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Is Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Carmel, IN)

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As of September 2026, Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed February 18, 2026.

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bubsburgers.com ·
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Google ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website shows a February 2026-dated seasonal promotion and live online ordering, and Google's Places listing shows business_status OPERATIONAL.

  • Season / episode Season 3, Episode 11
  • Original air date
  • Address 210 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream appeared on Man v. Food's "Indianapolis" episode (S3E11), which first aired August 18, 2010, an episode format that typically centers a local restaurant's biggest food challenge alongside its regular menu. The restaurant is a burger-and-ice-cream stand in downtown Carmel, Indiana, serving hand-pattied burgers, milkshakes, and sundaes.

According to the restaurant's own website, bubsburgers.com, a page dated February 18, 2026 announced the seasonal return of a cod sandwich for Lent, and the site currently offers online ordering for pickup and delivery. Google's business listing for Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream at 210 W Main St, Carmel, separately lists the business status as operational, checked September 8, 2026. The website's navigation now lists additional locations branded "Z-Ville" and "B-Town" alongside the original Carmel restaurant, indicating the business has expanded to multiple sites since the episode aired.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 3, Episode 11
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
Carmel, Indiana burger and ice cream stand with a burger challenge
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream

Frequently asked questions

Is Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed February 18, 2026.

What happened to Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream after Man v. Food?

Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream appeared on Man v. As of September 2026, Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed February 18, 2026.

Where is Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream located?

210 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream?

Season 3, Episode 11 of Man v. Food, first aired August 18, 2010.

Is Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?

Food's "Indianapolis" episode (S3E11), which first aired August 18, 2010, an episode format that typically centers a local restaurant's biggest food challenge alongside its regular menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
210 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
bubsburgers.com

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Sources

  • bubsburgers.com — https://bubsburgers.com/
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bub%27s+Burgers+%26+Ice+Cream+210+W+Main+St+Carmel+IN+46032

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