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Half Loaf of Garlic Bread

Half Loaf of fresh baked bread with house made garlic spread, toasted to order

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Mac N Cheese

Delicious 1/4 lb of Mac n Cheese with a Savory house made cheese sauce.

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Penne Chicken Alfredo

Comes with garlic bread and in one of three sizes: Small- approx. 1/2 lb of pasta. Serves 1. Medium- approx. 1 lb of pasta. Serves 2-3. Large- approx. 1&1/2 lbs of pasta. Serves 3-4.

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Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, croutons, fresh Parmesan, Caesar dressing.

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Chicken Parmesan

Parmesan crusted chicken breast, sliced and topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese.

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Chicken Alfredo Bread

Toasted to order Garlic Bread, smothered in Alfredo Sauce and topped with cheesy Mozzarella and delicious Grilled Chicken.

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Chicken Bacon Alfredo Sub

Chicken Bacon Alfredo topped with mozzarella and toasted to order.

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Meatball Slider

A brioche bun with garlic butter and melted mozzarella, whole large meatball topped with marinara and more melted mozzarella cheese.

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New York Cheese Cake

New York style with optional drizzle: caramel, chocolate or raspberry.

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Pan of Meatballs

Indulge in the savory goodness of our pan of meatballs! Made with a flavorful seasoning blend and smothered in rich marinara sauce, these meatballs are the perfect addition to any meal. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer, topping your pasta, or making a delicious sandwich, our versatile dish is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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Welcome to By The Bucket

Welcome to By The Bucket
Welcome to By The Bucket Tucson, the city’s first takeout spaghetti restaurant serving comfort, convenience, and bold Italian flavor. Located at 2130 N Kolb Rd, our family-focused eatery is known for hot, hearty meals served in signature bucket sizes, perfect for any appetite. At BtB, we bring the warmth of home-cooked pasta to your table, without the wait. Whether you are feeding the family or grabbing a quick bite, our simple, satisfying dishes are designed to make you feel right at home.

A Bold Twist on Italian Comfort Food

A Bold Twist on Italian Comfort Food
Our signature dish is hot spaghetti served in various bucket sizes, catering to different appetites and group sizes. The Lunch Bucket (popular choice), includes 1/3 lb. of spaghetti with a meatball and garlic bread. Customers praise the quality of the meatballs and the flavorful marinara sauce. The garlic bread, often highlighted for its taste, complements the pasta dishes perfectly. These mainstays, along with specialty subs and desserts, form a menu that emphasizes comfort and satisfaction.
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Craving comfort food fast? Skip the line and order your favorite By The Bucket meals directly from our website. Whether you are grabbing a quick lunch or planning dinner for the family, it is easy to customize your order and get the bold Italian flavors you love hot, fresh, and ready when you are. Click, order, and dig in!
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Comfort Food, Served Hot

Take a peek at our mouthwatering meals, crafted to satisfy every appetite. Whether it's pasta, subs, or sides every photo tells a delicious story.

Bring the Bucket to Your Next Bash

Bring the Bucket to Your Next Bash
Turn your next event into a flavor fest with catering from By The Bucket. From family parties to office lunches and everything in between, our signature spaghetti buckets, savory subs, and buttery garlic bread bring comfort and crowd-pleasing power. Easy to order, hard to forget, this is catering done the BtB way.

What our guests are saying

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Good service good prices and good tasty food. I had the chicken parm sandwich and a couple meatballs off the hook! I'll be back for more.

Keith T.

Keith T.

Workers were amazing!! Let us try stuff so we can make a decision and made it a fun environment! The sauce is very delicious and the pasta is made fresh not just sitting there all day; highly recommend it!!

Johanna D.

Johanna D.

I'm giving this place 5 stars because it's a local business, the food is pretty good, and the owner is chill. Could you make this at home? Sure, but the prices are fair and the food is pretty good. I actually really enjoyed the garlic bread. I'd recommend this place if you are around or want to get delivery.

Matt M.

Matt M.

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Frequently asked questions

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Yes, we offer Takeout

We are located in Tucson, AZ at 2130 N Kolb Rd

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