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.

After a full day of traveling my sister's and I ordered takeout from this Applebee's restaurant in…read moreTopeka. I have to compliment those serving us, though only for a pickup. Addy met us at the food and was very cordial, happily directing us to the place for pickup orders. Our order was completed by Dakota who met us at the pickup spot. There were a few issues with our order but Dakota handled everything very kindly with a smile and very politely. Our interaction with these two team members was outstanding. I know of I were in Topeka, again, I'd stop by because of the service of these two. I really didn't stop much to look at the condition restaurant but everything appeared to be in order. I know I'd have noticed if things were a mess. It was nice that the restaurant wasn't exceptionally loud like so many these days. Thank you, again, to Dakota and Addy for a nice experience for weary travelers.

Food was good had the chicken and andouille sausage with Cajun cheese sauce. For me it needed more…read moresausage as the chicken Jess the bartender was great and was spot on for checking on everyone in the bar area. The biggest issue I had was the bar and its stools. They are about 6" too short or the bar is too tall. Just felt strange and several in

I stopped at this cute little diner while traveling through Topeka. Nice crowd for early Monday…read moremorning. So, must be popular with the locals. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Hot coffee. I ordered the Western Breakfast which is country potatoes cooked with ham, onions and green peppers with two eggs on top. Toast or biscuits on the side. Hit the spot, however, had to take 1/2 in a to go box the serving was so much! Highly recommended for a delicious breakfast that will fill you up.

Best breakfast food we've had in AGES. Hands down best breakfast in Topeka, Lawrence, or Olathe…read more Crispy hashbrowns and the BACON is the best bacon I've had from any restaurant anywhere!!! Thick, crispy, and slightly sweet. Waitress was friendly and attentive.

I've been here a few times and always enjoy the food! I usually order the Soul Fries with…read morebrisket--so good! The brisket is always tender and flavorful. I've also had just the brisket by itself, and it was just as delicious. The Soul Fries can get a little greasy, but they're still really tasty and hit the spot when you're craving comfort food. We tried the Indian Taco as well--it's a little too spicy for me, but my husband really enjoyed it. The food is consistently good, and the service has always been solid. The only thing I'd change is the hours--I wish they were open on Sundays! Other than that, definitely worth checking out.

I pulled up to this place at 11:25am and they already had cars in the parking lot anticipating…read moretheir 11:30am opening. According to their marquee, they were voted the #1 food truck of Topeka at some point. I was warned to get their early if I wanted to taste the item that always sale out - rib tips. Before getting to the food, did I mention that the staff and the owners are really nice? I learned so much about the people in there. One of the workers was excited for the next chapter in her life because she has a full ride basketball scholarship. Like aforementioned, these people are really friendly. Onto the food... I was told to a rib combo plate is for those who are not looking to buy meat by the pound. I was also given a friendly suggestion to upgrade my fries to "Soul fries." You have 5 fry upgrade options so I paid a little extra to have pulled pork and taco meat on the fries. Bullet points: *BBQ sauce is good *Salsa is good *Soul fries is worth your time *I enjoyed everything I had This storefront is new and are already selling out of items...that's a good start. Definitely give this place a try. I will be back because there are several other items I would like to try. I heard several people ask for smoked wings.

Don't know the first thing about customer service or accountability. tried to order pies for a…read morespecial event and did as requested by person on the phone. Went to pick up the pies and not only were they not ready we were RUDELY berated by worker at restaurant (manager?). I can understand miscommunications between employees, especially new ones and an explanation of that type is all it would have taken. Sure we would have been a little bummed but eventually ok. To tell the customer it's "our fault" because you have poor training and in-house communication loses you customers for life

There was a musty odor and the lighting was inadequate. The food was lousy. The server was…read morefriendly, but not the best at her job. It took too long to get our food. And they are overpriced for the quantity and quality of the food. This place used to be very good several years ago. We won't be back.

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.

Bradley's IS the diner you've been looking for, and conveniently located in NOTO, so fun browsing…read morefor before or after you eat. (Check store hours.) We had the pancakes, breakfast potatoes, and an excellent omelette. Loved the bacon. Great service, good prices, clean restrooms. We are planning to go back for a burger and a cheesesteak asap.

Very good food good service and seat by your self that's cool alright coffee…read more Nice people

Had brunch with my best friend and their family it is their birthday. The Ambiance in the…read morerestaurant is excellent I thought it went with the airport the lights are propellers it's very bright very lit open. Food is delicious. I gave four thumbs due to the fact that the server was a little behind time checking on refills for coffee also my best friend couldn't find the butter for pancakes. It is a great place if you are visiting Kansas in Topeka definitely go to the sky restaurant at the airport it is definitely highly recommended as one of the great places to have a great brunch in Kansas. Thank's to Damien and the kitchen staff with the service staff as well. 11/15/2025#cityofthetop

This is a neat little breakfast/brunch & lunch restaurant nestled within Billard's Airport, it's on…read morethe outskirts of Oakland. I wanted to try it out with my family as I'm always looking for something new and different. We had 5 people in our party for Sunday Breakfast. It is a buffet and the price was pretty decent. They have a few cocktails available that I saw on their menu. I ordered a Bloody Mary which was ok, a little lemony for my liking, the server told me that was the 1st Bloody Mary she ever made. The buffet was not too bad, when I read the menu online it said fried chicken, but it was chicken tenders-which weren't bad, I was just expecting fried chicken. They had scrambled eggs, bacon, b&g, pancakes, diced potatoes, salad, fruit, cottage cheese, some desserts, overall the atmosphere was neat, there were large floor to ceiling windows so that you could see the runway-it actually started to down pour as soon as I got there. The staff was friendly and kept our waters/coffee filled.

I don't know what this business is, but their plain croissants are absolutely amazing, probably the…read morebest I've ever had... and the owner is very nice.

This pastry shop is awesome and a hidden gem in Topeka. Make sure to go early. They have pastry and…read moreepanadas.