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    By The Bucket

    4.3 (118 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Kat G.

    Oh my, I died and went to meatball heaven! Family and I did a little trip to Christopher Creek, when I stumbled upon this little gem! Thank You, Yelp! I read spaghetti and meatballs "by the Bucket!" Sold! I made it a point for us to stop by on our way back into the valley. Boy were we happy campers! We bought 12, yes you read right, 12 meatballs and a whole bucket of spaghetti and two loaves of garlic bread. (there's only 2.5 of us haha) My goodness, their meatballs were absolute divine. I am so happy we got as many as we did, without even trying them first. Lol handsdown one of the best meatball recipes I've ever had. Tender, juicy, full of flavor in every bite! Their spaghetti, for as basic as it was, it was great as well. Now their garlic bread, was wonderful too. Nice and crispy on the outside, and still maintaining that nice soft chewy garlicky deliciousness on the inside. Perfecto! Whenever we are back in that area, we will definitely be getting more meatballs and pasta!

    Wendy H.

    This is a big yes!! Who knew anything served in a bucket could be so good!! Garlic bread comes with and the bucket fills you up with or without the balls. I would highly recommend the meatballs tho if your a meat eater. So glad I checked this place out. Sauce is on par with any fine dining Italian place. Yummmm

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    Britnee B.

    My sister had found this place on TikTok right before I was planning to visit my parents out here in Payson. The video looked great, and man! This place didn't disappoint. I love the spaghetti sauce and the meatballs were massive. I bought the largest bucket because we were sharing with 5 adults. The man who took my order and made the spaghetti was so kind and had great customer service. Definitely will be back our next visit in town!

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    11 days ago

    Great value for the amount of food you get! Very friendly staff! Great for quick dinner option!

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    1 year ago

    I got the Meatball sandwich meatball were good if the bread was toasted more for a crunch it would have been better, I would go back again

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    1 year ago

    Delicious spaghetti and meatballs. A better option than fast food. Loved the bread too. Great service. Good price.

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    1 year ago

    New owners. Good, tasty meal for 2, for only $20. The meatballs were good, and the Ceasar salads were crisp.

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    2 years ago

    Good spaghetti to go, a simple fast dinner for busy nights. Not a lot of choices but the food is solid and dependable

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    3 years ago

    The sauce is excellent, well seasoned and delicious. Meatballs are delectable and garlic bread is scrumptious.

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    You know what, they're really good. Simple, reasonably priced and very tasty. I wouldn't hesitate to stop by again.

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    The spaghetti and meatballs were excellent (and I am quite picky when it comes to a red sauce and meatballs).

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