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    By The Bucket

    4.6 (103 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Middle Bucket served three of us - we added meatballs
    Christine B.

    So my family was very intrigued by this "fast food spaghetti" concept and decided to give it a whirl, if you'll allow the pun. Considering we placed our order, walked out the door in under five minutes, and paid around $25 for three people I'd say we were fairly impressed. We purchased the Middle Bucket, upgraded the quarter garlic bread to a half loaf with cheese, and added five meat balls. The spaghetti and sauce are perfectly fine - no complaints - and it's served piping hot so it travels well in the bucket. I'm not a big meatball lover but I actually liked theirs, which is saying a lot. The best I can say about the bread is that it was serviceable. I didn't hate it, but I wasn't crazy about it. Could you make all of this more inexpensively yourself? Sure, but is that why any of us eat out? In the end, if you're looking for a different style of takeout for the family that's affordable, I recommend you Buy the Bucket.

    Spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread
    Adam A.

    Picked up some spaghetti and meatballs for our family of three. First of all, they're super nice in there which makes you want to support a hard working small business owner. Customer service with a smile, yes, excellent job!!! So the food...We went with the family bucket and upgraded to the full loaf of garlic bread, nine meatballs. More than enough food, we had leftovers. Two meatballs for a normal size plate is good, one for someone who is a light eater. The spaghetti, meatballs and garlic bread all tasted great. Quick and easy meal that's fairly priced and tastes great for the entire family. Win! By The Bucket gets five stars!

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    Jessica B.

    My husband and in laws are 100% Italian, so I was nervous about this spaghetti spot. We went in and met the owners, Stella and Dan. When I say they have the best meatballs... I mean they have the best meatballs.. we've been to this restaurant 4 times in 6 days. The spaghetti is delicious and perfectly seasoned. We have also had the meatball subs. Delicious and very filling. They have salads as well as cheesecake. Everything we have had was served hot and fresh. We can feed our family of 6 for $40!! Great place to stop by on the way home from work and grab dinner! Thank you for bringing an amazing restaurant to our community!

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    The best meatball sub you'll ever have. I used to drive to Payson just for it, back when that was their only location

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    Great food. Fast service! Called in order was ready in 5 minutes meatballs were juicy and delicious.

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    4 years ago

    Delicious spaghetti and garlic bread. Staff was also very friendly and helpful. Will definitely hit this spot on the regular.

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    The garlic bread is so good my wife literally says it is addicting. I had the meatball sub and I must say it was really good.

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    4 years ago

    Family-owned, delicious food. It's also a cost effective way to feed a family or large group.

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    Thank you Josh for your great review!! We appreciate your patronage!!

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    Thank you Eric for your great review!! we appreciate your patronage!!

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    4 years ago

    great meatballs and very friendly crew. easy access and convenient after shopping at Bahas

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    Coca Cola instead of iced tea.

    By The Bucket - italian - Updated June 2026

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