Hat Creek Burger Company

If you’ve got kids in the 2-10 range and you’re tired of eating inside a loud, chaotic restaurant while they lose their minds, Hat Creek is genuinely one of the better setups in Austin. The climbing structure sits right where you can see it from the picnic tables, so you’re actually eating your burger instead of chasing someone around. Speaking of the food — the burgers are legit, and they have solid gluten-free options if that matters to your family. The covered outdoor seating makes it work even in the Texas heat, and the place stays surprisingly clean given how many kids run through it.