Franklin BBQ

[swTXSU 18]

Do people still go there?  I honestly don't have time anymore to stand in line for half a day to get some BBQ.  Haven't been since way before the fire took out the pits.  Is it still an all day experience? 

[Radical Larry 28,566]

Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded.

[elfenix 34,227]

No one goes there anymore, it's too crowded.

[Jerry Callo 8,699]

Drove by today at 12:45 and the line went outside, down the stairs, along the building to the edge of the parking lot.

[HenryJames 66,038]

Is that long?

[Radical Larry 28,566]

The line was long but distinguished. 

[MidTexHorn 822]

Went over Christmas break. Got there around 8:50, line was down the street and around the corner. They told me I had no shot at getting in, so I left.

[HenryJames 66,038]

Tell it again!

[bigup2dahorns 3,343]

It’s easy. Pre order 5 pounds. Drive around to the back. Wait zero minutes. Pick up ??? Profit. 

[Pescado_Rojo 19,416]

How far in advance do you have to order 5 lbs?

 

[kevwun 15,770]

I think it changes based on demand.  You have to check the website and see what days are available.

Edited March 27, 2018 by kevwun

[Hookem2102 3]

You can pretty much always get a pre-order within 2 weeks, same week on occasion. 

It's really easy.

[HenryJames 66,038]

37 minutes ago, Pescado_Rojo said:

How far in advance do you have to order 5 lbs?

 

PM baboontyme.

[Neonmoon 38,129]

I pre-ordered a couple weeks back. Waited zero minutes. Still the King

Pro Tip: buy it whole and slice it yourself. keeps the flavor. 

[swTXSU 18]

How does the line take the length?

Sounds like pre-order is the way to go. What is the minimum?

Edited March 27, 2018 by swTXSU

[Baboontyme 2,809]

2 hours ago, HenryJames said:

PM baboontyme.

 

https://preorder.franklinbbq.com/pickup

 

Current first available pickup date is April 10. 

[utee94 15,810]

2 hours ago, Hookem2102 said:

You can pretty much always get a pre-order within 2 weeks, same week on occasion. 

It's really easy.

 

Not if you want it on a weekend.  It can be 6 weeks or more if you're looking for a weekend slot.

[swraith 346]

The line is not worth it. We have done pickup for several work luncheons in the office. 

[Tap 58]

Haven't been since he was in the trailer between starseeds and fiesta...

[Paco 1,934]

2 minutes ago, Tap said:

Haven't been since he was in the trailer between starseeds and fiesta...

You mean between the strip club and the dildo shop?

[futureman 22,444]

my favorite thing at franklin is pointing at the idiots in line when I drive past on my way to micklethwait. 

[Tap 58]

That too, and maybe a kayak shop where I took hunters ed like 20 years ago somewhere in that stretch too

['stache 21,801]

I’m a big Franklin fan. Watched his show and read his book. So I’m compelled to go this Friday while in town. I’m not a fan of the line though. How early do I need to get in line? Can we bring a cooler and beer? If I say fuck it, where should I go instead?

[4th&Five 41,519]

You can bring a cooler and beer. You can also preorder if you’re getting more than 5lbs. 

[Dutch 4,465]

https://preorder.franklinbbq.com/

Check your date and see if it’s available. Pre-order is definitely the way to go; you’ll be out in under 30 mins. 

[utee94 15,810]

Pre-order looks like it's currently out to 9/11.  Which actually isn't bad, sometimes it's 3-4 weeks even for midweek.  But if you want it on a weekend, it appears the earliest available dates are 9/21 and 9/22.

['stache 21,801]

I wish I had researched preorders a few weeks ago.  Too late.  Guess it's tailgating or choosing someplace else.  I make the decision Friday morning.

[VABuckeye 2,472]

Pick me up some and ship it.  Thanks.

[TornACL 7,698]

Waiting in line at Franklin isn't like waiting in line for other things.

It really is like tailgating. Grab 3 friends, some tailgate chairs, and a cooler and your interminable 4 hour wait will just seem like a little bit of time bullshitting with your buddies.

 

[AustinMT 952]

4 minutes ago, TornACL said:

Waiting in line at Franklin isn't like waiting in line for other things.

It really is like tailgating. Grab 3 friends, some tailgate chairs, and a cooler and your interminable 4 hour wait will just seem like a little bit of time bullshitting with your buddies.

 

Is it like Waiting for Godot?

[irishtexan 11,515]

Franklin is the best bbq i've ever had, but it's not "five hour wait" better than some other places around here. Go to Mickelthwait or Valentina's. 

Edited September 4, 2018 by irishtexan

[LonghornGoodfella 114]

39 minutes ago, TornACL said:

Waiting in line at Franklin isn't like waiting in line for other things.

It really is like tailgating. Grab 3 friends, some tailgate chairs, and a cooler and your interminable 4 hour wait will just seem like a little bit of time bullshitting with your buddies.

 

This but do it in late fall or winter and it’s even better. But just once. 

[HenryJames 66,038]

I waited in line for your mom once.

[GringoSalado 1,651]

3 minutes ago, HenryJames said:

I waited in line for your mom once.

Moist or lean?

['stache 21,801]

46 minutes ago, TornACL said:

Waiting in line at Franklin isn't like waiting in line for other things.

It really is like tailgating. Grab 3 friends, some tailgate chairs, and a cooler and your interminable 4 hour wait will just seem like a little bit of time bullshitting with your buddies.

 

Only problem is we're flying in, so we'd have to pick up some chairs and a cheap styrofoam cooler for the wait.  It would just be me and one buddy.  The third did it a few years ago and won't go with us this time.  He wants to try La Barbecue.

[Steamboat1874 4,052]

Fuck that shit...just go to Dan's.

[Neonmoon 38,129]

19 minutes ago, 'stache said:

Only problem is we're flying in, so we'd have to pick up some chairs and a cheap styrofoam cooler for the wait.  It would just be me and one buddy.  The third did it a few years ago and won't go with us this time.  He wants to try La Barbecue.

Go to La Barbecue, it is also delicious as fuck 

[HenryJames 66,038]

21 minutes ago, GringoSalado said:

Moist or lean?

Dry as fuck.

[TornACL 7,698]

La BBQ, Micklethwait, Valentina's. You can't go wrong at any and the wait (I assume) on a Friday shouldn't be too bad.  La BBQ has a pretty decent line on Saturdays, I've walked past it twice on my way to the preorder counter in the back.

If it was me I'd go to La BBQ on Friday for lunch and Valentina's for Saturday breakfast...Real Deal Holyfields

 

[DoobieWah 1,435]

On 9/2/2018 at 9:01 AM, 'stache said:

I’m a big Franklin fan. Watched his show and read his book. So I’m compelled to go this Friday while in town. I’m not a fan of the line though. How early do I need to get in line? Can we bring a cooler and beer? If I say fuck it, where should I go instead?

Forget la B. You're a fan of AF, then go wait the line. When will you get another chance?

I did it once a few years ago and got there about 9:30 and we ate about 1.

I wouldn't do it again, but I'm glad I did it once.

Go early, take beer. You don't need a chair.

Edited September 4, 2018 by DoobieWah

[ImissWallyPryor 9,046]

50 minutes ago, HenryJames said:

Dry as fuck.

Dry but definitely not lean.

[Deej 76,756]

1 hour ago, 'stache said:

Only problem is we're flying in, so we'd have to pick up some chairs and a cheap styrofoam cooler for the wait.  It would just be me and one buddy.  The third did it a few years ago and won't go with us this time.  He wants to try La Barbecue.

Just rent an electric scooter and stand on it the entire time. Nothing more Austin.

[DougO 5,243]

I've been to Black Box three times. Never waited in line a single minute, total. Ate when I was hungry, at my usual eating time. Did not get stabbed. But I would probably prefer it to waiting in a four hour line.

[EE2B 1,565]

Moist or lean?

She had the sausage.

['stache 21,801]

Just rent an electric scooter and stand on it the entire time. Nothing more Austin.

I’ve been working on my hipster mustache to fit in while I’m in town.

[irishtexan 11,515]

Those went out of style like 5 years ago. Now you'll just look like a gay dude. nttawwt

[next2naus 439]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuInkEF_dQg

 

that place is dead anyway

[Jerry Callo 8,699]

17 hours ago, 'stache said:

Only problem is we're flying in, so we'd have to pick up some chairs and a cheap styrofoam cooler for the wait.  It would just be me and one buddy.  The third did it a few years ago and won't go with us this time.  He wants to try La Barbecue.

La Barbecue allows pre-orders a few days in advance (you might be a day late).  No minimums required and you can pick up at the side window.

 

[luke duke 6,412]

Only problem is we're flying in, so we'd have to pick up some chairs and a cheap styrofoam cooler for the wait.  It would just be me and one buddy.  The third did it a few years ago and won't go with us this time.  He wants to try La Barbecue.

Isn’t there a guy that rents chairs?

[utee05 9]

I agree franklin is about the experience of tailgating and then enjoying delicious bbq after about 3hrs of waiting. I try to do this at least once a year since it is fun to do.

If I want good bbq I just go to kerlin.