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BubbaLu's

4.2 (259 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago
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Classy
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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BODACIOUS Classic Burger
KA P.

Finger licking good! The BODACIOUS burger lives up to its reputation. I'd highly suggest this eatery. Happy New Year's!

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Dee F.

As we walked in a patron made a point of stopping before he walked out to tell the staff that they served him the best burger he'd had in a LONG time! Good intro! Initially we hesitated to go in cuz we had our dog with us but the hostess made a point of reaching out to us to tell us they are dog friendly! Awesome! They even gave us a container filled with water for the dog. We ordered two classy dogs (no pun!). The hot dogs are big and beefy and cooked perfectly. Mine had sauerkraut which is homemade and very mild. All ingredients added to the dog were lightly grilled. The French fries come unsalted...they are plenty flavorful on their own....but salt is at the counter/table as are ketchup and mustard. The fries were thin and perfectly crispy! The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. Very old fashioned feel with wooden barstools at the counter and booths in the back. Retro decor (mostly origins) Prices are excellent, very budget-friendly.

Chicken Salad Sandwich
Soraya V.

Food was delicious and huge portions. The only negative I have to say that they skimp on the cheese for the cheese fries. Service was excellent and nice. Ambiance was chill.

Kyle J.

Your search is over. I can say with absolute certainty--no hesitation, no reservations--that I am a burger expert. I don't just enjoy them; I revere them. I seek out the best of the best, devouring at least three a week, always on the hunt for the next great bite. And here it is. I have never had a burger that nails every single element so perfectly. The bun and the beef are in flawless harmony. The pickle and tomato complement each other in ways I didn't know were possible. And the cheese? It's the final, glorious touch that ties it all together. This burger has taken up permanent residence in my mind, a testament to what BubbaLu's is doing. I had it once and immediately had to have it again before heading home. I've already had serious discussions about making a day trip just to get another. (Side note: Everything from the fries to the chicken salad sandwich is a slam dunk--but the burger? The burger is something else entirely.) There is no better burger in Hot Springs. There is no better burger in Arkansas. And, honestly? There might not be a better burger in the United States.

Drink machine
Rhonda B.

Ordered the $6 burger and $4 fries. The fries were easily big enough to share with a friend, maybe 2! The chocolate milkshake was great. The burger was made to order. The place looks like a cute little diner. Order at the counter and have a seat. The food was done and quickly brought to the table. Highly recommend for a quick, good and economical meal!

Super classy dog

BubbaLus: A Hot Springs Classic ​We highly recommend stopping at BubbaLus in Hot Springs! It's such a cute and retro shop, and we loved that you can watch them make your food right there at the counter. ​We both ordered the Super Classy Dog and a Chocolate Malt with a side of fries. Be warned: the portions here are absolutely huge! We were stuffed, but everything was fantastic. The service was great as well! ​The chocolate malt was solid. I usually prefer a really thick, extra-malty drink, but I wasn't upset with this one at all--it hit the spot! ​If you're looking for great food, big portions, and a fun, throwback atmosphere, check out BubbaLus.

1 of many famous baseball photos from long ago
Geri F.

Great lil place for a quick hamburger hot dog foods. Clean and super friendly staff. Baseball memorabilia on the walls and even more special: photos of owner with his family. Great variety playlist of Gen-X music.

Chicken salad sandwich
Korey A.

The prices here were pretty reasonable. You order at the bar when you walk in and they give you a number for your table. The place was hopping but the line moved fast. We found a seat at the window for the two of us but would have struggled if there were more of us. I got a chicken salad sandwich and my daughter has a grilled cheese with fries. The chicken salad was a generous portion. The chicken salad was a little dry but made up for it with the extra mayo on the bread. I thought the pickles on it were kind of odd, but they added a little saltiness. My daughter said the grilled cheese was fine. I tried the fries after eating my sandwich. They were just okay. They were cold by may have been better hot.

Cheese fries - so delicious!
Sonia S.

We stopped here for lunch after hiking and I LOVED this place. It is counter service so you order then take your seat. It is a very no fuss diner but I found the service and quick food to be awesome. The service staff were LOVELY! They were very friendly and attentive. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and joking with the staff. Our food arrived fast and was very tasty. I got the cheese fries which were delicious. The veggie burger is a standard black bean burger. Coke float with blue bell ice cream was delicious! This place is also dog friendly which we were pleasantly surprised by. The restrooms here have a changing table for baby needs.

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2 years ago

Burger seemed like a frozen patty from Sam's. Hot dog and fries were good, but not really worth the effort to get there, park, and the cost.

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The food was great. We had burgers. Fries and milkshakes. People were friendly. Would definitely go back if we are ever back in town.

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Neat place in the heart of Hot Springs. Everyone was very friendly and the chili dog I had was delicious.

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3 years ago

Great burger joint, and fantastic service! Stick to the burger menu and load up on cheese fries and onion rings.

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2 years ago

Good burger and friendly staff. Will eat here again. Fair prices as well. See for yourself.

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2 years ago

Mediocre food, half of our order got screwed up!! We thought that the overall food value was not up to par.

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Great service, great food, Great Price, Great Locale. Close to the convention center.

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3 years ago

Excellent food - Very nice staff. Popped in off the street and so glad we did. Can't say anything bad. We'll be back

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