Top Notch Hamburgers - Review - Crestview - Austin - The Infatuation

"You might know Top Notch as the backdrop to Matthew McConaughey’s quotable “alright, alright, alright” in Dazed and Confused, or you might just know it as the charcoal-broiled burger joint that’s been on Burnet Road since the early ‘70s. Either way, it’s as essential to the Austin ecosystem as Town Lake and swarms of grackles. Get a double cheeseburger or a two-piece fried chicken dinner, add a side of onion rings, and make yourself comfortable in the dining room full of the movie’s memorabilia. Better yet, order curbside from your car and relive the scenes yourself. Food Rundown Char-broiled Burger This is why you’re here. You can see the patties nearly engulfed in flames from the moment you walk in the door, which translates to some excellent charred flavor in burger form. It’s an Austin classic for a reason. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary Fried Chicken A pretty good plate of chicken that doesn’t disappoint, but also isn’t worth a dedicated trip. The mashed potatoes and gravy give off cafeteria lunch energy, and the chicken is well-seasoned, but not super crispy. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary" - Nicolai McCrary