You Gotta Try This: Buddy’s Burgers in Rockford
By Matt Hall
Rock River Current
You Gotta Try This is the Rock River Current’s weekly dining column focused on signature dishes at your favorite local restaurants. You’ll find it each Wednesday at rockrivercurrent.com. Want to see one of your favorites featured? Email us at news@rockrivercurrent.com to suggest a local staple.
Where: Buddy’s Burgers
Address: 6551 E. Riverside Blvd., Rockford
Opened: February 2014
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
You have to try: The burgers. Any of them!
What’s in it: At Buddy’s Burgers you are encouraged to create your own handmade burger. Get it on a Buddy bun, Texas toast, pretzel bun or gluten free bun. Add your favorite cheese, condiments and a variety of toppings as there are a lot to choose from. Oh, and don’t forget to combo it up with fries and a drink, or add a premium side like sausage gravy fries or fried pickles. If you want a change of pace, they also have mouth-watering specialty sandwiches like Italian beef, gyros, Chicago style hot dogs and more.
Why you should try it: They’ll make you a burger exactly the way you want it — and fast. Big portions too. You’ll come hungry but you won’t leave that way.
Pro tip: You might need a few extra napkins, but that’s always a sign of a great meal.
For more information: 815-980-1213; facebook.com/BuddysBurgers1
Previously featured: Mahi mahi protein bowl at Baci’s Kitchen in Rockford
Previously featured: The Wammy Burger at Wammy’s Kitchen in Rockford
This article is by Matt Hall. Email him at matt@949wdkb.com.
