Buddy's Burger Shack
Alternate Names (3)
Buddy's Buddy's Burger Buddy's Burgers
Categories
Score Breakdown
8.8 / 10
high confidence 53 signals computed Sep 23, 2026, 12:47 AM| Source | Raw | n | Bayesian C | Adjusted | Weight | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.86 | 49 | 12 | 8.91 | 0.55 | 4.90 | ||
| 7.56 | 1 (5,630 reviews) | — dyn | 7.56 | 0.45 | 3.40 | ||
| Awards | 2.62 | 3 | bonus, no Bayesian | +0.52 | — | +0.52 |
Base score (weighted avg of 2 active sources) = 8.30
+ Award bonus = +0.52 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 8.8
+ Award bonus = +0.52 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 8.8
Per-Category Scores (1)
| Category | Type | Score | Signals | Confidence | Computed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger | dish | 8.5 | 45 | medium | 9/23/2026 |
Locations (2)
+ Add Location| Name | Address | Type | Score | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy's Burger | 1551 E Old Settlers Blvd #100, Round Rock, TX 78664, USA | restaurant | — | Edit |
| Buddy's Burger Shack | 9001 Cameron Rd # 101 Austin | restaurant | 92 | Edit |
Signals (56)
View All| Type | Value | Categories | Location | Sentiment | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award | 0.1 | Burger | — | positive | Best Austin burgers under $10: Classic, nostalgic and worth every bite | Verified |
| Award | 0.1 | Burger | — | positive | The Best Burgers in Austin, Texas | Verified |
| Award | 0.1 | Burger | — | positive | The best burgers in Austin, according to our restaurant critic | Verified |
| Google Rating | 4.8 (1726 reviews) | — | Buddy's Burger | — | Google Places - Buddy's Burger | Verified |
| Google Rating | 4.6 (3904 reviews) | — | Buddy's Burger Shack | — | Google Places - Buddy's Burger | Verified |
| Google Reviews | 1726 | — | Buddy's Burger | — | Google Places - Buddy's Burger | Verified |
| Google Reviews | 3904 | — | Buddy's Burger Shack | — | Google Places - Buddy's Burger | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy's Burger | Burger | — | positive | Best burgers in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy’s, Crown and Anchor | Burger | — | positive | Best burger in Austin | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy's. Thank you | Burger | — | positive | Best burger in Austin | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fav austin area burger: buddy’s. | Burger | — | positive | Best burger in Austin | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy’s Burger on Cameron Rd | Burger | — | positive | What is your favorite restaurant that you think does not get enough love or publicity here in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy's burgers has a great spicy burger. | Burger | — | positive | Best restaurants/bars/coffee shops in Tech Ridge (N. Austin) area? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | We fuck with Buddy’s in this house | Burger | — | positive | Best Burger ATX 2025 | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | haven't tried buddys but it's on the list now | Burger | — | positive | Best Burger ATX 2025 | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy’s Burger is my go to right now. | Burger | — | positive | Best Burger ATX 2025 | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy's for a great smash burger (I believe their shakes are made with Amy's ice... | Burger | — | positive | Best Burger ATX 2025 | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Honorable mention would be Buddys | Burger | — | positive | Best Burger ATX 2025 | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy's. | Burger | — | positive | Best Burger ATX 2025 | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | BUDDYS BURGERS! | Burger | — | positive | Best Burger ATX 2025 | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | for the value buddies burger checks most of the boxes | Burger | — | positive | Best Burger ATX 2025 | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddys Burger because they have the best burgers, fries, shakes, and even a driv... | Burger | — | positive | What’s the best burger in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Most overrated in this thread: Pool Burger, Jewboy, Buddy’s. | Burger | — | negative | What’s the best burger in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy’s Burger!! | — | — | positive | Good sit down burger restaurant? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddys | Burger | — | positive | Best burgers by price? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Great service and tasty burger (added grilled onions and bacon) and get the seas... | Burger | — | positive | Best burgers by price? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | 2. Buddy’s | Burger | — | positive | Best burgers by price? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Seconding Buddy's, for sure | Burger | — | positive | Best burgers by price? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy's single is less than $5 for just the burger | Burger | — | positive | Best burgers by price? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Double is mandatory at Buddy's. The topping amounts are calibrated to a double. | Burger | — | positive | Best burgers by price? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy’s is great to me for more of a fast food vibe. | Burger | — | positive | BEST BURGER | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Best fast food burger in Austin for me, and the fries/shakes are amazing as well... | Burger | — | positive | Best burger in Austin fora reasonable price? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy's | Burger | — | positive | Best burger in Austin fora reasonable price? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy’s for affordable smash burgers | Burger | — | positive | Best burger in Austin fora reasonable price? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | And man oh man are their shakes on point! | Burger | — | positive | Best burger in Austin fora reasonable price? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy’s burgers are pretty good ... their shakes on point! | Burger | — | positive | Best burger in Austin fora reasonable price? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy’s Burger. Best fast food burger in Austin for me | Burger | — | positive | Best burger in Austin fora reasonable price? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy’s Burger being so low is criminal... cheeseburger at $4.89 beats Leroy’s b... | Burger | — | positive | "The Infatuation" best burgers in Austin - what do you think is missing & what do you think is totally off base? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy's burger is pretty good | Burger | — | positive | "The Infatuation" best burgers in Austin - what do you think is missing & what do you think is totally off base? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | For fast food, Buddy’s Burger is hard to beat. | Burger | — | positive | Best smash burger ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | this and get the oreo shake with seasoned fries | — | — | positive | Best smash burger ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Great seasoned fries too. The spicy burger is where it's at. | Burger | — | positive | Best smash burger ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Yes, and get the spicy version! | Burger | — | positive | Best smash burger ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Wasn’t a true smash burger when I got a couple there. Maybe lightly smashed but ... | — | — | negative | Best smash burger ? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy’s is my go-to for a quick, cheap burger. | Burger | — | positive | Bold take: Burger edition | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Think I’ll get buddy’s tomorrow | Burger | — | positive | Bold take: Burger edition | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Don’t forget a milkshake. | — | — | positive | Bold take: Burger edition | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddys - burgers are great, but the milkshake is a must. | Burger | — | positive | Bold take: Burger edition | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I implore you to go to Buddy’s. In my mind, they’re crushing P.Terry’s and In n... | Burger | — | positive | Burger Wars - Buddy’s | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddy’s is going for the thick and soft interior with some god damn delicious se... | — | — | positive | Burger Wars - Buddy’s | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I think the top 3 burger spots in Austin are (in no order): P Terry's, Buddha Bu... | Burger | — | positive | Burger Wars - Buddy’s | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Dip the fries in their "smack sauce" | — | — | positive | Burger Wars - Buddy’s | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I’ll pay the extra $2 and get a really good one at Buddys. | — | — | positive | I love P Terrys | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Where is Phil’s, Buddy’s, Culver’s, Moreno’s? | Burger | — | positive | The best burgers in Austin, according to our restaurant critic | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddys has been my go to forever | Burger | — | positive | The best burgers in Austin, according to our restaurant critic | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Buddha burger kills / Buddhas and Buddys mentions | Burger | — | positive | The best burgers in Austin, according to our restaurant critic | Verified |