Wayback Cafe & Catering

I would love to give a 5 star review because this place has SO MUCH potential, but I have some mixed feelings. I love the concept, the style/decor/uniforms, the menu is fun everything is authentic feeling and the food is great! HOWEVER, the place is very run down and needs repairs, service was not prompt nor was it good, one worker seemed to be on the nod while working. While we were there we actually watched 2 separate families get up and walk away because of poor service, it was NOT busy we were 1 of 2 tables there and there were 2 servers. We did not get prompt service and the 2nd table to leave before ordering was sitting there for 24 minutes before even getting menus or waters, another 25 minutes went by without service which prompted them to leave. I really hope the owner decides to screen employees and hold them accountable for
Service because the food was excellent and the establishment has the potential to be so much more!

Great food and service the restaurant was 50's nostalgic love all the old music also. I had the deli roast beef on marble rye it was delicious. My wife had the Monte Cristo sandwich with fresh onion rings overall experience was great I give them a 10 thanks again for the good food and great service.

Amazing little Cafe. Good food, great service. No matter what you order it's going to be good!

Odd as this will read, we initially arrived because of geocache hidden but stayed because it was amazing! The hostess greeted us immediately. She gave us a dining options: we chose outside.

We were hangry so we skipped apps to entrees. I landed on the 50/50 bacon burger ... it’s 50% ground beef, 50% ground bacon. Heaven on Earth. The strawberry ice cream soda was refreshing in the Idahoan sunshine. Felt like a celebrity from the attentive service by our server - highly recommend!

50/50 Bacon Burger
California BLT

Great food and staff. However it was not busy at all and took over a half hour for us to get our burgers. And the place is looking so run down. Its so sad.

Amazing.... brings me way back......then back to the future......the breakfast and other meals are named for the golden era of rock and jazz and blues. The whole idea of the restaurant is amazing and peaceful. The staff is dressed as the mate era of popular music and cars......I visit the zoo next door as well because, I'm a taxi driver. Stop here once and you want another meal try them all......very very good.

Good food good prices fun place.

The last two times I've visited the Wayback Cafe, the service has been excellent! Sorry I can't remember her name but the waitress with the short black hair (Julie maybe) has been absolutely over the top in her service; a very friendly and attentative waitress! The food was excellent as always. Wayback's breakfasts, burgers, and shakes are amazing, delicious, made/cooked perfectly, and always with excellent presentation. And the atmosphere, why wouldn't I rave about its this wonderful and cheery restaurant with an old-fashioned look and appeal. They have many displays and reading material from the 40s, 50s & 60s--always very interesting and a person can find something new each visit to spark a fond memory. If you're visiting Lewiston, Idaho, don't miss dining at this eatery!

Had Breakfast with my kids this morning. Excellent service. And the best breakfast I've had at a local restaurant in a long time. Perfect portions, eggs cooked just as I asked.

Wait until they have a full staff. They are usually good, but the last two times have been very upsetting for everyone.
If you do go, please know you will need to be patient and understanding.