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    Wayback Burgers

    2.4 (68 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Hot Dogs, American
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Cheeeesy Burger
    Sarah L.

    I haven't had a beef burger in about 10yrs and I have to say these burger made me smile. Cooked well with nice flavors, I'll definitely go back whenever I'm having another beef burger moment. I got the cheeesy and added lettuce, tomato and onions.

    a burger and french fries
    Kate M.

    There's so many bad reviews for this particular location, but I've never had a problem! I've been in here a few times, being as as I live around the corner and every person at the register that I've dealt with has been super friendly and gotten my order correct every time. They've even gone out of their way to grab me things (extra sauces, cups, etc.) I'd say the customer service is good, and I mean come on, it's a fast food joint full of mostly teen/underage kids who are probably working their first job, not a five star steakhouse. Realistic expectations, people! As for the food, Jake's is your typical fast food burger: I'd put it a few notches above a McDonald's or Burger King, but under a Five Guys. If you're looking for a quick, down and dirty, greasy bite, you can't go wrong with a build your own burger. Made fresh to go and full of flavor, and there are a variety of options. Their Oreo mint milkshake is banging too. *For burgers in this area I alternate between Jake's, (chain/most "fast food" ish), Midway Grill (small business/home made feel) and Happy Days (best quality of the three.)

    This was our onion ring order.
    J K.

    So disappointing, I got my order to find soggy onion rings, half full. Plus chips half full. What a rip off!

    ""CLOSED""!

    This review is not about food quality. July 6, 2022, I ordered 2 sandwiches and a strawberry shake and paid for it online to be picked up at Thorndale, PA store. I went into the restaurant and asked for my order. The assistant manager told me they didn't have any Shakes. I told her I already paid for the complete order online. She then told me that there wasn't any way to see the order, because their system was down and they could not obtain WIFI. So I asked for a refund. She told me that there was no way to give a refund back, because they couldn't see the order. I showed her the order from my phone. But she then said since their registers/system couldn't see, so NO REFUND. I asked for her to call the manager or owner. She tried calling the "so-called" manager on her cell phone but wasn't able to get anyone to answer and she said the mailbox was Full. I went home to see if I can cancel or get a refund online, but Wayback website there wasn't anyway. I tried to call another store, but the same thing happen asking me to leave a message and was told "The Mailbox is Full". July 7, 2022. So I decided to go back to Wayback in Thorndale and figured if they can't give me a refund, then give me the original order. So I parked in front of the store at 3:30 pm and found out the STORE WAS CLOSED!! I called several other Wayback restaurants and 2 out of the 3 no one was answering! I finally called the one in West Grove PA and the manager told me he was surprised that the Thorndale location was Closed. He said they where having problems with West Chester and Kennettt Sq locations. I WILL NEVER ORDER ANYTHING FROM THIS PLACE AGAIN, IF THERE IS AN AGAIN.

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    They messed up my order. They were supposed to give an Oreo milk and gave me 3 Chocolates and didn't put ketchup on my burger

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    The service is friendly. The food is fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is calm, relaxing, and is so well worth while. I love it here.

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    It's definitely great for us in the Thorndale area, if I don't want to make the haul down trafficky 30 bypass to Exton for a Five Guys, I will no doubt hit up Jake's to satisfy the craving.

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    My husband and I went to The Social for the first time Saturday. It was about 2:30 pm. Place wasn't…read morecrowded, several people around the bar and a couple of tables with couples. Ambiance was nice enough and the music playing was a fantastic mix of classic rock. We both started with soup. My husband with the gumbo with cornbread and me with a daily special mushroom and brisket soup. Both were wonderful. The cornbread is off the hook and the gumbo was so flavorful with a really nice kick. Entrees were the pistachio crusted chicken for my husband. Crispy on the outside, juicy inside with crabmeat on top, served with garlicky mashed potatoes and some veggies. I had the shrimp and grits which is a go to item for me and they out did themselves. Shrimp was perfectly cooked and the grits were delicious with Tasso ham; just the right bite with some spice. Service was pleasant if a little slow but the food and music more than made up for it. Overall a great experience. We will definitely be back!!

    We stopped in here after many a drive by. We are always on the hunt for a good chicken and waffles…read moreand here we found a tasty one. The chicken was nicely crispy and moist and it appeared to be two boneless thigh pieces. The waffle was thin and light and eggy almost like a brioche dough. The syrup was a cholula maple which was all over. I would have preferred a side of it to put it exactly where I wanted it. I say that because there was also a side of potatoes and two slices of bacon on the plate, both which were good but didn't bring anything to the plate. I would have preferred a bit more waffle and maybe a bacon crumble. My dining partner ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich which was absent of any heat. It was well prepared, just not what was ordered. Service was pleasant and efficient.

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