This place feels super nostalgic. I grew up in the 90s/2000s and it feels like a time capsule with the photos on the wall and the overall atmosphere. I love that they have a mini arcade, which is tucked away by the bathrooms. And to be mentioned, the bathrooms are for only one person at a time. I got a burger and it was soooo good! The fries were good and the fried onions were good when hot and fresh. My husband had the chicken sandwich and it was okay. But from the looks of it most people I saw got burgers. The staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, it was a good dinner. A family member suggested that we eat there because the food is pretty good. We weren't disappointed. read more

Solid choice for best hometown burger place in Rockwall! New restaurants come and go like Spring flowers in Rockwall, but Joe Willy's was one of the original 6 or 7. The fact that it is not only still here, but still booming - says a lot! Park in the huge lot out front, walk to the counter and order. Basic all-american burgers, chicken sammies, or CFS - with fries, onion rings, or fried mushrooms on the side. Wholesone goodness! When they call your name; get your food and carry it to the condiment bar. Add whatever veggies, sauces, or gravy you need - then sit wherever you want to enjoy it. The whole town comes through these doors, so you will see neighbors & friends if you live here in Rockwall. You'll also see your family photos on the walls; the walls are blanketed with hundreds of framed pics - all taken at JWilly's - teams, bday parties, prom-dates, and just family fun! The pics draw me back year after year! read more

Always exceptional service, atmosphere and food. I'm reviewing from Yelp, so here's the rub: the published menu does NOT reflect the 2x cost of the shakes. I ordered based on the $3 costs, and got a $23+ bill for 3 shakes. Revise your prices, pls. I was more than taken by surprise by that unexpected price increase. I'll probably just go to Cold Stone Creamery or Baskin Robbins if I want to pay for premium dairy. read more

Hit & Miss at this longtime Rockwall restaurant. I've had burgers that were dryer than sand and others as juicy as can be. Staff has always been friendly, it's definitely a family atmosphere and prices are reasonable. It's a go to because my father in law loves it. read more

The burgers are delicious. You serve yourself they give the burger to you open faced and then you go to their burger/salad bar and put whatever you want on the burger. But the atmosphere is really good. read more

Old timey burger and fries place. Prices are fair, burgers are good and they have a wide selection of craft root beers and sodas. The cool thing is they cook the burger to preference ( ie. Medium) and they have a nice burger bar offering toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, pickles etc. I ordered a patty melt and it was delicious the onions were sweet. read more

We had 4 burgers and fries after a volleyball tournament and they were great. A little on the pricey side, but what isn't these days. Burgers were cooked great and fries were good too. Definitely would come back if we were ever in the area and needed a burger fix. read more

We love Joe Willys! One of our favorite places to stop in. Service is great, very friendly staff and the food is always top notch, especially the milkshakes. Great family place! read more

Went to Joe Willie's after a long day of shopping. Such a fun vibe. I was able to enjoy a delicious burger while catching up with my girlies. Absolutely loved the service. I honestly can't complain. Nice mom and pop burger joint. Definitely going back! read more

Love their hamburgers and fries and the atmosphere. Great place for after game gatherings.

Great. Burger and even better fries. I love the condiment bar that includes hot gravy. Very long lines are lunch time show that it's a popular place. They don't have combo meals. Every thing is a la cart. The atmosphere is super casual with a lot of sports teams photos on the walk and kids in the booths. Love the milk shakes. My daughter enjoyed a kid meal. read more

Joe Willy's - American Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Normally I don't mention anything like this but it bugged me. We brought my parents here while they were visiting. It was great and the food was tasty. We came back on a Saturday, different people but same gal and a different guy. Basketball fries were half way full, my little girl even noticed. Not one worker smiled at us. I stood in line while the gals behind the counter smiled and served refills to people walking up, not once asked if I needed a refill. I had to ask for one. Then the gal turned her back and walked away. As soon as the guy handed my cup, the gal turned back smiled and the next person and asked if she could help them. 3 gals here, 2 white and one Burnet. Blonde guy and 2 white gals really don't like people of color. We are native Americans .. don't like Texas , then go somewhere else. One new gals showed up and had smiles for everyone. Makes a difference. Food was half way decent but service ppl before 4pm suck . read more

It's no wonder this restaurant is a Rockwall staple! It's so good!! First time here last night abs we loved it. Burgers, chicken nuggets, ranch so good you want to drink it and some tasty milkshakes were enjoyed. 10/10 recommend supporting this small business. read more

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Great ambience, great staff!! Everyone is happy, good is fun and good. Great family place to eat.

Joe Willy's is like a hometown version of Fuddruckers, but simpler and about 15% cheaper. What sets Joe Willy's in Rockwall apart is their connection to High School students in the area. Posters adorn the windows and walls, and more than 1,000 framed photos show friends and locals past and present going back 15 years or longer. The restaurant frequently hosts fundraisers and spirit nights, and is a epicenter of the community for meetings, family gatherings and meals out with friends. In a county full of great burgers Joe Willy's is always a solid pick, the condiment bar gives you endless options for toppings and many locals swear by the homemade gravy or warm hickory sauce. This is a place where locals come to eat, relax and laugh. For some it's a right of passage... a time in their life. For others it's the only choice for a big Burger on a Sunday afternoon. Either way, it's certainly a part of what makes Rockwall, Rockwall. read more

Just wasn't impressed with the whole experience here. Nice place but really don't like a walk up order place. Want to order from my table and have them bring it to me. Don't like having to get back up and go get my food when it's ready read more

The food here is a little fattening, however I still like going here because I do like the vibe this place has and the service. I love going here but it's hard for me to eat healthy here, but I definitely recommend this place if you want delicious tasting American style burgers in rockwall. read more

First time visiting! We ordered burgers and onions rings to go. The burgers had the cold items separate from the hot and it was amazing! So glad we found this place. read more

First time here at Joe Willy's and won't be my last. I ordered the burger basket which included a drink. I substituted onion rings for the fries which had an up charge of $1.50 but was well worth the price. The burger basket with rings was huge with more than enough rings to share. read more

Joe Willy's - Just an example of walls in restaurant. - American Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

ONION RINGS are why you go here. From the 1970s on Greenville Ave in Dallas till the current location in Rockwall this iconic eatery has served up incredible onion rings. The fries can be sporadic from truly exceptional to overcooked. Burgers are build your own and the burger bar is outstanding. Don't forget the home style gravy. Drinks are refilled to your content. Staff are mainly young people but they always reflect the owners. The walls are adorned with pictures of kids who ate here over the years. The place is extremely cleans and reminds you of the old burger joints. Don't forget the cookies and ice cream. On July 4,2023 we lost the man who owned the place. Rick Bassinger started out on Greenville Ave as a kid. He later bought the place and it was his life. read more

Great hamburgers and we enjoyed a basket of the onion rings. Love that they have a toppings bar set up so you can customize your burger. Reasonably priced and delicious food! read more

JOE WILLY'S ONION RINGS ARE THE BEST! I know I say that every time but they really are!! Came here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and the line was all the way to the door by the time we left. In spite of all the other burger places here in Rockwall, this place does a great business because they offer quality delicious burgers without breaking your wallet (are you paying attention Snuffer's with your $9.50 burgers??). If you're not counting calories, be sure to check out their hand spun milkshakes! Their peanut butter milk shakes are pure heaven!!! The other reason I love supporting Joe Willy's is because they're family oriented and they are HUGE community supporters. Every time the local high school hosts a track meet, Joe Willy's steps up and donates food. They also allow school organizations and families with debilitating medical expenses to hold fundraisers events. When I'm in the mood for a burger, Joe Willy's will get my business every time! read more

Joe Willy's - American Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Great food as always. The rating isn't about the food. While we were eating a group of teens (8 maybe) came in to order. No one was wearing a mask. Even though there are several signs up about wearing a mask to order, no one said anything. When I picked up my food I said something to the server. Her response was "sorry". I said that wasn't good enough and asked for a manager. She said there wasn't a manager working, that they (the young ladies taking orders and serving) were the only people working. Wow! Kinda thinking joe Willy's needs an assertive manager on duty at all times when open and Covid guidelines need to be enforced for all guests. read more

I have been here many times, but this is the first time to order the Philly Cheesesteak. Very very good. I recommend. read more

Joe Willy's - Cheesesteak with onions and peppers and a side order of fries. - American Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Great food and good times. Fries cut fresh every day and onion rings are the bomb. Delicious milk shakes. Courteous staff.

CheeseburgerThis is pretty decent hamburgers, but my meal was over $17!!! Outrageous, I just got the basic burger and fries? And they gave me a bunch of ranch dressing, that I don't know what I'm gonna do with??? Yelp needs to update the prices for this place! read more

Joe Willy's - Bunch of ranch dressing I didn't ask for... Do ppl use that for a burger and fries? - American Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Joe Willy's Burgers have flavor and will keep you coming back for more. We have tried almost everything on the menu now, and can say everything is delicious. The staff are very friendly and the vibe is always very inviting. read more

Went there for lunch and the chicken fried steak was way over cooked. I tried to cut it and the breading cracked and flew off my plate which then allowed me to see the very small piece of meat inside which was brown around the edges and tough due to the amount of overcooking. My daughter got the chicken strips and there was a texture issue that was not good on those and they were rubbery. We left because we didn't want to get sick. I will say that the manager did handle this in a quick manner for me so maybe it was just an off day. read more

Joe Willy's - Tough Chicken Fried Steak - American Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Best little place in Rockwall consistently good, French fries are amazing! Try the patty melt it's awesome! Great place to make a burger the way you like it! read more

Skylar was so helpful to me with my large group getting us seated. The food was delicious 10/10 burger and came out in a timely manner. would recommend for a family night out! read more

We went as a family and the pricing plus portion sizes were great. Fun atmosphere for little kids.

best onion rings in town! The service is always great and it's a local eatery that you can rely on to provide good food.

Great burgers. Service can be slow. But it's definitely worth the wait. Ice cream is great too!

Just ate here with friends a couple days ago. There are so many positive things to say about Joe Willy's I almost don't know where to begin... Okay. So, first word of advice is check out the menu and decide what you want before you enter the restaurant. The reason for this is that as soon as one enter there is a lot to take in: a cabinet with pure, cane sugar Dr Pepper; a 1950's era Coca-Cola cool box; a tub of iced-down Mexican Coca-Cola (also made with pure cane sugar); and a plethora of Old School sodas and micro-brew "root" beer. Ordering is done by way of a walk-up counter and one can order fountain soft drinks or iced tea there, if bottled soda is not desired. Joe Willy's uses Pepsi products and pellet (aka: crunchy) ice. We ordered the chicken fried steak with "frings." Chicken fried steak was fork tender, rings were definitely homemade, and the fries were skin on, which I happened to love. Everything was fresh and tasted great! There is a buffet outfitted with very fresh "fixins" for burgers and both cream and mushroom gravy for the chicken fried steak and chicken, so one can pick the style of gravy and heap on as much as one wants. Dessert fare includes homemade milkshakes made with Blue Bell® ice cream, freshly baked cookies of several varieties, and candies for the kiddies who just have to have it. Quaint and clean, Joe Willy's did not disappoint. The staff was very friendly and the restroom was also clean AND stocked. I will do Joe Willy's again, for sure. Only reason it doesn't get five stars is the limited menu and counter ordering. I prefer to be waited on at a table and would have appreciated more menu options. Nevertheless, good place to eat! Hope this review helps you pick your lunch or dinner spot! Be well. Eat well. Cheers! read more

Food was pretty good. Burger was a little dryer than I was expecting but good for its portion size.

Went here for lunch, the place is cute, lots of seating, and friendly staff. We split the cheeseburger with cheddar. Fried onion rings, crunchy and tasty. Fried pickles very well done, the best I've had. The homemade Ranch dressing is wonderful and free! I love the condiments bar where you can dress your own burger or sandwich with fresh produce and the Ranch! Bbq sauce and gravy. I appreciated the volume of the music - you could have a private conversation. Great place! read more

Joe Willy's - 1/2 LB. Burger - American Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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I used to boast about the chicken fried steak like crazy. It was more than half the size of the plate and it was homemade. After a few years I've returned to find out they've been replaced with a low quality chicken fried steak substitute.Which is sad because made this trip specifically to have this meal I always remembered being amazing, now the fries on the other hand used to be trash but this time they were really good. One of the cool things about Joe Willys is the salad bar that has several kettles of their homemade gravy and barbecue sauce. read more

Joe Willy's - American Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Love this place, from the moment you walk in everyone is so friendly and helpful and the food is GREAT!!! Fantastic burgers and the onion rings are to die for read more

Good ol hamburger and fries. Portions are great. You buy the burger, then build it off the salad bar. I AM HERE for the fried pickles y'all...... Mmmmmmmm, mmmmmmm! They are battered with what seems like the chicken tender batter. So so good. Also, I like to order off the kids meal, and they don't charge you an arm and a leg to do that as an adult. I think its less than a buck. Don't be fooled by the regular or basket portion. The basket is for a table, regular can be shared. I also love that little bit of char they get on my patty. Yes. We love Joe Willy's, and we will be back! read more

Joe Willy's - 1/3 lb burger, regular fries, regular fried pickle. - American Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Great service, clean tables, great chicken sandwich, and good ice tea. Will definitely be back .