hopdoddy burger bar

hopdoddy’s is a gourmet burger joint located in the heart of the very hip, and trendy soco austin area. it doesn’t matter what time or what day you decide to dine here, you can always expect alineoutside wrapped around the building and you can always expect to wait a while. if you’re in the right mind set, and you’re a local, you won’t mind this at all. this is south austin. we wait in lines for hours for gourmet burgers, it’s just what we do. luckily you’re located in a great people watching spot. if you’re there with friends, you may even partake in some browsing in the local shops thatlinethe streets. don’t get too excited when you finally reach the door though, because all you have really reached is, wait for it…… the inside line! but breathe, now you get to stand inlineagainst the fully stocked bar. yes, you can order and sip on one of the many local beers/spirits offered such as deep eddy vodka, tito’s, and 512 br

a solid 4!  line was incredibly long but major props to the staff for mitigating any problems.  handed out free samples, assigned tables to groups prior to seating and ordering.  friendly staff.  

place was absolutely slammed friday night.  servers were taking drink orders in the line.  my wife ordered a caramel milk shake.  very good, very sweet, maybe a bit too much salt though but no problem.  

my wife ordered the tuna burger.  the fried nori chips give it a good crunchy texture.  horseradish mayo is good, but the tuna itself was under seasoned.  i ordered the primetime.  brie cheese and added mushrooms.  fantastic.

cheese dip on the fries was okay, nothing spectacular.  fries themselves slightly disappointing.

i stopped here during a weekend visit to austin. the place has an interesting order set up that creates a longlinethat goes all the way outside. we placed a to go order so we got to wait inside in the ac. the burger was good, i liked the signature sauce. the fries were good too but they could've had used a little more salt. since i hate lines, i don't know if i'll ever go and eat in though.

thelineups tend to be long, but usually move quickly and the wait is well worth it. burgers are amazing and the milkshakes are to die for. the service is also top knotch, friendly and knowledgable.


-----22 jan, 2015-----

burgers. magic mushroom burger. loaded and delicious.

soooooo good! long wait but it was totally worth it. getting a drink while we waited inlinemade the time pass quicker. i recommend the primetime burger. truffle aioli!!! nom nom nom!!!

just as good as the congress location. the process seems a bit better here actually. i've tried many of their burgers and none of them have ever let me down. the fries - also great. don't be intimidated by theline- it moves quickly.

lots of hype. not worth waiting inlineto get in. you can get a great burger by going across the parking lot to bartlett's.