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Smashed-to-perfection Nova Scotian beef patties, double American cheese, dill pickle medallions, crisp shredded iceberg, world-famous Spud Sauce, toasted brioche bun.

Nova Scotian beef Hand-cut PEI fries

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Since 1977 · Halifax

Same name. New wheels.

Bud and Nancy True opened the truck on Spring Garden Road in 1977. Three owners later — the same hand-cut PEI fries, now parked all over Halifax. Drag to see then & now.

Today: the Nine Locks + BUD the SPUD collab trailer, serving window open
1980s: the original BUD the SPUD chip wagon on Spring Garden Road
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Weddings, festivals, corporate days, backyard parties — we roll up, fire the fryers, and feed your crowd.

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