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    Buds Ice Cream

    2.5 (110 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Huckleberry ice cream with thick jam
    Nicole C.

    This was a decent place for ice cream. We came after dinner with 8 people. There were only two people working there, but one of them didn't speak English, so he was cleaning and not helping customers. The girl spoke English and was taking and making all the orders herself, so it moved pretty slowly. They had quite a few flavors, the classic ones and also some unique ones. They also had lots of sundae options. I had a banana split with Rocky road, chocolate almond, and huckleberry ice cream. The ice creams were all really good, but the huckleberry had a lot of thick jam running through it that was chewy. The ice cream shop was cute, with old fashioned decor.

    Booth with no table??
    Ella G.

    SUPER disappointed in the wasted potential of this place. Just a few observations from my visit: -Considering this is called "Bud's Fountain" (and there is a "Coca Cola Fountain Service" display inside) you would think they serve fountain soda. I'm not even asking for hand mixed soda syrup, just a regular soda fountain would've worked. Nope, the soda was canned. -Floats/ice cream are not actually served in a glass dish typical of your classic soda fountain/ice cream joint--single use plastic & styrofoam only (Note: classic ice cream dishes/glasses were on display behind the counter, and pictured on the signs outside). Not a deal breaker, but it made the whole experience feel that much cheaper. Plus the Coca Cola branding certainly made the off brand soda that was actually served stand out. -The exterior is super cute, love the signage especially. The interior, however, is dingy and outdated. Attached are photos; you can see crumbs/debris all over the floors and counters, as well as a lack of tables in some of the booths?! -There was no music playing, and the general ambience was lacking. I understand the staff were probably teenagers working summer jobs but the service was pretty subpar. I love a retro, small town vibe but Bud's unfortunately just felt overlooked. -The price...$22+ for two ice cream treats? I ordered a basic root beer float, and my partner got a waffle cup chocolate ice cream w/ sprinkles, oreos, and chocolate syrup. The toppings really add up, and for mediocre ice cream it felt egregious. I was SO excited to pass this spot as I love love love an old school ice cream spot, but this was a major disappointment. It's basically a shell of what it could be, or maybe used to be.

    This ice cream shop left much to be desired. The ice cream tasted like freezer burn. The establishment also was extremely dirty, tables, walls, carpet raising concerns about hygiene and overall cleanliness. The place smelled like mildew. The staff were friendly.

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    Liz G.

    This place was very nice. Ice cream was delicious and the server was very nice. The inside was old fashioned and cool. They definitely need a little more help in there though, only one person working with a somewhat big line.

    Sid G.

    We ordered the brownie sundae with chocolate ice cream .... The brownies were stale and the icecream we didn't care for either... We asked for hot chocolate fudge and they didn't have it... in the end we dumped the entire icecream and walked out... quite disappointed with the place....

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    Great service. Classic atmosphere. Delicious ice cream! We love Bud's and recommend it to anyone coming to Truckee!

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    It was great! We had an i e cream. Only one girl working. A little bit of a wait but yummy

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    4.6(36 reviews)
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    No clue how anyone could rate this place less than 5 stars, because I don't know what I would do…read morewithout it! Yes, you are paying more than you would at a grocery store - that's the price of convenience and it's a small general store, not a massive chain. However, everything there is high quality and it's saved me so many times from having to go all the way into town for something we needed for dinner. I also can't say enough about the ice cream they have, especially the sherbert! I believe it comes from Gunthers in Sacramento and it is seriously some of the best ice cream I've ever had. Everyone who works there has been friendly and helpful, the store is always clean and well stocked, and I hope it continues to succeed in town. I come in here no less than a few times a week, whether for a drink, ice cream, a to-go sandwich, or grocery items, and have never had an issue. I'm glad they're selling shirts and more merch now too, because it really is a Glenshire staple.

    I drive by this place two or three times a week when I'm up in Truckee. I decided to stop and see…read morewhat kind of stuff they had for lunch. First bonus perk, check in you get a free coffee or a scoop of ice cream. I decided to go for coffee because it's freezing, and 10:30 AM lol. I was greeted as I walked in by Bobby. A genuinely nice personable guy. I showed him the coupon for free coffee, and then we started talking about the market. He said he really enjoyed it here. It is just like one of those old neighborhood markets that I had when I was growing up. Nice deli section, meat section, pretty much all around mom and Pop style grocery store. Really enjoyed my visit here, and want to come back and try the Gunthers ice cream.

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    4.3(305 reviews)
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    Vegetarian friendly
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    Stella is a restaurant located in the Gravity Haus Hotel (Previously The Cedar House Hotel) in…read moreTruckee. Their focus is on high quality local sourcing within a 100 mile radius of Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. We were staying nearby and hadn't tried this fine dining restaurant yet. Chef Marshall Smith. 4.3 rating on Google and Yelp. The restaurant is located in the hotel complex in a modern wood building with an attached fully enclosed and heated exterior patio. It not a large restaurant and not overly filled on a Friday night. Food was better than we expected. Both entree hit the mark. Service was solid. They provided good help with ordering and all our needs. Food Review: HAUS FOCACCIA -- ($10) 3 pieces, made in haus fresh every day was a little more brittle than we liked but solid flavors and texture. High quality olive oil and vinegar in a cool container. 9/10 HEARTH ROASTED BEETS ($19) burrata, pistachio, blood orange, raspberry vinaigrette, mint was a beautifully plated salad. Nice fresh balanced beets, cheese and fruit. 9/10 ORA KING SALMON ($52) lemon dill beurre blanc, quinoa roasted vegetable medley was a huge portion of beautiful salmon. It was cooked perfectly and accompanied with a nice quinoa bed. 10/10 PAN SEARED SCALLOPS ($48) orange marmalade, roasted mushrooms, arugula, pistachio crumble had 3 large scallops cooked perfectly with a nice fruity and nutty accent. The small middle salad was also well done. Great for those who don't need huge portions. 10/10 Overall - Very Good Food - Excellent Decor - Very Good Service - Very Good Value - Good Would we come back - Yes

    Great food. Great atmosphere…read more I have met up here many times with friends when I want to enjoy breakfast and chat at a slower pace. The staff is always welcoming.

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