Mike's Place was well worth the stop! Friendly service. Clean environment. Yummy drinks. Live…read moremusic! Really enjoyed popping in to Mike's place. Lucky enough they had live music going. Had the margarita, it was delicious. The base was from real juice, not from an over processed mix. Looking forward to visiting Mike's place for some of their tastings and pairings. Wonderful value add to the community.

Everything went smoothly, very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this venue for any event. The…read moreattendants were amazing as well

Not only is Rose Wood a beautiful, one of a kind venue for just about any event, but the staff is…read morefantastic and accommodating and very easy to work with. Our experience there was outstanding and I highly recommend the Rose Wood! Go check them out!

Wonderful, fun little forest tucked away in a city, we had no idea. :)…read more My daughter's Girl Scout STEM troop meets here and she LOVES it! Her leaders are great and the Park is beautiful. The girls love to explore and learn out there! Took my kids camping for memorial day too and had a blast. AC'd cabin, mini fridge and private fire area. Even had hose access for water play fun. My friends and I will for sure be back! Such a decent rental price too.

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!

Loved this place so much! Truly local, we found it by using the "lunch near me" function. The…read moreregulars greeted us warmly and guided us through the menu. We started with chili this time but next time we will try the sandwiches. Any place with homemade pickles wins my heart - they had three kinds. And a cracker trough made from a garden planter. And pimento cheese. Basically, it was amazing. And the chili was super tasty too.

There are places you plan to visit, and then there are places you stumble into--the kind that feel…read morelike they've been sitting there for years, quietly daring you to notice them. Little Russia Chili Parlor is the latter. A small, out-of-the-way joint in Topeka that doesn't scream for attention--but once you walk in, it doesn't need to. The air alone tells you you're in the right place. This is Daniela's house. Not in the literal sense, but in the way that matters. She runs the place with the kind of confidence you don't fake--part host, part artist, part benevolent dictator of flavor. You don't get the sense that anything leaves that kitchen unless it meets her standard, and that standard is unapologetically high. Start with the pickles. Yeah, pickles. The kind that makes you pause mid-bite and reconsider every sad, limp grocery store version you've ever tolerated. These are spiced, alive, sharp in all the right ways--like they've got a story to tell and no patience for small talk. Then there's the baked goods coming in from Oakland's Bakery--local, honest, the kind of bread that actually tastes like grain and effort instead of air and preservatives. And then you hit the sides. The spiced pimento cheese spread isn't some afterthought--it's a statement. Smoky, a little dangerous, layered in a way that suggests someone in that kitchen understands restraint just as well as indulgence. It's the kind of thing you keep eating long after you've told yourself you're done. But let's not kid ourselves. You came here for the chili. And the chili... the chili doesn't just deliver--it recalibrates. Deep, complex, unapologetically bold. It's not trying to be trendy or Instagram-friendly. It's trying to be right. The kind of bowl that makes you slow down, lean in, and pay attention. Every spoonful feels deliberate, like it's been simmering not just for hours, but for years of trial, error, and quiet perfection. The sandwiches? Stacked, messy in the best way, built on that Oakland's Bakery foundation like someone actually cares about what bread is supposed to do--hold everything together without getting in the way. This place doesn't need hype. It doesn't need a rebrand or a marketing push. It exists in that rare space where authenticity isn't a strategy--it's just how things are done. You don't come to Little Russia Chili Parlor to be seen. You come because someone told you, quietly, "Trust me." And if you're smart, you listen.

A beautiful view from the top of Townsite on a beautiful Easter Sunday. Townsite has reinvented…read morethemselves to offer beautiful spaces and food from the highest point in Topeka with a view.

Dustin amd Suzanne catered a retirement celebration that we attended yesterday. The pulled pork,…read morehomemade hashbrown casserole, green beans with bacon and coleslaw were consistently excellent, both in flavor and in temperature. More than 150 people enjoyed the hot food and were served with efficiency by just the two of thwm. The BBQ jam was a huge treat! Never had such a condiment and absolutlely loved it! I know that Kansas has many, many bbq places, but you should really consider having your family reunion, rehearsal dinner or wedding, or really any event, catered by Pippin's. Highly recommend.

First time visiting this location, and I must say I was thoroughly impressed. There were a lot of…read moreattractions nearby such as restaurants, bars and a movie theater in the area, very close to the highways...The customer service was great. The breakfast was okay. We enjoyed the room, it was very clean and spacious, beds were comfortable and the linen was clean. Thank you for a wonderful stay. If you're ever in the Topeka, Kansas area check this hotel out you won't be disappointed.

The couch in my room was stained and nasty. I reported that to the front desk but it took a day or…read moretwo for them to address it. Then after I left a day early they charged me a early departure fee onto of the night I didn't stay there. Suspicious stain pics on Google review