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4.1 (147 reviews)
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Here for breakfast! It had great reviews and now it's our chance to check it out! So excited!
Janella N.

We've been here tons of times and we've eaten so quickly that I keep forgetting to take pics ! The food is always fresh, service is warm and welcoming, and set in a little space reminiscent of your grandmothers kitchen with a modern flare. Each season they feature new specials and always worth trying. It's not failed us yet! If you're a traditionalist when it comes to breakfast and brunch, they have tons of other options for you to choose from and all equally delicious! They get busy quickly so get there early or you can download their app and "get in line". It's not a reservation, but helps you to stay on their waitlist and smoother process to get a table. Undeniably amazing!

Flashback dish
Ryan T.

Had a flashback experience at the location I went to in college. Thanks to a thoughtful manager I was able to reorder a dish I had back then that's no longer on the menu. It was great. Service was quick and professional food was hot and done right. Great choice if you're in town

Avocado toast on multi grain bread with poached eggs on the side
Kristine C.

First time here, we were seated immediately. The wait staff is very friendly and attentive. Great selection of healthy and indulgent dishes. Highly recommend!

New interior
Samuel H.

Solid! I went here a while back before the renovation, and the main complaint I had was that the smell was horrible. But now, the interior has been upgraded, beautiful, no stench, and the food was well prepared and tasted marvelous! The breakfast tacos were delicious! Well balanced ingredients!

My bacon, avacado omelet with the menu serving of greens and toast
Amber R.

This place looks a lot different than when I came here as a kid, but for the better! Super inviting and warm atmosphere. Variety of table seating which I like. Service was prompt and friendly. I like the menu choices, simple to unique. I have a thing when I leave my house to eat breakfast I don't want something I'd make at home. So i appreciate a diverse menu. Portions were great and prices were reasonable. I really liked that they leave a coffee carafe and water with you. I think that makes for such a relaxing vibe for both the patrons and staff. Food presentation was nice as well. I would forgo the greens next time (although tasty) and swap them for potatoes because my husband's potatoes were delicious! Overall really enjoyed this place and I look forward to coming back.

Bacon-Cheddar Cornbread
Deb P.

Excellent, unique food choices which hold true to description and satisfy the tastebuds, all served by extraordinary servers, in a delightful farm-style setting! I recommend every one of these dishes, as well as the fabulous coffee! The cozy atmosphere with high back booths is a bonus.

The breakfast tacos are delicious and a must have.
Douglas T.

This is the best breakfast place in America hands down. Everything from the food to the service is amazing. My wife and I will make it a priority to come back.

Croque Madame - absolutely delicious!
Brett S.

We received excellent service and the food was delicious. We shared the Croque Madame and one pancake. The pancakes are huge and full of that "breakfast griddle" flavor!

Turkey sausage with biscuits and gravy
Nathan S.

Went here for brunch on Sunday morning. It was busy but we didn't wait long for our party of 10. Using the app to join the wait list ahead of time helps for sure. Today I went with biscuits and gravy and added a turkey patty. The meal also comes with eggs and potatoes. My wife got the same thing as me. It was all very good. The coffee here is very good as well.

Coffee!
Madeline H.

I've been here a couple of times in the past 2 years and it has been pretty good. The location isn't the most charming but it is closer to me than my favorite Westport location. Yummy food, good service, very cute inside.

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Great for breakfast or lunch! Friendly staff and awesome food. And the price is right on point.

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The food is amazing but the wait for our table was terrible. The host kept letting people jump in line. Not okay.

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Awesome! Exceptional service and great food! My first visit was 2 months ago ... I've been in at least once a week ever since.

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The Roost - sausage, egg, and cheddar Biscuit Sammy ($9 as of 04/2025) was excellent

The Roost

4.2(393 reviews)
2.4 mi
•$$

Great food and top notch service! I always go on the weekends when it is busy, and it is fairly…read morenoisy. So if that's not your thing...sorry. That doesn't bother me and I love this place!! Don't miss it!!

My wife and I stopped by The Roost for breakfast, and it definitely lived up to its reputation…read more I ordered the corned beef hash with scrambled eggs and sourdough toast. The corned beef hash was outstanding, crispy where it should be, tender where it counts, and clearly made by someone who actually cares. You can taste the effort. The scrambled eggs were perfectly cooked too. Now, about that "sourdough." I have to confess I'm a bit of a sourdough snob after spending time eating the real deal in San Francisco. This wasn't sourdough. It was good white bread wearing a fake mustache. That said, it was fresh, buttery, and the marmalade was absolutely delicious, so I still happily cleaned my plate. The coffee is self-serve and bottomless, which I actually like. If you're the type who enjoys topping off your own cup whenever you want, it's perfect. If getting up to refill your coffee feels like an Olympic event, you may disagree. Service was friendly, fast, and exactly what you hope for at a breakfast spot, attentive without hovering. We visited around 8:30 on a Saturday morning. Since it's a college town and summer break was in full swing, it wasn't busy at all. I'd expect it to be a much different story once students are back. Overall, I'd absolutely come back. Just one request for The Roost: either upgrade to real sourdough... or call it white bread. My inner bread critic will thank you.

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The Roost - Interior is warm, bright, and enjoyable - with zero televisions!

Interior is warm, bright, and enjoyable - with zero televisions!

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The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.1(93 reviews)
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Sure, most think of it as a hotel first, but The Oread is way more than the sum of just its rooms…read more Those are jammed every weekend throughout the school year and possibly the summer. I live less than a mile away so unless I decide to do a getaway I can walk to I may never actually be a hotel guest. However, I have plenty of insight into the venue to offer that most won't. It's part public space that hosts all kinds of corporate and school functions, weddings and related parties, private meetings, all of which require catering and staffing. Of those I've attended my share. It's also public space with several dining facilities and bars. Head to the rooftop, AKA "The Nest" for the single most breathtaking view of the entire city and campus, one that has no equal in the entire city. Breathtaking. Visit in the evenings on weekends and you can catch live music and a small bar on the rooftop, everything you need for a special night out, and I already mentioned, that view! Not just for hotel guests that are staying, in case you wonder. First floor, The Birddog Bar has a nice selection of my favorite beers and spirits and is a relaxed place to kick back and has a credible bar menu. For fine dining, "On The Hill," their Italian restaurant is turning out the best hand crafted pasta dishes and more in the city. Elegant, and highly rated. And for folks like me wanting to quaff a great cup of joe on a morning walk, that's available ala Starbucks in the morning in the lobby by the front door. Oh, and for the college crowd there's an age appropriate bar on the backside down the hill. I'd consider myself a bit old to visit according to my daughter. Wise advice from what I've heard. I'll stick with that. If you come: valet parking, close to everything KU related, you can even see parts of the football field for game day, and the University promises it'll be a winning team in a year or two. We can only hope, right? One last thing: a neighbor is a lead housekeeping worker in the facility and speaks highly of her employer. THAT gets my attention.

We first stayed at the Oread Hotel on their grand opening many years ago. Whenever we come to…read moreLawrence, we have tried to stay at the Oread. It's always been a good stay. This trip so far has been the extreme opposite. We came to the hotel at 12:30 hoping to be able to check in a little early. We stood at the front desk for almost five minutes before a woman came out and said, "do you need something"? She asked our name and said, "we have nothing available right now". We had hoped to change clothes and freshen up before a meeting with University of Kansas officials and a subsequent dinner with them. There is no school going on at KU as commencement was the previous week. There were only six cars in the hotel garage. We have never been treated so rudely by a hotel's front desk personnel. I also asked when the room might be available and was told 4:00. She made no effort to look anything up or accommodate us in any way. Very disappointing.

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The Jayhawker - Chicken salad

The Jayhawker

3.7(9 reviews)
2.7 mi

Located inside the Eldridge Hotel on the corner of Mass and 7th in downtown Lawrence, the Jayhawker…read moreis a good place to enjoy dinner and drinks before, during, or after KU games. The decor throughout the restaurant makes a clear statement to all who come- this is a KU affair! The menu has selections that are on par with what you'd expect to find in Kansas- steak, pasta, and salads. I opted for the Chicken Caesar Salad-it was very good and just what was expected. I also ordered a spicy jalapeno margarita. I will refer to it as "spicy" because it really was not. They had a few specials for the evening as well. Everything sounded good! Our waitress was friendly and very prompt with our order, which was much appreciated. It was a good time. The last time someone in my party had been here was 54 years ago for his rehearsal dinner- hilarious!

We stopped in at The Eldridge for a mid-day cocktail. The Eldridge is a Cool Historic Hotel. The…read moreJayhawker Bar is located right inside of The Eldridge. The Bartender Garrett greeted us right away and seated us at the bar top. My friend and I decided on a Bloody Mary, it was a little spicy but not heavy. Garrett was friendly and attentive, he engaged in small talk with us which was nice. We only stayed for one cocktail but I would definitely go back to try some other delicious cocktails that I saw on the menu.

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The Jayhawker - Sunday Funday: Bloody Mary's!

Sunday Funday: Bloody Mary's!

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The Eldridge

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3.2(95 reviews)
2.7 mi
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OK it's really important that you read the reviews they are confusing the restaurant from the…read morehotel. This hotel provides plenty of upgrades that separate them from most properties! I travel a lot so I have to give this place five stars for going above and beyond. As far as designed I would give it first floor lobby bathrooms are 5 stars. Everything is glamorous, yet classy with a modern twist to traditional look. Now the room are extremely spacious but the design hasn't been updated so I would say 3 stars. Now the items in the room are 5 stars. Number one favorite thing was the beds. I'm in love with those pillows I need them in my life. They're true King size full, soft and firm at the same time. Completely in love with those pillows. Mattress was very comfortable. Bedding was clean and soft. Bathroom amenities included shampoo and conditioner that were gentle and I had Great results on my hair. The lotion was so moisturizing and light. The make up mirror was a great touch. Every day I got two bottled waters which was well needed. Q-tips and cotton pads for makeup removal were also a great touch. The towels like the bedding was definitely an upgrade because they were soft, large and Beautiful. Everything in the room was upgraded, there was plenty of outlets with USB outlets provided making it easy to charge phones. Service was excellent, room was cleaned daily. Hotel is located right in the heart of the town across the street from plenty of wonderful restaurants. I stayed here for five days so much to do so many wonderful places to eat. Felt very safe for evening jogs. Parking is an issue. As far as the hotel being haunted I did not experience any paranormal activities, lol. I was in room 505 and apparently 506 is supposed to be haunted, thankfully there's enough space between those walls that any supernatural activities stayed out of my room.

The bar is amazing! Devon is the best bartender you could ask for. We had a special request for a…read morePadre tomaso. A special family drink. We told him what was in it and he made it better than we could've expected. Every time we come in, he immediately ask us how he can help us and he makes that perfect for us. Ask him for one!! the best after dinner drink you could ever imagine

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The Eldridge - Lobby bathroom very clean well designed and true to it's time era.

Lobby bathroom very clean well designed and true to it's time era.

The Eldridge - Our newly renovated lobby.

Our newly renovated lobby.

The Eldridge

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First Watch - breakfast_brunch - Updated November 2026

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