Tom’s Burgers

Tom’s Burgers is the kind of Waco burger joint that keeps things simple: good food, familiar favorites, and a casual atmosphere that feels more local diner than fast-food chain. Located at 6818 Sanger Avenue, Tom’s has been serving Waco since 1991, building a loyal following around classic American comfort food.

Burgers are naturally the main attraction. The menu includes traditional hamburgers and cheeseburgers along with favorites like the bacon cheeseburger and mushroom Swiss burger. But Tom’s goes well beyond burgers, serving everything from patty melts and chicken-fried steak to chicken baskets, sandwiches, salads, fries, tots, and other classic sides.

Part of the appeal is the old-school, no-frills experience. Tom’s Burgers is a place for a quick weekday lunch, an easy family meal, or simply satisfying a craving for a straightforward burger and fries. Owner David Corbitt purchased Tom’s in 2000 and has continued the restaurant’s focus on approachable food, reasonable prices, and friendly service.

For visitors looking beyond Waco’s bigger-name restaurants, Tom’s offers a taste of the everyday local food scene—a longtime neighborhood burger spot that has been feeding Wacoans for more than three decades.