Great experience. This place changed ownership awhile ago. Really stepped it up a notch. Food is…read morevery good and the atmosphere is pleasant. Would definitely come back again.

This is the third time we have eaten here. Have always had a good experience. Dining area has…read morean outdoor theme, i.e. you are eating on patio tables but well done. EXCELLENT food. First time here was for catered anniversary party. Second time had the chicken fried steak (real breaded steak that was 1/4-1/2" thick), mashed potatoes and a gravy boat of sawmill gravy. Tonight had the ribeye, twice baked potato and salad bar. Steak was perfectly done (medium) and hot. Highly recommend the salad bar (in itself a meal). Table next to us ordered the prime rib (I am assuming that it was the large because it was the size of a medium roast (no kidding). Highly recommend this place, a real hidden treasure of a restaurant. One more thing, this is not a Chinese restaurant.

Our food was excellent. Our waitress was excellent. But....the person that seated us shouldn't be…read moreout front. Her hair was all over and she had to keep pushing it back. I was so thankful she wasn't our waitress.

Your typical Midwestern Tex-Mex restaurant. Expect the usual fare from the menu…read more If you are driving through Hays and want a no fuss dining experience, this might be the place.

Gella's Diner is an absolute gem in Hays…read more From the moment you walk in, the beautiful décor sets the tone--warm, stylish, and way more inviting than you'd ever expect from a brewery‑diner combo. The service matches the atmosphere perfectly: friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to help you navigate their creative menu. The food here is where things really take off. The steak & blue cheese salad was outstanding--fresh, bold, and packed with flavor. The ahi tuna poke nachos were another knockout, the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after you leave. And if you're a burger person, this place is dangerous in the best way. Their burgers are consistently amazing: juicy, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Of course, you can't come to Gella's without enjoying their great beer, brewed right on site. Every pint feels like it was crafted to pair perfectly with the food. If you're in Hays, Gella's is a must‑visit. Creative dishes, great beer, beautiful space, and service that makes you feel right at home. An easy five stars.

Normally don't leave reviews unless the experience was super awful but damn…read more. Got my salad and took 5 minutes to get a fork to eat it.. Nbd wasn't stressed at that point because the bartender was super busy. I work in food service I get that.. Then the rest of the food came out and we were never checked on again for the next 20 minutes while we ate. Would have loved to bring up the fact that this chicken wing was completely RAW.. put it out by the card just waiting for the bartender to notice us/the chicken wing and she never did so we just paid and left. Hoping we don't get sick. The rest of the wings were cooked we just so happened to bust into to this one last.. Again I get it if you're absolutely slammed but just felt like we were getting completely ignored for no reason. We were polite so not sure what the deal was.

We were passing through Hays on a long road trip and stopped at Paisley Pear for lunch. It's in…read moredowntown Hays in a charming old storefront and is clearly popular, as the dining room was packed. Fortunately, there was an open table when we arrived, and we were greeted and seated pretty quickly. It took a few minutes for our server to take our order, but we could tell she was covering most of the tables. Once we ordered, our food arrived promptly. I had a bowl of the tomato basil soup, which is gluten-free and very tasty. My partner had the breakfast plate with bacon, quiche, grapes, and toast, and he enjoyed his meal as well. After we finished eating, we waited a while for our check, but our server was tied up handling to-go orders, so we ended up paying at the bar. Even so, it was still a good experience on what was clearly a short-staffed day for the team.

The vibe hit just right. Good music and attentive service. The menu was a great surprise. It was…read moreway beyond pub food....who does Lobster Bisque and croque monsieur??? The Carmel turtle cheese cake and coconut pie were delicious. Specialist drinks served with large ice ball.

I always wanted to try Kansas BBQ and this place was recommended. I appreciated that they had…read morevarious types of BBQ sauce from Kansas to Texas to Carolina. We were there at lunch and wasn't super busy so service was good. I got the burnt end Mac and cheese but before it came out we were served pork rinds. That gave me a Chance to try the different sauces before the food came. Now i can't say it's better than Texas BBQ but it was good. The place was nice and the bathroom was clean.

Good food with cracklins to start off the meal. Good variety and good flavor. Service was ok. It…read moreused to be an ice cream shop and still has the short bar to sit at if you don't want a table or booth.

Thirstys was recommended to us by a local, and it is a local favorite. Wide variety from down home…read moreoptions like chicken fried steak, steaks, seafood, sandwiches, pasta etc. something for everyone it's family friendly in a fun atmosphere. Lots of TVs and sports paraphernalia for the sports fans. Service was great! We were greeted promptly, seated quickly and brought our food right away. Budget friendly too with lots of drink options. Plenty of parking for trailers, RVs etc.

Seems like every time I'm in Hays I stop in Thirsty's for the great food n service…read more This trip had the giant Pig Tail with Mac n cheese and the mash potatoes. Also had an appetizer of fried pickles. Everything was great and the pig tail was huge enough to share with a co-worker lol. It is an interesting decor and makes you want to have fun. Like I said every time I'm in Hays this is one place I must hit.

Staff is 10/10. Manager wouldn't let me pay for waters with my catering order when I realized I…read moreforgot them. Great workers who double checked food and were helpful overall. Food was great too.

You guys are terrible I went there yesterday and got a chicken quesadilla and chicken bowl and ALL…read moreof your chicken was burnt and you threw the quesadilla sloppy and cut weird into the container with no care and did not even give sides. WORST experience if this was any other location they would have burned it down.. Step it up act like you care.

The service is top notch, the staff works as a team to make sure everyone is taken care of. Food…read moreis fresh and flavorful and prices are very reasonable. It's a quiet little joint, soft music and Latin decor. Nice place for a date. We will continue to make a 30 min drive to enjoy the pace.

Incredible authentic, delicious food, kind and knowledgeable staff. Can accommodate vegan, gluten…read morefree, vegetarian. Great food for kids--my son loved the pupusa and platanos. We are just passing through town but would 100000% return next time we drive cross country!! Can't miss it whether you're a local or passing through. I am vegan and had such a yummy meal! Guac, salsa and chips were so fresh. Also loved the music that was playing.

I got the KC strip steak with salad and asparagus. I had heard some complaints that the portions…read morewere getting small, but that was definitely not my experience. I thought the place could use a little cleaning up, but it definitely wasn't filthy.

Highly recommend! Understated but delicious REAL food, generously portioned, reasonably priced…read more Friendly and efficient staff!

No MSG! The food was very good and a great value. I ordered Vegetable Shrimp and my partner ordered…read moreJalapeño Chicken and Panang Chicken Curry. The curry was hotter! Both delicious. We'll stop again when in Hays.

Great for lunch or dinner eating in or take out…read more Food is delicious. Ambiance is a food mall. What does anyone expect? Service by staff is fast, accurate, and they listen if you want changes! My favorite is Sweet n Sour Chicken. Very good. Family friendly.