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Buddy's Burger

4.3 (710 reviews)
ModerateBurgers, American
Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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The Texan Melt is huge and it's awesome. Full of flavor and one of the best Petty Melts I've had
Chris M.

Ok burger 2nd time around, not as good as before and noticeably smaller. My first visit a few months ago was an easy 5 stars--everything was great. This most recent visit, however, was more of a 3-star experience. A-Ok. I hadn't been back in a while, but I happened to drive by and remembered how good it was last time, so I decided to give it another shot. The dining room was nearly empty, so it wasn't busy. They're currently offering a chili burger, but I was in the mood for something simpler and ordered the double spicy burger with jalapeños, grilled onions, and spicy sauce. I also asked if I could get extra raw onions, which they said was no problem. I ordered it to go, and when I opened it at home, I could immediately tell something was different. The burger was noticeably smaller than on my previous visit, and I didn't have hardly any raw onions. In fact, the grilled onions were pretty light as well. Another slight difference was the taste - it wasn't as flavorful as last time. The burger alone was $10, which makes the portion size more noticeable. The missing onions weren't a huge deal since I had some at home, but the size difference was disappointing. One of the main reasons I came back was because the burger previously felt generous and tasted great so it was worth the premium price. This time, that experience wasn't duplicated. So it's an ok burger, but the apparent shrinkage makes it harder to justify the price. I can't say I am as excited to rush back anytime soon like I was last time when I get another burger craving. Service here was attentive and alway polite, which is why I kept it 3-stars instead of 2-stars. I was greeted when I walked in, the register guy was very nice and helpful, and the others as well.

Jenn C.

I love Buddy's! Glad they are near my office because they make a damn good smashed burger! The spicy with cheese and seasoned fries are the way to go! They make fresh lemonade that is amazing and have cheap beer on tap. Glad they have a drive through, but it gets long at lunch time! That's a good sign!

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Kind of a scam, we paid $30 for 2 burgers, 1 fry, 1 fountain drink, and 1 shake. Guy at the counter didn't say that the Cajun seasoning was an extra cost?? Just asked if I wanted salted or Cajun seasoning on the fries. Got one piece of bacon on my burger AND the burger had absolutely NO salt on it. Just a hunk of plain meat. Don't know why this place has such good reviews.. it was probably the worst burger I've had.

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Jessica M.

Good burger, great fries, delicious spicy Buddy sauce, and tasty Lemonade. Customer service 10/10. The young man was knowledgeable and friendly. He sold me on their homemade Lemonade and it was delicious. He suggested the mix of Strawberry and Mango and it did not disappoint. I ordered the seasoned fries and they were delicious! He also gave me a sample of their spicy sauce and it was the best!! We also tried the biscoff shake. It was a nice treat! I was hoping for the cookie on top like in the photo but it was still really good. I can't wait to return.

Tracey L.

Buddy's Burgers took me straight back to my childhood. Buddy's Burgers are the hamburgers that restaurants used to take the time out to make back in the day, and don't anymore. Plus, they have draft beer on the menu. I'm sure some of you remember back in our childhood when most of our dads and their friends had hamburgers with beer. Well, the outside caught my attention, and I did a quick turnaround. It was nighttime, and I saw the lights and the hamburger sign all lit up. I went inside, and the menu was simple, the way I like it. That tells you they know how to make a good hamburger. It also says that they don't need to add a zillion hamburger names to the menu to get you curious enough to try one. I ordered the Double Classic with cheese, which comes with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, jalapenos, and Buddy's Spicy Smack Sauce. Now, to tell you that they know how to make a burger, they did not pile on the lettuce, tomatoes, etc. I also like that the jalapeno was chopped into little fine pieces, and with the spicy Smack sauce and the pepper jack cheese, it made a nice combination of spice and savory. On top of that flavor, the meat was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. I like that it was not a round burger; it was a real hamburger with jagged edges. I actually ate the whole burger right there. I thought that because of its size, I would have some to take home later, but I did not. It's really a great old-fashioned burger place. The fries were the same, made the old-fashioned way. I dipped them in the buddy smack sauce and ketchup, which was very good. Oh, and you can get the fries regular or spicy! Oh, and I must add that the staff is very friendly!

Buddy's with family! Waiting for our order.
Crystal H.

Buddy's Burgers delivered a really satisfying meal from start to finish. Servers were friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered the classic cheeseburger with grilled onions, and it came out hot, juicy, and full of flavor. The grilled onions added a nice sweetness that paired perfectly with the savory beef and melted cheese. I also tried the regular fries, which were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just how I like them. The strawberry shake was thick, creamy, and had a great balance of sweetness without being overpowering. The restaurant itself had lots of windows, giving it a bright and welcoming feel, and everything looked clean and well-kept. On top of that, the prices were reasonable, making it a great spot to grab a tasty meal without spending too much.

Marie N.

Came here after work for dinner and ordered the double classic burger with seasoned fries and a mango lemonade. Right when I walked in all of the workers welcomed me. There was no wait and I appreciated that they had different lemonade flavors and shakes. When I got my food it was hot. The burger was tasty how ever the bun was a bit thin making it messy to eat. The fries were good however a bit too seasoned for my liking. I also enjoyed my mango lemonade. The price for everything was about $15. There is also a parking lot as well.

Classic with cheese meal
Katie W.

Great burger and great experience! Staff were super friendly. Food was hot, fresh and really tasty. Very fairly priced as well! Definitely will have to try again.

Christa C.

Stopped here for a quick dinner with the family as we were craving some burgers and wanted to try a different fast food style. Service was fast and staff were very friendly - yelling hi or welcome any time anyone stepped in the door and I saw managers walking around to ensure everyone had what they need at their tables. This seemed like a step up for many fast food services. The food was solid, but generally basic! The fries seasoning (not spicy) was not my favorite blend, so not sure if I'd order that again. Overall, average food but good experience!

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Absolutely love the food here! Only a few options which makes it super easy. The service is good, and the vibe is great.

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My family loved this place. The burgers were amazing and the fries were great too. The food wasn't overly greasy and was decently priced.

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Buddy's customer service was very great. I appreciate the fast and friendly. Thanks for being wonderful.

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Very delicious burgs and spicy Cajun fries. The lemonades slap. Staff is super friendly

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Ask the Community - Buddy's Burger

When will Round Rock location open?

What kind of bun is used for the burgers?

Potato bun

Do they take Apple Pay?

I'm not sure. Call first.

Where's the bacon? I see it in a few pictures on the website but nowhere on the menu.

We offer bacon! It is considered an off-menu item or as we like to call it our secret menu item. We plan to add it to the physical menu soon. We apologize for the confusion.

Do they offer delivery with favor, DoorDash, Ubereats, etc.?

Yes,they do !!!!

Is the burger only cooked well done, or will they do medium rare to order?

They will cook it anyway you want it cook,just ask them too!😋

Does Buddy's Burger offer a option protein style (lettuce wrapped) for the burgers?

Probably,i would call.They may be able to make you one by request.I usually have thier popular house burger with everything on it.

Do you offer mustard and ketchup instead of a mayo based sauce?

Yes! We do offer mustard and ketchup packets on the side instead of our mayo-based sauce.

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