P. Terry's Prides Itself on Food and Its People

P. Terry's Prides Itself on Food and Its People
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If you're ever in the burger mood and can't decide on a burger joint,
look no further than P. Terry's (404. S. Lamar/3303 N. Lamar/4228 W.
William Cannon) to fulfill your craving.

This place takes pride in its food and its people. 'Everything that
comes from our kitchen is a product of the people we have working with
us,' explains the owners on the P. Terry's web site. The surprising
part is they put their money where their mouth is: employees are paid
an average of $11 an hour.

The company outlines the menu and explains each item they serve.
Burgers and fries, for example, aren't frozen and come fresh. Veggies
are locally grown and Mrs. Baird's bread is delivered four times a
week. Taste for cost is never sacrificed, according to the web site.

Hey, giving back is something this place does too, to the tune of
$70,000 to local charities in Austin. Dell Children's Hospital and
Big Brothers Big Sisters arc just two of the very worthy organizations
where their money goes.

This year, P. Terry's has been recognized for Best Burger by Rare
Magazine, Best Veggie Burger by Austin Chronicle's Poll, and Best Fast
Food by the same poll. The list is long from past years, too.

The burgers range from $2 to $3.80 and combo meals are $4.55 to $5.95.
Rush over, order a lot, and stay a while.