In the Mount Rushmore of Bell County Burgers, Wes's may not get the attention it deserves, but that is about to change. Wes's has been my grandpa's favorite burger spot for over 20 years, and for good reason. The service and atmosphere are exactly what you want to see out of a burger spot that knows they have top 3 burgers, and has nothing to hide. The onion rings are a must grab and have all of the attributes from crisp batter to an easy pull apart when you bite in. If you haven't been before, now is your sign to run to Wes's. read more

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Definitely a good, greasy burger (see pic). However the bacon was underdone & apparently comes that way. You have to tell them you want it crispy. The Goodnight Burger is simply a 3 patty burger = 1# of beef. The pickles (& I ordered extra) are very slim & the lettuce isn't plentiful. The meat is the star here, nice to have hearty & fresh ground pressed patties without worrying about thin frozen discs. Buns are decent to hold it all. Wes Teeters, the owner that created the name sake restaurant, has retired & sold it to new owners around Christmas 2025. Tater tots were perfect. Waitresses are very nice & helpful & they fixed my bacon situation but I had to ask. If you try Wes's Sauce, it's like a spicy taco or steak sauce, so go lightly at first. Their healthy option is a populated iceburg lettuce salad bar. I was just too full to take them up on the appreciated invitation for pie dessert. Discounted price for cash payment. They do Temple right with their offerings but I wouldn't say it's a decadent place. It's a hometown cafe catering to the locals & that's all right, it's a decent place. Ample seating room with some old style booths. but the plastic chairs feel cheap. Another long-time Temple gem, Old Jody's, is right across the street & still competitive for business. So you have the choice of 2 similar places within 25 yards of each other. Oh, & Grape Kool-aid for the win! read more

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Best burger and sides in Bell county . Great onion rings and fries. CFS and chicken tenders excellent. Superior service by tenure and friendly staff. read more

Great food, excellent service and good prices! We ate the double meat burger, chicken fried chicken, onion rings and they were delicious! Server was very friendly. She checked on us and refilled our drinks frequently. We will be back! read more

The staff is so friendly, the restaurant is very clean and the food is fresh and fast every time!! Haven't had a bad meal there yet. Highly recommend for a good burger. read more

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Local favorite burger joint! Staff and service were top tier! All the locals seem to love this place. The burgers are easily one of the best in temple. Reasonably priced with great seasoning. Atmosphere is old town diner vibes. I personally liked the fries over the onion rings, but try the Wes's sauce, it went great on everything. Onion rings were lacking tho and not fully coated in batter. read more

Wes’s Burger Shack - Double bacon cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Temple, Texas

The quality of the burgers was exceptional. The service provided was outstanding, with all staff members demonstrating politeness and a high degree of accommodation. read more

I walk in at 8:20 and there are two wait staff on duty .. there were 3 tables taken and most were open .. i slid i to a booth very cisi le ti the counter and the kitchen.. both wait staff we t by severak times and after a out ten minutes i fibally asked if i was going ti be waited on. She said .. oh i am sorry, i dodnt see you I xsll BS! read more

Great burgers with great prices. You can't miss with this place if your get a hamburger. Fast service and made to order.

Christine was absolutely great !!!!! Very bubbly and kind . The food was so good . Very friendly place .

Burgers are huge, and real meat, not the frozen patties you see all the time. The customer service was 10/10. They were so busy and still made sure to treat me and my kids like family. This is the classic small town cafe! We will definitely be back. read more

First time here 9.17.25 It's a cute little diner, definitely a small town staple; it seems like everyone knew each other. The food is amazing, the burgers are huge! The staff is very friendly, and the restaurant itself looks decently decorated. The menu is very limited, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, I would just like a little more variety. I was not pleased with the way our waitress asked us if we wanted fries, tots, or OR, because it doesn't come as a side with a burger. I had even stated in front of her "I didn't know it came with fries as an option", then we get our receipt and see FF and OR charged, each $3-$4 extra. (And they are bland as all heck). We did expect to pay extra, however the waitress phrased it to us as if the sides were included. We ordered coffee as well and it was bitter. Also shared a slice of chocolate pie; very yummy! Nothing too special but definitely hit the spot. Great spot for casual lunch or dinner, wouldn't mind stopping by again in the future. read more

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WES'S BURGERS SHACK & MORE Nice size dining room with plenty of seating. Friendly atmosphere and staff. We had lunch and it was good. Fried Mushrooms with Ranch. They were served hot and fresh. Nice crunchy batter and good flavor. Fried Pickles with Ranch. Crunchy and Good. Double Meat Hamburger with Fries. The Burger was juicy and lots of flavor. The fries were good and crunchy. Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy - with Mashed Potatoes and Fries. The Steak was huge with a crunchy batter. Fries were crispy and hot. The mashed potatoes were OK but nothing special. Fried Catfish Filet - Large with Fries and Onion Rings. The catfish was cooked perfectly with a crunchy texture. The Onion Rings were really good and crunchy. Overall it was a nice experience and we will be back. It does get busy and you may have to wait on a table but it's worth it. read more

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Classic Burger Joint with Big Flavor Wes's Burger Shack is one of those local spots that keeps it simple and does it right. The burgers are juicy, cooked just how you ask, and stacked with fresh toppings. The onion rings? Easily some of the best I've had--crispy, golden, and full of flavor. Service is friendly and fast, and the staff makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. It's a no-frills kind of place, but that's part of the charm. Prices are fair, portions are generous, and everything comes out hot and fresh. If you're in Temple and craving a good old-fashioned burger, Wes's is definitely worth a stop. read more

The service is fine, but I wasn't impressed with their burgers. To me, they had no flavor. I can't tell you anything about the rest of their menu, but my experience certainly didn't live up to the hype. The dining area isn't very big, also, so it did tend to get somewhat loud. read more

Great food, great staff and the atmosphere is great. Everyone is so nice and the restaurant employs special needs which I very much appreciate. The burgers are amazing by the way! read more

Wes’s Burger Shack - Burgers Near Me - Temple, Texas

They have the best burgers around. The staff is friendly. Wish their hours were longer. My husband is retired and goes when I'm working.

Stopped by, ordered a burger to go and was told it might be awhile cause there was a big order ahead of me. I don't think I waited more than 5-10 minutes, tho. Fast service and a Great burger! Will definitely be back! read more

My first time visiting the food was fresh and hot especially the fried steak. It was very tender. Quick service and the waiter was very curious. I will definitely be back to visit. Great service. read more

I ordered their meatloaf special and they forgot the word "loaf" means formed in a specific shape. What I received resembled hamburger meat "crumbles." Not very flavorful. I would "NEVER" order this meal again. read more

Incredible staff! Odd hours and limited menu. Burger was good... not wonderful. The chicken and dumplings never again. It should be called dumplings with a hint of chicken. Big bowl of dough strips. read more

Serious greasy spoon. The French fries were tasteless and commercial BUT my husband, an onion ring aficionado, gives Loud in the front but a large party room in the back made conversation audible. Service was FAST, efficient and accurately billed. I took a look at the salad bar and it was as industrial as the French fries. I had a tasteless cheeseburger. Definitely few if any healthy options. read more

My husband and I were visiting Temple and saw the positive reviews on this place...so we decided to give it try. Took the order to go...ordered the appetizer combo (two different apps) fried mushrooms and fried pickles, both very crispy and tasty. Also ordered a double cheeseburger and fries...the burger patties were excellent. Meat was well seasoned and melted in your mouth. Highly recommend this place if you are in the area. Service was just as awesome as the food - very nice! read more

Burger was huge and soooooo fresh!! Loved that they have Kool- Aid on tap! Love that Wes comes out and greats the customer! read more

Wes’s Burger Shack - Burgers Near Me - Temple, Texas

Great place! The food is very reasonably priced and delicious. They prepare everything fresh when you order so it gets to the table hot and tasty. The "small" catfish plate comes with two huge fillets and two sides. The fish and onion rings were lightly salted, not overly salty as many restaurants do. The hamburger was a good old fashioned burger with the buns toasted on the grill. The place is newly remodeled and so clean and inviting. Our server, Corita, was fun and made a fresh pot of decaf for my mom. Great touch! All the staff was happy and cutting up with each other while we were there. They obviously enjoy working together at Wes's. We will definitely return! read more

Wes's never disappoints. I haven't tried everything, what I have is good. Awesome onion rings. Friendly staff, Wes is a great community supporter. read more

Great Burger, Friendly Staff, and a completely engaged owner! Well worth your time & money!

Came in right before closing and was greeted immediately by the very friendly staff. Though only 15 minutes remained, I was not hurried or made to feel a burden but instead encouraged to order anything and take my time. While the menu is limited, that is a plus in my book as they focus on doing a little bit exceptionally well. I had been on the hunt for some great o-rings and the menu offered fresh from scratch hand battered and the waitress alerted me to beer-battered rings that are not on menu but just as popular and delicious. I also indulged in some jalapeño chips. Needless to say the staff, menu, and food all made for an enjoyable afternoon stop. The decor is simple but filled with encouraging statements and Wes the owner is living it out- the staff had a 3 waitresses but the rest I saw were mentally challenged individuals who were having a ball with their assignments and interactions with everyone else. If your day needs a shot of inspiration and your mouth craves traditional diner food, please treat yourself to a stop at Wes's'. (PS- cash is preferred, credit excepted with a 3.5% fee to cover their fee charge ). read more

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check hours! looks like a breakfast & lunch spot. looking for food while traveling through temple... yelp led us here! homey spot that seemed like lunch at grama's house. menu is simple with focus on burgers which was good cause that's what we wanted! hubbie & i ordered cheeseburgers ($7) with a large side of orings ($6) to split. we also ordered fried cheese curds ($7) for an app. they do offer an app duo for $9. cheese curds arrived piping hot & smelling heavenly! GARLICKY! and they were as good as they smelled. we asked for a dip and were brought ranch (no marinara avail). tender chewy curds & crispy breading which tasted like it had been rolled in garlic butter. pan heated bun was soft but held up well to the tasty burger. meat was flavorful & how i like it, thin with a nice "crust". o-rings were great as well and tasted like homemade. onions cooked enough to bite through - not pull out through breading. waitstaff was extremely efficient & friendly. this spot looks like a community anchor with flyers and team sports items. employees were all wearing "have you hugged a child with special needs" t-shirts. there were items sprinkled around that showed God was an important part of their lives and business. something I APPLAUD and SUPPORT. no hiding their light under bushels here! what a great spot for Temple residents! fantastic food & wonderful people! read more

The food is what you would expect from a restaurant like this. It's good and you get plenty. What is exceptional is how Wes comes out and thanks his patrons, the staff is friendly and makes you feel at home. His charity dinners are well known. It's a great place. read more

What hit me bad from the start was the phrase "God Wins" scrawled in colored chalk around the entrance to the establishment. I don't understand why someone has to be so preachy to the public,. I believe in God and yes I pray, but I don't need that kind of message greeting me at the door. This is a burger place, not a church. Now to the food. I ordered the small chopped steak with onions, gravy and coleslaw and tater tots, which I was upcharged for (!) My friend had a burger and fries. The food came out almost instantly, which was a bit alarming. My food was ok, but the coleslaw recipe has got to change. It tastes metallic and not house-made. The meat was ok, kind of tasteless. The same for my friend's burger. All in all it was not a very good lunch. Our server was fantastic, attentive and a bit over the top. We usually eat at Jody's across the street, but I decided to give Wess Burger another try. I hope they can do better on the food read more

Temple's best comfort food, and family restaurant. Wonderful burgers, country fried steak, and onion rings to die for.

We tried this for the first time recently and it's already one of our new favorites! We haven't dined in but the service at the window is always excellent. read more

Wes's Burger Shack is amazing. I've been stopping by Wes's since he was in Heidenheimer, Tx. Great food and amazing people. Service has always been great. read more

Wes's Burger Shack has been around for a long time. I believe it started out in Heidenheimer Tx as a small mom and pop restaurant which grew and grew. It moved from there to Temple to have more space and with some problems along the way it is now located across the street from the Old Jody's restaurant another fine restaurant. The hamburgers and the chicken fried steak will leave you very satisfied.. The service is spot on never been disappointed. Get there early for lunch so that you can find a place to park. See my review for Old Jody's restaurant. read more

Finally got to try this place. Best burgers in Temple! Good fries. Reasonably priced. read more

This place is fantastic! Fast service, delicious, home cooked food. And the owner checks on you personally. His staff is amazing as well. The place is decorated with awesome things from around town.... I mean listen where will you get affordable, delicious food and treated like a king in a fun locale!? read more

The food here was phenomenal!! The employees were very kind. The owner Wes is friendly and amazing. The hours of his restaurant are limited because he has a daughter with special needs. This business is on the very top of my list for places that I would recommend to eat at! read more

Food was so good ! Had a double cheese burger with the fried pinions and french fries ‍ had to ho home and take a nap ! If you need a great meal and great friendly people and a good old hug , then this is the place for you read more

We ate lunch there yesterday. The burger patties are hand made. The burgers have a great flavor. The beer batter onion rings are outstanding. The service was outstanding. Only open 10a-3p but a great lunch stop. read more