If you are just stopping by for a frosty or lunch, it is all good! The soft tacos are really good and a small frosty is plenty!

Every single item there is finger licking good! It's a classic mom and pop staple in our town where you can find the most variety of milk shakes in town! Their staff is super friendly. read more

The staff is friendly and nice. The food is great. The burgers are big and flavorful. The fried mushrooms are the best around. The shakes are second to none. read more

Been frequenting this place for 40 years and I've noticed over the last couple of years as I've grown older...the sweet little waitress staff don't really care to much for the older ladies. Love their $.50 special burger on Tuesday and Wednesday's, reminds me of days gone past and when I order just the burger with cheese, that's all I want!!! And invariably I get the secret sauce with it...didn't order it that way and I just want it plain. But the cashiers are too busy trying to talk with their friends or the other young girls that come in...hey, I'm just the old lady!!!! And the next time the cashier takes my money and then handles an order of fries with the same hands...that's a sanitation violation...she needs to wear gloves when handling the food and then take them off to handle the money!!!! Still like the burger and hope their customer service improves as well as the food handling. read more

To me and my family, a Summer isn't complete without a road trip and soft serve at a Jolly Kone. Bud's is pure nostalgia. Great classic cones, French fries and all of your roadside favorites!! read more

I love this place! They can get busy at times but it's definitely worth the wait. I always get the BJK burger fries and onion rings. Indoor sitting is limited but they do have a big outside sitting. Must try when you stop by in Red Bluff! read more

I am pretty disappointed. I've been going here for years and the service has been slipping. Today was the final straw. I made an order to eat in and one to go. When my number was called for the to go order I went to the window and waited for about 5 minutes- not a single acknowledgement of my presence. So I got back in line. Only to be snarkily snapper at by the girl taking orders who told me to go to the middle window. (The window with a sign on it to go to the other window ) She flat out refused to walk the 5 feet to grab my food. So I went to said window, still no acknowledgment of my presence..... I waited another 5 minutes until another number was called and had to sneak in as they tried to shut the window! Absolutely furious, my food was cold and my milkshake was melted. I have never been treated so badly by waitstaff and I can't say I'll be headed back anytime soon. read more

When Road trippin' we like to support local as it just makes for unique experiences. But this place was a grab bag of experience - hah.... The good stuff: Crispy chicken wrap w special sauce, tomato, onion, cheese wrapped in a flaky grilled tortilla. Vanilla shake Ready within 10 minutes The Meh stuff: The cashier opening the freezer and grabbing frozen food with bare hands and loading into a fryer then finishing the cashier transaction (dirty hands) The unfriendly service (sorry to bother you with my order) Overhearing the staffs personal conversations while waiting for my order. My 1 star rating is primarily based on the dirty hands. Health and safety in food service is basic and essential. I admit I was rolling the dice even trying the food. Bon appetit! read more

Ordered a burger meal and freeze. Young ladies were friendly and courteous. They were thoughtful enough to mention the flavor I choose might not be very good as a freeze. Recommend to switch to shake. The pineapple shake was delicious! Bathroom and inside area were very clean. Will definitely stop by next time I am in area. read more

I love good hamburgers and these are really good here. I like their sauce and the bountiful condiments,as well. The beef patties are pre-made and frozen, but I didn't expect hand made patties at a Frosty. Other than the patties, I love these hamburgers. They are decent sized and reasonably priced. Also, young man behind the cash register was really nice. read more

All we ordered was two cones and two drinks. The family of 6 behind us got all of their cones and their drinks before we did, then we heard one of the girls say they gave our order out. After asking about our order they gave it to us. My boyfriend spilt his soda and we cleaned it up the best we could then we asked for another one. What made me upset was while I was waiting for the new soda and my boyfriend was helping the lady clean up his mess, the pregnant lady in the kitchen told me to go sit down until she had it ready. I was trying to stay out of the way and be courteous, and I got ordered to sit down. Other than the customer service the ice cream was great. read more

A small town institution for the burger and milkshake set. Get your tater tot's your zucchini garden burgers hotdogs and fish sandwiches here don't forget chocolate covered cherry shake flavor of the month. You won't be disappointed in this hole in the wall local burger joint. Food to go also. read more

Bud's Jolly Kone - Fast Food Near Me - Red Bluff, California

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This is the place to go when you have a hankering for a burger and some delicious Gems (tots), Fried zucchini, and hands down the best milkshakes in town. They're fast and friendly. There are several picnic tables outside so if your traveling with pets its a great place to stop. The Abbassi family is well known in town for their local philanthropy and generous support to all things Red Bluff. I love supporting a business that gives back to their community. read more

Our first time here the burgers were really good the sauce was good and also the fries price was just right definitely coming again

Memories and nostalgia influence this review but Bud's Jolly Cone isn't very good in all the best ways....

Skip the local chain restaurants and hit up Bud's for a shake or a chocolate dipped cone!!

Yum! Yum! Yum! A great place to grab a quick bite, especially a sweet treat. The soft serve selection is comprehensive and delicious.

I love this place it reminds me of our walk up burger stands when I was a kid. I love the food the employees are very nice and most important for when they have huge lines they won't be holding up your day they are fast. read more

Has always been a go to for a good burger and the best soft serve, but I refuse to frequent any restaurant that is not making their employees wear gloves and masks during a pandemic. Absolutely ridiculous to not keep your customers safe. Will NEVER be back. This pandemic is showing me the establishments that actually CARE about their customers health and safety. read more

I had a glowing review for Buds before now. I just went in to see the cashier palm the fries, without gloves...which usually would be fine if they wash their hands, we are all human, HOWEVER, I saw her wipe her hands on her clothes, scratch her shoulder and scratch her head with the same ungloved hand she used to grab the fries. Now hair oil and dry skin cells are all over someone's food that they are now eating. That's enough for me to never order here again, which is sad because they have decent food. read more

Captive audience of folks coming off the freeway heading to the mountains. Everything was just ok. Hoping for traditional quality burger shack, but not so much. Breaded chicken sandwich, veggie burger, fries & banana milkshake were in our order - the shake kinda watery, the fries had a lot of brown spots in them and were soggy, other stuff just okay. People working counter were super friendly & organized, but the woman taking our order didn't have a mask??? This could be one of those places where other things are terrific and they should have a smaller menu. read more

The BEST Root Beer Freeze in all of the land! What's a rood beer freeze you ask? Well let me tell you. It's when you combine root beer with vanilla ice cream. Sounds pretty damn simple and that's probably because it is. The only difference Bud's has from the competitors is that they add club soda to theirs. The club soda makes it extra icy and that much more enjoyable! You've gulped it down before you even realized you had it. read more

Just placed a order for 4 people the frys and gems were tossed in a bag and mixed up so it was difficult to sort out for 4 people because they were mixed up I ordered 2 breaded chicken sandwich's one was not wrapped and was thrown in the back and everything fell outta the sandwich into the bag the chicken strips were tossed in the bag with no packaging and there was a hair wrapped around the other chicken sandwich and hair on the frys and gems I will never eat there again read more

Tasty soft serve. The food is meh. Service is okay. It's no Hal's. I miss that place.

We were hungry and decided to yelp for something quick to eat. It was a small building and they gave you the option to order inside or outside the walk up window. The gal behind the counter was very nice and helpful. They had plenty of parking spaces. We ordered the following: Fries: My daughter ate them all so I am assuming they were good. Korn dog: The kiddo said it was crispy and tasted ok. Gems: Tater tots were good dipped in the special fry sauce they keep refrigerated. Steak sandwich: This was not quite the "steak" sandwich we thought it was. It was more of a large hamburger patty. The beef was moist and tender and the bread was good. The gal behind the counter suggested grilled onions and the extra topping made it better. It was pretty greasy but overall it was decent. They had a restroom that was in a separate building behind the restaurant and it was very clean. read more

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Left a review a couple years ago and once again nothing but great things to say about Buds Jolly Cone. We always stop on the way up and down from Lake Almanor and it's just part of our family tradition. Fish sandwich and the tacos are the best!! Tried the fried zucchini for the first time last week and it was great. So glad Buds still has the same mix for the ice cream. Pine Shack up in Chester changed there's this year and it's not nearly as good as Buds. They used to be same mix. Keep up with the Bible verses on the receipts. Such a blessing and encouragement. read more

Bud's Jolly Kone - Bud's Jolly Cone. Family memories made every summer when we stop - Fast Food Near Me - Red Bluff, California

This is a MUST stop! Food is great and ice cream is amazing! They have extremely clean bathrooms which is crazy to find on a road trip. Bud's Jolly Kone also has a cute photo spot and amazingly helpful staff! read more

When you need a milkshake fix or some TOTS, this is your place. Courtney and her girls will always take good care of you. This has been a go-to spot for me and my kids for years. If you're in a rush, call ahead and they will have it waiting for you. read more

I came and ordered food and as she was giving me back the card I told her I didn't want the receipt and she could throw it away. she rolled her eyes and ripped it out of my hand. read more

Stopped for a hamburger and fries and soda.. The biggest hamburger they have is not so big. Soda was flat. Fries were alright. Would have rather went to Rogers in Cottonwood. Much better macho burger there. No I would pass on stopping here again. read more

After living in Red Bluff for 30 years, I thought we should visit this place again. A lot of money has been put out to glorify this place up. A new extended parking lot, picnic tables and dining room tables added. Also, new outside bathrooms that were clean. First thought when we entered was it needed a good cleaning it was 7:00 pm on a Saturday. No one here but us chickens. In the DR there was food on all the tables. Food on the floor. We chose to eat outside. The tables outside were dirty as well. There weren't any napkins in any dispensers. We had to ask for them, ketchup and salt. The floors in the dining room were filthy. Some tables had full meals under them. We paid $26.55 for 4 people to eat. The cheeseburgers were nothing extraordinary. Decent size but not much flavor. Shoestring fries with a lot of salt! Mushrooms were frozen variety, a small order was 8 pieces. Not at all flavorful but once again, loaded with salt. The sodas were half flat, not just one but 2! The highlight of the meal was the milkshakes. Thick, real ice cream and good in size. We were very disappointed in our meal and probably will not go back. We enjoyed eating here years ago when driving our 57 Chevy. Owners were different and the food was good and plentiful. I'm sorry to see that with the onslaught of new owners and outside revamp comes the decline of the food from fresh to frozen. It had it's time in history but that time has passed. read more

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BJK burger was great. Gotta go with the 44oz drink and take advantage of the "good ice!"

The best burger in town hands down! Buds Jolly cone is wonderful high quality food that is great for anyone. From there shakes to the gems, you can't go wrong with anything on the menus! Everyone must try there sauce with there fries and a rocky road shake after! read more

Love there chicken strips and ranch! Some employees are a little rude but for the most part a great business! Offers so many different options of food at a great quality! Owner is super sweet and very kind and if you have a bad experience she always will to help with it! read more

This place allowed for me to buy a protein burger wrapped in lettuce so I can eat my Ketogenic diet. I am so happy! And they have nice picnic tables and a separate very clean bathroom. Koodos to Bud's! Only about a mile off hwy 5, going east. read more

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Passing through Red Bluff and need a quick burger fix? Go with this local favorite. It's not very far off the highway. The younger girls working the place were beyond helpful with their precise recommendations: 1) brownie milkshake, 2) double bacon cheeseburger, and 3) gems. This holy fast food trinity made me break my fidelity toward a generally healthy diet---but it sure was good. The tater tots (why do they call these gems?) were alright, milkshake was solid, and burger was spot on. All for reasonable prices. While the island bathroom was spacious and clean, the dining room was nearly the same size. It beckons to an earlier decade with worn tables and old decor. It may be time for a needed renovation. read more

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Nothing but an overpriced McDonalds burger. Lived here 4 years, finally decided to try their store. Was expecting a hand made burger, sadly that isn't the case, this isn't a greasy spoon burger joint. Fries are not up to the quality of a McDonalds. So two burgers, 2 cokes, and 2 fries, and a meat patty for the dog, over 15 bucks. I wished this was like the days of old, drive up burger joint, I think this place wants to be that, but no, it's not. I'm trying to be as honest as I can be. Last bit is this, unlike McDonalds, their ice cream machine works. They should consider going back to being a real drive up burger joint. read more

Quick service, friendly employees, great prices and DELICIOUS food!! The cross tracks are amazing and the captain crunch milkshake was a favorite for us. What a perfect and affordable lunch spot!!! The garden burger was vegetarian and also super yummy! read more

Bud's Jolly Kone - Burgers, garden vegetarian burger, hot dog, chili dog, gems, fries, onion rings, cross tracks with amazing homemade ranch! - Fast Food Near Me - Red Bluff, California

What can I say? I love this place! Great ice cream cones friendly staff efficient service indoor and outdoor seating.

They literally are stingy af w their sauces asked for ranch and didn't receive any. Now I'm stuck w these dry ass chicken tendies?? day=ruined. read more