Buns N Shakes – American
Sizzling grills and the irresistible scent of golden-fried comfort define this high-energy haunt, where every burger is smashed to crispy, caramelized perfection. Diners can dive into bold flavor profiles ranging from the tropical sweetness of the Hawaiian smash to the smoky, fiery kick of bacon and jalapeños, all paired with an array of indulgent, crunch-heavy sides like molten mac and cheese bites and golden onion rings.
112 Church Street, 08901 https://bunsnshakesnj.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Buns N Shakes
Dairy-Free at Buns N Shakes
Buns N Shakes in New Brunswick has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Onion Rings, Tenders (1 PC) and Smash Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Buns N Shakes
Buns N Shakes in New Brunswick has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smash Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad and Lotus Biscoff Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Buns N Shakes
Buns N Shakes in New Brunswick has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Onion Rings, Tenders (1 PC) and Shake Add-ons. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Buns N Shakes
Buns N Shakes in New Brunswick has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Twinkies Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Buns N Shakes
Buns N Shakes in New Brunswick has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Reese's Shake and Twinkies Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Buns N Shakes
Buns N Shakes in New Brunswick has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Sauce, Reese's Shake and Twinkies Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Buns N Shakes
Buns N Shakes in New Brunswick has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Buns N Shakes
Buns N Shakes in New Brunswick has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tenders (1 PC), French Fries and Lotus Biscoff Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Buns N Shakes
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamite (Single) | 13.8 g | 54.2 g |
| Dynamite (Triple) | 10.7 g | 51.5 g |
| Dynamite (Double) | 24 g | 50.3 g |
| Smash Salad | 86.5 g | 39.3 g |
| Smash Hawaiian (Single) | 96.1 g | 39.1 g |
| Smash Hawaiian (Double) | 96.1 g | 39.1 g |
| Smash Hawaiian (Triple) | 96.1 g | 39.1 g |
| The Original (Double) | 91.7 g | 35.6 g |
| Hot Chicken Mac & Cheese | 68.5 g | 34.6 g |
| Hot Chicken Fries | 66.5 g | 34.4 g |
| Hot Chicken Salad | 41.9 g | 34.1 g |
| Chicken Steak Bun | 16.3 g | 33.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the beautifully presented and delicious salads, frequently noting how the inviting ambiance enhances the overall dining experience. Reviewers highlight the friendly and helpful service, with many praising the staff's thoughtful recommendations that lead to a consistently satisfying meal.
Menu
Appetizers
- Onion Rings - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese Bites - $7: 6 Pcs. of fried & cheesy mac & cheese bites. Served with your choice of sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $7: 6 Pcs. w/ OG sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tenders (1 PC) - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tenders (3 PCS) - $10.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Secret Menu
- Smash Hawaiian (Single) - $9: Smash beef burger, American cheese, grilled pineapple, beef bacon bites, maple sriracha sauce & lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smash Hawaiian (Double) - $11: Smash beef burger, American cheese, grilled pineapple, beef bacon bites, maple sriracha sauce & lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smash Hawaiian (Triple) - $13: Smash beef burger, American cheese, grilled pineapple, beef bacon bites, maple sriracha sauce & lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Jalapeño Smash (Single) - $9: Smash beef burger, American cheese, pickles, beef bacon bites & B&J smash sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Jalapeño Smash (Double) - $11: Smash beef burger, American cheese, pickles, beef bacon bites & B&J smash sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Jalapeño Smash (Triple) - $13: Smash beef burger, American cheese, pickles, beef bacon bites & B&J smash sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Hot Chicken Salad - $10: Lettuce, tomato, onions, shredded carrot, homemade coleslaw & Nashville hot chicken tenders served w/ your choice of mild or spicy Diablo sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smash Salad - $10: Lettuce, tomato, onions, shredded carrot, homemade coleslaw, smashed beef burger served w/ OG sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $10: Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, coleslaw, shredded carrots, grilled chicken & your choice of sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Chicken
- The Classic - $10: Nashville hot chicken tender, homemade coleslaw, pickes & your choice of spicy or mild diablo sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chickmac - $12: Nashville hot chicken tender, homemade creamy cheesy mac & cheese, beef bacon bites & BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chickcheetos - $11: Nashville hot chicken tender, cheesy whiz sauce, crunchy Cheetos, lettuce & tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nashville Hot Honey - $11: Nashville hot chicken tender, hot honey, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise & pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chickmelt - $12: Nashville hot chicken tender, crispy fried mozzarella cheese, homemade coleslaw, pickles & your choice of spicy or mild diablo sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Bun - $8: Crispy fried mozzarella cheese, homemade coleslaw, pickles & your choice of sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Burgers
- The Original (Single) - $7: Smash beef burger, American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles & OG sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Original (Double) - $9: Smash beef burger, American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles & OG sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Original (Triple) - $11: Smash beef burger, American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles & OG sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashmac (Single) - $10: Smash beef burger, homemade creamy cheesy mac & cheese, beef bacon bites & BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashmac (Double) - $12: Smash beef burger, homemade creamy cheesy mac & cheese, beef bacon bites & BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashmac (Triple) - $14: Smash beef burger, homemade creamy cheesy mac & cheese, beef bacon bites & BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashcheetos (Single) - $10: Smash beef burger, cheesy whiz sauce, crunchy Cheetos, lettuce & tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashcheetos (Double) - $12: Smash beef burger, cheesy whiz sauce, crunchy Cheetos, lettuce & tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashcheetos (Triple) - $14: Smash beef burger, cheesy whiz sauce, crunchy Cheetos, lettuce & tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashmelt (Single) - $10: Smash beef burger, crispy fried mozzarella cheese, homemade coleslaw, OG sauce & pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashmelt (Double) - $12: Smash beef burger, crispy fried mozzarella cheese, homemade coleslaw, OG sauce & pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashmelt (Triple) - $14: Smash beef burger, crispy fried mozzarella cheese, homemade coleslaw, OG sauce & pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dynamite (Single) - $10: Smash beef burger, American cheese, beef bacon bits, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, ketchup & mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dynamite (Double) - $12: Smash beef burger, American cheese, beef bacon bits, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, ketchup & mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dynamite (Triple) - $14: Smash beef burger, American cheese, beef bacon bits, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, ketchup & mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Buns
- Chicken Steak Bun - $9: Chopped grilled chicken, caramelized onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato & OG sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burger Steak Bun - $9: Chopped burger steak, caramelized onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, ketchup & mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Finger Bun - $9: Crispy chicken tender, lettuce, tomato, ketchup & mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Bun - $9: Grilled chicken chunks, topped w/ beef bacon bites, ranch, lettuce & tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
Mac & Cheese
- Mac & Cheese - $6: Signature homemade creamy cheesy mac & cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Chicken Mac & Cheese - $12: Signature homemade creamy cheesy mac & cheese, topped w/ Nashville hot chicken tender, your choice of mild or spicy diablo sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smash Mac & Cheese - $11: Signature homemade creamy cheesy mac & cheese, topped w/ smash beef burger & OG sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Jalapeño Mac & Cheese - $11: Signature homemade creamy cheesy mac & cheese, topped w/ beef bacon bites, jalapeños & BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheetos - $8: Signature homemade creamy cheesy mac & cheese, topped w/ crunchy Cheetos & your choice of diablo or OG sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Fries
- French Fries - $4: Classic crispy fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Whiz Fries - $6: Classic crispy fries topped w/ homemade cheese whiz sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Chicken Fries - $12: Classic crispy fries topped w/ homemade cheese whiz sauce, Nashville hot chicken tender, your choice of mild or spicy diablo sauce, homemade coleslaw & pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smash Fries - $12: Classic crispy fries topped w/ homemade cheese whiz sauce, smash beef burger, caramelized onions, OG sauce, homemade coleslaw & pickles Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey Chicken Fries - $12: Classic crispy fries topped w/ homemade cheese whiz sauce, Nashville hot honey chicken tender, coleslaw & pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dynamite Fries - $11: Classic crispy fries topped w/ homemade cheese whiz sauce beef bacon bites, jalapeños, crunchy Cheetos, homemade coleslaw & pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Extra Sauce - $0.75: OG Sauce, Mild Diablo, Spicy Diablo, Ranch, or Balsamic Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Homemade Cheese Sauce - $1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Shake Add-ons - $0.75: Whipped Cream, Caramel Drizzle, or Chocolate Drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Combo Upgrade - $4.5: Add Fries & Your Choice of Fountain Drink Dietary tags: Halal
Milk Shakes
- Nutella Shake - $8.5: 16 OZ. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Lotus Biscoff Shake - $8.5: 16 OZ. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Vanilla Shake - $8.5: 16 OZ. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Strawberry Shake - $8.5: 16 OZ. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Oreo Shake - $8.5: 16 OZ. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Twinkies Shake - $8.5: 16 OZ. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Reese's Shake - $8.5: 16 OZ. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Fountain Drink (24 Oz.) - $2.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Can of Soda - $1.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Bottled Water - $1.75
Frequently Asked Questions about Buns N Shakes
- Is Buns N Shakes dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Buns N Shakes has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Onion Rings, Tenders (1 PC) and Smash Salad.
- What can I eat at Buns N Shakes on a dairy-free diet?
- Onion Rings, Tenders (1 PC) and Smash Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Buns N Shakes have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Tenders (1 PC) and French Fries.
- Is Buns N Shakes gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Buns N Shakes?
- Dynamite (Single), at roughly 54.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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