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.

EXCELLENT BBQ! Great employees! BUT a recent change in the…read morecoleslaw recipe turned a great dish into one I threw out.

Everyone raves about this restaurant and I've been curious for awhile about the fare. Today a…read morefriend and I decided to go for lunch. I am not going to be one of those who raves. They have a vast menu and they have breakfast service. The food was good, prepared to order and served timely. There is no table service. Your order is prepared and they call your name to come pickup at a window. The restaurant is easily accessible and there is ample parking. Everything looked clean and neat. The problem I have with this restaurant is the price and overall pricing structure. This restaurant is very pricey. Nothing is included, either. Fries aren't included with a cheeseburger, for example. You would think that the price they charge, they would throw in an extra or two. I know they don't give free fries at large franchise places but this is another type of restaurant. So by the time you order main item plus a side plus a pricey fountain drink, this is a costly place. My cheeseburger didn't feel cooked all the way through. No one comes to the table to make sure your order is okay. It just felt empty against the hype backdrop. I'll give it another try but I'm sure prices won't have gone down.

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.

I liked Herman smokehouse before they sold the barbecue to someone else. It definitely went…read moredownhill to me and into several people I've talked to.. Arby's and even McDonald's chicken nuggets dipped in barbecue sauce is better

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.

Great place to shop for locally sourced beef! The employees are super nice and they give you free…read moresamples to try. A lot of the steaks are pretty pricey, but their chuck roast is very good value (3 ish pounds ranges from 25-45 dollars depending on fat content). You can definitely taste the difference in the meat quality.

I had no idea there is a local wagyu shop in town! Last night Eric R. and I attended a HYPE event…read morehere for a wagyu tasting. Our host Tyler shared the history of wagyu beef in Japan, how it made its way to the U.S., and what is different between the two countries in production. Booth Creek's ranch is located just 20 miles away, so the cattle are raised locally. Marbling content is verified for each cow by a lab in Japan! There are three levels of marbling (silver10-15%, gold 16-25%, platinum 25%+). This is not a quality indicator but is along the lines of USDA's select, choice, prime (though the fat content in wagyu is much higher). The store has frozen cases divided by these levels, as well as a frozen bargain bin (20% off) and fresh cases in the middle of the store. The tasting began with beef charcuterie boards: jerky, jalapeno cheese snack sticks, and summer sausage with some cheeses. Then we were served wagyu meatballs cooked in Cox's BBQ sauce and honey from Booth Creek. The second course was a picanha roast, smoked and sliced like a prime rib. It was really close to the prime rib flavor and texture, but at a much better price point. Lastly, Tyler brought out KC strip steaks (platinum level, seasoned with salt and pepper only) that were sous vide at 127 degrees, and seared them on a flat top in beef tallow. After he let them rest for five minutes, he sliced them and we got to try them. They were incredibly juicy and tender, seasoned well. It makes me consider the sous vide method at home though I do not have the tools right now. They offered some bundles and discounts as they kept the shop open late for us. We ended up buying gold label fajita meat and filet mignon steaks plus a bargain bin silver label filet tips. I cannot believe I have access to locally raised quality wagyu beef here in Manhattan! Beef is definitely what I had for dinner last night!

Where to begin. We visited Kansas City as part of our attempt to visit every state in the US. When…read morelooking for the best BBQ in Topeka this popped up first and foremost, and for a good reason. Holy cow. I believe I had some mild authority in saying this because we tried 5 different BBQ joints while in town -- this was hands down the best. Lonnie's is off the beaten path. We actually got to meet him while we were there, as well as Darren who acquired the business in January. We got a sandwich combo to split which included pulled pork, baked beans, and coleslaw. Upon ordering we were immediately questioned for not ordering the cheesy potatoes because it's what they are known for. Darren, who was serving us insisted we try a sample so that we knew how good they were. The potatoes delivered -- very garlicky and a bit tangy. The other people behind the counter were equally as lovely, explaining their sauce selection and just truly being so KIND. Throughout our experience several people took the time to check on our table or refill our beverage. The service was out of this world. Once we sat down, Darren brought over a sample of their smoked turkey as well. It was so moist and had fantastic flavor. It's definitely not a meat to shy away from. As far as what we actually ordered. The pork was tender and melted in your mouth. The coleslaw was refreshing and well-balanced. And the BEANS were the best I had while in KS/MO. Lonnie came over to share with us a few other BBQ places to try and had high praise for someone else's beans but his were superb (I know because I tried both). Sauces were sweet, mild, and hot. All were good but my favorite was the sweet BBQ. At the end of our meal Darren brought out mini pineapple cream pies. The establishment is testing out potential desserts so they were handing them out for free to patrons to give feedback. Simply, they slapped. Very mild but definitive pineapple flavor but so light and delicious. I'd purchase it for sure. The restaurant was clean, as well as the restrooms. Plenty of tables and the staff definitely paid attention to turn over to clean. Lots of parking. And a really cool pig out front. All in all 10/10. Thank you to Lonnie's!! **hoping i heard "darren's" name correctly hah

We were on a cross country road trip and stopped by Lonnie Qs for some Midwest famous BbQ. SO glad…read morewe did! Amazing food, super welcoming staff (and Lonnie himself made us right at home). Even gave my pup a little sample of turkey. Our favorites were the turkey and cheesy taters. Mouthwatering. Thank you Lonnie and everyone there! If we ever drive through Topeka again will be back!

Sooo Good! Thanks for catering my 4th of July party. Very friendly folks and very accommodating…read more All the offerings smelled and tasted delicious. Check out these pics:

From the owner: Award-Winning BBQ, Sides, Appetizers, Dessert and everything under the sun! Let us provide a…read morecustomized quote to make your event special!

I got a lot to try! Fried pickles, burnt ends, Baked Pit Beans, (Hot) Potato salad, sausage, and…read moreBrisket. Good portion sizes, good spicy BBQ sauce, especially enjoyed the Burnt Ends and Brisket. Service was great and very helpful! Lots of recommendations.

On our way back from Sunday night Chiefs game! Incredible BBQ, great quick and kind service, fun…read moreold building with a down home atmosphere. Highly recommend stopping in. The helpings were enormous! Great prices too!

They have moved from a food truck to their new restaurant in North Lawrence. They had a soft…read moreopening today and we stopped by to give the BBQ a try. We tried the wings, pork, and the brisket. All three were very good and was impressed. The brisket was probably my favorite. It had a good bark, was very moist, great flavor, and perfect tenderness. They are in the processes of fixing up the slow ride bar and I think they will have a great place once it is done. I look forward to this being a great place to stop by for good BBQ in Lawrence. The owner and pit master were very friendly and they seemed very excited about bringing BBQ to Lawrence. Can't wait to go back.

New to Lawrence,Kansas Best BBQ I've tasted…read more Granted Kansas is famous for there BBQ. But this place isn't like all the others. This says allot about there Bbq. The owner started from a food truck and has started his restaurant in Lawrence. Currently this restaurant is open from 11am till The food runs out every sat/sun. Since there new 2023.there are plans to open more days/hrs 2024.look for updates on Facebook. This BBQ Broke Da Mouth

Saucy Lady is as good as it gets!! Amazing food and very flexible to your catering needs. She…read morealways has a new dish to try or variation or an old favorite. Make sure to catch the food truck on Fridays in front of Lohmeyer's haircuts!! Favorites: Pulled Pork Sliders, Ribs, Cheesy Potatoes

Saucy Lady or what I like to refer to as "A Good Reminder not to forget your Lunch on Mondays". I…read moreunderstand that I did not purchase her specialty which is BBQ but I feel if you are going to prepare it for a profit it should at least be good. I purchased a taco meal one Monday (which anyone that has her lunch knows it is the same every Monday) - The taco shells were stale, the Spanish rice clumped together like it had come from a box mix (and was tasteless), and the chips and cheese were soggy because the cheese was poured over the chips. It would have been fine if I had spent nothing on it - but I can cook better then this and they charged me over $6.