Strategically positioned between the beautiful Washburn University and younglife, this is a local…read more"neighborhood cafe serving fine folks" with some of the most refined pastries I've tasted along my travels. In homage to the Girl Scout cookie - a Samoa Cronut that has all the buttery layers of a croissant with the springy chewiness of a donut, coated in tiny flecks of coconut adhered with delicate fresh-made caramel and a chocolate drizzle. It's divine! Also extraordinary: a classic cinnamon roll covered in a generous layer of buttery cream cheese frosting, every bit as satisfying as homemade, without the hassle. For here or there, a Brown Butter Cookie with chocolate chips the consistency of s'more's and a healthy sprinkle of sea salt that's crunchy and surprising in the best way. The space is minimal without feeling cold, with indoor workspace opening to a large landscaped patio. Don't forget the coffee - full circle, it's very good here.

Now I understand the hype. I knew I was getting close when parking in the surrounding neighborhood…read morewas getting congested. **It's worth searching for a parking spot.** The strawberry goat cheese pastry was PHENOMENAL. I CANNOT BRAG ON THIS ENOUGH! There is a touch of balsamic that brightens the strawberry. The sprig of thyme is beautiful as well as tasty. I thought this might be a sweet pastry, but it's actually savory, in the very best way. The pastry is so flaky and crisp. My dreams will be full of this for years to come. Now let me get to the latte. It was SO RICH AND SMOOTH!!!! I got a sugar-free-vanilla latte--expecting nothing special. It was the best cup of joe I've had in a long time! I love to drink the foam so I removed the lid and was surprised to see the adorable art. This place is TASTY! If I'm ever back in Topeka, I can't wait to come back.

So good. I love good custard and this is one of the best in town. Plus most of the folks that work…read morehere are young high school kids so, come down and support a great local spot. Check out their monthly seasonal flavors! Get the Brown Bread Crunch!! YUMMMM

The custard was DELICIOUS. The flavors weren't too overwhelming and it was so creamy! The brown…read morebread is amazing. My mom got lemon raspberry cheesecake and the lemon wasn't too overpowering. We will definitely be back!

Great place to eat! Don't know why we've never been there. We tried the pizza. Very Good! We'll…read morebe back!

Dropped in for lunch great service n food as always. The staff are always friendly and great to be…read morearound

Local gem found down the road from our baseball tournament! Great coffee and the polish breakfast…read moreburrito is Friendly staff and fast service. I won the morning even though we lost the game.

Darling little restaurant. Artsy vibe. I especially liked their specialty drinks. Would definitely…read morestop here again when in town

Nice little family owned and operated spot. Small selection of baked items and breakfast/brunch…read moretype goodies. I did try the chicken salad sandwich and I enjoyed it. I got the iced chai latte and it was really watery, I've had better at other places. I will still return to try some other things in the future since I do like supporting local places. Shout out to Fern who is very sweet.

Food: I did not order anything to eat but oh my my their options looked absolutely delicious! I am…read moretrying to avoid sugar so the pastries are extremely tempting. Coffee is always hot especially their pour over which is my favorite thing to order. Service with a smile plus a greeting is what you will receive here. For those who do not adventure deep into this area this hidden gem is a must to visit. Ambiance is always laid back, every once in a while you might get some extra loud people, they usually do not stay very long.

I visited Shopper's Kitchen with a group of coworkers after work around noon. We had received a…read morefew recommendations from others in the area and were excited to try a good soul food restaurant. I hate to say that I was disappointed. I was really looking forward to some good cooking. There was one waitress who was very kind and was great assisting us. she left after our food was delivered so we didn't get a chance to interact with her after that but the owner came out and helped us once the waitress left. She said they were short staffed and she just came in to help with the lunch rush. I got the catfish, mac and cheese, and greens. The catfish was perfectly seasoned, crisp and golden like I like it-no complaints there. The greens and mac and cheese though, left much to be desired. The mac and cheese was gummy and tasted boxed along with the greens that were not seasoned well. Amongst my coworkers, the meal that seemed to be the best was the protein bowl. It arrived smoking of heat, was full of flavor, neatly arranged, and flavorful. It seems like that may be the go to for future visits. I was excited about the desserts since this seemed to be a top selling point but was disappointed when we found out that they weren't serving the majority of the items on the menu. They did have sweet potato cupcakes which were amazing.

Let me give you the bullet points of this new restaurant:…read more Great customer service Homemade desserts Best seller - protein bowls. They essentially do healthy here. Various desserts that range from $2 - $5 Can ask them to make desserts for you. They cater. They do taxes here. Other businesses here as well which includes cleaning services. The protein bowl is something you can eat daily. This is a food item made from the Auntie that cares about your health. This isn't heavily spiced and it let's the ingredients make the meal. They are not skimpy on any portions including the protein. The cheesecake is extra smooth. You can tell it is not store bought. The same can be said for the chocolate version I ate. My frugal meter showed up when I was told $5 a slice, but homemade goods always make me spend a little more. All in all, you should stop here and see what you like.

I went to Sparrow for the first time this morning and it was a great experience. This location was…read moredrive through only. I got a lotus and a chocolate chip cookie. I prefer thin, crispy cookies and this one was soft and fluffy. But it had great flavor. My drink was perfectly flavored but not too sweet. The barista at the window was amazing. She was super sweet and patient. She is truly what made the experience over-the-top.

I ordered a breakfast burrito, a cinnamon muffin and a vanilla iced latte, it was $20 for all. This…read morewas at about 8 am on a Saturday. Tue coffee was burnt, the burrito was ice cold and the muffin had a hair in it. I had two gift certificates that I got from a friend and the wait staff looked like they had never seen them before. Overall it was a poor experience. Honestly save yourself the stop and get something like Dunkin.

Saturday mornings the place is quiet and ready to serve. The staff were really polite but did…read morehardly speak english. The bakery items seemed freshly baked and ready to eat. I would recommend this place because the donuts/bakery items were REALLY good.

This place was amazing. The baked goods were so delicious and made daily. I found this place when I…read morewas doing my laundry next door and was blown away by the authenticity of the place. It also has a nicely supplied Mexican Grocery. The girls working the counter were super helpful and very nice. Definitely going back.