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Come to our local family restaurant for delicious American food.
We provide family dining in a relaxed atmosphere. See us today.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Good made-to-order burgers, fries, and shakes. Wait time in the drive-thru can be 15 to 20 minutes... so you might as well shut off your car engine.
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1.0 of 5 stars.
While it was delicious, getting food poisoning was not.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Give me more of this joint- STAT! If I could eat this crap all day, everyday, I would. No, it's not health food- but why would you think burgers and fries were?! If you care about your arteries-...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
almost hodads...almost. but really good. shakes are good too
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a chance to check this place out after hitting up the Alpine outlets. Read a lot of reviews about the, "Peanut butter chocolate shake. Peanut butter chocolate shake." Had a bacon cheeseburger...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shakes, Malts, and Fried Zucchini.... oh my. This place has definitely got it going on when it comes to health food. Their burgers are a hot tasty mess. Their fries are acordion-esque. They offer a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this place just earned one more star! :)I opted for the junior cheeseburger (despite me saying how small it was) followed by the delicious Mocha malt. However, the gal at the window accidentally...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Nonna used to bring me here as a child, we came for the peanut butter shakes. We used to go to the library and then sneak over to Beef and Bun, Nonna was diabetic, so it was our little secret. I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Yelpers,How can you not like a place called "Beef N' Bun"? Really, now.Ladies, forget your diets. Men, you will enjoy.I have great memories of this place from high school. They really do have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love a great burger. I was happy at beef 'n Bun. The burgers aren't fancy by any means but they please the tummy. I also had a shake and fries. The shakes are huge and inexpensive. I believe...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only ever had a chocolate peanut butter milkshake, it was like i was eating a frozen reeses cup, pretty awesome. One of the better milkshakes I've had.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beef 'N Bun has held a place in my heart ever since high school. It was a favorite of mine throughout, and considering I live about half a block away it still is. Shakes- excellent in every respect. I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Based on Yelp reviews I had to drive waaaay out of my way to try this place and I was not disappointed. The burgers are awesome and the chocolate peanut butter shake was better than expected. Still...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the weird name, this place has good burgers and the BEST MILKSHAKES in town. Give 'em a try.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry beef n' bun, but I had to knock down two stars for you guys...brother wanted to try something new and so I suggested you guys...thought it would have been a great choice, since I had such a good...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very nice little place.while it isn't the healthiest burger, you won't regret your choice to eat here.it isn't the most well known place to eat, which is a good thing because it makes crowds very...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Deliciously yummy doesn't even start to describe these hamburgers!, they are so delish, they are all a hamburger should be. We opted to go there instead of In-n-Out, and it was the best decision we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all you can't go wrong with a chocolate banana peanut butter shake... man, that is the best! You get actual swirls and pockets of real peanut butter. Also, their onion rings aren't half...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The name alone is a turn on! Beef. and bun. rawr...My friends used to live at the apartment complex right next to Beef 'N Bun and you better believe whenever I visited them I'd find myself walking...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know how bad for you this place is, but that is what makes it so tasty!!!! Oh my goodness.. The burgers are great, and their fish is incredible! I would choose them over a fast-food burger joint any...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There really is no need to write another review of this place, but I am gonna do it anyway. I heart beef n bun!! It's so bad for you, but it's oh so good!I usually get the same thing each time I...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, my eyes are bigger than my tummy. Although I've always known this, it never proved more true than yesterday. My burger at Beef 'N Bun was huge-mungous. I orderd the 1/2 lb burger, fries,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by here over the weekend. They make a good burger. I like the variety of shakes, although sadly at the moment I'm on a calorie count and couldn't fit one of those in, the peanut butter...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food Snobbery. It's not about eating healthy or eating 'organic'. It's definitely not about paying more just so I can look down my nose at everyone else. For me it's about knowing what taste,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been eatting here for years. It is all about the mocha shake and a beacon cheese burger! Shakes are pretty thick and its topped with whipped cream. The burger is always cooked just right and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Umm,yes, I know that today is Ash Wednesday.Umm,yes, I know that good Catholics are supposed to fast today.Umm,yes, I know that semi-good Catholics who cannot fast ,are not supposed to eat red meat...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The BnB would be a 5 star however, they wouldn't do a grilled cheese for my non red meat eating pal. I was hoping that the gal manning the register didn't quite understand the "grilled cheese"...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes tghey also have classic car shows...When we moved to San Carlos in 1995, Beef n Bun was one of the 1st places we saw. Being that my dad and I LOVE burgers, we made sure to get the combo...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
bacon cheeseburger is delicious and full of flavor, I'm not usually a burger girl. the fries are crinkle cut and great too. pb chocolate shake is a meal in itself!
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, My boyfriend and I ended up going here during one of our breaks from SWC.We were having a tadbit of an adventure trying to find this place but to our surprise, it was RIGHT THERE- straight up...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best fries that I've had in a while. The people are a little forgetful about drinks. I ordered a root beer float but the lady forgot about me. I reminded her of my root beer float and she got me a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance 3 starsService 4.5 starsBurgers 3.5 starsFries 3.5 starsFish and Chips 4 starsFried Zucchini 4 starsOnion Rings 2-4 stars (hit or miss)Shakes 14.5 stars(ok, so I cheated a bit to come out to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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try the chocolate peanut butter milkshake! mmmmm
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ignore the name, walk in and ask for a chocolate peanut butter milkshake and you will not be disappointed. Unless you don't enjoy creamy, thick, milk chocolatey peanut butter goodness in a frozen...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been here a few times and its always been good. My favorite things are the shakes and the fried zuchini. Good hamburgers and a real good BLT. Packed with bacon! No little shakes here. Big ass...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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This is a great place! Great food and great people! The hamburgers are great and so are the shakes! My favorite special is the BLT special! There must be a pound of bacon in between sourdough bread and crisp...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to head here last night...was craving burgers and shakes. Previously, I had only been here for the shakes so we thought we would give the burgers a shot. So glad we did! The burgers were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. My family enjoys coming here because it's so casual and everyone is so friendly. They bring the food to the table which according to my 5 yr old is really cool. Our latest visit...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Note to self: no Beef `N Bun the day before starting the diet. BAD idea.Awesome everything food related. 1/4 pound burger is the perfect size and is FANTASTIC. Great rings, great shake, great...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow....so my husband used to work here like 10 years ago so i've had the opportunity to eat beef n bun food many a time! my favorite is the grilled chicken sandwich and the yummy french fries and the...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Closer to three and a half stars...because this place does a lot of things right. The peanut butter milkshake and the strawberry milkshake we ordered were delish! The flavors were divine and the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE me some Beef 'N Bun. And not just because it's fun to watch people's expressions when you recommend it. It's friendly and comforting in a very down-home east county kinda way. Makes you feel...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is small and probably hasn't changed much over the years. The staff is usually friendly. We always order the Bacon Chesseburger with fries. It's very tasty! It comes with lettuce, tomato,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On a scale of disgusting to delicious, I'd rank Beef N Bun as ok. Not the worst thing I've eaten, but still a bit disappointing. Let me break it down for you. Beef N Bun came recommended by some...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
decent burgers.decent fries.scary chicken.AMAZING MILKSHAKES.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Let me be honest here. These burgers are the legit!! I could truly go for one right now while writing this review. The shakes are amazing and the food is cheap too. If there is a better fast food joint out...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This joint ROCKS! It's been there FOREVER and the food is still affordable and delicious. When I was a kid, I'd walk there with friends for a "dipped cone". Now I go with my family and have yet to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good burgers!!I'm actually not a burger guy, but I like the burgers here.I also like how the steaks are thick and big!! not the puny thin fries like some other joints.It's really close to my apartment...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beef N Bun is worth the trip. Great kid's meals too, corn dog or hamburger. Their fried zucchini is the best. Great milkshakes too, so think they are more like ice cream. If I want a hamburger (and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Am I crazy or does the name of this place sound like Britney Spears upcoming sex video ?
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I am all for support of small business establishments. I want them to suceed and not have to shut down. Beef n Bun has been around for decades and are very special for that reason. My...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found out about Beef and Bun one night while at a friends house, She yelled to her husband "How about Beef & Bun honey" I said "Excuse me" We both started laughing and she told me it was the best...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the burger was pretty good. Hot and juicy not dried out, decent topping and bun. Not the best I've had but better then the big national chains. I have to agree with another review here that...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The toothless woman who mans the window, makes a mean milkshake. Trust the toothless woman, she knows her way around a straw!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars purely for their banana milkshake - real bananas and delicious. I can't wait until we move back to San Diego someday and I can get super fat from over-consumption.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good ole greasy hamburgers have some big fat onion rings. It's like food that you had in the 1960's before health and safety concerns were an issue. It's heart attack on a plate.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was in a foul mood and needed comfort food. I was working my route in El Cajon and remembered the reviews for this place. I ordered the cheeseburger meal with a chocolate shake and a side of onion...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Milkshake selection is amazing and oh so delectable.The burgers and fries are about average; but if you are ever in the mood for a good milkshake, this is the place to be.And seating can be very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From my dad and brother: "the burgers are GOOD."From my sister: "I don't have a favorite milkshake, they're all good."From me: "Swirl shake!"From all: "monster fries are a neccessity."This place gets...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty dependable fast food that definitely beats the chain fast food places. I'm gonna have to go back and try the shakes after reading the other reviews. My daughter wasn't too impressed with the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beef & Bun is certainly on the short-list of places to eat when my friends and I are indecisive about where to go out. The bacon cheeseburger is absolutely delicious, and the fries, though not quite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The milk shakes are sooooo good that even I (lactose-intolerant and generally despise all milk products) think they are divine. The Choc-pb is to die for.burgers= wonderfulFries= heaven in my mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best milkshakes I have ever had served along aside the grossest restaurant name ever! Love the place, try the chocolate peanut butter shake...you won't be sorry!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We found this place not too long ago and it is totally worth the 15 minute wait in the drive thru lane. Their burgers, fried zuchinni and shakes are soooooo delicious. They have great ham and cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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beef and bun was my first job years ago when i was in high school. its great food great people and great shakes. Not to mention great fast service. I love the monster burgers, fish and chips, bacon...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
when i was a wee child, most of my friends loved mcdonald's but my family was (& still is) all about beef & bun....or as i like to call it BEEF & FUN. wow that was lame, now about the food.come here...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Beef n Bun makes the BEST shakes, hands down!! The Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake is to die for!! :) Also, try their enormous Zucchini Sticks. So yummy and so CHEAP!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like BEEF and I like BUNS, but incredibly, those two things are not what makes this place awesome. The PB shakes...I have a relatively flat Asian ass and I was hoping the PB shakes would give me a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM-ALICIOUSE!!!You wouldn't think so, but Beef n' Bun has got thee BEST MILKSHAKES San Diego has to offer. I highly highly HIGHLY recommend the peanut butter milkshake, rich peanut buttery taste...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Deliciously toxic! Seriously, both my man and I felt ill due to the amount of palate-pleasing, grease-filled food we managed to consume at the Beef n Bun......1/4 lb cheese burgers, crinkle fries,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Discovered this place back in HS growing up in the East County.This place has been an East County hub for burger lover for a lot of folks, for a loooong while.Burgers are money, all of the fried foods...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a good burger and a great shake, Beef N Bun is the place to go if you're in this neck of the woods. Delicous shakes and the Bacon Cheese special are my usual. Pretty good service, too, but...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beef n' Bun is the epitome of classic fast food dining.Shakes, fantastic burgers, and fried finger food galore. Am I weird because I like fried zuccini? I hope not. I love their FRIED ZUCCINI!Drive...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The independent fast food restaurant is somewhat of a rarity in east county. So, you will have to forgive me while gush about this local landmark. This place has been around for a zillion years. It...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Killer shakes! My favorites are vanilla with malt and chocolate peanut butter (around $3.50). Great to wash down an order of fried zucchini spears. And no I don't want to know the calorie count....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love a really good burger joint. This place so doesn't disappoint. The burger's aren't that large, so don't be shy about ordering the half-pounder. I also got the onion rings which heavily battered...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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These guys make great hamburgers, fries and rings but you have to try their shakes. They always have fun new flavors that are to die for. We will make the trek from Jamul occasionally just for a super shake...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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THEY MAKE THIS AWESOME SHAKE!!! IT IS A CHOCOLATE SHAKE BUT IT HAS THE SWIRL OF PEANUT BUTTER... AND ITS THICK... IT'S ONE OF A KIND... NOW MY 2 YEAR OL DON IS HOOKED! PROS: SHAKES AND FOOD IS WONDERFUL! CONS:
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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I am from England, and have been trying to find fish n' chips like I got at home ever since I moved here. Well, I found them in this little cafe. They even have a drive-thru, so I can grab them and go!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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The food is great and it is so much better than some fast food chain. The peanut butter shakes rock! The food is really good and the prices are pretty decent too!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2005
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