Could not love this place more! The best smash burger in Wichita. I'd also give them the award for the best fries in Wichita, which may need a little salt added, but that's probably good for those who don't need as much sodium as I think I do. They make their own patties and cut fresh fries, not just ordering off the Sysco truck. I love the atmosphere, but I'm a sucker for an authentic dive, so if you think a place is dirty because there may be some strategically placed duct tape covering a tear in the vinyl, it might not be for you. Also, you'd better like the smell of a beefy griddle. Be sure to ask for the chili burger every time! read more

Awesome experience at a small Mom & Pop with great burgers..I had the double cheeseburger, my friend had the ultimate. Good food, great service. Will be returning again and again. read more

Ty's is the best burgers in Wichita! I have been going for years, and really enjoy the food and the staff!

Ty's has been around since the 50's but is one of those places you won't stumble upon if you are not in the know. I was born in Wichita and have a lot of family here so I started coming as a kid. They are only open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday, so it is not somewhere I frequent on my visits. My last trip, I was leaving on a Thursday and met my Papa for lunch. The burgers were just what I remember. It is a smash style burger, pressed on a flat top to maximize the flavor and texture. It is a thin patty, but a tasty one. It is a simple burger, but hits all the spots. What REALLY gets me are the rings. Good golly they know how to make some onion rings. They're perfection. It is everything you hope your order of onion rings will be, but rarely are. Ty's is a small places that is well worn and comfortable. My last visit, the clientele was mostly made up of mature people and police officers. Typically a demographic who knows where to find a tasty meal and a good value. The service is friendly and, did I mention the rings? Get the rings. read more

Ty's Diner - Onion rings for the win! - Burgers Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

We very much enjoyed our first time dining at Ty's - hamburger was terrific, the fries were fabulous, the onion rings were just the way I like them. Enjoyed the history, loved the energy, appreciated how the servers seemed to know everyone (except us!). Definitely a must-go place, and deserving of being on the Best Burger list. read more

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Place was very small and very busy but they did a great job getting us in and out quickly during a lunch rush. The place is exactly what you'd expect from a 70 year old diner. Lots of kitsch to look at, old timey booths, and a greasy spoon atmosphere. Looks to be some ties to classic cars. Lots more character than any chain type place for sure. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. It was a very small menu with maybe 8 different burgers and a couple of apps and side choices. The burgers were juicy and crispy. They were not smash burgers but they still had the crunchy edge to them. It was really good. Prices were very reasonable and the portions were huge. Big burgers and full baskets of fries. We shared the fries/rings between 2 of us and there were some left. The fries are hand cut daily according to the menu and they were definitely not food service frozen style. The staff was excellent. Extremely nice and even though they were slammed they were cool under pressure and did not rush us. Our waitress checked on us the right amount and kept our drinks full. definitely were not frozen food service type. We also had the mushroom app and it was ok, nothing bad but pretty average. Overall its a great place. We came from out of town and found it on yelp and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable place to eat a burger. read more

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ive been going to ty's for a couple of years now and their chili is the best in the city. the burgers and fries are the best as well.

I spent over 30 years in Wichita and somehow never made it to this place until today. GREAT burger, right up there with the best I've ever had. We each had a double w/cheese, mustard, pickle, tomato, grilled onions, luttuce. They were made the way we like them, old fashioned thin style, crispy, and butter toasted buns. The fries and homemade onion rings were also great. They also serve canned beer. Service was great, everyone was nice even though they were very busy. Ambiance is your typical "hole in the wall" type of place but we liked it. Glad we finally made it to Ty's. read more

Ty's Diner - Perfect! - Burgers Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

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Great burgers and fries. Nothing fancy about this place but you're not going for the atmosphere you're going for the burgers and fries!

Best hamburger in Wichita, and fries are fresh, never frozen, and fried to perfection! The staff is so friendly , makes you feel at homeConnie Holt. read more

For sure someplace to go and go back to. For sure has kept much of its old time charm. The dishwashing sink in the back must be original. Chilli was splendid. Ultimate burger was fantastic. Lots of folks that seem to be regulars. The location gets you away from all of the chain stores They seem to be appreciative of the boys in blue read more

Run by a conscientious owner who takes care of her staff. Due to her excellent business sense she was able to stay open during the pandemic while also keeping her workers safe. Ty's is a local business gem. read more

We just had takeout from Ty's Diner. I have been a regular customer for years but have never done takeout, obviously with COVID issue. As a family we have really tried to stay with local businesses to spend our money. They did a fantastic job! The people taking care from the call-in order to picking up our food were extremely courteous and very appreciative of our business. Thank you! These local folks and businesses need all of the continued support we can give them. read more

Ty's Diner - 2 Double cheese burgers, 1 with a 1/2 order of fries and the other with fried mushrooms! - Burgers Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

Best burger in town...hands down! Fries are fresh cut daily and service is exceptional! Locally owned!

LOVE this place!!! Burgers and fries are excellent, service is top notch and the owner is a wonderful person.

Pretty much everything you read is true. The Man Up was a good burger, but mine was near impossible to pick up and eat as it was falling apart. Perhaps if I delete the lettuce. I've never understood having shredded iceberg lettuce on a hamburger anyway--a whole leaf or two maybe, but not shredded. I will give Ty's another try however. read more

Ty's Diner - The Man Up - Burgers Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

Gold place but it's annoying when a burger is $5 and then they want $5 for a beer and $4 for fries. I'm all down for the food but I want a couple of beers for $2.50 not these ridiculous prices. If the food wasn't good I'd rate lower read more

This place is not a fancy place with gourmet burgers. And, you will likely smell like greasy burgers when you leave here because the kitchen is not really separate from the eating area. That said, I still love going here. Used to frequent it when I worked downtown in the 90's but don't get there as often now since it's only open for lunch. Their burgers are thin patties, not thick ones, so keep that in mind...everyone has their preference. I love the Ultimate cheeseburger with fried onions and mushrooms, bacon, & jalapeños on it because I am gluten & dairy-free, so all the toppings make up for no bun and cheese. :) Their mushroom swiss burger with sour cream is my actual favorite but my diet prohibits ordering that any more...same with their fried mushrooms which I just love! They also have Frings which is a 50/50 combo of onion rings and fries...but are a big serving for sharing. Great old time burger hole-in-the-wall...try it out when you don't have an important business meeting right after. Or just keep some Febreeze on hand! read more

Located downtown near Delano. This is an awesome "hole in the wall" place for a great no fuss burger and fries open only during lunch hours. There is not a lot of seating space, so be prepared for a little wait. The corn nuggets are a great appetizer. We always order a basket of fries to share. All of their burgers are delicious greasy goodness, but worth it. Service is always great. Expect to smell like burgers and fries when you leave. Would recommend a stop if you are in town! read more

Looking at the crowd that lines up for the three and a half hours Ty's is open and the pictures of other classic Kansas burger joints like Topeka's Bobo's Drive in and Salina's Cozy Inn, you would expect Ty's to make a pretty mean burger. Sadly, it's not particularly different than the standard set by most other good burger places in the city - same plain white bun, lettuce, tomato, mustard, homemade fries that are undercooked and greasy - but the thing that distinguishes it from other restaurants isn't an improvement - the very thin patties, which were so smooshed of their essence that they were simultaneously dry and and greasy. Burger makers of Wichita, the only time your spatula should come in contact with the patty while during the cooking process is to flip it. Smashing, flattening, or squishing the meat rarely improves the final product. Aside from the patties, you could probably place a burger and fries from Sport Burger, Ty's, TJ's, and several other Wichita burger institutions in front of me and I would be hard-pressed to tell them apart. It's nice that we have so many above average burger offerings, but they're all very similar, and I'm beginning to get jaded spending all my time seeking these places only to be rewarded a product that suffers from the same weaknesses time and time again. I'm sure Ty's loyal neighborhood following doesn't care what I have to say, though. read more

Ty's Diner - Burgers Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

Burger was great, fries great but a little undercooked, price reasonable, however the atmosphere was not desirable at all. A Wichita tradition for 50 years = run down looking dump that looks like it's about to fall over. Bathroom was like a truckstop; instant I walked in the front door I was hit with the strong haze of smoke from the grill and the cigs at the bar... If you like the smokey "Route 66" truckstop feel this is the right place for you! The service was friendly and the food was real fast! They dont accept debit cards, only cash or check, which is another indicator of their AGE... but what was embarrasing was that I had no cash on me, so I had to run to the QT ATM and come back, but they were real nice about it. Did I mention that I STANK for a while after leaving... not cool. If not for the atmosphere I would give 4 stars... and they are only open from 11am-3pm read more

Ty's Diner - Burgers Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

Great burgers! Onion rings are just what I like! I've been gone for 30 years and they are just as good! Will be going at least once a week! Thank you for not changing! read more

Well, me and my friend haven't been to this place in years. For some reason it just didn't taste the same. We were trying to figure out why. It was either the seasoning on the meat or something but we were a bit disappointed. However to me the fries were still good and greasy!! I got a burger, soda and we split the fries and it was almost $10. bucks a piece (kinda high). Sadly I have to say I prefer Freddys over Ty's. The new owner was Annette...she said the place had changed owners 6 times. read more

Cute little hamburger joint. The burgers and food was good. I had a jalapeño burger and a patty melt. The fries are great for 2 people 1/2 basket is great! Go try this cute hamburger joint. read more

Ty's Burgers are well worth the wait and I always try to arrive before 12 to avoid the lines. Sit up at the bar and you can get served quickly. The burgers and thin and delicious and a double isn't too big for most appetites. Personally I enjoy a "thin" burger and it just depends what you are in the mood for. The onions that come with the burger are good as are the fresh hand cut French fries. Be prepared to enjoy the smell of Ty's in your clothes for the rest of the day. read more

Ty's Diner - the interior of a diner - Burgers Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

That almost perfect burger and fries but the restaurant diner needs to be more clean on the inside of the restaurant. Cleanliness of a restaurant is the most important thing cause if it isn't clean then it makes you wonder how clean they are when the doors are closed. I have been to this local establishment a bunch of times and the food they serve is above average in that aspect of things.The veggies are cut perfectly and the fries are fresh cut.The Cheeseburger is always delicious and fresh they cook it right when order is placed. After going there the last few times and watching how they do things it's makes you think more in depth. One guy is doing the fries with No Hair Net Over The Fries! He has A Long Beard and we All know that beards are not always clean and sometimes contain dandruff like the head of someone's head to small piece of hair falling off of beard.Ewww Yuck! Then the guy (owner) is flipping burgers he is using plastic gloves but when he isn't doing anything he is standing away from burgers leaning up against counter running his hand fingers under counter to kill time.It makes you wonder what's under the counter ewww yuck! The guy who does fries he uses gloves to but if your going to have a beard please cover it up with a hair net.... The bathrooms need some TLC and They need to pull the old carpet up and lay tile to better improve the place.The carpet has been there since it's been open so who really knows how long. So if dine there Be aware of how they do thing! read more

Coworkers brought me to Ty's. I've been in Wichita for 18 years and have never heard of this place. It's in an unassuming and surprising location - very residential. The burger is thin but cooked well. Service is exceptional!!! I had the special - a jalapeño burger with fries. I added grilled onions to the burger. Delicious!! Fun, comfortable, laid back environment. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing nostalgic burger joint. Off the beaten path is this gem. We loved the food. Kid friendly and great atmosphere. Amazing fast service. Have the frings basket for sure!! read more

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I try to stop by Ty's Diner at least once a month. They make an amazing burger and have an outstanding and friendly staff. Eating here is sort of like eating in a slightly different era, and it's fantastic. read more

I love this place ! Such a throwback. It looks like the place hasn't changed since they first opened. Great staff , fantastic food and cold beer at a good price. I tell everybody about Ty's. read more

Such good pop! And extremely good GREASY hamburgers!! Your missing out if you haven't been!

Don't trust the menu online. Prices are much higher once you get there. Fries are decent but don't deserve the praise they are giving them. When I ordered they charged me for cheese and didn't actually have it on the burger. The burger itself looks as if they are attempting to make a Freddy's steak burger, but the flavor leaves something to be desired. They seem to be under the impression that they don't need a website but considering you can build and make a website for around $20 now days it comes across as though they are lazy or don't care about marketing to a new generation. I would normally give a rating of maybe 2-3 stars for them, but due to the many nameless 5-star reviews posted on google all around the exact same time, it has convinced me they cheated their way to a higher rating and don't deserve anything but the lowest rating. I won't return. read more

Well I love a good Burger Joint but I have had better burger than Tys in Wichita. I love the large old bar that they have and the friendly service you always get. They can handle larger crowds than most Burger Joints in town and are normaly crowded for lunch. I have been here two times and like their fries but feel the burgers are better than fast food but not the best around. The burgers could be bigger, thicker and they taste just plain with no special flavor. Sorry, but i'm just not quite a fan! read more

For me, Ty's has become a weekly lunch hour haunt. I originally went just because it's "a Wichita tradition since the 50's" and it is close to my office. They are often pretty busy, but the wait doesn't seem unreasonable and they usually have spots open at the bar, which is perfect for when it's just me and maybe one other. Their food by itself is a good enough reason for me to continue dining there. Their burgers and fries are always brought to me hot and fresh, and is much better than fast-food chains for maybe just a little more money. The real hook for me, however, is the staff; I like good, personal service. During my first visit, they were very friendly and genuine, and on my second visit over a week later, they remembered me by name and were just as friendly and genuine. Over time, I've noticed that they are that way with many others, not just myself, and I appreciate that kind of effort. Here's the math: reasonable price + no wait/short wait (at the bar) + good food + good staff + their personal effort = a great place for me to spend my lunch hour! Highly recommended. read more

Point of the matter; I hate burgers in general. Quite frankly, I'm not even a fan of my own burgers, that I occasionally make at home and I love to cook! But this place is a true gem. I actually crave a burger from Ty's. In short, this tidy Wichita tradition has captured the purest essence of the American staple and it is a pure joy to eat. Go see for yourself! read more

Great food. The fries are amazing and the burgers are wonderful. The service is fantastic. My favorite place in Wichita.

This is a great burger! Everyone has to go once & try the onion rings

Simply The Best this country has to offer - In travels with my Show Car (1956 Ford Sunliner) I have eaten burgers and fries at hundreds of locations in 23 states and have found no better meals anywhere!!! I don't know how they do it, but they turn out a perfect burger and bun EVERY TIME !!! - and the French Fries are always perfect. Combine that with a great atmosphere and support staff that caters to your every need and you have Perfection with a capital 'P' read more

I am sure taste vary and I am no better than anyone else! With that being said I would agree this is a dive joint, and not advertised as as 5 star! I have read some of the negative reviews and I have to say there seems to be some grumpy people dining out. I love the old burger joint feel. The burgers are very good! This is not a designer burger place, so they serve traditional burgers and fries and other food that compliments this establishment. This is a locally owned place ran mostly by family! I have bee eating here for 20 plus years. Please remember family run! If you want designer burgers or fast food go to those establishments. The wait staff once you become a regular remembers what you drink and is there when I sit down. They take good care of you the whole time you are there! -Brent read more

Grew up eating here and the food is still always delicious! Love a cheeseburger with half order fries and root beer with a chocolate mint at the end! Hours are a bit shorter than normal but worth getting to when you can! read more