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Sandy's Hamburgers ~ Austin, Texas


First visit: May 2023

The next day promised to be more relaxed and it was. Even though the crowds were larger, they were more casual buyers. So it was less intense and I had more freedom while JL worked the tables. We had a light breakfast. By the way, we stayed at the Springhill Suites in south Austin. Not a really great hotel. One of those that uses the excuse they can't find any workers so they can't clean the room each day. Yea, right. Yet, they have no problem charging extra. That they somehow manage to do. They do the "needful" though. Clean sheets, semi-hot shower, the air conditioning works. I slept no problem. The breakfast buffet blows however. It's really bad. I was lucky to get a bagel from them. Anyway...

It's lunch time, and because I have a bit more freedom, I had time to walk across the street. We had a few options, but JL was set on Sandy's. I've never been, but it looks like the ultimate RJG kind of place! They've been serving burgers since 1946, long before the hipsters remade the neighborhood. It's a throwback to a simpler time.

I like that they have a walkup. Ordered a couple of double cheeseburgers and fries and walked it back for us to chow down. Ah - the simple pleasure of eating a well made cheeseburger. If looking for chain comparisons, I'd go with Whataburger. Similar size and style. Except Whataburger probably cleans their grill. You don't get that "1946 old grill" flavor just anywhere! JL loved it and said it was his favorite burger of the trip. If you're in the area - go here.

5/10/23 (new entry)

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