They loved their burgers but my cheesesteak was very salty and the onions were the hard bits not removed resulting in them being stringy and inedible. The restaurant floors could use a good cleaning. Trays were piled and the area around the trash was discolored and sticky. Diet Coke and Coke Zero were both stale. I wouldn't go back if you asked me to. read more

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EXPENSIVE, WAY OVER PRICED, TASTELESS, POOR QUALITY,DIRTY, POOR SERVICE. This place has 2 1/2 stars for good reason! And the restaurant was dirty. I just wish I would have looked before I went. I would still have my $28. read more

I definitely regret this visit. I paid $45 for a burger the size of a simple McDonald's hamburger, chicken tenders that looked like frozen tenders, a larger fry and a chicken ranch fry thing. The burger was mid. The bread and meat tasted frozen. The tomato was larger than the patty. I regret not getting a double patty. I finished the burger in 3 bites. The fries were hot and ok. I should have saved $3 and split the regular fry with my daughter. My daughter's friend's ranch chicken fry dish looked ok, but there were more fries than toppings. What set the mood off is that they decided to mop the floors with what smelled like fabuloso right beside us. So there was a strong mop smell radiating. I was confused because someone had cleaned the area before the man brought the mop bucket over. The way they were cleaning the floors and restaurant, you would have thought they were closing for the day. Matter of fact people walking in couldn't decide if they were opening or closing. I even asked if they were closing. No, they just decided to do a major clean while people were dining. The bathrooms have security codes. You have to go get someone to unlock the doors for you. They will not give you a code. Instead of mopping the front of the restaurant, they should have cleaned the bathroom. I don't know that I will ever visit this place again. The aesthetics give a modern hip spot, but the food isn't worth the cost. read more

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Was very pleased to see a Wayback Burgers during my trip to Tanger Outlets! It has been a couple of years since I visited any location of this chain. I was happy to order my favorite choice, the Carolina Burger. The cashier was pleasant, and my order was ready with minimum wait. My Carolina Burger was awesome - with the chili and slaw toppings, all good flavor, and needing many napkins! read more

Jake’s Wayback Burgers - CAROLINA BURGER - Burgers Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

We got two burgers and fries here, it was all super bland. Burgers were bland, grey unseasoned meat, super greasy. I got their "cajun" burger and I swear I did not taste or see any seasoning at all, especially not something I could call cajun. Fries were soft and almost dry in the middle. The prices were ridiculous for what you got ($11.25 for the burger, not including fries or drink. Small regular fries was 4.65, and was about the same amount of fries as a medium mcdonalds. And once again, bad food. Soda was $3.10 each) Strict bathroom policy with the code printed on the receipt, and the keypad was so cheap and gummy it took 5 tries before I was able to get the code to register and let me in. Cashier/cook was nice, and they had malt vinegar on the table. Those are the only good things I can say about this place. read more

This place has good burgers, but for $10 to $12 each, they're not worth it IMHO. That price includes only the burger, not fries or a drink, which are about $4 more each. My wife and I spent more than $40 for burgers for the two of us. They have almost no seating, but they have a captive market at the outlet mall. There just isn't any competition. It is better to drive the 30 seconds to McDonald's down the street and eat there. To be clear: Food = good Available Seating = poor Prices = expensive read more

Came to the outlets and decided to eat here. Coming in the door, the counter is on the back side of the restaurant. No greeting, music, or anything. Walk through to order and see a mess in the dining room. They weren't extremely busy but you should never be so busy that you cannot clean up a mess. Although the aesthetics could have been much better, the burger was good. Fries could use a splash or two of salt. Had to actually salt them ourselves but I guess that is better than over salted fries. Prices, burger was $7.66, fries $3.96, and drink was $2.99. Not crazy prices but not cheap either. They hadn't done a walk through in the dining room because the trash containers were so full people were stacking their bags on top of the trash bin hole. Call me silly but cleanliness is kinda important in a restaurant. read more

Jake’s Wayback Burgers - Drink spilled with napkins...the entire time we sat and ate our food. - Burgers Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

There are very few options around this area to eat, and unfortunately, Jake's seemed like the best alternative at the time. The dining area had no heat, and it was as cold inside as it was outside. My bride mentioned something about it to the gal taking our order and the poor cashier just clammed up and started shaking her head (her boss was standing behind her). The dining area was so cold we chose to eat outdoors where at least the sun was shining, but even the tables outside were a mess, not cleaned up or wiped down after previous patrons. The wait for the food wasn't awful, and the burgers themselves were okay, but the appearance and atmosphere of the entire place (indoors and out), lack of heat on a cold day just left a sour taste to my experience. It's unlikely we will be coming back to this location. read more

Burger joint in Mebane Tangers mall, and obviously overpriced for the quantity of the food. The pulled pork burger and thE grilled chicken burger was decent as such but I wouldn't pay $9 for a small slider. read more

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Burger joint average I ordered two burgers a Carolina burger and forgot the name but it's a patty melt basically. But their onion rings are really well made crispy and golden. Tried to order on phone app but never went though so had to order when we arrived at the restaurant. Service was average. I think you need to take into account many restaurants aren't with a full staff just part of our times. After Covid this is very typical. As far as the restaurant it's located in a outlet mall there is plenty of foot traffic and people walking around the inside is like most fast food restaurants!!! read more

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Shopping makes me hungry lol. This spot is located within the Tanger outlet...the burgers are pretty tasty! I've tried their chill burger and their Turkey burger. Both are juicy and packed with flavor! read more

Jake’s Wayback Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

Wayyyyyyy overpriced! The serving size is not anywhere close to being equivalent to the price you pay. Not impressed at all. I'm not sure the staff even know what the term friendly means. The next time I'm at the outlets and get a hankering for some food I'll scrummage through the trash cans before I step foot back inside Jake's. If Jake is out there somewhere and reading this review..... you should be ashamed of yourself! read more

I should've listened to Yelp...what was I thinking? If you are hangry or slowing starving; find another place to eat. I am not sure if it's worth the money to grab a bite from here. I stopped in for a hot dog​ and chili​ fries which was a bad idea. I waited for my food longer than I ate. My hot dog was poorly made to the point where everything fell apart. My chill cheese fries was drenched and covered in watery chili. Overall, I prefer to take my $10-12 elsewhere. Unfortunately, I have nothing else to say about this burger joint. read more

Jake’s Wayback Burgers - Not good... - Burgers Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

Stopped here for a quick bite and the food was below average. The burger was too soft and lacking a lot of flavor. read more

Jake’s Wayback Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

Went here for early dinner. The staff was personable. And while edible, the quality of the food was far below the exorbitant cost of our meal. Also, while I appreciate cleanliness in a restaurant, I don't appreciate the employee mopping the floor with an excessive amount of Pinesol while we tried to eat. read more

Meh. Kinda disappointing, especially for our first experience. 1 star because for the amount of people in there, we got everything in a decent amount of time while it was hot and fresh. 1 star added because the menu was easy to understand when ordering, and last star awarded because there was nothing missing from the order. I feel like 3 stars is generous. 2 stars knocked off for a few reasons starting with the fact that the place was a bit messy. I get they were fairly busy but the floors were sticky meaning that something has been sitting there dried up over time. Also, they could have a wayyy better setup for the lids like maybe a lid dispenser or something of that sort. The young lady who took our order looked like she didn't want to be there and kept looking at us as if she needed us to tell her our order within 40 seconds of us being there which okay sure, we all can't be smiles and giggles all the time and she has a job to do but it is kinda disheartening to people who are going to try something for the first time from your business. Maybe "can I help you with anything from the menu, need any suggestions, take your time, etc?? Their menu has a good variety but the food was not so great in my opinion. The fried pickles were mushy and maybe they were supposed to be but me personally, I like my fried pickles extra crispy and the cheesesteaks were decent, not the best I've had but not terrible either. The fries come plain which is fine but they aren't any better when you dress them up. Definitely not worth $38 for two people... way overpriced. All in all, I can say I tried it but I'll just go to five guys next time as it's basically the same thing for a better experience. read more

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Was looking for a burger joint. Some quick and new. Well this place got my attention. It's small and neat and clean. The food is made to order. So it's definitely a good thing. read more

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Handmade burgers. Fresh made food when you order. Fast, friendly service. Classic Double Cheeseburger. read more

Jake’s Wayback Burgers - a paper bag on a table - Burgers Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

It was exactly what we expected - a mediocre over-priced burger. The bun was good, the toppings were good, and the fries were once we added their seasoning salt. When I looked for the actual burger, the old Wendy's commercial came to mind: where's the beef? For two cheeseburgers, large fries, and two drinks it was $22. For a quick bite while you're shopping, it'll do. read more

Jake’s Wayback Burgers - Large fries with their seating added - Burgers Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

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I have never been here- mistakenly put review on wrong location and I can't delete my stars so leaving with four stars.

Went into your place seeing other people sitting down and eating. Your doors weren't locked. Went inside to order food and was told that you already closed at 8 by the guy on the griddle. But on the website it says 9pm. Reminder if you guys were already closed, nobody would be sitting inside eating. So I don't know whether I was refused service or what but if yall are going to do that at least change the website times. read more

I agree with a lot of the other reviews. Okay burgers, terrible fries, and jacked up prices. The burger was okay, but the chili cheese fries were not good. They were like McDonald's fries, refrigerated, then left on a counter for two days, then reheated for 27 minutes in a microwave... not good. For a full meal, including side and drink, expect $14-$17 per person. read more

Jake’s Wayback Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

This place isn't perfect, but it's your best option at the Tanger outlet complex in Mebane. (Anybody wanna spot me some dough to open up a Chipotle franchise or something here?) The only other restaurants are a Subway and a pizza place, so it's nice to come in the Wayback and have the fresh, made-to-order options. I always go for a turkey burger and choose from among the toppings. Usually I get a salad with it, but they don't really have a side salad option--it's full-size and too much food with the burger. So this time I got fries on the side and they were a little bland. The turkey patty was smallish as well, but it had great flavor and seasoning and their topping options offer a good range. The place can get busy and it tends to be kind of a slow-moving line, because everybody has to study the menu to decide on their toppings if they don't go with one of the pre-set options. This can cause some traffic tie-ups getting back and forth to your table to pick up your food or refill a drink, since the cashier line goes straight down the middle of the space. But the staff is unfailingly friendly. There's an outdoor seating area with a playground, for those foolish enough to bring children to a shopping center. It's nice to sit out there in good weather, so long as the kiddies aren't playing too loudly. I should mention it ain't cheap, but given the blandness of the other food options at Tanger, I wasn't too horribly bothered that the value for money isn't spectacular. read more

Jake’s Wayback Burgers - Create your own turkey burger with slightly bland fries - Burgers Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

Refused to give my wife a cup of water. Last I checked, that must be available to customers. The owner insisted on selling us a bottle of water. Place was filthy, not recommended for anyone. read more

First time here. Picked up my daughter and she chose the place. Low ratings but I didn't dive into what the issues were. We are continuing to explore anyways as Mebane is new territory. The place was empty but since it's a weekday, figured that was the reason. However there was a group of three people eating. We were greeted upon entry which is good. We placed the order with the cashier and she was somewhat friendly. She seemed young and probably that's why not very customer service oriented/ experience. I asked about something on the menu and her reply wasn't a great one but again, chalk it up to inexperience. The food was good though. We got the kids burger and a veggie burger. She tried the fried macaroni and was thrilled with it. The burgers were fine. Free refills. They also do milkshakes. The store was clean. We'd go back. read more

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Very expensive for the quality of product they offer. I would not recommend this place. It's aways empty. Nothing special, pretty much just an overpriced Cook Out... read more

Pros: the burger was good Cons: the "classic" single patty burger is the same size as a McDonald's burger but it's $8 vs $1. I couldn't get a cup for water with my meal because they only allow you to buy bottled water Everything is purchased separately so it makes a normal meal around $11-$15 The kids meal is the exact same size as a regular meal (with just a few extra fries) and is about $5 cheaper. read more

I have to say it was pretty good, however it is overpriced. Thank goodness for the kids combos. The so called old fashioned lemonade was not anything special. I'm not sure if I would try it again. read more

Jake’s Wayback Burgers - Double Bacon Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

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Bathroom is covered in disgusting matter. Food is overpriced for the taste. Leaving tanger to go somewhere nicer is worth it. read more

Jake’s Wayback Burgers - Thin tenders that are hard. Ranch is not homemade or even good. Horrible actually - Burgers Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

Starving while shopping at Tanger in Mebane. Your in bad shape. Not many options and this place knows that. No one working counter all tables dirty. Not very sanitary. The menu looks great but when I got my food I'm almost scared to eat it. Yikes! Eat before going there or save your appetite for something else. read more

It was my first time eating here and definitely the last. This place was disgusting, no wonder why they have so many health code violations! Floor was soo dirty that you could see all the garbage just lying there. No social distancing guidelines enforced, sit wherever you want! No one sanitizes the place after as well like the table & chairs you sat on. Garbage bins were flowing already and no one was emptying them out! Service was so ridiculous, someone needs to train those airheads manning the counter on Aug 2 at 4 pm. I asked for recommendations since it was my first time and this sweaty, white guy taking orders was like "uhhhhh..." then I asked if this burger and that were good, and all he could say was "uhhh well it's okay, I haven't eaten that yet". You have like 7 burgers on the menu and you can't tell me if the 5 I asked about are good? And these two other ladies were clustered up to his side just staring at us. Why are ya'll hovering over like a bunch of threatening high schoolers waiting for a confrontation?? Lmao. You have so much people just wasting money and time doing nothing when there's so many other things they could do. Asked for lemonade and these bozos gave me an empty cup, so naturally I went to the dispenser to go get lemonade but it wasn't there?? Went back to the counter and realized it was behind it and where the workers are! Why are ya'll giving me a cup that I can't fill up?? The drink I ordered is literally inaccessible to me?? Other than the bizarre service, the food sucked. Fries did NOT taste good (which is sad cause it's literally potato stick fried. How do ya'll botch that???), cheesesteak burger was salty and nasty. Asked for mushrooms and they stuck like 5 pcs on that huge sandwich. Why ya'll stingy on toppings that I paid for? Hotdog was MINUSCULE! Jeez it was 1/3 the size of the bun! And it was THAT price?? This place is a joke. DO NOT EAT HERE. TAKE YOUR MONEY AND GO SOMEWHERE BETTER. Starving would've been more satisfying than ending the day at this place! read more

Situated in a newly opened tanger mall between Greensboro and Durham, this is only one of the three restaurants located in this mall. I wasn't feeling really hungry and wanted something light for a late lunch after having a heavy breakfast, we came in here only saw burgers and fries on the menu! We were happy to see that they had salad there as well, and the only choice there was, was a caeser salad! So we got two of those, one crispy and one grilled. Our salads came with two fountain drinks came out to be $27 crazy! Mind you that it was only a shallow dish with a few lettuce and a pice of chicken. The salad came with lots of sprinkled cheese and burnt croutons, but it still satisfied our small appetites. My grilled chicken was actually moist and my bf's crispy chicken was crunchy. All in all, in a newly opened tanger outlet, you really get what you paid for, second class food. read more

Jake’s Wayback Burgers - Caeser Salad - Burgers Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

Good burger but not worth the price. Really!?? A-La-Carte for everything? $13.00 for burger, sm fry and bottled water? $5.20 for add on of chips and drink? Subway does it for @ $1.50. Won't be back. read more

Jake’s Wayback Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina

I had an okay lunch here. The Carolina burger was very good but the fries were not. I did like the onion rings which were in a half fry and onion ring side. They also do not give you cups if you want water you have to buy a bottled water. I found this a little frustrating and made our bill much higher since we prefer water over soft drinks. read more

Way overpriced. $17 for a 'combo' meal and an extra side of fries. Tried again with a chicken salad....the ingredients were not fresh. I smelled the onions long after I was done eating and developed a slight case of diarrhea. Absolutely not! read more

One of the worst experiences I have had. First and foremost the prices are way too high for the food they have, a burger is $7-8 not including a side or drink, secondly the cashier (an older lady) had an attitude all throughout while taking our order. I finished paying and proceeded to walk to the drink station for some water and apparently they only have carbonated water so another $1.50 for a bottled water. When the food came out my daughter's chicken tenders were way too burnt and crispy. I definitely DO NOT recommend this place, safe yourself some money and drive somewhere else, this place is just not worth it. read more

the serving size for the price, TERRIBLE. the fries that were ordered were soggy and the cheese tastes fake. i don't recommend

Wayback happens to be my favorite burger here in North Carolina, but this store definitely is dragging down their good name. Charging for water, refused to cut our burger in half, rude lady at the counter, it isn't typical of the other stores in the Triangle, and I was very surprised. It is pricey for the burger you get, for sure, but I enjoy my visits at their other stores. I'll avoid this one in the future. read more

Lunch was decent but the prices are a little bit outrageous. Ordered the chicken tenders which was $7 but didn't come with fries and a drink. The burgers were also a similar price. So everything was a la carte. They also have ice cream and my favorite ice cream flavor, superman. I visited on a holiday so the place was crowded but the workers were hustling. It's located in the outlet, which is convenient for some but the price isn't worth it. Better to save your money and go eat nearby before/after you hit the outlets. read more

Does this look like a $12 meal to anyone else? Then they wanted $2.50 more for a drink or a dollar fifty for water. I know I won't be coming back ever and it took them 50 times to ring me up even though I was paying cash because someone was playing on the computer and back. read more

Jake’s Wayback Burgers - More like way overpriced - Burgers Near Me - Mebane, North Carolina