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Buddy's Burger

4.3 (736 reviews)
ModerateBurgers, American
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Double cheeseburger with seasoned fries and a side of special sauce. That's a strawberry lemonade
Christina G.

First time here. Was craving a good cheeseburger, Buddy's popped up so we took a 15 min drive here. We were in the drive thru line for 30 minutes. And we were 5th in line. We ordered a double with cheese meal and a spicy single sign cheese meal The double burger was good, lettuce tomato sauce and I added pickles. The seasoned fries were much better than the plain fries. I ordered the strawberry lemonade, it was ok. I did like the secret sauce they put on the burhers.. I got a side for the fries. Great decision. Anywho, overall good burger, ok fries and ok lemonade.

Nasim G.

We got two burgers--the Amigo and the Classic--and both were really great! The burgers were flavorful, fresh, and cooked really well. We really enjoyed both of them and would definitely come back to try more from the menu!

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!

Yummy Lemonade
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.

Meryn M.

The burgers were AMAZINGGGGGG ‍‍ made fresh to order and beats all other burger competitors in my eyes!! The fries were also really good, i got the seasoned ones. The restaurant was nice and clean and i was serviced as soon as i walked in. There wasn't a long wait at all and they handled and placed my order with no problems. Will def be going again.

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!

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Usually busy during lunch but worth the wait. My visits inside dining room seem quicker than drive thru.

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The burgers are so good that's why I read it a five out of five really really good thank you for your service my name is Luke

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The burgers. The shakes, (coffee shake) the fries the ketchup the root beer 10/10. I don't write reviews

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Amazing burger. Super clean and fun atmosphere. Great and kind service. I highly recommend this place to anyone in the general Austin area.

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It was so good, and they have great Service. The seasoning on the fries was really good! You should definitely go and try this place out!

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Delicious burgers and cute comfortable atmosphere! I love the retro feel and the folks running the establishment are wonderful

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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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Long story short - it's an average burger, where flavor wise the beef itself was overpowered by the…read moreamount of pickles. I'm a girl who prefers no pickles on burgers so that's my own bias but even my partner stated he felt the burger was very pickle forward. The waygu beef was suppose to be star, especially at the price point for this ($40 for two burgers, a diet coke, and a shared order of beast fried), and it simply wasn't. Both the burger and fries were well cooked but my feedback is slapping what seems to be sliced cheese that will only melt to the top layer of fries and leave the rest without any toppings feels like a missed opportunity. It makes it harder even grab fries because they are conjoined together by the cheese. I like consistency in each bite, once the top layer of fries was gone they were just plain Jane fries. I think if the burger had some crunchy / crispy to just break up all the soft textures that would be nice as well. Like subbing the grilled jalepenos for raw ones. I can't say I'd go out of my way for this spot again with other competitors like Buddy's being closer and less pricey but it was still a well cooked burger. But if you like pickles, this is the place for you! It's bar/ high top dining only so definitely a casual, quick bite stop.

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My BFF and I came here looking for Spin Burger and realized this location had moved in. Sad I…read moredidn't get a burger frisbee, but this was a great substitute. FREE Chocolate Chip Cookie - The cookies are definitely great--no crazy standout, but they had a distinct oat flavor. I can imagine sea salt would enhance the flavor even more. I love chocolate chip, though... and FREE is the best seasoning. Mushroom Truffle - We agreed to split these burgers 50/50, and bro zoned out while eating; I got like 1/4 of it. Hopefully that emphasizes how much he enjoyed this burger. The first thing I noticed was that the patty wasn't as thick. I do like their burgers and how they're medium-rare, but this one was much more packed with mushrooms, per the burger style. If it had the B&B patty, this would've been my favorite. Hold up--I did not know this was an Impossible patty. Not bad, but it does explain the difference in flavor. Still, it paired exceptionally well with the mushrooms. Black & Blue - Very deep flavors. I didn't like it as much as the Mushroom Truffle. In fact, I felt like this was way too saucy. The blue cheese didn't hold the show as much as the rest of the burger, and I'm a sucker for blue cheese. Like, inject Penicillin straight into my soul; obsessed. Anyways, it was just okay. My BFF and I agreed that these burgers are TENDER. Like, "didn't have to chew; it was a soft slush in my mouth" tender. Anyways, the sauce on both of these was on point--the first bite was a very obvious banger of flavors. Okay. I lied; these are ALL Impossible patties. Instantly changed the game because these were very well executed. On the way out, one of the workers (perhaps the owner) asked for our feedback. Apparently, many of these burgers are new menu items, and we got to hear a bit of their backstory (and got another FREE cookie). Some of the loveliest people I've met. I really love what they're doing here, and I'm glad they moved just 15 minutes away from our location. Wishing them the best!

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