The best part about Timbuktu is how it genuinely has the feel of an eatery from 30+ years ago. Food is pretty good, maybe a 7-8/10, but the nostalgia is easily a 10. Also, in a world filled with little credit card readers asking for tips at every purchase, it's a breath of fresh air to go to an establishment which isn't even aware that credit cards exist. read more

Just bar food and tons of local regulars, not too much to see on the inside but friendly service

It's like walking back into 1990 every time I eat here. Such great fond memories of the simplicity of old Andover and the colorful and charismatic members of the volunteer fire department of that late 80s-early 90s. Timbuk is like a time capsule of goodness and friendship. The burger are dialed, by far the best dive bar burger in south central Kansas. I'm a fan of the fried bottle caps and the totes. Crispy totes, aways cooked and salted on point not over kill. ITS CASH ONLY so come prepared. I suggest a Coors banquet, the old Andover way. read more

Absolutely my favorite place for a good old fashioned burger. The atmosphere is fine and during the day for lunch, it is quiet and convenient. The service is fantastic! read more

Whenever I'm in Andover I make sure to stop here. A very good cheeseburger. The server/bartender always takes care of you. Besides the short ceiling, it's just a little bar and grill. They always look busy at night. But remember to bring cash. No cards accepted. But for a good bacon cheeseburger, you have to stop by! read more

Small and dark place! Very outdated, and the food is terrible. I ordered a burger to try it, it was dry and very plain and no flavor

Great food and pricing. Don't go there for the ambiance...none. But food and socializing worth the trip. Try it!

Came in to get a burger to satisfy my craving, and was not disappointed!!!! Delicious fried appetizers and greasy burgers from Yoder meats!!!!! Great service on top!!! The lovely ladies heard me say "I may need a Benadryl" and one of them served me the best Benadryl I've ever had loved it. 10/10 will be back. read more

Timbuktu Bar & Grill - What's left - Bars Near Me - Andover, Kansas

If you're on the hunt for a terrific cheeseburger and a cold brew- this place is perfect. We biked from Wichita on the Red Bud Trail to Timbuktu in Andover. Had a burger and a beer and pedaled our way back to ICT. Very fun trip on. A Saturday with friends. The place is not fancy, but it offers dependably great service and terrific fried food! read more

My 2nd visit in 6 years living in Andover. First one disappointed and this one did too. Ordered drinks and appetizers at 5:40, drinks came out pretty quick, appetizers came out at 6:40. An hour for fried okra and cheese sticks (which were still cold in the middle)??? Items you throw in a deep fried and walk away??? Wow, just wow. I didn't t feel that they were super busy, there were empty tables around. Drinks were good, beer only, no liquor and better take cash with you (ATM onsite). read more

Cold beer (red, if you prefer), good burgers, nice patio, and lots of other fried stuff. Seriously..can you go wrong? Try the jalapeno relish and some waffle fries. I'd honestly say the burger is in the top five in the metro area. read more

Timbuktu Bar & Grill - Beer with the icicle frosty - Bars Near Me - Andover, Kansas

Very prompt and nice waitress with awesome burgers and crinkle cut fries! Gourmet popcorn while you wait was a nice touch too! Give it a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

Average bar food. Food took a long time to come out. Would have been ok if the food was great but it was just ok. Wait staff was not friendly. She never brought the check so we had to go find her. Then she informed us that they don't take cards. We went to their ATM which charges 2.75 + whatever your bank charges! What a scam! read more

Good burgers and beer. Nice folks and family friendly. Try the corn fritters! The patio is great when the weather cooperates. Don't forget the jalapeño relish! read more

Timbuktu Bar & Grill - Bars Near Me - Andover, Kansas

Best sandwich in town. Great service and atmosphere. Cold drinks and pool. Great local bar with the best burgers.

The only bar in Andover. It seems like a dive on the outside (and probably inside) but the staff was very friendly. The person at the bar even asked my name, and used it every time she spoke with me. The cook was just as friendly, if not more, when she brought my food out. I had the Jr with pickle relish and waffle fries, and that was more than enough food for me. Very good! Would have liked if it wasn't served on a styrofoam plate, but oh well. Beer cold, food delicious. Check it out! read more

Favorite place in Andover! Food is amazing. Great burgers, nachos, fried pickles, corn fritters etc. staff is always friendly. It is cash only but they conveniently have a ATM there. read more

Just try it. Best burger around. Add on the curly fries. Get the corn nugs as an appetizer and wash it down with a cold lite brewski.

Really great burgers. Try the jalapeño relish! Mainly a burger, fries, bar food type place. If your in Andover or even 13th and East Wichita try it. Plus it's a bar, so drinks and pool tables. During the day they aren't super busy, so it's a great option for lunch. Nice crispy fries, including curly. Yumm! Great grilled onions on your burger! They have a bunch of appetizers, plenty of options. They have specials also. read more

My favorite burger and beer joint. When it's nice we love to hang out on the patio. Burgers made fresh by hand. Beers ice cold. Great service especially from Diane! NOTE: bring cash. No credit cards here. They do have an ATM read more

This cash-only dive bar has a great burger. Really. And that old-school charm that is hard to duplicate. They also know how to serve a cold beer... and the Coronas with lime almost slayed me.! read more

Timbuktu is about how it sounds it's going to be. A funny little hole in the wall that brings out everyone in town, young and old, rich and broke. It's really got a movie quality about it. They claim to have the "Best Burgers in the World", and they are really awesome and then there's always their jalapeno Beer if you think can handle it. I loved that people were yelling "Howdy Joe" to get free chips. Too funny. It's worth a visit, and then go back again in the summer for the patio - they have misters and sidewalk chalk for the kids. (I think locals sunbathe here.) Beware - it's cash only. read more

I traveled to "Main St" in the "city" of Andover to visit a dive bar whose burgers have become notorious in Wichita, though maybe it's just because the name is pretty catchy. After all, Timbuktu is a city in the African nation of Mali and was the center of Islam in the continent for the 15th and 16th century. More importantly, it was popularized by comedians in the middle 20th century for having a funny name. Also included were places such as Kalamazoo and Lake Titicaca. The Andover Timbuktu doesn't offer much spiritual guidance, but allows you to find religion at the bottom of a mug, or perhaps a mason jar. It's the type of place that only has the domestics on tap, and during certain days of the week it's cheaper to order a pitcher of beer than a glass. More importantly, they also serve half pound burgers the way they were meant to be served - stacked up, not out. Why so many places around here insist on taking their ground beef and shaping it into a small Frisbee, I'll never know, but by forming the patty to fit within the confines of the bun, you get some depth, which means that that when cooking, the exterior can get the crispy caramelized surfaces and the interior can remain juicy (theoretically, depending on the cook). The cheese and bun were ordinary, and the fries weren't fresh (though offering tots and waffle fries was nice), but that patty was cooked well enough to make me a fan, though it might have been a little leaner than I would have liked. Also fan-inducing was the jalapeno relish and grilled onions they offer to slap on the burger for you. I thought the amount they gave me was going to be too much heat, but it worked well against the burger and, of course, the cold beer. I can't see traveling all the way from Wichita to Timbuktu for the burger, but I can certainly understand why some do. This is how the cheap classic-style burgers in Wichita should be served. read more

We tried Timbuktu a few weeks ago since I've always wondered do they really have the "World's Best Burger" as the banner said on the outside of the building for years. Well, to be honest, it was a good burger for sure! I had the classic burger with cheese and waffle fries. Hubby had the classic burger with krinkle cut and an iced tea (I had a water). The tea was in a huge glass which was nice so he didn't even need a refill. The burger was very filling and the fries were good and fresh. The burger was seasoned well and cooked to perfection. We really enjoyed it. We didn't try the Jalepeno relish but i've heard it was good. The price isn't bad but I really think the waitress inflated my total big time. On the menu it said it included chips but she gave us a choice of fries as well and it didn't say if it was an extra charge or not. 2 burgers with fries and 1 iced tea and a water came to $24???? For lunch I thought that as a little steep, although the food was good. The burgers were $7 each and the tea was $2.50 so I figure our bill with tip would be under $20 but if they charge extra for fries, I guess that's where the extra charge was (I wasn't given a receipt, just a word of mouth total) If you are looking for decor, you wont get it here because you are in a bar (which you'd realize when you saw the outside) but if you want a pretty good burger, give em a try! read more

So disappointed in the service, order was wrong but never got an apology or anything! Neither waitress was remotely friendly or kind. :-( Shocked to find they only accept cash or checks...WHO still accepts checks? No other information was taken down i.e., phone #, drivers license, etc. Very disappointing! read more

Good burgers in the middle of nowhere. Friendly service, good bar food. Only downside is they only accept cash and checks. read more

Great burgers and pork fritter sandwich and the fried pickles are amazing! Cheap drink specials daily too! read more

Timbuktu Bar & Grill - a truck parked in front of a restaurant - Bars Near Me - Andover, Kansas

Great burger and waffle fries. Loved the jalapeño relish. Service was very friendly and attentive. Great stop for a burger and a beer

This place defines what it means to go to a dive bar and have a good burger. The burger is quite large. If you want to wash it down with a Coors Light, this is the place for you. If you expect ambiance, a local craft beer menu, or anything other than a burger to eat, then go somewhere else! read more

Occasionally frequent this establishment and service is not speedy as they try to run the whole bar with one waitress, but burgers are good. It took 50 minutes tonight to get my cheeseburger. Next time I'll go to the grocery store cook my own Burger it will take less time read more

Great place to hang out. Only domestic beers no other mixed drinks or imports. Although Best burgers in town! read more

Great quality burgers and sides, very friendly. Be ready to wait if there is a rush, it's a small kitchen but worth it.

Wife & I have been to Timbuktu numerous times since 1998. Besides to good folk who patronize the business, the food and drinks are GREAT, reasonable and fulfilling. Love having pool and darts to play when one needs to move around a bit after a great meal and couple of beers. No matter from where you come, it's a trip well worth your time to visit. read more

I was very tempted to give this place a 2 star rating but could not do so simply because the burgers here are very good. The overall atmosphere, cleanliness, and speed of service are all lacking but gosh darn it the burgers are still great. I have been here probably 5 or 6 times since moving to Kansas and I will probably be back but I would warn would-be patrons that the wait times for food can be quite lengthy. The overall atmosphere is typical of a small town "hole in the wall" bar and the cleanliness and condition of the building are somewhat off-putting but the burgers are still very good and the beer is cold and cheap. On that note, be aware that this place does not have a full bar. They have a few domestic beers on tap and probably a little more extensive selection of bottles and cans but do not serve mixed drinks. You should also be aware that they currently only take cash (there is an ATM in the building). The building is not very big but they do have a patio out back that is enjoyable during good weather. read more

If you want crappy service and bar tenders with a 'tude this is a great place. Definitely off my list of places to go.

Cold beer and burgers here at this hometown favorite but burgers don't seem to be as good as they once where. Not sure what's different but they just are not as good. Enjoyed the red beer and the jalapeño relish and the fried mushrooms are a tasty treat. I've been back twice and yes the burgers are still good but I can't put my finger on why they just are not as good as in the past. If you ride a motorcycle this seems to be a popular hang for the riders as well. They only sell beer here and no stiff stuff. Give it a try for yourself, it's still a great place to eat. read more

Cash only and the bartender was super rude at last call, too concerned with getting out of there instead of her customers that were still enjoying their drinks. read more

Great pub food. You can tell the burgers are fresh and handmade. The prices are good as well.

I usually take my food to go but staff is always very nice and burgers are great, I like the curly fries!

The food wasn't good! Example grill cheese 2 pieces of bread with butter to slices of American cheese, not toasted and the cheese was still cold. read more