Definitely one of the best burgers I've had in a while. There's nothing extra special about the place other than the "Zipper Ripper Challenge" (burger challenge where you must 5 patties, 5 slices of cheese, 5 strips of bacon, 1 lbs of fries, & a drink in 12 minutes or less). The restaurant and ordering process reminds me of "Five Guys". The only difference and advantage is that these burgers are WAY better. I got the double burger w/a fried egg and avocado on top and my taste buds exploded on the first bite! I couldn't get that sandwich in my belly fast enough! Coupled with some sweet potato fries and I had a meal I'd never forget. This place has been bookmarked so I can return whenever I am visiting Waco again. A must try! read more

Daves Burger Barn - Zipper Ripper Challenge - Burgers Near Me - Waco, Texas

Great menu. Big and high quality portions. It's just a block off of I35 and well worth it. Chicken sandwich was huge and yummy. Wife had a burger and said it was old school awesome. This is a small town burger joint and had a lot of locals eating in there. We will be back next time we are road tripping to Dallas. read more

Daves Burger Barn - Fried chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. Huge sandwich! - Burgers Near Me - Waco, Texas

Don't let the location keep you from stopping in to grab a bite! Affordable, tasty burgers and sides! My group of five got cheeseburgers made to order (they come with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions - got mine grilled - as well as ketchup, mustard, and Mayo). You can do a small combo which will add fries and a drink, or a large basket which will add a large side or onion rings and a drink. We got onion rings, sweet potato fries, and fries. Everything tasted great. There was nothing left! The staff was kind enough to turn the fans down as they had it nice and super cold on a hot summer day. I did dock a star since the tables were dirty and there was a definite struggle getting ice for our drinks, but the burgers are solid! read more

We decided to stop here based on other reviews while driving through. I had order the original cheeseburger and onion rings. The burger was good. Bun was nice and soft. It didn't fall all over the place. But it reminded me of how Sonic used to be with their burgers. Overall it's a good burger. The onion rings however are AMAZING! Not overdone not under. Not squishy. Just perfect!! That's why I am giving it 4 stars. The onion rings won me over! My husband had chili cheese fries and he said they were really good. That they reminded him of a place back where he grew up. My kids had a burger and a hot dog. Both of them loved the French fries. The place was nice and clean and they have a neat food challenge if you're interested in that. read more

Daves Burger Barn - Burger with onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Absolutely great burger! Service was quick and friendly. Worth the short drive out of town to get a burger!

Every time I've been it's so good! The sweet potato fries extra crispy are delectable! Burgers are always good and they even have dessert. Super nice staff too! 10/10 We don't eat out a lot but this is definitely one of our favorite places read more

Last visit was a disaster. It took almost an hour before we got our food. My order was wrong...a crispy chicken sandwich instead of grilled. I was so hungry I ate it anyway. I admit it was good. My husbands burger was cold. read more

This place was not as expected. We walked into an empty, kinda dirty, and smelly restaurant. We had very low expectations in all honesty. We still got food since we were extremely hungry and the food was actually really good. The fries were nice and crunchy, burgers and hot dogs were very flavorful. I still think this place needs a good wipe down, it literally smells like bad body odor and the chairs had crumbs and felt kinda sticky. read more

I went back about a month ago and there are tater tots?? BTW, the burgers are still good. read more

My favorite burger place and it's right down the road! Get one with a fried egg and bacon. You won't regret it!

Walked in to no greeting, no acknowledgement at all. Stood at the counter for about 6 minutes and still hadn't been acknowledged. There were several people around the counter who appeared to be waiting on food. We gave up and walked out. In total, we stood for 8 minutes with no acknowledgement. read more

We just moved to the area have heard good things about this place , stopped in at lunchtime on a weekday first item I picked off the menu they claim they did not have were out of it ordered two cheeseburgers and fries and drinks were a little bit expensive I thought got the burgers and fries home one block away from the restaurant the food was cold and mediocre at best will not be back! read more

This place is pricey for what you get. The staff was nice and the place was clean. The burger was ok. The fries were interesting. Not much to say. The quality and taste doesn't match the price. read more

Such good burgers, fries, and brownies!! Stopped by on our way out of town and so glad we stumbled upon this family business!

YUM YUM YUM, beat burger in Waco!!! The fries have a sweet salty type salt on them, if you don't want it just tell them to skip it.

This is the best burger in Waco. Seriously, a friend and I went on a personal Burger Journey a summer back to try and rank every explicit "Burger Joint." Daves was the best and it wasn't particularly close. There are two other restaurants in Waco that are worth your time and money, but when you're craving a burger and you need the absolute best in Waco, Dave's is the place to go. read more

It was pretty good. Not the best but good. We had burgers, homemade chips, onion rings, and chili cheese fries. If you get them ask for light chili and extra cheese because even though the chili had a great flavor there was just not hardly any cheese and too much chili. read more

This small town gem offers inexpensive hand made food. The place is clean and delightfully cool. We stumbled upon it on our way through Waco. It is worth the detour if you are looking for a something to break up the drive. Consider ordering their fries without seasoning. The my are hand cut and perfectly fried, but the seasoning is a bit sweet. I'd order them again and salt them myself. They have a peasant helpful staff. Stop by and give them a try. read more

This place is amazing! If you are in the Waco area, don't pass it up! We just drove for 12 hours from Murray, Kentucky to ready here! read more

Daves Burger Barn - Home of the Zipper Ripper! - Burgers Near Me - Waco, Texas

NOT HAPPY. I am a local that frequents Dave's because it's close by and, obviously, convenient. Until tonight my biggest complaint has been the way the chairs screech across the dining room floor. Tonight I was served a hamburger with a patty that was not cooked completely. When I brought it to the attention of the staff, I was quickly told what I should have done differently in the situation. Seriously!? For a restaurant that has been around for many years and whose primary menu item is a hamburger, this should not happen. I'm even more upset that my son may have also received a partially uncooked burger and may have eaten it without noticing. My family tries very hard to support local businesses, especially these days, for obvious reasons, but it will be a long time before I return to Dave's Burger Barn. read more

Dave's burger Barn is the worst about answering the phone and putting you on hold and never getting back to the phone. I had to drive to the restaurant while still on hold to place the order...very upsetting To say the least! read more

Arguably the BEST burger in the Waco area. Definitely worth the drive to Lacey Lakeview.

This place has great burgers and a very friendly staff! I noticed floors and tables being constantly cleaned and sanitized which made for a comfortable dining experience! The food was brought to our table really fast and of course the food was amazing. Easy to find and reasonably priced. read more

Really good burger and the sweet potatoes fries were great! The place is a little out of the way but worth the mile or so off of I35 b

very yummy food, friendly staff, and great environment! the ice cream at the end is an added bonus.

Outstanding burgers and onion rings. Beware of the Zipper Ripper Challenge. It is a killer.

Be prepared for a *long* wait, but very quality food! Solid double burger with 1/3 pound patties that hit the spot. Amazing meaty flavor complemented with great fries. Had a touch of sugar to give a savory sweet taste. Did not opt for the milkshake, but they did look good. waited over twenty minutes for my food after I ordered, the kitchen seemed to be smaller with few operating, and every regular that had already called in seemed to get priority. Great stop when passing through Waco, will probably find somewhere else to try before returning. read more

Stopped by this place because of the 4 star Yelp reviews. The food came out fast, it was hot and fresh. I have the double meat with cheese, bacon, grilled onions, jalapeños, regular fries and a chocolate shake. The burger was great along with the fries. The chocolate shake was an it thin, but good overall. I would recommend and would come again on my way through Waco. read more

Pretty good hamburgers, good chili dogs. Onion rings and fries are OK. Want to use the guest wifi? Told, "owner won't tell the code to any of the employees." Want ranch with those onion rings? Go back up to the cash register and pay $.90. This is not Habit. read more

Daves Burger Barn - $.90 for Ranch - Burgers Near Me - Waco, Texas

Great food! Def recommend! Staff was very friendly and got to witness someone challenge the "zipper ripper challenge" which they did not win. A gem in this town! read more

Daves Burger Barn - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Waco, Texas

These folks furnished a full Thanksgiving meal free for those that showed up on Thanksgiving day between 11AM to 2PM. I believe the lady said this was their 6th year doing this. The food was really good like mom use to make. Thank you so much. read more

We stopped in Waco on our way down from Dallas to San Antonio. It's Cinco de Mayo but we already had Mexican food plans for the rest of the weekend in San Antonio so we decided to turn to Yelp for perhaps a sandwich or burger lunch place that the locals like in this area. Daves is kind of in the middle of a neighborhood, but close to the highways and had great reviews so we stopped. You order from the counter and take a number. We noticed right away the zipper ripper challenge wall of fame and wall of shame. It was pretty cool to see all of the contestants in the past. I ordered a cheese burger, added avacado for a buck, fries and a vanilla milk shake. The hubs got the jalapeño cheese burger, added avacado and bacon, with onion rings and a Dr Pepper. I'm glad we got there right when it opened because the place filled up quick with people who seemed to be locals on their lunch breaks.. it took about 10 minutes for our food to come out and we couldn't be happier with how they came out. They were fresh, juicy, and all of the veggies were fresh. The fries were different with the sugar and salt on them but that didn't stop us from eating them all. In fact I'll probably add sugar to my fries from now on at home hoping for the same effect on my tastebuds. The onion rings are where it's at though. They were golden, crunchy, flaky, and the onion melted in your mouth. A+ on the onion rings. The reason for four stars is that my milk snake eventually came out about 5 minutes after we finished our food... I enjoyed it on the rest of our road trip (it was hand spun with blue bell vanilla) but I would have enjoyed it with my burger more. Bottom line: Dave's makes one hell of a good burger. Do not pass on the onion rings. Don't expect quickness with how busy they get though. Four stars. read more

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Stopped here on my way from Austin - Dallas. Cute atmosphere, great service, great food. Burgers were excellent... Chicken strips as well. Chili was probably the best I've had in a long time. Prices are reasonable as well. The challenge looked fun as well, but intimidating! read more

The food was very good. Especially the fries with the sugar seasoning. But the lady at the front counter was so rude. Won't be back due to the service. read more

My dad who is a very picky eater came here with us and ordered the chili cheese dog. He said it was one of the best he ever had. After the cashier took his order he went back to the kitchen to make sure they got it just right then asked my dad how he liked it. He was a super nice guy! My husband and I opted for burgers. I enjoyed mine quite a bit. If compared to someone else, it is more of a mom-n-pop whataburger styled burger. I wasn't too fond of the sweet potato fries but everything else was top notch. Finally, the place was spotless from the tables to the bathroom. Which is why I went ahead and went with the 5 stars. If you're from Waco or driving through, give it a try! It's not too far off the highway and won't break the bank. read more

The epitome of all hole-in-the-wall Waco burger joints, but the best burger I have had to date from anywhere in Waco. BONUS: The burgers are decently priced! They have chicken (grilled or fried) options as well and some other sandwich choices. I'd suggest going at a non-lunch rush time because there are literally 3 or 4 tables inside this tiny place and the only other options are to-go orders or eating outside on one of 4 picnic tables. Despite its questionable "charm," this joint is a MUST TRY for all Wacoans and passers-thru. read more

Found this little place on the road trip to Austin last weekend. Thanks Yelp for helping us find this. The burgers were really good (one fried chicken sandwich, one burger, one grilled chicken). Lots of options. We ordered a side of fries, potato fries and onion rings. I have to say these were probably the best onion rings I've had in a long time. Not sure how they do it, but onion actually breaks where you bite it off (not like others where it just pulls out of the batter). The batter was really good and crispy, without being burned. The atmosphere is a little basic, but I think it adds to the diner style environment. Staff were friendly, which is always a nice thing. Saw the option to eat their monster burger (you have 12 minutes), and even the teenager with us thought it was a little too much to try :-) Definitely an artery clogger if you take the challenge. read more

OK I am a Burger Guy. This place is now on my top places for a burger. HUGE burgers. We left satisfied for sure. Let me address some things others have said. SERVICE, well we stepped right up, got our order in and they brought our food out when it was ready. There is not a waitress at your table so complaining about service here can be a little silly. You refill your own drinks at a machine and place the orders at the counter. FRIES - they were not soggy. Good fries but not the best we have ever had. I had Onion rings to and they were very good. I will visit it again for sure. IMO - Better that the local fav Douoble R in Waco. read more

I fell for the reviews... but no .. Nope.. never again. The food is not good. The fries taste burnt the burger was dry and the cheese on the burger tasted old or something. They do have a huge TV with sports on so, if cleanliness and taste aren't high on your list... then you will probably like it. I found dead bugs, trash everywhere and ketchup dispenser with congealed ketchup stuck the the dirty spout.. It's Waco, so my standards are already pretty low but ... yuck. I didn't get a shake but my sister in law said it was good. And the Bacon on the burger was pretty good, to be fair. read more

Burgers were really good! Onion rings good too. Fries - not good at all. And they put sugar on them?? Ice seemed to have odd taste too - made from local unfiltered water? My advice - get two burgers to go, grab some fries at McDonalds and take it home to eat with a beer. read more