You could say Bundy’s is in the business for the pogos and the poutines. For almost the last 20 years, near the corner of Falconbridge Road and Garson-Coniston Road, has stood Bundy’s Chip Stand, known for its P&P (pogos and poutine) and a little bit more.
Rob Minini is the face behind Bundy’s, having purchased the truck in 2017.
Living in Garson, Minini splits his time between Bundy’s, The Practice Tee driving range just off Highway 69 and a window-covering company, which he also operates.
When it comes to Bundy’s fare, much of the compliments are for the poutine, pogos and the gravy.
“When we bought the place, we were warned to never change the gravy recipe,” Minini said. “We took that advice and we’re glad we did. We do gravy well.”
Minini added that they get compliments about the sauce all the time. The same can be said about the thick onion rings, he added.
He’s been in the food and beverage business his whole life, Minini said.
“Before relocating to the City of Greater Sudbury, which is where my wife is originally from, I owned a golf course in the Barrie area,” he said. “This is what I know.”
He says he has an amazing staff to help steer the ship with six to seven staff members, including two experienced staff members who have been there for six years.
Minini has also gotten his family involved.
“I have two daughters,” he said. “One prefers the driving range and the other works at Bundy’s.”
Given the chip stand’s close proximity to the airport, Minini said 30 to 40 per cent of customers are visitors that are just passing by, while the other 60-70 per cent are faithful customers that are repeat visitors.
With a large parking lot, a lot of company trucks and landscapers will often pull in for a fast and easy lunch.
Bundy’s is generally open from mid April to Labour Day, and sometimes aims to squeeze in a bit more of late summer and early fall by remaining open until Thanksgiving.
“It’s all really weather dependent with propane and such,” Minini said.
Bundy’s operates from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Anastasia Rioux is a writer in Greater Sudbury. Let’s Eat! is made possible by our Community Leaders Program.