Hands down my favorite restaurant in Lawrence. Maybe in the world? Tim's the best. He adds so…read moremuch... personality! Seriously, everyone here is amazing, the food just delicious, and the atmosphere is fun and infinitely cool. Meg has created an authentic community gem and the whole team brings it to life.

Service was quick and everyone was cheerful. Banana bread French toast was a bit sweet for my…read moreliking, but it was yummy nonetheless. Indoors is snug and cozy, so if you have a party of 6+ people, you may want to call ahead of time!

We first stayed at the Oread Hotel on their grand opening many years ago. Whenever we come to…read moreLawrence, we have tried to stay at the Oread. It's always been a good stay. This trip so far has been the extreme opposite. We came to the hotel at 12:30 hoping to be able to check in a little early. We stood at the front desk for almost five minutes before a woman came out and said, "do you need something"? She asked our name and said, "we have nothing available right now". We had hoped to change clothes and freshen up before a meeting with University of Kansas officials and a subsequent dinner with them. There is no school going on at KU as commencement was the previous week. There were only six cars in the hotel garage. We have never been treated so rudely by a hotel's front desk personnel. I also asked when the room might be available and was told 4:00. She made no effort to look anything up or accommodate us in any way. Very disappointing.

Something very strange is happening at this place. The staff all seem extremely confused about how…read moreto provide basic customer service. The room I stayed in had plaster and paint peeling off of the wall in the bathroom. It also just felt very sparse--no carpet, no rug. The bed was only half made. Other reviewers have mentioned odd noises at night, which I also experienced. The service at the restaurant is absolutely terrible. I waited about 50 minutes after ordering breakfast. My order included a cup of coffee. After about 25 minutes, the lone server came over and explained that she had many things to do before she'd get to the coffee order and could I just get some coffee from the lobby instead? What?? You're serving breakfast and you can't just pour me a cup of coffee?? I would never, ever go back to this hotel. It's truly terrible.

Such an hidden gem! Literally! Hidden in an outdoors shop but probably better than most of the food…read moreplaces around it!

Don't let the retail scare you. Best biscuits and gravy in town. 100/10. Great Bloody Mary tooread more

We were greeted right away upon entering the door and seated. Server Jada was very nice and…read moreattentive. Diner was very open and bright with a lot of different artwork/pictures. Greatly decorated!! We all ordered breakfast and 2 of us ordered the exact same thing. We ordered the breakfast with 2 pancakes with the addition of blueberries, scrambled eggs, and ham. Blueberries were large in size and scrumptious! Pancakes were delicious. Eggs were okay, just a little flat tasting. Ham was just okay. Ice Tea was great! We ordered chocolate milk and had to send it back 2 times because it didn't have enough chocolate in it. The manager fixed it the 3rd time and said the chocolate pump wasn't adjusted correctly. He was very nice, I believe his name was Alec? Good place to eat!

Hash had good flavor. Pulled pork is delicious and big. Chorizo burrito was tasty. Service was…read morequick for a Friday morning. Nice atmosphere, very attentive waitress

This is my go to lunch stop. The salads are so good, I love that they throw some random chickpea or…read morepasta salad on there. And the Croque Monsieur is my favorite sandwich in all of Lawrence. Goes so hard especially in the fall and winter!

I ordered the Reuben sandwich and realized it didn't come with chips so I had to pay extra for…read morethose. The sandwich took a long time to make but it was very hot when it came out. It tasted great but the pastrami was so fatty, I thought it was bacon at first. Still it was very good. I also ordered their daily empanada which was sweet potato and black bean. The filling was delicious but the pastry was NOT light or flaky like a traditional empanada. It was very heavy and bread like. I didn't finish that. I also ordered some desserts to take home. We got two slices of cake, some macarons, and a lemon tart. The cakes were delicious. The lemon tart was not good. It was very runny and sour but not in a good lemony way. The flavor was just very weird. We didn't finish that either. For the most part it was a good but expensive experience. I'd go back but change some things.

Located inside the Eldridge Hotel on the corner of Mass and 7th in downtown Lawrence, the Jayhawker…read moreis a good place to enjoy dinner and drinks before, during, or after KU games. The decor throughout the restaurant makes a clear statement to all who come- this is a KU affair! The menu has selections that are on par with what you'd expect to find in Kansas- steak, pasta, and salads. I opted for the Chicken Caesar Salad-it was very good and just what was expected. I also ordered a spicy jalapeno margarita. I will refer to it as "spicy" because it really was not. They had a few specials for the evening as well. Everything sounded good! Our waitress was friendly and very prompt with our order, which was much appreciated. It was a good time. The last time someone in my party had been here was 54 years ago for his rehearsal dinner- hilarious!

We stopped in at The Eldridge for a mid-day cocktail. The Eldridge is a Cool Historic Hotel. The…read moreJayhawker Bar is located right inside of The Eldridge. The Bartender Garrett greeted us right away and seated us at the bar top. My friend and I decided on a Bloody Mary, it was a little spicy but not heavy. Garrett was friendly and attentive, he engaged in small talk with us which was nice. We only stayed for one cocktail but I would definitely go back to try some other delicious cocktails that I saw on the menu.

I always love merchants. Sometimes when I'm there I stop and think about all the people who came…read morebefore us. This includes of course the history of Lawrence and how influential this building has been over time. Since I've been in Lawrence (which is about 10 years now which is so nuts) this has been Merchants. I love Merchants. It's consistently (to me) a top 3 restaurant on Mass St. The food is high quality. The service is high quality. The chefs table is a vibe (idk if they still have it but they did a few years ago). Anyway, the duck and dumplings was so comforting. It was the perfect ratio of duck to dumpling to vegetable to broth. The bison burger always slaps and the fries are so yummy. Dare I say they have the best burger in town? Also you guys have the BEST Diet Coke. So good and crispy. I love you Merchants! Also sitting next to the window and looking out to the twinkle lights on mass was so dreamy.

Stopped by Merchants Pub & Plate while in Lawrence for an event and was excited to find a place…read morewith good gluten-free options. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside -- a cozy mix of rustic and modern that creates a really inviting atmosphere. Service started a little slow, though our waitress became more attentive once she came by. We mentioned it was our first visit, so I was a bit surprised there wasn't much guidance on the menu or any recommendations. At one point I asked about the two kinds of fries (I love fries!), and the explanation was simply that they were "fancy fries," without much detail on flavors or differences. We started with drinks and the Brussels sprouts appetizer. The sprouts were actually very good, with a nice balance in the sauce, and both the wine and sangria were refreshing. Unfortunately, dinner is where things went downhill. Our meals -- a steak and a gluten-free chicken sandwich -- took about 45 minutes to arrive, which felt long for relatively simple dishes. I had asked about the gluten-free bun since they can sometimes be dry, but didn't receive much insight beyond "it's gluten free," and sadly it was indeed very dry. The chicken itself lacked flavor, though the goat cheese cilantro sauce helped make it somewhat enjoyable. The fries looked homemade and delicious but arrived cold. The steak was cooked as requested, but it didn't have much flavor beyond the mushrooms on top. The broccoli side was tasty, and the potatoes were good, though it on a bed of Some kind of cheese sauce that wasn't quite to our liking. Overall, the space and gluten-free availability were promising, and the appetizers and drinks were enjoyable, but the food execution and service details didn't quite meet expectations for us this visit.

The bar is amazing! Devon is the best bartender you could ask for. We had a special request for a…read morePadre tomaso. A special family drink. We told him what was in it and he made it better than we could've expected. Every time we come in, he immediately ask us how he can help us and he makes that perfect for us. Ask him for one!! the best after dinner drink you could ever imagine

The Eldridge is well located and extremely well maintained. The staff is very friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and efficient. Would highly recommend to anyone.