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    BubbaLu's

    4.2 (258 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Menu as of 7.21.2025
    Jenni M.

    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

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    Dee F.

    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.

    BODACIOUS Classic Burger
    KA P.

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

    Chicken Salad Sandwich
    Soraya V.

    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.

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    Rhonda B.

    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!

    Kyle J.

    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.

    Super classy dog

    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.

    1 of many famous baseball photos from long ago
    Geri F.

    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.

    Chicken salad sandwich
    Korey A.

    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.

    Cheese fries - so delicious!
    Sonia S.

    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.

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    Great American classic food. The service was great. The prices are very reasonable. If your in Hot Springs, stop in for some good food.

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    So good, with very friendly staff! Chili cheese dog and chicken salad sandwich was amazing!

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    Great people. Great service. Try the chicken salad melt. Hands down the best chicken salad sandwich I've ever had.

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    This was the best homemade burger I've had in a while! The fries were crisp, and the chocolate malt delicious!

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    Great, fresh made to order burger. Crowded but worth the wait. Good value for the money. Will eat here again.

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    What a fun place! Great burgers and dogs and super yummy malts! Great lunch spot. Onion rings are super good

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    Two hot dogs, lacking flavor, two drinks one fry $16? It was a regular hot dog on a huge hogie roll. Sourkraut had no flavor.

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