We had heard not great things, but we had such a great experience!! The food was wonderful. Service was great. Atmosphere was fun. Loved it!

If I could give negative stars I would!! I have NEVER seen a place ran more poorly! My husband and I decided to stop for the first time ever at the Ball ground Burger Bus, excited to try it!! When we entered, we were discouraged to stay and told there would be a wait. When I asked if anyone was close to finishing their meal, I was told no that everyone there had just been seated! We waited 35 minutes for a table (which is fine BUT..) when they decided to seat a family of 4 before us that had only been there for 15 minutes. The family they were seating was even SO shocked that they looked at us and said no you guys were here first and apologized. When I asked the young waitress why she skipped us, she replied that the table was for 4. I expressed that it was not ok to skip over us and that we were not going to keep waiting while they continue to skip over us and that we would leave. She shrugged and said "Ok" while the short fat woman that was training her looked in our faces and loudly said "Oh well"! When we got in the car and I called for the manager, she first blamed us for leaving and then tried to blame the waitress in training. I'm not sure what training has to do with common sense or etiquette but it seems as though none of the 3 women had either! This ENTIRE experience was HORRIBLE!! We hope anyone who sees this review will stay away from this HORRIBLE place!!! If I could give negative stars I would!! I have NEVER seen a place ran more poorly! My husband and I decided to stop for the first time ever at the Ball ground Burger Bus, excited to try it!! When we entered, we were discouraged to stay and told there would be a wait. When I asked if anyone was close to finishing their meal, I was told no that everyone there had just been seated! We waited 35 minutes for a table (which is fine BUT..) when they decided to seat a family of 4 before us that had only been there for 15 minutes. The family they were seating was even SO shocked that they looked at us and said no you guys were here first and apologized. When I asked the young waitress why she skipped us, she replied that the table was for 4. I expressed that it was not ok to skip over us and that we were not going to keep waiting while they continue to skip over us and that we would leave. She shrugged and said "Ok" while the short round woman that was training her looked in our faces and loudly said "Oh well"! When we got in the car and I called for the manager, she first blamed us for leaving and then tried to blame the waitress in training. I'm not sure what training has to do with common sense or etiquette but it seems as though none of the 3 women had either! This ENTIRE experience was HORRIBLE!! We hope anyone who sees this review will stay away from this HORRIBLE place!!! read more

Ball Ground Burger Bus - American Near Me - Ball Ground, Georgia

Another beautiful day in Ball Ground and people were on the streets painting gorgeous pictures. Many families with children also enjoying the comfort of The Burger Bus. The servers were very polite and welcoming upon arrival and checked on us about every 5-7 minutes. The food was cooked perfectly when our Cali Burger and Golden Crown Burger arrived with sides and drink. Keep up the great job Burger Bus staff and owner. read more

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Great place for a delicious burger. We had great service and the weather was very pleasant. My husband ordered the burger with wasabi mayonnaise, oh my goodness--I can't even remember what else was on his because I was enjoying mine so much. I had the Cali burger but I substituted the pepper jack cheese for plain cheddar. It was fun watching this small town life with young and elderly alike walking around. read more

Ball Ground Burger Bus - Some of the nostalgia - American Near Me - Ball Ground, Georgia

Ball Ground Burgers is bussin'! Worth every penny. I lucked out with a parking spot right in front of the place--which felt like a sign. I knew I'd be in downtown Ball Ground and came across this spot on Yelp. I didn't even stop to read the reviews--just saw solid ratings and gave it a shot. So imagine my surprise when I found out the "restaurant" is actually a converted old-school bus parked on the railroad tracks. Super cool. The bus itself feels like a piece of history, but the energy inside is modern and welcoming. The staff were upbeat, the vibe was lively, and the tight, elbow-to-elbow seating made it feel like a community table experience. Between me and my fiancée, we ordered a large portion of onion rings and sweet potato fries--and probably should've gone with the regular size, but they were so fresh and hot we couldn't stop eating. Now let's talk burgers. I ordered their Kali Burger, which from my understanding was a limited-time specialty burger--they rotate them out occasionally. If you see it on the menu, get it. It was flavorful, well-balanced, and worth the calories. My fiancée had the Angry Swiss and added a fried green tomato. It also came with fried mushrooms, which surprised me that she enjoyed--but she ate every bite (minus the one I got to try, of course). Honestly, the burgers alone are worth the trip. The sides were just a bonus. Everything was cooked perfectly, and we didn't wait long at all for our food. Heads up: you pay at the end, and the only con is the small, tight front area. You've got people ordering, paying, waiting for seats--all in the same narrow spot. It can feel a little crowded, but it's part of the charm. One of the servers even offered to turn off the A/C unit beside me in the bus--really thoughtful service. And before you leave--look around the bus. It's easy to miss how much character and history this place holds if you don't take a moment to soak it all in. If I'm ever back in Ball Ground, I'm definitely eating here again. With tip I think I spent about $45...worth it! read more

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Ball Ground burger bus was an excellent choice if you're in the area. Not only is the restaurant connected to a bus where you can sit down and eat inside, but their menu selection is extensive and has something for everyone. I really enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. I think the bus was a cool and unique touch to add. The staff was very friendly and greeted us immediately as we sat down. The food was delicious and the fries & sweet potato tots were crispy and definitely a must try if dine here. read more

Ball Ground Burger Bus - Sweet Tots, Fries, - American Near Me - Ball Ground, Georgia

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Service was great, and the 1386 burger and fries I got were great! Side note: I added jalapeños to my burger... they were not pickled, they were straight up jalapeno slices, I was not prepared lol. I was able to take them off, but I just wanted to note that if you do ask for jalapeños they're raw and not cooked or pickled in any way. Also, my fries were phenomenal, and my friend got the onions rings and practically inhaled them, I will definitely try those next time. The whole bus experience was cool, I think it's a very neat idea, and the food was great! read more

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Good service, fast food so sometimes you want to have this type of food, the place is beautiful

Second time here - very good burger, okay fries. I had the Fried Green Tomato and Pimento Cheese Burger. Fries were frozen (as were the Onion Rings per the Waiter). Everything came out hot and fresh. Sit in the Bus if possible, wait if you have to. read more

Ball Ground Burger Bus - Separate Exit for flow - American Near Me - Ball Ground, Georgia

Very good service and food nice atmosphere Although the bus was little the portions were great definitely would go back with my family

Great Burgers! Great burgers in a ver unique setting! The burgers were done perfectly and seasoned very well. Needed no condiments to enjoy these great burgers. Also the fries were perfection. read more

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Love the location of this place, despite the long drive. It's quaint, a little weird, and eclectic. This is the second time I've had a burger in a bus so going here came with a bit of nostalgia for Alaska. Pretty stand-up crew running this place. Very friendly, very attentive, and the food was out quickly. You walk into what appears to be a building and end up sitting in the interior of a bus. As you might expect, the seating is extremely limited. There's outdoor dining, but of course, you'll want to make sure it's nice out. :-) The burgers are good. I got the 1386 to have as simple a burger as possible. It was good but not exceptional. The onion rings are on point, too. What really stood out for me though was the chili! It's all beef so not exactly my favorite style, but it was really tasty. I think the chili over tots would have been outstanding. Gotta do that next time. read more

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Such a cute burger spot in Ball Ground! It was our first time here and our server was so nice and helpful. I got the Twisted Cali Burger and it was deliciousss, definitely order a side of pickles for that crunch. The sweet tots and fries are a MUSTTTT. Perfectly crispy read more

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Lunch yesterday, had to sit on barstools, The most uncomfortable stool I have ever had to sit on. Their lack of seating is terrible, The food was at the most ok, very overpriced, Not worth the trip read more

Loved getting to eat in the bus. It was such a unique experience. Wait staff was excellent. Great food for a good price. Loved the spin they did on their burgers. Would definitely eat there again and have already told my friends to eat there if they ever go to Ball Ground, GA. read more

Always a great burger. Everything about the burger bus screams Appalachia Georgia. The burgers are consistently good although and are usually a 4/5. The dining room is enough reason to give the place a try on its own. Operating inside an old school bus, the burger bus has a simple and effective burger menu and all the burgers are generally pretty good. Super fun place to eat and servers are always very nice and charmful. Super cool to eat inside. read more

Ball Ground Burger Bus - Burger and fries - American Near Me - Ball Ground, Georgia

Without a doubt one of if not the best burger I ever had! I got the Doc Guac burger that was cooked perfectly and had a wonderful taste, the fries were excellent and seasoned very well. Staff were very friendly and helpful. And of course the star attraction being the bus itself. Small but not claustrophobic like some smaller places are. The burger bus is the right balance of being small but not cramped and it works so well, absolutely loved it! read more

Great burger! Order the regular burger with cheese and it was so goood. The fries and onion rings were good too. The burger was beef but light and not heavy. I would come back here. read more

Like others, we came here after spending the morning at Gibbs Garden. I got the Mamoo which is loaded with pimento cheese and bacon. It was pretty good. There might be a waiting time if you want to be seated in the bus, but there was plenty of outdoor seating. read more

Ball Ground Burger Bus - Mamoo - American Near Me - Ball Ground, Georgia

Wow, not only is the decor unique, but the food is uniquely delicious! If you are rolling though, stop in for either take-out or eat-in! They had a great local beer selection, I enjoyed one of the two sours that they had. The staff is very friendly, super knowledgeable, and hilarious. Some of the best burgers that we have had in all of GA. Pro tip: get the fried green tomato burger with pimento cheese and extra homemade pickles (their pickles are started in gin, and then finished in a dill pickling mixture- maybe you all should sell them in jars, I know a few of us would purchase them regularly) read more

I had an original with onion rings. Food was delicious , service was great! I can't wait to eat here again.

Perfect in every way! Stopped by this little jewel on our way to the North Georgia Mountains quite by accident. It was Wednesday in November around lunch and after a short wait we were seated in the infamous bus for a very pleasant experience. I had the Dads on Death Row burger and it was excellent. The thought of fried grits on a burger wide give pause but it added the perfect crispy crunch to the burger. Mingled with the over easy egg... just perfect. Price was in line with any other burger in town. The atmosphere was very unexpectedly comfortable. Nothing bad to say. read more

Ball Ground Burger Bus - Dads on Death Row burger with sweet tater tots! - American Near Me - Ball Ground, Georgia

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Had the Doc's Guac burger here and it was simply delicious! Loved the feeling of eating in a bus, it felt like being a kid again on your way to a school field trip. Recommend going around the time they open as it does get really busy. Great and friendly service, a must if you're ever in ball ground! read more

What a fun place and interesting concept. The unique thing about Burger Bus is their fantastic burgers. There are so many burgers to choose from, you may want to share with a friend so you can each try 1/2 of a different burger. Don't miss this place if you're anywhere near the charming town of BallGround read more

If you want a burger that absolutely HITS THE SPOT, come here!! I was honestly so amazed at how good these burgers were. The first thing you'll notice is their signature Burger Bus; we actually were able to score a seat in here (party of four)! The food came out quickly and was so delicious that we devoured some tots before I could even take the picture. The prices are fair for the portion sizes and quality and I would definitely come back here again if I find myself in the area. *This review is from an experience pre-COVID. read more

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First things first, I'm a burger lover. Don't misunderstand, I'm not necessarily a burger snob (I'll thrown down a double cheese Krystal, no mustard, no pickle) but I would much rather have an awesome gourmet burger. I had actually seen BGBB on an influencer's IG awhile back as she lives nearby and I'll make a mental note of any place with "burger" in the name. So when I saw it mentioned online again recently, I asked my husband if he'd ever been and when he said no - it was on! We took his daughter for lunch on a gorgeous Sunday, so even though there was no seating on the bus, we were perfectly happy sitting at a table outside. I got the Fried Green Jacket, husband got something the cashier recommended and my stepdaughter got chicken fingers & fries... Teenagers, amirite?! We also got an order of onion rings to share. The wait time was a little long, I suppose, but it was pretty busy and I guess it's better to know it's being made fresh. We just quietly played some music at our table and people-watched. My burger was fan-flipping-tastic. Every ingredient played so well together, you just can't miss with a FGT and pimento cheese. My husband's burger had fresh jalapeños on it, so I was reluctant to have a bite, but it was delicious and not overly spicy. The onion rings were perfect and we loved the dipping sauce. My stepdaughter isn't particularly descriptive about food, and they were just tendies & fries, but she inhaled them - so that's positive! Husband & I would love to go back and try the fried hot dogs, although I'd be hard-pressed not to get the same burger again because yum. read more

Super delicious food and great service! The burger with the fried avocado and fries is a must have. Definitely worth it to wait for a booth in the bus read more

Always enjoy my experience at the burger bus! The Fried Green Jacket burger had fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese and wasabi ranch. The combination is delicious! For this trip we ate inside and really enjoyed the atmosphere of the bus. The service was really friendly and accommodating. read more

Ball Ground Burger Bus - Fried Green Jacket Burger with Sweet Tots - American Near Me - Ball Ground, Georgia

My 4yo son and I drove here from Holly Springs one early afternoon for dinner while my wife and daughter were out of town, and we'll definitely be taking the ladies when we go again! The bus is the dining room, and it was actually more spacious than I had imagined, but I've heard it fills up fairly quickly. They also have picnic tables outside, and another park with tables is in easy walking distance. They acknowledge their common waiting line with discounted adult beverages, so that was a nice example of how welcoming the staff here are! Our waitress gave great recommendations and checked on us regularly without hovering, and I'm glad she told me the maple syrup made my breakfast burger, because had I left it off it wouldn't have been as good! My son passed on hotdogs to eat a plain burger, which was surprising, but he says he wants to go back "one a hundred times a day," so I think he's a fan. It was empty by the time we finished, so while I was paying the bill and chatting with the staff, he had the run of the bus to play and "drive"! They were experiencing some difficulty with their card point of sale system, for which they apologized profusely. I was on a casual afternoon, so it didn't bother me at all, and they went above and beyond in making it right for our wait. Next time, I'll probably take some cash just in case it happens again when I'm pressed for time, but there will definitely be a next time! If you're anywhere near this area and looking for something different for ambiance without sacrificing on the quality of the food, please give them your business! read more

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Ok so let's be honest visiting here is all about eating in a bus lol. Well seating in the bus is limited so we had to eat outside. My burger had tons of bacon, a buttery bun and plenty of oozy cheese. Very messy and slightly greasy. Just what you would expect from a local burger go to. Service was good but very slow in a Saturday afternoon. Good spot and cute. read more

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Fun place to stop for lunch. Wanted to sit in the bus but the grandkids wanted to sit outside. Really good hamburger!

The food was delicious crispy, the staff is nice and the ranch is delicious, Love the bus and love that I can dine in the bus. I would really recommend doc guac very good very saucy burger read more

DELICIOUS burgers, & a cool vintage bus that you can eat in if desired too! Weather was great so we ate outside. Cute Main St with music & a bunch of neat shops. Found on Yelp & will DEFINITELY be back! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Great place if you're willing to drive, you actually eat on a real bus! The burgers are delicious!

I ordered burgers for the fam togo and waited inside while my order was made. We are the three delicious cheeseburgers next door at Rock Solid. Man these were great. I like the local. And I appreciate the quick turnaround on our order. Pretty cool seating if we were to have eaten here we would definitely have loved sitting in the bus. read more

Ball Ground Burger Bus - American Near Me - Ball Ground, Georgia

Warning: do not come here if you're on a diet. The Burger Bus is a charming eatery in downtown Ball Ground. But be prepared to wait! The locals love this place. And ya know, if the locals love it, than it's a for sure place to try! I had a Hot Dog on a pretzel bun. It was delicious, and I had to be rolled out of the bus after. Serious food coma after. Don't eat here and plan to play a sport or anything after. Loved it and will return the next time in on the area! read more

Ball Ground Burger Bus - American Near Me - Ball Ground, Georgia

The Burger bus is such a cool and unique place to go and eat, food is delicious, workers are nice, and if you don't want to eat in the bus they have outdoor seating which is nice. My only concern, the cleanliness. The bus itself is very dirty since my last visit. But other than that 4 stars read more

Absolutely perfect. Service was great, food was very flavorful, battered french fries, and onion rings with fantastic sauce. We had both a burger and a chili dog with a fantastic craft beer. Hope to stop back again when we are in the area. read more

Ball Ground Burger Bus - Craft beer - American Near Me - Ball Ground, Georgia

Growing up in New Orleans, I remember these red buses well and to see one converted into a dining room just inspired a visit into the past with hopes of a great meal. And I was not disappointed at all. The service was awesome, the chef sincere and the burger to die for. I had ordered the orange fries (sweet potato) and was well seasoned and a tummy satisfier... The small town of Ballground brings you back in a simpler quieter time of Americana and the joint truly compliments this ole town. Well worth the travel and visit.... read more

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After spending the morning walking Gibbs Gardens we worked up an appetite for burgers. Ball Ground Burger Bus did not disappoint. First, the whole converted-bus-to-a-restaurant theme worked. It was a fun, casual atmosphere. The employees were pleasant, nice to speak with and very service oriented. We both had burgers and they were both very good. The "Lone Star" burger in particular I really liked. Tortilla chips and salsa on top of the patty and between the buns was a fun, creative touch. The fresh jalapenos gave it just the right kick. Onion rings were tasty, too. We'll definitely be back when in the area. read more