Top Notch - Hutto
Hamburger restaurant · Hutto ·
Charcoal-grilled burgers, fried chicken, onion rings, vintage vibe
Charcoal-grilled burgers, fried chicken, onion rings, vintage vibe
"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. What you might not know is that they also specialize in fried chicken. It takes a back seat to the burgers, but it has an old-school quality to it that’s endearing, even if it’s not the crispiest in town." - nicolai mccrary
"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. Grab a double, add a side of onion rings, and get comfy in the dining room full of old movie memorabilia. The prices may have gone up a bit in the past 50 years, but the burger still feels the same." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion, matthew jacobs
"In Crestview, Top Notch still charcoal-grills its burgers like it’s 1971. The drive-in setup and vintage signage haven’t changed much since Dazed and Confused made it a cult favorite, and neither has the burger, which has remained thick, smoky, and deeply satisfying. The prices are nostalgic, too, with burgers for around $6 and combos for about $12. It’s a classic Austin experience, whether you dine inside or let a carhop bring it to your window. Top Notch’s menu offers gluten-free buns and veggie burgers. Must-try dish: Top Notch is also known for its fried foods, including fried chicken, fish, and shrimp, sides like fried okra and hand-battered onion rings, and fried apple and cherry pies for dessert." - Darcie Duttweiler
"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, Top Notch remains as essential to the Austin ecosystem as paddleboards and swarms of grackles. Get a double cheeseburger or fried chicken, add a side of onion rings, and take comfort in a dining room full of the movie’s memorabilia. Or order curbside from your car and relive the scenes yourself." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"Top Notch is an old-school burger joint with an adult menu that’s about as cheap as the kids one. Get a burger for yourself and your kids, along with some tater tots and a milkshake for dessert. It’s been open since the 70s and was featured in Dazed and Confused, which won’t mean anything to your offspring yet, but it will in a few years." - adele hazan, nicolai mccrary