This review is for lunch at the bar for two on a Saturday in mid-August…read more service: Elizabth B. was our waitstaff and she was great. Very professional and prompt. Place was packed, but she didn't miss a beat. bar: Outstanding beer list, including Hop Butcher (Chicago) New School Hawaii Vibes IPA. Their tap list includes a style for everyone's interest. Big emphasis here on cocktails. Elizabeth put together a stunning Cosmo ($10!) for my wife. food: My wife's half Baja Turkey and soup-of-the-day, Chicken Noodle, with chips ($12) was outstanding. My half Not Your Mama's BLT and tomato bisque with chips (also $12) was equally fantastic. details: This is a relatively small restaurant with choice of inside, outside, and bar seating. Of note, the host also seats the bar, it's not open seating at the bar. There was a 20-minute wait at 1pm on a Saturday. Street parking outside in NOTO. There is a 3% surcharge if you pay with credit card.

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.

Dropped in for lunch great service n food as always. The staff are always friendly and great to be…read morearound

This place is a beautiful crossroads where pizza, bagels, and pastries have a party--and everyone's…read moreinvited. The vibe is cozy diner meets neighborhood hangout, and the food? Dangerously delicious. I had a sandwich that made me question every life decision I made before walking in. The pizza crust is the perfect balance of chewy and crisp, the bagels are legit (New Yorkers might actually nod in approval), and the pastries? Let's just say I may have blacked out halfway through a cinnamon roll. If you're not here yet, you're missing out. If you are, order extra--you'll thank yourself later.

I saw their post this morning about Thursday being chili dog day. I had been meaning to try this…read moreplace and chili dogs are my favorite. I got there right at noon so I had a bit of a wait to get my food. It was definitely worth it! The chili dog is massive! I added cheese, onions and jalapeños and got a huge portion of each. I'll definitely be back, but I'll probably order online to cut down on the wait time.

Generous sandwiches,not inexpensive but great tasting and the fries are so different I don't need…read moreketchup. Fries have a crunchy coating and just taste good. Our first sandwich was a Reuben with cheese,sour kraut and thousand island dressing. Sandwiches come in styrofoam containers with plastic tableware. The sandwiches will be brought to your car when ready and there are trash containers nearby to dispose of trash. Be sure to get napkins,you will need them. Marty

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.

Very good food and very good service. Very clean tables and the whole business is greatread more

Sandwiches were good, the staff was running around without much organization, one person had an…read moreapron on and the rest were just wearing street clothes. What stood out was seeing a guy behind the counter wearing a cutoff sleeved shirt, wandering around and making food for himself. Regardless of whether he was an employee or not, someone's just casually preparing food for themselves isn't the best look.

Local gem found down the road from our baseball tournament! Great coffee and the polish breakfast…read moreburrito is Friendly staff and fast service. I won the morning even though we lost the game.

Darling little restaurant. Artsy vibe. I especially liked their specialty drinks. Would definitely…read morestop here again when in town

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.

Nice little family owned and operated spot. Small selection of baked items and breakfast/brunch…read moretype goodies. I did try the chicken salad sandwich and I enjoyed it. I got the iced chai latte and it was really watery, I've had better at other places. I will still return to try some other things in the future since I do like supporting local places. Shout out to Fern who is very sweet.

Food: I did not order anything to eat but oh my my their options looked absolutely delicious! I am…read moretrying to avoid sugar so the pastries are extremely tempting. Coffee is always hot especially their pour over which is my favorite thing to order. Service with a smile plus a greeting is what you will receive here. For those who do not adventure deep into this area this hidden gem is a must to visit. Ambiance is always laid back, every once in a while you might get some extra loud people, they usually do not stay very long.

Excellent made sub sandwich fresh bread & veggies! Quick & easy dinner & better than a burger &…read morefries .

The food here was very good and the service was excellent. I would recommend this location.read more

Local diner spot that serves coffee and breakfast. Plenty of seating inside with no frills. Nice to…read moresee something local in the middle of downtown.

This was ok coffee in a dark coffee shop. We chose a table in the front so we could at least get…read moresome natural light. There was art on the walls but it was randomly put up and if it was for sale, it was unclear what the prices might be as they were not labeled. Also the tables were oddly organized, I'm not sure why there were booths in the middle of the store. There were some antiques there but they were not well organized.