Buddies

Used to come here all the time after work, one of my favourite places to eat for a nice relaxed vibe or meeting up with friends.
It really is very strongly American themed, which can be a little too much after a day at work, but so is the food and the service! The restaurant is covered in decorations, even with a little toy train going around the ceiling.
The portion sizes were huge, a little too big for me and a little expensive, but you definitely get good value for money in terms of quantity, if not quite quality; the food is pretty average, what you’d expect from any other takeaway really.
They really came into their own on deserts, which were absolutely beautiful and delicious, definitely recommend popping in for a sundae!

A restaurant with as you would expect a strong American theme in deco and menu. It is lavishly decorated in a fun way rather than a tasteful way and that’s good for an informal meal. Brash maybe but is supposed to be American. The food was good. There is a wide choice including some healthier options. Good was the choice to have potatoes in different ways not just chips. Portion size is generous. The staff were pleasant and thankfully more English than American in manner. So overall a recommendation.

Overpriced and not as good as it used to be!

The food is very average and over priced. I had a BBQ burger which was overdone and drowned in sauce which made a never seen American, small burger, soggy.
Having eaten in America, the type of food served here is so far removed from anything found In America, McDonald’s food is more like it, and that’s saying something. Probably the most over priced and dull food I’ve ever eaten in Northampton.

Buddies is a little old hat now. but then Northampton is a little black-​hole in time anyway!
The food at Buddies is still pretty good and good value for money. Sure a 12oz burger is not good for you, but when it tastes this good you don’t want it to end!
Actually the portion sizes are what Buddies are known forand they are somewhat oversized, a la their New York diner style appearance.
Along side your normal sized burger (6oz I think) you’ll have a plate stacked high with fries and either a dollop of home made coleslaw that would serve a small family or a slightly healthier option of a salad.
There’s plenty of other equally gargantuan sized dishes on the menu too, the corned beef hash is great and the steak sandwhich too.
Ones to avoidhot dog — just a very bland (but giant) sausage and macaroni cheese, which I think they made with processed cheese. Not badjust not great.
Apart from that, don’t eat for the week, ask for a doggy bag and enjoy the largest plate of food in the west!

Fantastic little diner situated in the centre of Northampton comes with all the usual American eatery comforts larger portions and refills on your drinks. This place is only small but tends to pack people in. Very hard to find and parking nearby is limited. Décor is typically American and the service is good.

Burgers were just full of gristle and fat.

I used to LOVE this place, the food was amazing & the portions were huge, infact, I really haven’t found another restaurant like it.
Since moving away from Northampton, I decided to pop in for lunch when visiting family, and I have to say I was VERY disappointed.
The portions are now average, and the food wasn’t nearly to the standard it used to be.
Have they changed hands methinks?

This is an american style dinner in northampton and to be honest its a bit dated now!
It opened when it was all the rage and to be honest t hasn’t change in years. It still offers good food at an average price but inside isn’t that great.
On our last visit the toilets where not very clean and neither were the tables. The food felt a little overpriced and we didn’t enjoy the visit that much.
It could of been a one of time, but it will be a while until we are back!

This Buddies I nice little place just off the high street, its a good fun place, has HUGE portions and a lot of character. However its not a matter of quantity over quality as everything I’ve ever had there has been amazing!

This is a fantastic American style diner in the centre of Northampton. It is very well hidden, ebing tucked away down a side street and it is very small! However the food more than makes up for it! The main standards are burgers, but they have a very wide range with lots of extras. Portions are massive, but save room for pudding as they are gorgeous. It’s a great place to go for lunch as the service is really quick and the staff are really friendly, you don’t usually have to book for lunchtimes either! The prices are also very reasonable

Unless you knew this place was there, it would be very easy to walk past Buddies. Once you’ve walked through the unassuming exterior, however, you are left in no doubt that you are eating in an American diner. The owners have crammed the place full of Americana with road signs, images of famous American figures and television screens displaying images of New York’s busy streets. The menu is as equally American as the décor and extremely satisfying. For the burger lovers there are so many different options available it will take you some time to choose and for the rest the menu is diverse and enticing. I would certainly recommend the homemade coleslaw and fries for the full on experience. The important bit of advice for Buddies is to book in advance where possible as it is small and gets very busy but definitely worth a visit.

this is a great family restaurant, it sells everything from steak, burgers salards. fish, and sandwiches, it has some great lunchtime offers, the sence is great with live tv on the walls showing new york, and grat famous people on the wall making it a great place to go, the only downside is it is a small place and it gets very busy so you will need to book or wait a long time enjoy

northampton’s original & finest american diner
the first place i ever ate out in northampton, & still possibly the best eating out experience in town
i think almost everyone in n’pton has celebrated a birthday in buddies
a small, facinating place fantastically decorated inside in tonnes of american memoribilia
burgers, steaks, pasta etc etc
nachos, platters… try a tower of onoin rings
veggie food’s good too
the deserts are awesome
not the place to go if you’re on a diet