11/10/2025
💔 A Very Sad Announcement from Bubba Grub
This is one of the hardest posts I’ve ever had to write…
After over two years of giving it everything we had the long nights, the endless recipes, the community support, the viral TikToks, and the unforgettable memories Bubba Grub has officially closed its doors.
When we first opened, our dream was simple: to create a place where people could come together over good food, big flavor, and hometown hospitality. We wanted to serve our community something different wings, burgers, fish, and food made with love and we truly did just that. We grew fast, made headlines, went viral on TikTok, and became a local favorite in Nicholasville and Lexington. The love and support we received will never be forgotten.
But behind the scenes, we faced challenge after challenge with our location. From the start, the gas station construction made things tough our parking lot was blocked off and limited for months. Even after they reopened, there were ongoing issues with unpredictable closures, meaning customers would show up to find the gas station closed, lights off, and pumps shut down and that directly impacted us since we were located inside and used there bathrooms so had to close and or close early.
Another major hurdle was not having our own restrooms, which meant we had to depend on the gas station’s facilities to meet health department standards. Anytime they closed unexpectedly, we were forced to shut down too even on days we had full prep done and orders ready. It was beyond frustrating to have to turn away customers because of things completely out of our control.
And now, with the gas station officially announcing their permanent closure, we were left with no choice. Without accessible restrooms or a partner business operating, we could no longer stay compliant or safely open to the public. We never wanted it to end this way, but circumstances left us no other option.
To every single customer who ever walked through our doors thank you. Thank you for every like, comment, share, review, and every time you told someone to “Tell ’em Bubba sent ya!” You kept us going through every challenge, and I’m forever grateful.
This isn’t the end of Bubba Grub. It’s just the end of one chapter. We’re already planning and praying for a bigger, better, and more permanent location one where we can give y’all the full Bubba Grub experience without limits.
Until then, from the bottom of my heart — thank you for believing in a dream that started small but made a big impact. Bubba Grub may be closed for now, but the mission and the love behind it live on.
– Bubba Grub Team❤️
