Gave them another chance and I'm glad I did. Everything is much improved since last time. Employees were great. I got the house fries and they were awesome, highly recommend. My partner got the seasoned fries and said they were good. I would come here again. read more

Super disappointed in this place. The burger was messy and meh. You can see them hand forming the patties, but they had zero flavor.The fries were all clumped together and weird texture. Not one clean table in the place. Customer at the table next to me was telling he husband that the restrooms were dirty and gross. The best part was the friendly cashier- she was super nice. read more

Buddy’s Burgers - The patty is all torn up - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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I was so exited when I learned buddy's had a second location up north. Their spicy double and seasoned fries are my go to and they have never done me wrong. I constantly recommend this to my friends or family in the area. Their mango lemonade with unsweet tea is a perfect blend of sweetness without being overwhelming. Service both dining in and drive through is always kind and courteous read more

Ambiance: The service is incredible! You feel welcomed as soon as you walk through the door. I also like that you can see them preparing the ground beef, which makes everything feel fresh and transparent. The food comes out pretty quickly, and the prices are standard. Mango Lemonade: This drink is really great. The mango flavor is light and not overpowering. It's so refreshing and not too sour or too sweet, it honestly has the perfect balance. Classic with Cheese: I loved the sauce inside the burger. The patties are pretty thin, so it might not be filling for some people. However, the burger tastes super fresh and high quality. Regular Fries: The fries were great! They had the perfect crisp and were nice and fresh. read more

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I finally stopped in to try a burger. I read all the reviews on how they had a great burger. I was a doubter but no more. The double spicy is excellent. The sauce makes it a bit messy but dang it is good. I'll ask for extra jalapeños next time. The seasoned fries are good. Nothing spectacular but still good. I can't decide if it's better than Whataburger. I still rate Top Notch's Longhorn Burger as best in town. The price is reasonable and it definitely is a very good burger. I am a believer and will be back. Fast service at counter and not a long wait after ordering. Definitely a great experience! read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Season fries - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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Very good burger. The double classic was cooked to perfection. Nice juicy patties, soft bun, fresh veggies, plenty of gooey cheese. The seasoned fries were excellent. Service was ok. read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Seasoned fries - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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I was passing by this area after picking Thing Two up from ACC. I had no idea there was a Buddy's location this close to me. Therefore, this meant I had to stop immediately and get a burger. For those who aren't aware, this is Buddy's third location. The original location is in Austin, the second in San Marcos and the latest location is now in Round Rock. This is a locally owned burger shop that specializes in made to order Angus hamburgers. For this visit, I went through the drive-through as opposed to going inside. It should be noted that those who desire libations as opposed to lemonade and soda, dining in may be the best option as beers on tap may be purchased inside. Spicy with cheese & fries This is my go-to burger when coming to Buddy's. Aside from the burger being fresh, the added jalapeños, "spicy smack sauce" and pepper jack cheese really gives this burger an edge over the stereotypical burger place. This burger is savory, slightly spicy and lean. I added bacon to this burger for an additional $1. As these burgers are made to order, items such as grilled onions, grilled jalapeños and bacon can be added for an additional price. If purchasing a meal, fries come with the meal but it is possible to go with the seasoned fries, which is what I did. The seasoned fries are slightly salty, crispy and have a slight crunch. If you are feeling really froggy, you'll put your fries in-between your burger and enjoy the burger and fries simultaneously! Drive-through experience I developed a rapport with Isaac who took my order in the drive-through. He was pleasant, funny and upbeat. When in the drive-through I advised Isaac I had my kids in the car and wasn't trying to "order the whole menu". With my meal, I ordered one chocolate shake but to my surprise, when I pulled up to the window to pay, Isaac gave me two shakes as opposed to one for The Things to enjoy. Needless to say, the extra shake went over well with all of us. The burger, fries, sweet chocolate shake and positive vibes coming from Isaac made this expirence 5 star! read more

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This place is amazing and one of the best things that make this place is mr.John michael, the manager that they have on site here. At the end of the day, it's the best burger's fries in shakes, just like he says, he just had such a presence about him and made everything taste so much better here. Very casual ambiance, kind of like your hometown burger joint, I would highly recommend anybody to go to this location in specific things. Just so you can see the aura that john michael has inside of this restaurant. read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Amazing shakes - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

11/10 service from Junior and Emily ! Emily had our order perfect! Junior came and did a table touch multiple times , he made sure our food was out quick and made sure we felt welcomed ! YALL GIVE THEM A RAISE or a gold star . I loved the burger . I had the number one with extra pickles and a land shark . I'm so happy. I'll be back again! Thanks guys ! read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Yum yum! GO GET THE NUMBER ONE AND THE NUMBER four!!! - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Wow! Wow! Wow! Let's just say I stayed craving another burger with fries the next day. It was that delicious!!! The food was so fresh and made with love I'm assuming lol quality, freshness was on the dot. Service was fast and the workers were great. The atmosphere was also a plus, it was open and welcoming, clean, family friendly, and clean bathrooms. I truly do appreciate how clean they were for being a fast food place. Anyways. If your craving a burger, i definitely recommend here read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Spicy Burger with cheese and seasoned fries - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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You cannot go wrong with Buddy's!! The service is outstanding, and the menu isn't huge, but when you have the perfect burger, it doesn't need to be! This new location is perfect for grabbing lunch or dinner on your way home or heading to practice! read more

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I'm not really a burger person unless I cook them at home from scratch but Buddy's is definitely a great option when you're drained and don't feel like making them. I absolutely loved my burger and fries. These burgers remind me of a hole in the wall back home in Missouri. The burger was sooo good and it didn't take long for us to get our order. I didn't try a milkshake but my daughters did and love them. This place is clean and customer service is great. read more

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staff was chill. Food was really good and the seasoned fries are really good. very clean and they played some good music and nice atmosphere. read more

Buddy’s Burgers - the food - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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The burgers were juicy with a nice char, and smackin sauce had a nice kick to it. I would probably get extra jalapeños on the spicy burger, but thats just me. Seasoned fries were recommended by employee and it was definitely worth it. We ordered the peanut butter chocolate, oreo, and chocolate milkshakes- all a hit. Service was welcoming and kind the entire experience. We would definitely go again. read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Double spicy with seasoned fries and Pepsi. - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Maybe the hype set my expectations higher, but i was not impressed... their sweet tea wasn't even giving me cavities... Burger was ok, but the buns look like they bought the cheapest available, fries were ok.. the veggies were fresh and crisp.. Not saying they're bad, but definitely had much better for the price The employees were very friendly and coming around asking if everything was good. I came here before thee lunch rush, so it was nice to order and get my food within a few minutes. The restaurant itself is nice, big windows to let the natural light in. I will have to try their shakes, but will not be fighting the crowd to eat here again. read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

So, I finally caved and checked out Buddy Burgers, because nothing says "live a little" like chasing a burger hyped harder than a Marvel movie trailer. I went with the #2 -- the Spicy with cheese -- because I enjoy living on the edge... and apparently, suffering. Let me tell you, "spicy" wasn't just a suggestion -- it was a full-blown lifestyle. This burger came in hot, literally. It had enough grilled jalapeños to make me question every life decision that led to this point. My tongue was sweating. My ancestors were sweating. Somewhere, a fire alarm went off and I'm pretty sure it wasn't in the restaurant. Now, the seasoned fries? Let's just say the seasoning team went a little Tony Montana with the salt and spices. They were good, but I had to dig for the potato like I was on an archaeological dig. Was it the best burger I've ever had? Nah. But it was solid -- flavorful, juicy, spicy enough to be illegal in three states. I'd definitely come back once the opening-weekend madness chills out and the line isn't halfway to the moon. Final verdict: Good burger, fun experience, and I'm now on a first-name basis with the fire extinguisher in my kitchen. read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

This is the third location of a local mini-chain that's also in San Marcos and Austin and I'm enjoying the new construction that's a cross between P. Terry's and Shake Shack with eye-catching architecture outside and natural wood inside. There's a drive-through outside for convenience but the interior is surprisingly roomy with 15 tables in the dining room (including some that seat 6) and more seating around the outside edge. The decor is pretty spare but everything is clean and new. The menu is pretty small too but has everything you need for a good smash burger and the "Double Classic with Cheese" that I ate sure hit the spot. I'm sad they charge extra for grilled onions because many others do that for free. But the burger was still plenty thick and juicy and had some pepper that I enjoyed. And the price was fair at $7.09 which I appreciated. They also have shakes and fries that I didn't try this time but look worthwhile for next time. The employees were nice and efficient so everything went smoothly and I'll have to come back! read more

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Good burgers, pricing is not bad. You can take a family of 5 and feed them under $70 so not bad.

My husband had the Frito Pie Burger which is a special until the end of February and I had a double cheese burger. We both had the seasoned fries and I had a strawberry lemonade and he had the special chocolate peanut butter shake. The entire experience was pleasant. I loved their sauce they put on the burger, I wish it had been distributed better so that most of it didn't end up on the wrapper but the burger was spot on and you could tell it was fresh meat. I also don't normally eat all the fries I get because usually they're not crunchy enough or tasty enough, Buddy's seasoned fries were a pleasant delicious surprise and I ate it all. Staff was super friendly as well and one of them checked on us as we ate in the dinning room, which was shocking for a "fast food" joint. Everything was spectacular! read more

I had the spicy burger, seasoned fries, and mango lemonade. The fries were so good. They were hot and crispy, but soft on the inside. The burger was good too. The patty was seasoned and flavorful. The mango lemonade was so good. I had to stop myself from drinking it too fast. I ordered in the drive thru. The line was a little long but it didn't take too long to place my order and get my food. I'll have to run it back and try a milkshake next time. read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Spicy burger - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

DEFINITELY a hidden gem! my brother put me on this place. the food is amazing 10/10 staff is friendly 10/10 atmosphere is chill 10/10 read more

Very good burger. They only do burgers and do it well. The fry's come plain or you can get them seasoned for a small up charge. The bun is very fresh and the burgers are smashed and have a great crust on them. read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Double Spicy W/Cheese add Bacon - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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Tried the classic burger here, which came with a bun, patty, tomato, lettuce, and maybe some sauce. Unfortunately, it didn't deliver. The bun was soggy (granted, I didn't eat it right away), but even setting that aside, the flavor just wasn't there. Nothing stood out, and it just wasn't a satisfying burger. I've had much better elsewhere, so I won't be returning. read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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Good Burger .. My son thinks they're a great burger, but to me it's just another burger, nothing special. Don't get me wrong, they are good burgers, beats McDonald's for sure !!! The staff is friendly and the ambience is casual. This new location has only been open a couple of months. read more

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After months of seeing the signs that it was coming soon finally today was my chance to visit Buddy burgers. yes, they've been around Austin for a long time but kind of out of my way.. Very nice building the drive-through was about four or five cars ahead of us cones wrapped around the building to kind of signal a grand opening, but I think it was more of a soft opening not a grand yet, but it was lunchtime and it was time to try them out. I went all in and ordered the double cheese classic combo. I added pickles and onions. However I was given grilled onions instead and charge $.40 didn't ask for that, but we'll talk about that in a minute. The order taker was polite clear and recommended many things to try like the lemonade, the milkshakes, etc., I opted for the seasoned fries, which looked pretty good and a Coke, which I was corrected. They only have Pepsi, which I'm not a fan of because it always comes out terrible thru a fountain. Total price $14.91 a little pricey but that's the typical price that seems anywhere now for a combo meal specially a double cheeseburger by itself with seven dollars and some change which isn't bad for a standalone burger . Took about 13 minutes to get to the drive up window door yes there's no drive up window. It's more like a door like Chick-fil-A and they greet you by standing there and handing your food. I was hoping the time I got home. it was still hot Now for the burger review and I must say if you like P Terry's, it's kind of similar the meat is really thick grilled. You can taste the char on it, which was really good and overall the cheese was gooey and definitely add pickles, and it was still hot. I included a picture of the menu where you can add bacon jalapeños, and of course, the grilled onions which were charged to me even though I wanted the raw onions on the burger, but it's OK mistakes happen . The season fries were all that seasoned very good fresh hot and I'm only about maybe eight minutes from home so it still kept freshness and was pretty good. The Pepsi obviously lacked a little punch, but I still drank it l. Overall give this place a try. I definitely will be back. Let's see if they keep up their great service because like all new places they start off high end and they kind of fizzle off in the middle somewhere, over time so let's cheer them on and welcome to our community. read more

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Let's start with parking and location. Parking is ample but creates friction with the drive-thru. It's located across the street from an already traffic stressed Meadow Lake subdivision. Getting in and out of here is not pleasant. The cashiers will upsell you on the size of the hamburger, claiming the classic isn't large enough, which is really crazy because the food here isn't cheap. We're talking 12-17$ per person before any taxes. There's no children's menu either, so kids will be paying full price. When your order is ready, you'll be presented with a bag of food, and no tray. Prepare to eat on the table and hope the employees are attentive to the cleanliness of the restaurant. Finally, the food. They claim they serve smash burgers, but what we received were very much normal sized burger patties. They even had pink in the center of them. This is something we arent accustomed to when indulging in a smash burger. Overall, the flavor is very sauce forward, and rather unliked. They claim they use high quality products, so why drown it out in copious amounts of cheese and sauce. For reference, my family all indulged in the Classic with Cheese x2, Double Spicy with Cheese. The lemonade was the shining star here, and was rather refreshing. To be thorough, we decided to also order shakes, just to see if there was a hidden gem within. The coffee flavored shake I ordered, just tasted like ice cream and oreo cookies.. yes. OREO. The reasoning behind the decision to sprinkle cookies in the coffee shake was so that it'd look like coffee grounds were atop the shake. That's an odd decision, and I certainly didn't care for the additional cookies. The banana pudding shakes were actually quite nice, but incredibly sweet! Finally, our bill for three meals and three shakes was around 60 dollars. In conclusion, we weren't fans. We arent looking forward to the additional traffic on Old Settlers, and we won't be returning to this restaurant. The value isn't here, the taste isn't here, and there's much better competition within a stones throw in any cardinal direction of this restaurant. read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Interior of Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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Simple menu with quality food. The burgers and fries were delicious. We ordered through the drive thru and the service was great and fast.

I had ordered from theses guys a few times but today was kinda weird. I order a double spicy with cheese and added bacon, got my order no bacon. Went back got served a single with bacon, I'm home for the 2nd time and if I'm being honest I shouldn't have to go back up there a 3rd time to get my correct order. Understandable that it's X-mas Eve really, but this is tedious for some burgers. Edit: went back and got it made the manager was super nice and understanding read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Left Is the single and right is the double, one had bacon and the other a whole patty missing? - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

We got #2 and #4 meals with a soda and a strawberry shake for $30.47. The meal is a bit too salty for my taste and the shake was super watery (more like strawberry milk instead of a shake). The non-spicy burger might have been a better option. (Just an fyi, we live 5 mins away so it shouldn't have melted that quickly.) The 30 minute drive through wait wasn't worth the food. (This is the reason for the two star review) This reminds me of five guys. Just a smaller portions and has a drive through but the same price and five guys also offers military discount. Buddys doesn't offer it. Also tried to leave a review on Google, but the establishment isn't allowing any new reviews at the moment. read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

I always forget how busy this place is. I thought I was the only one who knew about Buddys... amazing burgers, great service. Kids number one choice for hamburgers. read more

The burgers are good, really liked their spicy with cheese burger. With so many burger options everywhere, glad they are making an effort to make a good burger. The service was ok, when I arrived at the counter the girl behind it just looked at me. I noticed she greeted the couple ahead of me but didn't offer the same courtesy to me. I asked if she only greeted certain people and she said it's been a long day so I said it was ok but she should make an effort to greet every customer regardless of their appearance. read more

This is the newest of their three locations located throughout Austin, San Marcos and now Round Rock. You'll be glad to know a fourth location is coming elsewhere. I typically frequent the location on Cameron Road, but I wanted to try their newest location. The good news is that the successful formula that's working at their other locations is fully on display here as well. I love to get their Oreo shake even though it's $5 but be sure to add bacon to your smash burger because it's only a $1 addition. The menu is pretty simple and is similar to an In-N-Out menu, but they do offer some specialty burgers from time to time such as the OG. They do have draft beer on tap along with frozen margaritas ($9). This place has a lively vibe with great music playing overhead, 2 uni-sex bathrooms and plenty of seating for a lunch crowd. Plenty of parking here and a drive up window. Dbl cheese , fries and all the fixings, including tip is about 20 bucks. Definitely one of the best burger places in town, but they lose half a star for the tip screen that I'm tired of seeing almost everywhere I go. Informative photos included. read more

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First time at this location in round rock, and it did not disappoint. Customer service 10/10. Food was fresh and delicious (as per usual for buddy's). It was pretty busy when we got here for dinner, but the line and orders were moving out efficiently without the food quality or service going down for a fast food place (IYKYK) read more

The burger was good, the seasoned fries were particularly tasty and chocolate shake fine. The service was good. Keeping in mind there wasn't much service needed as they took your order handed you a cup and told you your order was ready for you to pick up. In terms of ambience you were greeted with a shout and told you thanks when you left. read more

I've been back a good 2-3 times since my initial review and the wait time has improved! also, I just came yesterday evening and they put up stanchions (those black posts with retractable belts) to show where the line starts to form especially when it gets crowded. read more

Clean, workers were young but customer service was great. We loved the burgers and the Thin Mint shake was .

Fast service. Ridiculously long lines. Everyone is going there right now. However, they had A LOT of people working. Both times I got the food Togo. Both times they were excellent burgers. However, the spicy burger was too spicy for my family. Also, i think one of the fountain drinks was low on syrup. read more

So this is a smash, true smash. Idk who is downvoting this but this my fellow friends and non-friends is a textbook smash. And it's perfect. Well almost, I would say they need to butter and toast the bun. I have literally been here now 7 times totally an embarrassing $112.98... across all times it has been a consistent 5/5. Well done chaps, hot tots off and congratulate yourselves. Deff burger of the year. Fry's were typical seasoned smash with a twist: 5/5. Lemonade is fresh, combo two in one cup, yep, I said it. 5/5 and milkshakes in the yard were 5/5. read more

Buddy’s Burgers - I know it dosnt look like a lot, but it is. It will be hard to stop eating - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

The staff was welcoming and friendly throughout my visit. Checking on me during my meal is hard to find at most fast food restaurants. NOT BUDDYS. The steam was coming out of the burger. The fries were fresh. If i could give 6 stars I would in a heartbeat. read more

A Buddy burger in Round Rock (Old Settlers Blvd.) is fresh, handmade (never frozen Angus) chuck beef burgers, season fries and handmade perfectly squeezed lemonade is the die for. the place is praised for its quality ingredients, casual ambiance, and the popular custom-blend spices on its fries (a little salty). the menu focused on classic smash burgers with a family recipe sauce called "Smack Sauce" which is good! read more

Buddy’s Burgers - Double Classic With Cheese and Smash Sauce - Burgers Near Me - Round Rock, Texas