I've been to the North Star 3X and it's always memorable . The staff is family and they are so…read moregreat- friendly and accommodating, The steaks are always cooked perfectly and we order too much to eat! Every time lol. The sides are plenty! The gravy is a great addition to the table. The fried mushrooms are perfect too! Is it fancy? No- but that's what helps the charm! The North Star is dimly lit and there are old-time items and family pics on display- a warm inviting touch- but the food more than makes up for any lack of decor. Definitely one of my faves and why I'm a repeat customer!

It had been far too long since my last visit to this legendary Topeka establishment tucked away in…read morewhat used to be the "outskirts of town". So a couple Friday nights ago our large party of family and friends visited the reincarnated old school steakhouse (former speakeasy) to celebrate my wife's birthday. We could not have been more satisfied with the level of personal attention and service from both our hard worker server and Amy one of the new owners herself. They truly made us feel like welcomed and like long time regulars. I highly recommend reservations using their website system during daytime non-business hours. They were able to add a late addition of 4 extra guests to our party due to another cancellation, but trust me and get a reservation particularly on weekends. On to the table. Their fresh dinner rolls were to die for. Soft and deliciously doughy. We loved the family style french fries and hash browns served with wonderful bowls of brown country gravy on the side for dipping or smothering. The bacon wrapped filets were perfectly prepared and had that classic steakhouse smoked flavor from the bacon. And lastly, the North Star bread pudding was world class if you're an aficionado of the homestyle treat. We can't wait for our soon to come next visit!

I had occasion to visit the VA hospital this week for an 8am appt, and wanted breakfast once the…read moreappt was done. My husband asked about a chicken friend steak, so I Yelp'd and low-and-behold, Cook's is really close to where we were. I was raised in a small midwestern town, and this, folks, is a quintessential midwestern diner! I didn't snap a pic of the menu, but ordering is done at the register and all the prices are very reasonable. I ordered a coffee & western omelette, which came with a side of hash-browns and biscuit. The coffee, very standard diner percolator brewed stuff, was fresh and the perfect consistency. The food was served quickly by a cheerful waitress who came by a few times to continue to check on us. My husband was very pleased with his chicken fried steak, hash-browns, eggs and toast. My breakfast was well-portioned; not a huge plate but definitely ample, fresh and tasty! The best part of the experience for me what the cleanliness of the dining room. Not fancy- utilitarian carpet, linoleum table tops- but so clean, fresh and well-tended. It seemed busy for a Thursday morning; more than half the dining room was occupied, and the low storefront of the building is easy to miss, but I was confident these customers were regulars. We don't live in Topeka, but this is now my fav restaurant there, so I plan to return!

It has been about 2 years since I had been to Cooks. It has not changed and the food quantity and…read morequality is still a good place to find a great breakfast and lunch meal. Coffee was good. The staff are always helpful. They have good deserts also. Not fancy but very relaxing place. Bisquits and gravy were great.

We came to the Pennant after dinner for dessert. They have a pretty long list of sweet treats and…read moredrinks. Our server wasn't sure what items were gluten free but took the time to check, which we appreciated. We ended up splitting a PB Chocolate Madness, which was plenty of sugar for both of us. The Pennant had TVs tuned to hockey and basketball playoff games, arcade games, and a bar area. It was a bit loud, but we enjoyed dessert and checking out the playoffs games.

After exploring Topeka on a freezing cold KS day, we stopped in to warm up, grab a bite to eat and…read moreorder some of their shakes we've seen. What a cool place! Retro arcade, lots of dine in seating and a bar. Our waitress was nice and super helpful. We ordered a burger and Nashville chicken sandwich, which was good, but the star of the show was the shakes! Super creative, super creamy, super good! I highly recommended checking them out!

We attended the location on a date night and the restaurant was quiet and relaxing. The food seemed…read morecooked to order which made it feel really inviting. The lamb chops were melt in your mouth delicious. It is one of the more expensive restaurants in town but it is highly recommended if you want to splurge on yourself or others.

Connected to the Marriott Cyrus Hotel. Nice spot for dinner. Had the steak tips, Brussels sprouts…read moreand Lobster Dip. All were cooked well and service was excellent. Would come again!

I was back to the 7.8.5 last week and I gave them a 5 star review. I di d not try the gumbo again…read morebut will sample next time. All the sauces etc were available and the special of a fish fillet and excellent spaghetti and sauce and a side were great.

Great Catfish and Mac &CHEESE. And I love greens but last couple of times I couldn't eat them they…read morehad way way too much salt I love greens light salt love the food but I want to salt myself.

Great place to eat and have a beer. Cristy is the best. Food is always great. After golf stop…read moreevery week..

Probably the best hamburger in town!! I love coming to the shack knowing the hamburgers are always…read moregood.

Like eating with family. Great food, awesome staff . This place opened in 1975. Proof they are…read moredoing things right

Legendary to me the burger was great and after a dusting of snow the chili hits the spot…read more Staff and s great and always friendly wanting to make sure you are taken care of. It's a good old time drive in. They have car hops if you want to eat in your car but I enjoy going in

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.

What a unique and fun experience! This is one of the best places in Topeka! Location is a little…read moreweird but it does not disappoint! The food is incredible as well as the drinks of course! You can't go wrong with anything. However, make sure to book ahead of time because they are always busy. Service can be really great but it has also been super slow however it was Oktoberfest so be aware of that. The ambiance is old vibes but there is also a nice patio and bar to sit at!

Maybe we got the wrong thing, but everything felt like it lacked any continuity. There was an odd…read moreaftertaste with the burger, and our table's ketchup had started to go extra fruity. I could see other sandwiches having more potential, but the burger and buffalo Mac hoagie left much to be desired. That said-The deep fried Oreo was delicious!

They're known for their large sandwiches. I just had a burger. It was about the size of just a…read moreMcDonald's kids burger. Extremely disappointed.

Good food, clean and friendly place to eat !!! Run by a professional and food is put out quickly.read more

Passing through from out of town. I asked a local a good local burger spot. The Pad was it…read more I love burgers in general but I am honestly quite picky. I had their double cheese with bacon, everything on it. Some burgers make you smile a big grin after you have them. This is it