Welcome to Pasta Buckets, the latest gem nestled in the heart of Waite Park, MN. Located at 314 3rd St NE, this inviting takeout restaurant focuses on delivering generous portions of flavor-packed pasta dishes that cater to all palates. Whether you're a fan of classic comfort food or seeking gluten-free options, Pasta Buckets has something to satisfy every appetite.
In this cozy setup, it's all about efficiency and quality. The unique ordering system via kiosks makes it easy to dive into their extensive menu, which offers a variety of proteins, including perfectly roasted chicken and succulent meatballs. They even cater to veggie lovers with delightful vegetarian buckets bursting with roasted vegetables and creamy parmesan butter. The ability to customize your meal size is a thoughtful touch, making lunch or dinner possible for solo diners or large family gatherings alike.
The culinary highlights include the Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo, available in multiple portion sizes, which pairs deliciously with crunchy breadsticks. Reviewers rave about the perfectly cooked pasta and the balanced house blush sauce, which is a blend of red and Alfredo sauces that speak volumes of flavor.
Customer testimonials echo the sentiment that the meals at Pasta Buckets not only provide excellent taste but deliver incredible value. Many have noted the generous serving sizes that allow for plentiful leftovers. For under $30, diners can indulge in a family meal that includes a robust selection of toppings, salads, and even delightful cookies. Ty, one satisfied patron, described his order as “a ton of food,” emphasizing the delightful experience he had with every bite.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, spiced by owner Brandon's friendly presence, who is often seen checking in with customers to ensure their satisfaction. Patrons have consistently commented on how Pasta Buckets goes above and beyond to create a memorable experience.
In a world where fast food often falls short of expectations, Pasta Buckets stands out by providing a home-cooked feel without the hassle. If you're in the mood for hearty pasta, crisp salads, and satisfying garlic bread, this spot deserves a pilot run on your culinary journey. Authenticity, reasonable pricing, and a menu brimming with choices make Pasta Buckets a must-try for pasta lovers of all kinds.
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Ty
01/09/2025
I finally got around to visiting this new place, and it did not disappoint! Pasta Buckets is a small but inviting take out place, and they are doing it the right way! They have a private dining room for events, and they do catering, but they do not have a dine in seating area, so plan to bring the food home. I had the single size penne with the house blush sauce(house red/house alfredo), with a Caesar salad and garlic bread. I added grilled chicken and 1 meatball. It was a ton of food! The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the house blush sauce was well balanced. The meatball was juicy and flavorful. The chicken was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. The salad was so fresh and crisp and came with an excellent but mild Caesar dressing. The garlic bread has a great level of crunch to it. The entire experience was great. Ordering is smooth and easy with the kiosks they have. The owner, Brandon, came out to greet me with a smile and see if I had any questions about the menu. They also have different size meals for families of all sizes and their prices are very reasonable. It's definitely a must try!
Charles Andrews
23/08/2025
Gluten free options!!!! Really good food!! Reasonable prices! More than just spaghetti ! The meatballs are a meal in itself! Everything was sooo good! We even had leftovers! We pay more at fast food restaurants and get way less food. Our meal came with cookies, salad, cheese bread and meatballs! All for $27. amazing!! My husband sautéed up mushrooms and peppers to add to his, I liked mine exactly how it came. They are located in the old famous Dave's on the target side of the cross roads mall. Worth a try!!!!!
Nicole Rothstein
21/08/2025
The food was amazing! The owner was incredibly nice and went above and beyond to make sure that we enjoyed our experience. We got so much food for two people and the price was cheap for the amount of food that came with the meals. Pasta Buckets menu has a large variety of food to choose from and a variety of different sizes as well. The food came out fast and warm. The overall experience was great! We will definitely be returning and suggest Pasta Buckets to other pasta fans!
Ann Kennedy
20/08/2025
Did an online order of the smallest family meal. Penne, meatballs, salad, garlic bread and cookies. Order was ready when I arrived. Friendly staff. Salad was very fresh, basic garden salad. Garlic bread crisp on outside soft on inside. Penne and meatball tasted just fine. Over all serving size was generous for the price paid. This isn’t home cooked Italian, but we felt the value and over all taste to be exactly what we expected…good. We’ll be back!
Landon Henriksen
21/07/2025
When picking up the food I found out from the owner it is their first official day open for business, which was impressive with how seamless the order and pickup process went and how good the food was. I ordered the medium family meal with a Caesar salad, Alfredo and Chicken. It was all excellent. Caesar salad was fresh and crisp. The chicken was juicy, tender, and well seasoned. It will be enough to feed my family of 3 twice. The only thing I'd change next time is to go with a pound of chicken instead of the half I ordered, as half was right for the 3 of us for one meal, but not enough for what will be leftovers. We didn't sit down to eat for about 30 minutes after we picked it up and it was still plenty warm. We will be back to try some more of the menu for sure and it's always nice to support the limited selection of non-chain restaurants in the St. Cloud area.
Mary Alexander
10/07/2025
WOW!! Our meals were so delicious! I have never had a meatball that was better than my Italian, Sister in Law's, until I ordered one from here! The best meatball ever!! The meat sauce is superb!! The portions are large and my husband and I, both had leftovers. Their home made cookies taste just like my grandmother's cookies. The owner is so personable, he makes you feel like family! The only downside is that we live an hour away. But we are already planning another visit soon!! Can't wait!
Max Andreasen
03/07/2025
A fun little place we only recently discovered. This is one of the only pasta places I've been that understand that butter noodles doesn't mean bland. The pasta is fresh and tastes great! The meat add ins are tender and seasoned well. The breadsticks were wonderful. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is comforting in a very familiar way. Since the first bite, this is definitely our go-to pasta place.