Not sure why we waited so long to eat at Backwoods Burgers. This is definitely our new favorite place to eat. The food is excellent and so tasty. The onion rings are top notch and the garlic fries are good. Unfortunately, because of medical conditions we don't "eat out" and get our food to go, but have not been disappointed once we've gotten home and opened up our order. All the staff are so nice and welcoming and the wait time is minimal. We definitely recommend Backwoods Burgers! read more

Good burgers at a fair price with friendly service- what more could you ask for? A counter serve type eatery, the staff still takes the time to smile and ask if you need anything? Burgers sold ala cart but they are a mouthful and fries sold a full or half orders. I had a Tumbleweed burger and it had a well cooked Angus patty, pepper jack cheese melting on top, thick cut bacon, BBQ sauce and fresh produce. It was juicy and flavors melded nicely, not like some places that bury a tiny patty under veggies and sauce. Garlic fries were ok but not the intensely garlic flavor I like. Normal people will probably like these. It came with a side of ranch dressing but you can ask for more if you need it. Friends have been recommending this place but I usually drive after it closes so I'm glad I had time to stop in this time. Ample indoor seating for singles or small groups but looks like it could handle larger group (10+). Patio seating also available that looks like it would be nice a warm night. Decor was "modern western" but not intended to be a big feature. People go there for the FOOD. Lots of parking and easy to find. They also to-go orders for folks on the move who want more than fast food burger. read more

Last Sunday while dining with a relative, I was made aware of a place called Backwoods Burgers located in Oakdale, CA. As this person knew what kinds of foods I liked, and had just dined there, it went to the top of my "let's go" list. As I happened, today my wife had the day off so away we went. Wow is all I can start with. From the moment another held the door for us, to the friendly greeting and smile of the young lady who waited on us at the counter to the decor and design inside and out, we immediately loved it. We found what we needed on the simple menu, accommodations from the git go, to even having a knife to cut our burgers in have (we rarely eat the whole thing right away). SOLID experience all around. Two burgers, sweet potato fries, fried zucchini and two ice teas was our meal. The burgers were tasty, the sides great, the staff on point start to finish, Ashley was our server and did an OUTSTANDING job all the way. We even had another customer hold the door on the way out. When I went to take a picture as we left, another fellow stopped so as not to walk into my shot. Wow again. If you love burgers, and are nearby, you need to try these folks' fare. You won't regret it. read more

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Our first visit here and we had a great dining experience. The seating atmosphere had many options. Super cute and modern with country vibe. The staff were all so nice and helpful! The food was AMAZING!! I actually avoid Oakdale like the plague but this restaurant may get me to become more of a regular! Some may find it pricey (everything is separate), but overall the food was worth it IMO. read more

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This was a very yummy burger joint. We really enjoyed the Smash burger, the sandwich and the fries. The Tumbleweed burger was a bit dry, otherwise everything was great. They even have marshmallow fluff that comes with the sweet potato fries (which I am a sucker for). This is an order at the counter type of place, but they do come by and pick up trays. The staff were super nice and the ambiance was open and inviting. Definitely a good place to check out if you're in Oakdale! read more

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We stopped here on a Sunday on the way home from Sonora for an early dinner. It did not disappoint! Service was great, and the food was really good! We split a burger and a salad! There was plenty for both of us! We will be back! read more

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Typical weekday dinner at Backwoods, we arrive early to beat the crowd. Casual dining, large portions and super friendly service. Did I forget to mention the delicious food? Ordered the big kahuna with pulled pork, pineapple and all the fixings. Gotta go eat now read more

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Man this place is so nice lots of seating inside and out. Lots of room for big families. Very friendly staff, very helpful and everyone is always smiling. The food is amazing great flavor the sliders with the beer cheese sauce was amazing. Hamburgers and salads are very flavorful. Everyone must try Backwoods Burgers. You won't regret it!!!!!!! read more

I eat here constantly for years. Always awesome, Always reasonably priced, and every single person who works there is friendly. One of the best restaurants from Oakdale to Riverbank for quality and most importantly consistency... read more

I always drive by here and was curious to go! They have little lights outside of their building which you can't miss going down Oakdale street! I had always wanted to try it because it looked so inviting and I loved a good cheeseburger. We came with a party of 8 for my twin cousins birthdays and they were EXTREMELY nice and accommodating even though they do not take reservations they really helped us out to big tables together to include everyone and one of the servers with the long braid, forgot her name but gosh she was the SWEETEST and I love chatting with her! 10/10 service!! The food was absolutely delicious I noticed on the menu they sure has some GOOD lookin sandwiches but since it was my first time dining there, an their known for their burgers, I got the smashed cheeseburger which was SO good the cheese was delicately melted to perfection, I couldn't notice my cousin got the "mac and cheese burger" interesting choice but she had been there many times and swore on oh! Now the garlic fries and ranch? Those were spectacular! They even come out and sing happy birthday with banana pudding but we brought our own cake beverage it was such a big party. All and all it was DEElicious and I'd love to return to try their pesto chicken sandwich this place was perfection and made my cousins birthday dinner totally perfect!!! read more

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Beyond impressed. I was craving burgers on my long drive and this place popped up and look good. As soon as I walked in, the decorations and music already set the mood. The lady at the counter was friendly and accommodating and took my order with a smile. When another lady brought out my food, she asked if I needed anything else which I appreciated. I ordered The Big Kahuna burger and a drink. That burger was SO GOOD!!! It had pulled pork, pineapple, a juicy patty, Swiss cheese, tomato, red onions, lettuce, and a pickle. All this with a yummy teriyaki sauce in it. I was also surprised by the little ball of dough pinned on top. I couldn't tell what it was, but it tasted like a hush puppy perhaps? It was delicious. This burger was truly exceptional. The lady who brought out my burger even returned twice to check how everything was and if I needed anything. Not only did I have an excellent experience, but I also felt taken care of. I imagine this is what southern hospitality feels like even if this place is located in Northern California. 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend! read more

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I drive from Modesto to Oakdale to get the best hamburger around and beer and Backwood burgers. If you like a good hamburger, I highly recommend recommend this place. read more

We stopped at this burger place for lunch while visiting the area because they have good reviews on yelp. They have craft burgers with lots of flavors and options at a really good price. We also loved that they offer a variety of sides -- not just regular fries, but different kinds of fries and hush puppies. We really loved the hush puppies -- crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and so tasty! I ordered the Tumbleweed Burger, which had good flavor overall, but it only had a very small dollop of barbecue sauce. I ended up asking for extra on the side, which made it much better. The onion rings were not your typical salty, crispy fried kind; instead, they had an interesting, different breaded coating. While they weren't what I expected, they were actually pretty good for what they were -- just lacking in seasoning. The dining environment is casual and welcoming, and I like that you order at the register -- it keeps things simple and quick. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Plus, they have a beer with great beers on tap. Overall, this place is worth checking out for a solid burger at a great price. read more

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We went for lunch. Food was great. Very friendly service. Food came out quickly. Outside seating was nice.

The best service and great food absolutely love it! Get it after church a lot! Delicious ranch dip!!!!!

1st time here with my mom. The service and food was excellent. I definitely will be coming back to try their salads. read more

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Been here a few times and usually really enjoy the food. The burgers are excellent -- juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. Today, I decided to switch it up and try the steak sandwich. It came as a square steak on a round roll with all the fixings. Unfortunately, the steak was on the thin side, so most of what I tasted was the bun and toppings rather than the meat itself. I also ordered the large garlic fries -- tasty, but they could have used a little more garlic punch. My 805 beer, however, was ice cold and refreshing, which definitely hit the spot. Plenty of seating at 12:30pm and the service is always top notch. This is the first time the food has felt a bit underwhelming here, but I'll absolutely be back -- next time for one of those great burgers. read more

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Great burgers at good prices. I tried a couple different ones. The bbq one was probably my favorite. The fries are also very delicious. Bread pudding a bit of a let down. Seems like store bought packets are used. This place has a western feel to it. There's animal skin on the walls for decor. It's a walk up to order type of situation but the staff came around and asked if everything was good. All employees were super friendly. read more

Another great meal for a great value. Definitely recommend. My son had the tumble weed and I had the blue collar. Both tasty and hot. Fries needed to be sent back as they were cold. Beer was good. Therapist was spot on but would appreciate more variety with better local hazy IPA options. All in all a good meal. read more

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Best burgers anywhere...if you can get in! Always packed, never disappointing! My favorite? The Haystack, although I leave off the crispy onions. The staff is always nice, helpful, and courteous. The food is always good! Not fancy, just tasty! read more

Oh my goodness everything on the menu looked amazing. It's always great to go out to eat with a friend because you get to try multiple things a split them! We went with the mac and cheese burger, the mango habanero salad, side of linguica baked beans and side of mac n cheese. Not 1 complaint out of me at all. The burger was perfectly cooked, the salad man, that was my favorite part of the meal, I think however, a scoop of beans and a scoop of mac n cheese was making my mouth very happy. Pepsi products, brewed tea but not sweet, just the pink packets and regular sugar. Would have taken it up a notch if they had sweet tea but definitely a place to come to. read more

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Service was good, cool looking place, but food was disappointing. Let's start with the good. Despite a long line for dinner they moved through the line at a decent pace and did a good job of getting food out. Place is nice casual hang out spot with plenty of room. The bad, burgers looked delicious...however they were way over cooked. As a burger place I expected a lot more and maybe should of asked for the burger to be cooked a particular way, or at very minimum ask how we want it done or warn. Even pulled pork in Big Kahunna and Bacon in tumbleweed was dry and chewy. Almost like they used left over or forgot about it cooking. Really wanted to love it and was just disappointed. Fries were fine, but idk what that ranch with it was...super thick and didn't care for its taste. Still give it 4 because I can see potential, and maybe the sheer number of people made them mess up. Just ask them to watch how they cook. read more

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Very good sliders, friendly service and nice place to sit outside on a nice day. Will be back next time I'm in Oakdale.

Backwoods is the best experience you will have in Stanislaus County! We really enjoyed it! The zucchine was freshly made. The fries were wonderful! I had the turkey sandwich which was so wonderful and so big, i had to take half home. My husband had the Hawian burger that he said was delicious! and he is really picky about his burgers. He took half of his home too! We had wonderful sweet potato fries with marshmellows, something we have never seen anywhere else, and you have try these! We took a bite and it was so delicious! The atmosphere was wonderful, the people that worked there were on it and so attentive to everything going on in the restaurant. Highly recommended. Oakdale is so lucky to have this place! read more

We took my son-in-law here yesterday for his birthday. This was his choice, and we were all for it because we've all been here before and had excellent, delicious food and great, awesome service. Our food came out fast, which was fine with us, and everything was perfect, always consistent. Delicious! OMG, the staff is super nice and friendly. Also, the one gal with really pretty eyes kept checking on us to see if we needed anything. This place is like an old town, old school spot. I know it's definitely our spot. The onion rings are awesome, zucchini fries are delicious, the sweet potato fries are awesome, and of course the sandwiches and hamburgers. Everything is fresh, and they're always consistent. Can't wait to come back for an awesome salad! read more

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This was our 2nd time coming here. Each time everything was wonderful. From the front staff taking your order to those who bring you food - fantastic! It is popular so you have to be patient on placing your order, but they bring out your food pretty quickly. Tumbleweed burger - I devoured this. So many delicious flavors. Smash burger was a hit with my husband. Chicken strip kids meal was god, fruit was perfectly in season. Garlic fries & fried zucchini made the perfect sides. Beer was cold. Peach strawberry rose was a super refreshing spritzer. read more

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I feel like such a nutter. I wrote this terrific review and posted it to the wrong restaurant. So now I've moved it here where it belongs and will remove it from the other restaurant. We needed lunch and Backwoods had what we needed. The Princess was riding with us, so we needed a place with outdoor seating that allowed dogs (shhhh, she doesn't know). They offer burgers, sandwiches, salads and plenty of sides. When we arrived, I sat outside with Princess while The Boss went inside to scout. Orders are placed at the counter; you get a tabletop number and any necessary drink cups. All set-ups and food are delivered to your table. She came back out to inform me and we began to peruse the menu on our phones. That's when Lauren came out like a superhero! She offered us paper menus, a bowl of water for the dog and to answer any questions that we might have. We ended up with: Tumbleweed Burger - 5 - Angus Burger, Pepper Jack Cheese, Hickory Smoke Bacon, Haystack Onion, Sweet BBQ Sauce and the standard Produce of Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Pickles. I got the pickles on the side. I rarely order burgers during a sit-down meal, but this one was perfect and hands down delicious. I could taste all the flavors even though it was a struggle to compress it enough to get top and bottom buns with everything in between into my mouth. The only think I didn't care for was that the onion ring on top of the burger was cold, unlike the half-order of onion rings that we also ordered. Southwest Salad - 5 - Please read the description on the photo of the menu. She said it was an excellent salad. Especially with the addition of some rare ribeye steak (which Princess helped with). 1/2-Order Fried Zucchini - 5 - I have a weakness for deep-fried veg. Wildfire charges $5 for the 1/2-order and $7 for a full. Thank goodness because the 1/2-orders were more than enough! 1/2-Order Onion Rings - 3 - These were okay but neither the crust nor the onion were strong in flavor. The inside of the restaurant was clean and spacious. There were two restrooms, I went into the one on the right and it appeared to be pretty clean as well. I would recommend that they add a spacer and remount the top of the soap dispenser, so it doesn't spin and cause more damage to the wall. My wife placed the order and said that everyone that she spoke to was excellent in enthusiasm and customer service. I only spoke to Lauren, and she was a champ. She checked with us several times to make sure that we were okay and weren't in want of anything. She was the one who offered a water bowl for our dog. She brought us to-go containers as we were winding down. So many businesses could learn excellent customer service skills from the people working today. Service with a smile and a twinkle in the eye makes for a very enjoyable meal and experience. read more

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First impression 8/10. I give it a 8 because for those of us mamas there is no changing table in the bathroom to change your baby's diaper. They should definitely have one. If the owner is reading this review please update your bathroom and put one in... thank you. Other than that, The customer service is great! From the girl who took our order and the one that brought out our food. The atmosphere is chill vibes. The food was so delicious. The only thing when ordering here you have to order fries with your burger it doesn't come with fries so just a heads up to those coming here for the first time. Didn't try any desserts but they look delicious. Next time I will. read more

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Their customer service is at different level, very kind and nice staff. Of course food was delicious on top of that. I will return any day without the second thought. Thanks for putting heart and soul in the business! read more

Delicious burger and fries. Everything was cooked perfectly. Great service and very friendly employees.

Very good for families or if you want to grab a beer and a good burger. Food and service is amazing! Great atmosphere!

The food here was really good! I was in town for a race but I would definitely drive the hour and a half back to get their food again. Service was great too. Self seating but they were very attentive and friendly. The tables and space with patio was really nice and we enjoyed sitting outside. Will definitely return! read more

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Excellent and ample burgers. Order at the counter, You are served at your table. The fries are ho hum. Service is fast and friendly. The place and restrooms are very clean. Parking is a breeze in the large lot. read more

Ugh. I can confirm that the price of my burger ($11), matched the quality of my burger perfectly. If you are a price person this place is for you. If you are a quality person that is willing to pay more, dont go here.....medicore food. We didn't finish either of our burgers, fries, or zucchini. Great price for a restaurant. We just prefer a more quality experience. read more

The food is really good as are the drinks. We felt like the servers were very attentive. We got there when the students were there eating and was told to go to the left side for the "adult" line. She told us that they don't want adults waiting behind the students. That was unexpected and nice. The restroom is clean and there is a funny sign inside the one on the left. read more

If you want a great burger, come here. Charbroil burgers so tasty so delicious and the fries are great. They also serve drinks and beer . Best burgers in Oakdale ca. read more

The burgers where really good. I loved the haystack burger. The staff was very friendly. Food came out fast and hot. This is a great place to eat on your way home from the mountains. We recommend to try this place. read more

Backwoods Burgers never disappoints! We usually order to-go, but we came in today for my son's birthday and they seriously made our day. The food was so delicious (as always), the employees were the sweetest, and the whole place is just the cutest little spot. They even surprised my son with an amazing complimentary banana pudding for his birthday -- and it was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend -- it's always a great experience! read more

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Burgers were good. Both my wife and I had the Mexicans burgers. Very good just wish they would asked we wanted. I like more medium rare. Zucchini was very good fries very nice also after adding salt. Overall I would recommend. Way better than fast food chain and cost was not much more than fast food. Service was excellent. read more

I am probably one of the most loyal customers they have. I have been ordering multiple times a week probably since they first opened. I really love the food, the restaurant and the staff. They are all so friendly and remember faces. I love being a regular here. One time, I ordered online and they CALLED MY PHONE NUMBER because I usually order no avocado/produce on my Chicken Burger and I forgot this time- so they wanted to call and double check I didn't mess up when ordering. They said they saw my order and thought "She NEVER gets avocado on her burger." I mean I literally love Backwoods. They have the cutest area inside that is meant to look like a front porch. I highly recommend. I have over 3,000 loyalty points on the Toast app for Backwoods, lol. Favorite Items that I recommend: Lagorio Chicken Burger, Cauliflower Bites, Mac and Cheese Burger, and the Onion Rings. The Blue Collar Burger is also very popular! read more