Food/Service was top notch!! Kapaa location being VERY busy right up to closing time has exceptional cooks. Burgers came out perfect! The wait time is to be expected as they are SO busy. I would not advise to call ahead because phone is rarely answered but the food is worth the wait!! read more

Very good burgers, fries and onion rings. Probably not a must for our next trip but a good option for a quick meal. read more

Bubba Burgers - Burgers, fries + rings - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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It's exactly what you'd expect! Cheaper burger spot with a good burger and good fries. Nothing too fancy or complicated. It wouldn't be a night out type of place but definitely a quick stop that'll beat fast food any day. read more

Bubba Burgers - Outside seating - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Giving Bubbas 5 stars. It's the prices. Like turning back the clock 5 years. The burgers are good. Simple. Quick. Plenty of locals go here- they get it! Any business that claims to "Cheat Tourists, Drinks and Attorneys" has got to be a winner. read more

Bubba Burgers - Waiting for fries to drop. - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Got the regular bubba burger with cheese and frings (fries and onion rings). Burger reminded me of a McDonalds cheeseburger, likely higher quality. Frings were nothing special Decent ambiance and location read more

A trip to Kauai would not be the same without a trip to Bubba's. MY KIDS LOVE THIS PLACE! Both visits were late, and after multiple beach activities, Bubba's just seemed to fit the agenda after coming out of the ocean tired and hungry. You walk in directly to a cash register and you're greeted with a great attitude as well as shirts and different items in the front for purchase. My kids and I ordered our burgers and had a seat. While waiting for our food, people from the back made conversation and we felt very welcome. When the food arrived, I gotta tell you, it was delicious. The burgers were cooked to perfection and fries were especially yummy. My wife doesn't eat a lot of burgers, but she went back for a second burger... this amazed me. I didn't need to since I typically scavenge off my children's food they can't finish. When we came back the second time, my kids insisted we all get shirts so we can brag about the awesome burgers we had in Kaua'i. Bravo Bubba's, can't wait to come back! read more

Bubba Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Whenever I go on a beach vacation, I try to get a burger. Bubba's was mentioned on several sites so we gave it a try. We got the double bubba and a side of frings. The burger was just ok. It's juicy, but since the tangy mustard totally overwhelmed all other flavors, I might as well have gotten an impossible burger given that the only thing I could taste was mustard. The frings were good, but nothing to write home about. Overall, still on the search for a better burger in Kauai. read more

Bubba Burgers - Double Bubba and Frings - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

You can't go wrong with a double bubba with cheese and bacon! I've been coming to Bubba's on every trip to Kauai, since I was a kid (20+ years), and it's always just as good I remember. BEST BURGER IN PARADISE! read more

Bubba Burgers - Double bubba with bacon - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

I was here today and Tuesday, but leaving to O'ahu this afternoon. Had to get my fix of chili rice. It was onolicious with cheese and chopped onions on top. On Tuesday, I had the Beyond Burger, which was purely a health move and not for the taste. It was kinda dry and not as good as a real burger(who knew?). Haha. Fries were a bit overdone, but you cannot beat the view and the regular burgers. Will return as always on my first day of my trips here. read more

Bubba Burgers - Chili rice - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Decent spot for quick bite/cheap eats. Nothing overly special about the food. We liked the Teriyaki Burger (without cheese). Something different. We got the Fring (fries and onion rings) didn't get much onion rings, so recommend just getting fries. Think we liked the fries the most. It was so crispy! Wish there was more! Note: We didn't add tomato/lettuce since we read some bad reviews about it (so not sure about how it would be with those ingredients) There is outdoor seating, so good for Covid. (When we came it wasn't too busy) Overall, good for what it is/does. Simple good burger. read more

You know it's a problem when your bf leaves a restaurant and he's still hungry. Let's go with the positives first: - The fish sandwich featured a decent portion of perfectly batter fried fish. - They have gf buns - the Bubba burger had top notch flavor - fries and rings tasted good too - the guy at the counter was friendly and helpful Negatives: - the Bubba burger was not enough to satisfy a big appetite. If you're hungry, get a double. - the frings (french fry/onion ring combo) was a very tiny portion. Like, I thought my bf had eaten some before it made it back to the table. - the fish didn't taste like anything. I don't usually salt my food, but I did, even after adding tartar sauce. - no free refills on fountain drinks, and the tea should've been fresh brewed mango, passion fruit, etc. rather than fountain drink stuff. Conclusion: I won't be back. Too bad. I was hoping to love it. PS- So sad to say that two hours after eating the fish sandwich I got really sick. I was fine after I ejected my meal and slept. (Did not eat anything between the meal and getting sick.) read more

Bubba Burgers - Frings - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We had a double Bubba w/cheese (2 patties) and a Bubba burger with cheese (3 patties). Be prepared for 1/6 lb patties and everything is extra. Lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese). These were OK hamburgers. We took them to go (only about 3 minutes to get home) and the bottom buns were completely soaked through with oil (soggy). I did think the beef was seasoned very well. I would not recommend the Frings (fries with onion rings). You get 2 onion rings and less fries for the added price (2$ extra if I remember right). Wasn't very impressed and the price point seems high for the quality and quantity. read more

Delicious fresh little juciy burgers, the onion rings were crispy perfection, get the truffle fries! Soo worth it. Nice chicken Cesar salad. Great service! Food came quick. Cute local atmosphere with a view of the ocean across the street. read more

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First stop after flying in after seeing the food photos and reading the reviews. Giant dead cockroach by the bar stools somehow didn't ruin my appetite, but the staff demeanor and food quality did. Definitely not the In N Out of Kaua'i, more of a Carl's Jr. or McDonalds. Tiny burger patties hiding between buns, not at all like the photos on here, can't see the meat unless you open up the burger. Their openness and pride about ripping off non-locals and the fact that the impossible party was the right size makes you wonder if only locals get the right size beef patties. Not sure how they don't feel awkward or ashamed charging for veggies and water. "Ya well we don't care" type of staff response when their mistake is pointed out, no attempt to correct or even apologize. Pickle was good, because it's from a jar. read more

Best burgers on Kauai. I laugh out loud at all the bad reviews. Tip if you're reading this and not from Hawai'i - GO TO BUBBAS BURGERS and if you want excellent service, be polite. Staff respects respect. It's not hard. Amazing staff, amazing food. They're known for a good reason. read more

For a burger place on Kauai, Bubba Burgers was outstanding!!! I had the Classic with bacon & jalapeños, and it was gone in matter of minutes!! Highly recommended!! read more

Where to start... Lets talk about the attitude , absolutely horrible and NOT on the menu but still served?!? What happened to hello? Food was okay, burgers are mid and if you want to add extras expect a charge! Water cups AND refills are also charged. Basically expect a charge for everything including ranch dressing.. To add on, the sodas tastes like sink water... over all not great. Lastly the burgers are about the size of the onion rings. Save your money. read more

We came here twice while on Kauai. First time we got the 1/4 burger, and the second time we each got the 1/2 pound burger. We also shared onion rings the first time, and the second time we got more onions rings and fries/ring combo (frings). I didn't try the fries, but my wife said the onion rings were better. I think the burger is better than in and out. Both times we ate outside on the little benches as we overlooked the beach. This place is not fancy, but it is good cheap fast food. We will definitely be back when we are in Kauai. read more

Bubba Burgers - Burger - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Loved Bubbas great burgers. One of two burger spots we thought were very good. We went several times during our time in Kauai. Great local business. read more

Bubba's is a local favorite of mine. For some reason the the taste kind of reminds me of in and out. The service here is always great and the wait time is never too long. This is my second time here and never disappoints. The prices are very affordable and there are lots of options here. The restaurant is very clean and they have bathrooms for both genders! If you are in the area, then stop here and give it a try! read more

Bubba Burgers - Double bubba burger - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

I was impressed to see a business run by all women and they were cranking out the burgers. You order and they call your name for pick up. The place was packed with little room to sit.. if you're up for a quick grab and go, then I would recommend this place. read more

Today the fam and I decided to take a short drive and leave the resort area of Poipu and head over to Kapaa. We had no particular destination in mind, just that we wanted to get some fresh air and see another part of the island. While driving through downtown Kapaa, we saw that Bubba's was hoppin' so we pulled off the road and decided to see what ol' Yelp had to say. Reviews were good, my wife even saw a review on her swarm app that someone had compared them to In N Out burger (famous burger chain from California). Being In N Out connoisseurs' we decided we needed to check this place out. We were about 5 parties back from the front of the line and shortly after we came, more and more people seemed to get in line behind us. For only having 1 cashier, we moved fast and placed our order fairly quickly. Burgers are made to order and only prepared once order is placed. This ensures a fresh and hot burger and I definitely approve of this type of burger spot. I ordered their Bubba Burger (single patty) just as it comes. (Mustard, Bubba Relish, & chopped onion). My wife also had a Bubba Burger with cheese and ketchup only. We shared their Frings (1/2 fries 1/2 onion rings) and a coke. So, Would I say that they stood a chance against the Almighty In N Out Burger?? To be honest, this is probably the closest burger I've ever had that had the same qualities of In N Out and could actually be a worthy contender. But looking on Bubbas webpage, it's apparent that they are not about trying to beat their competitors price wise, rather their sole purpose is to serve quality food and have a fun time while doing it. Staff was friendly, both the cashier and short order cook were hustling to combat what seemed to be a never ending line. All in all it was a great lunch and vary reasonably priced. If you see a Bubbas burgers while on the Island, pull over, grab lunch and leave happy, I know we did! Fun facts: 1) Gluten Free(GF) buns available for $3 2) Want to add cheese? It's only ¢.35 (what a steal!!) 3) While filming Tropic Thunder, Robert Downey Jr. got Bubbas nearly every night and claimed them to be one of the "greatest burgers on earth". read more

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We never had a chance to try the food as we walked out during the ordering process. I've never had a worse customer service experience. As we were ordering, the lady at the register continually interrupted and insulted us for asking any questions and not being completely prepared ahead of time. We had three small children with us and several adults. After she used a tone with me at my turn, I told her "Never mind, we'll go somewhere else", and walked out. They deserve to go out of business if this lady represents the way they work as a whole. We will not return on future visits. read more

On our way to the North Shore of the island, to kill some time before our late night flight, on the spur of a moment we decided to grab a quick lunch at Bubba's as we were passing through Kapaa. Turned out to be a solid choice. I had the Double Bubba, and my wife had the Fish Sandwich. The fish sandwich was okay, but the burger was really good. Nothing like a fresh burger on a grill top! I had fries, which are also very good, and my wife had the "frings", which was an order of onion rings and french fries. If there is one thing that was disappointing, it was that her order of frings had a whole 3 onion rings. For the upcharge (vs just fries), we figured it would be half fries, half rings. Nope. Still, I would go back for a quick lunch. read more

On a suggestion from a friend of mine, Bubba's Burgers was something I HAD TO TRY. Unfortunately for me we are two individuals with different tastes. Here at Bubba's Burgers it's a no frills kind of establishment. It's located on the main road in Kapa'a so there will always be foot traffic. Everything is about convenience. Bubba Burger ($7.75) : 3 meat patties =1/2 lb according to Bubba - 1 slice American cheese - diced onions - mustard and old fashioned ketchup relish ( Lettuce and tomato available upon request) Chili fries ($5)- salty for my taste Frings (fries and onion rings) ($4.25)- 3 onion rings to be exact with crispy outside, but doughy inside. Again not for me. Chicken Teriyaki sandwich ($8.25)- dry 4 oz chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, Mayo. Strawberry shake ($4.25) - your average strawberry shake. $35 just for average and convenience. I came, I tried, but wasn't for me. The view is epic gazing across the street onto the beach. Other than that I didn't feel much anything was special as my friend suggested. Come find out for yourself. read more

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Bubbas Burgers proudly proclaims, "WE CHEAT TOURISTS, DRUNKS, AND ATTORNEYS." In actuality, the only thing that could be cheated here is your diet. If the slogan has not made it obvious, this place is a cool little local joint. The specialty is freshly grilled burgers made from 100% Kauai grass-fed beef, and the vibe is super chill with a friendly staff. The restaurant is a bright red building resembling a home with a backyard deck that has a view of the ocean. Merchandise greets you at the door, and you can get a discount on the food if you are wearing their stuff. There is a sign proudly proclaiming the quality of the burgers here and condemning the fast food giants for their dog food quality burgers. The menu is pretty much burgers and milkshakes. The burgers are really straightforward. It is either a single or double of a normal burger, teriyaki burger, or chili cheese burger. For the non-meat eaters, there is a taro burger. Cheese, lettuce, and tomato incur an add-on charge though lettuce and tomato are not recommended. I tried a teriyaki cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato. The burger is small but is really cheap. In hindsight, I probably should have gotten some fries to go with the burger to make it a more filling meal. The food prices are on par with fast food prices, but the food is a little healthier since it is fresh and local. It is not the best burger, but it is the best burger for its price point. read more

Bubba Burgers - teriyaki burger with lettuce and tomato - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Pretty good place for a quick bite. You can call in an order which is nice. Over all good place.

A must on the island. Great chat on some grass fed local beef, their own toppings, simple, coat-free fries, a fountain coke, and a half hour's deliciosity with ocean views. Welcome to paradise. You came a long way. You deserve this. read more

We stopped here for lunch while walking Kapaa. The wife and I both got double burgers that were juicy and very tasty. Fries were really crispy and some of the best I ever had. Food is made to order so everything is hot. Prices cannot be beat, and actually are unbelievable on Kauai. But tomato and lettuce are extra so if you want that you have to ask. I give it 4 stars because the line is long and moves slowly. Other than that, the food is cheap and top-notch. I would return in a heart beat. read more

Bubba Burgers - Insider - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Great little burger at "locals" prices. Fries and onion rings cost extra. Fun vibe and easily accessible. Service was friendly. They also had fun merch and I had to get a tshirt! If you show up in their merch on a future visit you get a discount. read more

I went to have lunch here yesterday after a long study session and these burgers and fries were absolutely delicious. The whole restaurant has an awesome vibe and great customer service. Great job you guys!! Keep up the great work!! read more

Always a good place for burgers and frings. We like the burgers just they are recommended.

First time here and it was awesome! No one was there except me and my family in the middle of the day. Nice wooden place. Reminds me of where I'm from on Oahu. The burgers and fries was good, kind of like homemade. The staff was local and friendly. Definitely going back. Love the red, yellow, and green picnic table outside. read more

Great flattop grill burger. Simply the meat, onions and sauce.. Very good taste. The fries were good too. My wife had the teriyaki burger. The sauce was good as well. read more

Great burgers, good pricing plus a view of the beach. How can you ask for anything better! Had to stop at Bubba's while we were visiting Kauai. Too bad the Bubba's in Hanalei closed. But, this one is rather good! All eight members in the family gave this place multiple thumbs up! read more

The best burgers when I'm in kapaa, they staff is always so nice and excellently assembled Kaua'i grass fed beef burgers. Quality burgers and honest pricing. read more

Bubba's never disappoints. It's alwayz one of my first stops on the island....double with cheeze, chilifriez, a pickle, and a Coke. Killer burgers at a killer price!! Nuff sed. read more

Bubba Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We heard about Bubbas on a YouTube channel that had all kinds of cool things to do on Kauai. We were told that it is better than In-N-Out! As we are from Southern California, we had to check it out. I had the burger and it was amazing! Perfectly cooked and delicious Lee prepared. The fries were awesome, so much better than In-N-Out because they were crunchy not mushy. My husband had the fish sandwich and he reports that it was awesome! We definitely recommend Bubbas! read more

Bubba Burgers - Enjoying deliciousness! - Burgers Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Great burgers and staff! Way better then whataburger and in and out for all the mainlanders... read more

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Very good, burger melts in your mouth. The staff is super friendly and the food comes quick and is tasty.