Top Notch is one of the old time Austin institution burger places. The place has been around for several decades and was featured in “Dazed and Confused,” or at least that’s what my co-workers tell me (and according to the IMDB, so I guess it’s true). You can either go inside, or order out at the drive-up menus, “Sonic” style. The inside is small, and you may have to wait for a table at peak times, although the last time I was there for lunch it didn’t seem that crowded. The burgers are good; cooked on a flame grill, you get that back-yard grill taste. However, they are a little inconsistent. The first time I was there, the burger was way too greasy. There was a little puddle of grease from the burger which was kind of unappetizing. However, after coaxing by a co-worker who is a big proponent of Top Notch, I went back and had a much better burger, although it was still slightly too greasy. Later trips proved the same, although I’m wary that I’ll have a bad burger again. The fries are good, a little on the thin side, which I like.
Overall score: 6 out of 10
