Hello faithful readers (feeling my Stephen King today). I have been writing this blog for a while now and by now you all know how much I love Austin Texas. I have made so many trips there and been to one BBQ place many times but never have reviewed it. I thought it didn't need it but it is finally time. So let's go.
Franklin's BBQ. If you haven't heard of this place, you must either not be a BBQ fan or living under a rock. This place is epic. There are two great things about this place. The food and the wait. The food is beyond good. I usually say things like well this was god but the sides were just ok. Not here. It is really all great. Brisket is what I strive to match with my own twist. The pulled pork was the best I have ever had. Sorry Carolina. The sausage is amazing. And the sides? Amazing. Try the Tipsy Texan. It is huge and awesome. A friend was with me and she said that the Tipsy was not only the best bbq sandwich she had ever had but the best sandwich she had ever had. So needless to say, the BBQ can not be beaten.
Now the line....the line is long. Very long. If you get there much later than 10:30 in the morning, you probably won't eat. They serve the BBQ until it is gone. Was in line at 9am and got close to the front (thank you Ellen). But even though the wait is long, they open at 11, the wait is worth it and fun. I have met people from all over the world. Everyone comes to Franklin's to experience the greatness. So come on, how fun is that? Meet great people, eat great food, and most likely you will get to meet the man himself, Aaron Franklin. So get out to Franklin's and enjoy the best BBQ and atmosphere you will ever have.
Thanks for listening and keep on smokin'!