Great location, awesome atmosphere and the food tasted amazing. The even better part is that it's not that expensive especially for downtown Hot Springs. So if you're looking for an amazing cheeseburger with great people watching this place checks all those boxes. read more

BubbaLu's - cheeseburger with fries - Burgers Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

As we walked in a patron made a point of stopping before he walked out to tell the staff that they served him the best burger he'd had in a LONG time! Good intro! Initially we hesitated to go in cuz we had our dog with us but the hostess made a point of reaching out to us to tell us they are dog friendly! Awesome! They even gave us a container filled with water for the dog. We ordered two classy dogs (no pun!). The hot dogs are big and beefy and cooked perfectly. Mine had sauerkraut which is homemade and very mild. All ingredients added to the dog were lightly grilled. The French fries come unsalted...they are plenty flavorful on their own....but salt is at the counter/table as are ketchup and mustard. The fries were thin and perfectly crispy! The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. Very old fashioned feel with wooden barstools at the counter and booths in the back. Retro decor (mostly origins) Prices are excellent, very budget-friendly. read more

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My daughters and I went to BubbaLu's on 7.21.2025 mostly because it was the nearest place for a restroom for my oldest... She'd probably kill me if she was on Yelp, but she's not and this is funny now... We were in the middle of shopping at a nearby boutique when she ran up to me with this super ultra mean mad pre-teen attitude because she needed to go to the restroom really bad. Of course the boutique did not have a public restroom then she got frantic and pissy so I hollered at her sister "Hey, we gotta go. We'll come back." We rush into BubbaLu's where a very friendly cashier welcomes us. My pain in the rear oldest heads straight to the lone restroom which was luckily available. I felt like I finally took a breath in that moment. Lol. My other daughter and I hop in line which was to the door. I snap a photo of menu. Text it to the restroom kid and ask if she's okay and to choose something for lunch. After receiving a ton of thank you-like emojis from her I get an answer and we finally get to order. It was high stress - because I really felt bad for my kiddo - but it was funny and lucky all at once. This was unexpectedly a cool place with family photos and other memorabilia on the walls. We sat at the counter in front of the meal prep station and grills. + Super Classy Dog $6.50 (my oldest said it hit the spot) + Chicken Salad Melt $6.50 (This was my choosing and I absolutely loved it.) + Kid Cheeseburger $7.00 (my youngest ate all of hers and I tried some of her fries, which were really good... frozen variety, but still good!) There were so many friendly folks in this place including the 3 employees. No where at the top of my list or even in my Yelp bookmarks was BubbaLu's, but sometimes "stuff" happens and you get a win. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4 read more

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Finger licking good! The BODACIOUS burger lives up to its reputation. I'd highly suggest this eatery. Happy New Year's! read more

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Excellent food! I love that they cook out in front! Good vibes & service!!! Will be back!

Food was delicious and huge portions. The only negative I have to say that they skimp on the cheese for the cheese fries. Service was excellent and nice. Ambiance was chill. read more

BubbaLu's - Chicken Salad Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Your search is over. I can say with absolute certainty--no hesitation, no reservations--that I am a burger expert. I don't just enjoy them; I revere them. I seek out the best of the best, devouring at least three a week, always on the hunt for the next great bite. And here it is. I have never had a burger that nails every single element so perfectly. The bun and the beef are in flawless harmony. The pickle and tomato complement each other in ways I didn't know were possible. And the cheese? It's the final, glorious touch that ties it all together. This burger has taken up permanent residence in my mind, a testament to what BubbaLu's is doing. I had it once and immediately had to have it again before heading home. I've already had serious discussions about making a day trip just to get another. (Side note: Everything from the fries to the chicken salad sandwich is a slam dunk--but the burger? The burger is something else entirely.) There is no better burger in Hot Springs. There is no better burger in Arkansas. And, honestly? There might not be a better burger in the United States. read more

BubbaLu's - Burgers Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Ordered the $6 burger and $4 fries. The fries were easily big enough to share with a friend, maybe 2! The chocolate milkshake was great. The burger was made to order. The place looks like a cute little diner. Order at the counter and have a seat. The food was done and quickly brought to the table. Highly recommend for a quick, good and economical meal! read more

BubbaLu's - Drink machine - Burgers Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

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I like that you're able to bring your dog... but I can't say that I'd be back. The hotdog wasn't great. Neither was the veggie burger. The onion rings were hot and so were the fries. read more

One of my girlfriends and I were visiting Hot Springs and decided to stop here for lunch. I got a hot dog (Nathan's all beef) and she ordered a burger. We shared fries. First of all, the pricing was great. Huge portions for the price. The fries were large and more than enough for the two of us. Everything came out hot. It was clean in the restaurant and right on Bathhouse Row (across the street) making it a very convenient option. Wish they had sweet tea and not just unsweetened tea but other than that, no complaints. Water is $1 so also a good option if you need a cold ice water while out and about. read more

Absolutely outstanding chili burger! Fries are perfectly deep fried. Plan to go back next time I'm in town!

BubbaLus: A Hot Springs Classic ​We highly recommend stopping at BubbaLus in Hot Springs! It's such a cute and retro shop, and we loved that you can watch them make your food right there at the counter. ​We both ordered the Super Classy Dog and a Chocolate Malt with a side of fries. Be warned: the portions here are absolutely huge! We were stuffed, but everything was fantastic. The service was great as well! ​The chocolate malt was solid. I usually prefer a really thick, extra-malty drink, but I wasn't upset with this one at all--it hit the spot! ​If you're looking for great food, big portions, and a fun, throwback atmosphere, check out BubbaLus. read more

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Great lil place for a quick hamburger hot dog foods. Clean and super friendly staff. Baseball memorabilia on the walls and even more special: photos of owner with his family. Great variety playlist of Gen-X music. read more

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Stopped in to grab a quick lunch with our two children and quickly realized the owners and staff are extremely kind, wonderful people! They went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied and exceeded expectations. Great place for kids too!! the food was amazing!! read more

The prices here were pretty reasonable. You order at the bar when you walk in and they give you a number for your table. The place was hopping but the line moved fast. We found a seat at the window for the two of us but would have struggled if there were more of us. I got a chicken salad sandwich and my daughter has a grilled cheese with fries. The chicken salad was a generous portion. The chicken salad was a little dry but made up for it with the extra mayo on the bread. I thought the pickles on it were kind of odd, but they added a little saltiness. My daughter said the grilled cheese was fine. I tried the fries after eating my sandwich. They were just okay. They were cold by may have been better hot. read more

BubbaLu's - Chicken salad sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

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We stopped here for lunch after hiking and I LOVED this place. It is counter service so you order then take your seat. It is a very no fuss diner but I found the service and quick food to be awesome. The service staff were LOVELY! They were very friendly and attentive. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and joking with the staff. Our food arrived fast and was very tasty. I got the cheese fries which were delicious. The veggie burger is a standard black bean burger. Coke float with blue bell ice cream was delicious! This place is also dog friendly which we were pleasantly surprised by. The restrooms here have a changing table for baby needs. read more

BubbaLu's - Cheese fries - so delicious! - Burgers Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

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We stopped here as our final stop in Hot Springs, just looking for something quick and easy before heading out on the last leg of our road trip. This family-owned restaurant truly stood out for how friendly and welcoming everyone was. Even though there was a line, everything moved quickly, and the person taking orders was incredibly attentive. Once you place your order, you can sit and wait for your food to be brought out, and despite the crowd, our meal arrived in no time. I ordered a burger and fries, and both were fantastic. The burger was moist, tender, and packed with flavor. The portion sizes were just right, offering good value for the price. The fries were perfectly crisp and salty, exactly what you'd hope for. One thing that impressed me was how hard the staff worked, quickly cleaning tables after each group left--it was great to see that level of effort. The decor had a charming, old-school vibe--not quite a 50s diner, but it definitely felt like a classic burger joint with red and white colors and retro stool seating. The space is pretty small, so I can imagine it fills up quickly if you're dining in. If that's the case, taking it to go is always an option. Overall, I highly recommend this spot--it didn't disappoint and was absolutely delicious." read more

Six of us for a quick lunch on a very busy day. Ordered CheeseBurger, Chicken sandwich, Corn Dog, Chili Dogs, and a plain dog all basic fun food. Asked for the burger to be medium, reply "it will be cooked". It was cooked crispy, was not that bad. The rest was acceptable no complaints. Staff was friendly, service was great, prices reasonable and the place was very clean. read more

The food was SPECTACULAR! Amazing burger (definitely add the bacon!). Great fries. My son loved his grilled cheese and said that, "They make HEAVEN here!! It was worth the wait!" The team was HUSTLING for eclipse weekend and we appreciated their hard work. Such a great value too. Highly recommend! And thank you for the treat :) read more

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My husband and I stopped into BubbaLu's for a late lunch after a long hike in Hot Springs. We stumbled upon this restaurant while walking down Bath House Row and noticed it was packed! We thought it must be good, so let's give it a try! While standing in line, I noticed there was not a single empty seat that we would be able to sit and eat and the line was getting longer and longer. The line was outside the door and on the sidewalk at one point. We finally get to order and as we are waiting for our food, we are eyeing the seating situation. Two people at the bar decide to leave and another two people immediately swoop into the empty chairs. We realized we may have to be a little pushy if we want to sit and eat. I noticed a family getting ready to leave so I basically stand right behind them and wait for them to leave. We finally sit down and are still waiting for our food. The family next to us who ordered after us gets their food first. At this point I'm a little frustrated. It's crowded, loud, cramped, and the service is slow. I just want to eat and leave. We get our food and eat it faster than how long it took to get to us. The food is delicious and the prices are cheap and right. I see why there is such a crowd, but the slow service keeps a crowd with very limited seating options. Definitely recommend but I would go on at off peak time. read more

Great local short-order foods for a bite. Burgers and dogs oh my. Burger was delicious and the service was friendly. If you have children, this is a definite easy choice for lunch. read more

i'm still sitting here as a patron and i had to stop eating to write about this fantastic place. the food is wonderful, reasonably priced and fresh. but the most shocking part of this restaurant is the workers. they are absolutely swamped here at the moment and i see everyone working with a smile on their face, being patient with the crowd and still checking in on everyone. i think we've been checked on 3 times since sitting down!! i watched one of the cooks stop (during a slow moment) and hand out free ice cream to the kiddos. it's just a heartwarming place and experience!!! i'd suggest this place to absolutely anyone. i loved my experience here!!! thank yall for being awesome. :) read more

We had a great meal here. The chicken sandwich, burger and fries were tasty. The chocolate shake had great flavor as well. The place was spacious and the staff was friendly. Check them out. read more

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This unassuming little restaurant is seriously good. Hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings. It is cooked to ordered served right off the grill. I had the coney dog which feature's Nathan's hot dogs and onion rings. They both were amazing. Give them a try, right across from the bath houses!! read more

BubbaLu's - Coney Dog and onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

We got hooked up with cheese fries!! Had to stop by the next day for some more. Super nice people! Friendly and chatted about some things to do while visiting. Cute little place to stop!!! read more

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The best food I have eaten in a long time . Service was good like a 5 star restaurant

Fantastic people and service. Food was amazing. My kids loved their burgers and fries. We all can't wait to go back. ! read more

an absolute must eat a burger here spot Huge fries splittable for sure .Can't wait to come bk .... read more

I was in Hot Springs, AR and on this trip we decided to grab a burger and fries. Well my two teenagers decided for us. Texas is lousy with good burger joints and this family owned restaurant on the bathhouse row in Hot Springs is a treasure. I was fortunate enough to order the onion rings. My double meat bacon burger was almost too much because I was not going to leave an onion ring on my tray. I was a good little boy and cleaned my plate. The grill is in the open front and center. Mom and pop were working the counter when we were there just before Thanksgiving. I missed the HS annual Chili cook off but didn't miss out on a really great burger. read more

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This place was really good! Prices are great, the staff is friendly and that burger was SO yummy.

Burger seemed like a frozen patty from Sam's. Hot dog and fries were good, but not really worth the effort to get there, park, and the cost.

Cute & cozy family owned restaurant. Visited all the way from Albuquerque, New Mexico! The owners were nice & had a great sense of humor. The food was delicious and came out in a timely manner. Will be visiting again next time we're in town. read more

BubbaLu's - Chili Cheese Fries & Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Best burger I've had in a very long time by FAR! Jeff hand-presses the angus beef patties daily. Ginger cooks them up with lightning speed and her magic touch, serving them with the freshest hand-chopped veggies. Add a side of the best fries in town and top it off with a hand-dipped Bluebell ice cream shake. Food is delicious, venue is charming with its wooden-top swivel stools at the counter and Jeff and Ginger are absolutely priceless proprietors. Tell 'em Susan and Jeff from North Carolina sent you. Sure wish we lived nearby! read more

Great food, great ice cream, People and service great also.....My wife and I highly recommend this place....Right across from bathouse row... read more

After visiting the National Park Visitors Center and wandering the main road, we saw this place and decided to go in. They have a selection of three different beers that are brewed in Little Rock, and we each had two delicious grilled chicken sandwiches. The worker who helped us at the register was very informative about the beers and food offerings, we had our food in just a few minutes and are really glad we visited this low-cost alternative restaurant. read more

Don't leave Hot Springs without grabbing a meal here! Delicious burger, corn dog and chili fries! Cute diner style bar to belly up to or sit by the window and watch the world outside. Very reasonable prices, too. The service was very friendly! read more

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Neat place in the heart of Hot Springs. Everyone was very friendly and the chili dog I had was delicious.

We had a fantastic experience at this burger and fries place. Vegetarian friendly options with grilled cheese and veggie burgers. Large portions for fries and rings. Probably the most surprising was fantastic customer service. They were so friendly and even comped my little girl some ice cream as we were about to leave. Will happily stop again if we're in the area! read more

As a local I thought I had tried it all! we are food junkies and my husband wanted a good dog so I went to safari and came up with BubbaLus! my husband ate the classic AND a super classic when he ordered he said I'll take any left overs to our dogs lol the dogs will be so disappointe! I got the super grilled cheese and it is a great compliment to the amazing onion rings! ALSO I am such a Gen X kid and I love a good malt well not a cream place in town got them beat on that! we will be back for sure Thank You! read more

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Classic burger and hotdog joint with perfect everything. Seriously! We had: - grilled chicken sandwich with everything - Nathan's chili dog - fries - grilled cheese and, I kid you not, they were all PERFECT. Not just good or great, perfect. I don't know how they did it. The service was prompt and friendly, too. Keep it up, guys! read more

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