The Wayback Burger in Cheshire is my favorite location from the rest of the chain in Connecticut. I particularly love the atmosphere with the low lighting, forcing natural light into the restaurant. It creates a relaxing vibe while enjoying lunch. In a plaza with the YMCA, a Goodwill, and other shops and lunch choices, this Wayback Burger is hardly busy too. The lady that always greets us with a warm smile and flips our burgers is a delight too. We recently stopped in for a quick lunch. Everything is fresh and cooked to order. My husband got the Cajun Burger that had two patties, lettuce, tomato, bacon, pepper jack cheese, and a Cajun remoulade. I opted in for a Craft Your Own. Luckily, there were paper menus at the register that I could easily navigate the wide list of choices and toppings. I was happy to see that Wayback added Impossible Burgers to its menu. I was never a fan of their veggie burger. My Impossible Burger was topped with pepper jack cheese, mushrooms, grilled onions, jalapeños, pickles, lettuce, and the Cajun remoulade. I wanted my burger spicy! For our sides, we got regular fries and Fried Pickles that my husband and I shared. Surprisingly, the side portions were large. The burgers were juicy and filling. I loved the fried pickles and it also came with a ranch sauce. The chips were perfectly fried, juicy and had a lot of tanginess Wayback Burgers is a great option if you're are craving a burger--but don't want fast food or have time and money for a sit down restaurant. My husband and I left satisfied. We were too full to get one an awesome signature milkshake. They always have cool seasonal flavors and a long list of classics. But to be honest, I'm still thinking about the Fried Pickles! read more

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Most awful tasting food I have ever had. Greasy, tasteless and EXPENSIVE. I ordered the two patty burger. Dripping with grease, buns had some sort of sweet taste to it and the American cheese was bland. I also ordered the cheese fritters. No taste Absolutely horrible. The entire meal went in the garbage. 20 dollars for a greasy burger. We ordered two burgers, fry, three cheese fritters. 63 dollars? Absolute RIP OFF. NEVER AGAIN read more

I've been going to this place for years and still love it! Chicken Caesar is always so good although occasionally I do get a burger (my husband and son love the burgers). The tots are nice and crispy. Service is always fast and very friendly. read more

After reading so many mixed reviews on Wayback Burgers I didn't know what to expect. Food: I ordered a double bacon cheeseburger, and a regular order of fries. These burgers are not patties. They take fresh ground beef the size of a meatball put it on the grill for less than a minute, and then press them down to form a large burger. The burgers were juicy, and delicious on a nice fresh roll. The regular fries are more like a large order. These are not fries that are sitting under a heat lamp for 20 minutes they're made when you order them. Staff: The friendly staff greeted each person as they came up to the counter, and make sure they said goodbye to each person before they left the restaurant. They all were wearing a hat, and face mask as well. Restaurant: Had a nice sitting area, and was spotless. This is definitely a step above fast food restaurants,and I'll definitely be returning. read more

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Food was above and beyond. Meat and toppings tasted fresh. The meat was seasoned and cooked thoroughly. Customer service was top notch. Friendly staff and created a friendly environment. Very clean inside. read more

Wayback Burgers - CRAFT YOUR OWN - SINGLE - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

9/24/21 My sister & I had lunch together as we periodically do. I've got mixed feelings about this Wayback, and not in a good way. On the one hand, the service was very good. I had the Cheeeesy burger, large tater tots, a soft drink, and a milk shake. Sis had the Rodeo Burger, Fries and a soft drink. The total? $42+ dollars! Ridiculous for what amounts to a half step above McDonalds. The good: my burger was very good, if outlandishly expensive. Also, my sister's Rodeo burger was so inedible that the manager apologized profusely , & prepared a plain cheeseburger at no additional charge (as if the $42.00 wasn't enough). That customer service is what earns the second star. I seriously doubt that I'll be returning. read more

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Went into this place for the first time and it was disappointing. The food was not great and there was an awful smell of rotten eggs or sewage in the lobby. Do not go here. Then when we asked for a refund because of the smell before we even got the food, we were told no because it was already ready. Such a waste of money on a stale wrap. Overpriced trashy food. It was $15 for a bite sized wrap and a blt with chicken. read more

Always clean, great service, fresh food, and a lot cheaper (and better) than 5 guys. And I am always surprised there aren't more people here when we visit. read more

This was my first time visiting this place and it'll probably be my last. There was nothing special about the steakhouse burger I had. It was utterly flavorless. It seemed to have been made fresh, which was appreciated but the value of the meal didn't seem to match up in my mind. The counter person was super friendly too. It's a shame, if you're going to be a burger place, make sure your burgers are epic. Do better read more

Impressed! Never been here before. Very happy with my burger and fries delicious! The service was amazing. Two nice older women greeted me and had perfect service. The place was also spotless. So clean. will be back read more

This is one of the better fast food joints in my surrounding area. Located in a plaza, unless you're specifically looking for this place, you may miss it. The place has an array of burgers to choose from, as well as chicken options and hot dogs. I chose the chipotle burger with the house made chips. You can opt for French fries or onion rings if the chips are not your thing. Overall, my burger had great flavor and was nice and juicy. The restaurant is big enough to have lunch with a group of friends. The employees are friendly and service was great. read more

Wayback Burgers - Chipotle burger - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

Better than your average fast food. Good burgers & onion rings. Ambience just OK, but we usually do takeout anyway.

not worth it. I don't usuallt need to do this but... I ordered a ceasar salad no croutons and some fries, just asked if they usually cook the fries separately because I have a gluten intolerance, the gentleman said no problem separate and proceeded to fry them with some breaded chicken. the salad was sparse and had croutons. it was over $35 for a salad and some fries. the waitress just picked them out when I inquired about the croutons, which just tells me they don't understand basic food prep/cross contamination. every surface was covered with food crumbs. read more

I had been twice before in Hamden going a second time only because I believe a restaurant deserves a second chance ( and you can't eat everything in a menu the first time). It wasn't very good there and it want any better here. The service was terrible too. With something wrong with everything I ordered the attitude of the workers was quite negative. With what you pay for the onion rings, I would expect a decent sized portion. You'll see from the posted picture that I got one ring for each dollar...a bit steep. I went back a second time (new location so had to give it a shot). While it would've been great to have a great burger locally, I'd rather drive to New Haven or west Hartford. read more

Wayback Burgers - $1/ring onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

Our family loves Wayback Burgers. Fresh, tasty, with all sorts of extras. My wife and son love the milk shakes. I get the double cheese burger with grilled mushrooms and onions. Tonight my mom and daughter stopped by the Cheshire store. My daughter had the double rodeo burger with cheese and onion rings. She works nearby the Cheshire Wayback. She often gets the Caesar salad with grilled chicken, but was craving a juicy burger tonight. My mom had a plain hamburger - she likes it the old fashioned way. They both really loved the meal. Service was great, the staff and atmosphere was inviting, and the food top notch as always! Had the Philly Cheesesteak special today for dinner - it was great! read more

Wayback Burgers - Excellent Philly Cheesesteak! - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

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This is our third and likely last time trying this place. The food is ok, with fair shakes that were watery on this visit with least favorite the burgers that were dripping in grease. Worse is the wait, which borders on ridiculous for fast food that I understand is made to order, but is still crazy long. Positive is the staff who are friendly even with the hostile crowd we observed today complaining about the wait. There were at least 4 behind the small counter and I think it is the system they work under and not the effort they put in for such poor service.? read more

It's Rare I Leave A Nasty Review .. But HERE It Goes. First Of All The Old Car Show Is A Inconvenience For Paying Customers Because The Parking Lot Is VERY SMALL. & Online Ordering And Calling In Is A JOKE !!! I Called Ten Minutes Ahead For A Simple Rodeo Cheeseburger. To Get There And Be Told Because I'm Paying With Cash I Have To Wait In Line ( Why ? I've Already Ordered ) I Had To Wait Twenty Minutes In Line To Be Told That My Food Wasn't Ready So At This Point I'm Pissed And I've Already Made My Mind Up I WILL NOT Return To This Wayback Location ; I Rather Become Vegan First ! Very Upsetting And The Place Was Filthy Only Good That Came Out Of This Is They Have A Great Employee Name Amanda That's Very Helpful ( Spoke With Her Over The Phone ) Other Than That This Location Has Put A Bad Taste In My Mouth. read more

A very disappointing experience at the Cheshire location. Before making our milkshakes, the woman went from the grill to pulling our onion rings out of the drawer with her bare hands then went right to making our milkshakes. Without washing her hands, she put her fingers into the metal containers to carry all five to the counter. We watched her make them, which was really displeasing and unappetizing. I probably should've stopped things there, but I didn't want to make a scene or cause a problem. We had five different flavors and to be honest, they all tasted the same. We asked if they made the coffee one wrong because it didn't have any coffee flavor. She said you have to order 'extra' coffee flavoring for it to taste like coffee. Which doesn't make sense...I ordered coffee. She made another, but it tasted the same. I hate to complain, but after spending $30 on milkshakes I really expected and hoped for a better experience and product. At the very least, I wouldn't have such a generic product that looked NOTHING like what was advertised being made in front of the customers in an unsanitary manner and on equipment that looked dusty. read more

Burgers are good tasting, fries are awful....but oversll, poor value because prices are crazy expensive....a hot dog and hamburger and two shakes...$24...really??? I thought shake shack was expensive. Dont recommend. read more

Not he best experience today at Wayback in Cheshire. In the past I've used the app and had issues, not realizing they got an order, condiments prices at $30 in error. I decided to try again today. My Son needed me to get him lunch for 11:30 at band and had a limited time to eat so I thought the app would be helpful. I go to pick it up and I'm told it would be ready soon. Come to find out the grill was broken and would not turn on. I had to leave so my Son could eat. They could not figure out how to credit my account so they wrote a credit on market on my receipt in marker. I ran across the street to McDonalds and unfortunately my Son ended up with 12 min to eat. Not sure I'll bother going back. Not sure I have a legitimate credit anyhow. read more

Just had a rodeo burger, great with bbq sauce & onion rings I It. Juicy burger & great sauce. Double burger chips & tea for about $12 - great price, great meal read more

So glad they opened a location here a couple of years back. We've been here dozens of times since and we have enjoyed our meal every time. Their burgers are much better than Five Guys'. Great friendly service from all of the staff as well. read more

This is our go-to dinner spot on Tuesday night. It's not your typical fast food stop. Everything is fresh. The staff is friendly and they hustle. The burgers and salad are delicious but I love love their home made potato chips. read more

One of my favorite local burger joints. I've never been disappointed in the quality of the food, the service has always been exceptional, and the restaurant is always clean. Keep it up, Wayback Cheshire! read more

Came in with my wife from out of town. We ordered burger and a cheese steak sandwich. No cheese, dry gross meat. So disappointed, I was so hungry read more

They have really good burgers, I see there are a few disappointed reviews. No this is not Plan B burger. It's not grass fed cows that graze at Hilton fields, get a mud bath and manicure between milkings. This is real deal American born and raised beef packed full of all the grade d feed and antibiotics the cows can handle, lol, if you are looking for grade A prime ground beef burgers L.A. Is about 2,500 miles west of here, if you are looking for quiet, private dining experience obviously avoid the night when the lot is filled with muscle cars. But most of all don't give a crappy rating to a great burger joint cuz you're an idiot without situational awareness. As in the tip ill say it again the grill cook is AMAZING!!! Thanks again guys for a crazy good burger! read more

Went here for a quick dinner, turned out the crispy chicken sandwich I ordered was not fully cooked. Super disappointing!

Tried for the first time. Average fries Terrible burger. Thin and dry. They forgot to add mayo and for some reason without asking added about a half of a raw onion to my burger. Literally the worst burger I have ever tried. Stick with the small guys like Big STEVES in plainville where people care about the food they serve. This was miserable. Never again. Not with Pops Pizza around the corner. read more

No, the ownership changed and the new owners do not clean anything or even greet customers.

Though the food is very tasty, (I personally like the southwest burger with one of there delicious shakes) The staff were very disrespectful and there soda machine does not work very well. The staff would give discounts to there friends and spend most of there time on there phones talking together. Yes, I recommend going, but expect distracted staff members. read more

Over the past few weeks, I have been getting less food than I used to. I don't know what's happening, but I know I wont be going back if I'm paying the same price for less food. read more

I was in CT on business and happen to be driving by and saw this restaurant and wanted to try it out. The food was horrible, the employees were rude and one of them dropped food on the floor and picked it up and put it back. That's absolutely disgusting and I saw dead cockroaches by the soda fountain and the restroom had ants all over the floor. The owner apparently doesn't care especially that he or she doesn't respond to other posts on yelp. read more

I am ranking this review based on Location more than franchise. The people behind the counter were very friendly and the service was fast. The tables weren't the cleanest, but way better than another Wayback location that I have visited. The parking lot is huge and had no issue finding a spot. The atmosphere definitely has that 50's style burger joint appeal. I will definitely return to this location for these reasons all by them-self. As far as the franchise, this place still suffers the same issues. The shakes are too small for their price and the taste of the burger meat is not that good (in my opinion). I do not hold this against the place because it is my personal opinion. I hear this is one of the best franchises and the location is so high quality, I will be coming back to try their chicken, fries, and other sides. To this date, this is the best Wayback location that I have been to. read more

Wayback Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

I've gotten food from this location multiple times with no issues. This last time I not only received the wrong sauce, but also received FOOD POISONING from the undercooked burger. 2 out of the 3 of us received food poisoning from our meals and all we ordered were cheese burgers and fries. Safe to say I will never be eating at Wayback again. read more

The burgers here are delicious, the staff is friendly, and when my son dropped his soda, the owner was very accomodating, and helpful. I will definitely come again! Rodeo Burger was fantastic! Relic beer also amazing! read more

Wayback has fantastic food and the customer service is amazing! The staff was friendly and the restaurant was very clean. I highly recommend anything off the menu... especially the milkshakes! Can't wait to go back! read more

Tried Wayback in WeHa and came away underwhelmed. Went to the Cheshire location and have come away happy on three trips! Good tasting burgers, yummy fries and good service. A bit pricey, but great for a once in a while treat! read more

Horrible service!! My husband ordered a milkshake with his burger. We were the only ones in the place. As we waited for our order 4 other groups came in (total of 9) people. Our burgers were ready. Went up to the counter four times to ask where the shake was. We were done eating and the server finally brought the milkshake. Oh and a fellow came in, picked up his order which included a shake. And the server had the never to tell us he called in an order. Are you kidding!!! I give this place zero stars if i could. Won't be going back. They need to train their staff on how to wait on customers. read more

Yummy food! Great place. Very clean and staff is very friendly. I will go here more often.

Love me some Chipotle burger! Very clean and prompt, great service particularly Jake. Kids eat free Wednesday nights.