Visited Bubba's when visiting TC for my first time and glad I chose here for lunch! It was a Sunday and the place was packed but was able to find a seat at the bar since I was solo. There are large screens that had a game on and noise wasn't too loud. The bartender was attentive and service was great despite the rush. There was a good selection of beer on tap and other cocktails. I had the Haystack burger with fries and ordered it cooked medium. It was cooked perfect and was very tasty. If visiting Traverse City, make sure to check them out if looking for a great place for a beer and burger! read more

Bubba's Burgers And Bar - The Haystack Burger - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

The atmosphere here very much feels like a tavern. However a tavern with a welcoming feel to it. I ordered the Shrek Burger ($22). The 1/2 pound burger is topped with Fried Cheese, Fresh Jalapeño, Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, Haystack Onions, Bourbon BBQ Sauce. The burger was very good with a few caveats. The pulled pork is very average and doesn't add anything to the burger. The fried cheese was very good and did add to thd burger. The bourbon bbq sauce was meh and didn't add much. However the meat itself is excellent and I think a plainer burger would have been better. The fries that came with the burger were very good. I also ordered a Chocolate Shake and it was fantastic. the service was very good and everyone was very friendly. Overall a solid 4 star review. Would I return? Absolutely. Definitely for the shakes and I very much believe a simpler burger would have been better. read more

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This is a terrific hole-in-the-wall bar. Bartenders are cool and the drinks are strong. read more

Bubba's Burgers And Bar - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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The prices here seemed more fair than the other restaurants in the area. It's a casual restaurant and good for families. The fried pickles and wings were really good! I also got the smoked cheddar mac n cheese that came with brisket, crunchy onion strings, and green onion. It was tasty but the mac n cheese itself didn't really have much flavor--most of the flavor was coming from the brisket. read more

Bubba's Burgers And Bar - Smoked Cheddar Mac and Cheese - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Saturday morning visit, had a large group. Split us up in two groups not a big deal. Little bummed they out one table in very front corner and the other table in the back where it was empty. But hey, big group/ no biggie. Here is what we liked: *The homemade raspberry jam was amazing. * The big Bloody Mary is all fun! What could of been better: * The corn beef hash was just average. Chunks of corn beef and American fries, blah little unseasoned pieces of potato. * Breakfast muffin sandwich was incredibly greasy. * Big group, yes. The table in the other room had their food, eaten and was ready to go before we even had food. Was longer than expected, for breakfast. Just want impressed. Overall just a mediocre breakfast and would probably go to some of the other places we know are good before coming back. read more

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Oh my gosh, do we love Bubbas! They have it all from breakfast lunch to dinner. It is consistently and reliably good and affordable. The staff is always friendly and we've never had a bad experience there. On our latest visit, we were just looking for something to snack on for the night Bubba's is open a little bit later than other restaurants and that is very much appreciated. The interior is cozy and relaxed. If milkshakes are your thing, you simply must try one of theirs. They have both regular and adult versions. My personal favorite is the peanut butter Yum Yum! read more

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I spend my summers in TC, and there are a number of restaurants I am happy to eat at, but Bubbas I look forward to. Great burgers (the live burger is my go-to) and a wonderful largely Michigan based beer and cider list. They also have amazing shakes, though I try to consume either large slabs of meat or rich milkshakes rather than both, so I rarely get those. Service can be a little amateurish, but is always pleasantly if slow and neglectful. I don't go if I am in a rush and it is just fine. read more

I would give 10 stars to Bubbas if I could. My daughter's high school soccer team was in the area and I was on a hunt for a place that could accommodate 30 people. I called Bubbas to ask and they said they for sure could! (No reservations though) After my daughter's soccer game we headed to Bubbas to put our name in. They were all aware that we were coming. So thankful for the person I talked to on the phone who relayed that info to everyone. Bubbas staff were so accommodating and kind and kept us updated on the table situation they were setting up for us. The entire team were seated together and the coaches/parents at their own table. We tried the Cajun fried pickles and they were so good! The perfect amount of spice and the tanginess of the pickles were such a great combo. The soccer team got all of their food in such great time. I can't believe how well the kitchen handled that many orders at once. Kudos to you! I had the Brisket Bahn MI sandwich and it was so flavorful! The depth of the flavors on the brisket were amazing. Loved the sauce on the sandwich as well, the perfect amount of heat. The cucumbers on the sandwich added a freshness and broke up the heaviness of the meat and bun. 10/10 The French fries were superb! They were so crispy but also potato-ey on the inside. Perfect amount of seasoning too! My husband had the Shrek burger and he was blown away. The fried mozzarella, pulled pork, crispy onion, etc just tied the whole burger together. He loved it! We loved the vibes of Bubbas. We sat in the front by all of the windows. Loved the bench seating because it fit so many of our girls. Thank you Bubba's! You made our experience so wonderful! read more

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Heard Bubba's was the place to go for burgers and spot on! The Haystack burger was a win for both my husband and I. Fries come as the side but you can switch to tots or sweet potato tots for an up charge. The fries were delish! Lots of local beers on draft. read more

Amazing burgers! We had the Bubba Burger with the sauce on the side. I ended up putting the sauce on. It was interesting. Got the sweet potato tots. So good! They had a garlic aoli and that was killer! Burger was huge and seasoned well and cooked perfectly to our liking. Parking sucked in town but this was a gem of a place! read more

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Good food, good portions. Good prices pretty quick service. Burgers are huge. Wait staff was very nice. Not super quiet but also not very loud for lunch on a Thursday afternoon. Recommend this cute little place. read more

Located in downtown TC, Bubbas was a great place to stop that had food for everyone. It has the sit down with the comfort foods which was huge for us. We did have to wait a bit to be seated, but were able to just walk around and burn that time off easily. The food was solid once inside, a little on the pricey side but for a sit down restaurant I would recommend! read more

Stopped here for lunch after a work meeting in the area. Bartender (ashamed I didn't catch his name) was fantastic and provided amazing service. Cool atmosphere just off of the main drag. I got the steak frites ordered medium. They came out medium rare to rare which is fine that's why I ordered medium in case it's a little undercooked. Flavor was great with a good char on the steak and the compound butter was delicious. Don't sleep on these fries they could be a meal themself with the garlic aioli. read more

Bubba's Burgers And Bar - Steak Frites - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This place is Bad Ass! The food is amazing. They have a Burger and Beer special for $10. If your looking for breakfast then I highly recommend the Poutine. They also make the best bloody mary's with all the appetizers in it. Its pretty cool. On the hotter days they have adult milk shakes also. This is the best place for eating if you are in the area. Brad and the crew do an awesome job running an establishment. read more

Bubba's Burgers And Bar - Bubba's Bloody Mary - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Excellent service with a genuine smile. We both chose bloody Mary's of course. I got spicy with "The Inferno" with Horseradish, Jalapeno, and Garlic Infused Vodka, Sriracha, House Made Bloody Mary Mix. Fantastic!! My friend had the traditional Bloody Mary and he liked it too. We shared the Irish egg rolls and they were fantastic. Go check them out read more

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I had the stadium burger and it was so good. All the staff was nice and very efficient. The bathrooms were clean too and the place in general was clean. read more

I was told this was a dive bar but no! It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's a great casual spot & we had a very fun time. This is a great local food & drink spot with great service & good food! I had the olive burger which I haven't had in ages!! Yum! And they have a free parking lot. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing burgers and let me add a fried egg so that's a plus always! The service and facilities are great too.

We had three burgers. My child LOVED her plain cheeseburger. We thought ours were decent. Hostess and bartender were friendly, but manager wouldn't let them seat us (40 minutes before closing) because of an alleged waitlist, but none of those tables ever were filled, while we ate on the sidewalk right outside. read more

BUBBA'S! Loved this spot so much that we stopped in twice in three days. I noticed it while walking to and from our Airbnb which was nearby, and saw that they open pretty early on weekends so we stopped in to catch some Olympics on a Saturday at the bar. I had one of their iced coffee kickers (basically an iced Irish coffee) and a side of bacon. The iced coffee kicker was sooo good. Boozy, creamy, and delicious. Our bartender was so sweet and kind. We sat there for an hour or so, just hanging out watching all the good food come out. They have a delicious sounding breakfast menu, so we stopped in the next day for breakfast! We sat at a table this time and our server was awesome. Nate got the avo taco and a side of tots, and I got the Han's sandwich (sausage, cheese, scrambled egg on an English muffin) plus a fruit cup. The food was really delicious, great bar breakfast food. Plus a lot cheaper than Towne Square! I loved the sauce that came with the tots - I'm still not sure what it was, but it tasted like if a chipotle aioli had a baby with honey mustard. Sounds weird but it was delicious. I even put some on my sandwich! The tots were hot and perfectly seasoned, and I loved the sandwich. Nate really liked the avo taco too. If I lived nearby, this would be a go-to spot for me, and I'll definitely come back next time I'm in TC! read more

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Service was great. Michael and Adam were attentive to our needs while leaving us alone enough to not feel pestered. The food was okay. The Irish egg rolls were so good! The corned beef had great flavor. They were hot and maybe a smidge overcooked. The wonton was a little hard. The brisket sandwich was alright. I think the brisket was great and maybe didnt belong on this particular sandwich because it over powered the pickled veggies. The walleye was nice and hot. The fries were hot and crispy. The sweet potato tots were delicious. I love the garlic aioli that came with it. Usually people serve sweet dippers with sweet potatoes but this was a nice accent to the tots. Now the brunch punch......Great drink! It is like fun in a glass......the taste is so good and the drink is strong. Thank Bubbas for a great meal. Would definitely eat here again. Great place to eat at the end of a sight seeing day! read more

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OMGosh....... we found an absolutely GREAT hamburger !!! As we travel around the USA, we are always happy to find a good one. So glad we stopped in for lunch. Walking into Bubbas, there was a line for lunch and we decided to sit at the bar. Melissa was our Bartender.... what a great smile & personality. Very attentive and made sure we had everything we asked for. We ordered the hamburger with fires..... temp to medium rare was perfect and the fries were very crispy with soft center. Nicely salted. This hamburger had everything on it..... good portion of meat with lettuce, pickles, onions, mayo, mustard and you seriously better not put it down !!! It was so juicy, that it would have fallen apart. Absolutely delicious!!! Highly recommended!!! read more

Bubba's Burgers And Bar - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Lunch here was such a vibe after walking up and down the street in the snow! My salad was so good I think I died and went to heaven while eating it. That pesto ranch? Insane. Our server was friendly and checked on us frequently as well! read more

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Onion rings - 5 stars. Burger - 4.5 stars. Salad - 3 stars. Burger is a true grilled, thick patty (no smash burgers for me, thank you very much). They were out of the grass fed option when I was there. There doesn't seem to be a truly simple burger with no frills on the menu otherwise but they happily modified another one for me. The Thai chicken salad was my attempt to get some greens but it didn't do it for me. Tenders looked amazing and crispy but they were dry and overcooked. The ginger dressing on the salad was extremely sweet - should have gotten that on the side... Street parking is free after 6pm. There was an hour or so wait for a table on a Sunday night but the bar had availability sooner. As one of the only open spots on a Sunday...not a bad option! read more

Bubba's Burgers And Bar - Avocado Burger and onion rings - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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I came here with my son and daughter in law who absolutely love this place. One side of the menu is all drinks and I am not a drinker, so that is probably why it was no big deal to me but they were so excited to go back there. As far as breakfast, the options seemed very limited to me. I had a green acres breakfast burrito, which was about the only option without bacon (something I don't eat). It was okay but not the best breakfast I've ever had. My son had the hangover burrito which he really liked and my daughter in law had the chorizo hash which she really liked. For my grandson they ordered sides of avocado, potato, scrambled eggs, potatoes and sausage. He is 8 months old and what didn't end up all over the floor he seemed to like!! They ordered 2 glasses of champagne and a brunch punch which they really enjoyed. So understand that the Review you are reading is being written by a non drinker that doesn't eat bacon read more

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Order the shrek burger. It was good, the onions were crisp and had just the right amount of pulled pork and sauce. I did not care for the deep fried American cheese, I took it off. I also upgraded to tater tots and they were very good. Our server was nice but very fake. She was a little overwhelming and unnecessarily dramatic. I would eat here again. read more

This was a fun find! We were visiting for the weekend and this was in walking distance of our hotel. Food was tasty and affordable, we didn't have a wait for a table. But shortly after arriving the line extended out the door. All the food coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled amazing! read more

WOW! I have so many things to say about this place that it literally blows my mind. I have only been here twice with family, and all the times it has been AMAZING. We love the food and the atmosphere. The second time we were there we were sat in the back towards the bar and was worried that we were not going to get a lot of people watching in. However, everywhere in this restaurant has views to see. The staff were amazing and friendly, we got our food quick, overall 10/10. We are coming back EVERY TIME we are in Traverse city. Big shout out to Michael our waiter! Fantastic establishment, 10/10 again. read more

Bubba's Burgers And Bar - Thai boneless chicken tenders, pretzel bites, loaded tater tots.... YUMMMMMMM! - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Stopped in for a quick dinner to this burger place in Downtown Traverse City, Michigan. We were greeted quickly and seated in the back. The dining area is larger than is appears from the outside with tables and booth seating. There is seating at the bar as well. The old brick walls were loaded with beer taps on shelves as decor of all brands, shapes and sizes. The menu contained many burger options and you could also have any of those options as chicken or vegan. Our burgers were delicious and very large! I can't wait to visit again! Our waitress Sophia was the best! Parking on the street with meters. read more

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Possibly the best burger I've ever had. The atmosphere was great, our server was fantastic, and the food was absolutely delicious. We started out with the mac and cheese bites, I had the haystack burger, and my wife had the big bleu burger! I highly recommend it!! read more

4 STARS My friend and I were road tripped through MI with a stop at Mackinaw Island after Acme the next day. A few miles down the road from our Holiday Inn was an adorable street with tons of restaurants. We wanted to grab a bite before bed so we rushed out to Front Street and got in queue for Bubba's. They did not disappoint with their food. Pros: The food was amazing. I never eat a whole burger but I did here. I also ate all the pickle fries and if I can find them anywhere again I'll order them. I actually put them on my burger which made it even better. My friend was happy with her order which was the chicken tenders (they were massive) and she couldn't even finish them or her cherry shake! The restrooms were clean here as well. The service was pleasant. The restaurant was easy to find. Lots of sidewalk to walk on this street. Parking was a short block away. Cons: They were busy so service was a little slow as expected. read more

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The food was phenomenal! Our waitress was patient, well versed in the menu and present without hovering. Comfortable seating options that don't make you feel like you're sitting in your neighbors lap. A don't miss for sure! read more

Food is Amazing!!!! Great choice in beers and cocktails, and I was happily surprised by their nonalcoholic options do drinks. Great root beer. read more

Some of the Best burgers and food in a long time. It was a wait to get in, but it was worth it.. it's not a big restaurant it's quick but it's got a great ambience draft list and absolutely mouthwatering food. Our party had Shrek burgers, the haystack burger, and the brisket bahn mi sandwich. Also had macaroni and cheese bites and pretzel bites.. everything is hot fresh and delicious cooked exactly to specifications. Go here and you will not be disappointed. read more

Great burgers! One of Traverse City's consistent go to restaurants with a nice bar. Service is always good. read more

Bubba's Burgers And Bar - Bubba Burger - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Once again, Bubba's did not disappoint! We visited in a Monday afternoon with 6 kids and 3 adults in our party. Our waiter, Neal, was absolutely wonderful and patient with our crew, and the food was delicious! It's also a decent price - with tip, our bill came out to about $150! read more

Bubba's Burgers And Bar - Beer cheese burger - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Great stop in Traverse City. It has good burgers and drinks. It is my favorite burger place to stop at in TC. We enjoyed all the burgers we tried. The brisket Burger could have used more barbeque sauce in my opinion. I love the option of tater tots. The service is always good. I love the sports bar vibe with plenty of TV's to watch all the games on. I would definitely return. read more

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Wow! Probably one of the TOP THREE best burgers I've ever hand, hands down. AMAZING! Seasoned just right, and the Sweet Potato Tots and special dip! We ate until we were past full! We had a blood orange mule as well, and it was great! 10/10 for this place! A big shout out to the beautiful Melissa for being the perfect host, server, and bartender! She was awesome! read more

Best burgers in town. Good fries, and service by Leslie! Worth the 25 minute wait. Best best best read more

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First of all"my man" Neal the server was at my table almost as soon as I walked in yet apologized for the wait. I told him I heard the haystack burger was the best and he assured me all the burgers were great. I went for the haystack with tots. They have a loaded tot with cheese, pulled pork and scallions that are an app but I wanted them with my meal instead of fries. He said that is not a normal thing but was able to make it happen anyway. Thanks for going the extra mile. The burger was perfect. This is not a smash burger but a thick juicy burger with plenty of toppings. The loaded tots had plenty of all the toppings. The sauce was a bit sweeter than I am used to but with the tots, it was great. Parking is curbside and you have to feed the meter. It takes credit cards and only charged me a dollar. Based on yelp reviews I drove 8 miles from my hotel to eat a burger in a bar. You should too. read more

Bubba's Burgers And Bar - American Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan