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    Buns N Shakes

    3.8 (70 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    The Original
    Jennifer D.

    Buns N Shakes in New Brunswick has a really great menu and some delicious burgers and shakes but there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First, parking in this part of New Brunswick is terrible, it's very limited. You will have to drive around to find a spot or suck it up and pay to park in a garage. Also, the wait for food can be pretty long, especially during busy times. You can order ahead which I would definitely suggest. That said, the burgers are delicious, they're juicy and full of flavor, and there are some unique choices on the menu. Overall, it's a great place for a burger if you don't mind a bit of a wait and some parking struggles. Worth the visit!

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    Daphne M.

    Hubby and I tried it yesterday for the first time and it was DELICIOUS! I had the Nashville Chicken sandwich combo (I added a fried mozz cheese) with onion rings and the Nashville hot fried shrimp app. Hubby got the smash burger double with fries. Everything was freshly made to order and OMG. We were the only ones there so our food was ready very quick! All of the items were seasoned very well and so flavorful! I did also order the Mac n cheese bits but unfortunately I wasn't really feeling it. Hubby ordered the Biscoff milkshake which was tasty and creamy. Some small pieces of cookie would've been a nice addiction but it was still great anyway!! There was a unique smell that I wasn't too pleasant and the only reason it's getting 4 stars. We will definitely be coming again with friends and family!!

    Gilbert C.

    This small humble place has an amazing updated ambience great seating area. The food is amazing. It's beginning to be one of my favorite places to go for lunch. Definitely going back to try. The wings. Service was great easy and simple to order ,many choices but don't forget to try the amazing huge crunchy onion rings my absolute go too lol

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    Will B.

    Buns N Shakes is a small venue w/4 tables & a window bench seating. There's metered street parking, & a paid parking garage across the street. It's has local burger joint feel, with an open grilling area that you can see. Graded are Chickcheetos, Smashmac, The Original (Double), Nashville Hot Honey (not pictured), Dynamite, & Lotus Biscoff Shake (not pictured). All were very good. Well balanced & messy, but in a fun way, I guess. This was a first, as I had to wait a long time for my to-go order, more about that at the end, I actually had time to low key ask other customers to grade their food. Unfortunately, the wait was long because they never processed our order. We had a number, & I sat and watched as the numbers after us came out, & then when I finally spoke to someone, I learned they never started our order. Apparently it was a printer issue, but again, the orders after ours were filled. The Woman at the counter apologized, but nothing else was offered. With that being said, the food was truly good, & I would definitely go back, hopefully for a more timely experience. Grades: Chickcheetos: B Smashmac: A The Original: A+ Nashville Hot Honey: B Dynamite: A+ Lotus Biscoff Shake: B

    Single smash burger with no onions
    Latoya L.

    I came here on a rainy Wednesday evening. It wasn't any parking so I parked in the parking deck across the street. It cost me $10. I went in and I ordered a hot honey chicken sandwich, a single Smashburger (no onions), and the biscoff shake. Our food took a while to come out because they forgot our order. So we waited about 25 minutes to get our food but we got our milkshake instantly. The food was good. I thought the hot honey chicken sandwich would've been more spicy. If it had more spice, it would have been amazing. It wasn't greasy and the chicken was cooked to perfection. My only con is that the pickles were cut too thick and the sandwich wasn't spicy enough. The smash burger was OK too. The Bisco shake was a 10 out of 10. It is a must try when you come here. Everything cost $30. $40 including parking. I would take the 30 min drive to cone here again. Ps- the prices in store are higher than the online menu

    Fried & Nutella Shake
    Peyton F.

    This was sooo good! Service was fast, food was fresh. Pretty chill ambiance, really good burger. The patties are super thin just like a smash burger should be! I got a double in case the single was too thin, glad I did.

    Cheesy whiz Fries
    Sneha W.

    The smash burger at is tender, juicy and takes you on over a journey of flavor with the sauce and caramelized onions. Paired with the cheesy fries and Nutella milkshake ... it's a trip to heaven. The staff is very courteous and quick to take and make orders to perfection. It's located in the great neighborhood with such cool vibes. Highly recommend this place.

    Nashville Hot Honey Combo
    Yasser H.

    This a great option for sandwiches and burgers we found near the Rutgers campus area. We ordered the Nashville hot honey sandwiches with French fries. Both the sandwiches were absolutely delicious. The chicken was seasoned well and nicely presented. The french fries were a generous portion, golden crisp and seasoned. It's not a table service, so you order at counter and pickup food there also. The were a few tables or rather hand full of tables. The ambiance was ok. There was a TV mounted, which was showing some soccer games.

    Andrew L.

    This shop is located in the heart of New Brunswick and as result no parking. However, there is street parking across the shop. Also, a pay garage is right across the street too. They have about 6 tables to dine in, but most of the people I see were take out orders. I came here with my wife and we ordered the honey chicken sandwich, burger, loaded fires, and mac and cheese. The chicken sandwich had nice flavor while the burger was just plain to me. The mac & cheese was just standard while the loaded fries had a nice combination of items mixed together. The fries came with beef, cheese, pickles, and Cole slaw on the side. Honestly, I felt like I gained 5 pounds eating the food. I wouldn't recommend eating this all the time but once in while is fine.

    Original combo.
    Eric W.

    Buns N Shakes is a newer burger option in New Brunswick that opened since my last visit, so a group of us stopped in to try. Interior is nicely decorated but there is a limited amount of seating. Menu consists of Smashburgers, Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Fries, Milkshakes, and a few other items. I ordered an original combo, with two patties, that included fries and a fountain drink. The OG sauce is similar to the Big Mac sauce and they serve Pepsi products. How was the burger? It was delicious and the single patty might be enough if you are not super hungry, they were larger than expected. The fries come with a nice seasoning, but were not spicy. For the combo, the price was not bad. The only part that was a little disappointing are the Milkshakes, they are just average and a little expensive. Overall, I'd come back here again as the burger was delicious.

    The Classic - plain
    Jasmin A.

    Very small place - best for take out. Went on a Wednesday during dinner time and wasn't busy. The menu is simple and all that you would want for some smash burgers & fried chicken sandwiches. They are all offered with creative twists to add-on and will fulfill your craving for some greasy food. The chicken sandwich has a kick to it whether mild or spicy - if you don't like any spicy, stick to the burger. Parking garage is across the street for easy access. Staff was super friendly and would recommend. @YelpNewJersey

    The Original
    Ivan B.

    Came for lunch on a weekend and it was pretty busy. Most of the seats were taken. Ordered the original burger, the classic chicken sandwich, the smash mac and fries. The original burger was a smash burger with cheese, sautéed onions and their special sauce. Overall I thought the burger was very flavorful. It was a well done juicy smash burger. The sauce and sautéed onions gave the burger even more flavor and juiciness. The classic chicken sandwich was pretty good. It wasn't the juiciest chicken sandwich I've had but it was flavorful with the dry spices and the cooling slaw. The smash mac was something I haven't had before. It's mac and cheese with a chopped up smash burger and their special sauce. The Mac and cheese itself was extremely cheesy and creamy. The burger on top of it added a flavorful protein aspect to it and the sauce gave it some sweetness and acidity. The fries were nice fresh but I thought could've used some sort of seasoning or maybe some salt. Overall it felt like a good classic burger joint with extra twists. I would definitely come back again if I'm craving high end fast food.

    Mac&Cheese
    Jordan C.

    Such amazing Halal food right in the heart of New Brunswick! Really good clean fast food I love the hot honey chicken sandwich and they put that same chicken on some mac & cheese! So Fire! All the burgers are fantastic also and you must try the milkshakes

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    I normally don't quote Matthew McConaughey, but I'll say the burgers here were "alright, alright, alright"

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    That the monster off spec menu. Mann sooo good. Also enjoyed the bischoff shake. Do delicious​

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