This was definitely one of the best American airport restaurants I've been to in recent memory!! Not only is the food here delicious, but the dining atmosphere doesn't feel very chaotic. There was limited space to store bags and outlets available if needed. My waiter was very curt/dry and not the friendliest, but service was attentive enough. I ordered a burger and a frozen cocktail, both which were very tasty. Is everything extremely overpriced? Yes, but it will fill you up. read more

Bud & Marilyn’s - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had a 2-hour layover in Philly, so a perfect amount of time to indulge in an airport meal. My bags and I were promptly seated at a 2-top with a view of the bathrooms. The menus were on the table, so I was ready to order the Lakeside cocktail and the Old World Burger when my server arrived. I wouldn't order it with a tight connection as it seemed to be made-to-order. The burger was delicious, one of the best I've had recently, the fries were tasty, and the drink was top tier. Prices were reasonable. It was cool to see a Bud & Marilyn's in the airport, especially since I was just connecting and wouldn't make it to Midtown Village. read more

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NO WHAT DO YOU MEAAAAAN this the best airport food ive ever had?! Honestly? Best anything ive had out in a MINUTE. The place is cute and the kielbasa and pierogi with horseradish sour cream was so amazing. Caramelized sear on the sausage, crispy outside soft inside pierogi, crispy fried shallots and a lovely subtle horseradish cream. Balanced, properly prepared... just really nice! Ambiance was so vibes and kathryn my server was a doll. what a gem in phl airport terminal c! read more

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Across the board one of the best airport food experiences in my travels in the US. I had their Old School Burger and I will say it was hot, fresh, well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The bun was fresh and toasted, the burger was seasoned well and delicious, and the fries were excellent! Even the service was fantastic! Attentive and really polite and upbeat! This place would be a great stop even if it wasn't in an airport! Well done! If I come through terminal C in Philly again, I'll be stopping for a burger! read more

Bud & Marilyn’s - Bar/Restaurant - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great food and such a cute location in the Philly airport. Drinks were on point, and service was excellent. read more

Bud & Marilyn’s - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Chicken and waffles was good. $20 is to be expected as it was located in the airport. I'm deducting points as part of my chicken was pink and my egg was a little overcooked. The service was fine. read more

Bud & Marilyn’s - Chicken and waffles - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Extremely Mid as the kids like to say. I have not eaten at the real deal, but this airport outpost strikes me as the type of place that they lent their name to and not much else. The food is generic airport food for the most part. The wine list is quite poor. Despite having a bar, it is the type of place where when you ask for wine, they have 2 options. Beer selection is a little better, with a dozen of the ones you'd expect in a bottle and 5 or 6 drafts. They were out of all the locals on draught, though, so even though I was in Philly, I had a beer from California. The food is fine by airport standards; it's exactly what you can get at any properly operated airport restaurant. One Bright spot was the staff who were quite friendly and helpful. read more

When in an airport order a drink. I tried the high volume beer and it was so good, but didn't need that kind of plane ride. Opted for a Stella Artois instead. The beyond burger with burger sauce was well paired and enjoyable for a pre-plane meal. I appreciate saucing up the burger to add more flavor and burger appeal to the beyond burger. Job well done! read more

It's nicely located in the middle of the airport, just past the Terminal C security point, and the food is good! I had the chicken and waffles and I really like how they also added bacon and eggs to it, it really elevates it, and for $20.50, it's not too unreasonable for a sit down airport restaurant. Service was unfortunately a bit slow. I had to wait quite a bit when the restaurant was nearly empty for my food and check which was disappointing, but thankfully my flight was a few hours away so it wasn't a concern for me, but I would be nervous if I only had a short time. I hope they can improve it. The actual quality of service was great, I just wish it was a bit quicker. Overall I enjoyed it, and would definitely go back. read more

Bud & Marilyn’s - Chicken and Waffles - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We had an early wake-up call. Before the day is over, we will have been on 4 different planes. Breakfast was 04:00 in Pittsburgh. We didn't eat until we were back in Philly airport. This restaurant was recommended by a born & bred Philly resident. I was eying up the fried cheese curds hard. Didn't get them. We got the wedge salad x 2, chicken soup, and biscuits. Hit the spot. read more

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Bud & Marilyn's is a prominent entry in the Valerie Safran/Marcie Turney culinary stable of highly successful 13th Street corridor eateries, which also includes Barbuzzo, Little Nonna's and, most recently, Darling Jack's Tavern. Bud & Marilyn's, however - if you'll pardon the continuing analogy - is a horse of a different color. The restaurant is unabashedly retro. Named after Ms. Turney's grandparents, who ran a restaurant in Ripon, Wisconsin, the moment you cross the threshold, you feel like you've just stumbled into an out-of-control party in your uncle's rec room. Vintage decor, clunky glassware, and an odd assortment of knickknacks all add to the pleasant illusion of another time and place... as do the updated riffs on a host of classic cocktails... The food, on the other hand, is retro in name only. In some cases, items listed on the menu simply provide a springboard for the infusion of a host of upscale/updated ingredients. I mean, no one would ever accuse dishes like the previously sampled Falafel Crusted Cauliflower of pressing too many nostalgic buttons. Embellished with serrano chili, cilantro, mint, toasted sesame seeds, splash of lemon, and a cooling cucumber raita, this delicious starter is as contemporary as it gets. It was also - unlike many other items in the restaurant's repertoire - modestly portioned and marvelously light on the palate. The great majority of the dishes I've observed here are both heavy and heavy-handed. Heavy with regard to portion-size, preparation, and impact on one's delicate peristalsis; and particularly heavy-handed with regard to presentation. Take the Grilled "Brick" Chicken, for example. I'm not one of those critics who believes that everything that proceeds out of the kitchen must resemble a work of art... but I do believe that any item of food ultimately placed before a diner should be at least semi-attractive. However, when this dish hit the table, my first thought was that it bore uncanny resemblance to the regurgitation of an endangered species. To paraphrase an old axiom: "The palate can only appreciate what the eye can endure." And there are occasions at Bud & Marilyn's when the eye must endure a great deal. Finesse, it should be noted, is not this restaurant's strong suit. Among the spruced up retro entrées, the Fontina & Chard Stuffed Meatloaf has the most to recommend it. The hefty loaf is upgraded with Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors' dry-aged beef and veal, a third-generation meat wholesaler based in North Bergen, New Jersey. The sautéed Swiss chard adds suppleness, the fontina a shot of oozy over-indulgence. The glaze is a ketchup concoction - just like mom used to make - that is caramelized in the oven. The meatloaf itself is a thing of beauty, dense but marvelously moist and beautifully seasoned. Accompaniments, however, vary in quality... The royal trumpet mushroom gravy presented in a vintage gravy boat (When's the last time you saw one of those?) is lusciously over-the-top. But Yukon Gold mashed potatoes are thin, watery, and lacking in flavor. And the carrots & peas look like they were dropped onto the plate from some undetermined height. Once again, the devil is in the details - and the kitchen doesn't quite get it. Dessert-wise, there are a number of ways to go... but nothing quite does the trick like a gargantuan wedge of sinfully decadent chocolate cake layered with peanut butter buttercream and embellished with chocolate ganache and mini-malt balls. If you're a confirmed lover of chocolate/peanut butter combos, as I am, you will find this outrageously rich dessert simply impossible to resist. And don't even think about tackling it by yourself, as my dining partner and I barely made a dent. This is a table-sharer if ever there was one... and simply not to be missed. In many ways, dining at Bud & Marilyn's is an incredibly frustrating experience. On some occasions, the kitchen acquits itself reasonably well; those irresistible Wisconsin Cheese Curds immediately come to mind, ditto the Warm Buttermilk Biscuits, and the Seared Sea Scallops and Fontina & Chard Stuffed Meatloaf. On the other hand, the kitchen's current philosophy of presentation appears to be "pile it on." The food is surprisingly heavy - on the eye as well as the palate - and, in many cases, lacks both focus and finesse. Bud & Marilyn's offers diners an interesting culinary journey down memory lane... I just wish there were a few less bumps in the road. read more

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My son and I ate here yesterday and he did not get sick. I had the yogurt with granola and ended up being very ill, both in the airport and on the flight home. But that's not where the story starts. Due to lines with TSA (still showing up for work even when they were not getting paid) we got there very early and ended up having breakfast. Service was slow but I know now they were understaffed bc a cook didn't come in and only had two wait staff. The first problem came when I paid my $34.20 bill with cash and they only gave me $15. I was told by the waitress that they don't give change for less than a dollar. So she would've gotten 80 extra cents from me and countless other diners? A very strange policy. I ended up coming up with a quarter to cover my $.20. She could not give me a nickel and change, but did give my dollar back and I told her to keep the change plus I tipped her about 19%. This all struck me as a very bizarre policy I asked to talk to the manager who came out of the kitchen with his cooking gloves on. He did not seem pleased to be talking to me and he said yes, they don't give change. He relaxed when I said that this was a very strange company policy and recognized this was probably not his policy. I asked for another phone number of someone higher up cause I think that is a bizarre policy to not take legal tender. And then called another location and they also confirmed that they do not get coin change when someone pays with cash. They said it's because they aren't making pennies anymore and I said yeah but they're still making quarters, nickels, and dimes. Then I left a message for someone and it was the airport location GM on his day off. The GM was very kind and seemed confused by this policy and angry that he didn't know about it because he said there's definitely change available in the restaurant. Anyway, we had a nice conversation and he seemed honestly concerned that his restaurant was not issuing proper change. My recommendation to the consumer is pay with a credit card and this won't be a problem. You will be charged 3% for healthcare. There is a sign about that on the registered stand. No sign about not issuing change. Unfortunately, I started to feel ill after my meal here and was very sick for the rest of the day and into this next day. I'm hoping that this was a fluke, but I always suggest restaurants to change their gloves more often and don't use the same rag to wipe off the counter for hours on end. read more

I love Bud & Marilyn's, the original on Locust. Everything about it excites me, from the atmosphere, to the drinks to the menu. When I knew I would have some time to grab breakfast while flying out of Terminal C, I was excited because I knew they had one in the airport. It was about 8:30am and the restaurant, aside from a few people at the bar, was completely empty. Everyone seemed to be going for coffees or fast food in the airport. We entered the restaurant and were told we could sit wherever we'd like. We grabbed a spot out of the way in case our young son started getting restless. It took a long time for the server to drop some menus and even longer for her to come back with drinks (yes I ordered a beer at 8:45am to start my vacation). I'm not a breakfast fan but I love Bud & Marilyn's fried chicken and had somewhat of a sweet tooth this morning, so I opted for the Chicken and Waffles (with an over easy egg on top). The food came out and I thought: "this is going to be great, look at how good it looks". One bite and it was as if all of my hopes and dreams were obliterated. They have to be cooking the chicken ahead of time, this was by far some of the driest, most tasteless chicken I have ever had....I grew up in the midwest, I know what bad food is! The egg was cooked perfectly but could not rehydrate the sawdust texture of the fried chicken. I couldn't believe it. I wasn't expecting it to be as good as the original, but like pizza, even bad fried chicken is good; not this one. On the other hand, my five year old said his pancake was good and my wife enjoyed her waffle. So once again, it's just me being me. I wouldn't eat here again and the server short attitude irked me so I wouldn't even drink here. read more

Bud & Marilyn’s - Chicken and waffles with an egg and bacon. This was an absolute disaster of precooked, tasteless chicken. - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The service was excellent. Our waitress pretty much had the whole restaurant and did a great job. Her name was Alesia! The food was a disappointment. Generally I find Bud and Marilyn's menu very unhealthy. This was for breakfast at the Philly airport. The only healthy thing on the menu was the steal cut oatmeal which they were out of. I got scrambled eggs which I don't think were real eggs. I had shredded chicken which was good and the breakfast potatoes were the prepackaged, frozen potatoes like "Ore-Ida". . I don't usually post but I'm going to start. I want to acknowledge good food and good service, and also I'm kind of tired of getting below average food, for above average prices! read more

I had a long layover at the airport so decided to burn some time at this establishment. My server Adriel was amazing! She was very attentive and made sure I had a good experience. Her attitude helped make me feel better, because initially I was turned off by the filthy menu that was at my table (they are just left there and not handed to you my anyone). It had a dried up piece of food on it and some sort of liquid stains. It truly needs to be discarded. Negative aside, the food was pretty good. I loved the fries, and the sweet and spicy wings were good. They could have had a bit more flavor, but they still tasted good and satisfied my appetite. read more

In the PHL airport and needed lunch. Stopped by Bud and Marilyns and was glad I did. The staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered the BBQ burger and added bacon. The food came out pretty fast (I know, they are in the airport and are likely always doing this). The burger was solid size, the seeded bun pretty good, and the fixings made this a very tasty burger; the added bacon was 3 large strips. The fries were pretty good too. read more

Great option if you're in terminal C or B. It's got the elevated airport prices but the food is actually good. Nachos had fresh chips, real cheese, and perfectly done short rib. Margarita was made with real sour mix. Service was great and the food came fast. read more

Excellent fried chicken sandwich- made fresh and hot fresh fries. Excellent service. Our waitress was Tiffany and she was professional and delightful. I was concerned about getting too much sauce on my Nashville hot sandwich and she said - it's great and if you don't like it, I'll get you something else!! 2 cold beers made for a nice, acceptable wait! read more

Bud & Marilyn’s - Nashville hot chicken. It was so good I forgot to take picture before I ate half!! - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is the cutest Airport restaurant!! Very down home style and they play all 90s music!!! OMG my son was so sick of me!! I literally sing every song that came in. Our waitress was the best and kept asking me if I needed another drink, of course! LOL The food was cooked fresh, so it was hot! The Fish and chips (fries) was hot and crispy outside. The Fried chicken sandwich has slaw and pickles and was equally as good. I will caution you on thinking that you can share the cheesecake; it's small and SO GOOD!! It's soft with whipped crème and strawberries. Ask for chocolate sauce on the side ... so yummy. I barely got a picture before my son engulfed it!! We loved it! See you next time read more

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PHX airport. Good service. Variety of beer and drinks. No rush. Salmon was perfect over a Caesar salad. Prices were good for an airport.

Better than expected for an airport restaurant. I had the poke bowl. The black rice was a welcome variation from the more usual white or brown rice in most other places. The time bits were well sized. Overall the portion is smaller than average, but it had a fair variety of veggies. The service was excellent: friendly and attentive all round. Plenty of seating with power outlets for plugging in. And they did not try to rush me out. read more

This restaurant is located in the Philadelphia airport. I stopped to have a bite while I waited for my plane. The food was ok nothing to write home about. The servers were all working together to ensure that all customers were happy. The restaurant was busy and a bit noisy but it's what is expected for an airport restaurant. read more

Bud & Marilyn’s - Burger with no bun and a side salad. - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great restaurant for food and drinks in the city. The decor is mid century modern, with good vibes all around. The Nashville hot chicken is delicious, crispy and tender! The cake simply perfect! Service has always been top notch! read more

You're at an airport, so don't set the bar too high. I was actually heading to another restaurant, but the menu at Bud and Marilyn's drew me in because I'm from Wisconsin and have trouble walking past Brandy Old Fashioneds and Cheese Curds. Ultimately, I didn't order the cheese curds after seeing them on a neighboring table--from my perspective, they looked a little punky--but I did order the Wisconsin Old Fashioned, which was just okay. I was leaning toward the fish and chips, but my server waved me off, saying that a lot of her customers weren't keen on them here. I really valued her honesty! I went with the tuna poke nachos on the specials menu. They were pretty good, but skimpy on the tuna. So, thumbs up to my server, but just meh on the food. read more

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Great addition to the airport! It's not like your average airport restaurant, it feels more like an upscale mall restaurant. They have some classics from the original location on 13th street in Philly. We ordered the chicken noodle soup and the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with fries. Both entrees were fresh, perfect tasting and definitely better than other generic airport over priced food. Service was prompt, attentive and just right. Hope you get a chance to visit before your next flight read more

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I guess if you find you have to eat at the Philly airport this is a good place. Pricy but good. Portions are large at least. But $18 for a martini...ouch! At least it was a nice pour and quite good. Service was fast and food was fresh and very good. All of the food around me looked delicious. I enjoyed the Nashville hot chx sand with fries. Fries were perfect. Crispy on the outside and so good. Sandwich was large, a bit spicy but not bad spicy... the coleslaw and pickles cut the spice a bit. It all worked out nicely. So thumbs up on this one. read more

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Bud and Marilyn's at the airport is a lovely recreation of their original location in Philly. They have a more limited menu than the main location, but with some favorites included. There is a nice range of sandwiches, salads, burgers, and soup. Additionally, they have some lovely specials, which is unusual for an airport menu. The service is fast, which you need for travel, and the setting is evocative of their original location. A lovely cozy kitschy vibe read more

Came here because another restaurant rating site (GMap) had fantastic reviews. The music was blaring some Donna Summers b-side where she's just screaming at the top of her lungs. I asked the hostess if all the music is like this, and the family behind me busted out laughing in agreement. The hostess said no, the other songs are different. She sat us right next to the bar where there was a lot of foot traffic going by and bright lights. It was terrible. I don't think she considered that different seats are definitely far superior, but it was available... The next song came on: the theme to The Never Ending Story, by Limahl. I just could not do it. They need a better playlist here. We left. read more

Breakfast was overcooked and Coffee watered down. Do not recommend for breakfast. Cooks and waiters would benefit from a training session on how to notice when food is overcooked. Will not comeback to this franchise read more

The service is incredible Everyone is so nice especially Adriel! Food is really really good. Super chill vibe and just an amazing time. All of the ppl that have worked at this airport have been unpleasant or just mean. Everyone here was amazing. I don't write a lot of reviews only for ppl that really stand out! Adriel is genuinely so amazing and the man who sat us was super friendly too:) read more

What an awesome restaurant. Had a layover in Philly and stopped in for dinner. Chill ambiance with 80s music going. I ordered a Caesar salad with salmon. By far the best salmon I've had in a long, long time. Fresh and cooked to perfection. The salad was on point too! That salmon though!!!! The server told me this place rotates fresh food in daily...I believe it. Wow! Service was super. Highly recommend. Super service Frank!! read more

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The price for breakfast is quite high, even for airport prices, but is very good quality. They're open early which I needed! I had quick service. They have several tea bag options. The place is well decorated and comfy. read more

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I enjoyed the breakfast at this location. The hollandaise sauce was very good although a bit runny. Can't complain about the potatoes. They were perfectly crisp! Service was a bit slow. Not too bad though and it's because they were very busy. The eggs were perfectly poached as well. This Benny had ham and spinach and cheese. It was filling! read more

Bud & Marilyn’s - Ham Benny - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Airport breakfast from Philly Airport. Sometimes you gotta stop when you have an early flight. The oatmeal was perfect with a crunch of slices almonds. Coffee was a wake up and a little joy to get me going. I did get 2 slices of turkey bacon...I would skip that next time. Service was pleasant. I would repeat a visit. Loved the oatmeal. read more

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Great service and atmosphere. One person had the pork chop with grits, excellent; the second had the hangar steak. The steak was good but lacking on the sides; she kept looking for the fingerling potatoes and Brussels salad. There was a small mound under the steak. I had the short-rib stroganoff over pasta which in my opinion was tasteless. The beef was stringy instead of melt-in-your-mouth like short ribs should be. Also, the pasta was too al dente for me and the sauce was bland. There was a smear of horseradish crème fraiche along the side of the bowl which was delicious but good for two, three bites. Sherried mushrooms? A few scattered ones could be found. This dish was very disappointing. On a more positive note, we also had the steak tartare which was incredible! read more

I hope work sends out to Philadelphia again and pray I end up in Terminal C again. This chicken noodle soup tastes homemade and Edwin makes you feel like you're at a Michelin star restaurant. I cannot recommend this place enough read more

Bud & Marilyn’s - Chicken noodle soup - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food is good here. Brace yourself for airport prices and you'll be fine. Conveniently at the base of terminal C, you can get breakfast or a burger or a huge salad in comfortable surroundings. It's quiet now but when full is obviously less so. Service is attentive. read more

A long layover led to a meal at bud and Marilyn's, which was actually pretty good! I had the chicken and waffles and it was decadent... like bacon and fried egg on top of a waffle and fried chicken.... This was pretty dang tasty. It was overpriced, but I'd eat it again. read more

This place was great! We had great food, service and the ambiance was the best in the airport. Highly recommend the shrimp tostados as an appetizer. read more

Look, as far as airport dining options go, you're not going to do a whole lot better than this. I had the Chicken & Waffles, and it was delicious. Was it overpriced for what I got? Of course, but that's always the case where you're a captive audience, isn't it? The waitress and hostess were both very pleasant, thorough and perhaps most importantly at an airport sit-down dining option, fast. Not a lot of extra chit-chat or lingering at the tables, but no feeling rushed to move it along, either. My flight was delayed, and I was told to feel free to linger a bit (it wasn't busy), enjoy a few extra cups of coffee and suck up the wifi in a more comfortable setting than the gate. While I was there, I saw them get several groups in and out very quickly so they wouldn't be late for boarding. Allowing people to get through their meals very quickly without making them obligated to rush out is a tough tightrope to manage, and the staff here did it well. Next time in at PHL and need a bite to eat, I won't hesitate to stop in here again. read more

Bud & Marilyn’s - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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