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Bubba's

428 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686-2614
231-995-0570
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Ranked #17 of 174 restaurants in Traverse City
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Fort Worth, TX
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182 reviews 182 reviews
105 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 66 cities Reviews in 66 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Cannot say enough great about Bubba's...whether you opt for a burger with whatever on it you'd like, or a salad or chicken sandwich, it is all absolutely great! A great atmosphere and it carries over to the waitstaff...

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See 14 more reviews by crystalclearreef for Traverse City
Grand Haven, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Went on a Friday evening and wait for 20 minutes. Well worth the wait. the burger was very good. The kids LOVED the deep fried tater tots! Waitress was very helpful in helping us with choices. Love the atmosphere. We were able to sit up next to the front window.

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See 2 more reviews by Brenda A for Traverse City
Louisville, Kentucky
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

There were 6 in our group and we got a comfortable spot near the front window, Great view from there. Nice choice of beers- but they were out of one. Service was friendly but not real fast. We survived though! All of us were pretty happy with the food and drink. Didn't get to see the complete restaurant though, wish... More

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See 2 more reviews by Jerry F for Traverse City
Elgin
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24 reviews 24 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

The burgers are absolutely the best. It starts with great meat and a wonderful buns plus whatever toppings you like. The tater tots are also a must have. They also have great Michigan beers.

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See 7 more reviews by phrjeff for Traverse City
Frankfort, Michigan
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28 reviews 28 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Tried Bubba's for lunch while in TC and was pleasantly surprised. Good meaty burger with a great char served on a burgerworthy bun. A satisfying treat. Fries - meh. So here we have it so far for good burgers in TC. #1 The Xylo Burger is still on top by offering a fantastic burger walked through the garden. #2 Bubba's... More

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See 10 more reviews by Gerald W for Traverse City
Lake Wales, Florida
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Went on a Thursday night and was packed. Waiting and it was well worth the wait. Burgers were great and everyone enjoyed their meals. Make sure you are prepared to wait if you come during busy season

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See 2 more reviews by Tenacres17 for Traverse City
East Lansing, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

It was a great little place, in March, we could see the bay from our seat, not sure that would be the case in the summer with leaves on the trees. The service was great, our burgers even better! I even bought a Bubba's t shirt.

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See 2 more reviews by tgreyerbiehl for Traverse City
Traverse City, Michigan
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23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The service is excellent at this place. We went around dinner time and had to wait about 5 minutes for a table to open. I had a burger and it was excellent. They serve every table pretzels and mustard dip which is a nice treat while you are waiting for your meal. They offer a full bar and a fun... More

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See 11 more reviews by HenryBru for Traverse City
Cadillac, Michigan
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is a "going concern!" Busy but very attentive service. Great Sandwiches and specialty items. Walking distance from downtown shops. Go early or you might not get a seat!

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Traverse City, Michigan
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37 reviews 37 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Not your ordinary tavern. Bubbas is our tried and trusted. It is consistently our default when we can't think of what in particular we want or where we want to go. We always get an excellent meal, plenty of food and the service is usually quite good. The place is usually very busy, but the tables turn over quickly. We... More

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