Quick service and very friendly. Portions were large and very satisfying. Save room for pieread more

Service Hospitality, personable, even though they were busy…read moreFood, tasty & good presentation

I really wanted to give this place more stars because of the phenomenal wait staff...the ladies we…read moreinteracted with were so funny and attentive. Very kind. None of my issues were with them, they were great. The interior was a bit dated and there was a slight musty smell when you came in. Not to mention that they share bathrooms with the gas station next door which did NOT smell great at all. They had a very extensive menu...almost too much. I honestly don't remember what my meal was called but it was shaved beef on toast with mashed potatoes and gravy all over everything. The mashed potatoes were definitely dehydrated prior and the best thing about it was the gravy which still wasn't that great. My husband got the cheesesteak and he said it was just ok. Not a horrible experience but not the best. I hope they treat their waitstaff well because that would be the only reason I returned!

So I didn't take any pictures, I was really tired when I walked in here an hour before closing…read more I walked in, and as soon as the waitress saw me waiting for a table, she acknowledged me and took me to my table. She was really nice and sweet. I was delighted to see that they had fried green tomatoes, I guess with homemade ranch dressing. So I ordered that as an appetizer, and I also ordered chicken 'parmesan' as my main dish. She brought me my drink, and took my order. I sat waiting for my appetizer to come out, but all of my food came at once. She apologized that the cooks cooked my order together. Didn't really matter to me, I know they are getting close to closing. The fried green tomatoes were off the hook! Their ranch dressing was pretty good too. The tomatoes were nice and thick, and just perfect overall. My chicken parmesan, was all chicken, no parmesan. Didn't have any cheese whatsoever, but that's not a big deal to me. The chicken was fried perfect. It was so good, and the pasta is just basic spaghetti. I ordered it with extra sauce, but they didn't give me extra sauce but whatever. The inside is pretty spacious, it has nice decorum, and I guess they have buffets on sunday? I don't expect to ever be in that area again. So I guess I'll never know, but I do recommend if you're hungry, it's a great little spot to eat.

The best limeades ever in Kansas. Also the burgers are the classic smash burgers before they become…read moresmash so good

I visited R-B in Hutchinson and it was a delightful experience for me. Tucked away off downtown,…read morethis spot boasts a cozy, retro diner vibe with a drive in . I ordered their signature "pork tenderloin topped with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, sauce, all nestled in a bun. The tenderloin was the star with just the right amount of seasoning. The fresh toppings balanced the richness. The curly fries were a standout--golden, crispy, and lightly seasoned. The menu offers solid variety, including veggie and chicken options, which is great for groups with mixed preferences. Look forward to my next visit our waitress was friendly and constantly checked on us

Fantastic service Fantastic food…read moreWe have eaten there many times and it is always fantastic

Best pork chops I've ever had. Servers were attentive. Ambiance was very low key welcoming. We'll…read morebe back.

Carolyn's Essenhaus is a true gem on the Kansas prairie. Located just southwest of Salina along…read moreState Highway 61, it's well worth a stop at almost any time of day. They're open from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, and until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Saturday. They're closed on Sundays. After a long day on the road traveling from Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Salina, Kansas, we arrived around 6:00 p.m. on a Monday evening. We were more than ready for a break. We had found Carolyn's Essenhaus on Yelp, and from the photos and reviews, it looked like just the kind of place we were hoping to find. Inside, the restaurant was much larger than we expected. The dining room was filled with local artwork, charming Kansas memorabilia, comfortable tables and booths, and a classic salad bar prominently displayed in the center. Table service was friendly, warm, and welcoming--like enjoying dinner in your grandmother's kitchen. My wife ordered the chopped steak topped with cheese and grilled onions, served with green beans and sweet potato fries. I chose one of the local favorites, essentially a hearty patty melt featuring a grilled burger, grilled onions, and a thick slice of grilled ham. Both entrées were excellent, but the real star of the meal was the salad bar--especially if you appreciate an old-fashioned, homemade selection. It instantly reminded me of family potlucks with all my aunts and uncles. There was macaroni salad, cottage cheese, potato salad, broccoli raisin salad, a sweet and creamy chopped cucumber salad, and plenty of other homemade favorites. It was so good that I went back for a second small plate and happily told our server to charge me for the extra trip. To finish the meal, we couldn't resist taking two slices of their homemade coconut cream pie to go. It was every bit as delicious as the rest of the meal. Before heading out, we picked up a few of their homemade cookies from the front counter, paid what we thought was a very reasonable bill, and continued our journey with full stomachs and smiles. If your travels ever take you near Arlington, Kansas, do yourself a favor and make time for Carolyn's Essenhaus. It's the kind of place that reminds you why small-town restaurants are often the most memorable stops on any road trip.

Seat yourself, waited on quickly. Hot coffee, food arrived soon and was delicious!…read more A little out of the way, but so worth the drive!!

We were looking for a place to eat after going to the Kansas Barn Sale at Riverside Park, and I saw…read morethat this place had some good reviews. The menu is large, and the prices are some of the most affordable I've seen in years. The owner even stopped by our table to chat, and she was lovely to talk with. I had the breakfast special with bacon, eggs, and toast, and my husband had ham fried rice. We also had crab Rangoon as an appetizer. Everything tasted really good, and we will be back next time we are anywhere near Halstead!

Best Pancakes ever! The rest of the food is great too. Great prices! Relaxed atmosphere. Employees…read moreare all welcoming.

Food and service was excellent. I had the 9oz bacon wrapped filet, loaded baked potato and corn.read more

Food is ok but they aren't consistent with things. We go there for my mother n law but from now on…read morewe will be saying no thanks to this place. Tonight I ask for a little pink in the burger and got it mooing. Then after that we got a different waitress and I ask the one we started with if got her in trouble and she said she got overwhelmed. Sorry I call BS on that. If owner chewed her out for something then shame on him.

First time trying Rocky Mountain Oysters and I live in CO. Yum. Will go again when I'm back in KS.read more

**RATS AND ROACHES** Ive heard this is a good place to try,…read moremy family and I drove 45 minutes to check it out and wow we were very disappointed. Service was bad, and it took over an hour for our order to come out. The appetizer didn't come out until the food was brought. The food itself wasn't impressive either, we ordered chicken fried steaks and fried pickles, it had lots of breading and VERY greasy. The fried pickles tasted like bowling alley food and they were almost $20 for a small amount. What I was most concerned about was when I went to the bathroom I saw 4 ROACHES- which tells me this restaurant absolutely has a roach problem and that's pretty gross. That's not the worst either, as I was leaving i noticed a mouse trap that had been set right inside the swinging kitchen door. So for bad service, mid level food, long waits, EXPENSIVE pricing plus RATS AND ROACHES. We were very disappointed and very disgusted. For a family of 4 I spent $200 because each plate was so expensive and we only got 1 appetizer. The whole family was in regret for our choice to try this awful place. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone ever.