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Sunday: "Kids Eat Free" 5pm-close
Monday: "Half Price Burger Night"
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THE LEGEND
In 1953, The
Frisco Shop opened its doors as part of Harry Akin's successful Night Hawk chain, which
included a popular steakhouse and a 24-hour
restaurant next to the University of Texas.
Helmed by
Akin, the small diner boasted of the famed Frisco
burger, which, at the time, was Austin's only
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Today this
time-tested favorite still remains one of their most
requested items on the menu, in addition to other
traditional favorites such as the enchiladas, country
biscuits and, of course, The Frisco Shop's famed pies.
Akin, a former actor,
started his local restaurant empire in 1932 with Night
Hawk No.1 on South Congress. A true entrepreneur
in every sense, Akin developed innovations such as late
night service, and even raised his own corn-fed beef to
ensure the quality of food. He hired women and
minorities before it was politically correct to do so.
In the turbulent civil rights era, Akin was the first
Austin restaurateur to integrate his restaurants. |
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The Frisco at it's new location at 6801 Burnet Rd.
Click here to see pictures from
the Grand Reopening
Akin liked to tell
his staff, "There's nothing accidental about quality."
Today, that same quality and customer service can be
found in every meal served at The Frisco Shop. People of
all ages still come to the diner to enjoy a good
home-cooked meal. And much of the appeal comes
from its staff, who still call customers "hon" and fuss
at the cooks if the serving is not big enough to meet
their standards.
As Austin continues
to grow, it's comforting to know that Akin's Legend still
lives on at The Frisco Shop. |
