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    Good Buns

    4.7 (169 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Double Smash Good Buns Smash
    Mone K.

    Loved this place! The burger was very juicy, and the corn that came with it was really flavorful! I wonder if we can just order corns. The price was also very reasonable, and the chili fries were unique and really good. I'd definitely come back! I'd definitely recommend it!

    Wagyu Smash Burger Grilled Cheese
    Greg B.

    Good Buns is an awesome find! Ordered the cheeseburger with the crispy grilled cheese, and it was incredible. The combination of the soft, tender bun, juicy Wagyu smashed beef patty with their signature spread, onions, and that perfect mix of crispy and melted cheese hit all the right marks. Best of all, even with all those layers, the burger stayed together cleanly--nothing fell apart. The space is on the smaller side, but we had no trouble grabbing a table. Friendly staff and genuinely unique, delicious burgers. I'll definitely be bringing my coworkers back with me next time!

    Good Buns Smash
    Jeff S.

    Wagyu smash burgers. Who wouldn't?? We got one burger and a side of chili fries, and I have to say, that is MORE than enough for two people. One burger is large enough, and oily enough (more on that later), to share between two people. The Good Buns Smash burger itself is substantial. Caramelized onions, bacon, jalapenos, spread - all savory and all so good. The chili fries were good. Chili and beans + fat fries... definitely a delicious addition to your cheat meal. Because let's face it, this is a CHEAT meal. The one issue I have as a consumer is that the food is SO heavy. Wagyu itself is fatty, and that gets all over - everywhere. This is no surprise. I just struggle with it because I like to frequent places that I like, but after eating this... I think I'm good for the next month or two. But that's a me problem and not a Good Buns problem. The cashier was patient and helpful, and answered our questions with no issue. It was a nice surprise seeing a corn rib thrown in as well! Yelp Adventures 2026 - 4 of ??

    Matt S.

    Amazing WAGYU burgers at an affordable price! You cant beat a solid burger, corn ribs, and gravy fries! A fun hole in the wall spot that is right next to Knott's. Make sure you pull up and get some soft serve for dessert!

    Bonnie S.

    Great smash burger with the best cheese skirt! Gravy fries are great but chili fries have beans and no cheese. I am glad to finally walk in and the price point of $5.95 is amazing.

    Sara H.

    This restaurant is located in a small plaza with limited parking lot, but I had no trouble finding a spot. The menu is simple and the staff was welcoming. My food took about 20-25 minutes to come out. There were about 6-7 tables inside. Everything was clean and well maintained, including the restroom. I appreciated the self-serve water station. Instead of a soda fountain, they offer a selection of bottled and canned drinks for purchase. As for the food, Good Buns Smash was tasty, though a little saltier than I prefer. The Chili Fries were okay. Overall, a pleasant experience with friendly service and a clean comfortable atmosphere. 3.5/5

    Jay G.

    Food: 4.7/5 The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the single smash which came with brioche bun, wagyu patty, cheese and their sauce. I thought the flavors mixed perfectly and the bun was soft. It tasted fresh and i truly could not get enough of it. The corn ribs were packed with flavor, not a single crevice was left out. Our food also came with free ranch which was really nice. My only complaint was the patty was too thin, it was a bit hard to really appreciate it but overall still good. Service: 5/5 I believe the business owner was the one who took our orders and he was very kind and helpful. He gave us recommendations and told us their signature fish which was the good buns smash. You can tell he really cares about the customers and even goes out of his way to make conversation and handed us the food himself. Ambiance: 5/5 The restaurant's aesthetic is very cute, your typical burger corner store with a modern twist. I will say this place is verryyy clean and their bathroom is iconic. Somewhat limited seating but I would say it's decent for the size of the place.

    double smash with grilled onion and bacon
    Jaira P.

    I tried this place recently as it's right by my house and found an Instagram reel hyping it up. The place itself is small but I get food at the other places around it a decent amount, so I thought it was time to give it a shot. The double smash was great; I added grilled onions and bacon and it made it really flavorful. The small corn was something wasn't expecting but it was a nice little surprise. The burger was quite greasy though, as the oil seeped thru the paper bag they gave it in. Next time I wanna try some of their fries! I would go again for a quick fix.

    Shannon S.

    The Best Burger in Town! My favorite is White Buns with Caramelized Onions and Krispy Fries! Also, Ice Cream is Really Creamy and Amazingly Delicious! If you haven't tried their Ice Cream, you're missing it!

    Good Buns Smash Corn Ribs Gravy Fries
    Nicolas J.

    Good new burger spot, ordered a good buns smash burger which had like cucumber and some other toppings, the cheese crusted around the burger was a nice touch. I tried to order a chili cheeseburger but came the last half hour and they said they ran out. Gf got the regular smash burger. We shared the gravy fries which were great and a side of the corn ribs, they give you ALOT of corn even sharing I was like "this is so much corn" which also came seasoned which is a nice touch. Even though they didn't close for another 20+ minutes after ordering the staff very bluntly told us "you gotta take it to go" honestly we could've enjoyed our meal easily within 10-15 minutes and been done before they closed. Considering this was my first visit here it was kinda rude and inconsiderate that they basically said take your food and leave; if it was like 5-10 mins to closing I could see this.... They still had a half hour to go when we placed our order. Decent food but no outside seating and the quick dismissal of a first time visitor / being told to eat anywhere but there has me hesitant to rush back. Worth a try but come early so they aren't rude to you is my advice

    Single smash with jalapeno & grilled onions
    Jaymie N.

    Hi it's me again eating some GoOod BuNs ;) this time I took it to go. I called in and placed my order and I was able to pick it up within 15 mins. Awesome customer service as always btw. Today I ordered my usual single smash w/ onion and jalapeno, another single smash with grilled onions, fries, an order of corn ribs and chili cheese fries. Brother, my total wasn't even over $40 for all of that. Honestly, for the quality, taste and preparation this place offers, this is such a steal. Anywayyy, I took my dinner on a ~25min ride, took another 20 mins to situate my food to eat and guess what...the fries were still so crispy! Not one soggy fry in sight. Even the fries in the chili fries were crispy! Tbh, at this point , whenever I have a cheat day and if I crave a burger, I'm going here from now on.

    front: single // back: good buns burger -split an order of fries & both burgers came with a corn rib!
    Jacqueline P.

    Great burgers! Possibly one of my top smash burger places. I love that the buns are substantial, however not over powering over the smash wagyu patty. We came on a Saturday around 11:30 and had no problem finding a seat/ordering. I got the single smash (without cheese - cause I'm lactose), but added grilled onions & jalapeños. My friend got the good buns smash with everything on it. The crispy cheese looked so good though! Both burgers came with 1 corn rib- which was amazing! We ordered a side of fries and split it ourselves. The fries were crispy with a great bite. Plus is that they have a water filter with self-service water. I can't wait to come back to try the chili. Service was nice and bathroom was very clean - great plus. Parking: shared lot with smaller spots

    Single smash burger
    Hesperian C.

    After spending an afternoon at Knott's, we were tired and famished. Food this place as it is literally a few blocks away from the park. Ordered a smash burger with grilled onions and bacon. Food came out quick and has a nice cheese skirt on it. Nice and crunchy. Also it came with a corn rib. Not something I've had before as a side for a burger, but it was nice and something different to have as a side. Burger was kinda greasy but I think it was from the grilled onions I ordered as an add on. Would definitely eat here again and highly recommend it as a place to try especially if you need a spot to grub at after a day at knotts.

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    This place should be called Great Buns because I just can't get enough of this place! It just keeps me crawling back for more!!

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