Stopped at Wayback Burger on our roadtrip to San Francisco. The burgers were pretty good. It's located in a gas station so that was pretty interesting because it's not a typical fast food burger joint! We were the only ones in the entire restaurant. I wonder if this place ever gets packed. read more

Wayback Burgers - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

Chalk it up to a long drive from SJ to NorCal, a high level of hunger, or simply because Wayback Burgers is legit FIIIIIIRE!! This burger joint totally hit the spot and satisfied our family of 3 in so many freakin ways!!!! We pulled up at some ungodly hour and was sooo happy to see WB still offering their services! The menu items consist primarily of burgers, hotdogs, milkshakes, but also offers chicken sandwiches & cheesesteak as well. Dinner for our fam of 3: Plain Hotdog w/ Ketchup [requested for onions & relish on the side. Big Easy Burger The Classic Combo [hold the cheese] The burger patties were juicy, seasoned, and so filling. Lettuce, tomatoes, and onions were fresh- none of that gross, floppy stuff provided here! The hotdog wasn't anything out of the ordinary but it hit the spot for my toddler. Fries were hot and crisp in all the right areas. The meal hit the spot for all 3 of our famished bellies. 5/5!! I think I just found my go-to whenever I'm in town. Wayback Burgers is a mandatory pitstop from here on out!!! Extra points for having the coolest hands free, touchless ketchup dispenser!!! What a great product to have during these Covid times!! This place is absolutely TER APPROVED!!!! read more

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I stopped here on a drive to icky Southern California. One last touch of decent food before being subjected to the subpar food, weather, and people of the bad part of the state. I ordered burgers and some sides, and honestly it's much better than I would have thought. I think this place could succeed in an actual city, not just as an option on the road to the worse part of the state. The burgers are well seasoned and juicy, the fried pickles/tater tots/fries are all crispy and taste good, and the shakes look really decadent and over the top. My honest thought was that this place is almost too good for it's location. It could be much worse and still be a great option. And again, like everything in Norcal, much better than what passes for food in LA and other parts of the water-thieving south. I will say, the ambiance of basically being in a gas station isn't fantastic. And the food is very slow to come. So don't order burgers in a hurry, it's not like fast food style. Bottom line is, there have only ever been two places I would stop for food on the depressing drive to sucky Socal. In-N-Out if I'm in a hurry, Harris Ranch if I'm not. This place provides a welcome 3rd option, and a gas station, so it's quite convenient in all senses of the word. My only gripe is that the location means I'm driving south, so I'll always be somewhat depressed when I come here. read more

10/10 burgers every time!! Service was really great and fast too. I would recommend the A1 Steakhouse burger. Amazing quality, definitely recommend this place for a food stop read more

Pleasantly surprised ! The food tastes much fresher and better than shake shack. We were bummed out multiple fries options and shakes weren't available when we visited. I got the original and my partner got the tater tots and double bacon. It's a hidden gem for being in the middle of nowhere and being stuck for so long trying to get to LA ~ Until next time Wayback ~ read more

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The burgers are OK but the chili cheese dog leaves a lot to be desired. Very salty and the chili taste like tomato sauce. The tables were dirty and we had to wipe our own down. read more

Solid! We ordered the classic burger. Takes about 15 mins. Super fresh and tasty. You can customize your burger. The fries had the perfect texture! read more

Wayback Burgers - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

Found this place while searching for lunch spots on the way to Universal, and thought the menu looked great! Boy, was I in for a rude awakening! The cheese fries are on the menu as having "cheese sauce" but the ones I got were melted slices of cheese, not even melted all the way. The chicken strips were those overly crunchy gross things. And then the inside itself was really unclean. Thick layers of dust on the napkin dispensers, sticky tables, and lots of gnats (dead and alive) lining the windows. Take my advice and don't stop here! read more

Had this spot on my way down from NorCal to SoCal. Great spot with some fresh chicken and beef burgers. It's also conveniently located near some Tesla superchargers so it was a nice pitstop to sit down and have some quality burgers Wait times are not too long. Onion rings are a MUST here. I think if I make the trip again, I'll probably add a milkshake onboard just to see how it is. Recommend! read more

Great alternative to In N Out - cheese fries were way better and burger is a solid double double alternative. read more

Wayback Burgers - Solid double double alternative - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

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The best burger in a long time. Could be my best! Two patties of quality blended beef, some cheddar cheese, and the fixings of my choice. The bun was excellent, wish i could buy them at the store. Service was excellent, the inside was clean. We had our dog with us so we had to eat outside, a little warm but ok. Need to find one near my home. read more

Much better than I expected and I expected a good burger. This place was definitely worth the stop for fresh fries and fresh beef.

stopped by for a bite after getting gas and was pleasantly impressed by the interior! price of burgers was pretty average and i liked the different menu & customization options. gold sauce is very good. only comment is that the burger patty tasted a little plain (needed some salt, which was offered at each table). read more

Wayback Burgers - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

Food has no flavor, Expensive and very greasy It looks good but reality is so much different read more

Wayback Burgers - They look good.... But no flavor, very greasy And expensive - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

Fries made with real potatoes, burgers from real beef. Both were delicious! Got a large order of cheese curds and it was huge! And they also were delicious! Pretty much just breaded and fried mozzarella sticks but the breading was actually tasty. When I get fried cheese, I usually just peel it off and eat the cheese but I ate these as served. Cashier was friendly and we got our food fast! I like that they don't have a ton of packing for their food. Very green and I'm sure it is better for their bottom line. It is pricey though for burgers and fries in the middle of nowhere. read more

We recently made a stop to use the electric chargers to charge our car and was happy to see a burger spot to have lunch! We ordered an Oreo milk shake, a regular cheeseburger and a cheesy burger. The wait seemed to be a little bit longer for a burger spot than what I was used to and it didn't seem to be busy with diners, but when the food came out everything tasted good and fresh! We enjoyed our meal as there was plenty to seating and TV's around the restaurant to watch. This was a nice change from the typical fast food drive through in our road trips. It was nice to have a sit down lunch with some good food! read more

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For a high end burger at what appeared to be a gas station this is your place. Best burger on my California trip..hands down!

The onion rings were good as were the spicy cheese curds. The burgers were just okay. Neither of us tasted any of the sauce on them. I left thinking that I'd go to Taco Bell next time. The online ordering did not work at all and did not list all of the menu items. Even in the restaurant I had to ask if they had spicy cheese curds because only the regular cheese curds were on the menu. I had seen the spicy ones listed on the corporate website. $50 for 2 people. Enh. read more

I have been wanting to try a "Wayback Burger " for a while and finally drove up there for take out. Location: Easy to find . 5 stars for service . 4 stars for flavor. 5 stars for quality of ingredients given everything tasted fresh. My taste buds are having mixed emotions . Flavor: I guess it depends on wether or not you add salt to your food. Beef patty could use a lil more salt nonetheless its best to be healthy and stay away from salt shaker . Ha ... but ... a tiny sprinkle of salt would have been perfect over beef paty. My order : - Chili Cheese Fries- I give them a 6/10 ... to many tomatoes in sauce for my liking... - Classic Burgers without add ons : I wish I had read description and would have asked not to add mustard... too mustardy for me :( and not enough chopped onions - burger bun was soft and tasty! -Hotdog: added mushrooms and would have been fine without them. Added sliced jalapeños and grilled onions and next time I will make sure to ask for extra onions. Hotdogs had no sauce... I guess I was suppose to request it . - Grilled Chicken BLT... it was really good and next time I will ask for meat crispy. - Oreo shake: REFRESHING NOT TO SWEET, perfect. - Onion Rings ? Delicious My favorite item on the menu... perfectly crisp/crunchy on the outside soft ... inside :) ... I feel it would be helpful if staff taking orders could ask customer if they want to change any of the condiments in the burger ... this would help first time visitors have a delicious first bite ... my first bite had mustard and I absolutely dislike mustard in my burger( my fault for not reading fine print description and for not asking ) . Thank you! read more

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$31 bucks for a single burger, one plain double and a small tots?! Way over priced! We both could've have steaks at Outback for that. The tables were all dirty so I had to ask the girl to wipe one down. No ketchup in the dispenser. Condiments Completely empty at lunchtime. The computer screen was too difficult and unreliable so everyone in line ordered in person. I gave two stars cause although the burger was small, it was tasty and I like a thin burger. Just not worth the price to eat fast food in a gas station. read more

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Horribly understaffed and overworked workers. They are utilizing the screen where you order and pay instead of an actual cashier, but the options and prices on the screen do not match the large displayed menu. It took us a full hour to order and get our food, which was mediocre. Burgers were juicy but for the price was expecting a much bettee peoduct. Left unsatisfied. Ketchup dispenser was out the entire time. read more

No fast-casual food is worth a 40-minute wait. A pit stop by the freeway turn into almost an hour ordeal is just outrageous. We were here during a Sunday lunch hour, they only had 2 staffs manning the kitchen, while foregoing cashiers and opting to have only one touchscreen ordering system, which would only take card and do not spit out receipts no matter how fast to you clicked on it. Considering how many seats there are in the place, it's simply unrealistic to handle the volume. read more

Wayback Burgers - Classic burger and kids cheese burger (looks almost identical but kids only get one patty whereas Classic has two.) - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

Fresh, clean, fast. All the food was hot and yummy. Service was fast too. Thank you for the great food

We had 3meals. Two were incorrect. For example, we didn't ask for mustard on the chicken sandwich nor the hotdog but both came with mustard. I asked for a jalapeños and grilled onions and I didn't get either. The Chicken and onion rings were cold even though we had to wait when we arrived. The food was awful and overpriced. I sent t in an email and received a super rude response. I definitely would not stop here if you are traveling in the area! read more

Sunday, 10/09/2022 - Stopped by Mobile to get gas and saw Wayback Burgers right next to it. The restaurant is connected to Mobile gas. So we decided to give Wayback Burgers a try. Address is 46365 West Panoche Road, Firebaugh, CA 93622. Upon arrival: 1) it felt like any fast food restaurants. 2) staff didn't smile nor talk. They seemed to just want to hurry, get your orders in, get you out of the way, here's your food, thank you. Lol. 3) restaurant looked clean. Bathroom is in the Mobile section. Well stocked bathroom. Needed a little cleaning. Wasn't too bad. 4) We got the Wayback Classic burgers. One is with the bun, 2 patty, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, chopped raw onion, ketchup and mustard. The other is the same except its worth lettuce wrap and no raw onion. Both tasted..... just okay. It's.... meh. Not bad. Not good. They cost $8.99 each. 5) we got the kids chicken tenders for $8.49. Two piece of tenders with fries. Little one liked it. 6) our burgers didn't take too long to come out. 7) the water here had a weird after taste. Not like well water. But an odd taste. Not sure how to describe it. I didn't like the water. Cons: 1) I think with 2 meat patties and the inside fixings, they could have at least use double lettuce on each side of patties. With one thin lettuce on each side, it was hard to hold onto. Lettuce started to break apart as I bit into my burger. Plus it was dripping everywhere. 2) would have been nice if they put a paper wrap around the lettuce wrap classic burger to hold it in place. Conclusion: This location was clean. The burgers weren't too bad. But something I'd not come back for. Staff could have served their patrons with a little greeting and smile. Maybe they just didn't do it to us. Lol. Who knows. But we gave them a try. Other people may like it a lot more than us. read more

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Stopped in at Wayback Burgers for a quick bite before getting back on the freeway. Came in and the line was to the door. It took a bit of a wait, 30 min, to get to the front to order. Once at the register we noticed a posting apologizing for the wait because they were short staffed that day. It seams to be 2 employees working the register and the food prep. Our order was taken and they got to work. It seams a bit overwhelming with the number of customers and only 2 people triying to get it done. The two girls really worked hard and did their best under the circumstances. Burgers were really good and tasted like fresh ingredients. Ordered the bacon cheeseburgers and they came with lettuce tomato, onions, cheese, bacon, and mayo, mustard. also got the cajun tater tots which were good and the onion rings, they were ok. In my opinion if the onion rings were in the fryer a bit longer they would have been delicious. The milk shakes are advertised as handspun with real ice cream. The shake itself was really good, however I ordered the coffee flavored one and it daily tasted like chocolate. No worries, I understand and saw how busy it was and the 2 employees were really trying to get everyones order prepared as quick as possible. Will stop here again in the future when I'm in the area. Maybe they will not be as packed. If you live in the area they have an app and you can get free food. Please remember to tip. read more

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We tried the Classic Burger and the Cajun burger both were delicious--juicy and flavorful. This Wayback location is next to a gas station with a convenience store, giving it that typical roadside diner feel. Service was fast and friendly. read more

So after a great day on BLM land the boys suggested we stop by Way Back burgers. Did someone say burgers? I'm in! The inside has lots of cool old photos, tv's, and plenty of bench seating. The menu has something for everyone, that is if you like your burgers "and I do" They have hand made milkshakes, fried pickles, tater tot's, regular fries and yummy burgers galore. I ordered the fried pickles as the pricked my curiosity, Tater Tots, a fountain drink, and a double bacon cheeseburger. I thought that the fried pickles were on the "way" to salty side, but besides that the flavor was good" 2 stars. The Taters were yumalishous! Lightly golden brown and the oil tasted fresh. 5 stars. Now for the best part... the burger... 2 patties with cheesy goodness melted all over them. Bacon, bacon, and more yummy BACON!! Lettuce, pickles, and a Beautiful slice of tomato on a soft burger bun 4 stars. Overall the establishment, atmosphere, employees, and the food rang in on my chart at a solid 4 out of 5. No doubt I'll be stopping in again when I'm in the area. read more

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What a find on the I5! This is a fast food place worth the stop. Wayback goes way beyond the regular fast food options with customizable burgers - choose your bun and toppings! - and chicken sandwiches - grilled or fried. The milkshakes are also nice and thick. It may not look like much from the outside, but this is definitely my go-to place to stop for food if I'm hungry in the middle of a drive up and down California. read more

Wayback Burgers - Menu 5/2023 - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

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Excellent burger spot on the way to LA! Perfectly made. the grilled chicken sandwich was very good too. Fresh made to order. Cookies and cream milkshakes were handmade and blended perfectly. The automated ordering system allows them to focus on prepping the food. I did not expect this to be soooo good! Wayback is connected to a gas station convenience store but has the atmosphere of a fancy burger spot! read more

A mixed bag. The veggie burger was ok but the chicken Caesar salad was truly appalling. The "grilled chicken" in the Caesar looked like it was manufactured from Soylent Green. (That's not plankton, folks.). Seriously scary. Solid "meh" here. This stretch of I-5 doesn't give you much in the way of choices. Restaurant is in shared space with a Mobil gas station. read more

Wayback Burgers - The least appetizing Caesar salad I have ever seen. - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

On the road and want something besides Wendy's or McDonald's? Plan your stop here. The food was amazing and has that hole-in-the-wall burger feel. It was so nice to see something new and different while on the road. Definitely check it out! read more

Wayback Burgers - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

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The freshness of the burger, lettuce and buns is 5 star worthy. I think it's a decent burger in terms of quality ingredients. I also think a classic burger needs mayonnaise and sliced onions. The diced onions, ketchup and mustard just don't do it for me. I also feel like I'm not satisfied as the burger looks bigger in their photos. I finished my burger and I'm still hungry. For $8.99, it could be a little bigger and tastier. read more

Wayback Burgers - It's not as big as the pictures look therefore I put my keys there for better perspective - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

Having the worse stomach ache and vomiting just within a few hours after consuming a burger and fries from this place. I had no other food through out the day nor do I ever have stomach problems. Ordered take out 15 minutes before closing. Wouldn't eat here again. Horrible mistake rather have just starved if I knew I was going to get sick from here. Not as sanitary because lady making burger was rushing and handed me condiments and touched the fridge where the condiments were stored and went right back to touching the burger without cleaning hands who knows where else and what else she's been touching while making burgers.0/10 0 stars if I can. read more

Best fast food burger! The guac burger was BOMBBBBB. I was pleasantly surprised. My husband got the Buffalo chicken sandwich which was super saucy. Not my favorite but he liked it. The fries were whatever but I didn't care. Staff were super nice and inside was clean. Great sit down fast food. read more

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

Good, solid burgers- Classic, A-1 Steakhouse. The kids meals (chicken tenders, fries and drink) were very much enjoyed by our boys. The prices seemed high for what we deemed a fast food restaurant but when we got the food, we realized this is more sit down restaurant quality food. The dining area could have been a little cleaner but there seemed to be only one employee and she was very friendly and very busy. We were just passing through but if we lived closer, we would probably come back. read more

Food was not good, stuff wasn't priced correctly. I ordered a burger that they had listed on the menu and they charged me for add ons. But I didn't add anything, it just already came on the burger.. the price was already 12.99 and went up to 16.99 They just charged me for what was already on the burger. Strange. read more

Soggy fries and slow service. Would recommend asking for crispy fries/tots to ensure it's cooked and warm. The ice machine was broken and all the drinks were warm. Perhaps order ahead to save you time as well. Would not recommend. read more

Tried the sweet bacon burger and it was so good. The bread was soft, meat was juicy and combined with the candied bacon and coarse grain mustard, it was a great experience. I drive along the interstate as a truck driver regularly and will definitely keep coming back to try the rest of the menu. read more

The food was good, but their ability to handle the rush of business in the I-5 corridor during a high traffic time was not great. Their screen ordering system was not easy or user friendly (e.g. changing the order after in put but before it was submitted was difficult, especially with no one available to help. Maybe next time will be better. read more