If it weren't for Yelp, I'd probably be knee deep in the Los Banos In n Out line and scavenging for a table. Luckily I saw reviews for this tasty burger joint off Panoche Rd and they delivered! Clean inviting interior, easy to order kiosk, friendly staff, and fresh tasty burgers. It's also connected to a gas station/store and clean restrooms. We ordered 4 classic cheeseburgers (not too greasy fresh meat patties), a large chili cheese fries, regular fries, (fries were ok but not the star) and the brownie sundae & Cinnamon Toast Crunch milkshakes (super yummy indulgent treats!) It's similar to a Five Guys with the additional toppings you can add, but not as greasy. We enjoyed our meal and will remember it next time we are on the 5! read more

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Wish we pulled into McD's or SB instead but we thought the reviews on Yelp looked great. Huge disappointment, especially for the price! The pictures on the posters and kiosk are dramatized and look nothing like them. What you get is a super downsized burger with half melted cheese, half grilled onions, and some sides of fruit flies to set the mood. The bun is 90 percent of the meal. Keep driving! We will never be back. read more

The pictures alone would probably tell the tale, but if I may add a few words, Wayback Burgers was incredibly disappointing and I will be doing everything possible to avoid another stop at this roadside dining establishment. I opted for the Bourbon Bacon Burger, something I've seen and enjoyed variations of at other restaurants throughout the years. In all other cases the Bourbon is found in a BBQ sauce, however in this particular burger it is a bourbon mustard, meaning every bite of your burger will be drenched in a mustard that drowns out all other flavors. If you love mustard maybe give this a shot, if you are at all ambivalent, steer clear. The Bacon Cheese Fries were another unfortunate mess, absolutely covered not in freshly crumbled bacon but rather gristly and chewy bacon bits accompanied by a mild and lackluster cheese sauce that left me wishing I had just ordered normal fries. I would have preferred almost any fast-food chain to the food I received at Wayback Burgers, especially when you factor in their high pricing. Do yourself a favor and find somewhere else to eat. read more

Wayback Burgers - Bourbon Bacon Burger - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

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I was surprised to find this hidden gem off the freeway. Especially since it was combined next ti the gas station. Great tasting burgers that reminded me like a smash burger type. I enjoyed the fries, battered pickles, onion rings, and tatter tots. The service was a bit slow, seems they need another worker but overall I would recommend and comeback again. read more

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Made a pit stop here around 2:00 PM for a quick lunch. Not very busy. You can order on their Kiosk or with staff. Compared to In&Out, I would say this place is decent, but I wouldn't come back. It is a bit overpriced. It's the best in this area though. The burger was a bit overdone and the sauce or bun isn't super memorable. However, it came out fresh and hot. $8 for a small vanilla shake hurt a bit. It tasted good but I've had better. Indoor seating only. Plenty of parking. Overall, it's good for what it is, but I'm guessing most people only go here because it's a convenient stopping area off the highway. read more

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Was looking for food on our road trip and luckily we came across Wayback. The reviews were good so we had high hopes. We both got the a1 steakhouse burger and shared onion rings & a cookies and cream milkshake. Everything was so good, especially the burgers that were simple & flavorful. I will definitely crave & look forward to stopping here the next time we're passing read more

If you want to pay twice the price of in n out for not as good quality this is the place to go. The only thing going for it is the closest in n out is another 35/40 min away and all other option by it are worse. Classic burgers are $11-12. 5 people cost $100 and it was just so so. Ceasar salad with chicken was wilted lettuce and lots of croutons. Little chicken. Next time just plan better and go to the in n out. read more

Wayback Burgers - Where is the chicken - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

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The service was a bit slow but not bad. I went there mostly just to get something so that I could use the bathroom, but I was pleasantly surprised by an excellent burger that I really enjoyed. read more

Stopped by to get gas and lunch. Didn't want to do McDonald's, so this place was worth trying. Got the classic burger with the tater tots and drink meal deal. Cost was $19.21. It's a typical fast food eating area. Don't come here for the atmosphere. The service is slow despite number of customers here today. Glad they have airconditioning because today is 100 degrees. The burger was ok. Above your average fast-food burger, but definitely not premium for the price. Nothing special about the tater tots either. Time to get back on the road. read more

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Who doesn't like a good burger on a road trip? Stopped to charge and since Teslas take 3 days too charge. It was time to find something to eat. Decided on this spot. Reminds me of places like the habit. Very strait forward burger spot. Burger tasted fine but I really liked the onion rings here. read more

Wayback Burgers - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

On our way to San Jose, we stopped by Wayback to grab a quick meal and OMG so happy we stopped there. This unassuming burger joint, next to a gas station (don't let scare you), makes one of the best cheeseburgers I've EVER had. My husband and son also were raving about how delicious the burgers were. The burger patties were juicy and made to order with fresh ingredients. The fries and onion rings are also really good. Wayback Burgers is way better than the nasty McDonalds across the street by far. If you're on the 5 fwy heading North you should try this place out. I know I'll be back! read more

Hubby loves a good burger and this one didn't disappoint! Fries were tasty too. Definitely worth the stop and hope we can find another one soon! Clean restaurant with plenty of tables. Nice people too. read more

I have to say for a roadside stop this place is great! It was my second visit and I was reminded about what I liked... Really tasty, freshly made burgers (I got a classic). We also got a side of tots. Can't go wrong here. They were efficient and friendly taking our order and getting it out. The dining area is plenty spacious if you choose to eat in and there are some tables outside too with Tesla chargers nearby if that's your thing. I'd happily go back! read more

What they warned would be a 25 min wait was only 12. Ordered the cod sandwich and buffalo chicken sandwich, which were both very good. Onion rings were pleasantly light, but not very flavorful Perhaps 4 stars elsewhere, but for what it was (the only semi-decent meal within dozens of miles) it was perfect. read more

I had a "Classic Burger" and a strawberry shake. The burger was very good. The shake was average. It was too sweet. I assume strawberry syrup was added. Too bad because a great shake with that burger would have been perfect. As it was, it's good and definitely worth a stop. Wayback Burgers is located adjacent to a gas station with a mini mart, so the ambiance is basically similar to a truck stop fast food restaurant. The service was a tad slow but not bad. read more

Stopped here to charge our car and had the yummiest burger + cinnamon toast crunch shake! Great random find.

The food is extremely oily. We laid down napkins and everything and it was leaking all over the car. Got the steak burger and cheesy burger. Fries. And onion rings. The onion rings were good but also oily. Just FYI if you dont want greasy or are gonna eat in your car. read more

The burger here isn't bad. Considering the food options on highway 5 this is one of the better choices. I wouldn't make it a go-to spot every time I drove the 5 but occasionally. I did like the milkshakes. read more

Good burger. Had it for the first time. Fries were also fresh and hot. Cost for combo was $20 (reg. Drink and fries). Wud have expected it to be under $20. read more

Found this place while searching for lunch spots on the way to Universal, and thought the menu looked great! Boy, was I in for a rude awakening! The cheese fries are on the menu as having "cheese sauce" but the ones I got were melted slices of cheese, not even melted all the way. The chicken strips were those overly crunchy gross things. And then the inside itself was really unclean. Thick layers of dust on the napkin dispensers, sticky tables, and lots of gnats (dead and alive) lining the windows. Take my advice and don't stop here! read more

Food was decent but not anything exciting. They served all of the food lukewarm. Service was subpar mediocre. I asked for hotter fries and the employees laughed. I don't think this is the best way to treat your patrons. I understand you are trying not to an area of travelers but it's still a food service place. Overall the environment was ok. It was clean and calm and felt safe. read more

Wayback Burgers - Kids cheeseburger and fry meal - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

We stopped at this rest stop for Electrify America where they have Tesla and even Rivian charging stations. This is the first time I walked in to a restaurant and didn't check reviews and was blown away how good it was. I even felt the need to tell other people coming in how good it was lol. The ingredients were so fresh, you could tell they made that burger to order and the romaine lettuce was perfect for the salad. Could have dialed back on the pepper on the grilled chicken a tad but we it was all very good we took home our leftovers and ate them all up. Fried pickles tasty and my daughter enjoyed her kids tenders also. Would def eat here again next time we go north! Super pleasant surprise for a chance stop. read more

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This burger made me want to do 529 backflips in a row! It did not make me feel greasy at all. A nice classic burger! read more

Wayback Burgers - Classic Burger - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

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As a middle-age person, I get to listen to people worry about their weight all day long not me, I don't worry about my weight I already am fat. What's there to worry about? But let me tell you something that I enjoy a good old-fashioned milkshake. And I felt that God and country answered with way back burger now this way out location Doesn't make it easy to find but once you stop, you won't regret it one bit. The service is wonderful the lobby is clean and for an old fat guy like me I'll be enjoying getting fat or drinking this milkshake. I ordered the cinnamon toast crunch when I get fatter? I'll try the red velvet. Staff is hard-working. I hopt you enjoy this place as much as I do. read more

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I stopped here on a drive to icky Southern California. One last touch of decent food before being subjected to the subpar food, weather, and people of the bad part of the state. I ordered burgers and some sides, and honestly it's much better than I would have thought. I think this place could succeed in an actual city, not just as an option on the road to the worse part of the state. The burgers are well seasoned and juicy, the fried pickles/tater tots/fries are all crispy and taste good, and the shakes look really decadent and over the top. My honest thought was that this place is almost too good for it's location. It could be much worse and still be a great option. And again, like everything in Norcal, much better than what passes for food in LA and other parts of the water-thieving south. I will say, the ambiance of basically being in a gas station isn't fantastic. And the food is very slow to come. So don't order burgers in a hurry, it's not like fast food style. Bottom line is, there have only ever been two places I would stop for food on the depressing drive to sucky Socal. In-N-Out if I'm in a hurry, Harris Ranch if I'm not. This place provides a welcome 3rd option, and a gas station, so it's quite convenient in all senses of the word. My only gripe is that the location means I'm driving south, so I'll always be somewhat depressed when I come here. read more

10/10 burgers every time!! Service was really great and fast too. I would recommend the A1 Steakhouse burger. Amazing quality, definitely recommend this place for a food stop read more

Okay, this was a pit stop location while grabbing gas and boy, are we glad we stumbled upon this gem. We ordered the classic burger that reminds of a smash burger with two thin layers of patty and all the fixings. It was tasty and I was thoroughly impressed. Juicy, soft bun and immaculate flavor profile. I also tried their cinnamon toast crunch smoothie. Granted, way too sweet for my liking so that was a hard pass for me. Overall, great place for burgers, kinda pricey but will definitely visit again if I stumbled across this chain establishment. Classic burger: $8.99 Cinn Toast Milkshake - $7.99 read more

Wayback Burgers - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

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Kiosk ordering allows complete and simple customization. Had a classic with jalapeño, mushrooms and chipotle mayo. Delicious. Friendly staff very clean dining room. Bathroom access thru Mobile 1 so I passed on a review. Would certainly recommend and return. read more

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The burgers are OK but the chili cheese dog leaves a lot to be desired. Very salty and the chili taste like tomato sauce. The tables were dirty and we had to wipe our own down. read more

Stopped at Wayback Burger on our roadtrip to San Francisco. The burgers were pretty good. It's located in a gas station so that was pretty interesting because it's not a typical fast food burger joint! We were the only ones in the entire restaurant. I wonder if this place ever gets packed. read more

Wayback Burgers - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

Solid! We ordered the classic burger. Takes about 15 mins. Super fresh and tasty. You can customize your burger. The fries had the perfect texture! read more

Wayback Burgers - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

Chalk it up to a long drive from SJ to NorCal, a high level of hunger, or simply because Wayback Burgers is legit FIIIIIIRE!! This burger joint totally hit the spot and satisfied our family of 3 in so many freakin ways!!!! We pulled up at some ungodly hour and was sooo happy to see WB still offering their services! The menu items consist primarily of burgers, hotdogs, milkshakes, but also offers chicken sandwiches & cheesesteak as well. Dinner for our fam of 3: Plain Hotdog w/ Ketchup [requested for onions & relish on the side. Big Easy Burger The Classic Combo [hold the cheese] The burger patties were juicy, seasoned, and so filling. Lettuce, tomatoes, and onions were fresh- none of that gross, floppy stuff provided here! The hotdog wasn't anything out of the ordinary but it hit the spot for my toddler. Fries were hot and crisp in all the right areas. The meal hit the spot for all 3 of our famished bellies. 5/5!! I think I just found my go-to whenever I'm in town. Wayback Burgers is a mandatory pitstop from here on out!!! Extra points for having the coolest hands free, touchless ketchup dispenser!!! What a great product to have during these Covid times!! This place is absolutely TER APPROVED!!!! read more

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Had this spot on my way down from NorCal to SoCal. Great spot with some fresh chicken and beef burgers. It's also conveniently located near some Tesla superchargers so it was a nice pitstop to sit down and have some quality burgers Wait times are not too long. Onion rings are a MUST here. I think if I make the trip again, I'll probably add a milkshake onboard just to see how it is. Recommend! read more

Pleasantly surprised ! The food tastes much fresher and better than shake shack. We were bummed out multiple fries options and shakes weren't available when we visited. I got the original and my partner got the tater tots and double bacon. It's a hidden gem for being in the middle of nowhere and being stuck for so long trying to get to LA ~ Until next time Wayback ~ read more

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Great alternative to In N Out - cheese fries were way better and burger is a solid double double alternative. read more

Wayback Burgers - Solid double double alternative - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

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The best burger in a long time. Could be my best! Two patties of quality blended beef, some cheddar cheese, and the fixings of my choice. The bun was excellent, wish i could buy them at the store. Service was excellent, the inside was clean. We had our dog with us so we had to eat outside, a little warm but ok. Need to find one near my home. read more

Much better than I expected and I expected a good burger. This place was definitely worth the stop for fresh fries and fresh beef.

stopped by for a bite after getting gas and was pleasantly impressed by the interior! price of burgers was pretty average and i liked the different menu & customization options. gold sauce is very good. only comment is that the burger patty tasted a little plain (needed some salt, which was offered at each table). read more

Wayback Burgers - American Near Me - Firebaugh, California

Horribly understaffed and overworked workers. They are utilizing the screen where you order and pay instead of an actual cashier, but the options and prices on the screen do not match the large displayed menu. It took us a full hour to order and get our food, which was mediocre. Burgers were juicy but for the price was expecting a much bettee peoduct. Left unsatisfied. Ketchup dispenser was out the entire time. read more

Fries made with real potatoes, burgers from real beef. Both were delicious! Got a large order of cheese curds and it was huge! And they also were delicious! Pretty much just breaded and fried mozzarella sticks but the breading was actually tasty. When I get fried cheese, I usually just peel it off and eat the cheese but I ate these as served. Cashier was friendly and we got our food fast! I like that they don't have a ton of packing for their food. Very green and I'm sure it is better for their bottom line. It is pricey though for burgers and fries in the middle of nowhere. read more