🔥 Forget fancy fusion—Austin’s Top Notch Hamburgers slings flame-kissed, charcoal-grilled burgers that’ve been winning hearts since 1971! 🍔
This retro gem channels Dazed and Confused vibes with its neon signage, carhop service, and crispy fried chicken that rivals its legendary beef patties.
Voted Best Fried Chicken in Texas and home to some of the best cheeseburgers in Texas, it’s a time capsule where every bite tastes like a victory lap.
Food Highlights
- #1 Hamburger: Simplicity reigns with a juicy patty, fresh lettuce, tomato, and tangy pickles—the blueprint for burger perfection.
- Cheeseburger: Melty cheese meets charcoal char in this crowd-pleaser, dubbed “delicious” by regulars. 🧀
- Top Pick Burger: Sweet, smoky, and saucy—loaded with special sauce, grated cheese, and hickory glaze.
- Longhorn Special: Double the meat, double the fun, topped with lettuce, tomato, and that signature special sauce. 🐂
- Chili Burger: Messy, meaty, and unapologetically bold, smothered in chili and onions.
- Veggie Burger: A rare veggie-friendly standout with a grilled patty, crisp veggies, and a wheat bun.
Atmosphere
Step into a living retro postcard 🎥: checkered floors, neon lights, and picnic tables under the Texas sky.
Classic cars cruise by, and the annual Dazed and Confused movie night turns the parking lot into a party.
Servers crack jokes, milkshakes swirl in frosty glasses, and the scent of sizzling beef mingles with fried onion rings.
It’s less “dining” and more “time-traveling with a side of fries.”
Why It’s One of the Best in Texas
Top Notch doesn’t just make burgers—it defines them.
The charcoal grill imparts a smokiness fast-food chains dream of, while hand-breaded onion rings and crispy fried chicken keep loyalists coming back.
Add its cult-film fame, affordable prices, and a vibe that screams “keep Austin weird,” and you’ve got a must-visit.
Address: 7525 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
Phone: 512-452-2181