Phil's Ice House, 78704
25 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Austin, r/austinfood29 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Phil's Ice House, a local business with more than one Austin outlet; this listing is the one a few commenters name by its zip code, while one favors an outlet in a different zip code. Many name its veggie burger, a couple name its chili cheeseburger, one credits the jalapeño cheddar bun at that outlet for making the burger, and a couple call it consistent. A couple find the buns too sweet, and one finds the burgers mediocre.
Address
Phil's Ice House, 2901 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Veggie burger, Chili cheeseburger, Brentwood burger
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/J0hnRedcorn in r/Austin · Jun 2026
Adds Phil's to the list of good local spots.
- Recommendsu/Traditional_Bake_787 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025value
Calls this spot's burgers superior and much cheaper than the Koko's option.
- Recommendsu/wokawoka2 in r/Austin · Jun 2026consistency
Says the 78704 burger at Phil's is always consistent.
- Recommendsu/Crazyguyintn in r/austinfood · Mar 2025consistency
Always picks Phil's Ice House and finds it reliably good on each visit.
- Recommendsu/aliosarus in r/austinfood · Nov 2024taste
Calls it really good; the veggie burger was convincing enough to make them doubt it's veggie.
- Recommendsu/voelkergirl in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Offers Phil's Ice House as one of two picks for a chili cheeseburger.
- Recommendsu/YouBoxEmYouShipEm in r/Austin · Apr 2025
Names Phil's Ice House for veggie burgers.
- Recommendsu/MaynardIsLord721 in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Gives Phil's as their answer to the favorite-burger question.
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- Recommendsu/nolefan45 in r/austinfood · Feb 2024
Names Phil's Icehouse as a direct answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/Equivalent-Shoe6239 in r/austinfood · Nov 2024taste
Expresses strong love for its veggie burger.
- Recommendsu/JayVP3 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Names Phil's as their veggie burger pick.
- Recommendsu/john-witty-suffix in r/Austin · Apr 2025taste
Says Phil's Ice House is their favorite veggie burger.
- Caveatu/yoyoMaximo in r/austinfood · Aug 2024taste
Finds the burgers mediocre and identifies the mention as Phil's Icehouse.
- Recommendsu/tedderz2022 in r/austinfood · Nov 2023
Names Phil's Ice House as a pick, giving its zip code.
- Recommendsu/thespacebetweenstars in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Calls Phil's Icehouse a straightforward classic in its burger list.
- Mixedu/TexasAT4 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Agrees the buns run sweet, but likes the chili as a burger topping.
- Recommendsu/Constant_Car_676 in r/Austin · Jun 2026
Rates Phil's Ice House above Hat Creek and kid-friendly.
- Recommendsu/anco3393 in r/austinfood · Mar 2025taste
Likes Phil's bun and juiciness and says it's been relatively affordable.
- Mixedu/wwalken in r/austinfood · Mar 2025taste
Liked the veggie patty, especially a Violet Crown style, but found it heavy in calories.
- Recommendsu/Frigg_of_Nature in r/austinfood · Nov 2024taste
Adores its veggie burger and onion rings; calls the combo divine.
- Recommendsu/TwistedMemories in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Lists Phil's among spots with good chili burgers.
- Recommendsu/Tvbuster in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Says they're hooked on this place and calls its burgers excellent, plus cheap local beers.
- Recommendsu/negradelnorte in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Names Phil's as a veggie burger pick.
- Recommendsu/alphiesmom in r/Austin · Apr 2025taste
Calls Phil's their favorite veggie burger, though not the minis.
- Recommendsu/twilightnoir in r/austinfood · Jan 2024
Names Phil's as the burger answer.
- Caveatu/BuckSoul in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
On a past visit, found the bun overly sweet, almost like a donut.
- Recommendsu/ptracey in r/austinfood · Jun 2026taste
Would rather pay for the Brentwood burger from Phil's Icehouse than for P. Terry's.
- Recommendsu/Elmusicoo in r/austinfood · Mar 2025consistency
Has been their go-to for years, favoring the 78750 burger.
- Recommendsu/AustinZXTT in r/austinfood · Apr 2024taste
Calls Phil's pretty good and says its 78704 location's jalapeño cheddar bun is what makes the burger.
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