Buddy's Burgers
43 people recommendvia r/austinfood, r/Austin30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 24 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Buddy's Burger, and many count it among Austin's top burgers. A few name it for smash-style burgers, some call it overlooked, one says it is far better than P. Terry's, and one says lunch visits have been best. One says it is not fully consistent, one finds it decent rather than great, and another calls it the nearest match to the places being asked about but not in the same class.
Address
Buddy's Burger, 9001 Cameron Rd Ste 101, Austin, TX 78754
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Spicy burger, Smash burger
- Best for
- Budget
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/ohyeesh in r/austinfood · Mar 2026taste
Calls it very good, though thinks the photo makes the cheese look less melted than it is.
- Recommendsu/creeperatx in r/austinfood · Jan 2024taste
Their go-to when craving a smash-style burger.
- Recommendsu/___metazeta___ in r/austinfood · May 2026taste
Calls Buddy's the top burger here and says it's cheap.
- Recommendsu/FaithlessnessLate595 in r/austinfood · Nov 2023
Names Buddy's Burgers as their pick for a cheap burger.
- Mixedu/lumberjackgreg in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Says it's probably the nearest match, but sits outside the same category as the spots named, and is no dive.
- Recommendsu/hungrylonghorn in r/austinfood · Jul 2024value
Thinks it is underrated and the best value for a cheeseburger.
- Recommendsu/GoyasHead in r/Austin · Dec 2023taste
Calls Buddy's among Austin's top burgers, a short drive along Cameron.
- Recommendsu/BombadilloHop in r/austinfood · Dec 2023
Likes Buddy's, mainly on work trips up north.
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- Recommendsu/SadPeePaw69 in r/austinfood · Dec 2023
Suggests Buddy's as the likely fit for what the asker wants.
- Recommendsu/TheTerpSnob in r/Austin · Jun 2026
Suggests adding Buddy's to the list.
- Recommendsu/bitcoin_moon_wsb in r/austinfood · May 2026
Says Buddy's should have made the list.
- Recommendsu/ganjamonsta in r/austinfood · Nov 2024
Names Buddy's first, then picks Dan's if forced to choose.
- Recommendsu/No_Needleworker73 in r/austinfood · May 2026
Agrees Buddy's is one of their favorites.
- Recommendsu/RHaste29 in r/austinfood · Apr 2026taste
Says Buddy's on Cameron is their top pick after trying the other suggestions except one.
- Recommendsu/Worried_Local_9620 in r/austinfood · Mar 2026consistency
Calls it a top fast-food burger that usually meets expectations, though not fully consistent; says lunch visits have been best.
- Recommendsu/sixdollargrapes in r/austinfood · Apr 2024taste
Rates Buddy's among the top burgers locally and encourages people to try it.
- Recommendsu/stevendaedelus in r/austinfood · Dec 2023
Lists Buddy's as one of two picks for the question.
- Recommendsu/interstellar74 in r/austinfood · Jul 2026
Lists Buddy's among solid burger picks.
- Recommendsu/aznfrosting in r/austinfood · Aug 2024
Names it as their go-to for a fast, simple burger.
- Recommendsu/Extortion187 in r/austinfood · Dec 2023
Names Buddy's Burger as a pick for smash burgers.
- Recommendsu/fartonme in r/austinfood · Jun 2026
Puts Buddy's among similarly priced burgers the commenter rates as great.
- Recommendsu/GlobalMousse1670 in r/Austin · Jun 2026taste
Says Buddy's burger is far better than P. Terry's.
- Recommendsu/that_baddest_dude in r/austinfood · May 2026taste
Lives nearby, was surprised to read it's actually good, and calls it an overlooked gem.
- Recommendsu/OGAustinunicorn in r/austinfood · Aug 2024taste
Says this spot's burgers beat the place the commenter recently tried.
- Recommendsu/pearlgreymusic in r/austinfood · Jan 2024
Calls it a handy stop after finishing up near their makerspace.
- Recommendsu/IronedBlackTee in r/austinfood · Dec 2023
Lists Buddy's among its top smash burger picks.
- Recommendsu/brandoelk11 in r/austinfood · Dec 2023
Calls Buddy's decent, a modest endorsement.
- Recommendsu/No_Armadillo_5030 in r/austinfood · Nov 2024
Gives a one-word pick of Buddy's.
- Recommendsu/IICVX in r/austinfood · Jul 2024taste
Calls it pretty good, though its list ranking suffers from broad burger categories.
- Recommendsu/NormacSorg in r/austinfood · Jan 2024taste
Rates Buddy's highly and says it's moving up as their favorite burger pick.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.