Wayback Burgers

4.2
519 reviews

About

Burger JointAmerican RestaurantFast Food Restaurant
We're a fast-casual burger joint serving fresh burgers, hand-dipped milkshakes and more.

Location

Wayback Burgers
1657 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT
06475, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
519 reviews
5 stars
307
4 stars
106
3 stars
54
2 stars
23
1 star
29

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers frequently praised the burgers and milkshakes for being delicious and freshly made.

Service

The staff, particularly the manager Lori, received high marks for being friendly, welcoming, and attentive to customers.

Cleanliness

Many reviews highlighted the cleanliness of the restaurant, including the dining area and bathrooms.

Pricing

Some customers felt the prices were high for the food quality, while others considered it fair for the experience.

Atmosphere

The restaurant was described as having a pleasant and inviting atmosphere, making it a good stop for travelers.
  • MR
    Myshell Ross
    Nov 14, 2025
    3.0
    They are extremely slow for a fast food place . It took them a hour to do a $8 meal which comes with a single burger and some fries . If your on your 30 minute lunch break DONT GO HERE
  • MK
    Michael Kerr
    Oct 26, 2025
    5.0
    We stopped in on our way to and from a soccer tournament and we were very happy with everything. The food was hot and fresh. The service was great. The building is a bit small, so not great for big groups. Everything was clean, including the bathrooms. There was plenty of parking each time we stopped. We will gladly be going back the next time we are passing through!
  • NL
    Nathan Lapointe
    Oct 24, 2025
    2.0
    Stopped in on my way home from a long drive, my wife and I had already gone past dinner time and needed some re fuel. It was conveniently placed pretty close to the highway not more then a mile off. So no issue with getting off and back on. The area from the outside looked really nice well groomed even. Maybe that's because of the area more then just a franchise standard. Now when we got inside the girl at the register was dismissive, impatient, and did not want to be there at all. We maintained a friendly attitude and just continued to order. Although I definitely felt her frustration for us being there as if we bothered her in some way. And to clarify it was around 630 pm so not near closing at all. My wife and I were the only ones in there as well. So non the less we received the food, it came in a tray although we asked for it to go. When we asked for boxes she rolled her eyes and went back behind the counter to get them. That alone actually took her a good 5 minutes. While she was doing that I had asked for a sauce to go with my wife's order she had forgotten to ask. I went to another employee since the gal was still getting the box. He wasn't any kinder when he responded, verbally goes and makes a bothersome sigh, as he states yeah I guess I could. Now I'm like what on earth is up with this place. Does everyone here act like this all the time? And not for nothing... It was almost 40 dollars for 2 burgers, a small fry to share, and one shared drink. I could have gone to a nice sit down burger joint and gotten twice the quality with out half the headache. So on that note.. would I recommend this place.. no. Not at all would it be worth your time to try it at least once in your life. Maybe find another location because in my opinion the food was just okay. The service made this place a 10 out of 10 will not go to again. I wish I had something better to say but I can't change the experience. I did how ever tell them all to have a great day when we left in hopes some positive energy might even help w.e. dysfunction they are working with over there to drive such a poor attitude.
  • GG
    Gav
    Aug 21, 2025
    5.0
    Food was great. Highly recommend the bourbon burger and the fried pickles. Our server Yareth was great.
  • EC
    Ellen C
    Aug 19, 2025
    5.0
    Randomly took a highway exit when traveling home from Cape Cod and stumbled upon Wayback Burgers. The burger was freshly cooked and delicious. The fries were quite good as well. The wait staff was so pleasant. Wayback Burgers was a good find!

Frequently Asked Questions About Wayback Burgers

What type of food does Wayback Burgers serve?

Wayback Burgers is a fast-casual burger joint serving fresh burgers, hand-dipped milkshakes, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches.

What are the operating hours of Wayback Burgers in Old Saybrook?

Wayback Burgers is open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.