Bud's Restaurant — Restaurant in Defiance Township

I grew up in Defiance. I used to work at Villa Shoes and would sometimes get lunch at Bud’s. This past week a coworker and myself were working in Chicago and had to finish up in Akron OH. We had some extra equipment with us that waits at our first site and we ship it back from the last site. My coworker asked if I wanted to fly from Chicago to Cleveland (with 2 boxes of extra equipment along with our luggage and tools) or drive it? I said let’s drive it, and we can detour through Defiance and have lunch with my family that is still in the area. We met at a different restaurant for Mexican food but per my sister’s suggestion we had to get pie from Bud’s. We stopped in and I had to get a slice of butterscotch pie as soon as I saw it on the menu. Other than mom making it, I never see it as an option in restaurants at home in S Carolina or in my work travels. My coworker was trying to decide and he wanted raspberry but the nice young lady behind the counter said they were out. One other person said a fresh one was ready so he was able to get the raspberry pie. Not sure what happened but we somehow got 2 raspberry slices and a butterscotch to go. At first I said something about the extra slice but my coworker said we’d take all 3. Well, we drove on to Akron, installed the equipment and then later that night we got to our hotel rooms. Knowing I would be in Defiance again before my coworker l let him have the extra slice of raspberry. I got to my room and the first thing I did was eat my slice of butterscotch pie. And immediately wished I had a second one! The next morning I asked my coworker how was the raspberry pie? He said it was absolutely amazing! He said his plan was to eat one and have the other in the morning but he ate both that night! Then he went to the gym at the hotel to work it off. On my next trip to Defiance (if driving) I am getting a whole butterscotch pie!!! If flying then I will figure something out. Amazing...

This place is crazy cheap. The burgers are pretty tiny, but cooked perfectly. Their menu is a little strange, too. Unless you ask for it, the burger comes with nothing on it at all. I guess for 2.25, you get what you get. I wish it had said, because I felt like an idiot when I had to ask for it after my burger came out. I also had the fried mushrooms, which were perfectly done and hot and crispy.

It's an old style diner and pretty shabby, but very clean, which was a nice plus.

The service was pretty lacking, unfortunately. I asked about the pie (my back was to the menu board so I didn't realize it was there) and the girl seemed pretty put out about having to tell me what kinds of pie they had. Then, she just brought the check part way through our meal. She'd asked two other tables of diners if they wanted dessert and didn't bring their checks until they were done. I'm not sure why we rated lesser service, but we just chose to pay and leave. Disappointing, since they are supposed to be known for their pie.

We might try it again, hopefully we'll have a better...

I was doing road construction in the area and I wanted a good burger after work. I happened to come across this place and stopped by. Thinking I was just getting a burger. Well, let me tell you. Without a doubt this place took me back in time and actually made me a bit emotional. This place reminded me of the most amazing cook in my life, my Grandmother!! We lost grandma about 15years ago. I haven't tasted food like this in years! The coleslaw and the burger was Great!!!😋 But, the Apple Crumble Pie was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and tasted just like Grandma's 👵 I will never come back to Defiance, ohio again without stopping by Buds!! Thank you Buds, for the great food,great service and most of all for taking me back to the good ole days!!!!! God...