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    Wayback Burgers

    2.9 (92 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Bathroom was clean
    Joe S.

    Holy Crap, what a delicious burger! This place looks like it's in an old house or something, but they had a much better kitchen as well as indoor and outdoor seating. We chose outdoor as it was nice outside, and the griddle smell would linger on the clothes the rest of the day. I ordered the Cheesy which had 2 patties, lots of cheese, and the buns were inside out and grilled! It was a great burger. The fries were nice and hot and there were plenty of them. If you're looking for a good burger and are tired of boring, flavorless crap, then give Wayback a try.

    The Big Easy
    Jason P.

    I have been to this Jake's Wayback Burger several times over the many years they've had signage. Each visit is unpredictable. They may have a completely different work force and management team from the previous visit. They may be closed. It may take 10 minutes before you order when you're third in line. The food quality varies. And then you may have a string of pretty good visits. I know all this first hand. After a string of less than ideal experiences, I took a break for a few years until this week. Recently, I've heard people say they love Jake's. Not this one mind you. But still. I was looking for a quick bite in the area and I noted that the parking lot was only a quarter full. Seemed like a good time to try again. For me, this was an above average Jake's visit. I ordered the "Big Easy" burger and regular fries. This double smash burger with bacon, lettuce, tomato, pepper Jack and remoulade was better than I expected. The beef was well seasoned, good quality and cooked as well as one can cook a smash burger. The fries were below average though. The thin style fries weren't as crispy as most people like and they were somewhat limp. Service was polite and efficient. And the restaurant was clean. The overall vibe was somewhat joyless though. Although there were some takeout orders, I was the only person who ate there. I didn't see the workers smile or talk to each other at all. If I could give 3.5 Stars, I would. Since I can't, my experience was closer to 3 Stars. Part of the reason is that my burger and fries cost just a bit less than a burger and fries cost at well known sit down burger places in the area.

    KIDS MEAL - CHICKEN TENDERS (2 PC)
    The Mitchell S.

    I've been to many Waybacks and this one is the first to need a negative review. Chicken Tenders where half the size of normal and the pickles where over done do much that the breading was splitting off of the pickles. Not the cleanest or the fastest either. Speed I could deal with if the food was of a better quality. I would have ordered more tender for my son as he was super hungry but I'm not waiting 25 minutes which was how long it took when we're were the only people here.

    FULL SIZE FRIED CHEESE CURDS
    Melanie G.

    We stopped at Wayback Burgers after a long adventure of jumping nearby. Needless to say the kids needed to eat and Wayback did not disappoint. The staff was patient and friendly as 4 indecisive kids decided what they wanted. Everyone had a hand spun milkshake topped with whipped cream. We enjoyed everything from a classic chocolate shake to a more fancy Brownie shake. The brownie was rich and mouthwatering. Cheese fries were a favorite with the kids and one order would've been enough to share with 2-3 people. If you have people who aren't burger fans they have other options as well including hot dogs. The burgers are delicious and I promise you won't have a bite left at the end. Specialty burgers are on the menu but it's also nice that you can create your own as well. The restaurant itself is small with just a few inside tables. During nicer weather there is a porch area outside for seating. Since we visited during the colder months this was not open. I also absolutely loved the signage in the shop which brought humor and awareness to being kind, being respectful and cleaning up your space. These things should be automatic but sadly these days that's not always the case. I read all of the signs, laughed and of course had to take the pictures attached to this review. Remember to always BE KIND!

    Bacon double cheeseburger & fries
    Nathan H.

    Excellent made-to-order double-bacon cheeseburger & fries here at Wayback Burgers in Rocky Hill CT. If I was from here, I'd be a regular customer. Nice job!

    Rodeo Burger and Fries
    Ian L.

    Alright what the h***. They were a little busy but come on I waited for almost 25 minutes for 2 sandwiches and the smallest order of fries ever. Please do not order the buffalo chicken sandwich from here. I understand things do not always look as good as it does in the pictures at these franchises but COME ON. This chicken sandwich looked like a f****** vegan burger but in the picture it looked comparable to the standard Chick-fil-A sandwich. I also said no toppings but I got pickles,. It's whatever but it's not what I asked. At least they were somewhat friendly. My rodeo burger was OK but the processed cheese was not melted and the burger was kind of cold. I ordered a regular sized fries and it was comparable to a small at Burger King. 25 minutes, 2 sandwiches and a small fries for $21. No thanks.

    Impossible melt
    Bloss C.

    I had dinner here a few weeks back and enjoyed my impossible melt so much I still think about ti from time to time. Maybe it is because the toppings are not toppings that i would have normally selected: Impossible Burger with Swiss Cheese, Sauteed Onions and Spicy Garlic Aioli Sauce on an inverted buttered bun. . When I unwrapped the burger I was not at all impressed by what I saw, but it was really tasty. I will definitely be back.

    Top left, going clockwise: apple pie milkshake, Caesar salad, BLT, regular fries, Classic burger
    Carmel C.

    I went to this restaurant for the first time tonight. The place was clean and the staff were friendly. I got the Classic burger with regular fries and decided to try the Apple Pie milkshake. My husband got the BLT sandwich and the Caesar salad. We were very happy with the portions and the food was delicious! Great job!

    Chicken tenders or a piece of feces?

    This is what you try to feed kids? Disgusting. Threw it out as soon as it arrived. I would bet if I was eating in the "restaurant" they wouldn't try and serve this. But they sent it out on a grubhub.

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    Service was good, friendly staff - food wasn't great & gave everyone in my party stomach aches.

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    Very good food, good onion rings, good fries, made to order, fast and efficient service.

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    I come here a lot food is really good burgers are always done right I wish the pricing was lower

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    Stopped in on Friday night for dinner . The food was ok but the place looked so dirty! I don't think I will be going back.

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    Thanks Kevin! Looking forward to serving you again!

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