Wayback Burgers

170 Main St UNIT 8, Middletown
(860) 358-9127

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Chicken Tenders and Fries
Cookie Butter Milkshake
Bourbon Bacon Burger
Double Bacon Burger
Ghost Pepper Burger
Chili Cheese Fries
Buffalo Chicken
Impossible Melt
Cajun Burger
Onion Rings

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Featured items
CHEEEESY BURGER
We encourage you to pronounce all four E's when you order. Four slices of melted American cheese and two beef patties, sandwiched between an inverted, grilled, and buttered bun.
CRAFT YOUR OWN - DOUBLE
Craft your own double burger! Start with two beef patties, then get cheesy with four options to choose from. Top it off with fresh veggies and select from 10 flavorful sauces, including Heinz® ketchup, to dunk, dip or sauce it up.
DOUBLE BACON BURGER
"Hold the bacon," said no one ever. Our Wayback Classic topped with four slices of crispy bacon for mouthwatering perfection. American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, mustard, and the rich taste of America's Favorite Ketchup® from Heinz® to complete this masterpiece.
CRAFT YOUR OWN - SINGLE
Cravin' a little less? Craft your own single burger. Start with an all-beef patty, then get cheesy with four options to choose from. Top it off with fresh veggies and select from 10 flavorful sauces to dunk, dip or sauce it up.
RODEO BURGER
A two-patty Texan delight. Topped with cheddar cheese, our signature crispy onion rings, and a BBQ sauce tangy enough to kick anyone off their mechanical bull.
CRAFT YOUR OWN - IMPOSSIBLE
Craft your own Impossible burger! Start with a quarter-pound Impossible patty, then top it off with our flavorful toppings and sauces. Delicious meat, made from plants, for meat lovers.
CLASSIC
A classic never goes out of style. Two beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, mustard, and the rich taste of America's Favorite Ketchup® from Heinz®.
CHICKEN TENDERS
Hand-breaded tenders accompanied by your choice of dipping sauce. They may sound traditional compared to some of our other options, but they rival anything on the menu.
THE BIG EASY
Two mouthwatering, all-beef patties stacked with lettuce, tomato, bacon and pepper jack cheese-all jazzed up with a Cajun Remoulade.
CRISPY CHICKEN - CRAFT YOUR OWN
We take time to perfect the crispiness of our chicken, marinating it in buttermilk before dipping it in spices and finally deep frying it. Served between two buns and topped with whatever the heck you want!

FEATURED ITEMS
FUNNEL CAKE STICKS
Crunchy sticks deep fried to taste like fried dough topped with sweet, powdered sugar and paired with mouthwatering chocolate dipping sauce.
FRIED PICKLES WITH RANCH
Irresistible pickle slices fried to perfection and served with a side of Ranch.
APPLE PIE SHAKE
The taste of Fall, in a shake y'all. The Apple Pie Milkshake is a hand-dipped vanilla milkshake, blended with apple pie filling and topped with whipped cream and wafer cookies.
SWEET BOURBON BACON BURGER
Sweet & savory, The Sweet Bourbon Bacon Burger is made with two beef patties, topped with cheddar cheese, bourbon sauce, and candied bacon.
MANGO HABANERO CHICKEN SANDWICH
The perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Freshly fried chicken tossed in mango habanero sauce, tomato, lettuce, and pickles.
FAMILY MEAL
Two Wayback Classics (each is two beef patties with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard), 6 breaded Chicken Tenders and a full order of Fries and an order of Onion Rings. NOTE: no substitutions or alterations can be made to this package in the special instructions.
MANGO HABANERO CHICKEN TENDERS
The perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Freshly fried chicken tenders tossed in Mango Habanero sauce.
KEY LIME PIE SHAKE
Hand-dipped key lime milkshake topped with whipped cream and crushed wafer cookie.

SIGNATURE SHAKES
BROWNIE MILKSHAKE
A hand-dipped vanilla milkshake, perfectly blended with real brownies, a signature chocolate syrup, and topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.
CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH MILKSHAKE
This shake is blended with Cinnamon Toast Crunch® and topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
CARAMEL MARSHMALLOW
Vanilla ice cream with campfire marshmallows and caramel sauce swirl.

BURGERS
CHEEEESY BURGER
We encourage you to pronounce all four E's when you order. Four slices of melted American cheese and two beef patties, sandwiched between an inverted, grilled, and buttered bun.
CRAFT YOUR OWN - SINGLE
Cravin' a little less? Craft your own single burger. Start with an all-beef patty, then get cheesy with four options to choose from. Top it off with fresh veggies and select from 10 flavorful sauces to dunk, dip or sauce it up.
CRAFT YOUR OWN - DOUBLE
Craft your own double burger! Start with two beef patties, then get cheesy with four options to choose from. Top it off with fresh veggies and select from 10 flavorful sauces, including Heinz® ketchup, to dunk, dip or sauce it up.
THE BIG EASY
Two mouthwatering, all-beef patties stacked with lettuce, tomato, bacon and pepper jack cheese-all jazzed up with a Cajun Remoulade.
RODEO BURGER
A two-patty Texan delight. Topped with cheddar cheese, our signature crispy onion rings, and a BBQ sauce tangy enough to kick anyone off their mechanical bull.
DOUBLE BACON BURGER
"Hold the bacon," said no one ever. Our Wayback Classic topped with four slices of crispy bacon for mouthwatering perfection. American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, mustard, and the rich taste of America's Favorite Ketchup® from Heinz® to complete this masterpiece.
CLASSIC
A classic never goes out of style. Two beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, mustard, and the rich taste of America's Favorite Ketchup® from Heinz®.
CRAFT YOUR OWN - IMPOSSIBLE
Craft your own Impossible burger! Start with a quarter-pound Impossible patty, then top it off with our flavorful toppings and sauces. Delicious meat, made from plants, for meat lovers.
THE NINE PATTY BURGER
Nine (That's Right, Nine!) Fresh, 100% all-beef Patties, Nine slices of American Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato.
IMPOSSIBLE MELT
A quarter-pound Impossible Burger with Swiss Cheese, Sauteed Onions, and Cajun Remoulade Sauce on an inverted buttered bun. Delicious meat, made from plants, for meat lovers.

SANDWICHES & CHICKEN
CHICKEN TENDERS
Hand-breaded tenders accompanied by your choice of dipping sauce. They may sound traditional compared to some of our other options, but they rival anything on the menu.
CRISPY CHICKEN - CRAFT YOUR OWN
We take time to perfect the crispiness of our chicken, marinating it in buttermilk before dipping it in spices and finally deep frying it. Served between two buns and topped with whatever the heck you want!
CHICKEN BLT
Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo topping a crispy chicken breast. If the name doesn't explain itself clearly enough, we'll let the flavors do the rest of the talking.
BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS
Get your spice on! Our hand-breaded tenders topped with buffalo sauce for that extra bit of flavor.
CHEESESTEAK
It's not just for Philly anymore. Melted American cheese topping shaved steak, accompanied by juicy grilled onions.
GRILLED CHICKEN - CRAFT YOUR OWN
Chicken served hot in between two buns. We can't say what combination of toppings is best, but we can promise you'll love it no matter what you choose.
BUFFALO CHICKEN
The tasty flavor of Buffalo wings delivered in a (slightly) less messy way. Crispy hand-breaded chicken tossed in Frank's Red Hot for a powerful kick and delicious taste. Topped with lettuce, tomato, and creamy ranch dressing.
GARDENBURGER - CRAFT YOUR OWN
Not a big beef person? No problem! Begin with a wholesome Gardenburger®, made with natural vegetables and grains, and customize it however you like!

ON THE SIDE
REGULAR FRY
Keep it simple. After all, there's a reason burgers and fries have been sold together for so many years. Try them with a dipping sauce or the rich taste of America's Favorite Ketchup® from Heinz®.
MAC & CHEESE BITES
All the comfort of mac and cheese in a fried bite-sized snack. If you can think of anything that doesn't taste better fried, please let us know.
CAJUN TATER TOTS
Crispy tater tots tossed in cajun seasoning with a creole remoulade dipping sauce!
ONION RINGS
Crispy battered rings with a side of whichever dipping sauce you'd like or America's Favorite Ketchup® from Heinz®. There's no way to go wrong here.
FULL FRY
Keep it simple. After all, there's a reason burgers and fries have been sold together for so many years. Try them with a dipping sauce or the rich taste of America's Favorite Ketchup® from Heinz®.
TATER TOTS
Pair our crispy Tater Tots with a burger or sandwich to make a great meal - try with a dipping sauce or America's Favorite Ketchup® from Heinz®.
O'FRIES
Making a decision can be hard. We'll take that pressure off your hands with this combo order of fries and onion rings.
BACON CHEESE FRIES
French fries topped with melty cheese sauce and chopped bacon.
REGULAR CHILI CHEESE FRY
French Fries topped with Chili and melty cheese sauce.
FULL-SIZE CHILI CHEESE FRY
French Fries topped with Chili and melty cheese sauce.

HOT DOGS
HOT DOG - CRAFT YOUR OWN
Start with an all-beef frankfurter and top it your way! Go ahead and try to think up an order we haven't heard yet. We double-dog dare you.
CHILI CHEESE DOG
An all-beef hot dog, that comes topped with homestyle chili and cheddar cheese sauce, served on a brioche bun!

FROM THE GARDEN
CAESAR SALAD
You can't go wrong with this tried-and-true classic. Crisp green leaf lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese, croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing.

HAND-DIPPED MILKSHAKES
REGULAR MILKSHAKE
What's a burger without a shake? These hand-dipped delights, crafted to order with Blue Bunny ice cream and milk, are the perfect complement to any meal you choose. All milkshake selections include whip cream unless the option is unchecked below.

REFRESHING DRINKS
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
LEMONADE
BOTTLED WATER

KIDDOS
KIDS MEAL - KIDS' CHEESEBURGER
Kids'Cheeseburger, Kids Fry, and Kids drink.
KIDS MEAL - CHICKEN TENDERS (2 PC)
Two Chicken Tenders, Kids Fry, and Kids drink.
KIDS MEAL - GRILLED CHEESE
Grilled Cheese, Kids Fry, and Kids drink.

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Recent Reviews

Place was dirty behind the counter and if I were to use the restroom first, I would not have stayed to eat. Very friendly staff and attentive was not just the smell of hamburgers and fried food the filled the restaurant.
January 2026
Stopped in for dinner and had a great experience. The staff was wonderful—especially Viny the thin guy, who did an excellent job. Felt really happy and will definitely be visiting again. His customer service is fabulous that made me write a review for the first time.
January 2026
The burgers at Wayback Burgers in Middletown proved to be underwhelming, lacking the distinction one might hope for when paying a premium. Despite the staff’s kindness, the overall atmosphere suffered from a frustrating “hurry up and wait” dynamic, exacerbated by the evident understaffing. Service delays detracted from the experience, and the noticeably high prices did not match the level of service provided. Cleanliness also left much to be desired, with tables not being...
September 2025

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Wayback Burgers

170 Main St UNIT 8, Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 358-9127