Hut's Hamburgers

807 W. 6th St., Austin, TX - (512) 472-0693

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Posted By Michael Stern on 1/12/2002 7:09:00 PM

Hut’s offers nineteen different varieties of hamburger, not including the options of buffalo meat, chicken breast, or veggie burgers. Each kind of hamburger is topped with a constellation of condiments that range from hickory sauce to cheeses of all kinds to guacamole to chipotle mayonnaise. Beyond burgers, there are other sandwiches, a different blue plate special every day (chicken fried steak, meat loaf, catfish on Friday, etc.), and a beverage list that includes cherry Coke, pink lemonade, and a root beer float.

Decorated to the rafters with neon beer signs, team pennants, and clippings celebrating its long-standing fame – since 1939 – it is a small place that is always overstuffed with people, with noise, and with a spirit of fun. You will likely wait for a seat in the small vestibule or under the neon sign on the sidewalk outside, but once seated, the food comes fast.

The hamburgers are not fancy, not unusual in any way. They are big, beautiful American classics. We are particularly fond of the Buddy Holly Burger with the works, the double-meat Dag burger, and the Hut’s Favorite with bacon, cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise. The French fries are very good, and the onion rings have a peppery zest that make them a joy to overeat.

Scorecard

Overall: Legendary - Worth driving from anyplace

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"Bacon, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayo with a side of hand cut french fries."
Stephen Rushmore

"Hut's Favorite is the go-to item, and a great introduction to this spot: a six-ounce patty topped with just the right things. "
Mark Kaupe

"Silky smooth and creamy. A great way to spoil your appetite before the hamburgers arrive."
Stephen Rushmore

"Outside shot of Hut's Hamburgers"
Stephen Rushmore