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Bud's Jolly Kone
Milkshakes
Frequently praised for their variety of flavors, including standout options like the Brownie Batter, Butterscotch, and Peach (seasonal). Customers highlight the large size, great taste, and consider them the best in town.
Burgers
Recommended as classic, tasty, and affordable with fresh ingredients and a special sauce enhanced by red onions. Varieties like the Single Deluxe and BJK burger (with cheese, bacon, onion rings, lettuce, tomato, bbq sauce) receive positive mentions for flavor and value.
Ice Cream Cones and Soft Serve
Highly recommended for their quality and serving size, often noted as the perfect treat especially in hot weather. Customers appreciate the convenience and consistently good flavor.
Fries and Tater Tots
Mentioned as the best ever tasted, staying crunchy and hot until the last bite, making them a popular side choice.
Fried Mushrooms
Described as always perfect, praised by repeat customers for consistent quality.
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Bud's Jolly Kone
Bud's Jolly Kone is a hamburger restaurant, fast food restaurant, and ice cream shop in Red Bluff, California. Reviewers consistently praise the shakes, soft serve, ice cream cones, and simple burgers, along with fast service and a casual, historic walk-up stand feel. The menu includes comfort food, quick bites, and small plates, and the place is known for local specialty items and dessert. Prices are generally described as fair to moderate, with many reviewers calling it good value.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is Bud's Jolly Kone known for?
Bud's Jolly Kone is best known for its shakes, ice cream cones, and soft serve, especially seasonal flavors like the peach shake and favorites like butterscotch. Reviewers also point to the simple hamburgers and the classic roadside burger stand experience as part of what makes it popular in Red Bluff.
What dishes are most recommended at Bud's Jolly Kone?
Reviewers most often recommend the shakes, especially butterscotch, banana milkshake, brownie batter, and the seasonal peach shake, plus the ice cream cones and soft serve. On the food side, the burgers, tater tots, fries, fried mushrooms, fried zucchini, and the BJK burger with bacon, onion rings, lettuce, tomato, and barbecue sauce are all called out positively.
What is the atmosphere like at Bud's Jolly Kone?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and historic, with a walk-up window setup and outdoor seating that many people use in cars or at picnic tables. It seems to suit solo diners, groups, and road-trippers who want a quick stop rather than a sit-down meal with table service.
Is Bud's Jolly Kone a good value?
Yes, many reviewers describe it as fair-priced or even super cheap, and the listed price range is $10 to $20. People mention getting a burger and ice cream for under $6 in some cases, while a larger order like a burger, fried zucchini, ranch, and blackberry malt came to $17 with tip.
How fast is the service at Bud's Jolly Kone?
Service is frequently described as fast, with orders coming out quickly even during busy stops. Reviewers also note that the line moves through a street-side window and pickup window setup, which fits a quick lunch or dinner stop.
Is parking available at Bud's Jolly Kone?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Bud's Jolly Kone kid-friendly?
Yes, Bud's Jolly Kone is good for kids.
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