Stanley James is one of my favorite places to grab a bite in Lawrence! Not fancy, as it's a…read morerestaurant inside a convenience store, but the quality and service can't be beat! Taste and portion size are amazing! Have yet to be disappointed at Stanley James!!

Was so excited to try this finally but left really disappointed. Cold food. Bad food. Okay service…read more But cold bbq with lack of flavor on a Friday night at 6pm is just bad and disappointing. I also don't like how the ceiling fan light is above the blades so when it was spinning the seating area was flashing a ton. Super uncomfortable to sit in especially with sensitive eyes. Wouldn't recommend..

This is a standard takeout place for our family. I've not written a review in ages, but after…read moreseeing a few negative ones on Yelp, decided to rate my recent visit. We ordered the family dinner, with fried pickles & onion rings as our sides. Smoked turkey & brisket are what we always get for our generous half pound meat choices. We also added a slab of ribs (we have teenagers). Once again, everything was hot & fresh, crispy or soft and smoky; all as expected. No food leftover between the 4 of us. Just finger-licking food at VERY reasonable prices. The staff were- as always- cheerful & knowledgable, and we got a variety of their house-made bbq sauces. My fav is the hot vinegar, but to each his own! This will continue to be our go-to for Lawrence bbq.

This is painful. I've loved this place for years. You can see my past reviews. The last two times…read morepretty bad. The first I let it go but tonight it's not eatable. The once sacred brisket is beyond chewable. I'd rather them just not sell it if they aren't going to cook it. I've gone other times when it was sold out and just had to pivot to something else. That's fine. But, to wrap this up and try to pawn it off as anything good it simply wrong. The only thing left is the spicy ranch. That's pretty good but probably going to need to lace me with alcohol to go back. Goodbye

My absolute favorite BBQ in Lawrence! Nice environment and great food. I have visited countless…read moretimes and will be there at least once whenever I am in Lawrence. The service is minimal, which is something I personally prefer and is an advantage to me.

Food was great. BBQ sauce very good(bought a bottle to take home) The mac and cheese was very good…read more Curly fries too! Had ribs, brisket and sausage! Wish they had burnt ends but I will still go back to try the rest of the menu.

While traveling, I was looking for a good place between Topeka & KC to get good BBQ and i asked…read moreGrok AI and this was the 2nd recommendation. What made me select it was the BBQ egg rolls. I've never heard of such a thing but boy am I glad I did. It was great! I even shared my pulled pork and brisket and Mac n cheese with my dog. We both loved it!

Surprised that this place has more than two stars. Restaurant is not very clean, to begin with…read more Some of the sides are ok (onion rings), but the beans are on fire! (When does bbq=super hot spicy?) Burnt ends were over cooked, dry, and stringy. The fried chicken (Sunday only) wasn't completely battered, so over cooked and stringy where that was missing. Really a place to avoid. It would be worth the drive into the KC suburbs for something properly prepared.

Adding an update as this spot has come in clutch a few years in a row now…read more Friend and I have a tradition to get together for skeet shooting nearby each November, often needing a spot with a dog friendly patio afterword. This could not have fit the bill any better than it did. For starters, the perfect fall weather, paired with the ample picnic benches, games, and dog-friendly nature of this spot should be enough to catch your attention. The friendly server also happened to have a similar dog to mine, and her energy added to the great vibes overall. The food was good and hit the spot. First time in I had a chicken sandwich and while it was a bit generic, or maybe a better term is replicable, it still landed for me. This time I got more of a BBQ platter with ribs, pulled pork, fries and Texas toast. It all was good, particularly the BBQ sauce. The ribs feel right off the bone and the pulled pork had a nice flavor. Good option if you're outside of Lawrence in the Eudora area.

Passing look for a great BBQ! We were greeted with a friendly smile and great hospitality. Not…read morebeing from the area, we stumbled upon this great place. Loved the T-shirt for sale. Quite atmosphere and out door seating if you like the outdoors. Mac n cheese was amazing, wait staff even cut our sandwich in half and served separately. Absolutely loved everything!

Def recommend J Rocks. Ribs and coleslaw are amazing. Huge portions. Friendly and welcoming…read moreservice. No complaints!

We stopped in on a Saturday at noon after reading reviews on yelp, and were surprised that the…read moreplace was empty, except for one other couple, standing and waiting for a takeout order. My husband ordered the ribs and okra, and I got a shrimp po boy sandwich with collard greens. The young man at the register was very helpful & efficient, and we quickly found a table. I needed to use the restroom while I waited for our order, but a sign on a door in the corner said 'out of order' so sadly, no bathroom. The young man from the register soon brought out our order, and we were happy! I grew up with peppery collards on the south side of Chicago, and man! I was surprised to have such a good cup in KS! They were hot, so tender & peppered, and the meat in them was lean & juicy. My po boy had 5 shrimp- almost too many to fit into the roll, but they were breaded & fried, hot & crispy. The roll was fresh & well- stocked with tomato, lettuce & mayo. There is a free 'sample' of coleslaw given on each order it seems, but I did not care for mine. My husband really enjoyed his ribs; they weee smoky & tender and the portion was good. The okra was kind of a bummer; clearly an out-of-the-frozen bag kind, but he said it was clear the kitchen had prioritized the ribs, which were awesome. We were sad to see a lack of variety in sauce, but what we did have was delightful. I highly recommend this place, and will likely be back soon, just for the collards!

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.

Still only place in Topeka to get hot links . The pulled pork is good and flavorful as are the hot…read morelinks. Nostalgic is the decor here and is always fun to look at. Staff is friendly and pleasant in my eyes.

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.

This place ROCKS. Being from Kansas City, I am unfortunately a snob when it comes to BBQ but this…read moreplace has some of the best, if not the best, brisket I've ever had.

Really nice people, good portions, and tasty meat, sides, and sauce. The pulled pork really hit the…read morespot and fries and coleslaw were perfect.

I always enjoy the food. You get your money's worth and it comes out fairly quickly! If you walk…read moreaway hungry, it is your own fault.

We used Torched Goodness to cater dessert for our wedding reception. Cannot recommend them enough!…read moreJulia was great at communicating before the event and was helpful with her suggestions. The guests LOVED the crème brûlée and thought it was so cool that they torched it right in front of them. Normally I don't like caramel flavoring, but Julia convinced me to try the salted caramel and it was delicious! We had such a great experience! Would definitely recommend for any event catering!

What a fun concept!!! Found this gem at the Lawerence food truck festival this spring. I am a…read morehuge fan of creme brulee and of food trucks so this was like a dream come true for me! :D. I loved the color they chose, the bright green really made them stand out amongst the 30 some odd trucks at the event. They drew a large crowd but turned customers around fast so the long line was served very quickly. I had the coconut cream brulee and it was amazing. I would highly recommend! I wish they were slightly cheaper as the portion size was relatively small and mine did not even appear to be torched so I believe they were able to make it ahead of time and then serve, which probably helps them serve customers more quickly and manage the large queue they served at the event. Enjoy!