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To date you have access to 6111 reviews from 9 website(s). The median rating for Hoover's Cooking is 4.2, signifying that guests have a very high opinion of this restaurant.

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 6111 reviews

What User likes about Hoover's Cooking:
The best home kitchen in Austin. Hoover is an icon around these parts and its food is amazing. Personal favorites of me are the meat loaf, chicken dumplings and fried chicken, but there is really no bad choice on the menu. Last, but certainly not least, are the endless amount of secondary dishes and desserts. Love this place! View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Hoover's Cooking:
Iced Tea is excellent! All these covid precautions and the bathroom stinks of stale urine with no HOT water for handwashing? Floor in dining area is dirty and needs a good sweep and mop and (if present hot water. Table coverings are worn and have some tears in the corners. No offensive odors in the dining area so far and the staff is alright. Currently partial table service. My food was served HOT. (a rarity in Austi... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Restaurantji
3.4 ★ from 503 reviews
Theresa
12.10.2024 - 10:04

Love Hoover’s Cooking! Food was fantastic, as always! We no longer live in the Austin area but always stop here if we’re even close to Austin!

Jetara
12.10.2024 - 10:04

Been coming here since I was a kid. Never had a bad experience. I hope this place stays open and can even grow a little. Always reminds me of family and great t...

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Maria
12.10.2024 - 10:04

I hadn’t been to Hoovers for a while. Today, a friend and I had lunch there. Dining area was almost empty, which I didn’t understand since it’s been usually ful...

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Katie
12.10.2024 - 10:04

Staff was nice but the food was pretty bad. It was greasy and bland.

Rex
12.10.2024 - 10:04

First time here. The service was great. Our waiter was very friendly. The chicken and dumplings were very tasty, as was the mac and cheese. The sweet tea wasn't...

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Menulist
2.8 ★ from 5 reviews

Beautiful house friendly staff family atmosphere. Big Mac n cheese and roasted okra good food good price. Will return.

Decided to come here for a lunch work meeting. The fish came out hot and fresh. However sweet potatoes/ yams came out cold. Asked waiter to send back. They came...

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Haven’t been here in a couple years. I’m wondering when did they stop seasoning the food? Little to no seasoning in the Mac n cheese and absolutely none in the...

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Ordered online ahead of time, drove 25 mins in traffic only to be be told they didnt have the order. They was able to get order made quickly, drove another 25mi...

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The best home kitchen in Austin. Hoover is an icon around these parts and its food is amazing. Personal favorites of me are the meat loaf, chicken dumplings and...

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INT Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 3183 reviews
Mary
21.07.2023 - 13:03

First of all, the food is awesome. It reminds me of my childhood. And no one makes butterbeans like my Mama. OMG. The pies. This food will fix bad politics! But...

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Veronica
21.07.2023 - 13:03

This was my first time at Hoovers. We arrived as the restaurant was opening, and there were already people waiting to get in, so I knew this place was going to...

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Kristi
21.07.2023 - 13:03

GREAT food at a reasonable price! Our waiter, Kevin, was so friendly and amazing! Chicken fried steak, catfish, wings, bread pudding, margaritas! All superb! An...

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Mark
21.07.2023 - 13:03

Since I've been in the ATX (23yrs), Hoovers has always been an exceptional place. The taste and flavors are spot on! Southern hospitality at its finest . The st...

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Frances
21.07.2023 - 13:03

The food is delicious. We drive up from San Antonio to eat here. The Jalapeno Creamed Spinach was fantastic and we love the sweet potato biscuits. Also, the swe...

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Metroguide
4.0 ★ from 2 reviews

eating here is great, I love her tex mex schirr. However, the prices for their quality and portion are somewhat high.

The food here is great, I love their tex mex dishes. However, the prices are a bit high for their quality and portions.

Diningguide
3.0 ★ from 1 reviews

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