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    Amanda's Bakery & Bistro

    4.5 (48 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    AMANDA'S BAKERY & BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Shashi B.

    We stopped here for a coffee break on our across the country road trip. Extremely friendly place and a representation of what America should always be. A locally owned place. Coffee was great. Decor was very homely and a representation of the town that has the Eisenhower library and museum and the world's largest belt buckle.

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    Kathleen B.

    When traveling we like to stop at local eateries. Amanda's does not disappoint. It's in the downtown in a quaint older building with high tin ceilings. The food is honest and good. I had the bierock and onion soup. The meat filling and dough were in perfect proportion. The filling uses a generous amount of caraway seed. Make sure you like that flavor which I do. Hubs had the roast beef panini and chips. He said the beef was a high quality. Service was friendly. We will return next time in town!

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    Grace A.

    Visiting Abilene and had to try local restaurants. This was a good pick. Loved the quaintness of the place; good food, fast and great customer service. Ordered Beef Pastrami with Cream of chicken rice soup and Chicken wrap with onion soup. Wonderful!

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    Excellent food. Everything is fresh. Soups are homemade. Coffee is delicious. This is a gem of a family restaurant in the heart of Abilene Kansas

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    Jason D.

    A little bistro in the heart of downtown Abilene Kansas. Just like the sign says at the register, "we are not fast food but we're worth the wait" definitely worth the wait. Great food and great environment.

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    Jordan W.

    Amanda created this pretty & delicious cake that was a big hit at a recent Bridal Shower. Thank you Amanda and staff.

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    Friendly service and good food!. The room is full of things to look at and tables usually are available.

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    Cool atmosphere. Good service. Large space and areas to sit. They have some great St. Louis gooey butter cake. Check it out.

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    Cozy, friendly and delicious! Great stop over on a cold morning for a latte and fresh made scone!

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    If you're in Abilene for breakfast get the Dutchess, if you're still hungry have the lemon-almond scone. Excellent coffee and wifi too!

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    We stopped by Stacy's on a Saturday morning and immediately knew we were in the right place. When…read moreyou see a group of older gentlemen gathered around a few tables, it's a clear sign you're somewhere special. The atmosphere has that small-town charm that feels genuine from the moment you walk in. The service was outstanding. The staff was friendly, helpful, and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They even let us sample the icing from their homemade cinnamon rolls so we could decide if it was cream cheese or not. (It's not, just regular icing for those who are curious.) As for the food: * The breakfast burrito was excellent. One of the best I've had. It was large, filling, and packed with flavor. The salsa on the side added a nice touch. * The biscuits and gravy were also a standout. The biscuits are homemade and some of the best I've ever had. * The pancakes were thick, fluffy, and clearly made from scratch. * The coffee was just okay. Not great, but not bad either. * My only suggestion would be to swap out the prepackaged syrup for something fresh. If you're in the area or visiting a student at Kansas State, Stacy's is absolutely worth the stop. We'll definitely be coming back.

    The food is convenient, but the cake and pie are what really stand out. Customer service felt a bit…read moreawkward. I mentioned that I needed to cut my breakfast short because they were about to close, and I was told that the owner would be upset.

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    4.2(29 reviews)
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    Saddlerock was recommended by our rental host and we weren't disappointed. Everything was what I…read moreexpected from a real breakfast place. The bonus was the fresh baked toast varieties. It gets even better... When we entered we noticed a sign that they were closing early for a day or two for a wedding. After we ate we drove to the tall grass prairie National Park for a hike. When we returned I realized that I had left my charge card at the restaurant. We drove over on the chance that someone might be staying late for clean up but no such luck. While parked out front getting ready to call and cancel the card a relative of the owner came from next door to check on us. She had her hair up in a scarf getting ready for the wedding festivities. She opened up and found my card and had her grandson run it out to me. Saved me a lot of headaches. Love Saddlerock! Great food and great people. Next morning, wedding day, we ate at another breakfast spot with a line of grumpy locals who were wishing Saddlerock was open. WE are wishing the newlyweds a great future.

    We were told it was okay to sit in the back room, so we did. It was about halfway through dinner…read morerush. The lady who told us we could sit in the back followed us back but didn't offer us menus or anything. We sat for probably at least 10 minutes as staff came and went stocking the freezers and such. Finally located menus. Finally a server brought another table their food and noticed us sitting there. I ordered a mushroom swiss burger with fries, which was on special for $5. Mom ordered a ham salad and paid $2 upcharge to add egg. The food came out a lot faster than it took to order it. The burger and curly fries were very good, especially considering the price. The salad had a lot of toppings, and a bit of cut ham. The $2 egg was a sliced boiled egg that they'd forgotten until she reminded the server. The big salad was served on a small plate, which made it difficult to mix up and corral as Mom ate it. I'm not much of a fan of shredded lettuce, but at least their lettuce did seem very fresh. I can see why they stay busy with those special lunch prices. The food was quite good for the price. It's not anything fancy, but seemed clean and more popular than the other restaurants in town.

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    Ham and eggs all gone!!! Yummy

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    39.5 mi
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    Always enjoyed coming here during my time studying at Kansas State…read more This breakfast joint is very cozy, with some of the best eggs and dishes I've ever had for a breakfast place. The decor, and aesthetic are well thought out, with indoor and outdoor spaces to eat, and the staff is very welcoming and don't mind talking. Jacob was my server at the Chef and he was on top of everything, helped with ordering and answered any questions I had. I chose the special for the day, the Cuban Bennie, and I'm glad he talked me into it. I will say if you can get there before it opens and can make it in at opening time, do it, because by the time we had ordered and finished the line was starting. Time to order, and receive food was ~ 20 min, coffee remained filled as was water. If you're visiting or a local, highly recommend this cozy breakfast place.

    Great day in the morning beautiful people of Yelpsville. Thank you for sharing a moment of this…read morefine life we're living, together. The 250th anniversary of being the new kids on the blue marble is upon us. My fam decided to make a pilgrimage back to the wifes stomping grounds. The heartland, Kansas. We're staying in the "Little Apple", Manhattan, Ks. Home of K-State University. Well also home of The Chef, which should be just as famous and endeared. The Chef is this gorgeous, chic, yet not so that it's kitschy diner in the heart of the main district of Manhattan. A classic diner, from the hospitality of the service staff, to the lunch counter with cute doodads for salt and pepper shakers. You've been here, because you've been home, or so it feels. Yes, be prepared to snuggle in for a teensy wait, because everyone loves home cooking, especially when someone else is doing the dishes afterwards. The portions are truly well beyong the prices. I ordered a CFS, smothered in sausage gravy. Was plated a Texas sized portion, thick steak, lightly crispily breaded, with a savory southern styled country gravy that honestly looked a bit intimidating in quantity, but I'm no fraidy cat. I came to conquer. Two perfectly running over medium eggs, whites done, yolks on the run, my style. A mountain of softly crunchy, better-than-homestyle fried potatoes, and a slice of thick cut wheat toast. This was a ton O' grub Bubba dub. Each component treated and seasoned well enough, to eat stand alone. Our meal partner kept checking on the family to see if we needed any more of that rich Arabica bean juice, or water, with the care of your fav Auntee from Mississippi, but right here, in the Land of Ahhhhs. She was winning us, even as much as The Chef that prepared the feast itself, and the food. Whew. The belly beat down was in effect, but I didn't tap out. I took that esophageal excitement with relish. Well not relish, with a sweet house made strawberry compote on toast. I wiped the plate clean. $15. You read that right... just $15. Oh I understand $15 is real money in this economy, but in relationship to the level of service, quality of service, epic portion sizes, and the finesse with which this small diner beat most anywhere we've been, and we share 39 years of worldwide travel as an old married couple, this was a bargain at $15, in the 90s. For sure back home in Texas this was honestly a $21 - $26 plate, and we're a beef producing state. Still with me? You're the real hero for hanging in here, and I truly appreciate you. If ever you want to taste Americas 250 years, in one sitting, visit The Chef in Manhattan, Ks. It's families feeding the community. No political spin, no feeling unwelcomed. An open door, to open hearts, feeding hungry bellies, without crushing your purses and wallets. They leave room in your account to make you want to reciprocate with generosity in returning, but also, tipping heartfully, without pressure. I miss when a meal was worth tipping huge without feeling it wasn't worth it. Here at the Chef, the earn it the old way. Be well, be loved, we're in this life past this page no matter what social media tells you. Hugs to you from me and mine. Go out and smile like ya mean it. Laugh like you're cray cray, and love like tomorrow isn't coming. Want pics? Nope. This place is worth you seeing for yourself. My pictures wouldn't do them justice. Peace y'all.

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    The Chef - The Grant "The Perfect Breakfast" containing biscuits and gravy with slices of bacon and eggs over easy over hash browns

    The Grant "The Perfect Breakfast" containing biscuits and gravy with slices of bacon and eggs over easy over hash browns

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