Franklin Barbecue, East Austin

Calls it consistently good and traditional, and suggests weekday early-afternoon visits for brisket.

Calls out Franklin as slow compared to Terry Black's.

Confirms the line is real and calls it great brisket, though notes other good brisket exists.

Lists Franklins fourth in a brisket ranking.

Says you must try Franklin; line moves faster than expected; focus on the meats.

Says it is still the best.

Considers it the best brisket in town, but only slightly, and the wait a big time commitment for short trips.

Calls Franklin the Texas gold standard for barbecue.

Calls it great, especially the brisket and ribs; sides are unremarkable.

Thinks Franklin is worth it and recalls only a short line around 7:45 on a Friday.

Says it is the best brisket in the world and the rest is solid, though debates whether a long wait is justified.

Praises the brisket but prefers other places for a broader barbecue meal and sides.

Complains that the line moves unnecessarily slowly.

Poster names it as a favorite Austin BBQ spot visitors should try.

Reports getting a meal with a short queue on a separate visit.

Calls Franklin fantastic for diners willing to wait.

Agrees Franklin ranks among the best barbecue joints across Texas.

Agrees it is among the best barbecue joints in Texas.

Says the line experience is absolutely worth it and the barbecue is amazing.

Calls it legit delicious but says the hype is ridiculous and equal barbecue exists elsewhere.

Says if you just want great barbecue there are better places without the wait.

Advises skipping Franklin entirely due to F1 and game crowds