Reviews of Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream (Restaurant)

Xina S

I've only been to Bub's once, but I really enjoyed it. The food was very good. Predominantly burger joint fare, but it's well done and has a few interesting twists. I had the mahi mahi sandwich, which was great (it's hard to find mahi mahi in Indiana) and the fries were well seasoned. The burgers come in 4 sizes (one-eighth pound up to one pound) to fit all sizes of appetite. Parking is okay, depending on the time of year. All in all, great experience.

Joe Newman

Pretty overpriced and the staff are less than impressive. Wait times can be pretty rough and the seating is really cramped. Atmosphere is dim and cluttered. The food is pretty good but always VERY salty. The shakes are very good and I really enjoyed the "sloppy" fries. The prices are mostly what stops a higher rating, paying 6.99 for a slider sized burger is utterly ridiculous.

Heidi Mayo

I know the mini Bub (1/8#) sounds tiny but this and a couple of waffle fries fill me up every time. Great taste. Love the atmosphere. Have been to three locations.

Stephen Clyde

Food really good. I got the special that day which was a "hangover burger". It came with ham, bacon, and egg on it. Definitely one of the best burgers I've ever had. Only reason I'm deducting a star is the cleanliness of the restrooms certainly left something to be desired.

Errol Huffman

This was our first time visiting. The food hit the door after 12 hours on the road. The waiter was quick, kind, and attentive. The burgers were very tasty. The buns do get a bit soggy, especially if you are chatting and visiting more than eating. Sides are a la carte and the tab can run up pretty quickly. Overall, we really enjoyed the food and will probably go back when in town again.

Tim Gusler

Bub's is great! Been here a few times and got delivery once, hasn't disappointed me yet and hoping it stays that way. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, and amazing food. Pretty sure I saw elk on the menu, it's fairly diverse. The burgers are juicy, tasty, cooked to perfection and more than just survive the trip back to your place in their fancier (vent holes to keep your fries from getting soggy, hell yes!) NON-STYROFOAM take home boxes too. Definitely looking for any reason to come back!

mary margaret conley

Was a good place to Take the kids for dinner

Jeremy Simpson

The best burgers in town! Freshly baked buns and interesting choices of meat. The chili is tasty and they have games at the tables. This place makes me happy whenever i walk in here. The staff is always friendly and even though it's big and has plenty of people in there, there is not much of a wait. The shakes are handmade and tasty. If you only get to go to one restaurant in bloomington, go to this one.

Wayne Clayton

Overpriced and over cooked. I REALLY wanted to like Bubs. My son recommended we come here. First, let me say our waiter, Justin, was exemplary! That was about the best we experienced. My burger was dry and my daughters burger, which was supposed to be medium well, came out blacked and dried out. The waffle fries were overcooked as well. For $88 bucks I expected better food.

Don Sharton

Great place for a big appetite. Beef or Elk is available to test the elasticity of your stomach. The chili is good if you just want a quick bite as well

E. Ce Miller

OMG, this place is so good. Their Cajun/Creole burger is life affirming.

Gabe Fehribach

Exceptional food quality, some of the best service anywhere, perfect milkshakes. All for a good price.

Liza Perry

Decent burgers and chili. The elk is definitely the better choice in my opinion. Nice outside area for dining in the back if the weather's good.

Hillary Frye

We have been coming here since they opened and while the food has always been consistently good, the service has steadily declined to the point where we will not return. On our latest visit, we waited for nearly 30 minutes before our order was taken. Our waitress never apologized for the wait, never offered us a single refill on our drinks the entire time we were there, and began clearing our plates as we were eating. I would also point out that the place was not busy so it was not as if she was overwhelmed. We are not the types to complain or nitpick but this was unacceptable to us.

Deborah Asmus

Both times I went I felt very welcomed by the friendly staff. It was a cozy place but looked bigger inside then expected. Definitely recommend them. Their ice cream is amazing!!

Jaleen Wallen

Omg try the hangover burger..mmmmm, their chili is amazing also

Chip Sedory

Best Burger in Town. Try the elk instead of the beef.

Matt McDaniel

Delicious but pricey. The sloppy fries were great but the burger stood on its own. A fair warning, the menu I found for it bore little resemblance to the actual menu and parking can be bothersome.

R.Jay Cortrecht

Burgers were very good. Not a fan of unisex bathrooms.

Jake Y

Great burgers. Ate the big bub burger and its doable but definitly need to stay determined!!!! Very bloomington like atmosphere. Would go back to try the elk!

Marie Moriarty-Puggi

It was ok rhe kid was friendly but seemed overwhelmed there was nothing earth shattering about the ice cream but we enjoyed the murals on the wall.

Erich Christian

The burgers are great, the chili is slowly persuading me to liking chili; it is the only place in town I know of that serves Elk.

pouty girl

The management is consistently rotten and unfair to the servers, cooks, and other support staff. They have been since they opened.

Tommy

Food is good, staff is good, price is not good. Burgers cost about as much as a nice steak dinner. Please go back to the old price that wasn't $30 for a 1lb elk burger.

Alan Biggs

I didn't get a chance to like or dislike- walked there after paying to park downtown. Checked in, was told was at least a 30 minute wait. I could see plenty of tables available, and when I asked the hostess why we couldn't sit in an open table, she said they were just so , so understaffed. In my view, they weren't, but regardless, whenever I hear that, it gives the impression that their convenience is more important than the customer experience. We could have easily sat and had a drink while waiting, Instead, there was no place to wait other than in direct sun outside, when seats were available inside. We went to another restaurant instead.

Mr. Robotoson

Get the waffle fries. Burgers are good cooked to doneness we asked for. Bun is different almost homemade texture. Bacon is crumbled on burger. Service was great.

Jeffrey Schroll

The best burger I've tasted. Juicy and cooked to perfection. My son took the Bub's Challenge and has his picture on the wall! My other son had the Elk burger and really enjoyed his 1/2 pounder. We will be back.

Carrilynn Williams

Excellent service, food and atmosphere were just okay

Peter Shepherd

The chili here is amazing! You will leave absolutely stuffed and very happy!

Song Brewer

The server was enthusiastic and friendly. Food was great!

No One

Very good food, service, and desserts, but the prices are a bit high

Sam Killian

The service was incredible! Delicious food, fun atmosphere, all the pictures on the wall and tin games on the tables gave the kids something to do

David Thompson

First time eating at Bub’s. Good atmosphere. Very good food. The elk burger is a must have. Outstanding service from everyone, but especially Liz our server. Great sense of humor and a great server. I will definitely be back.

Kalphis McFadditch

Amazing service amora, god i hope im spelling that right, and the cooks ,and everyone there are top notch. They cater to strange requests without making you feel strange. They remember you and your orders,wich is HUGE to me. A+++.

Cory Retherford

Disappointed by the service again:( second time in a few months we visited only to not have a waiter/waitress come to our table. Waited 15 minutes and watched others come in and have orders taken. What gives!? Went to Chedders as we did last time for burgers. May be our last trip. So much for small business service we use to be greeted with.

Adam Sweeny

Great burgers, waffle fries, and shakes!

Chris Ervin

Outstanding customer service and great food. Best burger joint in Bloomington, In!

Scott Beam

Great staff, great food, I'd go on but the big ugly has me wanting to take a nap...

Jacob Brown

I actually really enjoyed my time there with my family. The atmosphere is nice, the service was responsive, though they were busy (the place is packed on Saturday at lunchtime), and the ice cream was pretty good. Unfortunately, our elk burgers weren't particularly great and I ended up getting sick at home later in the evening. It's also pretty expensive for the kind of food you're getting. I hate to say it, because this place seems to have a lot of fans in the area, but I really can't recommend it to others after my experience there.

abe m

I had the half pounder, the "not so ugly" I ordered medium well and split a small order of fries with my wife. I was very happy with the way the burger was cooked and how flavorful it was. I have been to Bub's before in Carmel and Bloomington and will continue to patronize their business. Always good service, good food, and a small scoop of chocolate ice cream for desert. Can't go wrong.

Mindy Clay

Great burgers

Josh Arvin

Slow service but great food

David Majercak

Great service and great food. Solid options and all very well executed.

Lucas Engstrom

We go here just about every time we visit Bloomington. Hamburgers are enormous. Fry's are great. Problem is that dinner is so filling that we've never been able to get dessert.

Dalton Whitehead

Really good burger. Only downside is my families burgers were very salty in certain spots, but mine was very good. They also have a cool challenge to get your picture on the wall. It is a must go if you like a good burger.

Anthony Christopher

This place has the best Hamburgers I've ever eaten A+

Michael Cheatham

Good food, good meal, good atmosphere. My only issue that eve were my onion rings were cold ... it was busy. Did not meet the level of hype in my opinion but overall good and will likely return. Our waiter was solid and good a dude overall and the chocolate malt rocked.

Steve Sturm

GREAT burger...Fresh fries..Pleasant staff and a Cool atmosphere..I'll be back....

Matt

Food quality: 5/5 Food wait time: 21mins (avg) Menu options: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Great burgers! Ingredients were all very good, I had a special burger called the Hoosier Daddy in the "Not So Ugly" size(12oz, I believe). It had bacon bits, onion rings, and bbq sauce on it, very good! I also got a small size, regular fry, they were good but didn't stand out. Their burger patties are smashed and large in diameter, different but no less delicious! Service was good with the exception of he brought out sample soups with no explanation, not a big deal but it was a tad confusing. Their chili was very good! I will be returning! Great burgers!

Anthony Evans

Amazing food, burgers are always cooked how you want them, things are pricey but it's all worth it!

Michael Dove Jr.

Fantastic burger. You can get them up to very huge sizes, enough for one burger to last maybe 3 meals. But the shakes are absolutely phenomenal. You will not want to leave without trying one.

Claire Freeman

This place is an absolute classic. Close your eyes and pick something from the menu. There's nothing here that I wouldn't eat (and I'm a VERY picky eater). That's how good it is. I've been going here since my childhood and hope it can be a tradition for you and your family as well!

Highway Joe's

Great Burger, malts are very good too. Must stop at when in Town

Taylor Grisham

Really good food. Portions are on the smaller side but quality is amazing. Our server was very enthusiastic and made our dining experience well worth it. Although I had the hot dog which was extremely salty.

William Puckett

They're just as proud of their food as Trump is of his job as president, and the food is just as good as Trump is at being president.

Derek Troyer

Terrible service, our entire order was screwed up. However, excellent food. Great burgers and milkshakes.

Stiff Todd-Michaud

This place is definitely a hidden gem in Monroe county. It's very much a casual, family atmosphere. They even have a food challenge for that foodie lover, called the "Big Ugly." If you conquer the challenge, you get your picture on th he wall. End your meal with a banana milkshake, because they're delish. Highly recommend.

Michelle Ferrero

A nice little burger joint! My son enjoyed the 1/2 lb. burger & I had the grilled chicken salad. Both items were delicious. :)

Jennifer Comer

Food was good but service was terrible

Melissa Law

Love the patio, great service & food

Alexa Woods

Best burger in bloom, great service. If it were more affordable and had better sides, this would be a 5 star.

Carol Pace

Seated right away. Waited, waited, waited. More then 15 minutes. No server. Then a group came in well after us but right next to us and were waited on right away. Maybe the food is delicious. Don't know. We left.

Mary Reed

Delicious burgers served on even more delicious homemade buns.

Jacob Hiscock

Best burger place in town and they have ice cream to top it off! Incredible place!

Chad Dorman

Good food but slow service

Grace Yang

Very friendly server. Love the burgers!!

KP M

One of my favorite burger joints in Bloomington. Their ice cream is really good too.

Christine Stoffers

Went here at night by myself. Had to wait to be seated bc no one was at the seater's desk. Was put at a back table & waited 10 minutes before my server even showed up. Never got my drink until my meal arrived. Had to ask for a knife to cut the food. Server only came back to drop off the check. They were not that busy. The only good thing about this place was the food, but other restaurants have good food too AND better service.