TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Topeka - Updated November 2024

Michael O'Crowley

Ryan McCarty

Potwin Drug Store

"Well worth a visit! You can see the outside for free and get a free app with a narrated guide. If you choose to take a tour, you'll only pay $5 and..."

Michael Miller

"The old town was pretty cool too walk through. The staff was very nice and helpful. The botanical gardens were very nice with a very nice verity and..."

Keith Wisdom

"Hidden gem. The volunteers who helped to bring various buildings to the park should be commended for their efforts. Donna was our guide and she was..."

Kristi Lowman

"A preserved slice of Americana in a nice little neighborhood in Topeka. Stopped here for a distraction while driving East from Cali to NH. Had a..."

TheGuy InTheWoodsOfNH

"Lovely botanical gardens, we especially liked to Koi ponds. The building in the old town were awesome..."

Jessica Parker

"Fun little town. A lot of amazing little facts using a new app called OtoCast which gave the ability to lead a self-guided tour. The mansion is..."

Wendy Meyer

G's Cheesecakes And More

Top Dog

"I found this place through the YELP app. I had read the reviews and it seemed like a good place to get some lunch. I am telling you, best dog I have..."

Erika Law

"Not only is the food fantastic, the owner are as well! I would definitely recommend trying this place out folks, you have so many options to..."

Thea Bobette Butler

"We went to night and had the top dog and sloppy dog. Both were really good. If you like spicy then the top dog secret sauce is super yummy! The staff..."

Serena Fellers

"I ordered their #5 meal which is a chili dog, choice of a side. I had the baked potato and a Pepsi. All was great! Very friendly staff..."

Les Glenn

"Ask for the Bill Dog and add pickle. Fabulous. Potatoes are great, nachos are great, service is great, and the quality is very consistent. Honestly,..."

Amanda Flower

"It is a awesome twist on hot dogs and nachos. I will be back. The staff is very down to earth and very polite. Speaks volumes. Highly recommended..."

Jamie Heithaus

"The food was great. The staff were awesome you don't get service like this many places anymore. If you haven't tryed it yet get on down there you are..."

Eileen Krystofosky

"Food is excellent as well as service of the family run business. Plus they always give Amos my service dog , a hot dog when we come..."

Brenda Mason

"Fantastic local business, serving up great hot dogs. There are a variety of different styles and flavors of toppings, most of which are very unique...."

Aaron Taylor

"Hands down best hot dog place in the Midwest... And amazing..."

MattDallas Carter

"Their sloppy dog was the best chili cheese dog I've ever had. Definitely will make many reoccurring..."

Austin Vanover

"Awesome days, incredible menu options to chose from and friendly staff! Hope to get back..."

Courtney Block

"Had the Pig Pen (carolina style pulled pork) and it was great all the way down to the bun. The drunken beans were delicious and the sauce in it was..."

Chris Seaver

"This is amazing! I ordered the chief dog w/ a side of drunken beans and was very! Satisfied! My guy enjoyed it too! Very friendly and great..."

Danielle Smith

"Had lunch here today. Was delicious and everyone was very hospitable. Can't wait to try more off the..."

Ariana Jade

"I love the Kraut Dog! I’m not opposed to a traditional dog but these other dogs they create are awesome. I want to try them all. Great food with..."

Christin Wasson

"My husband and I eat here last week and loved every minute of it. We are going back today!!! The only thing that I wish for is that one day they find..."

Crystal Shonta Munsell

Porubsky's

"I picked up a sandwich on Monday. It was my 2nd time. I ordered the roast beef w/super sharp cheddar. It was so big and awesome! I'm..."

mini bows

"Very friendly and more than willing to help. Very good food as well. If you like spice, make sure to get some hot pickles to..."

Justin Bates

"Great sandwiches. And fantastic pickles. Family owned store in these times! That is always a definite..."

Mark Fisher

"Such a hole in the wall. Whenever we are in town we make sure to stop and buy lots of pickles. Such amazing..."

ML G

"I've lived in or very close to Topeka for a long time. I'm so sad I didn't try this place sooner! It's extremely tasty. Chili and sandwich are..."

Hannah R.M.

"Charlie's sandwiches are huge for the price. They are famous for the hot pickels. Love this..."

Tammy Myers

"I Really Really Do Love That Store I used to live right up the street and grow up in little Russia at the defend i lived down that area for like all..."

Nicole Beckwith

"They have really good sandwiches, haven't tried the chilli yet but I hear its really good, the spicy pickles are absolutely painful to even nibble at..."

Joseph Evans

Tammy's Billard Airport Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best fried chicken in town. Nice buffet every day but monday . Sat buffet is breakfast all day. So no chicken on Sat but still a good breakfast...."

Kelly Hubert

"Amazing people and atmosphere, I love taking my family in there when I get the chance too! Never a disappoint! Best place to take your time with good..."

Stacie Price

"Busy place with lots of character! Breakfast buffet was good and the service was..."

Erich Glave

"Breakfast buffet extraordinaire! Fresh, hot, delicious. And for the right price. First timers to this gem of a cafe. We will be..."

JudyAnd Roger May

"Buffet always looks good but I always have to get the Billard Melt and fries!!! They serve Pepsi products as well,..."

Vicki Carey

"Great Food and Excellent customer service. Recommend this Restaurant to many..."

Sean Windle

"Love the food and atmosphere! Best chicken in..."

Alice Puff-Schimmel

"Love this place. They have amazing meatloaf and the liver and onions kicks ass as..."

Ryan Lamb

"Best Airport Restaurant west of the Mississippi. Great food and great..."

John Alspach

"Great food & friendly folks can't find any..."

Mitch Behymer

"As usual everything was exceptional. I'll definitely be..."

Dean Ogre Garcia

Emma Cafe And Catering

Juli's Bistro

"Just what you want from a coffee shop/bistro: Local Fast service Chai tea latte was perfect (spice and temperature) Breakfast burrito was cooked..."

Lance Tilton

"Nice little coffee adjoining with good coffee drink and food options. I had a nice hot Chai and a breakfast taco. The yahoo is a little different..."

Joan Coffing

"Great coffee, really good prices and nice..."

Janna Glaze

"Wow! Bf and I stopped in here today and it was awesome! We had mocha lattes and coffee and train wreck. It was delicious. Wonderful service, they..."

tiffany anderson

"Seriously this cafe is fantastic. Very clean and the staff very friendly. Picture is called the Train Wreck. It's anything..."

Richard Whitaker

"The turkey bacon panini was like incredibly delicious. Everything tasted fresh and the environment was welcoming, spacious and clean. Highly..."

Lenny the Heart

"Great little coffee shop. Enjoyed the coffee I got from here. Although I work across the street at the hotel and get so many people who are super..."

Arian Jackson

"Had a yummy 1/2 almond milk, 1/2 coconut milk latte and a delicious breakfast biscuit at this great local downtown place today. I'll be back next..."

Robin Schiesser

The Burger Stand Topeka

92/100 (1032 ratings)

Bacon Cheddar Cheese Fries

Salad

The Fancy Burger

Duck

Fire Burger and Cajun Fries

Hot Dog

Greek Burger and Truffle Fries

Burger and fries

Apple of My Eye and Duck Fat Fries

Black and Blue Burger

Hamburgers

Crawfish

Beer-Battered Onion Rings

Wheelchair Accessible

"My daughter and I were in town for a choir competition. We googled looking for vegan food. I held my breath because it's hard to find vegan food in..."

Angie Raney

"Not super into burgers or beer?!? Me neither, but this place is my go to!!! Kombucha on tap, best black burger & grilled chicken in town, amazing..."

Judith White

"Highly recommend! This place was amazing and a super cool environment. Great food, super helpful staff...5 stars all..."

Lauren Clark

"Wow what outstanding food! They take the burger to a whole new gourmet experience! Not to mention the delicious fries cooked in duck fat!..."

Cathy Slattery

"Staff and food compete for awesomeness! One of the best restaurants I've been too. And the drunken almond joy shake is..."

Mary Smith

"Stopped by on Halloween Night and they had a great DJ spinning music. Great atmosphere. Fun night, highly..."

Chris Hobart

"At the Burger Stand, my favorite bar, watching the Jayhawks play!! They have the most amazing staff, especially Justin!!..."

Jacqueline Anderson

"Amazing service, friendly staff, and the food was delicious. Jennie waited on us with a smile and then we were seated at the bar where Brian made..."

Jenni Netson Meseke

"One of my favorite places to eat since I moved to Topeka. Great staff, great environment, and great food!!! What more could you ask for?!?..."

Danielle Norwood

"They have the best service. We always sit outside and they continually check on us to make sure we are ok and if they can get us anything else. Food..."

Brad Roxanne Sowter

"Love getting “the impossible burger” here!! Great vegan spot. Always friendly, fast and..."

Becca Becca

"We had a smoke burger, the holy jalapeño made with grilled chicken and truffle fries. Everything was recommended by the gentleman behind the..."

Jennifer Epperson

"We dined in, staff was super helpful as it appeared we didn’t know how to order etc. Ended up getting a chx sando (Barnyard Bash) and it was good...."

John Foster

"The Burger Stand has an excellent location. A beautiful area in an easy to find shopping center with lots of seating inside and outside. Plenty of..."

Nathanial Pearson

"I ended up having a salad here because I wasn't very hungry and was very happy with what I got. I also heard that the marshmallow sauce was..."

Tanner Koch

"Good time and atmosphere. Lady bartenders had good customer service. My son had the kids burger and I had a bunless black bean..."

Kirrisa Stueve

"The Classic burger was amazing. Cooked to our request. Onion rings were great too. Would've been nice to receive my shake at the same time as our..."

Megan Payne

"First time visiting. The Chicken salad on the croissant, the peach smoothie and the chocolate muffin were so delicious!! Loved this..."

Mayrita Traveler

"I must say that my experience has everything to do with the staff. It turns out I walked in 2 minutes before closing and didn't realize it. Sat down..."

Aly Mon

"Good coffee shop, great drinks. I really liked my London fog, made just right. Nice quite place with seating outside as..."

Bruce Hinman

"This is a nice coffee shop. Good coffee, nice staff. They usually brew PTs beans and they keep their brewed coffee hot and tasty. The quiche is good..."

Justin Gilbert

"Moved to the area recently, looking for my new local go-to. The sandwiches here are customizable, and the quiches are tasty. I would only order hot..."

MacKenzie Hodgepodge

"Solid coffee shop, good fundamentals. They stock excellent drip coffee. Staff is always friendly. Kind of limited on seating options inside. Some..."

Noah Hamilton

"Neat coffee shop! I was on a road trip from Omaha to Tulsa and searching for a coffee shop that wasn't Starbucks. Found the steam engine. Coffee was..."

Mike Bodulow

Shana Cake

Wheelchair Accessible

Mid-range

"Wow, what an amazing place. Very reasonable prices and no one can beat their amazing food. Their pretzels, rolls, hoagie rolls, hamburger buns, hot..."

Abby Petersen

"Great tasting baked goods at great prices & having the peace of mind that there's no chance you're feeding your kid something cross-contaminated,..."

Darcy Ruhl

"In town visiting family and found out this place was just down the road. The bread is super! And the lemon pound cake was some of the best I've ever..."

Kayla Lean

"Such a great place for my kiddos with allergies to get a special treat. They could literally pick anything! So yummy too (even for those of us..."

Angela Korte Randall

"The cake we ordered was amazing! It was moist and wonderful. Our family couldn't tell it was gluten free. The lemon frosting was delicious and the..."

Andrea Monthey

"What a treat to visit a peanut-free bakery and be able to choose anything!!! We had lemon pound cake, chocolate donut and peach cobbler. YUM! Very..."

Tricia Ann

"The food is amazing and the service is exceptional! I really can't believe how great she is able to make all this special food taste. The bread is so..."

Rebekah Taylor

"Love this place and their baked goods! Will always come here for my dairy-free..."

Victoria Marie Trusley

"Incredible! We stopped yesterday after visiting the zoo. I found rave reviews on Find Me Gluten free and so we had to try it out. The chocolate..."

Tiffany Ryun

"We were so overly impressed with our entire experience. We have several allergies to work with and can't have sugar. They went out of their way to..."

Ricci Sharp Ziegler

"It's worth the trip just for the lemon bars! I just had my first one today and they are THE BEST!!! The cupcakes never disappoint..."

Carney Cross

"Wish I could give a higher rating. Everything is delicious. It's obvious they have spent time perfecting their..."

Cheri Faunce

"Thank you Kelly, for the delicious cupcakes and cookies you made for my son's 2nd birthday party! My son has several food allergies, a couple of them..."

Rachel Collins

"I'm so thankful that you were willing to take on another diet so that my daughter could have cupcakes for her birthday. She hasn't had cake in 2..."

Chelsea Fisher

"I just loved being able to have a treat today!! The Kelly cupcake was almost the highlight of my day. :) Thank..."

Renee Spellman

"First time visitors! We had the vegan chocolate cupcakes with chocolate icing,German chocolate cupcakes, Carmel chocolate cupcakes, carrot cake..."

Yie Notme

"WOW!!! We were so impressed! This by far has been the best gluten-free, soy free bakery we have ever tasted! The owner even sells her own flour blend..."

Kelly Woodard

"Great find here in Topeka! My mother in law has been in town and is gluten free. We walked in and purchased and assortment of cupcakes and the frozen..."

Amanda Oxley

"The baked goods are DELICIOUS and reasonably priced! The staff are knowledgeable and personable. I highly recommend this establishment, especially if..."

Feminist Mermaid

"Absolutely love Shana Cake for their gluten-free baked goods! Shana Cake always over delivers on flavor and value! The staff are consistently..."

Realtor Greg

"Seriously one of the best gluten free bakeries I’ve been too! Staff is also super friendly. The cinnamon roll cupcake was my..."

Caitlin

"Ordered some bread recently. Absolutely delicious. Looking forward to getting some tasty lunch meat and make sandwiches. So much better than store..."

Lawrence Lorentzen

Abouds

"Abouds was wonderful from day 1. We got to taste test their food and take the leftovers home. It tasted so good and I was so excited to have it for..."

Hannah Hecker

"Brad recently provided our facility at BNSF with a meal for 500 people plus . It was Awesome !! Everyone was impressed with your staff and Quality of..."

Jeff Moore

"Aboud's catered our wedding and provided service for the buffet and cake. The food was delicious and the servers did a flawless job getting the..."

Kathleen Soldani

"Brad (the owner with his wife) is an amazing chef who spends the time to make sure that his customers and employees are very happy... the food is..."

Ben Frye

"The catered my wedding in 2012! Very yummy food very professional..."

Jamie Tast-Pasley

"Thanks For Making A Wonderful Food , We have Used Them Multiple Times At Capital City Nissan Of Topeka ! Always On Time & Good..."

Steven Newman

"Mr. Malcolm went above and beyond the average Cater, we will use his services again the next time we are in town! Mr...."

Gary R Nelson

"Thank you so much guys for all your hard work, everything went..."

Lezli J. Kadirov

"Great venue to share your input for a large or small group reception/dinner. Engroff’s is there for you! They provided food and wine for our family..."

Carolyn Rebek

"I ordered a family meal from Engroff’s and the experience was wonderful. The portion size was perfect for our group and everything tasted great. I..."

Janell Scott

"Engroff Catering has been amazing every time I have utilized them for my business luncheons. The food is delicious, affordable, and always delivered..."

Emily Bahret

"Engroff Catering catered our daughter's wedding with such professionalism and attention to detail; and the food was fabulous! We also love their..."

Cathy Lutz

"We used Engroff’s for our wedding on 4/10/21 and couldn’t be happier. Rosie Newman was excellent in communicating with us about our order and..."

McKenzie Ast

"Engroffs has always provided great food and drinks for our gatherings. Would highly..."

Susan Flynn

The White Linen

90/100 (1319 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Dinner

Fine Dining

"My wife and I went there with couple friends last night and boy where we impressed. From the "first bite" salmon with cream cheese, to the very..."

Jared Rudy

"We had the tasting menu in at the Chef's Table in the Knox vault. Everything was so incredibly delicious. With every other bite we were finding new..."

Sarah Phillips

"Highly recommend this place to everyone! Not only is the food incredible, but the atmosphere is so inviting. All the staff were very kind and excited..."

Kirstin Harden

"I have never had so much fun dining out. We were there for two hours and the time just flew by. Our server, Lori, took really good care of us...."

Crystal Morgan

"We loved our dinner!!! My fiancé made reservations at the “chef’s table” to celebrate my birthday!!! We had the best time and were treated..."

Stacy Ann

"Beautiful evening at the White Linen. The Food was wonderful and the staff was very courteous and helpful. Chief Adam VanDonge has brought something..."

Adam Lacey

"When I called, I explained that our visit wouldn’t be like any other. We wanted and needed to celebrate a late friends birthday and love for food,..."

Ivy Le Nolan

"Had dinner at the Chef's Table and the food was excellent. Great portion sizes and awesome service. Cannot wait to go back. The wine selection was..."

Linda Black

"Incredible food, drinks and service! Visiting from Charleston and felt like it was such a special experience! Hard to impress me after living in..."

Tarah Herrington

"Amazing place!!! The food here is nothing short of exceptional and the atmosphere is extraordinary. The table was so beautiful and the service so..."

Tammy Lanier

"Ate here for a second time, even better than the first. New menu, so had to try something new. Service, food, experience, everything was top..."

Cody Foster

"At the white linen we experienced an exquisite meal and superior service. I think, perhaps, this was the most enjoyable dining experience of my life...."

Carrie Davidson

"Unique, lovely dining ‘experience’! Service, presentation and food were magnificent. Bring some $$$ with you, but worth every..."

Carol Stoehr

"It was a great experience! We were celebrating my wife’s 30th birthday and the staff made it very special. The chef is very talented and..."

Jason Cooper

"The best meal we have ever had! Service and experience was phenomenal. We will..."

Erynne Elms

"I took my wife to White Linnen for a 25th anniversary dinner on a Friday evening. It was phenomenal! They treated us so well and it was one of the..."

Patrick Okane

"Overall a fantastic experience. First time going and we were a party of 12. -Our server Abigail was very friendly and attentive and we exchanged..."

Lance Tilton

"Amazing experience every time we go. Great atmosphere, great service, and most of all great food. This will be our anniversary spot for years to..."

Danielle Mingle-Melick

"My husband and I had the most wonderful dining experience at The White Linen tonight! The flavor profiles that Chef Adam puts together on each plate..."

Rachael Kovarik

"Fantastic experience! Chef Adam prepared a special 3 course vegetarian meal on the fly and paired it with mocktales. Already discussing when to come..."

Margaret Ballou

"We went tonight for the first time. Not exaggerating...It was the best food I've had in my 44 years of life. My waiter was fantastic, service..."

Heather Callahan

"I found a white linen restaurant by accident. My wife and I go on a dinner date every two weeks so I decided to reserve the chef‘s table. If you..."

Terry 36

"This place is worth all the hype and MORE. You will love everything you try from here, from the drinks to food everything is outstanding. Even the..."

Demetra H

"Another FABULOUS meal at TWL. It is never a disappointment. I appreciate Chef Adam's attention to detail in everything - food, service and his..."

Angie Boles

Texas Roadhouse

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went for dinner at 5:00 on a Saturday night. They were very busy but we were seated in less time than they said it would take. The service was very..."

Bill Henson

"I always eat ribs when I come here and have never been dissappointed. Last night though was the best ribs I have ever..."

Jo Ann Shepard

"I sat at the bar to eat tonight. The two ladies working at the bar area provided best service I think I have ever had anywhere before. Very friendly..."

Christine Thornton

"The food and service was great. Just would like to see all the staff do the dance when its someone's birthday. But it was nice. Thank you Texas..."

Elisha Benham

"Great experience! Food was great, drinks were great, service was Great! It's a good thing because I had stopped going there because of the service...."

Everette Lee Richardson

"outstanding service from Matt. Excellent meal from the appetizers to the main course. Dinner rolls were also great. Matt was totally professional and..."

Joseph Bullock

"Asked for a "Three Finger Roy Rogers" and got it exactly how I used to make it. The Dallas filet medium well is a must try for those that love a good..."

James Hanson

"We got greeted & seated immediately. Food was their great consistent quality as for taste, but had a few issues on this visit. The hair in my salad..."

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"So I had a not so good experience about a week or so ago. I called and spoke with a manager about it and she was super nice about the whole thing and..."

Jamie KuyKendall

"Got in and got out. Friendly server and great attitude. Food was even better & rolls were very hot &..."

Dina Jimenez

"We had Ian as our server! He gave us the best experience we have ever had at any restaurant. He was on top of things, was able to make small talk,..."

Kaylee Thomas

Hanover Pancake House

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our waitress was awesome. I had the Philly steak omelette with toast and pancakes. My daughter had eggs sunnyside up, bacon, hash browns and..."

Armandina Munoz

"This is one of the old pancake house in Topeka KS downtown. When I visited for office trip, coworkers told that it’s more than 30 yrs old. Service..."

Avantika Bhutani

"The food was fantastic. It was hard to choose from all of the wonderful..."

Crista Farrer

"Oh my goodness. I can not believe I lived in Topeka for so many years before I came here for breakfast. I did not know what I was missing out on. Met..."

Dan Wayman

"What a great place for breakfast! There was an issue with my food that was quickly fixed. No place is perfect but it was handled well. Staff were..."

Melissa Blakemore

"Love love love this place! Even when they're busy, it doesn't take long to be seated and food ordered. Food... so good! Never a complaint. Their..."

Shanti

"Hanover Pancake House was a fun place to eat. It's like stepping back to 1972. There isn't a whole lot of places like Hanover left. The service..."

Scott Lane

Chuckburger

"The food here is affordable and so so delicious. I’m always recommending this place to people I come across. The burgers are done just right, with..."

J Magana

"Great food!!! Not the healthiest advice but if I was anybody else. I would slowly try their whole menu over time. Delicious. Get a smoothie to..."

R.J.T

"Be ready for a fresh, greasy, delicious burger. One of the best local burger joints in Topeka. The burgers are literally hot off the grill and were..."

Anna

"I can always count on chuckburger to make what id consider the best burgers in town but they have so much more incredible dinning choices to choose..."

Jacob Gragg

"It was just what I was craving and I could tell everything was made fresh when I ordered. Definitely recommended to anyone to give this place a try...."

Chance

"Small, older, local hamburger establishment that serve old fashion juicy burgers with large hot french fries. We stopped to eat lunch. Our order was..."

Rozi Horn

"Childhood memory, still one of my favorite stops if I'm anywhere near..."

Matt

"They get you in and out fast. Don't let the long lines fool you. If you want some good food go ahead and wait in the drive thru. We have never had..."

Frank DeLeon

Henry's Bbq Grill

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Discover

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"Great food, friendly..."

Dustin Miller

"We were in Kansas (September 2021) for a family wedding in the Topeka area and found this place on the Internet. Our food was SO good! The meat was..."

JoAnn Calimer

"I drove the hour from KC for the Evel Knievel museum and this place was inside. Amazingly moist pulled pork and awesome beans. I think I could..."

Lee Richards

"It was delicious, I had the two meat sandwich boy was it..."

Peter Michael Leal

"Delicious brisket and cheesy n taters. Very friendly. Glad we..."

Joshua Wells

"Breakfast review: Omelet, biscuits and gravy and cheez taters. Everything was good, with a nice flavor. We really liked the soft biscuits and quality..."

Jennifer Lewis

"Ribs on Friday. Get in early so you can get some. The brisket is great..."

Leif Dolan

"They alway have great food. The owners are nice. The bottle and sell their great BBQ Sauce too. But it does need to be refrigerated as soon as you..."

Wynn Roach

Vikings Grille

Grilled Chicken Breast

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Barbarian Burger and Wavy Fries

Jr Viking Cheese Burger

Bloody Mary

Reuben w Onion Rings

Fried Mushrooms

Loaded Potatoes Appetizer Platter

Hamburger Combo w Mac&Cheese

"Loved the food, 5 stars all the way...great service as well...from sit-down to leave everything was top notch...will definitely be back..."

J.D. Man

"Nice restaurant. Friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. The meal was tasty and satisfying enough to feel like my money was well spent. Did I mention..."

Ryan Frank

"Omg it was amazing. The waitress was super helpful because it was our first time going. Unfortunately she didn't say how big the portions were. All..."

Samantha Shoelover

"Very good ruben sandwich, mushrooms were a little over cooked. But over all good place. Waitress keep our glasses full and we were a large..."

Shane Beachler

"Enjoyed the service. Big space plenty of room for me to enjoy my meal without worry about being to close to people. Also able to talk without worry..."

Lisa King

"UPDATE - Within hours of posting this review, the owner contacted me apologizing for the wait staff reaction to the issue. They said they immediately..."

Mark Massey

"Bring your appetite for the Barbarian burger. It's a masterpiece of messy deliciousness. The service was fantastic and the sports televisions are..."

Kevin Schuessler

"Food was excellent! Hot, fresh, fast, Waitress was very nice and accommodating. Food portions were gigantic and the atmosphere was very nice...."

J 12fish92

Prize Package Store

"Small, crowded place, but they tried really hard to help everyone quickly over lunch. Fries were average and mushy, but the burger was totally worth..."

Ryan Armbrust

"I lived in Topeka for 50 years and never experienced this place until today. The girl taking orders was so nice and helpful with the food options and..."

mini bows

"I got take out and the burger was delicious. It's just the right mix of everything. The crab cakes were great as..."

Jillian Mandala

"Best cheeseburgers in the Midwest bar none, always busy so call ahead.. Also friendly staff always going out of thier way (thanks for the cheese dip..."

Brian Manns

"Mayne … This place is legit ! Talking about a place that errrbody know about in Topeka , this is it . Cheeseburgers so juicy and flavorful , makes..."

Jamal Beast

"If you'd like a old fashioned home Burger or Grease Burger just like in 40 years ago delicious and customer service is definitely a..."

Linda w Brown

"Love this little place. New to Topeka. Staff is friendly and the burgers and funnel cake fries are..."

Monica Allen-Larry

"Good ole sloppy burger.. Hit the spot. Surprisingly delicious.. Thank you,..."

Randall Mitchell

Pad Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had the first of what I hope to be many trips to The Pad today. The homemade chicken and noodles are spectacular! We're outside of Topeka, but these..."

Veronica Keynan Jaxon

"I worked here for 6-7 years and it was one of the best jobs I ever had. Troy always made sure my school work came first (he would even sit and help..."

Ashley Killingsworth

"Awesome place and food. Worth the drive from..."

Kevin Ketchersid

"Great service and a fantastic staff food was as always..."

Jim Malloy

"Great local burger joint. Inexpensive, tasty fare served in a friendly expeditious manner from the walk-up counter. The shakes are good,..."

Theresa Schweitzer Krebs

"My relatives own The Pad. I started working there when I was 14 yrs old and worked there through my senior year of high school. Lots of great..."

Amy Guthrie Colvin

"This small town burger and fry palace is winning in taste and with its genuine family feel!! Stop of the beaten path and enjoy an all around old..."

Thomas Bartz

"Had one of the best burgers ever. Whole family loved them. Onion rings awesome..."

Steven Ostrander

"Cruise night dinner, always good food and good..."

Lynette N Steve Kauffman

"Been eating there over 20 years, still best burgers, pork tenders and onion rings in..."

Dennis Owen Jones

"This is one of our favorites in Topeka. It is one of the cleanest as well. The salad bar is great and the soup is fantastic. The vegetable beef soup..."

Shelly

"One of the best burger joints in town. Been in business since I was 1 year old (1960). Still wish they had their Monday evening hamburger discount...."

Thomas Kolde

"For the most part the restaurant is good. The food is good .place is nice and clean. My only gripe is when you get the all you can eat salad bar....."

frank pancoast

"Did not expect to see a salad bar set up in this place. Great selection of items on the salad bar. The only concern was the cherry tomatoes seemed to..."

Rebel Creighton

"A true slice of Americana eating and a page from Topeka's history. This restaurant is no frills but offers a salad bar as well as an excellent pork..."

Robert Jason Hightower

"Locally owned, very tasty. A good selection of traditional burgers, chicken,tenderloins, and sides. They have a nice salad bar, too. We had..."

Mike Pangburn

"Good food, lots of newer kids in training, inside was very clean, managers were organized and directive without being annoying to the customers..."

Bad 1C3

Subway

"Nice people got my food on time had fresh..."

Starscream316 (Starscream316)

Dillon's

"I am surprised that they have Japanese bowl and sushi. And btw I have to give credit for Dillons to include cooling packets inside the fruit boxes...."

Prospers

"Not the most gourmet but they compete. Priced a little high. They touch s lot of bases. Good meat, deli, bakery, pharmacy, and the widest variety of..."

Bob Amyx

"Even though shelves are kinda bare, still a good place to shop...first place in Topeka I found..."

J.D. Man

"Pharmacy was awesome. I use this store for my scripts. Today i had to get a medicine for my wife that is not covered by insurance. The wonderful..."

Richars Kober

4 Guys Bar & Grill

45th Street Bar

"Also ordered on a whim at 2 am. Got the nachos with pulled pork. It was great for being 2 am..did a door dash. And as u can see they have great..."

Anthony Sherrill

"Chx&shrimp hibachi with veggies and egg🔥 This place has quickly become a favorite. Great wings, beer battered fries, and an awesome craft beer..."

AJ

"Shrimp n grits at midnight tastes like heaven! Tonya took my order at midnight and prepared such a great meal - best shrimp n grits experience in my..."

April Wu

"5 STARS!!! MS. TANYA IS A PRIMO COOK AND BARTENDER!!! THIS IS THE BEST Meal barring NONE that I have had in a LONG TIME!!! It was unbelievably GOOD...."

Brenda Willis

"I had such a great time at this incredible local place I finally just visited. A must go to spot. The food.... oh my god.... the food... incredible...."

ZmanJeep

"Whoa. Ordered to go on a whim and I was not disappointed! I got the Honey Curry Street Tacos and they were amazing! Huge portion, sweet, and a bit..."

Mark Mulryan

Longhorn Steakhouse

Wheelchair Accessible

"Sunday evening, light crowd yet somehow it still felt busy. We sat at the bar the bartender assuming was new because she came off flustered and a..."

Elyzabeth Yearby

"KC strip steak was fire! 😍 Can't remember the actual name of the middle pic. It was chicken tho. 😍 FREE ice cream on your birthday to...."

Vicki Carey

"If you haven’t tried Longhorn’s curbside service, you should! They have dedicated to go staff, and the food is hot, fresh and fast. I’ve..."

Holly Golightly

"Very good place to eat, took a little while to set us but we were a big..."

Shane Beachler

"Gotta admit, even though it's a franchise restaurant, on a Tuesday night even, this was the best steak I've had in ages. The lobster tail tasted as..."

James Yungeberg

"The meal started off rocky when I found a hair in my salad but the manager and the server quickly replaced the salad and comped the extra charge. The..."

Susan Ortega

"Friendly and accommodating staff From the hostess (Alicia) who arranged for me to have comfortable seating is without putting a server out of her..."

Pamela Joi

Herman's Meat & Smokehouse

Wheelchair Accessible

Sheridan's Frozen Custard

86/100 (1424 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Cheap Eats

"You have the best custard in Topeka. It is hard for my husband and I to drive past without stopping and getting a concrete. We have always had..."

Marie Huffman Seastrom

"If only I could give it 6 or 7 stars...best custard anywhere, and the food is great too. Great fries and..."

Eric Varnado

"Sooo many custard options!! My Veteran Dad wanted custard and told me to try this place. It took me awhile to read the menu 😋 many delicious..."

Creative Panda

"Hands down best chocolate shake I’ve ever had. They are so smooth and not too chocolatey. They also give you a nice fat straw. I get a chocolate..."

Madisyn Ward

"The service was fantastic! So positive, courteous, and uplifting at the walk up window. The tilapia sandwich and truffle fries were delicious! 😊..."

Jennifer Kesinger

"Atmosphere was noted by my teenage son! Love this place and it's ability to maintain a standard that has never..."

Danielle Flesher

"Some of the best Ice cream/Frozen Custard in existence. This is a chain. I only had been to the ones in Kansas City before but was happy to find this..."

Wai Chan

Hog Wild Pit Bar-b-q

85/100 (1339 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"best bbq ever! great service! cant believe i'm saying this, but its better smoked meat than my grandmother made. and she was the best cook in..."

Marvin Daugherty

"Out of state TEXAN deciding to give some KC style Bar-B-Q. Brazen enough to walk in with my Texans by the Grace of God t-shirt on. Manager took my..."

Eric V Seemann

"Hot BBQ is the name of the game at Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q. Decent smoked bbq with good value is what I found here. I had the Carolina style and the..."

Max Ramirez

"K.C. BBQ connoisseur here. This place can hold its own with any K.C. joint! Got the two meat dinner - ribs and hot links with potato salad and slaw...."

Frederick Hill

"They made a mistake on a take out order Like the main dish lol. But with a big smile and a huge apology they bent over backwards to make sure I was..."

simple ways

"For fast food BBQ, this place is really great! The only issue I've had is seeing a manager be not so kind to an employee.. Shouldn't be treating..."

Harley Lynn

"Wow! What a great place for Ribs and pulled Pork. Stopped for lunch and not disappointed. Had one Rib on the side with my pulled pork sandwich...."

3D Dave's RC

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’ve had nearly every sandwich on the menu and they have all been great. Great beer and whiskey selection. Awesome local musicians on the back..."

Art Heusted Vandelay

"Well, I can tell the secret is out on this place. We went in for lunch yesterday and it was hopping. The staff was as pleasant as ever. The..."

Janette Feldkamp

"I'm a regular, and this is my first review. The food and service is always spot on. Sarah always makes you feel welcome. Today, I called in ahead for..."

Larissa Amundson

"Always a good time, always great unique food and drinks; live music on the patio tops it all..."

Sonja Willms

"Ate there with a couple friends after First Friday Art Walk, their Monte Cristo burger was amazing. Next time I may get braze and try the grilled..."

Chris Hobart

"The Wheel Barrel is a great place to just hang out. But, tonight, I had a sandwich that will make me come back even more often. The "Not Your Mama's"..."

Danielle Norwood

"I love this place--the staff, the atmosphere and, oh my, the food. Who'd imagine that a BLT could be improved upon but they do. And now they've begun..."

Annette Billings

"Best "unTopekan" place in Topeka! They always take good care of us. Service is great. Food is great. Bar/drinks are awesome! Atmosphere is great. ..."

Athena Schumacher Sutton

"I ate here for the first time yesterday, and was very impressed! The staff was all very friendly and gave recommendations on the sandwiches. The..."

Carol Zeller Myers

"Not just a North Topeka favorite but an overall Topeka favorite. This place is here to stay. If you’re traveling through and looking for a great..."

Aaron Hoffman

"Love this place. Always something fun going on, music, First Fridays, cigar nights, games. And of course good food, great drinks and an even more..."

Amanda Butterfield

"The food was great, the service was great and we had a little issue with some young girls cutting in front of us while waiting in line and the..."

Sue Barie Buller

"Waitress was awesome and relatable. Had a great atmosphere with a hipster vibe. Great selection of drinks and the Not-Your-Mama’s BLT was amazing..."

Brooklyn Wiens

"Stopped by for dinner. They grow fresh herbs in the patio, doesn't get better than that. I had the baja Turkey sandwich and the cilantro avocado..."

Kelsey Low

"Awesome food, service, and atmosphere. The hangover sandwich did not disappoint and I will definitely be back to try..."

Derek Fountaine

"Our waitress was great! Food was delicious! Music on the patio was terrific! Fun time with..."

Susie Frisbie-Coleman

"Very cool place. Service was great and the food was fantastic! Never knew grill cheese could be that good. Will definitely..."

Kay Lancaster

"GREAT TASTING VEGAN FOODS! This is my first time at The Wheel Barrel and it DID NOT disappoint! We had the Ratatouille, Mediterranean pasta salad,..."

Yie Notme

"My family stopped for lunch in North Topeka for lunch on May 13, 2022 on the way to a nephew's graduation in Salina, Kansas. We discovered The Wheel..."

Vic Romero

"The food was outstanding! I really enjoyed the BLT that I ordered. Service was pretty good, we sat at the bar. The bartender wasn't super friendly or..."

Michael Stouffer

"I had the monte cristo and it was fantastic, grilled to perfection, served with chips and a pickle! The craft beer selection on tap was fantastic and..."

Benjamin Sorensen

"What a great lunch place. Cynthia was our waitress and she guided the four of us through the menu. The Adult PB&J along with the small house salad is..."

John Berry

"The service was great and the food was fantastic! Highly recommend! (Pictures: Sammy L..."

Lisa Zuniga

"I got the blue cheese sandwich and it was one of the tastiest things I’ve ever had!!! I can’t wait to come back to this place..."

Theodore ‘Ike’ Summers

"Our daughter drove us around Topeka while visiting and stopped at The Wheel Barrel for lunch. It was delicious and the staff was very..."

Joan Reiman

Blackbird Espresso Bar And Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great staff ++ the coffee has caffeine in it!! Wall artwork is on point. They play good music. Try the vegan granola bar. One of their regular..."

Jake Maryott

"My wife and I had Thanksgiving dinner at Blackbird at $15 a head. For the result, we would have happily paid double that amount. My wife said it..."

John Carpinelli

"Great food, great atmosphere and they are wonderful to kids! A wonderful lady comes and gives flowers to women and children on Fridays. I can’t say..."

Jessica Hannah

"I love this place. This is my go-to spot when I visit my mom which is about once a month. I've got two kids under three years and I never feel like a..."

Michael J. K. Funston

"I appreciate having a place close to home that I can meet with my friends for a coffee and a great menu..."

Kim Schimmel

"Blackbird is one of my favorite Topeka establishments. The coffee is fantastic and the food is delightful, both prepared by a skilled and pleasant..."

Bita Porubsky

"It's always a delight to go there and experience what deliciousness they are brewing and baking. I love the friendly atmosphere and the staff's..."

Annette Billings

"What a great hidden gem! Delicious food, friendly staff and the coffee is superb! Can't wait to go back and try their eclectic variety of..."

Victoria Williams

"Great coffee. Owner is a standup guy. Would definitely..."

Patrick Grogan

"I'm all about my Breve, as a bonus to the great looking and very attentive staff. This is the only place I can get a great Còrtado...."

Avenue Lu

"Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere, great..."

Wrylie Guffey

"Ate lunch here the other day and it was soooo good. will be back..."

Leila Uhl

"At least once a week. Great coffee, awesome pastries, witty banter. I love this place. The giant sugar cookies with almond buttercream frosting are..."

Judith White

"Superb coffee!. This is the best coffee we've ever tasted! They also have a number of delicious bakery items and a nice menu with sandwiches and..."

Bobbie

"We love the Blackbird Cafe! Service is spectacular and the food is delicious. You can really tell the care bout their customers. My daughter and I..."

Laura Metheny

"Such a cute coffee shop tucked away in the plaza. The food is yummy, the baristas are friendly, and everything is nice and..."

Stefanie Glaubitz

"Nice local coffee, lunch, and dessert shop! Solid latte although sometimes you can't taste the flavoring at all; high quality coffee nonetheless. ..."

C Knox

"Great place for coffee and a bite to eat! We got simple breakfast wraps, but their bakery items looked amazing! And the coffee was a great pick me..."

Patricia Fryc

"It's a great smaller place for coffee, breakfast, lunch or sweet treats. All homemade and delicious. Nice atmosphere. Easy..."

Janice Keating

"Amazing sweets, wonderful coffee and very warm and friendly staff. The pickles are great, too..."

Carmen B

"I have been going to Blackbird for 5 years now. There is no other place in Topeka that compares. The coffee is perfect every damn time. The employees..."

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