Eating at Franklins

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11:53a, 10/13/21
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Is it a reasonable line if you go during the week, like today or tomorrow? Any tips on when to arrive if it matters for today or tomorrow?
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12:16p, 10/13/21
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Yes. They'll be a line. I haven't been since they reopened, but pre COVID usually 8 was good… 8:30-9 would be pushing it. Bring chairs, a cooler, games, etc. Treat it like tailgating.
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In reply to Premium • 2:47p, 10/13/21
Order online. Don't wait
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4:14p, 10/13/21
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I personally think the wait was one of the coolest parts. I only wish I had been more prepared and brought beer, chairs, dominoes, etc. because it really does feel like a tailgate. Now, this was 7 or 8 years ago and Austin has gone further down the ****ter so maybe it's changed but back then it was a great crowd to be around.
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5:50p, 10/13/21
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Have they reopened the dining room? It's been to go only for a while. It might be curbside only.
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8:27p, 10/13/21
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It's still curbside only right now.
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10:40p, 10/13/21
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Damn, is the line still a thing? The online order option used to be for a month in advance. Has that changed?
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9:08a, 10/14/21
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Do an online order, park at the green space behind the restaurant, and enjoy the hot food outside on a nice day. Take the leftovers home for tacos. That's a good day right there.
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9:29a, 10/14/21
Got Franklins on Friday...

No inside seating at the time. It was all online ordering and drive up to park as they brought it to the car. They were turning away walk-ups when I was there at 10:30am telling them to go online to see what was still available that day.

Also, there wasn't any greenspace behind it anymore. new apartments going up.
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10:25a, 10/14/21
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Short notice online I found they did have some things like turkey and sausage and pork, but no brisket. If you want brisket, the online ordering opens 43 days in advance, so I'm sure you have to get on early. Seems they'd figure a way to make more production of brisket and cash in big. There are people who can't or won't log in that far in advance that never become customers.
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In reply to Premium • 1:07p, 10/14/21
if they are selling everything they are making, i'm not sure they are worried about it.
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In reply to AggieOO • 1:13p, 10/14/21
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AggieOO said:
if they are selling everything they are making, i'm not sure they are worried about it.


That's fine, as long as they don't want even more money. But I'd be surprised at that seeing what things outside of food they are trying to sell.
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5:32p, 10/14/21
AG
Brisket isn't a huge money maker. I assure you they're maxing out what they can do while maintaining quality.

Aaron is probably happy to focus on expanding Loro and making $$$ off all the cocktails they're selling. Much better margins, way less work.
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In reply to Premium • 9:19a, 10/15/21
AG
They don't want more money at that location, they want quality product. That's what keeps it great.

I talk to Aaron several times a year and he has a well oiled money printing machine at BBQ. He and Tyson Cole built Loro which is a top Austin restaurant and now he is working on what he called a true passion project restoring an east Austin sports bar to create a New Orleans style Uptown Sports Club complete with a NOLA bar menu. He also did a badass masterclass. So my guess he's doing fine on money and has diversified out of BBQ.

Think about all the places that went down hill chasing the dollar
Freebirds
Twisted Root
Cane Rosso

Off the top of my head
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In reply to Keeper of The Spirits • 9:42p, 10/15/21
AG
You're not wrong, especially with that list - but I still love some Cane Rosso.
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In reply to Keeper of The Spirits • 9:59p, 10/15/21
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So, would this place be a sports bar per se, maybe be a challenge to Shoal Creek Saloon for Saints HQ? We like SCS but thought St. Rochs (RIP) was more authentic for games. Would love an alternative.
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In reply to AggieOO • 10:14a, 10/18/21
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AggieOO said:
if they are selling everything they are making, i'm not sure they are worried about it.
Yeah, nobody goes there anymore because they're always sold out.
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In reply to Keeper of The Spirits • 3:32p, 10/18/21
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There's also a Loro in Dallas now and one opening in Houston.
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In reply to Naveronski • 3:42p, 10/18/21
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You're not wrong, especially with that list - but I still love some Cane Rosso.
man that Cane Rosso in the Heights is awful... tried it twice and I'm done now
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In reply to Keeper of The Spirits • 3:55p, 10/18/21
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Well, that's awesome.
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In reply to agcrock2005 • 4:09p, 10/18/21
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Loro has expansion power because Tyson already put Uchi in Dallas and Houston, so the road has been paved for that model. Paved with frozen Gin and Tonics
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In reply to Keeper of The Spirits • 4:39p, 10/18/21
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Keeper of The Spirits said:
Loro has expansion power because Tyson already put Uchi in Dallas and Houston, so the road has been paved for that model. Paved with frozen Gin and Tonics
Figured that was one of the reason's Franklin partnered with him. Already had some success in those MSA's so it was a little safer. I've got to try it out.
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In reply to bularry • 8:29p, 10/18/21
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bularry said:
Naveronski said:
You're not wrong, especially with that list - but I still love some Cane Rosso.
man that Cane Rosso in the Heights is awful... tried it twice and I'm done now

Oh? I've only had it in Dallas and Fort Worth.
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In reply to Naveronski • 9:48p, 10/18/21
AG
The one is Austin was so bad they closed it. They love to be clever on Instagram and talk **** about other pizza places when their pizza is now trash
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In reply to bularry • 10:12p, 10/18/21
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bularry said:
Naveronski said:
You're not wrong, especially with that list - but I still love some Cane Rosso.
man that Cane Rosso in the Heights is awful... tried it twice and I'm done now


Used to go that one years ago, was always good. Sorry to hear it's gone downhill. How do you screw up pizza?
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12:15p, 10/20/21
AG
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/franklin-barbecue-sets-nov-23-as-reopening-date-for-dining-room/
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In reply to Keeper of The Spirits • 12:40p, 10/27/21
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When Twisted Root was just a little joint in Deep Ellum, it was AMAZEBALLS. I went to a location recently and it was barely edible. It was a real shame. Cane Rosso hasn't gone down hill quite as far, but it's nothing like it was 8-10 years ago. Sad.
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2:16p, 10/27/21
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Twisted Root let the Triple D segment get the best of them. I see they are opening a new location in East Plano in a few weeks.
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In reply to Snow Monkey Ambassador • 3:17p, 10/28/21
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Yeah we use to go once a week when I worked in downtown Dallas! It was so good to, the canne rosso in Austin was so bad it closed, they tried to be too high brow with their no Ranch schtick but good Ranch in moderation can elevate almost any pie
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In reply to Keeper of The Spirits • 7:15p, 10/28/21
AG
Hey man, you ignoring my question on the New Orleans venture. I need more info.
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In reply to Potcake • 9:10p, 10/28/21
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I think it will be a more authentic than SCS, but I like SCS and if Aaron does Cajun half as good as his BBQ it will be life changing

Check out the Google map for 1200 east 6th and you will see the building the started with
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9:31p, 10/28/21
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Here is some more info on the new place, obviously Covid set things back.

https://austin.eater.com/2020/2/12/21134614/aaron-franklin-sandwiches-uptown-sports-club-bar-east-sixth-street
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In reply to Keeper of The Spirits • 10:30a, 10/29/21
AG
Keeper of The Spirits said:
good Ranch in moderation can elevate almost any pie

This. Couldn't agree more. I've slapped ranch on some pretty legit pizzas. There's just something about it that compliments pizzas flavors.
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