Koppe Bridge is a great example of a BCS "classic" that was good, until competition finally kicked in, and far better things came here.
Koppe Bridge
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queso1 said:texasaggie2015 said:
Best burgers in town. At the Wellborn location at least.
Grub says hello
Oh look, another person who prefers peanut sauce and sprouts over decent quality meat.
Grub is absolute trash.
If you believe that, than Hopdoddy will make you apoplectic when they arrive. If the grease from Koppe doesn't accomplish this first.
Serious? Absolute trash? You're nuts.
I also like HWB.
I also like HWB.
Hopdoddy blows Grub away. It was obvious from day 1 that Grub got its concept from Hopdoddy. Grub is ok, but Hopdoddy will be a really nice addition to this town (despite being in an inconvenient location for anyone not already having to deal with the misery that is University drive near the university).FlyRod said:
If you believe that, than Hopdoddy will make you apoplectic when they arrive. If the grease from Koppe doesn't accomplish this first.
I like the Koppe Bridge on Highway 30.
the one on Wellborn...I'll drive up to the C&J's on SW Parkway
the one on Wellborn...I'll drive up to the C&J's on SW Parkway
Wow.....you would think I trashed the "Chicken" just passing on our disappointing experiences this passed weekend and if it's on the Menu it should be good or at least decent. Especially a Texas classic like CFS!! As far as burgers go I miss the Cow Hop!!!!!
Just wondering what exactly makes the Hopdoddy concept obviously the inspiration for Grub vs the zillion other burger places around the country?nought said:Hopdoddy blows Grub away. It was obvious from day 1 that Grub got its concept from Hopdoddy. Grub is ok, but Hopdoddy will be a really nice addition to this town (despite being in an inconvenient location for anyone not already having to deal with the misery that is University drive near the university).FlyRod said:
If you believe that, than Hopdoddy will make you apoplectic when they arrive. If the grease from Koppe doesn't accomplish this first.
biobioprof said:
Just wondering what exactly makes the Hopdoddy concept obviously the inspiration for Grub vs the zillion other burger places around the country?
Hopdoddy -- been in Austin several years now, burgers with funky names/funky ingredients, milkshakes with a kick (alcohol).
Grub -- opened a few years after Hopdoddy, VERY similar in terms of menu options including the alcohol-in-milkshakes thing, stand in line to order but we'll bring it to you, etc., but nowhere near as good as Hopdoddy.
I mean, Grub could have magically been a big coincidence in terms of being similar to the Hopdoddy concept, or maybe the founders of Grub visited some Hopdoddy-like place far across the country and then came up with the Grub concept, but given Hopdoddy being the closest such place and given the similarities between the two, I'd bet the Grub founders might just have eaten once or more at Hopdoddy's.
queso1 said:texasaggie2015 said:
Best burgers in town. At the Wellborn location at least.
Grub says hello
Washbangers says Hello as well!
they are not even a close fifth to Ozona burgers.....
Yes ---- ozona has amazing burgers!
Maybe, but both places arrived long after there were upscale burger joints elsewhere in the country. It seems just as likely to me that both Hopdoddy and Grub were inspired by Shake Shack, for example. Or burger places that were in the news or on the Food Network, like these celebrity chef places that were covered in 2010, which is around when Hopdoddy opened, complete with boozy milkshakes.nought said:biobioprof said:
Just wondering what exactly makes the Hopdoddy concept obviously the inspiration for Grub vs the zillion other burger places around the country?
Hopdoddy -- been in Austin several years now, burgers with funky names/funky ingredients, milkshakes with a kick (alcohol).
Grub -- opened a few years after Hopdoddy, VERY similar in terms of menu options including the alcohol-in-milkshakes thing, stand in line to order but we'll bring it to you, etc., but nowhere near as good as Hopdoddy.
I mean, Grub could have magically been a big coincidence in terms of being similar to the Hopdoddy concept, or maybe the founders of Grub visited some Hopdoddy-like place far across the country and then came up with the Grub concept, but given Hopdoddy being the closest such place and given the similarities between the two, I'd bet the Grub founders might just have eaten once or more at Hopdoddy's.
Fun fact: booze in milkshakes goes back to the 1880s when they were first invented.
Harvey Washbangers is my go to burger place!
Greg D claims Grub "stole" their idea from Hopdoddy. That tells me right there that that ain't the case.
Have never understood Koppe Bridge's popularity. They are extremely underwhelming. Nasty greasy burgers and disgusting fries. The best part is you get to sit at tables that haven't been properly cleaned in the better part of a decade. I can rattle off a dozen other places in town I'd rather have a burger.
Whoa, it might be the first time ever I agreed with Greg D on something! Now you have me questioning myself, dang it!FlyRod said:
Greg D claims Grub "stole" their idea from Hopdoddy. That tells me right there that that ain't the case.
My wife and I love Harvey Washbangers and also Top of the Hill. Different burgers and fries, but both incredibly awesome.armymom said:
Harvey Washbangers is my go to burger place!
B/CS has an amazing wealth of good burgers. It's this area's "thing". I've had fantastic burgers at all the places mentioned above as well. Looking forward to a Hopdoddy's here too and still miss Stover Boys.
Joe's out on Highway 21 towards Madisonville.....great burgers!
Stripes on Earl Rudder and Briarcrest has a decent burger, especially on that jalapeno/cheese bun.
Carters...one of our family's favorites places, many variations to choose from or create your own.....I know not everyone's fave but we love them.
Stripes on Earl Rudder and Briarcrest has a decent burger, especially on that jalapeno/cheese bun.
Carters...one of our family's favorites places, many variations to choose from or create your own.....I know not everyone's fave but we love them.
No burgers stand out in this town.
Same with BBQ - it's all dry, bland and has no flavor.
Same with BBQ - it's all dry, bland and has no flavor.
You must be one miserable "foodie." There are good burgers and bbq around here as far as the eye can see, and the fork can reach.
Wow, you've eaten every single burger in town? Impressive.Campchulu said:
No burgers stand out in this town.
Same with BBQ - it's all dry, bland and has no flavor.
I enjoy burgers in town at (in no order)
Proudest Monkey
Grub
BJs
World of Beer
Chicken Oil
Corner bar
Those are my favorites I would say. Still need to make it to the Hill top place up north of town someday, maybe this Saturday after golf lessons.
(and yes I know BJ & WOB are chains, I still like their food).
Proudest Monkey
Grub
BJs
World of Beer
Chicken Oil
Corner bar
Those are my favorites I would say. Still need to make it to the Hill top place up north of town someday, maybe this Saturday after golf lessons.
(and yes I know BJ & WOB are chains, I still like their food).
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I still stand by the burgers at Cafe Eccell. Especially the Texas Ave Old Timey with the Parmesan crisp.
I haven't tried their burger yet, too many other great things on their menu already!australopithecus robustus said:
I still stand by the burgers at Cafe Eccell. Especially the Texas Ave Old Timey with the Parmesan crisp.
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For some of us, nasty and greasy is part of the point of burgers ... and why we don't have them every day.nonag97 said:
Have never understood Koppe Bridge's popularity. They are extremely underwhelming. Nasty greasy burgers and disgusting fries. The best part is you get to sit at tables that haven't been properly cleaned in the better part of a decade. I can rattle off a dozen other places in town I'd rather have a burger.
I just realized no one here has mentioned Mooyah -- I think their burgers are pretty damn good, with a ton of mix/match ingredients to get it just the way you want.
I am a fan of the greaseburger style of Koppe Bridge and Chicken Oil -- sometimes you need something where you can see through the brown paper bag it comes in because of the grease.
Mooyah strikes a good balance between places like that and the "gourmet" burger places.
Hopdoddy's is good. In my opinion Grub is ok, but a distant second to Hopdoddy in the gourmetweight division.
By the way, if you're ordering just fries at Koppe Bridge, you're doing it wrong. Texas Toothpicks is where it's at.
I am a fan of the greaseburger style of Koppe Bridge and Chicken Oil -- sometimes you need something where you can see through the brown paper bag it comes in because of the grease.
Mooyah strikes a good balance between places like that and the "gourmet" burger places.
Hopdoddy's is good. In my opinion Grub is ok, but a distant second to Hopdoddy in the gourmetweight division.
By the way, if you're ordering just fries at Koppe Bridge, you're doing it wrong. Texas Toothpicks is where it's at.
Had a Wayback double cheeseburger the other day. I used about a dozen napkins while eating it.biobioprof said:For some of us, nasty and greasy is part of the point of burgers ... and why we don't have them every day.nonag97 said:
Have never understood Koppe Bridge's popularity. They are extremely underwhelming. Nasty greasy burgers and disgusting fries. The best part is you get to sit at tables that haven't been properly cleaned in the better part of a decade. I can rattle off a dozen other places in town I'd rather have a burger.
That was a good burger.
Koppe Bridge has been the most overrated burger in this town going on 10 years
Please, name a dozen other burger joints in town better than Koppe Bridge. I'll wait
In no particular order...phatpat21 said:
Please, name a dozen other burger joints in town better than Koppe Bridge. I'll wait
Burger House
Margies
Mickeys
Top of the Hill
Feed Barn
Shipwreck
Proudest Monkey
Maddens
Harvey Washbangers
Veritas
Fuddruckers
Smitty Ks
Benchley Grill
Joe's Place
And if you're up for a short drive, Edge General Store
I realize you only asked for a dozen, but math isn't my strong suit.
nonag97 said:In no particular order...phatpat21 said:
Please, name a dozen other burger joints in town better than Koppe Bridge. I'll wait
Burger House
Margies
Mickeys
Top of the Hill
Feed Barn
Shipwreck
Proudest Monkey
Maddens
Harvey Washbangers
Veritas
Fuddruckers
Smitty Ks
Benchley Grill
Joe's Place
And if you're up for a short drive, Edge General Store
I realize you only asked for a dozen, but math isn't my strong suit.
Well phat looks like it's time to expand your culinary horizons!
phatpat21 said:
Please, name a dozen other burger joints in town better than Koppe Bridge. I'll wait
Why react like this? Are you offended someone doesn't like the same burgers you do?
Not at all actually! Just really wanted to see if he could name 12 burger locations! Just becuase I don't agree with others on this list doesn't mean I'm a bad guy. I was just curious.
Getting offended on an internet site is kinda silly, dont you think? We all have our opinions. Doesn't mean im right or wrong, nor does it make any of us right or wrong.
Getting offended on an internet site is kinda silly, dont you think? We all have our opinions. Doesn't mean im right or wrong, nor does it make any of us right or wrong.