We stopped in for a quick bite and had a great experience from start to finish. The cheeseburger was everything you'd want -- juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. We also got tater tots, which were perfectly crispy and made a great side. The real treat was the chocolate peanut butter shake -- rich, creamy, and indulgent without being too heavy. It tasted like a dessert and drink all in one. Service was fast and friendly, and the atmosphere had that fun, laid-back diner vibe that makes you want to hang out a little longer. If you're looking for good diner food with quick service and a great vibe, this place is definitely worth a visit! read more

Wayne's Drive-In - Burger - Burgers Near Me - Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Tried this place for the first time as its my grandma's favorite. We all got a burger and shared some fries and onion rings. I tried the peanut butter chocolate malt and it was delish. The staff is friendly and they have many options to choose from on the menu. You feel like you stepped back in time with the 50s music and the classic decor. read more

Wayne's Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Cedarburg, Wisconsin

A step back in time. Hamburgers the way they should be in a very fun retro building. Can wait for them to reopen.

I was working nearby Waynes for a couple of weeks and ended up dining in about 6 times after my first visit. This is high praise since I usually cook all my own meals and rarely eat out. Absolutely great quality, simplistic burger. I go about 90% carnivore diet but I can make an exception for the Sheboygan hard roll. I have enjoyed Kroll's & Al's up in Green Bay, but I think Wayne's has got the simple burger perfected. Ask for Mark the Electrician's 1LB Burger, when you order. read more

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Best burger i have had in a long time Excellant awesome bun reminds me of metcaf's butler sentry grandmas best u read more

In my opinion, the quality of the hamburgers has definitely diminished since my last visit. After visiting Wayne's on "car night" once a week during the summer, I took a hiatus for a year. When I returned and ordered their cheeseburger, I was unpleasantly surprised. Not only did the cost skyrocket but the quality and taste had suffered. My son, a hamburger lover, could not finish his and into the trash it went. I have since learned that many of the negative changes were the result of new ownership, between the time of my previous visits and my last visit. read more

We've lived here for 20 years and have always frequented Wayne's in the summers. The kids used to love the hula hoop contests etc. Their burgers have always been the "best burgers ever" in my opinion; they would come DRIPPING with butter (yummo!!) and the bread was AMAZING!!! However, the last two summers have been terrible. I'm not sure what changed, but the burgers definitely do NOT taste the same. I think we're done going there unfortunately. It's sad as it was such an amazing tradition with our family to eat there once every couple of weeks. I just got my very last hamburger there tonight and I couldn't even finish it. It was not good. Sorry Wayne's, you've lost a family of very committed customers :( read more

Another must visit in the North Shore. It's like taking a step back in time. Classic car shows keep the parking lot filled. Lots of outdoor seating under a tent or sit inside and look at the memorabilia. Custard and food is reasonably priced and classic. read more

Wayne's Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Old-school drive-in vibe. Solid burgers--not award winners, but still pretty good. Decent tater tots. Not a lot of seats inside--be prepared to eat in your car. Really interesting sodas in the fountain drinks. I'd go back. read more

Cute spot with old school vibes. Stopped by on a Thursday for their vintage car night. They had plenty of outdoor seating and some inside seating. Solid menu full of classic diner food options. Service was good and pretty swift for a very busy night. I only opted for ice cream that night, but they exclusively carry a large selection of Cedar Crest Ice Cream which was delicious! I would return again! Seems like a fun spot for all ages, especially kids! read more

Wayne's Drive-In - Outside of building - Burgers Near Me - Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Great food! Friendly staff! It's just like it was in the 1950's and 60's with juicy burgers, fries and shakes and fun decor!

This is a great little restaurant. Burgers and fries are great. Ice cream malts, shakes, sundaes are great. Its a fun place to eat. And busy! read more

Grew up going to Wayne's and probably hadn't been in close to 20 years lol. We stopped by yesterday for a snack. Was a little sad to see they didn't have blue moon ice cream but ended up getting Cajun tots and they were pretty good. This place is very well kept, looked just how we remembered it! read more

Wayne's Drive-In - Cajun tots - Burgers Near Me - Cedarburg, Wisconsin

I am surprised by the number of good reviews. Went with my family Saturday, got there right when they opened. We ordered cheese burgers, fries with cheese, onion rings and fountain drink. First observation was that there weren't any adults working, second was that the teens helping us didn't care to answer questions that we had (it was our first time there). First impression of food was the the cheese wasn't melted, the bun was huge compared to the burger, the cheese for fries was straight out of a can (come on we live in the cheese capital of the world!). The first bite of the burger is still regrettable. This had to be the worst burger I have ever had in my life. It was like someone had puréed ground beef into a paste and then formed into a thin patty. It still makes my stomach turn to think about it. Even though we were the first customers there, our food was stone cold. Cute place, maybe the ice cream is good!? read more

You just gotta love places like this that pop up from no where as you are driving by and somehow "lure" you in. Well on this hot July day, the lure was a cold drink and I was starving as breakfast was long in my rear view mirror when we drove past. Being that it was about 2pm, I was surprised to see a line inside as we queued up to place our order. But we seemed to be the only people ordering their burgers, everyone else was there for their Cedar Crest ice cream, and why not? It was HOT and ice cream was a definite option as I watched person after person enjoying their treats. But I decided on a burger and tots (tots are always my fav). We were lucky to get a table indoors given the heat and soon the counter was calling our number, so my friend went up to grab our food. My cheeseburger was delicious, topped with crunchy lettuce and ripe tomatoes and the biggest slice of onion I had seen in awhile. They do ask if you want grilled or raw onion in true WI style! Old School ketchup squeeze bottles are on the tables so never a shortage of the red stuff! It's fast food so we were in and out in about 30 minutes. I hear this place is only open seasonally so if you want to check it out, seems like Summer is when you will have to do that. Loved the friendly staff as well which is a rarity in fast food restaurants these days. Next time I head to Waynes? I'm going to get one of those delicious looking cones that everyone was walking out with. Seems like that's the only thing we missed! read more

We stopped here for the first time today. And short, the burger is totally "meh". Kind of dry, the cheese was a slice of American thrown on top with a partial melt. The bun was average and bready. That said, the milkshake was really good. And the ice cream, Cedar crest, looks awesome as well. Maybe the other so that's good but I would definitely avoid going here for a burger if you're in the mood for a really good cheeseburger. That said, the place is totally cute and has good ambience. read more

This restaurant is excellent. The food and ice cream and great, and the dinning area inside is very nice. The service is also very good. The only issue is the volume of the music playing, but I assume that sitting underneath the speaker that should be expected. Since I am hard of hearing, the volume of the music made it more challenging to carry a conversation. That is a small issue with a fairly simple solution. I only mention this if anyone with children sensitive to loud music, then you can be aware prior to choosing your seat. read more

We loved it. Brings you back in time. Friendly service, good burgers! This was exactly what we were looking for.

My husband and I stopped in for lunch on a dreary Friday afternoon. We have been wanting to come here for a few years now and happened to make our way out of the city and up to this place today. He ordered a cheeseburger and I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato. After we placed our order we received a buzzer and sat at one of the tables outside until our order was ready. It's nice that they have a large tent in the back with plenty of seating for guests to enjoy, as well as very clean restrooms outside. Our food was delicious and very much reminded us of a place we used to go to in our hometown, but only better. When you're here you can't leave without getting some ice cream, so we split a double cone of the pirates bounty. That was also very good. The next time we are in this area we will have to keep this local gem in mind. read more

We stopped by Wayne's Drive-In for the first time on a Saturday afternoon on our way to go apple picking. The food was delicious and well-priced, and the atmosphere was exactly what one would expect for a nostalgic 50's-style diner. The ordering process was quick and easy, and our food came out in a short amount of time. I went for the Mushroom Swiss Burger and my significant other chose the Double Cheeseburger. We ordered a side of fries and a side of tater tots to try them both, as well as a peanut butter milkshake. The food was all delicious and definitely hit the spot. Normally I would be a little disappointed the mushrooms on my burger were canned and not fresh, but with the brown gravy and the swiss cheese melting everywhere it was hard to complain. I tried a bite of the double cheeseburger, which was delicious as well, especially with the fried onions. The burgers were both cooked perfectly. The tots were good but we both agreed the fries were better; perfectly golden and buttery. The shake was fantastic, and with the food was a good size to split. We enjoyed our visit to Wayne's and would definitely come back the next time we're in the Cedarburg area! read more

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It's a great local hamburger joint with 50's vibe. The burgers and other food were all reasonably priced and it was delicious. We had a great time there. read more

The best burger I've had since I moved from Cali over a year ago, service was warm, food came out quick, and the old school vibe was quite nice to step in for lunch. Definitely worth the money, 10/10 will come back again read more

Top notch service along with old style burgers and shakes. You can't lose here. Abby is ALWAYS the best!

I've been to this establishment over a handful of times and have never had a bad meal. Burgers & meals are always excellent. The chocolate malts are to die for. (Figuratively) read more

Pretty typical drive-in type food. Wayne's is very retro and reminiscent of days gone by. A longtime fixture in the community, Wayne's likely draws on the nostalgia of people recalling fond memories of coming here when they were younger. I have my own hometown drive-in I must stop at whenever I go home. Prices seem a little on the high side for drive-in food but not outrageously so. I don't find any particular great flavor in the meat. My most recent burger was a little greasier than I like. I do like that they use a Sheboygan style hard roll as the bun. Fries & cheesecurds are pretty good as are the shakes/malts. A worthwhile stop if you're in the area looking for a blast back to a different era. read more

Wayne's Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Cedarburg, Wisconsin

I have been going to wayne's my whole life and ever since they got new management the place has gone downhill. I went in today to get my regular cheeseburger and when i grabbed their "new" franks red hot buffalo dipping sauce. I opened it and it was a caramel color, and i never had it before so I tried it and when I put it into my mouth it was DISGUSTING. I GAGGED. After i violently threw up i went back to check the expiration date and found out it had been EXPIRED FOR A YEAR. I am very disappointed how management lacks basic skills of checking expiration dates, it makes me wonder what else is expired. I will never go back and I hope they improve from this message. read more

Old-time ice cream parlor serving up sandwiches, chili and Cedar Crest ice creams. Ambiance takes one back 50 years and more. Great destination place offering outside dining on a nice day. It was 91 degrees when we were there, so inside dining was the only smart choice. read more

Came here for some carry out for my birthday. I was supposed to share a chocolate malt with my boyfriend, but I have to say, it was so good I didn't really give him any at all! The burgers were juicy and tasty, buns were perfectly toasted, and the fries crisp! read more

Wayne's Drive-In - the front of the diner - Burgers Near Me - Cedarburg, Wisconsin

STOP!!!!! This is my new standard for fast food. I'm not into nostalgic dining rooms or unique concepts...I'm into food. And, when it comes to fantastic burgers or fish fillet sandwiches, this is as good as it gets. The seasoned burgers are very juicy and flavorful. The bun is among the best in the business. And these burgers come out hot. They also use a high grade Wisconsin cheese on the cheese burgers. But wait. There's more...lots more. The fish fillet sandwich is the tastiest available anywhere. Is it the bun? Is it the fish? Is it the coating? Is it the high end cheese. It doesn't matter. It's just delicious! The onion rings are incredible, and the fries, while not my style, are house cut, house made excellence. And...they serve a locally crafted, artisan soda that has a cola flavor to take on McDonalds coke and George Webb Pepsi. I love the McDonalds Coke like an addict, but I'm telling you this stuff is really great. So, great food, generous portions, everything fresh and hot. Someone swung for the fences, and Wayne's connected. DON'T MISS IT! read more

Really nice people, really good stuff, not a lot of coin. What else do you need on a road trip on a lazy Sunday? Recently we put the top down and rolled out to Wayne's following along the lakefront. What a fun place to visit and the parking lot had 3-4 vintage convertibles and cars, and a handful of motorcycles. You go inside and up to a counter to order and I knew I wanted a sundae later so I went light on lunch, ordering a grilled cheese. It was really good, crunchy yet the bread wasn't flattened. For dessert I went all out and got a hot fudge sundae made with the Cedar Crest ice cream. I selected Daily Grind, a coffee ice cream with a caramel swirl, and crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans. Complete with whipped cream, nuts and a cherry on top it was perfect. My belly was comfortably full and I felt just a little indulgent. That's a great feeling to enjoy on a Sunday afternoon! read more

Wayne's Drive-In - Grilled cheese was an excellent first course for lunch that included ice cream - Burgers Near Me - Cedarburg, Wisconsin

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At first sight this restaurant might feel nostalgic given the reference to a drive in. The menu fit the bill with burgers, fries, hot dogs, and shakes. I brought my family here during a corvette night with hopes of a great burger and shiny Vette's of today and yesteryear. We all ordered burgers and fries or tots with chocolate shakes. The burgers tasted like food service burgers that had a very airy and filler type consistency. You know the kind! Like the ones you would buy in a box at Sams Club! I think their saving grace was the bun. Yes the bun was a bakery bun lightly toasted with butter but it wasn't enough to sidetrack your tastebuds from the fake bland tasting meat. The sides were good and the shake was wonderful however a drive in where the burger is king should offer sometime fresh tasting and well seasoned. It's not difficult even for an average cook like myself to prepare a burger that makes a good impression! I appreciate the fact that they support local charities but save yourself the trouble and get a good burger at a lower price at Culver's! However if you want an awesome burger in the Milwaukee area send me a message and I'll share some advice. read more

Waited all winter and when I finally get there the burgers, had been good in years past, were terrible. Typical frozen burger all dried out when cooked. Decided the hour round trip was no longer worth it. I can get Cedar Crest ice cream in the grocery store. read more

Nice little place. The employees are kind and fast. The burgers are just ok. They are only open seasonally, even though they have an indoor dining room. I don't like the hard buns for the burgers and the small portion for the price is not good. read more

Fun place with really good food. The service is quick and friendly. Retro decor, great ice cream and malts.

Went for a drive the other day and came across Wayne's Drive-In purely by chance. I've been hearing the radio commercials (a little ditty that will get stuck in your head) for quite a while, but never really made this place a destination. First off, it is a really cool looking old diner. It is a round building with lots of funky character and neon signs as well as an enormous parking lot. And as great diners go, it has the polished stainless, the red vinyl and plenty of memorabilia on the walls. My service was great - waitstaff was happy and full of pep. Everyone who came in the door was greeted immediately and taken care of promptly. I ordered the cheeseburger and a Black Cow and took a seat at the counter. The burger was very good - well seasoned with a great fresh hard roll and the ever so important, big pat of Wisconsin butter. The Black Cow was made with Cedar Crest ice cream and Sprecher Root Beer - a perfect combo. Looking forward to going back next week with a bus load! read more

What a precious place, I absolutely love Wayne's!! If you love diners like I do, this place does not disappoint. Stopped for lunch on a Saturday. Ordered food and took outside to eat at one of their many picnic tables. Had to wait a bit, but it's all made to order, so was very worth much worth the wait. No problem having our small dog eating with us outside. The double burger was good, the buns awesome! Turkey burger and chicken tenders were both delicious. They had a huge selection of local Cedar Crest ice cream and shakes. Love love love read more

I just don't get all the hype about this place. It is a cute place with 1950's throwback decor but how do you call a place a drive-in when they don't serve you at your car? The burgers are allegedly their claim to fame. The meat is good quality but they put a disgusting huge dollop of butter on top which makes condiments run off the patty. I understand the lure of a butter burger but this is a little over the top. The bun was actually dry so I don't know if the butter was there to disguise the over crisp texture. People obviously think that this place is the best in the world but maybe because there aren't a ton of good burger places in Cedarburg. It was crazy crowded with a line over 10 deep and they didn't open up another register. Our service was decent but I can see where they might have service issues. Pricing was a bit high for the quality. Everything is priced ala carte including tomato and lettuce. A plain cheeseburger, fries and soda will run you $7.70 which isn't horribly expensive but it just wasn't that amazing. Personally I will stick with my Milwaukee burger joints and be happy. read more

The best ice cream I have ever had. I go all the way out from Virginia for this. Does not disappoint!!

Food wasn't that good they way they advertise I thought I was in for something different, super basic . Service sucked they made my sandwich wrong said it would take five mins to make I waited about ten asked about the girl gave me an attitude. My food should have been made right and ready on time as I already paid and had other food including ice cream. read more

Always on the lookout for a distinctive place to eat as an alternative to your predictable McD's and Subways, we thought we'd try this out after a hot morning bike ride. They didn't disappoint! Our family of 3 had burgers--2 bacon cheeseburgers and a mushroom and Swiss. The others said their bacon cheeseburgers were excellent, and my mushroom and Swiss was the best I've had in a while. The fries were also very tasty, even without ketchup. But probably what made the meals were the cherry colas, which really hit the spot on the hot day. Different (better) flavor than you usually get from a Coke branded cherry cola. Because of Covid, I phoned in our order, then picked it up about 15 minutes later, from their handy pickup window. Highly recommend! Next time we're in the area we'll be stopping here for malts! read more