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    Jakes

    4.1 (92 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese and Classic Double Cheeseburger
    Alyssa K.

    The lady at the window was very sweet and gave us time to order. The restaurant was so cute and had an old timey feeling! The food was incredible--one of the best burgers I've had, buffalo mac and cheese was the best thing by far, and the quesadilla was new and yummy. Got these three things, a side of fries, and onion rings--came out to be just under $45.

    Bottlecap Burger
    Don J.

    Good lunch or dinner stop between Dallas and Austin with easy on/off access to I-35. The Bottlecap Burger features two beef patties topped with cheese and breaded jalapeño chips. Their signature poppyseed buns are wonderfully soft and fluffy. Fries were also decent, although slightly on the brown side. Several beers on tap and even more available by the can or bottle. Spacious patio is comfortable in nice weather as long as you don't mind the roar of traffic on I-35. Our server Melanie was great.

    Hamburger Size (covers my whole hand!)
    Michelle D.

    So every once and a while we venture to Dallas and some reason always happen to drive when we need a meal. Tired of the traditional fast food restaurants we happened upon this place. We were looking for a little more unique but still drive thru status if you know what I'm sayin'. These hamburgers are BIG. As big or bigger than my palm for sure. Flavor wise...maybe could have used a little extra seasoning for my taste. But, if your looking for something that's portion enough to fill your tummy and settle that hunger rumble - this is your joint.

    Devoured the Works, Loaded Fries, Chips and Queso, Patty Melt and Cookies and Crème shake

    Great Burgers, fantastic service! The shakes were delicious, and Mari, our server, was kind and helpful!

    The Works Burger

    Food was great and so was our service. Will be returning. Multiple televisions available for a nice drink to pass the time while waiting for food.

    Cheeseburger and onion rings
    bec s.

    Service and yummy cheeseburger and onion rings. Waitress seating. Homemade buns I think either topped with seeds or not. I got the one with seeds and was really good and fresh. Hubby got the plain bun. The seeds though were a little messy eating. Onion rings were homemade I think. Very good. They have beer too there. Fast off I35 going north. A lot of older people there so you know a good place!

    Hot Hickory Quesadilla and Jalapeno Bottle Cap Burger
    Millicent V.

    Alexis was so nice and helpful, as this was our first visit here. We ordered the Jalapeño Bottle Cap Burger and Hot Hickory Chicken Quesadillas and split them both. It was veryyyy filling. The booths had a little comfy seat, so that was also nice. Oh we also had the queso and chips. IT WAS a big portion and extra yummy as well. Ty to manager on deck too. I didn't get her name.

    Bacon bleu
    Elizabeth A. H.

    They have a drive through, but with burgers this good eat at the restaurant! My burger and fries were both amazing. I opted for cheese fries and was not disappointed. The service was friendly and atmosphere was casual with TVs showing sports. I got the bacon blue burger and it was messy but tasted divine. I ordered grilled onions with it instead of fresh.

    Susan P.

    Could you please open in Spring, TX? I mean why should Waco have all the fun? Best burgers, hot, fresh and perfectly seasoned. Beer battered onion rings, crunchy good. White cheese nuggets, fabulous. Soda served in frosted mugs. Absolutely the most delightful serving team. Upbeat and handling the crowd with aplomb. Please come to Spring, we are hungry for what you are serving. Or The Woodlands. Humble? Tomball even.

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    Gracie S.

    Good food good service good friends good vibes 10/10 place - I love when I get poppyseeds stuck in my teeth after eating my burger. It's like a game having my friends pick them out of my teeth. Jasmine was a great waitress !

    The Jake with onion rings
    Elise M.

    I was so excited to see the Jakes in Waco as I have great memories of visiting Jakes for awesome burgers in Dallas years ago. We stopped for lunch on a Sunday afternoon roadtrip back to Austin. The atmosphere inside is clean and open with a good sized patio outside which is right next to the highway but has plenty of seating for groups and TVs. The Jake burger was tasty, and I really enjoyed the onion rings. The kids enjoyed the kids burger and Mac and cheese and loved that chips and queso is an option for a kids side. Service was a little slow but overall we had a good experience and would recommend this spot for a good burger when in the area.

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    1 year ago

    The buffalo chicken sandwich was amazing, and the service by Colby M. Was even better!!!

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    1 year ago

    great service, great food, and we LOVED ETHAN IN THE ORANGE. He remembered my order from months ago!!

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    1 year ago

    Love all the food amazing burgers and appetizers the atmosphere is awesome great patio with plenty of TVs to watch sports!

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    Loved Aniyah!! Great service and yummy food! They even had a VERY good margarita- not too sweet...just right!

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    Great food but I sat in the drive thru for 30 minutes. Kid at the window was hiding on his phone while my food sat behind him ready to go.

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    Best bacon blue burger in town!!! And my server Ally H was just as amazing! Will definitely eat here again!!

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    2 years ago

    Food was great! Dave gave us great service! The burgers, quesadillas and chicken sandwich were great!

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    The food and service was great. Our server Payton was fantastic. Walked in and Baylor was playing so the environment was loud but positive.

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    Food was great! Super fun low key environment. Nelissa was an amazing server. Knowledgeable, upbeat, engaging and fun!

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    Great food prices are a little steep but the food was hot and the wait was not as long.

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    Our servers name was Tony ! He was friendly and great customer service will definitely be back again

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