Fantastic. Reviews were legit so we popped in after passing all the downtown places…read more We had a pretzel with cheese sauce, combo, grilled cheeses, tomato soup, pasta salad, chips pickles, monte cristo, etc. All enjoyed our meals and thought it was a reasonable price.

This is an interesting spot in Topeka. I'm not that familiar with Topeka but there's not a whole…read morelot there except the capitol of Kansas. Searching out food gets interesting. The one question I have is why is it called The Wheel Barrel? I know a wheelbarrow, a wheel of cheese, a wine barrel, but I haven't figured out the name yet. If I make it back, maybe I can ask. The Wheel Barrel serves grill cheese/sandwiches and soup. I appreciate the concept and in this situation keeping it rather simple yet with some good selection for sandwiches and soup. I got a special wild rice and chicken soup with a half Baja turkey sandwich. It's a half and half for $12. I thought both tasted very good. I didn't eat quite all of it but I'd say it is a normal meal. Not a huge serving. I think most people would eat this in one meal. I think if I'm back in Topeka, I'll have to go back and do the traditional grilled cheese and tomato bisque! It was a busy lunch time meal. A nice size crowd was there. Service was still pretty quick. They have a rustic decor which is sort of like a wheelbarrow and a barrel. It's on a block that seems to be trying to add some art and culture to Topeka and I appreciate that a lot! If I'm back over that way, I'll stop back in and if definitely recommend it in Topeka.

My daughter and her friends ordered from here and omg I had a quick bite of this ooooyyyeee…read moregooooeeeeyyy sandwich. Personally, I am a believer that a little bit of natural butter goes a long way. Sadly not with this sandwich, it had just a little too much butter for me, but my daughter absolutely loved it. Both her and her friends said that this sandwich had just the right gooey texture and crispy goodness. Service was fast, food was warm, and ambiance was our home since this is a take out only gig. I will maybe try a different sandwich next time.

From the owner: From a love of all things cheesy and the idea that mealtime should fit your mood, The Meltdown is…read morethe new go-to for handcrafted melts with fresh ingredients and a side of attitude. With flavor combinations you didn't see coming, we've got you covered for breakfast, lunch, dinner or any snack time in between. And did we mention it's brought to you by Denny's, the people who invented America's Diner (excuse the humble brag)? So sit back, order through our exclusive delivery partner, DoorDash and go ahead...have a meltdown....you earned it.

Will update this review once I actually try the restaurant, or once the restaurants information has…read morebeen accurately updated. I'm not sure what was going on the day I tried to make an order, but based on Yelp and Google's information, the restaurant was supposed to be open on the Saturday. I called their number, someone answered without indicating their business name and then didn't acknowledge me at all so I ended up hanging up. I tried another number which was disconnected, so possibly an old number. I tried calling again after 5 and 10 minutes and each time it would ring and ring and then go to a "you have reached a text mobile number" message. Okay, so maybe they were just busy and couldn't answer their phone? So I asked a friend of mine who was on her way to see me if she would mind doing by to place an order for me. And I gave her the address, from Google maps. She called me when she was at the address and told me there was nothing there. I even tried texting, since the message said it was a text number. I said I was wanting to place an order for pickup and there was no reply, not even to tell me any information like "wrong number", "were actually closed". Is the business closed? Are the hours, phone number, and/or address inaccurate? Is this a food truck? If so, there is nothing on Google or Yelp or their website indicating any of this information, at least not as of Saturday the 29th. I was really bummed out as I was looking forward to trying the food here. It seems to be a cool and delicious restaurant and I think it's important to support small local restaurants, so I try to whenever I can. I was here visiting family for the weekend and I hope whatever is going on is clarified online so this doesn't happen to other willing customers. I am going I can try again when I'm back in town in a couple months.

The onion rings are outstanding!!!! Will be nice when they…read moreget a food truck. Will definitely have to try again on the food.

There is not much to this place as far as ambience is concerned. It's a bar with TV's, beer, and…read moresome of the best food you can find. The burgers are outstanding. Maybe the best in town. Service is quick no matter how busy they are. Try it and you won't regret it.

Best smash burger and all the other food is amazing! I would give a 5 but the female day…read morebartender/waitress is rude and doesn't provide good service in general. all the other staff have been very good and make you feel welcome. i have spoken to others and same experience.

There are places you plan to visit, and then there are places you stumble into--the kind that feel…read morelike they've been sitting there for years, quietly daring you to notice them. Little Russia Chili Parlor is the latter. A small, out-of-the-way joint in Topeka that doesn't scream for attention--but once you walk in, it doesn't need to. The air alone tells you you're in the right place. This is Daniela's house. Not in the literal sense, but in the way that matters. She runs the place with the kind of confidence you don't fake--part host, part artist, part benevolent dictator of flavor. You don't get the sense that anything leaves that kitchen unless it meets her standard, and that standard is unapologetically high. Start with the pickles. Yeah, pickles. The kind that makes you pause mid-bite and reconsider every sad, limp grocery store version you've ever tolerated. These are spiced, alive, sharp in all the right ways--like they've got a story to tell and no patience for small talk. Then there's the baked goods coming in from Oakland's Bakery--local, honest, the kind of bread that actually tastes like grain and effort instead of air and preservatives. And then you hit the sides. The spiced pimento cheese spread isn't some afterthought--it's a statement. Smoky, a little dangerous, layered in a way that suggests someone in that kitchen understands restraint just as well as indulgence. It's the kind of thing you keep eating long after you've told yourself you're done. But let's not kid ourselves. You came here for the chili. And the chili... the chili doesn't just deliver--it recalibrates. Deep, complex, unapologetically bold. It's not trying to be trendy or Instagram-friendly. It's trying to be right. The kind of bowl that makes you slow down, lean in, and pay attention. Every spoonful feels deliberate, like it's been simmering not just for hours, but for years of trial, error, and quiet perfection. The sandwiches? Stacked, messy in the best way, built on that Oakland's Bakery foundation like someone actually cares about what bread is supposed to do--hold everything together without getting in the way. This place doesn't need hype. It doesn't need a rebrand or a marketing push. It exists in that rare space where authenticity isn't a strategy--it's just how things are done. You don't come to Little Russia Chili Parlor to be seen. You come because someone told you, quietly, "Trust me." And if you're smart, you listen.

Loved this place so much! Truly local, we found it by using the "lunch near me" function. The…read moreregulars greeted us warmly and guided us through the menu. We started with chili this time but next time we will try the sandwiches. Any place with homemade pickles wins my heart - they had three kinds. And a cracker trough made from a garden planter. And pimento cheese. Basically, it was amazing. And the chili was super tasty too.

I stopped at this cute little diner while traveling through Topeka. Nice crowd for early Monday…read moremorning. So, must be popular with the locals. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Hot coffee. I ordered the Western Breakfast which is country potatoes cooked with ham, onions and green peppers with two eggs on top. Toast or biscuits on the side. Hit the spot, however, had to take 1/2 in a to go box the serving was so much! Highly recommended for a delicious breakfast that will fill you up.

Great food, fantastic service and friendly. Nice comfortable atmosphere. Very clean tooread more

I enjoy this location as it is in a good location to get in and out easy. The parking lot is big…read moreand parking is not an issue even when busy. Schlotzsky's is always known for fresh bread and I enjoy the original with jalapeno bread. Then throw in their jalapeno chips tops it off. With the medium drink which to me is everyone else's large drink. Thank you for not shrinking your drinks. The assistant manager Nick is always there seems like making sure you get what you want. The decor is standard Schlotzsky's and makes it fell retro to me with the barn style and food truck decor.

Food was good BUT they didn't make my sandwich. At least three people behind me got their…read moresandwich's. Brought it to their attention and the person expediting never apologized. Typical poor service. Hadn't been here in over a year and it's gonna be even longer before I return.

Quite possibly the most boring sandwich I've ever had. Never returning…read more Essentially dry bread with a sprinkle of lettuce.

I've been faced with many challenges throughout my life: a rough divorce, home eviction, and being…read morediagnosed with IBS. Through it all, I've never had a condiment do me wrong. While I still have faith in my sandwich order, I no longer trust the workers at Goodcents. I ordered a foot long sandwich from this establishment on a day not-so-long-ago. I ordered a foot long ham sandwich with the same ingredients on either side. The only difference? I asked that mayo only be applied to one half of the sandwich (in fears that the other half would be soggy if I tried to eat it the next day). The experienced Goodcents fan could tell you that a footling is regularly $8. When up at the register, they told me to fork over $13. The culprit? Mayo. They told me if the sandwich was not identical on both sides, they would charge me for two 6 in. sandwiches. Save the extra couple dollars and go to Subway. This place is dying to get their fingers in your pockets. The coin mascot must symbolize the people: penny pinchers.