Chelsea O'Quinn

We come visit to Austin a few times a year and always stop here. It taste like a hamburger that has been cooked on the grill at home and is fresh. It’s a simple burger place that has really good hamburgers. Will always come here.

Jesse Fite

Meet up with the Austin Fiat Club, second Saturday of the month. The chicken tenders were perfect and the fries are all crunchy. Met a younger person who drove in from Houston because they saw Dazed and Confused.

Alyssa Parsons

You can’t go wrong with an old-school diner, and Top Notch definitely lives up to the name. I went mainly because it’s the diner featured in Dazed and Confused, but I ended up loving the whole experience. The burger was solid, but the chicken tenders were even better. They were crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. My son loved the meal that came in a little hot rod car, which made it extra fun. Great food, nostalgic atmosphere, and a piece of movie history all in one spot. I’d definitely go again.

Pavel

The place is very local, is not fancy burger but is a well done burger. I order the jalapeño burger and it was really good and as a Mexican I felt the spicy in every bite. I recommend to people to come here if just want a casual burger experience with yourself or many your travel partner.

Chris Johnson

Great home style burger. Mom had the chicken fried chicken special, which I had a bite of & it was delicious. I’ve been to Top Notch 3 or 4 times & it’s been great every time! If you are interested in cinema, a scene from Dazed & Confused was filmed here.

candy cuties fun

Oh My Goodness Oh My Freaking Goodness!!!!!! Ok you guys! This place is worth driving for. If you're in Austin these and Sandy's Burgers are the best in town. I've been here 25 yrs. This place though!!!! You can park and eat, 50s drive in style. The ordering systems WORK! 50s music was blasting outside. Burgers are flame grilled 🤤😍 I meannnn, oh! The onion rings and tater tots were freaking good too! Burgers are pretty big, I got a double meat and couldn't get anywhere near finishing it. DON'T JUDGE! 😭😂

+1

Tamara Williams Thompson

We loved the food here! The burgers were so flavorful and juicy. The corn dog on the kids menu was a nice big size my niece took half of hers home in her cool car carrier that the kids meals arrive in. The service was fast and friendly. The atmosphere was awesome. We played oversized Jenga outside on the patio and had a blast!! Kids can run around in the open area out back. Loved everything about this place! Will definitely return and for sure recommend.

+2

I love Top Notch. I've been many times but it's time for an update. Always the same. Consistent. Quality is consistent. I know what I'm getting and I appreciate that. ambiance is exactly what I exp…

The burgers, fries, and sauces were all amazing!!!! Our diet cokes were nice and crispy too! Great spot!!

The burgers, fries, and sauces were all amazing!!!! Our diet cokes were nice and crispy too! Great spot!!

The burgers, fries, and sauces were all amazing!!!! Our diet cokes were nice and crispy too! Great spot!!

The burgers, fries, and sauces were all amazing!!!! Our diet cokes were nice and crispy too! Great spot!!

Fantastic old school place for a good meal! I had the BLT with extra bacon, and it really hit the spot.

Excellent burgers, fried chicken, and onion rings. We love the atmosphere too. There is a working photo booth.

Excellent burgers, fried chicken, and onion rings. We love the atmosphere too. There is a working photo booth.

Excellent burgers, fried chicken, and onion rings. We love the atmosphere too. There is a working photo booth.

The bathroom is actually very clean and has a changing table!\n\nFast, hot, & delicious as always! Husband got the fried okra and it does not disappoint. I love their sweet potato fries and not pic…

Special Classic burger, refreshing soda, crispy fries, old diner vibes, and vintage photo boot! Totally worth the price! I've always wanted to go and now I can't wait to go back. Great service too,…

Probably the best classic burger in Austin. It is nothing fancy or out of the ordinary, but just a good old traditional hamburger. The onion rings put it over the top. Enjoy dine in, drive in or sit …

Probably the best classic burger in Austin. It is nothing fancy or out of the ordinary, but just a good old traditional hamburger. The onion rings put it over the top. Enjoy dine in, drive in o…

In March 2023, we enjoyed our maiden voyage to Top Notch in Hutto, they’re newly added location. We’ve loved Top Notch for many years so we were so excited to see them branch out to our area. My favo…

First time in. Went for lunch. Place was packed, all seats taken. You can go inside or order from your car. Small menu but thats a good thing. Cheeseburgers were excellent. fries good, onion …

As a native “north of the river” Austinite, I’ve had many Top Notch meals over the years. Nothing fancy just consistently good with shakes that taste like the strawberries were just picked that day to be churned into ice cream. Tonight, same food, but I sat in their hickory/bbq sauce on my seat…yuck! Yes, I should have looked but I was busy chatting with the rest of my party. I’m sure I’ll be back… but fyi, watch where you sit

Love the flame grilled burgers like they have always done. You can watch them cook the beef. Smells fantastic even as you drive by. The fried ocra hit the spot with the burger and main root lemonade. One of the best burgers in Austin.

Matthew Hughes

I finally made it to Top Notch Burgers, one of the old school burger joints in the city. Over 54 years ago, Ray and Frances Stanish founded Top Notch, creating a restaurant with a throwback look set in the 1950s. One could imagine car hops whizzing around on roller skates delivering trays to couples out on a date in their father's cars. Sonic has tried to replicate that feel for younger generations. In 1971, Top Notch cooked their burgers over an open flame. Fire still sears the burgers five decades later. Their burgers are thin, like McDonald's but they have a bigger circumference. When I go back, I would do two patties because I like more meat on my burgers. They sell a ton of regular hamburgers and cheeseburgers, under the motto of "don't fix what isn't broken." Three of their specialty burgers also are popular including one I tried, their Top Pick Burger. The Top Pick comes with their special sauce, hickory sauce, grated cheese and onions. It is a messy burger, but full of flavor that meld well together. As I said, and adding an extra patty would have made it perfect. Their best selling burger is the Longhorn Special Burger which comes with two patties on it. Yes, you can add a third patty if needed (wanted). Their special sauce tips a set up of cheese, tomato, lettuce and onion. Besides burgers they do a lot of chicken, both breasts and tenders. You can get chicken sandwiches grilled or breaded and fried. They hand bread all their chicken in house. Top Notch also offers fried chicken dinners where you can get dark meat or a dark/light mixed plate. I tried their tater tots as a side with mu burger. They were perfectly cooked, crunchy on the outside and soft inside. My car hops said the onion rings very popular. He told me the mashed potatoes and gravy are must have with the dinner. He didn't lie. As I read other reviews about Top Notch, diners cited all the choices he suggested as their favorites. This really loved his job and stood behind what he was saying. He was proud he had worked at Top Notch for eight years, and he said I'm the baby here. The workers stay because it's a good business. Customers return because the food and service are consistently excellent. Prices are fair. What more can you ask for. Definitely worth your time to give them a try sometime for lunch or dinner!

+2

StorminNorminO

I have lived in Austin all my life, watched Dazed and Confused, but have never eaten here. I was in the area today and figured I would give it a try. The burger was good, but nothing special. I make way better. I did like the onion rings and fries. The customer service was really good.

+2

A Nguyen

The ordering counter is Right there when you walk in. You place your order, they take your name and call you when it’s ready. You can split half fries, half onion rings = “frings” Their fries are like McDonald’s fries! Just add a little more salt. The onion rings are delicious and crispy. The classic cheeseburger was average, nothing stood out. $14.50 with a drink.

Randy Walker

Top Notch Burger: A Solid, Classic Burger with Fresh Ingredients Top Notch Burger delivers on a simple, old-fashioned burger experience and proudly advertises their charcoal grilling. While the burger itself had a nice balance of juicy meat, melted cheese, and fresh veggies, it lacked the bold charcoal flavor I expected. A standout detail was the addition of shredded lettuce and tomato, which worked well with the other ingredients, adding a fresh, satisfying texture to each bite. The bun was toasted, though it could have used a bit more crunch to enhance the overall experience. The fries were decent but needed a bit more salt to bring out their flavor—good, but nothing particularly memorable. The onion rings, which I spotted at another table, looked promising, and I’ll definitely have to come back to try their other signature item: fried chicken. Overall, Top Notch serves up a straightforward, nostalgic burger with fresh ingredients. If you’re after a classic, no-frills meal, it’s worth a stop—just don’t expect a strong charcoal taste despite the advertising.

My husband and I enjoyed this nostalgic burger spot that reminded us of a fave that no longer exists in SA. They have drive up call boards and the inside decor was 70s era. They charbroil the burgers…

My husband and I enjoyed this nostalgic burger spot that reminded us of a fave that no longer exists in SA. They have drive up call boards and the inside decor was 70s era. They charbroil the burg…

Great service, quick and attentive! ambiance was chill! Good was great! Highly recommended for a quick bite!

Always so good! Charbroiled burgers and some of the best onions rings anywhere. staff is friendly and helpful. Alright, alright, alright!

Great service, quick and attentive! Ambiance was chill! Good was great! Highly recommended for a quick bite!

First time visit here with my brother-in-law after I picked up my car following service at the dealership. The technicians there recommended this place for burgers.\nWalt had a cheeseburger with on…

Delicious food in a fun historic establishment. Stopped by here for lunch with 2 families while on Spring Break. Service was friendly and fast, and the food was very tasty.

Delicious food in a fun historic establishment. Stopped by here for lunch with 2 families while on Spring Break. service was friendly and fast, and the food was very tasty.

Top Notch Hamburgers is more than a meal, it is a time capsule. Pulling in during peak daylight made the entrance arrows a bit tough to see. The yellow blends with the Texas sun, so a repaint in a contrasting color might help. Once parked, ordering from a longer truck took a little maneuvering, but it worked out smoothly. The staff was genuinely friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Apple Pay was a major plus. The entire vibe is classic American drive in charm that feels rare today. The food was solid and reasonably priced at about thirteen dollars for a meal. Not extraordinary, not disappointing, just dependable. This is the kind of place you visit for the experience. Bring family, enjoy the atmosphere, and soak in a piece of traditional Americana that is getting harder to find.

Hamid Hangval

I liked the old school drive thru feel. Pressed the drive thru call button, and service was quick. The people were very nice. I had the cheeseburger combo. The fries were hot, not salted, but were good with the ketchup. The burger was very cold, and was strangely not exciting. Has a very plain feel. It remindeded a lil bit of a short stop, but not as satisfying. Probably a step down from a short stop, and a burger king. I did like the material the solo cups were made out of. Like some kind of wax like feel. They have other options there other than burgers so something might be more enjoyable. They do have fried pies as well.

They changed the fried chicken sandwich from a breast to processed medallions. Shrinkflation. It makes me sad.

This is not going to be a popular review. The restroom and the eating area was not as clean as I would like. The staff were very nice and sweet. We had no issues getting what we ordered which was fried chicken with french fries and fried okra, a cheeseburger with onion rings. And then we had two chocolate milkshakes. The hamburger was okay, a little bit between a Whataburger and a P terries. The fried Chicken taste was good but the chicken meat was not as hot as it should have been and it seemed like it had been sitting under the warmer for a bit too long, by which I mean it was a little dried out for fried chicken. I don't like things spicy but it was also even a bland seasoning for me. The onion rings were amazing, big hot thick juicy onion with a delicious coating. The fries were the type I like, but they just weren't hot enough and not really very fresh. The fried okra was good . The chocolate milkshake was delicious. The food was fairly expensive for what we had. We paid a little over $50 including the milkshakes. We also had two sodas.

V H.A

I am still hungry! I got burgers for 4people, and tenders, the burger was very thin, my pinky nail is bigger than the meat in the cheese burger. If you are going to charge $12.59 for the meal and I am still hungry, that’s crazy. The meat is smaller than what it used to be. My son’s tender meal was very dry, he said the bread was extremely dry. He liked the tenders. The onion rings also dry, no moisture. So overall it’s just the hype of the movie. I won’t be going back.

Wanted some fried chicken and fries tonite, unfortunately, once I got home I realized I was missing the fries. The chicken turned out kind of bland and not appetizing. I guess I should stick to o…

Wanted some fried chicken and fries tonite, unfortunately, once I got home I realized I was missing the fries. The chicken turned out kind of bland and not appetizing. I guess I should stick to…

Kathe Leary

I used to love this place and I stopped going because it got So bad. After about seven years, I decided to try it again. This was probably the worst burger I've ever had. The meat patty was mostly globs of fat. Disgusting It was stone cold, and the Dr Pepper went straight down the sink because there is no syrup in it. There is mostly Carbonated water. The only thing that was halfway decent were the onion rings were actually hot. I don't know maybe McDonald's would be better. I haven't been to them in About 13 years. What a waste of my time and money. I honestly would not recommend anything.