great food, great service. i had the choreezy scramble,. pickled onions were a great touch, potatoes perfectly done. she had the huevos rancheros, which she loved. try the rye toast, it's superb. they also did a really good black iced coffee, which isn't always done well. get the bacon-borracho beans, they're spectacular. our server was also excellent...just the right amount of attention, checked in but let us be, too. she also noticed my michigan pullover and teased me about our national championship. "that was a risky joke," she said. loved it. read more

We stopped in here during a mid-week visit to Lawrence, and had a lovely brunch! We arrived a little after the lunch rush, and were seated promptly! The place is adorable, with lots of cute decorations around, and the bones of a historic building poking out in all the good ways! Our waiter was super helpful walking us through the menu, as first-timers, and also made some great recommendations! In our party of four, we tried some breakfast things, some lunch things, and even a treat from the coffee bar! ALL the food was fantastic! The chai tea latte was on the light side, which was nice on a super, SUPER hot July day! Everything was so delicious and the wait staff so helpful, I'm sure we'll be back next time we're in town! Food = 5/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 5/5 Ambiance = 4/5 Value = 3/5 read more

Service was quick and everyone was cheerful. Banana bread French toast was a bit sweet for my liking, but it was yummy nonetheless. Indoors is snug and cozy, so if you have a party of 6+ people, you may want to call ahead of time! read more

Ladybird Diner - Banana bread French toast - Cafes Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Great little diner located on Massachusetts. They have a good menu with lots of breakfast, brunch, and lunch items. The buttermilk chicken sandwich was exceptional. They also have a good beer and wine selection. read more

Ladybird Diner - Patty Melt. Yum. - Cafes Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Popped in for lunch on Friday and found a 25 min wait waiting for us! We put our names on the list and wandered into the stationary shop to kill time. Food was yum as always; the heirloom blt special was amazing. Inside is always cute and the pie is always the best. As always, service was friendly and chill. read more

Ladybird Diner - Cafes Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Love this spot! Great vibes and even better food. I recently stopped by Ladybird Diner in Lawrence and had an absolutely delicious brunch. The dining room has a cozy, upbeat ambiance--cute décor with that perfect small-town feel. The service was friendly and prompt, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Highlights from my meal: * The Dodge - This hearty combo of a fluffy biscuit smothered in rich sausage gravy, served with three crispy bacon strips and eggs cooked just right. Pure satisfaction on a plate. * Fancy French Toast - Thick-cut brioche soaked in vanilla‑cinnamon custard, griddled to a golden finish, and crowned with fresh berries and real whipped cream. It's indulgent without being overly heavy. * Ricotta Toast - A lovely, lighter option with creamy ricotta spread on charred toast--simple, but thoughtfully done. Everything was served just when I wanted it; the place was bustling but never chaotic. Between the cute setting, friendly staff, and mouthwatering brunch items, I'll definitely be back. Recommendation: Whether you're a local or just passing through, Ladybird Diner is worth a stop. If you're a fan of comforting breakfast classics or just want a relaxing brunch vibe, this place delivers. read more

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Hands down my favorite restaurant in Lawrence. Maybe in the world? Tim's the best. He adds so much... personality! Seriously, everyone here is amazing, the food just delicious, and the atmosphere is fun and infinitely cool. Meg has created an authentic community gem and the whole team brings it to life. read more

We waited about 35 mins for a table. Once we got to our table it took 45 mins to get our fried pickle app. Then 25 mins later we got our food. I got the huevos rancheros which was okay. I wish the tortillas were served on the side and not covered in the sauce. My boyfriend got the fried chicken sandwich which he said was good but he wished the chicken was spicy because the corn made it too sweet. The hot chocolate wasn't even hot and tasted like water. The service was alright but we didn't get offered to go boxes or drink refills. The place was really cold because people kept opening the door, which I get it was busy but my goodness we were chilly. I think next time we'd try more of the breakfast items. I wish there were more breakfast options in general on the menu. I didn't expect so many Mexican and Tex-mex style dishes. Till next time! read more

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Very average eggs Benedict but still good. My biggest gripe is that it's always super loud in there but otherwise always a good breakfast option read more

Please try their ELOTE Mac n cheese. Probably one of the best macs I've ever had. My friends really enjoyed their hot dog with potatoes for their side. Yummy Root Beer floats!! Stop by and support a nice local spot! Love their decor! read more

Ladybird Diner - Elote Mac - Cafes Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Had a wonderful unexpected stop there this morning. Was super excited to enjoy the ricotta toast with a tasty chai. Unfortunately, I was served the avocado toast. It took me a few bites to definitively be like "I don't think this is what I ordered" because I didn't keep a menu with the food descriptions with me. So, it's fully on me for not realizing what happened. While the avocado toast is incredibly, it was the kind of savory I was not anticipating. The carrots and olives are striking though! As always, the staff was kind and patient with two people from out of town. It was kind of quiet and we got the table in the window, which I love. Big fan, as always! read more

Ladybird Diner - View at the front table. - Cafes Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

So we arrived at the diner and there was a 45 minute wait. I was there with my two granddaughters and since they wanted to wait, we went walking and window shopping in downtown Lawrence until our table was ready. We came back in 45 minutes, but it took an additional 10. Once it was ready, they were very kind, called my name and ushered us to our table. We placed our order and then there was nothing for like 20 minutes. I asked our server what was going on. She apologized and said there were two more tickets in front of ours and she was sorry for the wait she had been checking. We were really hungry and had already been waiting technically for an hour so that additional wait wasn't too cool. Once the food came. Oh my gosh, the portions were humongous, (except for the avocado toast order) that was just normal size. The food for the most part was delicious. I asked for eggs, scrambled soft. They were not, but my server immediately knew that and brought me back a plate of eggs that were correct. The sausage tasted as if they were homemade patties and the bacon had a hickory or honey smoked taste, but very good. I didn't go to the bathroom so I can't tell you if that was clean, but the restaurant itself was pleasant. It was like big enough to accommodate the people, but small enough to have like a house kitchen atmosphere. Our server was a very nice young lady and very friendly. When she brought my receipt, she had given me a 10% friends and family discount for the wait. So I gave her a great tip! I really appreciate that and when I go back to Lawrence, I will try them again. read more

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Food: FANTASTIC AS ALWAYS Service: amazing and very attentive as I remember this place to be. Ambiance: they have excellent taste in music! This used to be my fav hangout when I lived at Fort Riley with some very classy ladies. It's great to see they are still here and excellent! read more

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LBD never disappoints!! This culinary gem is the LOCALS FAVORITE SPOT BY FAR!! We have never had a bad meal here and the staff is so friendly and welcoming it feels like home!!! The owner Meg is the hardest working woman I've ever seen! Meg does it all her staff follows her lead!! I can't tell you our favorite dishes but we do love the fried chicken dinner on Friday nights, the BLT and the fried chicken sandwich for lunch!! Brunch is the best !!! Try it all!! read more

The vibe and energy of this place was amazing and I will be back. The gravy was delicious and reminded me of my childhood. The service was decent despite the fact it was packed on a Saturday morning. read more

Ladybird Diner - Chicken fried steak and pancake - Cafes Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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there may be a line, but there's a line for a reason! the food is fantastic and the vibes are perfect. i love the quiz card games they have at each table. read more

Ladybird Diner - s'mores salt and pepper shakers - Cafes Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

@ladybird_diner We had the Nut butta toast - which was a multigrain French toast with cherry coconut cashew butter, fig, yogurt, sliced bananas and honey ( yes it was as good as you think it would be. Look at the pictures.). We also had the chicken buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. Huge just a huge sandwich. It was fantastic. And I always want to try biscuits and gravy and they were very good, could have used ,maybe, a little more pepper or spice but very good biscuits and gravy. Maybe next time I'll try some pie since they're known for their pie Great service start to finish, cheers to the staff and management read more

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Cute diner with many nostalgic decorations. Food was excellent! Has a varied menu. Employees were super friendly and helpful. Great service. Definitely a spot to try when in Lawrence. read more

I went to Ladybird for dinner for the first time and it did not disappoint. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, fish tacos, and lots of delicious fixin's grace the Friday night dinner menu, but to me, the star of the show was the pie. It's always the pie. Tonight I tried the coconut cake and the chocolate pie. Both were extraordinary and delicious! Best idea ever.....dipping into both at the same time to create a coconut chocolate delight. The service was awesome, as always, and the food came out very quickly. If you've never tried Ladybird for dinner on Friday I 10/10 recommend! read more

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I have purchased a couple of "KEY LIME PIES" (in the past) that were outta this world delicious, from the key lime filling to the best graham cracker crust ever. I heard about their Friday night Fried Chicken so we brought some friends and tried it out. Well I thought nothing could get better than the pies but..... This fried chicken is fall off the bone tenderest tastiest chicken I've had and so is the mac and cheese. Everything we put in our mouth from this meal was fresh, tasty, hot and delicious. It's a quant, little diner with fast friendly service. The Expresso Martini is one of the best Ive had too.... I highly recommend and we'll be back again soon!!! read more

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Great service and delicious food! Easy to put your name in and then browse nearby shops! read more

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Quaint restaurant in downtown LFK with great food. Service was on point and the prices reasonable.

Great place for breakfast in Lawrence. The staff were friendly, fast, and the food was quite tasty and it wasn't traditional tasting. I also really enjoyed the vibes which were a bit eclectic, quirky, making everyone feel welcome. I will be back if I ever have the chance. I just wish I had taken more photos of the food! I think we were just that excited to eat when it finally arrived. read more

Ladybird Diner - Coffe with Cream to start - Cafes Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Worth the wait to get in. Ken - fantastic server. Menu took me 20 minutes to navigate. This is gourmet diner fusion. Popular for earned reason. I went w fried pickle app adding the lemon tahini as dipping sauce, then pesto grilled cheese on sourdough with tomato bisque. Friend had gorgeous pancakes and perfectly prepared over easy eggs. Great bevies. Ambiance is charming and appreciate they don't rush you once at a table. read more

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Passing through and needed somewhere that could make everyone happy. This was perfect. Great atmosphere and the food was wonderful!

The best environment!!! The moment you walk in the door you are greeted by the nicest workers ever. In the mornings this place does tend to get busy but the wait is never too long! All of our food was amazing! Will be going back for sure read more

Ladybird Diner - French Toast - Cafes Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Delicious breakfast and friendly service! The staff did a great job of handling a huge crowd. Only drawback was that the dozens of people waiting for tables kept the door open on a cold day so it was quite chilly as we ate. read more

I love everything about this place! Always excellent food and service! The shakes are great!! The burgers are amazing! The pies are out of this world! The service is phenomenal! We had Caralyn as our waitress and she was wonderful! So attentive and sweet and helpful! I got the Huervos rancheros and coffee. Everything was delicious. I really liked the beans. Delicious! I could eat anything on the menu TBH! I make a point to come here every time I'm in town. Don't miss out on enjoying a slice of their famous pies! read more

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Really cute little place, I got the winter spice chai with a shot of espresso and the huevos rancheros, pretty good overall! They were able to make the beans vegetarian which I'm grateful for. read more

Ladybird Diner - Indoor seating - Cafes Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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One of the best places to grab breakfast or brunch on Mass St. hands down. My biggest complaint about Ladybird is simply how popular it is, which I suppose can't be a real complaint right? It's one of those places that always has a wait, and while I think this helps them maintain popularity and exclusivity to a point (which is great for them!) it makes it a bit more of a challenge to get that breakfast here. Long story short, plan ahead, either plan to get there early or late, OR plan on a wait. The good thing is that it's worth it. Once you get in, you'll notice that it's a SMALL diner, but chock full of all the charm you could ever want in a little college down eatery. Make sure to take a peek at the pie case on your way to your table as you are going to want a slice - or two, or three, before you head home. I've never had any entree here I haven't enjoyed, but like I said above the pies IMO are the hero here. Since I don't live in Lawrence, when I do make it here I often try to either purchase a whole pie or a slice or two to take home for later. Folks rave about some pie shops in KC, but I really think Ladybird takes the cake ... err the pie... in this category for driving distance from the city. Finally I have to make a note on how lovely the staff is here. On our last visit it was busy so we got a table outside. It was one of those very last nice fall days before it just gets too chilly to dine outdoors. Our toddler was being antsy and even though they didn't have any crayons on hand the server managed to source some for her which was incredibly kind. 10/10 - I really don't have any big criticisms and I can't wait to find myself eating here again, hopefully soon! read more

Ladybird Diner - a plate of food with eggs, potatoes, and other items - Cafes Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

An absolute gem of a diner on Mass Street. This place usually has a wait but we timed it perfectly. The large order of chicken fried steak was in fact large. Very tasty cube steak thick and moist with a delicious chicken fried batter. Eggs came out perfect and the gravy and potatoes were a perfect score. The chicken sandwich was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Great selection of pies for dessert or to just have with a cup of coffee. read more

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Definitely NOT worth the long wait!!!! The food here is not good and the venue is extremely cramped. The servers are nice. The food is very weird which cannot tell if that's unique to this establishment or just Kansas in general has a bizarre culinary scene. We waited what felt like forever, probably an hour or more (for only 2 of us), only to see not one but TWO parties who put their name in behind us get seated before us!! We finally had to say something, which is ridiculous. After all that wait and buildup, the food was such a letdown! I would certainly NOT eat here again, especially with so many other fantastic options in such close proximity! read more

Charm, kitch, and vintage decor - it just adds to the experience. What we're really here for is the elevated diner food and the outstanding service - and the PIE! Decided on the delicious grilled cheese with jalapeño cream cheese and bread so crispy it brings a tear to your eye. And the cauliflower soup - in a word, scrumptious! My date has the chicken fried steak - his go to and always a crowd pleaser. The service at the counter was great. The raspberry peach pie was so tasty. The perfect balance of crumble on the top and butter in the crust. read more

Ladybird Diner - Cafes Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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You should try their Ranchero eggs with chorizo. Just amazing. But everything is so good.

We had a wonderful breakfast on their sidewalk patio tables with our dog. The servers were delightful. My love ordered a single blueberry pancake, which was done to perfection and on the bill. It was called the "Lonely, blueberry pancake." Ha. read more

Ladybird Diner - Perfectly cooked pancake. - Cafes Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Small. Quaint. Loud. Busy. Sunday late morning. Took a while to get seated but we were informed of the wait time. Waiter was friendly. Good variety of choices. Hard time deciding. Food was great. I'd eat here again. Bacon was fantastic !! read more

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This joint is off the hook!! Was here for Dad's weekend and plan to wait or get there early, as it fills up!! The atmosphere is really cool...very hip, eclectic and great music. You will be greeted by some of the greatest folks ever...who are quick, kind and informative. My coffee cup never went dry! Then the food...OMG, the food!! Had the Dakota Texan and highly recommend!!! But you better be hungry. The pancakes, amazing!! The bacon, perfectly cooked and the sausage. Fantastic!! So don't walk, run to this place and if you see a handsome guy eating at the bar, on a game day morning, it's probably me...as I'll be back often! read more

Great service here, I loved that they set out snacks for the large group waiting outdoors since it was a busy weekend in Lawrence! Unfortunately I did not like my meal- the chicken fried steak was more like a thin hamburger with breading. The grits were good, and my sister who doesn't like grits loved the cheese flavor! My sister had the Papas Bravas and loved it. Overall they treat guests very well but I did not like my meal, would come back again when it is not as crowded, and I would try a different item! read more

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Good food and great service. We had a nice lunch at the counter. It's a busy place so expect a wait on a nice weekend. They have really good pie. read more

This place is awesome! The food is good, the service is friendly, and outdoor seating at oddly long tables go two was fun! Five star experience, and worth trying! Well. It was a Saturday, and we had planned to breakfast at another place...but overslept. Oops. Ladybird is open until 3, and my breakfast partner had been there, so we found parking and tried it. The inside was packed and loud at 2:00 in the afternoon, so we sat outside with immediate seating, and a much more quiet atmosphere. The tables for two are thin and long, which put me further away from my companion, but it gave us plenty of room in the middle for drinks and such. We both ordered iced coffee. Hers black, and I ordered a late made with heavy cream. They had no sugar free flavor options, which was disappointing. When they arrived, the late seemed more heavy cream than espresso... I'm not even sure there was espresso in it... HOWEVER, I drank some of it down, and we poured in some of her black coffee, and ended up with a delightful drink to share! It was fun for us, and the drink modified in that way was really good :-) Our meals came quickly, and there were zero complaints. I thought the potatoes were absolutely fabulous. And the sourdough bread could have been homemade right there (I didn't ask), and was really good. We ate, and watched people on the sidewalks, and talked, and generally had a most excellent "morning" meal :-) read more