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    Wayback Burgers - Wake Forest

    3.7 (46 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Salad, Hot Dogs
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Rebecca M.

    Wayback Burgers was my choice for lunch. It is in the Wheatfield Shopping Center in Wake Forest. Parking was easy enough to find at lunch. I had checked out the menu online so was puzzled at first when only part of the menu was listed on the wall. The full menus are hidden in front of the cash register if you don't want to order one of the pricey burgers. You could also order on the website. I was greeted when I entered by both employees and given some time to look over the menu. I went with the single patty as I wasn't sure if the double would be too much for me. I was happy with the single and liked I could customize it with cheddar cheese and tomato and lettuce. I added on fries and a drink and thought the amount of fries was very generous. It was a good burger and the single was a good size for me. My name was taken for my order and I thought I'd be called when it was ready and it was but it was also delivered to the table. Wayback Burgers has a good amount of tables inside and more tables on a patio. Although it seemed most were ordering to go or just picking up.

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    Catherine J.

    Restaurant was clean upon entry and service was attentive. They were a bit busy and probably understaffed for the traffic that was there when we visited. Food was made fresh when I ordered so there's a bit of a longer wait than some might expect. I think it's a good burger spot especially for the price. It's not a "McDonald's burger" :) I ordered the Carolina burger. I'm always a bit skeptical of people's slaw and chili around here because it's the south, we like our slaw and chili a certain way but it was very good. My only suggestion would be to grill the buns to give it that extra flavor but that's just a personal preference of mine.

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    Kelly S.

    Clean restaurant, good fresh food for a chain burger type place. It took a little longer than a fast food type place which was a good sign that it was being made fresh. Staff was friendly and I had no issues using the Free Burger with $10 purchase you get if you download the app. Parents of young kids - I noted 2 high chairs and this is an acceptable atmosphere / place to bring children.

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    Chris H.

    Wayback Burgers is a relatively new addition to the recently completed Wheatfield Shopping Plaza on Forestville Road in Wake Forest. It's nice, it's clean and there is ample parking. The staff were friendly and attentive. My order came out quick and was brought to the table. I went with the A-1 Burger with a side of onion rings (breath mint needed after). It was good and tasty. The onions rings could have been a bit crisper and they needed more seasoning. They offer an array of dipping sauces for them. I went with the chiplote. It went well with the rings. Overall a 3.75. I'll definitely be back to try one of the other burgers soon and maybe the free milk shake I have for signing up for the text alerts.

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    Kim C.

    Went to Wayback Burger for the first time. Had a huge hamburger craving and wanted to try something new. I was a little taken aback at the prices, so was really hoping for a great burger. The burgers were good, but nothing special to write home about. We got singles as we thought this would be enough, with no sides. Either get double or a side of you are hungry. You walk up to the counter to order and I do have to say that every was very clean and I was promptly asked for my order. I let them know I had ordered on line. The did this while sitting in the parking lot as I didn't just want to stand in front of a menu reading everything before I ordered. Glad I went in almost immediately as the Yelp app told me my food would be ready in 25 minutes. They weren't busy at all so my food was ready fast. All in all not bad, but there are much better places to get a great burger for the same price (or less).

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    Mike B.

    A new outlet of chain Wayback Burgers is open in Wake Forest. Located in the new(ish) Wheatfield Commons strip center on Rogers Branch Road. Stopped in for lunch during the soft opening. It's a small shop, with a dozen tables. Order at the counter at the back, dine-in food is delivered to the table. It's a basic menu - a couple of pre-configured burgers, or build your own. Fries and onion rings plus shakes. Service is friendly and quick. Food is prepared to order. The team is well staffed and despite the fact that the shop was busy, time from order to service was less than 10 minutes. I tried the Classic. A nice sized patty is prepared medium/well - just a little pink. It's topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, chopped raw onion and pickle. Meat prepared perfectly. Toppings crisp and fresh and the whole thing is piping hot when served. Can't beat a well-executed burger. Fries are skin-on, thick cut. Lightly salted. Served nice and crispy, as fries should be. Fair warning - this is a fairly expensive burger. Not exactly at bargain at $8.29. Delicious, yes. A good spot for the occasional splurge, yes. A regular stop for a quick burger at lunch? Probly not.

    Valerie V.

    Decent. Not amazing. Burger was good but nothing special about it. I got the sautéed onions and Swiss cheese with lettuce tomato and mayo. Get a free milkshake if you sign up for emails and texts.

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    Burgers were to well done and dried out I don't think I would go there again very expensive for what I got

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    Food was amazing and the service was on point . Everyone enjoyed their burger and my son loved his chicken sandwich

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    One of the best burgers I've ever had from a somewhat of a fast food restaurant. Definitely recommend

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    Not bad for a burger joint, service was good, burger was ok, frys were ok, mike shake was very good! Will go there again!

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    Just ok. Left me feeling bloated and not well nourished. Burger was very greasy. Not my favorite.

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    Fast and really nice people. I had got tired of burgers but this place is really good the ghost pepper burger is good and spicy

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