This profile has not been claimed by the business owner or representative.
Claim this business to update business information, get appointment requests, engage visitors with web chat, and more!
Hill's Cafe
- American
- Austin, TX
About this business
Specialties A local South Austin hot spot since 1947, Hills Cafe has been serving up the best southern comfort food, steaks and BBQ anyone could ask for. An old Austin original with live music, catering, outdoor dining and large oak trees, Hill's Cafe is a destination for great food and fun! Did we mention a full bar and awesome drink prices? Join us for a great meal, cold beer and live music. We serve southern comfort food just like you like it. Enjoy southern favorites including pork spare ribs, juicy burgers and our famou... read more
Location details
4700 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78745, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. | |
| Sat | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. | |
| Sun | 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
Inconsistent – I am really rooting for Hill's because they are just right down the street for me...but I have gotten the best meals and the worst from this place. I got a sizzling steak from them once and it was fantastic, but the next time I went...it hardly had any flavor and was very overcooked. Same thing with their chopped sandwich...it is phenomenal but one time I got a VERY VERY dry batch of meat and it was so hard to swallow. I love the rolls but twice...I've been gipped and wasn't given any at all! I just sort of st... read more
Good Music, AWFUL food – I have read through a couple of the other reviews, and have to completely agree with most. Honestly, I find positive things in almost everything, but the food at Hill's is terrible. I took my entire family there once, and needless to say, nobody was impressed and I was slightly embarassed. Watch out for the barbecue plates. If they ask if you want the "bubba cut" (which means thick slices of brisket), expect a couple of whitish-grey pieces of fat with a little bit of grey colored meat clinging to it ... read more
Terrible service and screaming children! – I took my boyfriend here because we wanted something besides Mexican for a change. I had been to this restaurant once about 4 years ago and remembered the food being good. Plus it's close to my new apartment. Anyhow, the hostess was not very friendly. We were sat a tiny booth even though there were other larger tables available. We waited for WELL OVER 20 minutes before a waiter even came to our table and asked for our drink order. And the entire time we were eating, there was a scr... read more
Re-Visit – I gave this place a bad review about a year and a half ago. Recently, I went back there with some people from work and I was impressed with some of the changes. To begin with, I heard that they serve a really good burger. I ordered their standard burger with cheese and fries and it was definitely a winner. One of the better burgers in Austin. But what impressed me most was the wait staff. I think that the owners have taken care to make sure that the servers are more professional and polite. After my burger experie... read more
Not worth the service – I've been to Hill's a couple of times and both were undesirable experiences. The customer service is something to be desired. Bar staff and front hostess service is rude and uncaring. Although the food is good I won't be back to Hill's
Venerable Austin landmark is a home-cookin' cafe with live music on the side. – In Short Hill's Cafe dates back to the 1940s, and has the look and feel of an old-time country cafe with vinyl booths. Outside, an enormous oak spreads leafy limbs over a patio, complete with a homey shack and live-music stage. Popular entrees include the Texas Rancher's Choice, a 12-ounce sirloin served with a sweet potato with praline sauce. Other soul-food classics include chicken-fried steak, green beans, slow-cooked mashed potatoes and peach... read more
Yummy – When I want to eat really bad...which mean I want good old fashioned chicken fried steak smothered in gravy, this is where I go. I have to go for lunch, though, b/c the dinner portion is just too big (2 steaks!). I usually get the fried corn and mashed potatoes on the side, and oh goodness, they are to die for. Husband gets the green beans, and they are just like my grandmother used to make...amazing!
Comfort/Southern food – My husband had the barbecue sampler and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the Chicken fried steak and was impressed. The decor is very casual and group-friendly. Definitely worth checking it out when you are craving for that home-cooking!
Terrible – They advertise a Happy hour, but don't have one. I order the full slap of ribs, no flavor and very dry. Wife order there famous chicken fried steak, tasted like chicken fried leather.
Frequently asked questions about Hill's Cafe
How is Hill's Cafe rated?
Hill's Cafe has a 4.1 star rating with 667 reviews.
When is Hill's Cafe open?
Hill's Cafe is open now. It will close at 10:00 p.m.
Need help? Contact us.
Speak with a specialist to learn how you can grow with Birdeye. We are reachable at profiles@birdeye.com