The place is small and quaint. The breakfast biscuits and gravy were the bomb. Not to mention our…read morewaitress she had the best attitude. Loved when she abused her regulars. Meaning she would pop then in the head with the menu! Funny stuff! Great place! If we ever come back to Kansas, (we are from Virginia) we will definitely be back!!! The service was fast and the food again, it was excellent!!

The food is convenient, but the cake and pie are what really stand out. Customer service felt a bit…read moreawkward. I mentioned that I needed to cut my breakfast short because they were about to close, and I was told that the owner would be upset.

We all enjoyed the fried chicken and the sides. Service was excellent and they were very…read moreaccommodating when I asked about coming earlier than our reservation. Good place!

This amazing place is located in Abilene my kids and I stopped in today and had their famous…read morechicken for a late lunch. Abilene only has Pizza Hut and those guys open on Sundays I highly recommend them now when you go in there is like two restaurants in this one location it's a bit confusing but the front of house and the host was kinda lacking big time on being alert and attentive and some of the tables were not picked up right away and needed to be cleaned and floor vaccumed. The bathrooms were very clean and well kept but lacked paper towels only small things I picked up on. Now the food is made to order hot fresh and ready do not be in a big hurry they are making it by hand fresh it's worth the 20 min wait I am dropping pictures of the food we had and it was absolutely 10/10 and you get A lot of food. Now price wise by bill was 80 dollars so it is a tad expensive but it's fresh made to order and more than plenty to take back home to have another meal to feed your family again so you do get your bang for your buck

Good food great service and the price for breakfast was great. Service was a 10…read more It's like a step back in time.

Went there for the first time two weeks ago after living in Manhattan for twenty three years. It…read morewas so good the first time we went back the following weekend! There homemade bread is amazing and was so good I bought a loaf to take home. At $12 it's a bit pricey but well worth the price. Both times we went the service was excellent, our food came out really quick and the atmosphere is like an old time mom and pop diner. Will definitely be going back until we've tried everything on the menu!

Always enjoyed coming here during my time studying at Kansas State…read more This breakfast joint is very cozy, with some of the best eggs and dishes I've ever had for a breakfast place. The decor, and aesthetic are well thought out, with indoor and outdoor spaces to eat, and the staff is very welcoming and don't mind talking. Jacob was my server at the Chef and he was on top of everything, helped with ordering and answered any questions I had. I chose the special for the day, the Cuban Bennie, and I'm glad he talked me into it. I will say if you can get there before it opens and can make it in at opening time, do it, because by the time we had ordered and finished the line was starting. Time to order, and receive food was ~ 20 min, coffee remained filled as was water. If you're visiting or a local, highly recommend this cozy breakfast place.

Great day in the morning beautiful people of Yelpsville. Thank you for sharing a moment of this…read morefine life we're living, together. The 250th anniversary of being the new kids on the blue marble is upon us. My fam decided to make a pilgrimage back to the wifes stomping grounds. The heartland, Kansas. We're staying in the "Little Apple", Manhattan, Ks. Home of K-State University. Well also home of The Chef, which should be just as famous and endeared. The Chef is this gorgeous, chic, yet not so that it's kitschy diner in the heart of the main district of Manhattan. A classic diner, from the hospitality of the service staff, to the lunch counter with cute doodads for salt and pepper shakers. You've been here, because you've been home, or so it feels. Yes, be prepared to snuggle in for a teensy wait, because everyone loves home cooking, especially when someone else is doing the dishes afterwards. The portions are truly well beyong the prices. I ordered a CFS, smothered in sausage gravy. Was plated a Texas sized portion, thick steak, lightly crispily breaded, with a savory southern styled country gravy that honestly looked a bit intimidating in quantity, but I'm no fraidy cat. I came to conquer. Two perfectly running over medium eggs, whites done, yolks on the run, my style. A mountain of softly crunchy, better-than-homestyle fried potatoes, and a slice of thick cut wheat toast. This was a ton O' grub Bubba dub. Each component treated and seasoned well enough, to eat stand alone. Our meal partner kept checking on the family to see if we needed any more of that rich Arabica bean juice, or water, with the care of your fav Auntee from Mississippi, but right here, in the Land of Ahhhhs. She was winning us, even as much as The Chef that prepared the feast itself, and the food. Whew. The belly beat down was in effect, but I didn't tap out. I took that esophageal excitement with relish. Well not relish, with a sweet house made strawberry compote on toast. I wiped the plate clean. $15. You read that right... just $15. Oh I understand $15 is real money in this economy, but in relationship to the level of service, quality of service, epic portion sizes, and the finesse with which this small diner beat most anywhere we've been, and we share 39 years of worldwide travel as an old married couple, this was a bargain at $15, in the 90s. For sure back home in Texas this was honestly a $21 - $26 plate, and we're a beef producing state. Still with me? You're the real hero for hanging in here, and I truly appreciate you. If ever you want to taste Americas 250 years, in one sitting, visit The Chef in Manhattan, Ks. It's families feeding the community. No political spin, no feeling unwelcomed. An open door, to open hearts, feeding hungry bellies, without crushing your purses and wallets. They leave room in your account to make you want to reciprocate with generosity in returning, but also, tipping heartfully, without pressure. I miss when a meal was worth tipping huge without feeling it wasn't worth it. Here at the Chef, the earn it the old way. Be well, be loved, we're in this life past this page no matter what social media tells you. Hugs to you from me and mine. Go out and smile like ya mean it. Laugh like you're cray cray, and love like tomorrow isn't coming. Want pics? Nope. This place is worth you seeing for yourself. My pictures wouldn't do them justice. Peace y'all.

Awesome food Terrible service…read more Great gift shop People act like they r on crank But the food makes up for it.

I typically stay away from chain restaurants. We were traveling to Colorado and needed a place for…read morebreakfast. I assumed breakfast is one meal that should be good at any restaurant. I was mistaken. Everything was so over salty, it was hard to distinguish the actual taste of the food. My ham was inedible. The hash browns, gravy and eggs had a metallic taste. Finally, the biscuits were so dry we only ate one out of the four between us. The saving grace was our server. She did a wonderful job. As always, the store was the only highlight.

Fantastic. Reviews were legit so we popped in after passing all the downtown places…read more We had a pretzel with cheese sauce, combo, grilled cheeses, tomato soup, pasta salad, chips pickles, monte cristo, etc. All enjoyed our meals and thought it was a reasonable price.

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.

Kitchen 64 is proof that the best meals are often found where you least expect them. We walked in…read moreas strangers and left feeling like family. The set menu of the day (Know before you go, it is a set menu restaurant, so that you aren't disappointed like the person that left a bad review!) was Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, carrots, and the freshest salad we'd had on our entire trip was pure comfort food done right. If you're anywhere close, take the detour. Hidden gems like this are why road trips are worth taking.

Everything is superb, and the food, service is amazing. Can't beat the small town charm that has…read moredelicious there!

This cafe/diner is the real deal! Let's start with the magical words, "breakfast served all day,"…read moreand then continue with a list of about twenty kinds of pie!!! I enjoyed the breakfast quesadilla for lunch - and took home half to enjoy tomorrow. Added a piece of delicious peach pie (in a brilliant move, I traded half of my slice for a sample of my friends strawberry rhubarb) My friend ordered the hot turkey sandwich. Everything was delicious and the server was cheery and kept the drink refills coming. The only thing stopping me from sampling my way through the menu is I'll have a hard time not repeating my original order, I enjoyed it so much!

$5 for all lettuce salad, Philly so greasy tore of half the bread dripping grease. Service was…read moredecent. Mediocre diner fare is being generous, but may be the only eatery nearby for locals. Perhaps breakfast is better. Large menu. Happy to support local cafe.