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    Bud's Cafe and Bar

    4.2 (233 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Divey
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Fred N.

    Friendly small shop with a simple but good menu. We went here after a hike and arrived on a Sunday at 11 AM. It's open seating and only cash. We all ordered a double cheeseburger and it came out pretty fast. This is a solid burger for the price! Patty is medium well, thick, and with 2 cheese slices. Add on the condiments and it's simply a good burger! Definitely would return for some food if in the area.

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    Mark D.

    Went back after a year and it was as good as it was the 1st time. I brought my own Mayo since you only get the basic Ketchup, mustard, pickles, onions. Burger was juicy and done perfectly. Went thru several napkins. I just wish they had fries

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    Nivia L.

    Stopped here on a Sunday afternoon it was busy but service was fast and friendly . Really simple menu. This place has been a go to for our family since my husband was a kid and now we bring our kids here . If you are looking for a good steam bun cheeseburger this is the spot ! A "hole-in-the-wall" CASH ONLY joint with lots of character and just nostalgia. Try it and thank me later !

    Cheeseburger chips and a Coors light. Colorado

    Always one of our favorites The service is prompt and pleasant! The burger The Best in town!!

    Lisa N.

    WOW- that burger still has me thinking about it... This hole-in-the-wall is busy for a great reason. Their menu is simple- literally just types of burgers- but they do it WELL. No french fries (you get chips) but DANG is it tasty. The prices are sooooo affordable! They only take cash (yes there's an ATM across the street), but it's worth it. If you get bored while waiting, look up their history online. So interesting- and truly where time stands still. Perfect lunch after a hike nearby. :)

    Savanna B.

    Neat old school style bar in Sedalia. Seating is first come first served and can get a little competitive, or at least it did the day I was in as we had a party attempt to cut in front of us. They don't have fries- you get Lays potato chips with your burger. The cheeseburgers were tasty in a no frills kind of way. The prices are great- we got 4 burgers and 2 cokes for $24. It's cash only, so be prepared.

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    Robert N.

    Simple, fast, good! Buds consistently gets voted as one of the top burgers in the Denver area and for good reason! There are no frills here. The menu has 4 items on it Hamburger, Cheeseburger, or a double of either of the previous options. They come plain and you can get pickles and onion on the side. They come out fast and hot and are cost effective as well. Only thing to note is they are CASH ONLY

    Just to be clear they are CASH ONLY
    Mike S.

    A favorite hole in the wall for me, they are cozy old western setting. Always a busy place I would advise to go outside normal lunch hours. Burgers are fresh made smash style and mine always come out scalding hot off the burner. With only burgers to choose from they prove out the adage of doing one thing and do it very well. And I don't miss getting does!

    Thank you George Motz and Hamburger America for another outstanding recommendation. This place is the epitome of a local hidden gem that's out of the way. Highly recommend!

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    Friendly staff, unbeatable prices, and oh the best burger in Colorado hands down. Make sure you bring cash as it is cash only

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    Great burgers and ice cold Banquet. I've been coming here since 1999 and the quality near changes

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    Food and drink . The best hamburgers around hands down. I would recommend getting some fresh meat hamburgers at BUDS BAR

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    Great burgers. Cold beer and great service. The neighborhood bar atmosphere is fun to experience

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    Best burger ever. Simple. Nothing fancy in great dive bar atmosphere. Friendly people.

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    Bun was very soggy, burger was good. One waitress was nice, the other not so much. Will probably go back.

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    Best burger in a wide radius! Just know you can only get chips instead of fries, and they only accept cash. Otherwise this is a must try!

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    Best burgers in Sedalia! Super juicy fast service and great ambiance. We come here at least 2 x per week

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    Buds Bar is a little hole in the wall with the nicest people, the best burgers and the beer was cold!

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    Pines Bar and Grill

    Pines Bar and Grill

    3.3(56 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    Women-owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    I do want to start off by saying the food was very tasty! The service was good on our server side;…read morehowever, my husband ordered the wings and was told he would receive 12. After he finished eating he noticed that he only received 8 wings and when we told the server her response was 'they do what they want' and gave him the lunch portion. She took the money off of the difference between the sizes, but it's the fact that this happens so much that the server acted as it was expected for the kitchen to do what they want and not what the customer wants. I would recommend this place, but definitely make sure you get what you expect!

    This experience could've been so much better, but unfortunately the service really missed the mark…read more I do feel bad because our server mentioned she was new, but it still doesn't excuse how things went. To start, it took over 30 minutes just for our order to be taken, and then another 30+ minutes for the food to come out. We were there for about 2 hours total when this should've been a maybe hour-long visit. When the food finally came, only half of it was brought out. The rest took another 15+ minutes, so most of us finished eating before the others even got their meals. We were starving after playing pickleball, so that was frustrating. On top of that, we could literally see our food sitting there for a while before it was finally brought out. Another issue was the menu being misleading. The vegan burger is advertised as an Impossible Burger, but it was very clearly a Beyond Burger... which is a big difference if you're vegan. When we brought it up, the server tried to correct us and even showed us a picture of the patties, which honestly just confirmed our concern instead of resolving it. To make it worse, the vegan burger was supposed to come with vegan mayo and tomatoes, but didn't have either. When we asked, we were told they had run out. It would've been nice to know that ahead of time instead of finding out after the food was already served. Also... the men's bathroom was out of soap, which is just not a great look. It makes you question cleanliness overall. It honestly seemed like they were understaffed, and if that's the case, there really should've been a manager stepping in to support the staff and help smooth things over for customers... especially considering the location. I'll end on a positive note... the Oklahoma Onion burger was actually really good (not the vegan one lol) I coud've eaten 2! Oh, and it seems like a good place to come watch sports as there are TV's everywhere and a well staffed bar.

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    Pines Bar and Grill - Traditional house wings, sweet & spicy and grilled finish.

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    The Brinkerhoff

    4.0(140 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    First of all, the view from the restaurant is breathtaking! As soon as you walk into the courtyard,…read moreyou're greeted with the view and spacious lounge-like areas to relax while you wait. The staff did not skip a beat welcoming my party at the door and the serving staff were attentive to anything we may have needed. One of the first things we noticed was the elegance of the entire restaurant. The food was of great quality, one guest even exclaiming, "This is one of the best steaks I've ever had!" You can taste the love and effort that went into each dish. I'd recommend this place for celebrating a special occasion, or even if you just want to enjoy a great meal with a great view and ambience. Looking forward to eating here again!

    HOLY FREAKING MOLY, THE BRINKERHOFF IN CASTLE ROCK JUST RUINED ALL OTHER RESTAURANTS FOR ME…read moreFOREVER!!! Listen up, you beautiful degenerates of Colorado -- if you're anywhere near Castle Rock and you DON'T drop everything to go to The Brinkerhoff, you're actively choosing a life of sadness and regret. This place is perched up there like a goddamn castle overlooking the kingdom, windows so meticulously clean I could see my future in them (and it was eating more ribeye). The views? ABSURD. I'm talking "postcard from heaven" levels of ridiculous. You'll be stuffing your face while staring at scenery that makes you question why you ever lived in a basement apartment. The ambiance inside is straight-up opulent too -- crystal chandeliers dripping like diamonds, stone walls, red leather booths, and that massive framed vintage Beech 18 airplane photo that hits different. Speaking of which... My best friend Rob took one look at that classic twin-prop Beech 18 on the wall and the hairs on his arms stood straight up. Turns out he actually flew one of those exact legends back in the day. There's a killer story behind it -- ask the staff about it, they'll hook you up with the full tale. Goosebumps guaranteed. This place doesn't just serve dinner; it triggers full-on life flashbacks. The food? ABSURDITY-INDUCING. I'm still recovering. * Spicy Hiramasa Roll -- TO. DIE. FOR. Spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, and pure culinary sorcery. One bite and I ascended. I blacked out and woke up speaking fluent sushi. * Big Island Ribeye (16oz, soy-marinated) -- OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD. Juicy, flavorful, marinated in what I can only assume is liquid gold and unicorn tears. MUST GET. I would fight a bear for this steak. I would marry this steak. Hell, I'd let this steak ruin my credit score. * Chipotle Glazed Wagyu Short Ribs -- These bad boys were so awesome I almost proposed. Sweet, smoky, melt-in-your-mouth perfection that made me question every other rib I've ever had. They were basically foreplay for the main course. And don't even get me started on the STAFF. These legends deserve their own parade. Big shoutout to our waiter Larson -- the man dropped recommendations like they were bars in a rap battle. 10/10 service, zero notes. GM Lisa came in hot on the 4th of July, straight from the sister property Sierra, working like a boss and being the friendliest, most knowledgeable human alive. Absolute queen behavior. GM Heather rolled up, made sure everything was flawless, and then dropped restaurant history knowledge like a TED Talk. I felt cultured AND fed. And eternal props to Chloe & Keiley in reservations -- we showed up AN HOUR LATE like the chaotic gremlins we are, and they still saved our seats. That's not service, that's sorcery. This crew isn't just outstanding -- they're the Avengers of hospitality. Outstanding food + god-tier staff + Beech 18 nostalgia that gives your pilot buddy chills = I'm moving in. 10/10. 100/10. Infinity/10. It's a MUST-GO when you're in Castle Rock. Bring your appetite, bring your people, bring stretchy pants, and bring your best stories. I'm already planning my return like it's a religious pilgrimage. Brinkerhoff, you absolute madlads -- thank you for existing. I love you. Never change. (Go. Now. Tell them the unhinged guy AND his Beech 18-flying buddy sent you.)

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    The Brinkerhoff - Beautiful property right before sunset, October 2025

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    The Hangout at Deckers - Southern comfort burger and fries

    The Hangout at Deckers

    4.4(14 reviews)
    19.0 mi

    Wow! This place has turned it up several notches since my last visit a few years ago. Absolutely…read moreperfect stop after a day on the river. Good service and amazing burger. Kudos and congrats to the new owners. So glad you took the leap!

    Definitely not a spot for cuisine. If you're hungry and aren't picky this is the place to come…read more It's clean and the servers are nice. If you are a French fry fan do not get fries here. I like crunch in my fries. Steak fries are not my go to unless there's a crunchy outer shell. These fries are more flash fried with a not cooked through interior texture. Soggy with cooking oil. They grind their own brisket for the burgers. I chose the Southern Comfort Burger as I wanted a fried green tomato and the deviled egg. He went with the cheeseburger. Took them about 40 minutes from when we sat down to when we were served our food. Then my parm truffle fries were regular fries so server took my basket - I kept the burger so I could start eating - to show the kitchen. They sprinkled a bunch of parm on the fries. Did they add the black truffle oil? I don't think so. All I tasted was Parmesan from a spice jar. I don't think it was hand grated. When I asked about the fries I was told it's parm truffle. I think the description should be Parmesan fries. The burger - not sure where the deviled egg was because I didn't see it. Fried green tomato was meh. It tasted like a regular burger with a bunch of overcooked cheese and sauce. No taste to the burger. They did try to make up the fries situation with a to go order of fries. And that's when I realized their style of fries is flash fried. This place is not for a tasty meal. If you're hungry and thirsty on your outdoor adventure you can eat here but have plenty of time, patience and average expectations. It's filling food with good service. Wouldn't make it a point to drive here for a meal. Parking in shared lot. Clean restrooms.

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    Cinnamon rolls that were freshly baked!

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