Franklin Barbecue — Review by Strictly Dumpling

Austin, United States — Barbecue

The reviewer wakes up at 5:30 AM to wait 5 hours in line at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, considered a legendary barbecue establishment. After tasting their famous brisket, pork ribs, smoked turkey, and sausage, they find it lives up to the hype with incredibly tender, smoky, and flavorful meats that justify the early wake-up and long wait. The experience is described as transcendent barbecue that confirms Texas produces some of the world's best smoked meats.

What was great: Perfectly smoked brisket with incredible tenderness and smoke ring, juicy pork ribs that fall off the bone, tender smoked turkey with incredible smoky flavor, flavorful sausage links, fresh donuts from neighboring shop, homemade sides

What could improve: Long 5-hour wait in line, beef ribs only available on weekends, occasional flies during outdoor eating