Smash Burgers in Florence

with steak chips that are a mysterious mix between a homemade chip and a French fry

First things first: we’re talking Florence, South Carolina not Florence, Italy.

Both Florences have great food options.

This is a Carolina road-trip recommendation.

You could stop at Buc-cees in Florence, Sc, which is a mini metropolis full of beaver-branded snacks.

And / or, you could veer off the road a few minutes and discover Buddy’s, which is located next to a large field that backs up to a gorgeous wooded creek.

Foodie friends, you will first love this quaint spot for the cool outdoor space.

Kids can explore while you get a craft beer and order.

Next, you’ll love this spot for the food.

The burgers are perfectly smashed with a mix of grilled onions, chopped pickles, and a spicy creamy ketchup sauce on a brioche bun.

YUM.

But the steak chips are the reason to make this a road-trip destination. They aren’t quite French fries and they aren’t quite homemade chips. Let’s call them a fry-chip hybrid, and about the size of a waffle fry but lack holes.

Crunchy, dip-able, delicious. Get your own steak chips cup for $2.95. Don’t attempt to share steak chips unless you want to share disappointment when they are gone.

Photo Gallery: Buddy’s in Florence

Check it out: Buddy’s in Florence, SC, 2519B W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501