Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Hamburger restaurant · Travis Heights
1400 S Congress Ave Suite A190, Austin, TX 78704
Highlights
Gourmet burgers, all-natural meats, house-baked buns, shakes
Gourmet burgers, all-natural meats, house-baked buns, shakes
"Handcrafted burgers made with all-natural ingredients, buns baked in house, and hand-cut French fries. My favorite fries in Austin are hands down Hopdoddy’s truffle fries with extra truffle sauce and chipotle ketchup! Along with a side of Primetime burger and caramel and sea salt milkshake." - A Taste of Koko
"Austin has a history of building empires. Torchy’s Tacos was a trailer before it expanded to over a dozen states, Chuy’s started out on Barton Springs Road, and have you ever heard of Whole Foods? Then there’s Hopdoddy, which began on South Congress in 2010 and has since spawned a fleet of burger bars from Denver to Nashville. photo credit: Hopdoddy Burger Bar Despite the national expansion, the burgers at the original Hopdoddy are still solid. The beef patties are ground fresh and cooked to a perfectly pink finish, the brioche buns are soft and slightly sweet, and the toppings range from the classic lettuce-and-tomato to things like au poivre aioli, fried cheese, and tomato bacon jam. And while the parmesan truffle fries might feel like they came from an early-2010s time capsule, they’re still a nice addition to the meal. Is this the best burger in Austin? Probably not. But after a long day of shopping on South Congress, it’s a reliable choice that still gets the job done as good as it ever has. Plus, there’s something satisfying about revisiting the original spot that started it all. Food Rundown Parmesan Truffle Fries If you’re not a big fan of truffle oil, you may want to skip these. Otherwise, they do their job well, and they come in a big metal bowl to prove that they’re freshly cooked and seasoned. Burger This tastes like the type of burger you’d find in an early-2010s gastropub, but without the astronomic price tag. It’s a pretty traditional burger made with high-quality ingredients. We like the one topped with bacon jam and mustard-grilled onions, but the classic is also a safe bet. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary" - Nicolai McCrary
"When Hopdoddy first opened its doors on South Congress in 2010, the lines spilling out the door rivaled those of many Austin barbecue joints. These days, Hopdoddy can be found across the United States, and you can generally walk in without much of a wait. A burger here feels in line with what you’d get at one of those gastropubs in the early 2010s—with edison bulbs hanging from the ceilings and food served on wooden planks—but without the farm-to-table spiel and sweat-inducing prices. The verdict: This is a simple burger made with quality ingredients that are a step above the average chain. The patty is thick, well seasoned, and slightly pink on the inside. And the brioche buns are sweet, buttery, and nicely toasted. It’s more expensive than a typical fast food burger, but it also doesn’t really taste like one." - nicolai mccrary
"Burgers and fries are always an easy sell, which is why you’ll always find a lot of parents and kids at Hopdoddy. There are giant stacks of fries, simple burgers, and milkshakes for kids if they’ve behaved, or as a bribe to get them to stop yelling about how Sarah stole one of their pickles. And there are burgers with toppings like caramelized onions, seared poblanos, and brie for adults. There’s also a great beer selection for when the children insist on kicking each other under the table." - adele hazan, nicolai mccrary
"Lippincott and two other partners, Abe Zimmerman and Stan Biderman, also developed the South Congress complex, that houses Hopdoddy burgers." - Erin Russell
