Buddy's Burger Shack
Alternate Names (3)
Buddy's Buddy's Burger Buddy's Burgers
Categories
Score Breakdown
8.1 / 10
high confidence 34 signals computed May 30, 2026, 03:30 AM| Source | Raw | n | Bayesian C | Adjusted | Weight | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.96 | 30 | 12 | 8.55 | 0.50 | 4.28 | ||
| 7.55 | 2 (4,958 reviews) | 0.50 dyn | 7.04 | 0.50 | 3.52 | ||
| Awards | 1.98 | 2 | bonus, no Bayesian | +0.30 | — | +0.30 |
Base score (weighted avg of 2 active sources) = 7.79
+ Award bonus = +0.30 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 8.1
+ Award bonus = +0.30 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 8.1
Per-Category Scores (1)
| Category | Type | Score | Signals | Confidence | Computed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger | dish | 8.0 | 31 | medium | 5/30/2026 |
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 (36)
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 |
| Google Rating | 4.8 (1054 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 | 1054 | — | 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 |