Austin Burger Tour: Crown and Anchor
Posted by texasmoose on April 23, 2007
Crown and Anchor is a little bar/restaurant just north of the UT campus on San Jacinto. They have an outdoor patio, some of it covered, pub games (darts and pool), and some of the best burgers in Austin. I like to get the double patty, bacon cheeseburger. One thing I have not talked about before, when it comes to burgers, is the bun-to-meat ratio. There has to be enough bun to hold the burger and condiments in place, but not too much bun to overwhelm the burger. The burgers at Crown are a little thin, what my friend referrs to as a “60’s style burger,” and I think that the buns are a little too big for just one patty. Now I think that the patties, even one, are good at Crown: tasty and not too dry or too greasy. However, I feel that two patties equals one think burger and gets the best burger/bun ratio. In addition, the bacon is nice and crisp, and the fries are excellent. Top off the experience with a sunny day (so you can sit out at an uncovered table) and a cold Shiner, and life is good…
Bonus: Just did a quick google and it seems they also have free wi-fi.
Overall score: 8 out of 10
