Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew
Alternate Names (6)
Buford T Diablo sandwich (Stiles Switch) Stiles Switch Stiles Switch BBQ Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew Stiles Switch Barbecue The Switch BBQ
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Score Breakdown
8.6 / 10
high confidence 126 signals computed Sep 23, 2026, 12:47 AM| Source | Raw | n | Bayesian C | Adjusted | Weight | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.66 | 124 (145 uncapped) | 12 | 9.25 | 0.55 | 5.09 | ||
| 7.20 | 1 (5,790 reviews) | — dyn | 7.20 | 0.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Awards | 1.37 | 1 | bonus, no Bayesian | +0.27 | — | +0.27 |
Base score (weighted avg of 2 active sources) = 8.33
+ Award bonus = +0.27 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 8.6
+ Award bonus = +0.27 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 8.6
Locations (1)
+ Add Location| Name | Address | Type | Score | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew | 6610 N Lamar Blvd Austin | restaurant | 91 | Edit |
Signals (148)
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| Award | 0.1 | Wings | — | positive | The best chicken wings in Austin, according to our restaurant critic | Verified |
| Google Rating | 4.6 (5790 reviews) | — | Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew | — | Google Places - Stiles Switch BBQ | Verified |
| Google Reviews | 5790 | — | Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew | — | Google Places - Stiles Switch BBQ | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stile Switch also makes a good smoked wing. | Wings | — | positive | What’s the best place in the city for wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles switch wings are truly elite. | Wings | — | positive | What’s the best place in the city for wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I really gotta give these a whirl soon | Wings | — | positive | What’s the best place in the city for wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | This is the correct answer, their wings are the best in the city, hands down. | Wings | — | positive | What’s the best place in the city for wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I feel like Texas Monthly had them way too low. It is consistently great | BBQ | — | positive | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | They're also so nice there | BBQ | — | positive | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I get the Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole every time | BBQ | — | positive | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Some undercooked turkey, I only go for the brussel sprouts now | BBQ | — | negative | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch! Their brussel sprouts are amazing as well | BBQ | — | positive | Third day! What is Austin’s best Barbecue joint? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Cornbread casserole is awesome. | BBQ | — | positive | Third day! What is Austin’s best Barbecue joint? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The jalapeño Mac n cheese is to die for | BBQ | — | positive | Third day! What is Austin’s best Barbecue joint? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Man, I love Stiles Switch. Consistently good and always available. | BBQ | — | positive | Third day! What is Austin’s best Barbecue joint? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch has been solid when I’ve gone before. | BBQ | — | positive | Third day! What is Austin’s best Barbecue joint? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Eating their beef rib was a life changing experience! | BBQ | — | positive | Third day! What is Austin’s best Barbecue joint? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch is my go to for this... Franklin's has been the most consistent bu... | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ across all metrics | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles isn’t the best at anything (except that corn casserole), but it’s consist... | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ across all metrics | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Service: Stiles Switch (Jeff at the Lamar location is the best manager anywhere ... | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ across all metrics | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Cooper’s in Llano, followed closely by Stiles Switch in Austin | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ across all metrics | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Styles Switch | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I found that stiles has fantastic sides, and good ( not transcendent) meats. | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Their wings and bbq chicken is phenomenal. | WingsChicken | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Styles Switch banana pudding might be the choice for OP | DessertBBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | For me, my go to place when I don't want to wait in line is Stiles Switch | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch all day | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles switch !! It’s not too expensive and the sides are amazing. The burnt end... | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch never disappoints | — | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch | — | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch | — | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch | — | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | the switch | — | — | neutral | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch | — | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Soup leaf, tikka house , las amazonas estillo Jalisco , styles switch , kome | — | — | positive | Name your top 5 BEST restaurants in Austin right now? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch BBQ | BBQ | — | positive | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Came here to see if Stiles got love, and it did. | BBQ | — | positive | Austin BBQ Tier List after 18 months | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Their brussel sprouts are amazing as well | BBQ | — | positive | Third day! What is Austin’s best Barbecue joint? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Cornbread casserole is awesome. | BBQ | — | positive | Third day! What is Austin’s best Barbecue joint? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The jalapeño Mac n cheese is to die for | BBQ | — | positive | Third day! What is Austin’s best Barbecue joint? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles switch!! So good and consistent! | BBQ | — | positive | Third day! What is Austin’s best Barbecue joint? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Eating their beef rib was a life changing experience! | BBQ | — | positive | Third day! What is Austin’s best Barbecue joint? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | that 12 days of meats in December is a cool tradition | BBQ | — | positive | Third day! What is Austin’s best Barbecue joint? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I love Stiles Switch sausage | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ across all metrics | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | That warm BBQ they serve ... is the best thing you could possibly put on a brisk... | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ across all metrics | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | imo stiles switch sides are mid except for their corn casserole. | BBQ | — | neutral | Best BBQ across all metrics | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Brussels sprouts are 🔥 | — | — | positive | Best BBQ across all metrics | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | followed closely by Stiles Switch in Austin | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ across all metrics | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | here's a list of good places ... stiles switch | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Styles Switch | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles*. You made it sound like a skateboarder from an anime lol. Also you’re ri... | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I found that stiles has fantastic sides, and good ( not transcendent) meats. | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Their wings and bbq chicken is phenomenal. | WingsBBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Just had a Buford T Diablo sandwich for lunch yesterday. So damn good. | SandwichBBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Styles Switch banana pudding might be the choice for OP | BBQDessert | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | my go to place when I don't want to wait in line is Stiles Switch | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles switch is my neighborhood bbq and is the perfect balance of parking, no w... | BBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Just had a Buford T Diablo sandwich for lunch yesterday. So damn good. | SandwichBBQ | — | positive | So what place has the best BBQ-to-wait ratio? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The Switch... Stiles Switch, have smoked wings with incredible sauces that absol... | Wings | — | positive | What’s the best place in the city for wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch bbq had good wings | Wings | — | positive | What’s the best place in the city for wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch. | Wings | — | positive | What’s the best place in the city for wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | They have a smoked lemon pepper wing that is extremely tasty. | Wings | — | positive | What’s the best place in the city for wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles switch. | BBQ | — | positive | What is your favorite restaurant that you think does not get enough love or publicity here in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch never gets its due. Consistent, good quality, tasty. | BBQ | — | positive | What is your favorite restaurant that you think does not get enough love or publicity here in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles switch. | — | — | positive | What is your favorite restaurant that you think does not get enough love or publicity here in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch never gets its due. Consistent, good quality, tasty. | BBQ | — | positive | What is your favorite restaurant that you think does not get enough love or publicity here in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I loved the wings at Stiles Switch | Wings | — | positive | Who has your favorite wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Not traditional but I love Stiles Switch wings. Might be the best thing on the m... | Wings | — | positive | Who has your favorite wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | 2-Stiles Switch | Wings | — | positive | Who has your favorite wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Potato salad at Stiles. | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ Sides at ATX BBQ Joints | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | And those Brussels sprouts! | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ Sides at ATX BBQ Joints | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Tater tot casserole and corn casserole are amazing too. | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ Sides at ATX BBQ Joints | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | corn casserole and cole slaw too. those brussels sprouts aren't bad either | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ Sides at ATX BBQ Joints | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Spot on. Best tater salad in Austin. | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ Sides at ATX BBQ Joints | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Brussel Sprouts from Stiles- with ranch | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ Sides at ATX BBQ Joints | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles switch corn pudding | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ Sides at ATX BBQ Joints | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | That and the Mac n cheese | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ Sides at ATX BBQ Joints | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Brussels at Stiles. | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ Sides at ATX BBQ Joints | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch sides are so freakin good. Their potato salad is my all-time favor... | BBQ | — | positive | Best BBQ Sides at ATX BBQ Joints | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I've liked Stiles for this. | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Corn casserole 👀 | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | They have that at their switch location too... it's so good with barbecue. | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Brussel sprouts. | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Definitely the sprouts! I think they're tossed in the Stiles barbecue sauce. | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Their potato salad is so good. Tons of fresh dill. | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles potato salad is my fave. | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles has awesome corn casserole and potato salad. | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stile switch, their coleslaw is fantastic. | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Cucumber salad and corn casserole are my go to here. | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Worst BBQ and sides. | BBQ | — | negative | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Also agree Stiles switch has amazing options | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | the cornbread casserole at stiles. | BBQ | — | positive | BBQ, "But the sides are so good!" | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I fell in love with Texas bbq after I visited Stiles switch bbq last year, which... | BBQ | — | positive | If I only have one day in Austin, which BBQ spot is an absolute must-visit? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Go back to Stiles Switch. It's fantastic barbecue and you said you loved it. | BBQ | — | positive | If I only have one day in Austin, which BBQ spot is an absolute must-visit? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch as a 2nd option | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch as backup. | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch. Locals know | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Best availability late night for beef rib too | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | It’s not as good as the top tier ones imo. | BBQ | — | negative | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | stiles switch | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles switch is always easy. | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles is ok but far from downtown and I really only like their specials | BBQ | — | neutral | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch ... are my go to choices | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch as a 2nd option | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch. Locals know | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Best availability late night for beef rib too | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | It’s not as good as the top tier ones imo. | BBQ | — | negative | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | stiles switch | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles switch is always easy. Lunchtime on a weekday Leroy and Lewis should be g... | BBQ | — | positive | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles is ok but far from downtown and I really only like their specials | BBQ | — | neutral | Top tier BBQ with minimal wait. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch has my heart…and belly. cant cheat on em | — | — | positive | Leroy & Lewis | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch has smoked and fried wings that have me visiting both places equal... | Wings | — | positive | Wingzup has the best chicken wings in Austin. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles and switch wings are 💯 | Wings | — | positive | Wingzup has the best chicken wings in Austin. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | i really think stiles switch has the best wings i've had in the city | Wings | — | positive | Wingzup has the best chicken wings in Austin. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I don't think the Stiles Switch wings are that great. ... they are very inconsis... | Wings | — | negative | Wingzup has the best chicken wings in Austin. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The smoked pork and duck fat potato hash - The Switch BBQ. (Sunday Brunch) | Brunch | — | positive | Favorite breakfast menu item in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Every Thursday at Stiles Switch smoked brisket burger. Would be my final meal re... | Burger | — | positive | Best Burger ATX 2025 | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | stiles switch (at least in cedar park) does a pretty good brisket burger on Thur... | Burger | — | positive | Best burgers by price? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch barbecue on Lamar… our favorite! | BBQ | — | positive | Before leaving Austin, what restaurant should I try? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | solid neighborhood restaurant but absolutely not top tier “last meal in Austin” ... | — | — | neutral | Before leaving Austin, what restaurant should I try? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Some of the best chicken wings I’ve ever had | Wings | — | positive | Before leaving Austin, what restaurant should I try? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch | Wings | — | positive | Who’s got the best wings in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Smoked AND fried | Wings | — | positive | Who’s got the best wings in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Just had them last weekend and they are amazing. | Wings | — | positive | Who’s got the best wings in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Had these for the first time last week and they were quite tasty | Wings | — | positive | Who’s got the best wings in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | This used to be my go to BBQ spot, but too many times I was served leftovers fro... | Wings | — | negative | Who’s got the best wings in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | condensation was dropping from it and landed on my food. Staff said “it’s just w... | Wings | — | negative | Who’s got the best wings in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch | Wings | — | positive | Who’s got the best wings in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Shoutout to ... stiles switch ... really solid too | Wings | — | positive | Who’s got the best wings in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The 3-meat plate at Stiles Switch is $32... sits squarely atop quality X quantit... | — | — | positive | What are some of the best value eats in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | i will never cheat on Stiles Switch lol | — | — | positive | Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch has been producing some solid burgers as well. | Burger | — | positive | Bold take: Burger edition | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch is my frame of reference so I definitely vote them | Burger | — | positive | Bold take: Burger edition | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch has been my go to when people visit. | — | — | positive | In town for the weekend and made the pilgrimage to Franklin Barbecue. It was 100% worth it. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch | Wings | — | positive | Best Smoked Wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Recently they had a Dr Pepper glazed smoked wing. Really damn good. | Wings | — | positive | Best Smoked Wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | They have them again this Sunday! | Wings | — | positive | Best Smoked Wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | stiles switch | Wings | — | positive | Best Smoked Wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch | Wings | — | positive | Best Smoked Wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles switch and Loro | Wings | — | positive | Best Smoked Wings? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Stiles Switch is a better weekend option. | BBQ | — | positive | Interstellar / La Barbecue | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I highly recommend Stiles these days, either dine in or pre-order to go. | BBQ | — | positive | Interstellar / La Barbecue | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The smoked turkey at Stile Switch is really good. | BBQ | — | positive | Interstellar / La Barbecue | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I'd do ... Stiles Switch ... for a non regretful line experience. | BBQ | — | positive | Interstellar / La Barbecue | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I would recommend Stiles Switch | BBQ | — | positive | Interstellar / La Barbecue | Verified |