MegaRYANNNNNNN

This was a 4 star, maybe a 3, the burgers are AMAZING! Delicious, the best, and every compliment that can be given. But the rest of the options on the menu, just terrible. I dont like to use the word nasty....but. However, the burgers carry the restaurant on its own. 3 Stars, what makes it a 5 star is the service! The nicest, kindest, and most lovely people I have ever met! So nice, its a 5 Stars all the way!!! Any food thats not burgers is terrible, a dramatic/exaggerated difference! The best burgers in Texas for crying out loud, with the worst tenders, steak fingers, fries etc in Texas.

Misty Gilpin

Tom's reminds me of burger joints from my childhood. Before food was "fast". By far the best mushroom & Swiss burger with onion rings! So good, I couldn't get a picture... 😂

Lauren Huffstatler

This is your classic American "hole in the wall" dive with great food and super friendly staff. This place opened the year I was born (1991) and has been a local Waco gem ever since. The menu offers classic American faire like burgers, fries, and shakes, but also has chicken-fried steaks, patty melts, and grilled cheese. If you dine-in, it's all served in a classic diner basket. The food is just what you would expect: casual, down-to-earth, and made to order. Everything tasted great. The place itself is dated, but I feel like that's part of the charm. You get nostalgic just walking in. You're transported back into a time when diners and dives reigned supreme over the corporate, cookie-cutter restaurants that all look the same. Tom's is wholly individual and 100% local, giving it a homey feeling. Updating it just for the sake of it, as some recent reviewers have suggested, would destroy that. The staff are quick, efficient, and very friendly. They treated everyone kindly and took extra time with individuals who seemed to be regulars, showing that they have probably been with the restaurant for a while and take the time to get to know their regulars-which speaks volumes. If you're new to Waco-or have lived here for years and just never tried this place-I highly recommend giving it a go. I went during a weekday lunch. They stayed pretty steady, but I didn't have to wait for a table to open up. Parking lot is a bit tight. I would suggest parking next door in the Austin Driving School/CPL parking lot.

Dish Hawk

Been here forever, if you don't know about toms, your not from waco lol. Some of the best old fashioned hamburges and food around. Don't forget to grab some cookies.

Aaron Ghering

I was visiting Waco, TX, came across this gem of a burger joint and decided to jump right in. It was close to opening and there were already quite a few hungry patrons. They have a decent sized menu, offering much of the traditional burger-joint fare. I kept it classic and ordered a double cheeseburger and tater tots. The burger was cooked perfectly down to the gooey cheese and toasted bun! The vegetables were fresh and tasty. The tater tots were extremely crispy from the first to the last! If everything else on Tom’s menu is as good as the combo I had, then this place is fire! Additionally, everyone who works here is friendly and the place is very clean. I would recommend and will make this a must-stop when I am back in Waco.

Tee Lovely

Typical burger joint with burgers cooked fresh off the grill. Somewhat available seating and pretty clean dining room (4/5 for atmosphere). The double cheeseburger was pretty big, but the meat could've used a little more flavor. The chocolate chip cookies were good (4/5 for food quality, portion, and taste). The staff was friendly and the food was prepared fast (5/5 for service). It was around lunchtime during the week when I ate there, so even though there was no line when I got there, it started to get busy as I was leaving.

Joan Carlile

Very busy place for a nondescript place. It has a following. You walk up and order at the counter. The service was friendly and fast. I was really impressed with the onion rings. Most have too much breading and are over cooked. These were perfect! The burger was fine, but a little dry. Might have been the bun. They have a big selection, so I will try something new next time.

Robbie Brooks

The all time best burger I have ever eaten. The bag was greasy yal!!!! Meant to take pics but it looked so good I ate it immediately. But i did get a pic of the sign before I entered 😆

Eating Adventures With Omar

Updated Review: This is still one of the best old school local burgers I've had. The whole experience took me back to my childhood hood. The cashier is always upbeat and welcoming. The food comes out fairly quick and hot. The only downside was swiping at the flies trying to land on my food. Great burger and fries! The service is amazing as well! It's worth the stop if you are traveling through Waco. It does get busy, but that's because it's so good!

+3

Elvis Ochoa

The burger and fries at Toms burgers were very good. Just what you would expect from a traditional burger place. The lunchtime rush makes it a little difficult to go in and out when trying to get a burger. The few extra minutes wait was well worth it. Dont expect a super nice restaurant with great table service. This is just a great place to go for a good burger!

Kristian Kling

I'd heard about this place by word of mouth enough times I figured I'd give it a shot. Boy, did this place disappoint. First time in, and I felt out of place with customers eyeing me and staff indifferent to my visit. Maybe because I'm younger than the usual demographic? This place feels way outdated. They REALLY need to replace some ceiling tiles. Or perhaps address the roof leaks? Who knows how many are over the kitchen. Had to drive carefully not to pop a tire pulling into the limited parking, should invest in fixing the lot too. Food was just okay after all the hype, especially for the price. Cheeseburger tasted like any other burger place, but loaded with soggy cheap veggies. Fries were just plain salted generic frozen fries. Meh overall, probably won't return.

John S

Was going to eat there with a group at 5:30 on Friday Dec 19. Found out they now close at 5pm. Don't know if temporary or any other days change.

Garrett Keefer

Absolutely underwhelming. I had the worst service at lunch today. I ordered and waited patiently for over 30 minutes for my burger. Young lady behind the counter didn’t put my name in. They didn’t offer to do anything about it after I finally asked and I got my burger about ten minutes after that…. I wanted to like this place since I’m new to Waco. But I’ll never be returning. Place isn’t clean. Tables were barely wiped down. Bathroom is gross. There’s no sense of urgency in the kitchen to get food out quickly. They move at a snails pace. Cooks not wearing hair nets and back door that you can see from the kitchen window is very dirty…. I mean these people can’t even replace the old ceiling tiles that are gross and discolored and about to fall apart….