Hoover's Cooking

Review №1

Rating: 1

Rude employees and gave attitude because they made mistakes.... First and last time going

Date: 23 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

the menu was great with lots of choice, definitely want to go back and try more. Food and drinks were good and service amazing.

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 3

Tried the chicken fried pork chop. It was really tasty. Jalapeno creamed spinach and the okra and tomatoes. They were good. Nice variety of sides to choose from. We skipped dessert. Will be back.

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Hoovers Cooking is still preparing jalapeño cheese spinach and black eyed peas to perfection. The jerk chicken, sweet potato biscuits, and fresh squeezed lemonade is to die for.

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 1

Ordered delivery, they didn t include my lemonade or gumbo. I can understand running out but when I m handling delivery orders for my restaurant i call the customer to see if we can substitute unavailable items.

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Iconic Austin home cooking restaurant with large portions and a stellar dessert selection.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Best chicken fried steak in the city. Get some jerk ribs and mashed potatoes. So good. Get you some Hoover s cooking!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 3

Wow! What happened? It s been years since I ve seen Hoover s. The north location closed. Today I stumbled by the Austin location. I was very excited to see an old favorite but the quality has crashed. The Mac and cheese was not creamy and rather grainy. The catfish portions were tiny fillets. Like all else prices have increased. Overall, I m bummed.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

I enjoyed the gumbo and the fried chicken!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

I love home cooking

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 2

Staff was nice but the food was pretty bad. It was greasy and bland.

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

First time here. The service was great. Our waiter was very friendly. The chicken and dumplings were very tasty, as was the mac and cheese. The sweet tea wasnt as sweet as I liked, but thats not on them at all. Prices are very reasonable. Will definitely be coming back.

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

First time visiting this restaurant. Initially was a little skeptical cause the floors are in rough shape . But we wanted to try somthing different. Staff was great though everyone so friendly and attentive. Food for most part was a hit . The only dish that was not really enjoyed was the mac n cheese....maybe off day but seems like it was sitting or reheated. Noodles were mushy and cheese sauce was a little grainy..noone ate more than one bite . That being said the rest if the food was very good. I highly recommend fried chicken salad sandwich. By far best I have had. Perfectly made. All they need is to get floors cleaned and waxed and replace a few ceiling tiles then atmosphere would be 5 stars for me .

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

I have been here three times and it never disappoints. Great hospitality and wonderful soul food!

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 1

Don t do it!

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 2

Chargrilled fish was horrible and smelled like sewage. Rice was just okay, but nothing else on my plate was edible. Worst first timer Hoover experience. Wont go back

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

So delicious... Im looking forward to tasting the rest of the menu! Parking: Parking is shared with other establishments. Food : 5/5 |

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 2

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 2

The food has gone downhill since my last visit. The sides were over seasoned and mushy.

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

If youre looking for comfort food, Hoovers has what you need - extensive menu of downhome good food! Took out of state guests and they loved it as we always do. Always return for Hoovers fried chicken.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Love Hoover s Cooking! Food was fantastic, as always! We no longer live in the Austin area but always stop here if we re even close to Austin!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Been coming here since I was a kid. Never had a bad experience. I hope this place stays open and can even grow a little. Always reminds me of family and great times

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Love this place. Food is always great.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 2

I hadn t been to Hoovers for a while. Today, a friend and I had lunch there. Dining area was almost empty, which I didn t understand since it s been usually full especially on a Friday. The welcoming man who sat us explained that they were short handed. If only that was the only problem! My lunch (chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, carrots, sweet potato pie, and tea) was largely inedible. I was quite shocked. Food was old, not flavored correctly, and tasteless. My bill was $32. This is not the Hoovers I remember.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 2

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 1

Don t split checks with groups of 7 - keep it real Dyson n

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

The waiter was a little backed up but the food was great

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Probably the best comfort food in Austin.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Amazing service forever full beverages amazing food all fresh ingredients and from scratch no pre put together factory food and the atmosphere was awesome no loud hip-hop no music at all actually which was pleasant as compared to most places post COVID because there was dinner conversation that was able to be heard. Over all big five stars all the way. Keep up the awesome work HOOVERS. FOOD IS MEDICINE FOR THE SOUL AND A GOOD DINNER CAN BRING WARS TO AND END. Kid-friendliness: Awesome chill environment no loud or offensive music no rowdy parties just good food with and for good people.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

Visit Hoovers and decide for yourself. This is a local one of a kind restaurant. Black-eyed peas and potato salad were good. I went there for the fried chicken, but it wasnt crispy on the outside. Moist on the inside and out. Service was beyond excellent.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 4

The food is exceptional. The service was great.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Great southern comfort food. I enjoyed a chicken fried steak, my first in several years.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 4

Great experience with delicious food. The staff is wonderful and the atmosphere is welcoming. The food is good, really good with the chicken as the star of the show. There are plenty of dessert options for those with a sweet tooth

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

You come for the food and youre not disappointed. Honestly, I loved the BBQ sauce and the desserts were stellar. I was slightly disappointed in the jalapeno creamed spinach as I would have liked it to have been spicier but thats just me. I highly recommend any dessert with praline because its so sweet and delicious without being cloying.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Hoovers is our go to in Central Austin. Great home style meals with wonderful sides.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Im glad I stopped by to try out this neat place. Staff were excellent and their catfish etouffe with mashed potatoes and fried okra really hit the spot. This will definitely be a place I have to eat at least once a week!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 4

Back in day restaurant style everything was absolutely delicious.. my only complaint would be the shortage of staff which was a little bit of a wait.. not to bad but the ones that were in service did their best..

Date: 4 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Always good home cooking!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 3

Food was not seasoned but was fresh. Service was very friendly . Parking: Parking was in front of restaurant but was very tight to leave if in a large vehicle , very close to street and has a barrier in between parking and street. Food : 3/5 |

Date: 4 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Great home cooking

Date: 4 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Atmosphere is great. Food is a cross of southern comfort and home cooking. Will go again.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

Fun and lively local place.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Always great southern staples.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 1

Being a Chef this entire meal was unsatisfactory. The chicken fried steak wasnt seasoned, the green beans werent done, and the mashed potatoes were runny. A waste of time and money.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 1

Horrible!!!! My boyfriend and I walked in and no one was at the front we sat there at least 15 minutes a man walked by didnt even speak say hello or nothing he walked around came back and said you ready to be seated.? . Service was terrible. Small, small, small, portion. Dont waste your time or money.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 2

Date: 5 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 2

Date: 5 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 3

Had the fried chicken sandwich. Totally tasteless. Bun was the best part.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 4

The food was excellent, however they seem to be SEVERELY understaffed at the moment. This led to less than stellar service, extremely long wait times, and portions of our meals to be cold. Im sure that if they were properly staffed, no e of these issues would apply, which is why only 1 star was removed. Parking: Parking is tight and limited, BUT unlike many places these days, it does exist!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 3

Date: 5 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Ive gotten takeout at Hoovers several times through the years. Its good, authentic southern food -- reminds me of my years in Atlanta, which warms my heart. The staff are always kind and helpful, too. Also, Hoovers engages in philanthrophy throughout the year for various organizations in need. Hoovers isnt just a delicious, authentic southern restaraunt, they are a force for good in the community. Yay Hoovers!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

I don t know what took me so long to try this classic Austin institution, but learn from my mistake eat here ASAP!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 1

So sad to see just how far downhill this place has gone. The food was not good and that is being nice about it.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 3

Date: 5 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Absolutely delicious food; Servers were kind & receptive and having gluten-free options made all the difference as someone who suffers from celiac disease. Highly recommend the side of cowboy beans with your meals. Food : 5/5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

My 1st experience with Hoovers was ok. It was busy. Im not sure if it was because Texas relay was in town or not, but the wait was 20 minutes. Once I sat down to eat, the waiter was extremely friendly and helpful with the menu. I ordered their famous fried chicken, but I was entirely impressed. I will come again to try other dishes.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

3 PC fried chicken I didnt even come up for air, it was divine. I had dreams about it. Will be back. Food

Date: 5 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

April 2024 Hoovers Cooking is all about serving the local community with southern comfort food much of which is locally sourced. I have dined here before a few times in the past and was excited to return. It is located in an area full of new popular eateries, but this place is a landmark. There was plenty of parking and was easy to find. It is all table seating except a few booths. I noticed the staff took their time to seat and serve you. No rushing which made me feel more like being at my parents. It was very calm. I also noticed the Love Rocks TX. slogan all over with a huge collection of painted rocks to spread love which remind when I myself painted a rock during Covid. There was a charm about this place watching an older man painting away. I ordered the 2PC Fried Chicken Dark with 2 House Mates, Macaroni & Cheese and Green Beans, and Sweet Tea. From looking around this place it displays local Austin history all around including items from the Frisco Shop. Once our heavy plates of food arrived the fried chicken looked very good. The food was very hot. I tried a chicken leg and the crust was crunchy and tasty. The chicken was also very delicious. The mac & cheese was great along with the green beans which had chunks of brisket in it. Overall it was really good where it was not spicy at all and perfect for older folks. Really good fried chicken. Planning to return to try the fried catfish or BBQ chicken.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

We were excited to go back but it wasnt what it used to be. The service was great but the flavor was mediocre. Ham steak was great, chicken fried steak lacked flavor.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

If you are an older Austin resident who may remember places like Nighthawk No1 & No2, or Friscos, or Dots and to an extent Threadgills you know wha6to expect when it come to good downhome cooking. HOOVERS might be your best place to eat a plate full of memories. And for you that are visiting or are newer to Austin, it is a great place to cultivate your culinary culture. This humble restaurant is one of the best kept secrets on the east side and is an easy trip for anyone near UT campus. Friendly service, fresh home style meals, and save room for pie!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Only stopped in for a door dash order and Ive never been here but immediately when I walked in, I was kindly greeted by the staff and given a run down on the establishment. I inquired about some menu items since I was unfamiliar and was graciously provided with some samples. As I waited for my Door dash order, I decided to order myself and the food was just as great as the staff. For a first time, now technically customer,.I would highly recommend!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 3

Food is okay. Has a good rep as a long time Austin local joint but I wouldnt put it above kerbey lane or other more modern brunch places.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 1

Rude, poor service, food was blan, over all horrible. Ill NEVER go back.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 3

Best pork chop Ive ever had

Date: 6 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

It doesn t get more local, hometown cooking than the food at Hoover s!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 2

This use to be the best soul food in Austin, but over the last 20 yrs,it has slowly gone down in service, clientele, kitchen and food. Sadly, I doubt I will return. You had a grand run . Food : 1/5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 1

Hoover s was not closed yet. It was about 7:50-7:52 pm and they turned me and my fiancé away. When you make it before a business closes they should let you in because it s what they advertise on their front door otherwise it should say we close at 7:50 pm instead of 8:00 pm. I was ver disappointed.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 3

Date: 7 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 1

This was my first time ever to have experience a Catered Meal let alone a meal from Hoovers and I must say that from reading the comments from 5-6 years ago it seemed that the ratings were good unlike the last comment from about a year ago and now my input. Hoover youre going to have to up your game Brother and become more conscientious of how you earn your money. Because it takes someone who care and if you dont care about your product, it makes us not care. The Jerk Chicken had a lot to be desired. The rest of the things on the Menu were tolerable, but only because of hunger. If the Catered Meal was an Outsourced one then I can understand the dilemma and please accept my apology for it. But, this time its a no, no. In the past Id heard good things about your Business, but now its a different version. Please bring the Hoovers Cooking back so I can give it a 5 Star Rating.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Even thought they were short staffed we received excellent service the food was delicious and came to the table piping hot.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 2

Our group visited Hoovers and found the lunch special to be very nice. However if your going for pie go somewhere else. They serve pie in bowls. The bowls accumulate water, which sits at the bottom making a very soggy bottom. I tipped the bowl on its side and water ran out. Our group travels all over central Texas searching for the best pie. I would place Hoovers close to the bottom for pie. I suggest getting rid of the bowls and use flat plates.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 4

A throwback to eateries of the past. Good food, a rustic setting sitting on old tables, good food odors while you wait.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Always amazing.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 4

Hot damn. This is no frills comfort food. This is a humble restaurant with a 30 minute wait for good reason. We started so the cornbread that was moist with a hint of sweet. Fried chicken etouffe was delicious and flavorful. My husband had the chicken fried steak and it was solid. Shout out to the greens and the creamed spinach. Now home for 2 slices of coconut cream pie!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 1

They charged for an extra plate to split a meal.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 1

This is not the old Hoovers. Coworkers decided to have lunch at Hoovers. The food was terrible. Cornbread was dry, mustard greens were watery, and the mac n cheese was made out of the box. Also, you can only pay with one check. They handed us a blue sheet of paper explaining why they do not do separate checks. This place has gone down hill.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

I enjoyed every bite and my plate was completely clean upon finishing. It was dang close to Grandmas cooking, and brought back wonderful memories of growing up in North Florida. If you appreciate soul food, you will want to visit here!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Great food. Great service. Food

Date: 8 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

I have not words to describe how delicious the food was. 10/10

Date: 8 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Its a cute restaurant. Theyre sadly losing business and costumers because of the back lash of covid 19. Its super friendly and everyone was so welcoming and nice. Please go check it out and help support them! <3

Date: 8 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

The best southern cooking! Been coming here for over 10 years. Love the fried catfish and the mac n cheese. A new fav drink is the smoked added flavor to the bloody mary! And the beetarita...

Date: 8 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

we loved our lunch at hoovers yesterday!! it was phenomenal! my husband got the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and mac and cheese, and i got the fried chicken, all white, with the same sides and the biscuit that comes with it! both meals were so yummy! the wait staff were few but mighty and the service was great! be kind to them as they re super short staffed. they still managed to be super attentive! we will definitely be back!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 1

We chose this place because the of the good reviews but that was a bad decision. As soon as the waiter walked up you could smell the alcohol coming out of him and reaked of cigarettes. Food had no salt, just a bad experience over all. Very disappointing

Date: 8 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Their food is amazing!! I personally recommend the Pork steak with the sauce. It is so delicious . Our server was nice. The atmosphere was a little quiet. But overall this place is amazing!!!! Will definitely be coming back here!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 4

I really like the spinach and the dessert!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Tremendously nice folks and food

Date: 9 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 3

Overpriced and weirdly depressing

Date: 9 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 1

Lets start with a positive service workers were good. Was brought 2 sour lemonade. Mac and cheese was bad. Broccoli was black and rotten. Beans were sour. Corn bread was good. I probably wont return even though some of the bill was removed.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 2

the food was horrible. not seasoned, very bland - i traded in the squash medley - it is okay to use a little garlic powder, onion powder, all purpose seasoning, if you will. There werent any rolls or cornbread - nothing! This cannot be a southern style restaurant without the food that brings the soul together, cornbread.. or a roll. They did however give me a very small ball of jalapeno bread. in a foil wrap and is just as dry. Horrible.. I wont be back . And is truly the worst 21 bucks ive spent this week.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

This was our first visit there and we will definitely be back! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very welcoming and calming. There was only one server and he handled the whole room by himself. Very very well. If you havent been to this little hidden gem, then you definitely need to go! We had the bourbon sliced ham and it was delicious. The portions are definitely more than enough!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Its one of my favorite places to eat. The food is outstanding and incredibly comforting. The customer service is always on point, just like their food.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

The Hot Chicken sandwich was flavorful and delicious to the last bite, but the coleslaw was probably as bland as it coulda been.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 3

I googled restaurants and Hoovers was the first one that popped up! My husband got the Fried Pork Chop and it was really good. It was big BUT have seen bigger, felt like it should come with 2 chops since the price is $18.00. I got the Chicken Fried Chicken and it was very good, only thing I would change is that the gravy had a lot of large bits of pepper in it. I was super excited about the sides I got mac & cheese and cream spinach but unfortunately I was really disappointed in both. The creamed spinach did not taste like spinach at all. It had a strong, overpowering taste that I couldn t quite identify what it was. The mac & cheese, the cheese was really dry and had milk clumps of cheese in it. The napkins were clean but they both had a strong old grease smell to them. The restaurant looked really run down and the bathrooms needed some attention. It had that old grease and unclean smell. When we re back in the area, I think this will be your last choice but The Chicken fried Chicken was really good!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

I like local places where you can get good food nice service and enjoy yourself. This place is the real deal. Do try the fried chicken, but be sure to try some of their daily specials. I had the chicken and dumplings

Date: 10 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

I ordered a whole baked turkey for Thanksgiving which was excellent! I was able to finish its cooking on TG morning adding to it my stuffing etc. My entire family loved it! Parking: Easy parking un front with wheelchair accessibility Kid-friendliness: Family friendly

Date: 10 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 4

Had the fried chicken, mustard greens and mash potatoes. It was like eating fried chicken for the first time. So simple, tasty, crispy batter, moist chicken, just excellent.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 3

solid 3. you can do worse.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Nice place to spend Thanksgiving. This is truly homecooking. They were understaffed but our waiter did a great job taking care of us. I am thankful for Hoovers because I have not been able to cook a large meal for the past few years and Hoovers does that for me. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 2

I gave 2 stars because I actually liked the cranberry cheesecake and chocolate cream pie. The sweet potato praline bread was absolutely gross! Tasted like sugar bread that was hard. The queso was good. However, the chicken fried steak was NOT as i hoped it would be. Tasteless and dry!. The Mac n cheese was probably the worst Ive ever had because it didnt taste like Mac n cheese but cheddar powder noodles. At $17.99 a plate.....this was crazy. I dont believe I would try anything else. I wish I would have read the reviews before driving across town to try it.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 3

Date: 10 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 2

Do you even try?? Called and said they were out of selected dessert. I chose another out of convenience even though it was less cost than my selected item. Then you short me the dessert I selected and my meal! Come on! Do a double check on your orders. Waste of time. Food : 1/5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 3

Date: 10 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 1

Just wanna say I just ate at this place and man I wish they had an option for negative stars... first of all our server could not speak probably due to some kind of illness .. so he was getting really close to our face in order to hear him.. in the process he was literally right over our food talking so hopefully I dont get laryngitis or what ever he had...also stuck his finger in his mouth and handled our disgusting corn bread. Just unacceptable... the food is terrible...I dont know how they are even in business.... man if anyone knows coach Roland tell him to reopen Rolands Soul Food now!!!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 1

My first time at Hoovers. Server had terrible breath with a strong liquor component. Worse, he was hoarse and kept leaning way in to speak. A few days later Im still feeling ill.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Large selection of down home cooking. Had plenty to take home and large selection of country desserts like cobblers, pies and bread pudding.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Stopped in for fried chicken. Didn t disappoint! Very tasty! Will be back again. The staff were awesome also.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 2

Hadnt been here in years. The food wasnt as good as I remembered. I had the chicken fried steak, it wasnt that good. Mashed potatoes, squash and cucumber salad all were bland. I wont go back.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Its good to see our favorite lunch place still open. I recommend the catfish ettouffe. In reality, nothing here is bad. Jalapeño creamed spinach for your side.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 2

Date: 11 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Real local cuisine. Enjoyed Very much. Friendly staff makes it even better. Food : 4/5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Food was fresh,and delicious. Tasted like Moms cooking. A definite return is instore.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Great food and service! Chicken Fried Steak was wonderful. Hope to go back and try something else.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 3

Date: 11 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 2

The food was not as good as I remember.

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 1

I havent been here in a couple years.. so I decided to come by and give it a try.. First off the restaurant had a weird smell as if they were mopping with a dirty mop or water. It was so bad my girlfriend said she could taste it. Also the floor was still sticky as we walked. I ordered the chicken fried chicken, When I received my food the portions were very small. I asked the server what happened the chicken used to be bigger. He said before they used to smash it before and now its thicker (it wasnt thick at all). The mash potatoes were similar to a box kind and they were cold. The food had no flavor or seasoning. I also noticed they only had two sides and asked what happened they used to have three sides before. The guy at the register said it changed 3 months ago and that the cost of food has gone up. After paying 50$ for two meals we were still hungry. One review on here mentioned how Lubys would be better and I think Id have to agree. Its really sad to see the quality and potion size go down. After this experience I will never come back.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 1

This place is disgusting in my opinion. They are serving food that is old and fried in old grease. The flavors of their food is old oil and no seasoning. My boyfriend took one bite of the Austin Tex wings and he was grossed out. As soon as we walked out the restaurant he was gagging. When we got home he was throwing up. I ate a few bites of my fried chicken and mashed potatoes but there was no flavor. I barely ate off my plate. They did take the wings off of our ticket. But the fact that my boyfriend got food poisoning is disgusting. I will never eat here again.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 1

Aus tex wings got me sick nasty old food dont waist your time

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 1

very very disappointing

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 3

Hoovers does a lot of classic southern style comfort food. If that is what you crave then this place is worth a visit. Unfortunately for me it didnt seem all that special. Food wise it was as if you took what used to be good 15 years ago and froze that idea. There is just too much competition with better tasting food these days.

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Oh wow!! Excellent food! Great staff! We will come again for sure. Huge portions and very reasonably priced. You must come here if you are in the area. You will not be disappointed.

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 2

Chicken tasted a day old. Sides are mediocre at best. Desserts have no flavor. Just moved to Austin so maybe the food was good in the past. I m done.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Best meal I have ever had in Austin. A true hidden gem!

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Everything I tasted on this menu was amazing. The waitstaff was so kind. Everyone donate to this places gofundme if you can t eat here because they re struggling to come back after Covid. They deserve to survive and thrive!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Best Southern Comfort Resteraunt in Austin. Be sure and try their Southern classic Chicken Fried Steak. Nice cut of meat. Excellent breading and barely fits on the plate.

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Great fresh home style cooking

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 3

Dude was acting like I was bothering by me asking if I could order a salad before my meal and the chicken fried chicken was kinda plane

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Great as always

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Best Home Cooking in Austin. Portions are great, sides are amazing. You wont be disappointed. Update 8/30. Got takeout and everything was organized and cooked perfectly.

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Our server was attentive, even during a lunch rush. The food was great and the portions were generous.

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 1

Ordered over $100 worth of food for Fathers Day to gift a friend a special meal.The one highlight is that since I had cash only they kindly allowed me to place an order over the phone and I was able to pay when I arrived. Based on the reviews I ordered the chicken, macncheese,yams, collard greens and even doubled up on the desserts ( peach cobbler, sweet potato pie). Unfortunately all the food was exceptionally bland. The peach cobbler ( was more of a pie than a cobbler)and the sweet potato pie were awful. This ruined my gift as well as left us hungry since the food wasnt even tolerable. Very disappointed, and if you do a search for soul food and get Hoovers as a result, like I did keep searching because this isnt that.

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Loved the spicy chicken sandwich. My spouse had the chicken fried steak and loved it. Would definitely go back when we are in Austin.

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 2

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

delicious all around, the sweetest people on staff, i recommend the hot sausage and a slice of sweet potato cheesecake

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 1

I can remember when Hoovers 1st opened you had to wait to get in and get service. Food, drinks and the dessert was unbelievable tasty! Good old days! We wanted a good chicken fried steak so we headed to Hoovers, there was no wait, we walked right in. I m sad to even leave this review, the food was horrible. Our chicken fried steak was nothing but breading, no taste. The jalapeño cream spinach, which was one of my favorites back in the day it was awful. The place looked really run down and it was really warm in the restaurant. Really disappointed.

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 4

First time eating here. The food was good. The service was a little slow but not bad. Will definitely try it again.

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Just some really well done country classics. Have a beeterita!

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Excellent food...will return for sure

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Delicious homemade food. All of the employees were amazing! Bravo! Kid-friendliness: Absolutely kid friendly! Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 1

Worst fried chicken I ever had in my life. cornbread and biscuits tasted like old gym socks. FYI it s OK to use a little seasoning.Hoover food is disgusting!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 1

I was so excited to try this place. I ordered typical southern comfort food, Chicken-Fried Chicken Breast, macaroni and cheese, Mustard Greens and mashed potatoes and gravy. The macaroni and cheese was so over cooked, I didnt need to chew. The Greens had a weird sweet taste and chicken breast was not seasoned. Nothing was. The mashed potatoes and gravy were ok enough to eat. Everything else I trashed. I was also given two of stalest cornbread muffins, that gave church pantry vibes. $40+ for a scoop of mashed potatoes and gravy I dont see myself ordering here again.

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Wet juicy thick pork chop and a frozen margarita what more could a girl want!

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 2

The food is basic and bland. I do not recommend the gumbo or the quesadilla. See picture below. They should just call it Dilla because wheres the Quesa? Its a step up from Lubys, but thats not saying much.

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Im a huge fan of the chicken sandwich, the service was very quick and the prices are fair for eating downtown

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Austin staple. One of the few left Hole in the wall but good food and service Parking: Weekdays lunch pretty busy

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 3

For this place posting all their accolades in the front for every one to see. I wasnt impressed with the food,it was just ok. I had the chicken fried steak. With fries and fried okra. The side of okra came in a little tiny bowl of what look like a small queso bowl. It literally had 13 pieces of okra in it. I mean if your gonna charge 20 dollars for a plate at least give the customer some good portions. If this place used to be glorious I think it has fallen off a bit. Im not gonna say its a total bust but its not the greatest either. Going back across Town Lake to the southside.

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 4

Hoovers reputation goes along ways! This well know spot that came highly recommend. The food didn t knock my socks and Im wondering if the places has lost a little of its shine everyone pleasant. The food was good not great.

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 4

Delicious- make sure to get cobbler and bread pudding.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 1

I used to come all the time over a span of 18 yrs but the food gets worse every visit. I decided to try it again after a year or so. I wanted the chicken fried chicken with etouffee sauce on the side. I was told it would be an extra charge which was fine. The guy ringing me up said he could put it as the chicken etouffee. I wanted to make sure it was the chicken fried chicken and not regular fried chicken. He said he been there for a while and knew how to ring it up. I came back to exchange my food because the sauce was on top of the chicken sitting on a bed of rice. I dont care for soggy chicken which is why I told him on the side. While waiting there a young waitress was irritated and getting an attitude over her customers. Hoovers started out great but service and food has declined and most of the time its not even seasoned and lacks flavor. I really had high hopes for this place cause Austin needs more soul food places. I can save my money and cook better food at home without the frustration.

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

I love the food. Its like eating at my families table in Georgia. The food comes fast and is always hot. Excellent service with a smile. Its a must go whenever Im in Austin. Parking: Parking is located right in front of the building.

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Great food would return again Vegetarian options: Several options on the menu seafood,steak,other options etc. Parking: Great location Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Delicious

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 2

The dinner wasnt as good as the brunch I had since years ago. I was disappointed. I got the catfish strips not filets. They were very bland. The Cajun rice was also bland. The mashed potatoes were chewy because of so much potato skin left on. The chicken fried chicken, was bland. The green beans were very stringy. I gave my meal away and bought something else. I was very disappointed.

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 2

Customer service decent. The greens were not it for me at all. Aside of that the food is average in my opinion. There s no love put into the food.

Date: a year ago