Bud's Broiler
Hamburger restaurant · Navarre ·
Charcoal-broiled burgers, hot dogs, and shakes with hickory sauce
Charcoal-broiled burgers, hot dogs, and shakes with hickory sauce
"Bud’s is back in New Orleans, joining Morning Call on Canal Boulevard in reestablishing its rightful place near City Park. Affordable and simple yet ahead of its time, this longtime New Orleans-area burger chain was an early adopter of the smash burger style — crispy, thin patties made from a combo of brisket and chuck, best eaten topped with shredded cheese. Best for: enjoying that burger out on the patio across from the park." - Beth D’Addono
"This no-frills local chain founded in 1952 is much loved for its menu of affordable, charcoal-broiled burgers, fries, and milkshakes. Although there are options like the chicken nugget sandwich, hotdog, or a smoked sausage po’ boy, why? Get the hickory-smoked sauce on a dressed cheddar burger and be happy." - Beth D’Addono
"Back in City Park at the corner of City Park Avenue and Canal in a building connected to Morning Call, Bud’s Broiler made a grand return in a 2,000-square-foot space as the first Bud’s located in New Orleans proper since 2018; the plan is eventually to operate 24/7 and sell beer and wine, but for now it’s open Thursday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m." - Clair Lorell
"I've learned that Melvin Ziegler, owner of Bud’s parent company, will open a new 2,000-square-foot Bud’s Broiler on the corner of City Park Avenue and Canal; the site is currently a parking lot, the restaurant will be open 24/7, and it will sell beer and wine. Ziegler also says all Bud’s locations will soon add new menu items, including hamburger po-boys, rotisserie wings and the vegetarian Impossible Burger." - Clair Lorell
"I saw an Instagram announcement from New Orleans–born rapper Curren$y (born Shante Scott Franklin), using the hashtag #lifeburgerNola, that he had purchased the recently closed City Park/Mid‑City location of Bud’s Broiler. The historic spot was reopened by franchise owner Shannon Prince in 2009 after originally closing in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina, but a court order in December forced its closure amid a legal dispute with the parent company and a “for lease” sign briefly appeared in the window. According to NOLA.com, Mousa Hamdan registered the name Life Burger LLC on Friday; Curren$y plans to remodel and quickly rebrand the building, and a meeting this week will determine the opening date. The coverage also highlighted the tagline “High Quality Meat and Glowing Charcoal Make the Difference.”" - Clair Lorell