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    Budges Drive In

    4.7 (52 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    BUDGES DRIVE IN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Andrea K.

    The vibes are 10/10 especially on a hot day! Servings are ginormous and they've got a lot of different toppings and flavors. The ice cream itself isn't THAT fantastic and it melts as soon as you get it, but the experience is still fun and worth it!

    a storefront window with a sign that reads since 1974
    Keith F.

    This place is absolutely amazing! I can see why is has lasted since 1942. The prices are really good for what you get. The largest cone size, the skyscraper is HUGE! They don't have a ton of flavors but that is ok. What they do offer is pure deliciousness The shakes and malts are all a hit. There was a slight size difference on our visits but nothing to complain about. Highly recommended. If I had anything negative to say it would be to find an alternative for the styrofoam cups.

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    Sana K.

    They take and make orders 1 At a time. They have quite the menu. I tried the smores parfait, it was fine. It's all outdoors with a walk up window. They have a covered area with picnic tables to sit at. Next time I will try the twist soft serve. The flavor burst machine was broken this day, they are waiting on a part. I don't even know what is so didn't affect me.

    Cheeseburger and fries
    Steve P.

    Opened in 1942, Budges is a Lafayette-area classic. Featuring burgers, dogs, soft-serve ice cream, shakes, malts, and sundaes, Budges is a local favorite. The burgers feature 1/3 lb patties, and they use Nathan's all beef hot dogs. My usual go-to is the cheeseburger and chili dog. They never fail to satisfy. When in Lafayette between May and October, Budges should be on everyone's dining list.

    The special Blueberry Cheesecake Flurry!
    Andy N.

    Best ice cream in town. Fast and Friendly Service. Lots of flavors to choose from and prices can't be beat. Thanks!

    Strawberry flavorburst ice cream
    Emma E.

    Cute little shop off the side of the road. Cheaply priced sweets, foods, and drinks. There was a long line after we showed up (around 6pm). It's pretty popular among locals of Lafayette. Seems to be the hangout spot for a lot of firefighters and cops in the area. I ordered the flavorburst ice cream with strawberry flavoring and there are a bunch of different options for the flavors. Pretty standard ice cream but it was still good! My boyfriend got the coney dog and the dog was well cooked and they even toasted the bun. The coney sauce wasn't as good as Dog n Suds but still solid. Nice place overall.

    A nice covered patio.
    Wayne W.

    An excellent place for ice cream treats. Since 1942 this business has provided some delicious food and dessert. We loved our stop here today. I had a banana split with all the good toppings, cherries, and soft serve. My wife had a nice sized cone. They give you a fair amount of ice cream for a great price. This is a great family place. Nice covered picnic tables. A clean business with some friendly staff. I will go here more often. Food on the menu also. I can see why they have been in business for so long. A parking lot makes for an easy visit.

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    Hazel D.

    I LOVED this place. I'm sad I'm just discovering it my senior year at Purdue. I'm vegetarian so I got the grilled cheese then picked one of the sides. I went with cheese fries. The fries were seasoned then cheese was out and they were delicious! The grilled cheese was no joke the best one I've ever had. THEN I wanted an ice cream. I saw they had a marshmallow shake!! I'd never seen that anywhere else so I got it. You can also add any mix ins so I got Oreos added to mine. It was great, but super duper sweet so I could have shared the shake with someone.

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    Milkshakes are awsome! Friendly staff. I have been coming here since I was a little kid and always will as long as their open.

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