Fried catfish was delicious - absolutely perfect. Service was good. Everything else, lackluster. Sat near a table that was very vocally unhappy with the service and food. Would come back if food was better. I thought the greens were sweet - but the table near us felt like that was unacceptable and returned their food. Frankly, I don't think it was THAT bad. It just wasn't great. It feels like this business has seen better times - and I hope it will again.
We enjoyed Hoovers very much. The menu is extensive and the food was outstanding. The dining room was surprisingly quiet enough to do business. I’ll go again.
I went there after seeing the chicken fried steak on TV and it didn't disappoint. The plate came with 3 sides and they had plenty of options. Finished theeal with peach cobbler and ice cream. Was full and satisfied upon leaving.
I met my husband and my son for lunch at Hoovers today. It was my recommendation for lunch as I have previously eaten here a few years ago. I raved about the quality of the food to my husband. We ordered our food at the counter and then sat down. My son was hungry and was requesting chicken strips and french fries. My husband decided to try the red white and blue burger and I had the hot links with sides of steamed broccoli and squash medley. The food arrived shortly after ordering it. In fact it arrived so quickly, I have no doubt that the food had been made already and then reheated to order. My son who had been asking repeatedly for chicken strips and french fries tried the chicken and the fries and then refused to eat any of it. The batter on the chicken strips was not completely cooked (flour was still raw) and his fries looked like they had been fried 3 times. They were dark brown and hard. The chicken batter had VERY large pepper corns in it. My son will usually eat about 80% of his fries and chicken when we go out to eat. My husband tried the fries and said that they tasted like they had been fried in old oil. My husband's burger patty was burnt to the point that his burger was inedible. The patty was hard and dry and to be honest would have made a good hockey puck. My "hot links" were oddly colored and tasted old. The steamed broccoli was almost raw and the squash medley had no seasoning. I ate 1 sausage link and the vegetables because I have to work until 10:30pm tonight and did not have time nor the money to stop for another meal. As I sit here writing this review, I feel sick to my stomach and am wondering if I should have even eaten that. This was by far the WORST meal that I have had in a very long time. Those 3 items and a coke cost $55.00.
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 back scorching hot. Mac and cheese warm. Green beans were spicy but ok. We ordered peach cobbler and it came out as a slice of cold peach pie. Thinking it was a mistake, we sent it back and was notified that this is how it is done now ? 20% gratuity was automatically added to the bill; party of 4. Can't remember what the reason the waiter gave however told us "you can add more if you want."
Had a wonderful meal - just like 'Sunday Dinner at Grandmas' We had the Chicken Fried Steak and Chicken Fried Pork Chop. Got to choose 3 sides each. The Creamed Spinach, Tomato/Cucumber Salad, and Butter beans were delicious. Of course we had to get Chocolate Cream pie and Bread pudding to take home. So few 'old time cafes' serving 'good food at sensible prices' left in Austin area. Of course our favorite is still the TEXAN CAFE & Pie Shop in Hutto
The absolute best home cooking in Austin. Hoover is an icon around these parts and his food is amazing.Personal favorites of mine are the meatloaf, chicken & dumplings and fried chicken but there really isn’t a bad choice on the menu.Last but certainly not least are the endless amount of side dishes and desserts. Love this place!
We tried the chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, mac and cheese and green beans. The food was all delicious and great customer service!
Nice place friendly staff family atmosphere. Great Mac n cheese and fried okra good food good price.Will return.
Hoover’s Cooking has been around in Austin for quite some time. I hadn’t been prior but kept hearing I needed to go. I honestly was disappointed as the food was underwhelming and bland. I was contemplating giving 3 stars because the flavors just weren’t there. The fried chicken was pretty good but the hot chicken wasn’t hot chicken- it was just smothered in a bbq sauce. The Mac and cheese wasn’t cheesy. Overall pretty bummed, friendly staff though and the pies did look good.