Sights & SEANWICHES: Not A Damn Chance you don't love this burger

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My social feeds are a constant stream of food bloggers and chefs showing off their latest creations, which only fuels my search for the next great bite. Anyone who knows me knows my travel plans usually revolve around food, especially sandwiches. You do not build something called SEANWICHES without being a little obsessed with what fits between two slices of bread. But every now and then I land in a city where the sandwich scene does not exactly light me up. That is when I turn to my backups: tacos and burgers, the close cousins of the sandwich. Sometimes they even sneak into a Sights & SEANWICHES story, like the burger joint I stumbled onto in Austin, Texas that refused to be ignored.

Austin, the capital of Texas, is a city where the smell of smoked brisket hangs in the air and barbecue pits are treated like sacred ground. It is a place where history and innovation collide, old-school Texan pride mixing with a fresh, eclectic energy. Founded in 1839 as Waterloo, the city has grown from a frontier outpost into a cultural hub where live music, tech, and food all fight for the spotlight. And in this barbecue town where brisket is king, I found myself chasing a burger with serious hype: NADC Burger, short for Not A Damn Chance.

NADC is the brainchild of pro skateboarder Neen Williams and Michelin-starred chef Phillip Frankland Lee. The idea came from their shared loves of skating and food. After long sessions at the park, they would reward themselves with burgers, and somewhere between the tricks and the patties, they decided to perfect the “backyard dad burger” they both grew up on.

The place buzzes with energy. Lines spill out the door, seats are harder to find than parking in Manhattan, and the vibe feels more like a California skate shop than a restaurant. The bold NADC logo pops off the brick wall while skate videos loop on every screen, showing clean landings and brutal wipeouts. The open kitchen drives it all, the sizzle of Wagyu patties mixing with the beats of 90s hip hop. A Tribe Called Quest played while the smell of seared beef pulled us deeper in. This is not just a burger joint, it is an experience.

We got lucky with a couple of seats at the small bar, front row to the kitchen’s controlled chaos and the bartender’s effortless drink-shaking rhythm. Normally I would grab my food to go and find a view, but not here. The vibe was too strong to walk away from. This was the perfect setting for a Sights & SEANWICHES moment.

And the burger? It lived up to the hype. The first bite hit hard, with meat seared to a perfect crust, caramelized onions bringing just enough sweetness, and pickles with the right amount of crunch. The bun held it all together without stealing the show. The sauce tied everything into one perfect bite. When food makes you want to dance, you know it is special. This burger was exactly that, easily one of the best I have ever had.

Austin may be a city known for its barbecue, but that day, at that moment, it was a burger town. NADC Burger isn’t just serving food; they’re serving an experience, one that stays with you long after the last bite.

I stayed inside for this one. No sunset views or open-air escape, but the experience stuck with me in the best way. It was not cheap, but some meals are worth paying extra for, and this was one of them. Solid 9 out of 10, no doubt.

buy the sandwich, take the walk

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