Short Stop, Manchaca
78 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/austinfood, r/Austin30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 15 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people recommend the Short Stop chain for its plain cheeseburger; this listing is the Manchaca and William Cannon outlet, which commenters name. Some rank its burgers above P. Terry's, though some concede it is not the best burger around. Two describe the place as run-down, one liking that and one wanting a refresh.
Address
Short Stop, 6920 Menchaca Rd B, Austin, TX 78745
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Plain cheeseburger
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Short Stop, Manchaca, as the crow flies.
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/jcook1991 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Admits it isn't the top burger around, but says they love its simple, honest style.
- Recommendsu/Coujelais in r/austinfood · Nov 2024
Names Short Stop when asked where to order a bag of cheeseburgers.
- Recommendsu/JohnBrambleberry in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Calls it a fast-food chain but says they have never regretted eating there and praises the food.
- Recommendsu/imthemelloman in r/austinfood · Jul 2025taste
Says Short Stop is the spot for a classic greasy burger and praises its chicken slammer meal with pie.
- Recommendsu/J0hnRedcorn in r/Austin · Jun 2026
Lists Short Stop among good local spots.
- Recommendsu/insurlifeance in r/austinfood · Nov 2023
Names Short Stop as their cheap burger pick.
- Recommendsu/somecow in r/austinfood · May 2026
Suggests Short Stop as another option that should be added to the list.
- Recommendsu/zorkempire in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Says Short Stop is much better than P. Terry's for them, knowing that's an unpopular view.
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- Recommendsu/derSchwamm11 in r/austinfood · Apr 2026value
Recently found it; not top-tier, but says the combo tastes better and costs less than Whataburger's.
- Recommendsu/MaximallyInclusive in r/austinfood · Jul 2025ambience
Ranks Short Stop higher; says its run-down feel is a good thing, though not for everyone.
- Recommendsu/OleDaneBoy in r/austinfood · Oct 2026value
Calls it the best budget burger in town.
- Recommendsu/stevendaedelus in r/austinfood · Nov 2024taste
Recommends that branch specifically, crediting its conveyor-style grill for making the burgers better.
- Recommendsu/fuckaduckforabuck in r/austinfood · Aug 2026consistency
Visits every Wednesday; admits it's neither the best value nor top burger, yet it satisfies them every time.
- Recommendsu/jacox200 in r/austinfood · Nov 2024
Confident Short Stop can fulfill a large bag-of-burgers request.
- Recommendsu/rrrrrxxxx in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Says they love the chain and still visit often despite losing two locations recently.
- Recommendsu/soloburrito in r/austinfood · Jul 2025
Says they love and support both places equally.
- Recommendsu/frvrhngry512 in r/austinfood · Aug 2026
Names Shortstop as the answer for this question.
- Recommendsu/Casual_ahegao_NJoyer in r/austinfood · Nov 2024
Names Short Stop as one of two options for the order.
- Recommendsu/fsck101 in r/austinfood · Nov 2024taste
Says the Manchaca and Wm Cannon location has the same grill setup and assumes all locations do.
- Recommendsu/RoleModelsinBlood31 in r/austinfood · Nov 2024variety
Believes Short Stop already offers this exact setup.
- Recommendsu/SSBHuesos in r/austinfood · Jul 2025
Loves both spots but leans Short Stop, a place they grew up with.
- Recommendsu/ChopGoesTheWeasel in r/austinfood · Aug 2026taste
Concedes P. Terry's has stronger branding, yet judges Short Stop's burger even better.
- Recommendsu/Fromoogiewithlove in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Calls it underrated; lacks specialty burgers, but a plain cheeseburger there is hard to beat.
- Recommendsu/HeyJoe459 in r/austinfood · Aug 2025
Ranks Short Stop last of six but says they'd be content eating at any of them.
- Recommendsu/jmercer28 in r/austinfood · Nov 2024
Calls Short Stop a good option for the order.
- Recommendsu/New_Manner5173 in r/austinfood · Nov 2023
Names Short Stop as their cheap burger pick.
- Caveatu/oldfrankandjesus in r/austinfood · Jul 2025consistency
Repeatedly told only drinks were available since the grill was down.
- Caveatu/onaspectrum in r/austinfood · Nov 2023price
Says the double-meat burger there costs too much to be called cheap.
- Caveatu/Traditional-Bunch430 in r/austinfood · Jul 2025ambience
Agrees it is run-down and needs a refresh.
- Mixedu/milfordmankyle in r/austinfood · Jul 2025taste
Says the patty has the best flavor but the other components are weaker.
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