Tasty burger but pricey. Two adults and one toddler was over $43. And they tip shame too. WTF with the tip shaming today?! read more

Used the drive thru but could see the lines inside and tables full. A very popular place for very good reasons. I got the monthly special of the "Franklin" burger. Not on the regular menu. Let me tell you - absolutely delicious. The right amount of everything sauces, spices, cheese. Just everything. The drive thru attendant was SO friendly! Small place NOT to be missed. read more

Buddy's Burger - Franklin Burger - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing service from Charlie the manager at the Dessau location. Great birger too!! I had 2 of smash burgers and a medical vanilla shake. Delicious. read more

I was looking for burgers in the Austin area and came across this place with the incredible reviews. I honestly thought it was going to be more of a restaurant, but in fact, it looked like a really good fast food place with a very long line both inside and in the drive-thru. I was excited, but they're very small menu, but very good looking food. The prices were very reasonable, and the ambience was bright, fast-paced, with plenty of seating. I ordered the double spicy with cheese and seasoned fries which came out to around $15 I didn't find the burger to be anything crazy special. If I lived around this area and wanted a burger, I would return. However, I would not go out of my way to come back to this place. The seasoned fries are not bad. All in all, I think this place is okay. read more

Tasty burgers and great service - what's not to like?! Quick trip = quick review. Burgers were all delicious. Inside was clean and nice. The staff were friendly and helpful while ordering. We'll be back! read more

Stopped in on our way back from San Antonio, and had a great experience. We were greeted as soon as we came in. This place has excellent customer service, there was a very friendly cashier named Micheal. He made excellent recommendations and made friendly small talk. We felt very welcomed. The food was great. The burgers are a bit on the smaller side. The seasoned fries were a hit. I was trying to think of what the seasoning reminds me of, and finally remembered. It's similar to the seasoning on the bbq Fritos. Not too seasoned, it was just right. The mango lemonade was recommended by Micheal, and he was right, best lemonade. The place is very clean. The menu is very limited, but I like that. Will stop by again read more

Buddy's Burger - #1 meal with seasoned fries - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Mexican vanilla shake was life changing! The burger was phenomenal and I want to try another part of their menu. read more

Buddy's Burger - Mexican Vanilla Shake - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best burger we have had, honestly. We've tried a lot of burgers and this is at the top of our list. Definitely try it out! Love their seasoned fries and their spicy burger!! Yum!! Oh and customer service is awesome!! read more

Buddy's Burger - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My first visit to Buddy's Birger was wonderful! Their burgers are perfectly cooked and served on a fresh bun. I had the classic with cheese and it paired perfectly with the hand cut fries . The place was busy but the counter service was efficient and served us quickly. The dining area is clean with plenty of seating for dine in and the drink and condiment areas were well stocked and clean as well. Overall a great burger experience for sure! read more

Soooo delicious!!! The seasoned fries were so good and perfectly crispy, better than the regular ones. The burgers were juicy and hit the spot. I ordered with Ricardo and he was incredible. This was our first time at buddy's and he walked us through everything so patiently and even let us sample the seasoned fries while we were still deciding. Makayla served our food and made our shakes and she was so incredibly professional and so nice to chat with. We'll definitely be back. Can't recommend enough!! read more

Buddy's Burger - Double with cheese, seasoned fries, s'mores shake, and lemonade - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing food, one of my favorite restaurants in Austin, but it also consistently has the longest line/wait time of any drive thru I've ever been through. The line probably averages about half an hour, and it's probably takes about 5 minutes per car. read more

In La comparison to Austin, this is something I'd compare to the habit. It's better because the fries, sauce and milk shake taste better. More rich & the seasoning is to good. This is a win, win + affordably priced read more

You should definitely smash and not pass on Buddy's smash burgers! This is my second time ordering. The first time was through the drive thru. The quality of the burger is the same. I ordered the sauce but did not need it. ! The burger bun is very soft and is the perfect size for the patty. The burger toppings are not super thick and they do well on this burger. The pattie was allowed to be the star of the burger. The pattie was seasoned sooo well. This is what sets Buddy's apart in my opinion. A well seasoned pattie isn't easy to come by! This is a TRUE smash burger because it is simple to eat, truly smashed pattie, and the toppings are not so easy to be detected while eating. The house fries were good, I didn't need ketchup. This is a top burger spot in Austin! read more

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Delicious burger, fries, and refreshing Mango Lemonade! My group and I really enjoyed our meal and it was prepared quite quickly. The space and bathrooms were clean which made for a simple, smooth, and pleasurable eating experience. Will definitely be back! read more

YUM!! A true Austin staple, cannot believe we haven't made it up here before. Buddy's is truly one of the best "fast food" burgers I've had. More affordable than 5 guys but still excellent quality ingredients. The SAUCE!! So good. The fries are crisp. Next time we MUST try the lemonade and the shakes - they look amazing. Located in an inconspicuous part of town, easy parking with a cool interior, or you have the option to drive thru. Go grab you a buddy's burger! read more

Buddy's Burger - Single burger, add bacon - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

I saw I left a review a year ago. STILL SLAPS!!! I need to try the frito burger, but I love the spicy burger! 10/10

Absolutely delicious burgers and fries - don't sleep on this place! I've seen this place featured on social media and this is definitely worth the rave reviews. When they say seasoned fries, these fries are SEASONED (in the absolute best way). Flavor packed and fried to perfection - these were finished quickly. Get these, trust me. We also ordered the Buddy's spicy with cheese and the double classic with cheese. I was highly tempted to order the limited time texan patty melt but I wanted to try the double given this was our first try of Buddy's. The Buddy's spicy was actually spicy (my husband is from Louisiana so he knows spicy food) and so that pleasantly surprised us - I'm normally let down by promises of spicy when it comes to restaurants. So keep this in mind if you want to go the Buddy's spicy route. And I loved my double classic with cheese! Both burgers were juicy, packed with flavor, and everything fresh. The wait in the drive thru line was atrocious, it took about 30 min waiting to finally get our order. Dining in also looked very packed with every table taken and a lengthy line. But it was around the dinner rush (6:30pm) so that's understandable. Perhaps aim to get here earlier than you usually would to avoid the wait. read more

Buddy's Burger - Double with cheese and seasoned fries - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great burger option in the Austin area. Quick and friendly service. Easy to order. Food is good. The space is clean, and there are lots of seats. read more

Buddy's Burger - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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been here about 5x since my last visit and it is still one of my favorite fast burger joints! glad to see it is starting to get the recognition they deserve. I came to try the limited Franklin BBQ burger in October. So glad they have extended it for the full month because I was itching to try it. It did not disappoint. The flavor was insane. The meat had a little crisp to it and the cheese was just the right amount. The mango lemonade is sweet and tart which I am not normally a fan of, but they do it right here and I get it every time. I always get their seasoned fries too. Not a big fry person, but this seasoning makes them a must. Love buddys! It's still just as good when you take it to go. Now open a location in Manor, we need a good burger joint out here, there currently isn't one. read more

Buddy's Burger - Franklin bbq burger! - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Friendliest drive through experience. They are located on a mega gas station center off Cameron road and Furgeson Ln. Ordered their cheese burger with fries and a Oreo milk shake. Their milkshake was tasty with specs of Oreos. The fries were seasoned and textured. The smash burger was tasty. Service is friendly and much appreciated. I went through the drive through and the attendant was very friendly and appreciative. I don't think I've experienced such great service through a drive thru except in a small town Dairy Queen's. They also have fine in service and it looked like the inside had a diner/50s theme. Didn't take any pictures unfortunately - next time. read more

Wanting a smash burger without driving to East Austin & breaking the bank (slight exaggeration, but $16 for a burger without fries is a splurge in this economy). Drive a little further, where you'll find Buddy's, a hidden gem in Austin that demands to be discovered! There are four straightforward options for burgers at Buddy's--do you want your burger mild or spicy, and do you want one paddy or two? Personally, I swear by the #2--The Spicy Burger (single paddy). For spice lovers, this is actually far from spicy, but packed with flavor. The Spicy Burger comes with pepper jack cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapeños, and Buddy's signature spicy smack sauce. I absolutely love how the grilled, minced onions & jalapeños are married together and are melted in with the sauce and cheese. Every bite bursts with vibrant flavor. And the best part? All this deliciousness comes at less than $5! To make it a meal, only $15, WHAT A STEAL. TLDR; Buddy's not only a culinary delight but also a budget-friendly option that doesn't compromise on quality. 5/5 make the drive, you'll thank me later. LOCATION: I personally enjoy the San Marcos better, as it's a stand alone location with ample parking, more spacing, quieter, and cleaner! The northeast location is packed with locals, shares parking with the nearby gas station and restaurants, and is overall more crowded and difficult to navigate once inside. Expect to rub elbows with strangers, as there isn't much seating to accommodate the volume. read more

Buddy's Burger - #2 Spicy Burger - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I'm torn on this review because the burgers were amazing but the fries were a letdown and the shake was not good. We tried both the regular double with cheese and the spicy double with cheese and both were amazing. The meat was cooked perfect and had great flavor. It was one of the best fast food/diner burgers out there and the price is not bad. The fries were oily and didn't have the best flavor. Even the seasoned fries were a letdown. The chocolate shake tasted unlike chocolate (as if it was imitation chocolate) and the cheesecake was vanilla blended with cream cheese (underwhelming). I would take a burger any day but skip everything else. read more

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Since my original review, I have come back several times with others and gotten the spicy with cheese. It's now one of my fav smash burgers, and definitely beats shack shack in terms of value and taste. In-N-Out is still my fav but they are not smash burgers so different burger categories. The fries here are actually really good, better than the two other restaurants mentioned above. Lastly, I have tried the chocolate shake and it was very unique with a cinnamon flavor. I really enjoyed it. Check your order to make sure it's correct as they got it wrong today. read more

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Buddy's Burger delivers some of the best smash burgers in Austin. They are freshly smashed and cooked to order. I tried the Franklin's collab but will definitely need to return to try the regular menu. read more

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Best burger place ever,no contest!! Also fantastic fries. Highly recommend!! We have eaten burgers at every burger place in the country and Buddy's is hands down the best. Thanks Buddy's read more

Amazing burger place with great prices! I like to get the spicy cheeseburger, seasoned fries, and mango lemonade. Everything is so flavorful and delicious!!! read more

Buddy's Burger - Mango lemonade - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best burger in Austin! Make sure to get the seasons fries and a milkshake because they all slap. Fun to eat in or a quick trip through the drive thru. 10/10. read more

The burgers are usually good here but today the patty was dry and over cooked. The ends were crunchy. Was not able to finish the burger read more

Buddy's Burger - Classic burger - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great spot. Always on point. Delicious stuff. Fast and friendly service from the rather large team always working.

Some friends suggested this place to us so we gave it a try. I had a double cheeseburger and regular fries and my husband had a spicy double and seasoned fries. We both enjoyed our meal. We shared the Mexican vanilla shake, and I normally don't like milk shakes but I thoroughly enjoyed the one at Buddy's Burger. The food was great, however the service we got from David P. was the best part of our experience. David checked us out at the counter and even came to our table after we got our meal to make sure everything was to our liking, he even gave us extra sauce to try. His friendly demeanor and great customer service skills are the reason we'd recommend this place to others. read more

Buddy's Burger - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came here because I saw someone ordered a patty melt here and then when I got here, they didn't offer it. Very bummed, but luckily the burger was delicious - juicy, seasoned well, tasty grilled onions and jalapeños, and tasty sauce. I also like how the fries are seasoned (sort of like barbecue chips flavored?) read more

Buddy's Burger - Double cheese burger, spicy! - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Buddy's Burger is one of those places that reminds you of simple, well-made burgers with just quality ingredients, great flavor. And their fries are pretty good too read more

Tried this new to me Burger joint. Good Burgers, cook to order, tastes fresh. They use a House sauce, tastes garlicky, good. Very clean facility. Service is Good. The Staff Welcomes every Guest. Simple Menu. Reminded me of Mighty Fine. But Better. Large tables, window seat tables. I'll make a return visit sometime. Recommend to others. read more

We love this place so much! Great service too, workers are always nice. My daughter loves the fries.

The customer service was great, as soon as you walk in someone is welcoming you. I ordered the classic burger meal. I like how the burgers aren't greasy but have their own flavor. The special sauce was a nice touch as well. I waited maybe 6-8 mins for my food to come out. If you're in Austin make sure you stop by Buddys. read more

Buddy's Burger - Mango lemonade - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It was my 1st time here. The burgers were delicious. The fries are so well seasoned and fresh. And I absolutely love the mango lemonade. The Staff had excellent customer service and the assistant manager Marco was really nice and let me taste test the lemonade. I'll definitely be coming back again. read more

I live so close and always pass by and hearing so many good things about it. I'm so happy I won an instagram giveaway so I finally didn't have an excuse not to go. We got there at 12:15pm on a Tuesday and the takeout line was pretty long and all the parking spots were full so we parked at the gas station (same parking lot) I was nervous about the wait time since it seemed peak hours. However, the service was friendly and prompt! Our food was out to us in 10 minutes! My burger was delicious and I ate it all. The seasoned fries were good and I can see why people like them but I think I might prefer the unseasoned. We could tell our regular lemonades were freshly squeezed due to the puckered faces we made while we sipped! Haha. I won't order again but my friend raves about the mango lemonade and the shakes. So I'll definitely be back! read more

Buddy's Burger - classic with cheese - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm a big fan of Buddha Burger in Pflugerville. My friends have been telling me about Buddy;s Burger and we have a new one under construction here in Round Rock so the Wednesdat Lunch Bunch decided to check it out today. Its about 30 minutes from Round Rock so its quite a haul! A very open and airy burger restaurant. Nice! We arrived about 12:30 today. I orderd a classic cheeseburger and fries with a coffee milkshake. We all ordered and settled in at a large table. After maybe five minutes they called my name and I picked up my order. The fries were hot and delicious - a 10/10 as was the coffee shake! The burger was a major disappointment though. The patty was thin and totally petrified. Way over cooked. Not an ounce of juciness left! It was like eating shoe leather. I have to believe that Buddy's is better than this and I will give them a try when they open in Round Rock. read more

Big fan of Buddy's! The mango lemonade and the spicy fries are sooooo good! I prefer to just go through the drive-through (even though it has a tricky curve) although the service is a bit slower for the drive-thru. Service is definitely better if you sit-down. The burger is super solid and one of my favorites. So underrated! read more

Burgers taste average and are small sized. (3 stars) French Fries were good but the price was for a medium or large and the size of the portion was small (4 stars) Free refills on soft drinks. Could not drink Dr. Pepper because it was a strange color and should have been changed. There during lunch hour but the wait was short. Need to have larger portions on the burgers and fries. read more