Easy menu to choose from, busy but was able to get a seat for 3 pretty easily. Burgers and shakes…read morewere all great. Fries/tater tots a bit hard but still tasty. No frills, great place for a quick bite. Definitely would choose over the other places nearby (McDs, Wendy's, etc). Dining area was a bit warm on a 90-100 degree day but not terrible.

Well the chicken sandwich wasnt even real chicken ... so dissatisfied vernies used to be good…read more.. now ita like a processed walmart sand from freezer section

Good chicken fried steaks ! But not a fan of the green beans they are sweet . The waitress's were…read morenice and overall good dinning experience

05/14/2026 While…read moretraveling west on I-70 toward Colorado, my wife and I left Salina around 9 a.m. without eating breakfast, figuring we would stop for lunch in Hays, Kansas. My wife searched for a local place to try and picked Cattleman's Cafe III. We pulled into Hays around 11 a.m., only to realize the restaurant didn't open until 11:30, so we drove around town for a little while before heading back. Once we went in, we were greeted by a very nice young lady who seated us right away and took our drink order. We both had iced tea. My wife ordered the pot roast with a side salad, and I ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and corn. When the food arrived, everything looked amazing. My wife said the pot roast was so tender it was falling apart while she cut it. My chicken fried steak was the same way -- honestly tender enough to cut with a fork. The first bite was excellent. The meat was very tender and full of flavor. The mashed potatoes and corn were also very good, and my wife really enjoyed her meal as well. This place was excellent, and we are very glad we decided to stop here. Even the local people sitting next to us were friendly and enjoyable to talk with, which made the experience even better. It's always nice to learn something new and meet good people while traveling. If we are ever back in the area, we will definitely stop in again for another meal.

Breakfast gave my wife and I food poisoning. Service was…read morepoor but only one waitress for 6 or 7 tables. Please keep driving to a better place.

Stopped in for breakfast and oh my land!! Corn beef hash as almost as good as my ol'man makes, home…read moremade hash-browns, and eggs cooked to order. Waitress was very pleasant and welcoming to us, always making sure our drinks were filled. Warm, cozy atmosphere with a mix of couples (young and old) and families. Make this a breakfast/brunch stop when you're in Hays!!

Such a homey place! Always packed also because the food is so good! Gravy was delicious and…read moreHashbrowns were perfectly crispy!

A solid three out of five kinda place…read more Been here a couple times in the last year. First time around the place was packed wall-to-wall, and service was a bit slow. Second time around we were the only patrons in the place and service was good. Food on both occasions? Mediocre at best. Assumed that being busy might have had an impact on the food, we went back. Clearly not the case. Hashbrowns were not crispy. Sausage links seem like they were sitting out for a while before being served. I think they are better options for breakfast in the Hays area.

Food was amazing, generous portions flavor spot on. Service was very good. Very nice and clean…read moregreat atmosphere.

Friendly staff, fast service, the food was delicious and plenty for the price! Cool decorations.read more

We were passing through Hays on a long road trip and stopped at Paisley Pear for lunch. It's in…read moredowntown Hays in a charming old storefront and is clearly popular, as the dining room was packed. Fortunately, there was an open table when we arrived, and we were greeted and seated pretty quickly. It took a few minutes for our server to take our order, but we could tell she was covering most of the tables. Once we ordered, our food arrived promptly. I had a bowl of the tomato basil soup, which is gluten-free and very tasty. My partner had the breakfast plate with bacon, quiche, grapes, and toast, and he enjoyed his meal as well. After we finished eating, we waited a while for our check, but our server was tied up handling to-go orders, so we ended up paying at the bar. Even so, it was still a good experience on what was clearly a short-staffed day for the team.

The vibe hit just right. Good music and attentive service. The menu was a great surprise. It was…read moreway beyond pub food....who does Lobster Bisque and croque monsieur??? The Carmel turtle cheese cake and coconut pie were delicious. Specialist drinks served with large ice ball.

We had a very enjoyable lunch. The turkey apricot sandwich and vegetable soup highly recommended!…read more Staff was very nice and accommodating. Very comfortable and relaxing ambience. Conveniently located on Main Street. Great small town find. Thank you Yelp!

Great food , coffee & hot tea . Don't miss this if in the area . What a relief after spending a…read morenight at the worst hotel , restaurant & breakfast . Their excellence was a huge contrast

Solid four stars, and a great place to stop if you're driving through and need something for the…read moreroad. I got the cheeseburger, drink, and butterscotch sundae for about $20 (you will be prompted to tip even though it's walk up - I did since the woman was on her own there and friendly). Not as inexpensive as this type of place should be, which is why it's four and not five stars. I'm guessing they rely a lot on folks just passing through as opposed to local customers. That said, the burger was great and the sundae was basic soft serve.

Bicycling through on the Trans America Bicycle route. Good outdoor seating. Bicycle parking. Good…read morehamburger. Friendly staff. Rustic and enjoyable.