About
Bud's Cafe & Bar is a no-frills bar focused on serving exceptional hamburgers accompanied by pickles, onions, and chips rather than fries. Guests can expect cold beer, classic cocktails, and plenty of friendly faces in a spot cherished for its decades-long legacy.
What To Expect:
- 🍔 Signature cheeseburgers and double hamburgers
- 🍺 Great beer selection including popular local and domestic brands
- 🍸 Classic cocktails and well-poured drinks
- 🚪 A relaxed, straightforward atmosphere with fast service
Important Information:
- – Cash-only payment accepted
- – No fries served; chips served instead
- – Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restroom
- – No reservations; walk-ins welcome
📍 Local Insights
🍔 Burger Focus: Don’t expect fries; chips are served instead, preserving the classic burger joint style.
💵 Cash Only: Bring cash as the bar does not accept credit cards or provide an ATM.
🚪 Walk-in Friendly: No reservations accepted; arriving earlier helps avoid waiting during busy lunch hours.
♿ Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with designated parking and restroom available right on site.
⏰ Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
👉 Best For
- •Burger lovers
- •Solo dining
- •Casual hangouts
Location
5453 Manhart Ave, Sedalia, CO 80135Review Sentiment
Based on 1757 Google reviews
"Visitors consistently praise Bud's for its outstanding, old-school burgers and friendly, welcoming staff. The simplicity of the menu and cold beers earn enthusiastic approval, especially from loyal locals. Some note the lack of fries and cash-only policy as minor inconveniences but agree it’s part of the place’s charm."
What You'll Find
- •Beer
- •Cocktails
- •Hard Liquor
- •Food at Bar
- •Table Service
- •Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
- •Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
- •Free Parking Lot
- •Free Street Parking
- •Cash Only
- •Takeout
- •Dine-in
📆 Best Times to Visit
Arrive before noon on weekends to avoid peak wait; bars serve drinks alongside burgers all day.
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