Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que

Review №1

Rating: 4

Some good eating, someday with a grill flavor!

Date: 8 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Come for the food, stay for the service. Wade behind the bar makes a great drink and a great joke.

Date: a day ago

Review №3

Rating: 1

Dont go here late night. The food will.be dried out an terrible. They are over priced. Best part of this place is the free beans.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 2

Be careful, when they weight the meat they also weight your corn/side dishes and charge you more for the meat price. Pretty scammy behaviour. Beef ribs tasted meh and a lot of fat. Too expensive for what it is.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Delicious barbecue. Choose your meat type and quantity (BBQ mans recommended quantity was perfect). Choose your sides/drinks. Pay at the till. Bread, pickles, BBQ sauce, and mexican beans all included and self serve. Eat! Much better barbeque, experience, and environment than the ironworks.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №6

Rating: 1

Worst tasting bbq I have ever had. Sauce was watery. Condiments were ok. Over priced. Not worth it.

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 4

A bit overpriced but delicious. Brisket and pork ribs are soo good but the beef ribs are dry, salty, and unevenly cooked through. Note that the chopped beef is not in the smoker case, its in the hot foods case. The BBQ sauce and to a lesser extent the mashed potato salad is overwhelmingly vinegar. I did like the beans that are free on the side and the peach cobbler. Skip the beef ribs, the banana pie, grilled corn, ribeye, Mac and cheese. Get the pork ribs and some Fatty brisket, peach cobbler then go to the self service bar and get a side of pickles, beans, and bread. Order less than you think. You can always order more. BBQ is always better hot anyway.

Date: a week ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

The best part of my trip to Austin and I loved Austin. Such good food. YUUUUUMMMMMM! Food : 5/5

Date: a week ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

Date: a week ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

BBQ is good here. Had the brisket & a side of beans & bread. I think Terry blacks is better though. However the atmosphere is nice and the service was great!

Date: a week ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

great atmosphere. we had brisket which was great, not as good as other places we have tried but still very enjoyable.

Date: a week ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Delicious BBQ and great service!

Date: a week ago

Review №14

Rating: 2

We were excited to try this place out given all the 5 star reviews, but unfortunately this was definitely the worst BBQ of all the places we tried in Texas The brisket was both really dry and really fatty, and the chicken was very average - The apple cobbler and ice-cream were decent though. We also got some green beans and whilst they were fine, they weren t great. There is some stuff that you get complimentary that other places may charge you for (bread, pickles, beans), but even with that this was just as expensive as other BBQ joints and just no where near as good quality If you re limited on time/money whilst visiting Austin, I d probably say save your money and head to Terry Blacks over the river instead.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

Food was great, but service was confusing. Free beans and bread. Restrooms were kinda dirty.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №16

Rating: 4

This was our first stop on our bbq tour and it was great to set a standard of what Texas smoked brisket and charcoal crisp beef ribs were all about. 3lbs for about $100 is a little high in price but I assume all this is standard for post pandemic inflation prices.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №17

Rating: 4

Was a fun and unique experience, the guys on the line were nice, but the food was just okay, brisket and ribs were tough, jalapeno Mac and cheese was spicy but watery, fun spot tho, they cut the portions to order, highlight of the meal was the spicy beans which were complimentary...best part of the meal go figure

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Best briskets in town

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

One of best places to eat BBQ .. my favorite .. Beef ribs delicious!!!!!!!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

An excellent BBQ chain based out of Llano. Were this anywhere other than central Texas, I give it 5 stars on food but it is competing with one of the top food categories for Texas--so Im being choosey. Do try the brisket.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Fantastic BBQ! Easy parking across the street. We loved everything that we tried!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Good Barbecue

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Meat was really good, not the rest..

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Great put experience in downtown Austin

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Finally was able to visit Coopers on a recent visit and the taste lived up to the hype. Had some brisket, mac and cheese, peach cobbler and drink. The total was around $35 but the meal was delicious and worth the price. The sauce they dip the brisket into was really good. For the record, I got a moist slab of brisket.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

DrIcing thru , saw sign and stopped . On carnivore duet so was perfect . Got 1lb of brisket and killed it , no sides ,no sauces etc . Hands down the best brisket I have ever had . Juicy , flavorful and very well seasoned . Loved it

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Great Texas BBQ, friendly staff. The beef ribs are super flavorful. The atmosphere is relaxing. Highly recommend.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Its a great and crowded (for good reasons) BBQ joint in downtown - the meats are all good, but I really love their bacon, jalapeno mac & cheese

Date: a month ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

I visited this place with my husband and it is without a doubt the best bbq place. We have been to other bbq places and always end up coming back to Coopers because they are still the best for us. The staff is very friendly! Thanks Coopers! Food

Date: a month ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Wow! This place is legit. Had the brisket and beef ribs. The meats had awesome flavor and char.. no need for sauce Also ordered a baked potato which was simply fire. They have complimentary charro beans which were delicious, jalapeños, pickles, onions, and bread to go with your Q!

Date: a month ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №37

Rating: 2

The sirloin was terrible and flavorless and overpriced. The turkey was good, but in no city or circumstance, can you justify this as a $70 meal. The jalapeño mac and cheese was the only thing I finished. The staff was very awkward in communication. A lady cleaning had so much perfume on it that it took our breath away while we were trying to eat. Go somewhere else.

Date: a month ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

Cole slaw and mac is one of the best Ive had. Try the sirloin. U wont regret it.

Date: a month ago

Review №39

Rating: 4

Nice place in the middle of Austin and the beans are free. coleslaw is great. I didn t have any meat so I can t tell you anything about it.

Date: a month ago

Review №40

Rating: 2

I had really high expectations after reading so many great reviews. I made sure to try a bit of everything. Pork rib could have been cooked longer. Beef rib was too salty. beans was self served, and also too salty. Brisket was good. Chicken okay, Sausage was good, kinda salty, but its expected. Mac and cheese lack luster. Cornbread was good. The saving grace was the cobbler I had both peach and pecan. Could have been an off day for them. Id like to try it again and see what they really have to offer. Parking: Free street parking after 6.

Date: a month ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

A +++++. Great place for BBQ and the upstairs is awesome.

Date: a month ago

Review №42

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

This was a pretty unique experience. A bit confusing but the bartender was multitasking and pointing everyone in the right direction upon entry. I got the ribs, potato salad and greens. The food was delicious: ribs were juicy, potato salad wasn t overly creamy and the greens a bit sweet but certainly complimented the meal. I loved the interior and the cow print. It was very lively as I visited during the evening but overall a very nice place with a great selection of food. My only regret was not getting dessert.

Date: a month ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Greatest brisket Ive had.

Date: a month ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

I have dreams about Coopers BBQ and their sweet tea. True TX BBQ. I would definitely recommend if you are in Austin. Great service and great hospitality. They also have some fun swag items to purchase at the cash register to remember your visit. 10/10!

Date: a month ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Brisket is fire! Ribs and snappy sausages on point. I downed 60 bucks worth of BBQ just because.

Date: a month ago

Review №47

Rating: 1

I went to Coopers yesterday, and it was an absolute disaster. Theyve completely lost their touch. The pork sausage had a downright rancid taste, like it had been left out for days. The BBQ sauce was revolting, as if someone thought adding a gallon of lemon juice was a good idea. The potato salad was disgusting, with a strong metallic aftertaste that made it inedible. To top it off, the beans had a weird, chemical-like plastic flavor that left me feeling nauseous. This place has gone downhill fast. Every time I go, I hope for some improvement, but its clear that the food just keeps getting worse. I m done giving them chances Ill never set foot in this place again.

Date: a month ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Awesome place, awesome food. Staff are very engaging and Bartender (Wade) was great. Go the jalapeno and cheese sausage.

Date: a month ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

I wish I had gotten to Coopers Old Time Put Bar-b-que earlier in the day, but I still had a great dinner! We showed up before closing time, so the food options were limited. We ordered beef ribs, ribeye, and sausage links. The beef ribs were cooked perfectly! We also had some mac and cheese, corn on the cob, and cornbread on the side. Everything was delicious! Well definitely have to come back to try the brisket!

Date: a month ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Very good barbecue. The turkey was the standout: moist and delicious. Excellent service from friendly staff.

Date: a month ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

The sauce was not for me but thats okay .

Date: a month ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Great Texas atmosphere with a huge bar and a BBQ pit. Beef ribs are yummy.

Date: a month ago

Review №54

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №55

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

It s good smoked bbq but definitely pricey.

Date: a month ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

In town for a conference and came here for lunch with some colleagues. Perfect BBQ. The mac-n-cheese bacon and jalapeno was great.

Date: a month ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

So good! Love Coopers in Llano and was not at all disappointed with the Austin location! Parking is the hardest part, but same as everything else in the area. The prime rib on Sundays is to die for!

Date: a month ago

Review №61

Rating: 1

The ribs were salty, dry, and gristly

Date: a month ago

Review №62

Rating: 1

Visted for first time when in Austin , brisket was so tough could not even cut with my knife , horrible. Beef ribs were good tho , It was like a chewy roast , money wasted

Date: a month ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №64

Rating: 1

My significant other and I are foodies and was very disappointed how salty the ribs was and potato salad. Please know we are from Houston, and we know what bbq supposed to taste like. Ribs were tender, but make sure you have a beverage behind it to wash it down. The peach cobbler was delicious. We also had the green beans, which wasnt bad. Parking was challenging. We informed the manager and he told us it could be the side of rib cut. No sir, we disagree. He didnt give us another rib to taste. By that time, I didnt want anymore salt in my life. Dont think we coming back to this establishment. Sincerely Disappointed Houstonian Foodie

Date: a month ago

Review №65

Rating: 1

Tired the brisket (dry & and really salty), the steak (tough and could barely chew) and one pork rib (tender and flavorful). Mac &cheese no flavor literally just cheesy. Peach cobbler tasted really cheap like they used canned peaches. All of this for $40 I wouldn t recommend, try any other restaurants

Date: a month ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Brisket with a side of bacon jalapeño Mac N cheese. Delicious!

Date: a month ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Cafeteria style

Date: a month ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

A great address, the meat is delicious!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №72

Rating: 4

The atmosphere in the restaurant was nice. The staff was very helpful and knowledge. The brisket was tender, but the Beef ribs werent as tender. Overall the food was good.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

This is a great spot to go hang out and eat, especially if you have a large group of people. They werent very busy when we got there. Staff is some of the sweetest ever. They answered all my questions and helped in every way. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. The decor really screams BBQ joint, and we liked the cafeteria style ordering. My husband really liked the Pinto beans, and I think the highlight of everyones meal was the ribs. They were so good! The brisket was just ok for us. Weve definitely had better in TX. The sausage was also just ok. We also tried the pork skewer, and that was ok. Everyone enjoyed the cornbread and the green beans. The potato salad was too salty to eat. The mac&cheese was ok. Maybe its just me, but it reminded me a lot of Stouffers mac&cheese. So I guess if you like that, then this would be right up your alley. Not my type of mac&cheese. Two of us got the baked potato, and it was not edible. The outside was super tough, it was dry inside and over peppered. So overall, the food was mostly ok with ribs being the highlight.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

man, I gotta add this to the list of great barbque spots to come back to often

Date: 2 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Cruising into Austin, the Fat Man and his wife wanted some real-deal Texas BBQ. So, we headed over to Cooper s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que. Cooper s is a classic BBQ joint with picnic table seats serving brisket, ribs & more pulled straight from the pit. We tried the Beef Ribs to start. They were tender and had good bark and flavor. They were dense, but the sauce they were dunked in coated them better than any other option we tried. Next up was none other than the Texas Brisket. The meat was tender, juicy, and fatty in a good way with great flavor some of the best brisket I have ever had. The BBQ sauce was very thin but flavorful, with a little sweet and then a tomato vinegar hit. You have the option of dry or wet when ordering. We got wet on everything. I wanted to try the Sausage. It had a good snap on the casing with a great chew in the meat. The heat builds over time from the spices in the sausage mixture. We also tried several sides with our meal. The noodles in the Mac and cheese were cooked perfectly, creamy, cheesy, and ooey gooey. The cheese sauce was flavorful, with just a little pepper and a good salt level. The Potato salad was mashed, not cubed, with a heavy mustard kick, and the red peppers gave it some texture. Their green beans were tender with some heat on the back end. They were cooked with bacon but could still use salt. The cornbread was moist and fluffy but a little dense. It did have a great sweetness and good texture. Cooper s is a counter service where you order everything offered from the pit and select your hot or cold sides. They offer several different types of meats, cuts, and amounts. They also serve beer and alcohol. The servers were nice, but it can be overwhelming because of how fast the ordering happens. The Fat Man says that Cooper s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que is Fat Man Approved with 3 chins.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Perfect eating experience.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

The best barbeque smack in the middle of downtown Austin.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 3

Lame... high priced. Food was average... at best. Mac and cheese looked gross. I was very disappointed

Date: 2 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 2

Our first visit. The first step in ordering is selecting the meats, a la carte. I asked if everything was a la carte, and the clearly-very-annoyed employee condescendingly said yes, and then as I tried to order intentionally spoke over me to tell me what everything was, as I was trying to order. Not kid friendly, at all. Very loud and crowded with only bench seating. We were rushed through the line, and got brisket, and a half chicken, potato salad, and Mac and cheese, for $53. Despite the fact that its counter service and self-serve, they still asked for a 25% tip. Ive been a Texan my whole life, and this was incredibly disappointing. Ive legitimately had better brisket from random guys cooking on a trailer smoker in a grocery store parking lot, and they were much nicer and less expensive. It was dry and chewy, except for the half of it that was inedible fat (meaning the edible portion was $80/lb). The chicken was ok, but very dry, and obviously had been kept warm for quite some time. The beans were the best part, and were ironically included at no charge. The barbecue sauce is pretty much vinegar, and does nothing to help the dry, chewy meat. The mac and cheese was ok, but not worth $5 a portion. Hard pass on returning to this one. Absolutely astonished theyre as popular as they are.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Amazing brisket with a very welcoming atmosphere. I had a mix of the fattier and leaner cut of the brisket. Brisket was tender, as it should be! I also enjoyed their sausage. Give them a try, I don t think you ll be disappointed.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Best BBQ brisket & Pork Chops in AUSTIN must try when you are visiting this beautiful city.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 4

The pitmaster sure knows how to upsell. We end up with brisket, beef ribs, pork ribs, sausage, sirloin steak, just too much meat. Averaged about 2.5 lbs of meat each with sides, sweet tea and tip, the bill was $185 for 3. The flavors are decent, but the vinegar based sauce was our least favorite. The free bean stew is actually very yummy.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

My experience was actually on July 17th 2024. Came to Austin for work related with coworkers. I knew I wanted Real good smoked bbq & Im aware that good bbq comes at a high price. Didnt bother me. We were a total of 5 & each ordered a pound & combined in 1 tray so we all could try something different. I was told by the meat cutter that they use mesquite wood for that yum (Texas BBQ flavor) Our bbq tray consists of brisket, regular & jalapeno sausage, turkey breast, beef ribs. Our sides consist of coleslaw, potato salad & jalapeno mac & cheese & 5 drinks. Each person paid $45. We had a feast. We ate like KINGS & QUEENS. We all were in Smoked BBQ Heaven. Coopers bbq offer free picked, onions, beans,bbq sauce (yes it a bit water) & to be honest if you need to add bbq sauce to your food something is wrong with the bbq. I added a bit but just to try. Everything I mentioned was delicious & melts in your mouth like butter. I give everything 5 stars & Smoked BBQ of Excellence!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 4

Good place to go for BBQ and a drink. I love the setting. Come as you are when ever you wish how ever you wish. No one judges & service is very good!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 3

Date: 2 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

My son and I got the brisket and were both impressed! Great seasoning and not overcooked. These dudes ain t messing around . Good stuff!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

The service was great helped us get in and food was great

Date: 2 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 3

Moist brisket please. Maybe 3 days ago! Driest brisket Ive ever had in texas.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 3

Very expensive, brisket dry, was given end pieces

Date: 2 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 3

Very hot no air conditioning We re out of many items not accommodating re substituting. Food was ok had better barbecue Food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

My fiancé and I came down from Cedar Park to eat here for the first time. First off, super cute vibe in there very country and smells phenomenal. We were greeted by the guy at the pit, (sorry I didn t get your name but you were amazing), he helped us pick and recommended how much we needed. The sides were out of this world, you HAVE to get the Mac and cheese with jalapeño and bacon OMG . Then we sat at the bar and got ice cold beer with DUSTY. Super super super sweet dude. This place is a model for southern hospitality. Everyone is so unbelievably sweet and kind. Will def be revisiting this spot!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

The food was excellent. I highly recommend the beef ribs! They were the best Ive ever had. Also, the chicken was great. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 2

The good thing about a BBQ joint is you get to run out of food. You didnt smoke enough, too bad. Patron showed up too late, too bad. Thats BBQ and its okay. Dont Austin my Coopers. Dont sell me bloody sirloin and call it smoked brisket. Just tell me no, its okay.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

The food was Delish!! Atmosphere is one of the Best!!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Some of the best BBQ I ve had!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

OMFG. If you dont leave here in a food-coma, thats on you. In from Chicago & Wanted authentic Texas BBQ. Coopers delivered big time!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Excellent service and delicious food Wheelchair accessibility: Adequate and spacious space for a wheelchair... very attentive and friendly

Date: 3 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 1

Every employee was rude, every one! The food was so salty none of the three of us finished ours. This was $125.00 that was completely wasted on bad food and rude employees. My ONLY recommendation would be the fruit cobbler and the banana pudding, both of which were great. The rest was terrible.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 3

Greasy BBQ with too little smoke in the meats

Date: 3 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

I wanted to try the TX brisket and ended up here based on a recommendation from someone I spoke to at a shop close by. I got a nice cut of brisket from the section of the meat I wanted it out of and then just got some beans, onion and pickles. The meat was soft, tender and fantastic but they could possibly reduce the salt. Contemplated going for round 2 but decided against it as I was almost full. Definitely eating here again when back in Austin.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Absolutely the best brisket Ive ever had. Going back to try more entrees!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 4

Steak was better than brisket imo Coleslaw was good I do not recommend the corn Food : 4/5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

The best BBQ Ive had in Texas.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Initially, we were planning on eating at Black s but we were running late. We found this place adjacent to the JW Marriott. We decided to give it a try The BBQ was actually really good both the brisket, beans, potato salad, cream corn, and lastly the beef rib (dino). I must say that I am a fan if the beef rib at Pinkertons in San Antonio and Blacks at New Braunfels. The beef rib was much more softer than the ones at my favorites and as good tasting. The surprise was the price which was about 30 percent cheaper than Black s and 50 percent cheaper than Pinkerton s. Add to the food and price, their Hopadillo draft IPA, and peach cobbler and Coopers was a great hit with me.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

We visited here a few times whilst staying in Austin. The foods great, along with the atmosphere and super friendly staff. Good selection of cocktails too

Date: 3 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Awesome BBQ and they give you free beans!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

While the meats are a little pricy, the flavors are amazing. The beef ribs are to die for. Its a friendly atmosphere and the people working there are friendly. Worth the trip.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Great Barbeque, great Atmosphere in the middle of Downtown Austin Texas.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Hannah was my bar tender today as I explored Austin waiting for my partner to be finished with his business trip meetings, she was soooo awesome that I stayed extra long! Had no desire to go anywhere else. Coopers has such a chill, family friendly vibe, great music, amazing food, and hannah is a true gem! So fun to talk to and also very knowledgeable about the drink offerings!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 4

Authentic Brisket & Texas smoked meats you choose from the grill, then chopped/sliced on your tray. Delicious sides & casual atmosphere downtown Austin.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 1

So much potential but let down at every possible turn. Quote literally the worst BBQ we ve ever had. Meat was smoky but lacked much flavor. Brisket had the consistency more of a corned beef. Potato salad was very vinegary but some in our party liked it. Mac and cheese was flavorless and mushy. Green beans were mushy and overly seasoned. BBQ sauce was extremely underwhelming. Corn bread was decent but they don t have butter - just squeeze bottles of fake butter. Gross. Pickles were the best part.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 1

Some of the worst bbq I have ever had. The meat is dry and overly salty with thin, acidic sauce. Its also absurdly priced, even for 2024 standards.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 3

Dont really know much about BBQ... Grab 3 at the put, brisket was fatty and salty but it tasted good.. Didnt use any sauces, ate it as it.. Kind of pricey but I liked it... Will probably try a few other places instead of a repeat.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Had a nice meal.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 1

Worst bbq I ve ever had. The bbq sauce if thats what you call it was so acidic I could barely keep it down.. it was like drinking straight from cleaning vinegar. The meat was cooked well but flavorless. Crust was vacant of any flavoring.. chicken was good. The beans were very good. Over all certainly will never come back again

Date: 3 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 3

Brisket was decent but VERY salty. Chicken was dry. Sausage was OK. Mac and cheese was very good (but whose had bad mac and cheese?). Beans were also good. Service was kind of unfriendly, and atmosphere was nice. Desserts were homemade. I wasnt wild about the blackberry cobbler, but wife liked the pecan cobbler. Also, the bbq sauce was the hands down worst Ive ever had in my life. If you like vinegar youll love it. I think bbq sauce should be sweet and thick. This was runny and sour. It was also on the higher end price-wise. There are better options.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 1

I recently went to Cooper s with a group of seniors. When I walked in my first impression was I didn t smell the aroma of mesquite or oak wood in the atmosphere. My next impression was questionable if this was a BBQ restaurant. The display and very misleading of the cost of the meats you were ordering. I order a piece sausage about the size of your middle finger $4.88, a slice of brisket $12.76 and 2 ribs $14.89. I decided not to get the ribs. I ordered the Mac and cheese $4.79 and a bottle of water $1.50, my bill was over 25.00. The sausage was tough and the brisket was dry. So my meal was the pinto beans and the Mac and cheese. Oh the beans were free and had a good flavor. The BBQ sauce was watery and had the overpowering taste of vinegar. I know the cost of living has increased but these prices far outweigh the favor of the foods that were being served. The restroom door didn t close properly it needed a new lock.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Just had a beer and a sausage. Sausage was great, friendly staff

Date: 3 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 4

I would count this place as a top choice for barbecue in Austin. But I can confidently say that everything here is well done and fairly priced. I would 100% recommend this restaurant if you are not into going to the most expensive and disputed places.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

In my opinion, this is the most consistent and high quality barbecue joint around in Austin. Check out the reviews of some of the more famous spots and youll see lots of people comparing to Coops saying things like this place is well known and high-quality but not necessarily better than Coopers is for BBQ. Forgo the hour wait and get on this real.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Great customer service! The food was amazing. Highly recommend it must try!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 1

Salty food,dirty tables,expensive

Date: 3 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 4

Big group of aprox 50 for lunch @ this fun place. Bucket of Beer, and lots of options for all, brisket, coleslaw & the potato salad was my choice followed by the must have Amazing Apple pie!!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Best BBQ turkey in Austin. I love turkey and have tried it at most (if not all) the BBQ places in town. This is hands down my favorite. The pork chops and pork ribs are also to die for. We occasionally order their beef rib or brisket and have also enjoyed them. The sides are all delicious; we especially like the grilled corn. They also provide you with free beans and bread. Anytime we have family come in from out of town, we bring them here. The only bad thing about coming out here is the parking. Finding street parking is challenging. Fortunately, there s a little paid parking lot caddy corner from them. I can t remember the cost, but I think it was $5-8/hour.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 4

Went there for the brisket and was not impressed. It was excessively fatty and lacking in taste. The sides were the highlight of the meal. Delicious potato salad and the bacon-jalapeño mac n cheese were worth the stop. Very good bar with a professional bartender and a solid beer selection.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Awesome place to have a meal and drink, close to six street

Date: 4 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

There s a lot of great food in Austin and this is no exception. Amazing brisket.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Visiting Texas, I found the meat to be excellent. Actually, the best part of the meal. The paper plates were interesting and maybe a bit difficult, but they work. The sides were decent and I enjoyed the Austin Lager with the jalapenos. Good place to eat in downtown Austin.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Very good! Some of the best bbq Ive ever had. Was glad to get some proper BBQ in this Yankee blood

Date: 4 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Great barbecue, I think ribs was the best

Date: 4 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 2

Let me say this, first and foremost, the staff are very kind and friendly over the phone. We made a pretty large order with a very sweet and informative woman for my son s high school graduation party, to the tune of a shade under $600. The brisket was so dry and salty. The salt was just gross. I love salty stuff but this was like a salt lick and many people commented on how heavy the salt was and how fatty the brisket was. Gosh. It was so fatty. The ribs nobody was impressed with, they had no color, besides beige. The sausage tasted like venison which was fine, it was just unexpected. The giant pork chops were good. Really, they were very good, even reheated. The bbq sauce though- that s what was so strange. It seemed like runoff from the meat or maybe marinade that made its way into our order, mistaken for sauce? We re unsure. It was definitely not bbq sauce though. It was a very liquidy, vinegary and odd with lots of chunks of stuff in it. The coleslaw was yummy. The potato salad was okay. Also heavy vinegar presence but it was edible. Beans were fine but also pretty salty. Oh, and the macaroni and cheese. We ordered one regular and one jalapeno bacon and you literally couldn t tell there was jalapeno or bacon in that besides the two mushy pieces of bacon found in our container. I didn t even try the the regular one since the fancy one was so blah, so I can t speak on that one but unfortunately we ll never order for a crowd again, as it was embarrassing, considering we were so proud to have it as our celebration party meal as it s beloved bbq in Texas. I m glad lots of people enjoy it but if this is their standard in Llano, I don t know why. It wasn t good. We understand everyone has their off days but this was below anyone s off day standards. It was sad.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 1

Be ready to stay an hour in the line , become hungry & angry and find less crowded place

Date: 4 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 2

As a native Texan, it saddens me that people think this is good BBQ. It s far below the quality of a Terry Blacks or similar. I suppose it has survived all of these years by milking the bbq lore backstory and being located in an area heavily trafficked by tourists and convention-goers. I tried the brisket, ribs, green beens, and a side salad. At $51 dollars this felt like California pricing, so I was already off to a bad start. To add insult to injury, the guy working the register was Mr. Personality in all the wrong ways. However, the guy at the pit was super friendly and a helpful. The brisket and ribs tasted bland, lacked any flavor of smoke, and the fat wasn t rendered on the brisket. It looked/tasted like it was baked in an oven. The sauce is watery and had more of a Carolinas vinegar vibe to it. Lastly, I couldn t try all of the sides, but was happy they offered a good selection. However, the green beans were so salty I couldn t eat more than a couple bites.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Wade is an awesome bartender! The ribs and turkey we had here are the best Ive ever had!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

One of the best BBQ in town ,the location is amazing

Date: 4 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Brisket was great, and I also enjoyed the corn bread and pecan cobbler. Their smoke and seasoning is top notch.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Solid bbq choice in Austin. The brisket was delicious!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 1

Brisket was 80% fat, 20% salt. Beef rib was dry and tough. Overpriced, the worst bbq I ve ever had.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 2

Honestly, food was not good. Close to hotels but outside of that, worst barbecue I ve ever had. Salty, fatty, poor flavors, and overpriced.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

OMG, I ate so much, and it was delicious. The staff went above and beyond to help with ordering and what to do lol. Wonderful atmosphere and super friendly people!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Traditional BBQ where you order ala carte. Plenty of choices and all were delicious.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 1

Ordered the brisket. 50-60% was fat. I should have taken it back but didnt want to offend the person that we were with that recommended we eat here. Everything was so overpriced. I dont mind paying extra if the food is great but this was subpar.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Had a barbecue stuff baked potato. Was very good.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Decided to get some old school BBQ in downtown Austin. And glad we did. You walk in and order the meat, I recommend the sausage and beef rib. Then get your side. I recommend the Mac and cheese. And tour off to happy Town with some serious mouth pleasure. Chances are youll share a bench with another group to eat, but youll quickly forget when you take a bite. You get the adult beverages separately at the bar.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

The speed of fast food with restaurant quality. Got this one recommended by someone at the range, worth it! Brisket is very decent and Mac and cheese as expected.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 4

Great atmosphere and really good food! I tried every meat choice and liked them all including the turkey!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Everything was amazing, all the meat was incredible and the cobbler was perfection.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 2

OK, but not great. Limited only one sauce for ribs.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 4

Try the beef ribs

Date: 4 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 3

Date: 4 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Really good bbq

Date: 4 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

I will dream about the Apple Cobbler, it was that good! Absolutely loved Cooper s old time BBQ, your meat is carved in front of you and you can grab your sides before you pay and grab a seat. Beans, Pickles and Bread are complimentary. The Beef Rib was out of this world, Jalapeño sausage was well spiced and our sides were top tier. When we left the queue was almost out of door, it s clear to see why.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 3

Very friendly staff and welcoming environment. The brisket and beef rib was delicious, the sirloin was a little tough.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 3

The barbecue itself was alright. But the pecan cobbler was sooo good.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Man oh man, this was good! Excellent food, fun atmosphere, cold beer. Id go back.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Great spot to grab some bbq and hang out with friends.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

I personally think coopers has the best brisket in Austin. A lot of people say Terry blacks is the best but I found coopers brisket to be juicier and have better flavor. Big fan of this place

Date: 5 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Great place for BBQ. Plenty of food. We left full.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

All I can say is it s yummy , yummy, yummy! Best barbecue I have ever tasted.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

While the meats are expertly prepared, the true star of the show for me was the cobbler. Tastiest I ve had. The meat sandwich is the best of all worlds and a good value.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Some phenomenal brisket, and good sausage, unfortunately my singular beef rib was a bit disappointing. I arrived right before the lunch rush, which was a happy accident, the line was out the door by soon after noon.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Best brisket I ve ever had!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 1

when you walk into the place, there is no one to greet you at the door. We walked around until we found a friendly cook, who showed us the meat and told us how to order what they didn t tell us was that the ribs that were beef for $31.49 a pound and the brisket was $29.49 a pound I ate less than half of my food I ll show you but noticed that it is full of fat, the barbecue sauce taste like hot sauce with water in it. The barbecue sauce that was put on try to hide that there was absolutely no seasoning on the meat. It literally taste like they washed the meat put it directly on the grill there was however, salt and pepper on the table along with ketchup, Parkay squeeze mustard, and cajun chef hot sauce. I ordered one beef rib and one beef brisket, grilled corn and paid $38. The meat as thick as he wanted it and weigh it and your obligated to pay it. On a positive note the dessert was really good. They should change the name from Cooper s old town Pitt barbecue to Cooper s old town good dessert place cause that s all that was good at this place the barbecue he needed to do it in the trash and I do want to refund if you read this post, please don t patronize if you want good barbecue, but if you have high blood pressure and can have a lot of salt, this might be for you

Date: 5 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 2

Listen to me!!! The food is very over priced for the taste!!! They carve in front of you and wrap it really quick and you don t get to see the price on the label.. literally a slice of brisket and ribs, corn on cob and peach cobbler was $52.12!! Insane.. The BBq sauce was literally hot sauce and water in a hot pot!! I would have taken a Wendy s bbq sauce pack to pour on the meat!!! Highly disappointed!! I took a L with this one!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago