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    Wayback Burgers

    3.1 (214 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Burgers, Hot Dogs
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Sam H.

    Back again. What more is there to say. They have excellent burgers. Never busy. The service was good. The counter help was attentive. I had the chili cheese dog, which I will put up against anyone's in the SA area. The fries are very good. The offer shakes and have a reward program. All major go's. This is my stop for burgers when you don't want to spend $16 on one. Love this place.

    CHICKEN BLT

    Nice and quiet and clean. My sandwich was good, very hot and juicy. I would have preferred the bun the normal way so there would be less butter on my hands. The fries were so salty they were inedible. Like 4 times the amount of salt there should be. I asked for tater tots and they remade them. These tater tots are the best I've had in my life! Better than Sonic even. So crispy.

    Chicken Tenders the size of my thumb, for $7.19... wtf is this
    Garrett M.

    Way overpriced... won't be coming back. Although the food does taste good, it's ridiculous.

    A bag of pickles at the bottom burger on top
    Terry P.

    Came in close to closing was told the system was not working and orders had to be placed on line because the system wasn't working. I am technically challenged so I had a difficult time placing the order. I got the order checked it in the car had a bag of pickles and the burger and no fries. I knocked on the door and the young lady seemed agitated. Well I get home after asking for a burnt burger and got something totally weird looking meat. I'll enclose several pictures. The pickles seem to be fried in old grease they were dark and soggy unlike the pickles I had purchased months ago. Overall I'm pretty sad a waste of $16.21 in the trash it goes now to find something to eat in which the whole plan was not to cook.

    Justin J.

    Placed an order through the Wayback Burgers app and showed up well before closing -- only to find the location completely shut down. Handwritten sign on the door said "online only," but the lights were off, kitchen dark, and clearly no one had been there for a while. Tried calling multiple times -- straight to voicemail that doesn't even accept messages. No call, no email, no refund. Just took my money and disappeared. And to top it off? I live over 30 miles away, so this wasn't a quick trip. Completely wasted my time and gas for nothing. If this location can't be bothered to stay open or communicate, they shouldn't be accepting online orders. Absolutely unacceptable

    Inside.  Bright and clean modern diner look
    Dina P.

    It's super nice in here considering that this is in a shopping complex. It's got a modern diner look and everything is clean. It's also very nice and bright. Some other review commented that it was too quiet but they now play background music. I would have been fine with it being quiet or with the soft music playing. My burger was delicious. I just got the one single meat patty cheeseburger, onion rings, and a drink for under $10 and they have a military discount. I didn't care for my onion rings. I used to work at a place that made their onion rings fresh daily and I was that person who made them so I'm a little biased.

    Hubby said the fries were alright. Would have been better if they were crispier.
    Amber P.

    The guy with the most beautiful eyes rang us up, he seemed like he was 2 hours into his very first shift and had no one training or someone side saddling w him. I almost wanted to go around and ring myself in. I wanted a chili cheese dog. Out of chili. I asked for spicy cheese curds. Got regular cheese curds. My Buffalo chicken... was covered, covered, covered... in sauce. To the max. And tasted... raw? It was chewy. And weird. My son ate it tho, just the breast. My husband liked his burger. We got a vanilla shake on the way out. It was vanilla, it also cost $7. lol I honestly wouldn't go back.

    Ruben R.

    Closes earlier on sundays than hours posted. Came at 8:40PM on Sunday and no one is to be seen and door is locked.

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    Clara G.

    The restaurant is SO quiet it makes for an awkward environment. No music, no TVs. I wanted cheese fries and this isn't really what I was expecting but they weren't bad. I got a classic burger that was ok but I wish there was an option for just a single patty burger, I ended up leaving half the burger. The shake was probably the best thing I ate. Unfortunately don't think I'll be coming back.

    Homer W.

    It's a cloudy day and rain is in the forecast. I wanted something other than chicken or turkey to eat, so wayback burger came to mind and I said why not. No customers in the restaurant so I had it all to myself. First time so I got the meal deal with burger, fry and drink. The burger, I was impressed was cooked with no pink and I didn't even have to ask. It was fresh and tasty. The fries came a little on the not very hot side disappointed but I didn't complain and considered they were warm enough for ketchup. The worker asked if I was coming back and I said the burger was good. Wayback is a good burger and if I feel like it possibly will add it to the list of possible burger joints.

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    Place was clean. Employees were friendly but I'm Sorry food is overrated. The meat had no flavor.

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    great burger place with a relaxing vibe. Food was quick and tastes great. The shakes are a great tasting treat to wash everything down!

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    Ask the Community - Wayback Burgers

    Is this halal ? I moved from Dallas area and some were and some not so just want to make sure about this location, before i start promoting you and start grabbing my lunch daily from you guys!!!

    Yes it is. :)

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