I went to Stumpy's to look for Christmas gifts-meat and cheese, they were low on products and…read moreprices in store differed than online gift boxes which was a disappointment. I ended up only buying one gift basket and picking up a few little jams and a smoked bacon Gouda along with half a summer sausage to gift to a friend. They were pretty busy when I went in but the ladies working were friendly and helpful. They have Cheese, smoked sausages, jellies, bbq sauce, Cashmere Popcorn and other jarred condiments available. The store is small and can easily be missed if you are not paying attention, the parking lot is also small, not a lot of stalls for parking.

This shop is a must-visit when buying holiday gifts or souvenirs. It's truly a one-of-a-kind place…read morein Topeka, locally-owned, operated, and sourced. I had been following for YEARS on Facebook (can't even remember how I found them!), and have since moved out of town, but I wanted to give my dad a surprise gift for Valentine's Day. I messaged the business on Facebook, and within minutes, Stacy responded to my inquiry. She made it so easy to order a gift basket and even offered to have it delivered to his home. I was blown away and incredibly appreciative of such great service. For a gift basket of 3 cheeses, sausage, beef sticks, crackers, jelly, and a cutting board and knife, it was only $65! They also threw in a couple of chocolates and a handwritten card to make it special :) Everything (I'm told) was super tasty, with the Habanero Ghost Pepper cheese being a favorite. I'm excited to continue gifting Stumpy's to friends and family in the Topeka area and beyond.

I was so excited that Eric R. found The Vault when researching Emporia for us to visit! We came on…read morea day trip and this is the first time I have traversed Kansas without a cooler and ice packs when I actually needed it! The owner Becky was so knowledgeable about all things cheese, meat, and gourmet treats (and moved to Emporia from New Jersey)! We got to sample a lot of different things, left to explore, and returned before closing to buy our goods. She provided us a cooler and we bought a small bag of ice down the street. There are pestos, tapenades, jarred beets, and other interesting items on the shelves. There is a frozen case with locally raised meat. Yet the star of the show is the case in the center, with cheeses and charcuterie galore! The menu organizes the cheeses by blue, single serving cheeses, soft, semi-soft, firm, and hard. There is a large list of salamis and then whole muscle meats. There were two items I was interested in that were sold out, the duck prosciutto and the queijo toledo. I will have to make my way back! I ended up buying from the single serving cheese a truffle chevre (which I had tonight with fennel, it was amazing), petit basque (my friend Melinda C. asked for a sample and we were all blown away by it), Saxonshires (five cheddars layered in colorful stripes: Double Gloucester, Chesire, Caerphilly, Leicester, and cheddar), and bresaola (salted, air-dried Italian beef that I usually have to get at Dean and Deluca in KC). Melinda C. bought the bay blue and chevrelait (smoked goat) besides a few of the same ones I got. We both are so excited that tomorrow we are having a bread-cheese-cured beef smorgasbord for dinner! Bring your cooler bag and ice packs to Emporia because this place is a must-stop (and has really cute decor too)!

Kind people great owners always happily to get anything in for you that they don't have as special…read moreorders and great food!

Clean, well-designed shop with a lot of local products. Staff are always friendly. Have had…read moresandwiches here and recently brought a niece and nephew by for some ice cream.

Great place to shop for locally sourced beef! The employees are super nice and they give you free…read moresamples to try. A lot of the steaks are pretty pricey, but their chuck roast is very good value (3 ish pounds ranges from 25-45 dollars depending on fat content). You can definitely taste the difference in the meat quality.

I had no idea there is a local wagyu shop in town! Last night Eric R. and I attended a HYPE event…read morehere for a wagyu tasting. Our host Tyler shared the history of wagyu beef in Japan, how it made its way to the U.S., and what is different between the two countries in production. Booth Creek's ranch is located just 20 miles away, so the cattle are raised locally. Marbling content is verified for each cow by a lab in Japan! There are three levels of marbling (silver10-15%, gold 16-25%, platinum 25%+). This is not a quality indicator but is along the lines of USDA's select, choice, prime (though the fat content in wagyu is much higher). The store has frozen cases divided by these levels, as well as a frozen bargain bin (20% off) and fresh cases in the middle of the store. The tasting began with beef charcuterie boards: jerky, jalapeno cheese snack sticks, and summer sausage with some cheeses. Then we were served wagyu meatballs cooked in Cox's BBQ sauce and honey from Booth Creek. The second course was a picanha roast, smoked and sliced like a prime rib. It was really close to the prime rib flavor and texture, but at a much better price point. Lastly, Tyler brought out KC strip steaks (platinum level, seasoned with salt and pepper only) that were sous vide at 127 degrees, and seared them on a flat top in beef tallow. After he let them rest for five minutes, he sliced them and we got to try them. They were incredibly juicy and tender, seasoned well. It makes me consider the sous vide method at home though I do not have the tools right now. They offered some bundles and discounts as they kept the shop open late for us. We ended up buying gold label fajita meat and filet mignon steaks plus a bargain bin silver label filet tips. I cannot believe I have access to locally raised quality wagyu beef here in Manhattan! Beef is definitely what I had for dinner last night!

Go see Kansas Premium Meats for some quality beef, poultry, pork, or even buffalo…read more Love the flank steak Burgers, and Jalapeño Cheddar Brats Amazing quality!!

Super nice place selling just about any meat you are looking for! Lots of seasonings & snack items…read more The owner is very knowledgeable & super nice. Great small business

By far the best ice cream around this area! I would assume the freshest since they have their own…read moredairy cows to milk. We had a cheeseburger and fries, which had great flavor and was great! We also ordered chocolate shakes, which didn't disappoint either! Seating area was pretty good sized and picnic tables were located outside to sit at too. A variety of items were available for purchase throughout the establishment. Fresh milk, fresh cage free eggs, fresh cheese, variety of meats, and other grocery items as well. The service was good and fast. Generally students are the people working in the facility. The prices are on the steep side especially being on a college campus. Highly recommend stopping here! The ice cream is a must try at least once!

Best ice cream I had all week while visiting the area. We also got some cheese curd and some…read moreoatmeal cookie mix and beer bread mix. All made by departments in Kansas state.

Finally a nice place to eat in Topeka! We need more places like this! Kind, great food and…read morebeautifully designed murals inside and out!

I'm not sure what age I was at but it was about after college and before graduate school I figured…read moreout how wonderful olive oil could command a meal into something really spectacular. It was an Italian restaurant in Queens NY, "Peps" on Lefferts Blvd. My colleagues from work took me to a "real" Italian restaurant. Everything was roasted with olive oil and garlic. The "everything covered in mozzarella cheese" ethos didn't exist here. Weeks after that dinner I was still amazed and somewhat ashamed by the experience. I slowly poked my nose into the world of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, armed with a fresh baguette. This is easy in NYC, in Topeka.. not so much. A crust of bread and some springy olive oil makes the tastiest lunch. So, I was surprised and happy that Tasteful Olive was here. If you are "into" olive oils I'm sure you'll find something here, great gift ideas too. If you are from either coast or especially Europe where olive oil is 25€+ and often diluted this spot is a inexpensive home run..

As per the norm, as soon as we got there it got really busy. Also, as usual food was fantastic…read more The wait staff is always so friendly & patient with all of my indecisions & the hubs picky eating. Kinda sad they took down all the signs about doing good, kindness, & gratitude. But still lots to look at. Living myself for not grabbing g another T-shirt. Next time. Very clean place to eat...the patio is beautiful.

Oooh we! That peanut butter milkshake!!!! We found Do-B's…read moreon Google Maps while on a long drive across Kansas and it did not disappoint! All burgers and beef, like the patty melt, are locally sourced from the Kansas Flint Hills region. The burger was nicely cooked and served up with French fries that were delicious! Overall, this cute little joint was a fun diversion from our long drive, filled us up with some great food and gave us a little taste of the town! Thanks Do-B's

Had you told me before today that there's not only a Hispanic grocery in Topeka, but that the store…read moreis just plain stunning, sparkling clean, decorated nicely and has great prices along with a butcher and separate restaurant (a separate review, they're aleardy on Yelp) I would have said, "well, let's go!" Who knew? If I was closer I'd be here all the time. The meats seemed to be ridiculously low priced yet high quality, fresh. Lots of items everything Mexicao and Central America lovers would adore. Wow, puts an awful lot of groceries to shame in this area in my opinion. Part of the same El Torito store in Kansas City, KS on Central Avenue is what I've told. I think the latter is fine, but this location has it beat, hands down. What can I say? If you're close by, get there. I so wish this store was in Lawrence, I'd be a regular. If you come: lots of dedicated parking out front, staff is super friendly, and then there's that big restaurant off to the side which is a separate review. I'll be tackling that one soon.

The store is a very great store to go to the Ambiance is very nice it's always clean the staff are…read morealways nice someone is always there to help you if you need assistance especially if you only speak English there's someone there to assist you in the items that you want or need. They have excellent produce the meat is always excellent prices. They have a hot Deli there the food is always excellent the ladies are very nice and polite with great assistance it seems to be when I come there it's always different in the hot Deli area great for breakfast lunch and dinner they also have specials.

I ordered take out, a wrap and sandwiches, and fries, and everything was wonderful. Great service…read moreas well.

Toto tacoz was closed and apparently everything else closes by 3pm. In the area. This spot was open…read moreso that's where we went. We were the only customers. One person working in the entire place. Huge menu with lots of options.. A bit expensive for the quality. Not horrible food but super mediocre. The lone staff member was fine but after we got our check, he was on his phone and we were ignored. Nothing worth going back for. If it wasn't for the fact nothing else was open, we wouldn't have even go in.