Love this iconic place. Now surrounded by big corporate fast food giants, they are still in there fighting the good fight. The food is better than what you are going to get at the big name places near by and a better deal. Stop and get some food to go and help support a local restaurant. read more

Stopped here for late lunch about 2pm on a Sunday. Just a few cars ahead of us but the lobby was closed even though their hours say open. No biggie. Things happen. Food order placed. Waited in line and get to the window to be told cash only. Everything we found says cards accepted but we went for cash as requested. Waited for another 30 minutes in drive thru. No one ever took our order. Huge car club showed up and left as well. Not sure what was going on but that was some of the worst service we received on Route 66. Unable to rate ambiance as we were not able to enter the building however the outside had a kitchy Rt 66 vibe. read more

A walk down memory lane is a good thing. Still the great diner/burger joint. Still the iconic Route 66 landmark with interior decor embracing its heritage. Still terrific service and terrific burgers made by the same family. They have a new (to me) bison burger which was excellent. Moist and wonderful meaty flavor that makes bison stand out over beef. Not greasy at all. Crispy fries and tots. Thick and creamy shake. This still is NOT fast food. Burgers made when you order so expect a wait, especially if you visit at a meal rush, but trust me. The experience is worth the wait. read more

Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger - Iconic neon Route 66 landmark sign. - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Oklahoma

Very disappointing experience. Stopped off because this looked like a fun kitschy Route 66 type stop. Unfortunately, this establishment is drive through only from Monday-Wednesday which is when we came by. Not a big deal, a bit disappointed but nothing an excellent meal can't fix and the menu looked promising However, this place is not built for drive through food. Their burgers were served in paper wrappers which within seconds the grease had gotten through and poured into my lap. The only ranch they had was salad packet ranch and they provided no containers to pour it into. Another example of how they are not set up for drive through operations. The food took a very long time to get to us and when it finally did the burger was disgusting. Had an extremely off taste like maybe the meat wasn't quite fresh and it actually made me sick. The only reason this place doesn't get a 1 star is because the kids meals came on cool cardboard cards that was really neat and the chicken nuggets were not terrible. Other than that, at least as a drive through option I can't recommend a since that is 50% of their operations it's definitely a poor mark against them as an establishment. read more

You can never go wrong by stopping in, Always great food!! Love this place. Always hot and fresh.

Service was absolutely horrible. Not to the standards I thought the owners had. Won't be back. Been going here since I was a kid, sad to see what it's become. read more

Food: Ehh. Typical greasy Americana Service: Terrible. Do not come here if you are in a hurry. Tried the drive thru first and sat for 10 minutes behind the guy at the order speaker. Decided to go run errands instead then came back and went inside. Somehow its worse than the drive thru... Worth it if you got an extra hour in the day. read more

Food was old-school fast food - the burgers weren't huge but were tasty, and the onion rings were delicious. Drive-thru line was slow, but there were a lot of cars. The attendant was friendly and our order was exactly what we asked for. I'd hoped to dine inside, but it looked like the lobby was open on an irregular basis. Worth a stop if you're in Miami. read more

Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger - Drive-thru menu board - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Oklahoma

I have been enjoying Ku-Ku in Miami since early 70's. Just as good as it ever was. Very consistent. Food made to order and always great.

Stopped in to get some food on our Route 66 trip. Saw it had great reviews and a fun vibe. Place was pretty packed and everyone inside sitting down had food and there were maybe two cars in the drive thru. Waited in line for 15 min and no one helped us. The couple in front of us left and had been there longer than us and said this was "unacceptable" and I couldn't agree more. There were three people working in the kitchen and four people working the front. Two of the girls were standing around and laughing about how they couldn't remember people's orders. Saw one of the chefs in the back wipe their nose with their hand and grab a handful of fries to give to a customer which is absolutely disgusting. That was the final straw for waiting and we left. Very disappointing. We were looking forward to this place but will never come back. read more

Double giant cheeseburger, hot dog, chicken tenders, onion rings, small fries, and two large soft drinks: $28 My wife and I both commented, "good luck getting all that for $28 where we live in PA!" Granted, it's fast food quality (hence the 3 stars), but it's just as good as anything you get from a fast food chain (I'd say the flavor of the burger and chicken tenders was comparable to Burger King but no where near as greasy). Note: since this isn't a chain, you can get either Coke or Pepsi products. Which I think is a plus! It did take about 10 minutes or so for us to receive our food (which may seem like an inconvenience in today's 'drive thru/immediate delivery world') but I didn't mind it so much knowing the food was being made fresh. It's drive-thru only so there's no ambience other than the fun sign out front (attached), but the older lady attending to the drive thru was a kind and pleasant woman who provided cordial service. I'd recommend this place if you are either A) craving fast food or B) you're driving Route 66, like we were this day. But be patient and enjoy the nostalgia of a bygone era. read more

Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger - Fun roadside sign for Ku Ku's - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Oklahoma

I never leave reviews but the last 3 times I've been here it's taken over 25min in the drive thru to get my food and the employees have been so rude. it's so sad to see this kind of service in a historic restauran. read more

Just had malts here (delicious) because only drive through was open. Would love to try their food but needed to get out of the car if we were going to have a meal. Really cool looking classic place. Seems the indoor seating has been closed for a while. We took pics and continued happily on the Mother Road butterscotch and banana malts. read more

My family loves KuKu, especially when we were younger! It's great for kids because they have their kids meals come in these cute little cardboard vintage cars. Be sure you are aware of the hours! Lately, it hasn't always seemed to be as advertised (I think the owner has been dealing with some health stuff??), so I'd honestly recommend just calling first to see if they're open. I like to get the frito chili pie. Sometimes it has been better than others, but it's usually still good and filling. Fairly standard overall. For some reason I like to add their ketchup to it. I guess I like that it adds a bit extra flavor and moisture, since theirs can seem a bit of a drier type of chili pie. On my last visit, it seemed like there were more fritos than chili, so I would have liked to have a bit more of the meat and beans part. In my opinion, the ice cream is what makes KuKu's a cool spot. I love all of the flavored soft serve options, like butterscotch, cotton candy, and several more. What they do is have the ice cream part be vanilla soft serve but there's syrup neatly swirled, thanks to the machine, of the flavor you choose. If you've saved a decent amount of room, don't miss the hot fudge sundae. Sooo good! Vanilla ice cream topped with a nice and thick, flavorful hot fudge. You can also have whipped cream and nuts, which I always do. It's a respectable portion... you could probably share it with someone, but that's no fun!! ;) The only thing with ordering ice cream is if you do it as takeout, like I did on my last visit, be sure to remind them to give you your food first before the ice cream!!! We ended up sitting in the car waiting for our meals while they had already given us our sundaes... so a bit melted by the time it was all said and done. 4 stars because it seems to have a few quirks these days, but still a fun (and for me, nostalgic) spot on Route 66. read more

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Passing through town. Tried the big burger and onion rings. They did not disappoint. Yummy Service was really good. read more

Absoutley amazing food a staple in our community it just a shame he isn't open as much anymore his burgers are so good same as his kuku fries with fresh cut green onions. read more

I always struggle with scores of 3-4 for just "decent" food worth the price. I would give this place a 4 if the wait to order and the wait for the food arrival were better. My giant burger was freshly prepared with fresh vegetables. The onion rings looked very tasty but there was no taste-very bland. The establishment was very clean, even the restroom. Live plants are everywhere and are very healthy-well cared for. We drove from Wagoner County. If I was in town and hungry, I might come here to eat. This is not a burger "worth the drive." read more

The food has for 33 years been worth the wait because they use fresh ingredients and cook fresh on order the right way! Not to say they're slow but busy!! The owners had it since he worked there as a chain and they don't operate if he isn't in the building!! The fries remind me of IN N OUT and the burgers are 20x better They have unique frozen custard flavor burst cones and cyclones !! Fried pickles, strawberry limeades, buffalo burgers!! Kids meals have came with a 50s cruiser car shaped box since I was little.... Gene and Gayle and the whole crew do a fascinating job here Last one left!! read more

Great stop in rural Oklahoma. The building has the feel of an old school mom & pop burger shop that is a staple of the local community. Mostly drive thru with the interior only open on select days. Staff and service were excellent. We got a double giant cheese burger, double giant bacon cheese burger, small tater tot, small mozzarella sticks and a large cherry limeade for around $28. Burgers were great and made fresh to order. Limeade was great - not overly sweet as some can be - with the infamous nugget ice (for the girlies)! I would recommend to anyone that finds themselves in Miami, OK. read more

Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger - Double giant bacon cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Oklahoma

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Great burgers and Rte 66 atmosphere at Wayland's Ku-Ku burger! The vintage sign drew is in the first time we were through here 25 years ago. The delicious burgers and experience keeps us coming back again and again. I usually get the Buffalo burger BBQ style (BBQ sauce pickles and onions). It also comes regular style (mustard lettuce tomato). Either one is delicious, so you can't go wrong ordering either one. I also add a slice of cheddar cheese to mine just because :) Tater tots are fried when you order them, and so are always crispy and delicious. Ditto the fries (regular and curly). Depending on the time of year you visit, you might get lucky and Wayland will have Fried Green Tomatoes on the menu - we lucked out and had 2 orders of those delicious FGT! Today (15 Jul 2021) the lobby is still closed for pandemic reasons. So we lined up with the rest of the folks at the drive thru and ordered there. They take and make 2 orders at a time, so everything is hot and fresh when handed through the window. The line moves reasonably quickly though so just crank up the tunes and have a little patience :) 5 get your burgers here when getting your kicks on Route 66 stars! read more

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Waylan's KuKu Burger is one of those places where you don't mind the wait and the dysfunction because you know something wonderful is about to test your taste buds. From the burgers that are loaded to the perfectly breaded deep fried pickle spears, the homemade fries, to the milk shakes that are to die for, this place is a gastric delight that is worth pulling in to. read more

Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger - Get your kicks on route 66. - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Oklahoma

Ate there on a busy Sunday afternoon. Had a couple burgers, tots and KuKu fries. The burgers and tots were good, but I wouldn't say great. The KuKu fries were waffle fries with chili, cheese, green onion, and a sour cream packet. They were delicious. The building has been there a good long time, so the layout and chairs/booths are not really designed to accommodate large crowds or bigger bodies. There are two drive thrus though, one on each side of the building. I won't go out of my way to go there again, but would eat there again if I was close. If you're going through Miami, you should stop and try it. read more

For RT 66 travelers, great neon, currently drive through only. There is a wait but the food has that diner taste. Mainstays are the burger's, as should be, plenty of other options on the menu. They also have a vast side menu, mostly fried, well done on the selection though. I settled on the tots and a deluxe cheeseburger. Personally, I'll take local and a small wait over fast food. read more

Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger - a car parked in front of the sign - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Oklahoma

2018 we csme thru town to eat at the Ku-Ku, but it was closed. And seemed to be closed everytime we came to Miami, OK. Today was the day where we waited for 20 minutes in the drive-thru line. It's long due to every order is cooked to order. It was well worth it. Nothing super special if you're looking for something fancy - It's a burger. Will definitely go back again. Waylan was on the grill and it'll be 50 years simmer 2023. read more

Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Oklahoma

We made this location a special stop on a recent road trip through the area because of the history of Ku-Ku burger. We were shocked when we pulled up that they were still doing drive-thru only and because their food is cooked to order, it is not extremely fast. Fortunately, they did have a few picnic tables in the shade in a corner of the parking lot where we were able to eat our burger without trying to hold it in our lap in the car. The food is what saved this experience for me. I got a double Ku Ku burger with cheese. The burger was simple but amazing at the same time. The diced onion and the condiments were perfect for the size of the burger and my tastebuds were very happy with everything that was going on with the burger. The fries were also good, and I am not a big fan of fries regularly. The menu at Ku Ku burger includes a lot more than just the burgers, but that is what brought us to this unique location on old Route 66. read more

Seriously awesome tasting burger. It was cooked perfectly, the onions and tomato were nice and fresh. The restaurant itself was clean with Rt. 66 decor. The staff were fun and friendly. Will definitely come back again on next trip. read more

Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger - Double giant cheeseburger! Wow, awesome!! - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Oklahoma

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The line is long ... but it's worth it! Plus it gives you plenty of time to chat with the locals. We met so many nice and kind people while waiting in line. We even got some tips from the locals - order your burger "grilled" and be specific about what toppings you want (lettuce, pickle, onion, tomato, etc.) because they aren't necessarily included. Getting your burger "grilled" basically just means they grill your bun too - it was delicious! The owner still flips all the burgers in the restaurant kitchen ... he was back there doing his thing while we were there. Also, they have delicious homemade limeade (get it with cherry) and fried pickles. If none of these food items listed sound like your thing, don't worry, they have a large menu with options that appeal to every different kind of fast food taste. P.S. Your kids will love it here - they will receive their kids meal in a classic car that they can take home :) read more

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Worth a stop! Very nice family friendly location with helpful staff and tasty food. Recommend it.

The food is generally good Count your change I think the portions are a little small. read more

Absolute best burgers fried pickles and kuku fries. The owner is so kind! Always fresh

The KuKu. A local tradition. You either love it or, well, you don't. If you love it, you'll be OK with the long wait to order and the longer wait for your order to be prepared, the limited open hours (they are closed for soooooo many things), and the fishy greasy taste on all the hot food you order. Their hot fudge sundaes are pretty tasty, or were, it's been a while. Stop in, it's a novelty, but keep the bar low. read more

I read reviews about the burgers at this place and so I had to stop. I had a burger and wish I would've ordered more so I could've taken some home. It was so good. read more

Reviewed March 1, 2018 Health Score 88 out of 100 A must do stop on Route 66. It is about the experience of visiting this burger joint! I just wonder how many travelers doing the Route 66 tour have been here. I am thinking people from all over the world! The history of this little place is interesting. I am glad it is still here. Anyway drop in for a burger and fries, and mark it off you list of "getting your kicks on route 66." Note: This review was originally posted on Tripadvisor by Spike S. read more

Miami, Oklahoma --- the best feature of the "Ku-Ku" is that it is on Route 66 since 1960, with a 1965 neon sign ... other than that, there is not one staff member that knows how to smile, or be pleasant, ... especially the old guy & old woman that appear to be in charge ... service gave "slow" a new meaning ... I was the only counter customer (#73) & still the only customer 14 minutes later when my burger came out and she yells "73!" "73!" while I was in front of her, all the time maintaining her face of displeasure ... the buffalo burger I ordered was extremely dry, with only a "dab" of mustard on 1 side of the bun and dry on the other bun ... "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! (but NEVER again) #RunAwayBill #DUSA2017 #Route66RunAwayBill #HistoricRoute66 09.26.17 read more

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Great atmosphere. Classic burger place on old Route 66. The food is good, and cooked to order. Take a step back to the way a burger joint should be! read more

Roadside America at its best. Great prices and great food. Had a giant cheeseburger for $4. Can't beat that. read more

Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger - Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Oklahoma

I have been eating here since I was a small child. There food hasn't changed much, especially since the owner is the cook. The prices are reasonable. The food is fresh cooked. You will probably have to wait a while. It's not fast. You stand in line to order, they give you a number and then you go pick up your food. You have to ask for lids and ketchup. They are very frugal. You pay for refills. Love this place! read more

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I was in Miami, Oklahoma for a training and wanted to find some hometown flavor. Saw The great reviews of this place right here on good ole yelp so I thought that I would check it out. Pretty cool place with a great tasting burger. I really love the decor and the old cars parked outside. It really gave it that old town, route 66 flare! As far as the food goes...the giant burger that I woofed down was very tasty as were the tater tots! Holla! The service was friendly and pretty fast. I would definitely make this a stop if your are cruising on route 66 through Miami, Oklahoma! read more

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We found our route 66 journey running through Miami Oklahoma and decided to skip the chains and standard tex mex sprinkling the land plentiful. The decor is nothing magic but it is a nice to see the pictures and see my father reminiscent. The max seating is less than 100 and lunch gets pretty packed. Plan ahead, it takes about 15 minutes to get your meal. The fries are pretty sublime. The burgers are juicy and worth the trip. I got a fish sandwich and it was a bit lacking. The prices are top notch and cheap. I suggest getting kids the cut car meals for optimal happiness! I fall for the nostalgic factor first and foremost. The food did not disappoint nor did the giant KuKu Bird this location is known for. read more

Waylan's Ku-Ku Burger - Kids meal! 3.95 - Burgers Near Me - Miami, Oklahoma

A local treasure!!! Always cooked fresh to order........lucky we still have it open!!!!!!!!