Franklin’s BBQ

NoCoPk360 · Oct 21, 2020

Meh....I'm sure Franklin's is awesome but the hype around it kind of turns me off. I wouldn't wait in the line or overpay to order it online. I've watched some youtube videos where it was pointed out if you are in Austin you can call ahead and go pick it up? If that's an option I would definitely try that. I prefer finding the hidden secrets rather than the tourist spots myself. I did go to Lewis BBQ in Charleston several years ago and the guy used to work for Franklin. it was fantastic so i'm sure Franklin's is great just don't like the hype.

Raider18 · Oct 21, 2020

NoCoPk360 said:
Meh....I'm sure Franklin's is awesome but the hype around it kind of turns me off. I wouldn't wait in the line or overpay to order it online. I've watched some youtube videos where it was pointed out if you are in Austin you can call ahead and go pick it up? If that's an option I would definitely try that. I prefer finding the hidden secrets rather than the tourist spots myself. I did go to Lewis BBQ in Charleston several years ago and the guy used to work for Franklin. it was fantastic so i'm sure Franklin's is great just don't like the hype.

Yes you can pre order and skip the line, but the line isn't all that bad. It's a big tailgate type atmosphere and the time flies by. Hell I still talk to a handful of folks I met in line last October.

musicmanj · Oct 21, 2020

I ordered some pastrami and sides from Katz's Deli in NYC. They've been shipping direct to help keep the business running this year. I will say the quality wasn't quite the same as having it sliced for you fresh in the restaurant. However, I don't regret it at all. I was able to enjoy memories from past trips, and was able to support a business that I hope to visit again.

ssv3 · Oct 21, 2020

Yes, cheaper than a trip to Austin but nothing like the real thing. Line is half the farking fun. What's better than starting to drink cold beers from like 8am and chat with bbq people for a few hours.

You may even get lucky and get the burnt ends while in line

Maybe even check out the pit room

Hell, maybe even bs with the man himself

BigThicket · Oct 21, 2020

ssv3 said:
Yes, cheaper than a trip to Austin but nothing like the real thing. Line is half the farking fun. What's better than starting to drink cold beers from like 8am and chat with bbq people for a few hours.

Agree 100%. It's worth the trip if you have the time and money to do it.

Mooner · Oct 21, 2020

Ylouder said:
im not paying almost 300 dollars for a brisket.

Yeah and it’s only 5lbs on top of that. [emoji19]

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Ylouder · Oct 21, 2020

Mooner said:
Yeah and it’s only 5lbs on top of that. [emoji19]

I'm on board with mail ordering SRF, Conecuh, Chicago pizzas, and half a dozen other specialty items I can't get locally. I've routinely broken into the over 250 range for larger orders.

But just 5lbs of brisket for that price doesn't make sense.

I respect what he has done and I know he uses a quality product and ingredients, but come on. It's actually easier for me to blame gold belly markup than him. Even looking at the gold belly ad today will ensure that my computer and phone receive around the clock autogenerated ads for the next 3 weeks.

ssv3 · Oct 21, 2020

BigThicket said:
Agree 100%. It's worth the trip if you have the time and money to do it.

Yup! Plus you get to hang around with the TX brethren. And you get to experience the other fantastic Q joints around.

Stiles Switch, La Barbecue and Micklethwait's on the next run. Was going to hit up Micklethwait's but it was a Monday and was flying out Monday night. Most if not all q joints around Austin area closed Mondays.

Did go to Valentina's and Black's in Lockhart too. Valentina's a must. :nod: Great farking times and loads of fun.

Don't think the mail order q is going to be as good but just a hint. Yes, the hype is real. Franklin is the best brisket I've ever had.

jzadski · Oct 21, 2020

Franklin BBQ is one place I want to go someday and there are a couple more. I am more along the line of thinking as Sako. If I'm gonna do it I gonna do it there. It's the whole experience. For now, I'll use the 250 to fill my freezer with uncooked meat

Lynn Dollar · Nov 19, 2020

Mad Scientist BBQ ordered a Franklin brisket .............

https://youtu.be/AA2wkiDI8bg

70monte · Nov 19, 2020

Lynn Dollar said:
Mad Scientist BBQ ordered a Franklin brisket .............

https://youtu.be/AA2wkiDI8bg

I watched this video the other day and he said it was 99% as good as the one he ate at Franklin's BBQ restaurant.

Texan Displaced · Nov 19, 2020

Lynn Dollar said:
Mad Scientist BBQ ordered a Franklin brisket .............

https://youtu.be/AA2wkiDI8bg

I watched this a couple days ago or so.

scilover · Nov 30, 2020

Texan Displaced said:
I watched this a couple days ago or so.

ahh, me too

actually just a few days ago while doing nothing, this video went through my home page on youtube so I just watched it.

Raider18 · Dec 4, 2020

Yeah that video was interesting. I bet the Redneck Sous Vide would have been better to reheat though. Throw it in a cooler of boiling water and close the lid for three hours.

Video of my most recent trip to Franklin.

https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__youtu.be_TD9GP4KZdJo&d=DwICAg&c=eVunvma8zl9l67TuxnHARlplyQ9WuRmL-niZRa5x0gA&r=aBgGYNv-0wiCfDo4EPxrJyDSqdaPT4e44LliPXQwUnw&m=KxIHwHtSTVpofL8_7fwTnRzfaTbocYMHdPPz-zNfyww&s=ogccrmpiwOwy7Odv3Q3OhOCGa_jPbOcblntACLjLeCE&e=

LanceM88 · Dec 18, 2020

It was great

I've been a couple of times. Great times tailgating with some of my friends from college that live in Austin. Get there early, bring a cooler and just enjoy yourself. It's a must do.

frognot · Dec 18, 2020

Franklin's was on my bbq bucket list and it was memorable.

Met Sako in Austin last year and it was a blast hanging out in line (lots compare it to a tailgate party) then eating the best brisket and finally meeting and chatting with Aaron makes for a mighty fine day.

Sorry for the sideways pic. On a tablet in the hospital.
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