My son and I are on a cross country road trip and randomly stopped in at J Rocks. The food doesn't…read moreneed a long "Foodie" type review: The smoked chicken tips (boneless thighs) and cheese steak sandwich were the best things I've put in my mouth this whole trip.......'nuff said!

Great food if you can ever get then to open they work when ever they want to lots of family…read moreemergencys if you ask me so good luck .Call first before you drive all the way to find out there closed again.

Driving thru and had to try some Kansas BBQ and this place hit the spot!!! Nice friendly place…read more. tried the ribs and brisket both were absolutely delicious. Baked beans perfect tangy taste, green beans seasoned just like my mom used to make. Not a big place but cozy and quaint.. they have a drive thru too. I would recommend this place highly!! If we go back to Kansas I'll be going to Hog Wild.

YOU just can't beat their BBQ. Variety, excellent staff, Always kept clean, service is great. No…read morethe place does not contain smoky BBQ but the food provides just the right amount of the BBQ flavors. They also have good salad, a great loaded potato and all is priced right even the Special 6 $6.99 special sandwich and side special. No deserts but I have never left their wishing I had eaten dessert.

Meat so tender it doesn't even resist. Just lets you take it however you want it. Best eating out…read moreexperience of my life.

I literally could not find Smokin' H's. I used both Waze and Google Maps to take me to the address…read morelisted (305 SE 17th St, Topeka, KS 66611). It was basically a big gravel parking lot with no vehicles in it outside what looked like an abandoned industrial building with no signage. Disappointed, because it looked really good on Yelp.

Before getting started at the Museum, I had lunch today at Black Dog. A plate of chopped brisket…read morewas just what I wanted, as you can see from the picture and served with cole slaw. Moist but needing a little bit of sauce. Cole slaw was crispy and had a nice vinegar bite to it. They have a soda fountain and urns of tea. There is a free wifi signal here though it's not theirs. [Review 11419 overall, 1196 of 2019.]

Black Dog is located on the top floor of a Harley Davidson dealership, which is colocated with the…read moreEvel Knievel Museum. The restaurant is located at the top of a narrow staircase (there may be an elevator but we didn't see one). You place your order at a walk-up counter. The gentleman who took our order was very friendly and helped us decipher the menu. We both ordered the brisket sandwich. My husband got a platter with the beans and cheesy potatoes. I got the smaller plate with potato salad. The brisket was "shredded" which is not how I am used to on a BBQ brisket sandwich. It was really dry and honestly didn't have much of a smoked flavor. I put sauce on it, but didn't really care for the taste of that either. I would describe it as sweet Heinz 57 sauce. The potato salad was nothing exceptional but tasted fine. Same with my husband's cheesy potatoes. However the BBQ beans were exceptional! Probably some of the best I have ever had. They were rich and sweet with chunks of meat. I wish I had ordered a plate of those! Overall, I wouldn't really recommend Black Dog Bar B Que. But if you go, be sure you order the beans!

I landed at Happy Basset thanks to their membership in an RV hospitality program and it turned out…read moreto be one of those stops that felt like I had accidently stumbled into the exact right vibe for the evening. The taproom was lively and a bit chaotic. I was completely caught off guard by the night's entertainment. Line dancing. Yes. I have never seen so many short skirts and cowboy boots in one place. I spent the evening focused on my beer and my laptop to avoid a pretty blonde confronting me for staring. With that said, it was a cheerful kind of energy and everyone was having a grand time. The crowd was upbeat, the music was loud and cheery and was able to soak in the atmosphere and write a few Yelp reviews. And after two tasty brews, I headed back out to the campervan where I ended up undisturbed with a restful night. You can't hear the inside outside and that's a good thing. [Review 792 of 2026 - 132 in Kansas - 25973 overall]

Happy Basset is part of the Harvest Host club for RVers. So, I had reservations to park my camper…read morein their spacious parking lot for the night. Arrived around 3 pm on a Sunday and they had bingo going on. Staff was so friendly. I had a couple of Gracie's Strawberry Blonde on tap and their Buffalo chicken over macaroni and beer cheese. Hit the spot and perfect with beer. This place is both dog and kid friendly. Very nice!

We are visiting from out of state, and Blind Tiger was highly recommended to us by the gift shop…read moreattendant at the History Museum. The building is a cool old building with a vintage vibe. Service was a bit slow, and we were disappointed to find they were out of barbecue for the day. However, the food overall was good (albeit pricey), and the beer was excellent. I had the fish and chips with a side of creamed spinach and it was flavorful. Others at my table enjoyed the fettuccine Alfredo, wings, and burgers. I appreciate that the server provided a free dessert after spilling a water on one of our diners. Overall, I would return, though I have some qualms after reading some other reviews, particularly relating to hygiene.

I read a lot of reviews since I have not been in years. Yelp actually helped me find this place…read moreback in the day. 5 years ago this was my favorite place to eat in Topeka, we went on a Saturday at noon hoping it was not too busy. There were zero people there. The menu hasn't changed over the years but the food just wasn't the same. It wasn't bad but wasn't good either. The service was great and everyone was friendly, and it's still a cool space, but the reviews I read were right it's just not the same place. The wings were smoked but didn't really have any flavor. The chicken sandwich was 75% bun, the Cesar salad was good portioned but dressing just tasted bitter and wet.

We ordered ham, turkey and all the trimmings for our Christmas dinner and were very happy with the…read morequantity and quality of food. Everything was packaged good too and we enjoyed it all during the holiday weekend. Staff was friendly and accurate when taking our order and picking it up. We'll definitely be back soon and try some new items too!

All good things must come to an end. The original family has sold the business to an unqualified…read moreand less customer friendly owner. Everything about the place has changed for the worse. Meat quality, cuts, cleanliness, appearance, reduced hours, etc. Look for GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE soon. Sad.

Absolutely wonderful!! Rod and Kim treated us like royalty. Wonderful flavor, generous portions,…read moregreat service snd a very relaxing atmosphere. I had the catfish- perfectly flaky, light cornmeal breading. The fries are fun tornadoes with great flavor. The pulled pork was juicy and lean. Excellent experience!!!! Topeka has a new gem!!!

While on a business trip and we felt like having BBQ. Luckily found a place to park, which in…read moreTopeka wasn't easy. Ordered the brisket sandwich & baked beans with a side order of corn bread. It was good but just didn't blow me away, but was satisfying. The owners were very pleasant and willing to help out with the menu. The beans were rather lackluster and the corn bread was served cold. I felt as if the corn bread should have been warmed and served with butter. The sandwich was good and the bun held up nicely. If you're in the mood for BBQ this is an option to check out.

Pretty good Local…read moreChain. Would go back again Meat and sauce were good. We had 12 People and it was great easy to order.

I think this place was great! I had the chipped beef brisket and turkey. Nothing was dry, unlike…read morewhat other reviewers said. The sauce was good, as were the sides. Loved the cheesy potatoes and the baked beer bacon beans.

Last Saturday we held a Jack & Jill Party @ Iron Rail Brewing & let me assure you, WE WERE NOT…read moreDISAPPOINTED! WOW!!!!!! The room was ready for us to decorate when we arrived at 5pm. Brooke & Nichelle were available immediately; plans for serving the appetizers were confirmed & drinks were ordered. The entire 4 hours were filled with smiles & laughter! The food was delicious! The drinks kept coming. Nichelle & the bartender are ROCKSTARS! because everyone arrived thirsty & nobody waited long for their next drink! We couldn't have planned this event any better! Special thanks to Andy, Catering Director for Iron Rail Brewing!

This review is for lunch at the bar for two on a Saturday in mid-August…read more service: Both bartenders were helpful and professional. Hostess and food runners were enthusiastic. Everyone seemed to enjoy working there. bar: Because it was daytime drinking, I went with Hops and Harmony, their session IPA ($6 as of 08/2026). It's a solid low IBUs IPA. Their beer list covers most styles and has something for everyone. We saw a handful of cocktails going out and they all looked well made. food: Restaurant was on brunch menu; however, there are plenty of traditional lunch offerings. The standard breakfast fare looks wide-ranging and pretty awesome. I went with High Rail Burger - which is supposed to be a double smash burger - and fries ($13 as of 08/2026). It wasn't a typical, griddled, thin, lacey-edge smash burger, but it was still a very solid offering. Extra credit for excellent fries. My wife chose a half order of biscuits and gravy ($3! Can that be right?) and it was really great. details: Bright, big, open space with inside tables, outside tables, and bar seating. No wait at 1:30 on a Saturday. We parked on the street and there is a garage around the corner.