lean was good too). The ribs literally fell off the bone and the bone was... More

We got there around 9:15 am and there was already a line. I was told that the very first ones at the door got there around 7 am. We brought chairs with us, but there also was a gentleman across the street who was renting camping chairs for $5. One of the staff came around and offered beverages and kept... More

Up to 2 hours! They open at 11:00 and serve till it's all gone. Small hole in the wall place but friendly folks keeping you supplied with drinks and time estimates. They seem to be pretty good about estimating the wait and what food will still be available. Only go if you have the patience.

Not only was the food incredible, what made this restaurant special was the obvious contentment of the entire crew here. A definite must do in Austin.