Waited 40min. We were arriving from SF to LA, and stop by Wayback Burger for quick lunch. We'll.... It was not quick. It wasn't busy at all. We were able to order fairly quick. It's just took forever to get my food. Unless you have 1 hour to spare, I would avoid coming here. read more

Yes, believe it or not I am giving this place five stars!! For those who travel this Highway know there are not many options in this area for miles. Yes, recently they added In-N-Out in Santa Nella. But this long stretch needs more food options (other than normal fast food chains)and thank goodness they brought us Wayback burgers. The man ordered the double cheeseburger and I ordered chicken strips off of the children's menu. The food did not disappoint!! The food is cooked to order so be ready to wait a little bit for your order. read more

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Stumbled upon here on way to LA & delighted to find this spot! Food is made to order and so fresh. (The amount of flies buzzing around is my only complaint.) Its quite under the radar as its behind Synergy gas station. So yummy. I will be sure to stop here again. read more

Wayback Burgers - Cheesy Burger! - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

What a pleasant surprise for a fast food chain connected to a gas station! Burgers, buffalo chicken sandwich and tater tots were great.

Stopped in while traveling along I-5 for lunch. I was a bit shocked by the menu prices, I thought I was still in San Jose for a moment. I had the wayback double burger with fries and a drink. Total was just over $15. The iced tea was very watered down out front so I asked if they had tea in the back. I was told no, and then informed them of the problem. I was then told that they don't have time to make iced tea. I asked for a refund for my drink because I didn't want anything else and was going to just drink water instead. I was refunded within a few minutes. The burger I had was tasty and juicy, but under seasoned for me. The fries were crisp, but lacked seasoning. The water had a prominent taste of chlorine, which you sometimes get at some establishments. If I had to eat here again, I would (this stretch of the interstate is pretty desolate). However, it wouldn't be my first choice. read more

On our way down to Phoenix from Southwest Washington, and we were looking for a place to stop and eat. Read the reviews and thought we would give it a try. This place has amazing food and great customer service! read more

"If I can't suck your milkshake through a straw, it's not a milkshake--it's a glass of ice cream."―Bill Maher *Review is for milkshake only. I would still very much love to try a Wayback burger and fries, but they really need to expand beyond freeway rest-stops first.* We swung-by to grab a quick shake and relieve ourselves before heading back out on the road. I ordered a banana-strawberry shake and it was just ok, I guess... My biggest issue is it was too sweet and waaaaayyyyy too thin. It was like slurping up a thick soda more than a shake. The banana-strawberry flavor was cloying and def smacked of artificial flavors―altho they did attempt to make it seem real with tiny pebble-like chunks of frozen strawberry, that made it seem more like freezer-burn than fruit. This really should be a two-star review for the shake, but I'll cut them some slack and bump it up. read more

This place was really a gem. Perfect portions and assortment of foods. We were able to grab a bite while we charged our EV with time to spare. The food was made to order, hot, flavorful and just overall a great experience. The dining area was nice and clean although the restrooms needed serious help. The staff was also really nice. Definitely stop he read more

Whenever we travel to Los Angeles, we try to stop by here for lunch. Fish, cheeseburger, and chicken burgers are great. However, they didn't have fish filet today. They have an app where you can order ahead of time and earn discounts. read more

Wayback Burgers - Bitten Cheeseburger (couldn't wait). - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

Excellent burger spot!!! This is what we tried: BACON DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER: Thumbs up! SINGLE CHEESEBURGER WITH ONION RINGS: Thumbs up! SINGLE BURGER: Thumbs up! MACARONI BITES: Thumbs up for some people. ONION RINGS: Two thumbs up! FRIES: Pretty good, just not as great as the rings. The burgers were delicious! Fresh buns and quality beef! The Macaroni Bites were really good, but super cheesy. I could never eat more than a couple pieces, but I can see how these could be someone's favorite (they were actually the lady's favorite side that helped us at the register). The bites were just a little too rich for me. The Onion Rings --- to die for!!! Get some! You can tell they use fresh oil in the frier. Definitely had that crunchy, fabulous texture without too much onion, but just the right amount. The Fries were good, but I'd bypass those in a heartbeat if I had to choose between the fries and onion rings! I also love how they have a variety of sauces that you can order on the side. We tried almost all of them. These are the ones we sampled: HONEY MUSTARD CHIPOTLE MAYO BLUE CHEESE RANCH BBQ They were all excellent! For my drink I mixed the PINEAPPLE and the MANGO LIME BARRILITOS flavored water. Super refreshing. Loved the drink selection too! You can get the typical Coke, etc., but can also select from four different flavored waters. Awesome!! I definitely recommend this place and can't wait to try the shakes and ice cream sandwich next time I'm driving through town!! read more

Wayback Burgers - Love their flavored water!!! - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

I was craving a great burger while road-tripping I-5, but was also short on time. I decided to stop here- and now I can't wait to return! I got a cheeseburger, onion rings and a chocolate malt. All of these items were excellent and worth the calorie splurge! The wait was longer than I would have liked. And as luck would have it, a huge tour bus full of guys pulled in right as I did! I tried to beat them to the ordering line, only to learn these guys are apparently regulars, and used the app to order ahead. So while I didn't wait long to order, it was LONG wait to get food. Now that I'm "app-savvy", I will do that next time. And hope the tour bus has already come and gone! read more

Wayback Burgers - Not a great photo of the cheeseburger. It tasted so much better than it looks! - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

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Stopped here during a road trip to San Francisco and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the chicken BLT and cheese curds and they were very good. The cashier was pleasant also. It would be nice if Wayback had a few locations in L.A.. The five stars is for the food! ​ read more

This place was a great pit stop to refuel while on our way down to L.A. they had a little for everyone. My littles got a kids hot dog meal. The crispy chicken salad was plentiful and delicious. My husband got a chicken sandwich, it was so big he took the rest for the road. read more

Wayback Burgers - Double Bacon - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

Delicious! We had classic burgers, tater tots, and fried pickles. The service was friendly and efficient and the restaurant is clean. Nice to have this option in the middle of nowhere! Appreciated that they were also willing to serve a lettuce wrapped burger. read more

2nd time here traveling between southern CA and the Bay Area. Still awesome!! Fresh, hot, fast, and delicious! read more

Wayback Burgers - Front counter - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

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Stopped off the Panoche exit to fill up at 76. There isn't a lot of food selection here besides McDonalds and Subway so I decided to give Wayback a try. The double bacon was OK. The burger patties were missing seasoning or salt. The bacon and sauces on the burger helped a little bit. However, for $7.99, I expected a bit more. The fries were freshly made and good. The thickness was similar to Wendy's fries. My son's kids cheeseburger, fries and a drink for $5.79 was a decent value. It was better than McDonalds but next time I might wait it out at the next major exit with food/gas. read more

Wayback Burgers - Restaurant front - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

Wow, what a find! We were on our way to Socal, and originally hoping for in and out, but saw this burger joint instead as we were pulling in to the gas station. The photos on yelp looked superbs... I have to admit who ever took the onion rings photos with the variety of sauces was AWESOME! thanks! I did the build-your-own-burger with single meat, all toppings, and chipotle mayo sauce along with the O-rings. Hubby got the classic, chilli cheese fries and upgraded the drink to mint oreo milkshake. Just one look at the burgers, I could tell it was going to be delissheeeeddd.. beautiful looking buns, prettiest fast-food burger. Yup, I was right it was good! Fresh!!! And delicious! The O-rings were tasty and so was the chilli cheese fries and the shake. The portion was just right for all these add on items as we didnt want to be overly full for the road trip. Will certainly stop here again!!! Nom nom nom! read more

WHY WE CAME HERE Like everyone else, stopped by for a bite on our way down highway 5 AMBIANCE Fairly standard fast food interior, nicely maintained, with a painted wood style MENU Burgers, salads, fries and shakes Chicken and veggie burger options HOWS THE FOOD? Veggie burger: 4/5. I got mine with cheddar cheese, grilling onions, jalapeños, and chipotle mayo. Very flavorful. I would have this again. CUSTOMER SERVICE The waitstaff were pleasant. It was pretty busy when we were here. read more

Not your typical fast food stop. My kiddo and I were headed home from San Diego last weekend and popped in here for "Brunch". I looks at the Yelp reviews (duh) and saw that this place was pretty new and the reviews looked good so far. I'm just so tired of the typical fast food pit stop and this place looked pretty good so we decided to check it out. First of all, it's new so everything looked fresh and just out of the box. We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door by the super friendly young man behind the counter. He graciously went over the menu with us as we looked it over. They have burgers, fries, chicken burgers, hot dogs and Milkshakes. All the signature burgers come with 2 patties. My daughter got the chicken strips (even at 25 she still eats like a kid) and a chocolate milkshake. I got the rodeo burger (I think that's what it was called) and some water. After we placed our order we grabbed a seat next to the window so we could people watch. We soon discovered this wasn't a good idea because the flies were disgusting. Not sure why but they were buzzing around a several were dead on the sil. Needless to say we picked up and moved to another seat not near the window. It wasn't long before the chocolate milkshake came out. It's served in a classic metal milkshake mug/container. She ordered the small so the vessel was way to large for her small portion but it was still tasty. Chicken Strips - Super hot and just "okay" said. The ranch dippy sauce past her taste test and she's pretty picky. Rodeo Burger - tasty, and not to greasy but as you can see from my pic, the patty was much to small for the bun. Big difference between my picture and the corporate photos. But then again, aren't they always? The onion ring was tasty and cooked well and the bun stood up to all the added catsup, cheese and burger drippings. Over all, I would prefer this to any of the fast food options along the way. And the customer service was off the charts. read more

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Stopped here during our drive up north due to Yelp reviews. Seemed too good to be true for a burger place. Yelpers know their stuff. Three of us ordered their original burgers and one ordered a buffalo chicken. They were great. Fresh ingredients and great taste. Fries were also excellent. Had never heard of this company but I hope they expand to Southern California. read more

What a surprising little stop off I-5! Wayback Burgers share its walls with a gas station but that doesn't mean you should write it off just yet. The burgers were delicious but the best part were the buns. The buns were the perfect size, not dry, and absolutely delicious. You can order the regular burgers or you can create your own. There are also some unique drink choices as well as fun menu items like Mac and cheese bites and Irish nachos. We would definitely recommend this place to friends and family! read more

Wayback Burgers - Wayback Burgers - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

On a road trip, this was a great find. Right off the freeway. Tucked away by the Mobil Station. We ordered hamburgers, MADE TO ORDER, just the way you want them, with whatever you want on them. They were spot on! Girls behind the counter are very pleasant and very helpful. Keep up the great tastes... we will definitely be back when we're in this area again. Thanks for the good eats! read more

Wayback Burgers - Menu - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

My son and I were driving from Washington to Orange County, CA and found this hidden little gem. We both enjoyed our cheeseburgers and fries and my son loved the deep fried pickle chips! Have someone take your order though, the self serve kiosk is a little hard to work, the featured foods are in a "special" spot. Everything around was the same generic u get everywhere else, so compared to everything else available, I would definitely recommend taking a cheat day at this place instead! read more

We plan our trip and meals along the 5 based on stopping here! Each bite is yum! Tater tots, 2 double burgers and a drink for $25!!! Sure beats nasty chains across street. read more

Walked in with high hopes after looking at their website and asking for something called a pitstop, which seems to have some sort of pastrami on it, but they don't have pastrami. They were ready to replace it with bacon and I appreciate the effort. However, then they tell me the cheese is not shredded as in the picture on their menu it's actually poured on melted cheese. Nacho cheese. Unfortunately left without buying anything. Temperature inside the restaurant ok. read more

Wayback Burgers - What seems to be chili cheese fries with shredded cheese not poured cheese - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

Treat yo-self and upgrade your gas break routine during your I-5 journey. Stopped here with friends while caravanning from SF to LA. This is a great alternative to the typical fast food joints you pass all along the 5. They have an impressive menu of burgers, sandwiches, hotdogs, fries, shakes, and even salads. We ordered two classic burgers, one single and one double, and a side of chili cheese fries. All of it was fresh and tasty! I would say opt for the double meat, double cheese, as the patties are relatively thin, but the flavor is on point. I liked the chili on the cheese fries, it had a more tomato-ey base. Not too greasy or heavy. Yum. Glad to have tried Wayback. I would definitely consider stopping here again on the next road trip! read more

Wayback Burgers - Classic burgers: single in the back, double up front. And a side of chili cheese fries. - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

This place sucks. They are out of everything but still advertise publicly that they have it. Not only that but it's really expensive. Save your money, and go anywhere else. This place is not worth the stop. read more

While driving from LA to SF, wife needed a bite that works for her diet. I needed to get gas. We found this Wayback burger next to a gas station. I liked that they provided a calorie count for all menu items, as well as had healthier options, including veggie burgers. The service was friendly and the order arrived fairly quickly. Wife felt this was one of the better healthier burger chains, several notches above the McDonalds and their ilk. Tables and the restaurant seemed fairly queen for a joint by a gas station on a 100+ day. If you are looking for a sumptuous bite but do not want to feel guilty, Wayback is a great pitstop. read more

Fun burger shack attached to gas station. Fill your stomach up and car's gas tank one stop shop . The original double bacon with tots what a meal. read more

Wayback Burgers - Cool burger joint attached to gas station: fill your stomach and gas tank at same time - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

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The Location I haven't been out to Panoche for quite a few years now, and when I arrived, I was surprised to see this Burger Place. We have all seen those sandwich chains inside of Gas Stations, but this was something different. I must admit, the location is probably at sometimes, great on weekends because of the travelers along Interstate 5. Then I realized how close it was to Oro Loma and imagine, that a lot of workers probably stop here for lunch during the day. The Service When we walked into the restaurant and looked at the menu, we were looking trying to figure out what to order. The lady that took our order could have been a little friendlier or at least happy to see customers. She didn't bother to ask us anything about the way we wanted our order. I even walked away without getting my cups and she didn't even bother to remind me. When the burgers were done, the another person from behind the counter came and delivered them to our table, which was great. I went over after we were done to ask for a bag and saw how amazing the grill looked with all the meat on it being cooked. I asked the chef if I could take a picture and he said sure. The Atmosphere The restaurant was nice, it had a diner look and feel to it. They even had bottles of ketchup on every table. And if you need extra mustard, they have bottles of those too by the soda fountain. They have televisions which kept my son occupied as he watched one of his favorite movies. The Negatives I myself am a Veteran and do Honor our Nation and the Flag. I didn't like that the flag was sitting outside the door next to the trash can. I don't see why they haven't just hung it up somewhere. The girl behind the counter was the other piece but I imagine, she was probably just having a bad day or was not looking forward to the shift to start. Overall I enjoyed the trip out to Wayback Burgers and the food was good. The pictures look a little bigger than the actual food, but the taste was right on. My family and I will definitely be going again and try out some other menu items. Semper Fidelis, Manuel Perez read more

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This is our second time coming here in the past few years ( we only come when headed to LA) everything was delicious. Service was friendly and it was clean. Will come back for sure when we are out this way! read more

Very good for along I-5. Nice alternative to the usual fast food joints. They are a bit slow.

Great put stop while heading to Los Angeles area. The cashier was very friendly and helped take our order after struggling to order through the kiosks. It was very easy to use but I didn't see the menu item I wanted there. Anyways our burgers were fresh and juicy. Tots were crunchy and a little unsalted but I like that. Shakes were a good consistency. The staff there was very friendly. There is limited seating inside but we showed up around 8 and it was perfect. Looking forward to visiting again on my next trip up. read more

Mixed emotions, I came out of my way to eat here because I'm used to Wayback Burgers having only halal meat, They serve pork here. My dumbass decided to still get a burger because they said the beef was halal. I got my burger with a side of long curly blonde hair! NEVER COMING BACK! read more

Wayback Burgers - Hair in my burger. Pulled that crap out of my mouth. Disgusting! - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

We wanted to eat here based off reviews. However, it was very dirty and rundown. This exit is pretty beat up in general, so we kept driving. BUMMED read more

Admittedly, I didn't get to try the food. This 5 star review is for quality service alone. I was on a road trip and decided to purchase online for pick up. To my own fault I overshot the exit some 20 miles and decided not to go back. I called the restaurant only to let me know I wasn't coming in to pick up and that they could give the food to whoever. They were so kind and helpful and ended up refunding me instead! I appreciate them going above and beyond. read more

Nice spot to stop at on the long drive to/from San Fran. Stopped here with my family and had an amazing cheeese burger! Love the customizations and the tater tots were perfectly crispy! read more

Got the classic with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and wayback gold sauce with french fries, kids grilled cheese, tator tots, and an Oreo shake. Ingredients tasted fresh and fries were excellently fried. Oreo shake was on point. Great break from the usual fast food spots. Would definitely drop by again. read more

Very tasty burger spot. Much better than a typical fast food burger.

My husband loved the cheesy! Made me bookmark it so the next time we are driving by he knows where to stop.