Ty's Diner

We very much enjoyed our first time dining at Ty's - hamburger was terrific, the fries were fabulous, the onion rings were just the way I like them. Enjoyed the history, loved the energy, appreciated how the servers seemed to know everyone (except us!). Definitely a must-go place, and deserving of being on the Best Burger list.

Ty's has been around since the 50's but is one of those places you won't stumble upon if you are not in the know. I was born in Wichita and have a lot of family here so I started coming as a kid. They are only open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday, so it is not somewhere I frequent on my visits. My last trip, I was leaving on a Thursday and met my Papa for lunch. The burgers were just what I remember. It is a smash style burger, pressed on a flat top to maximize the flavor and texture. It is a thin patty, but a tasty one. It is a simple burger, but hits all the spots. What REALLY gets me are the rings. Good golly they know how to make some onion rings. They're perfection. It is everything you hope your order of onion rings will be, but rarely are. Ty's is a small places that is well worn and comfortable. My last visit, the clientele was mostly made up of mature people and police officers. Typically a demographic who knows where to find a tasty meal and a good value. The service is friendly and, did I mention the rings? Get the rings.

Place was very small and very busy but they did a great job getting us in and out quickly during a lunch rush. The place is exactly what you'd expect from a 70 year old diner. Lots of kitsch to look at, old timey booths, and a greasy spoon atmosphere. Looks to be some ties to classic cars. Lots more character than any chain type place for sure.The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. It was a very small menu with maybe 8 different burgers and a couple of apps and side choices. The burgers were juicy and crispy. They were not smash burgers but they still had the crunchy edge to them. It was really good. Prices were very reasonable and the portions were huge. Big burgers and full baskets of fries. We shared the fries/rings between 2 of us and there were some left. The fries are hand cut daily according to the menu and they were definitely not food service frozen style. The staff was excellent. Extremely nice and even though they were slammed they were cool under pressure and did not rush us. Our waitress checked on us the right amount and kept our drinks full. definitely were not frozen food service type. We also had the mushroom app and it was ok, nothing bad but pretty average.Overall its a great place. We came from out of town and found it on yelp and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable place to eat a burger.

For sure someplace to go and go back to. For sure has kept much of its old time charm. The dishwashing sink in the back must be original. Chilli was splendid. Ultimate burger was fantastic. Lots of folks that seem to be regulars. The location gets you away from all of the chain stores They seem to be appreciative of the boys in blue

I spent over 30 years in Wichita and somehow never made it to this place until today. GREAT burger, right up there with the best I've ever had. We each had a double w/cheese, mustard, pickle, tomato, grilled onions, luttuce. They were made the way we like them, old fashioned thin style, crispy, and butter toasted buns. The fries and homemade onion rings were also great. They also serve canned beer. Service was great, everyone was nice even though they were very busy. Ambiance is your typical "hole in the wall" type of place but we liked it. Glad we finally made it to Ty's.

Great burgers and fries. Nothing fancy about this place but you're not going for the atmosphere you're going for the burgers and fries!

Best hamburger in Wichita, and fries are fresh, never frozen, and fried to perfection! The staff is so friendly , makes you feel at homeConnie Holt.

Best burger in town...hands down! Fries are fresh cut daily and service is exceptional! Locally owned!

LOVE this place!!! Burgers and fries are excellent, service is top notch and the owner is a wonderful person.

Gold place but it's annoying when a burger is $5 and then they want $5 for a beer and $4 for fries. I'm all down for the food but I want a couple of beers for $2.50 not these ridiculous prices. If the food wasn't good I'd rate lower