Love this place! Stop whenever we can passing through the area. Great food, large portions.

I had such a great experience here at Lambert's Café in Sikeston, Missouri. I can't believe it's taken me so long to get to this destination restaurant that's famous for its tossed rolls that are thrown to the patrons when brought out by waitstaff to feed the diners. They sure do feed you well too. The dishes they serve are hardy southern food and very filling. They will also bring out more items to feed you as you dine as well and you won't leave hungry. I thought the side dishes stole the show for me especially the rolls, fried okra and black eyed peas were some of the best I've ever had. Now I'll want to go back whenever I'm passing through that part of southeast Missouri. It's a really cool looking restaurant inside and out with lots of memorabilia on the walls especially all the license plate plates. I had the chicken fried steak that came with mashed potatoes right on top and white gravy and it was savory and very good. For the two sides with my main dish I ordered green beans and white beans. It was a heavy meal, but I managed to put away almost all of it along with scoops of extra okra, fried potatoes, tomatoes and pasta in a side dish, and black eyed peas. I could only manage to eat two of the famous big rolls and had one with a helping of sorghum syrup they put on it which I rarely ever see anymore. I grew up on this very kind of food with my southern parents cooking so this place really hit the spot and I felt nostalgic to me. read more

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This place is always FUN!! The minute you walk in, you get this vibe that feels chaotic, but you still want to come in and sit down. The wait times can get long. Try to go when it first opens. The food is pretty good. Is it the best? Probably not, but it's still tasty! And I love the sides they walk around with and just plop it on your plate. Okay, now the best part... they throw rolls! That's what they are known for, of course. Those rolls are hot, fresh, and ready to explode if you don't catch it! Our servers are always nice and have great personalities for working in this atmosphere. read more

Lamberts Cafe - American Near Me - Sikeston, Missouri

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I can't imagine anyone walking away from this place and not having a good feeling about their experience here. The menu is huge and varied, with specials being offered every day. The food is super delicious and it comes out piping hot. There's plenty of seating and if you come during the week, you'll probably be led straight to an open booth without waiting. The large dining areas have extremely high ceilings so even with a large number of people one can still carry on a conversation with their friends. There's lots of interesting pictures that adorn the walls and one could probably spend hours just looking at them. Not to leave out - this is a FUN PLACE! Be on the lookout for the "roll throwing employee" who pushes their cart of rolls around the dining area. If you make eye contact, you better be ready for an incoming roll, ha! I ordered their 16 ounce ribeye. It was cooked just right, seasoned perfectly, and I really enjoyed it. All of the employees were friendly and polite. They also have a gift shop that's worth checking out. If you've never been here, I highly recommend you check them out. read more

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We came across Lamberts by total accident. During a road trip, I asked Grok "What is Sikeston MO known for". Grok told me about Lamberts and their thrown buns. So if it were not for Grok AI I would have missed this place. It's like a Crocker Barrel but much better. There is a store to buy country goods but the food is where it's at. The thrown buns are actually thrown at you from across the room! The buns are freshly made and was one of the best testing dinner rolls I've ever had! The good: Dinner rolls, fried okra, best chicken fried steak we have ever had. Cucumbers and onions in vinegar. The not so good: Liver and gizzards were not to my liking but I don't take stars away because of my preference. The gizzards were extreme soft and not crunchy they way I like it. We will come back to try the other items on the menu. Thank you Grok! read more

Lamberts Cafe - Chicken fried steak - American Near Me - Sikeston, Missouri

What a great restaurant in a small town way. It reminds me of crackle barrel. Very fun! I liked the bread toss (get the apple butter), okra, stewed tomato pasta, potatoes, meatloaf and frog legs. The chicken N dumplings and black eyed peas had zero flavor. The energy and staff make this place a must see. I wouldn't come back but I would suggest it. read more

Lamberts Cafe - Meatloaf, frog legs, grilled chicken and beef and gravy - American Near Me - Sikeston, Missouri

Southern comfort food to the max! Lambert's Cafe is a local institution that you really must experience. Lots of great favorites including meatloaf, hamburger steak, wings, fried chicken gizzards and livers, homemade desserts, including cobblers and banana pudding, etc, etc, with all the homemade sides and vegetables that you can imagine. And then there are the "throwed rolls." Hot with butter, honey, gravy, sorghum molasses, and more. Great service and down home country ambiance to spare. Don't go expecting fancy, but I guarantee you won't leave hungry. read more

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I would be hesitant in going here 2 hours before closing in the future. We didn't get most of the pass arounds until we were done with our meal and ready to go. The staff were friendly as usual and our server was really good and the place is clean as usual! The salmon patties were really good, I'd order them again. The food, overall, seems to be not well mixed with salt. My husband's chicken and dumplings had an inedible layer of just pure salt. He mixed everything up and it was better but the shock of a mouthful of salt lingered for the rest of the meal. The fried potatoes pass around had the same issue. This is still very much so a tourist destination and a once in a blue moon trip for us when we find ourselves in the area. The allure of the "throwed rolls" and pass arounds is enough to keep this place an option for us, especially since we're learning what not to order. read more

Lamberts Cafe - Salmon Patties, Cold Chunky Applesauce, Cucumber and Onions - American Near Me - Sikeston, Missouri

What a fun place to eat! Food was excellent and the ambience was even better. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Great experience! read more

Lamberts Cafe - Chicken fried steak! It's a lot bigger than it looks! - American Near Me - Sikeston, Missouri

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Yet another visit to Lambert's Cafe, well worth the 4-1/2 hour drive from west central Indiana. The food here never disappoints. I wish it was closer to home so we could come here more often. read more

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Doesn't get any better that thrower hot rolls and unlimited sides!? I'll help you answer, no! Staff is always super friendly, portion sizes are giant, prices are reasonable, and everything is delicious. The unique decor with license plates, antiques, and flags from around the US gives you plenty to look at while you eat. Great food and a fun time for adults and children alike, don't pass up the opportunity to experience Lamberts! read more

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A delightful experience. Great, hot throwed rolls. I love the artwork and the fantastic piano music. Service is friendly and attentive. Great job. Very nostalgic. read more

Lamberts Cafe - American Near Me - Sikeston, Missouri

Lambert's is an experience. I have been several times. The food is always good and the service is usually on par. Fun atmosphere with music but not loud enough you can't enjoy a conversation. Wait times can be long and pass around can be hit or miss, but they get it right the majority of the time. read more

Lamberts Cafe - BBQ Pork Steak with sides - American Near Me - Sikeston, Missouri

The order started out fine, we got our drinks but the lemonade and teas tasted so watered down with no flavor. Our server took our drinks and then never came back so the rest of our party that was sat at other tables ate before we even ordered so the service wasn't the best and i would recommend this place if you have a small party but I personally did not enjoy my time here and will not be coming back either read more

First time here since 1990, when I was 14. Brought my 14 year old son here on the way home from St. Louis. Kept what made this place special to myself, just told him it's like a unique Cracker Barrel. Omg Lambert's did not disappoint! The interior looked different than I remembered but the food was awesome. The rolls! The "pass arounds" which I had no recollection of was the hidden gem for me. He got ribs, I got meatloaf and barely touched it. Full on bread and fried okra before the meal even came. I hope we are back in less than 36 years this time. Staff, service, food, ambiance were all stellar. Quintessential southern dining at this place. Respect read more

Lamberts Cafe - Consumed ribs - American Near Me - Sikeston, Missouri

Stopped on a Sunday for early dinner on our way from Memphis to St Louis. Wait was about 1 hour but son really wanted to try this hyped up restaurant. Yes throwed rolls were fun, and pass around sides were good when we could get them -- only a few were circulating and the ones we really wanted didn't come out until we were packing up leftovers to take home. Special of the day 'chicken & stuffing' was 75% stuffing & gravy. I ordered it because nothing else on the regular menu sounded better for the prices listed. Steak was nothing special. It was served in a pan, which was an unnecessary waste of table space. Wouldn't go back. read more

Lamberts Cafe - Chicken & stuffing (special of the day), Cucumbers & onions, Cole slaw - American Near Me - Sikeston, Missouri

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Tasty southern style meal that will warm your soul! We got the chicken n' dumplings and bangers and mash. Service was prompt and we had the best rolls ever! The passed sides were rotated through at a steady pace. Lots of rolls were throw and hot for the recipient. Very country store and southern classic ambiance. Piano player was playing good tunes and giving birthday shoutouts. It was a good stop and we got leftovers to take home! read more

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I had high hopes for this place, especially since this is the original. We live within 40 minutes of the Foley location, so we knew about what to expect. To be honest, the service in general was lacking. The "pass-arounds" didn't get passed around much. Towards the end of our lunch, one of our group of six asked about the black-eyed peas because those had never come around. Someone brought one person a small bowl. My husband asked one of the employees that was passing around the sorghum about the apple butter, and she told him that she ate it all. We all laughed because we thought she was just joking around, but it was never brought. We saw her standing against the wall several times. Prices keeping going up, but service is going down. I know Lambert's is usually slammed, but this day there were plenty of open tables and no wait. All of us were kind of disappointed. We definitely won't be back to this location. read more

Popular roadside restaurant and RV Park! Easy on and off highway. Southern cooking and down home flavors. Unfortunately there was loose old food and torn sugar packets in the butter packet holder dish. Service was fantastic though and the food was okay. We loved the restaurant thrown baked rolls! read more

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Whenever my family travels through Missouri we have to stop at Lamberts. It is a lively restaurant with a down home, family feel. They are known for their throwed rolls because they literally throw them for you to catch. But if you aren't feeling adventerous, they will come by and hand one to you. You must bring your appetite when coming here. All of the portions are huge. I had salmon patties with green beans and beets as my side items. Everything was delicious. In addition to your entree, they come around with additional sides that they call "pass arounds". These include macaroni and tomatoes, fried potatoes and onions (my favorite), black eyed peas and fried okra. The menu has a lot of homestyle dishes like meatloaf, fried chicken, catfish, chicken and dumplings, pork chops, potpie just to name a few. Everytime I've come here I've never been disappointed. Super friendly staff and awesome food! read more

Lamberts Cafe - Salmon patties, green beans and beets - American Near Me - Sikeston, Missouri

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Met some family half-way and ate lunch here. Basically home/southern cooking, the portions are big, service is great, but the wait can be LONG! We go nowadays mainly to let the kids in our family view the spectacle. Yes - they still throw rolls. read more

Lamberts Cafe is known as the home of "Throwed Rolls". Yes, they do have people with carts of yeasty rolls that will throw them to you. The service was good and the food excellent. Had the JLT (Hog Jowl Bacon in Texas toast with lettuce and tomato. If you are unfamiliar with it, it is thick cut from the jowls, has more fat than normal bacon but it is cooked crisp. It came with one side; I chose Turnip Greens which they served with hot pepper vinegar (Yes!) as they should. It was great. They also come around with free sides, all very good. Free sorghum honey and or apple butter, fried potatoes with onions, fried okra, and black eyed peas. Yes, servers would walk by and offer these sides so you should not leave hungry. They also have a gift shop. It is a destination place and fortunately the food is great. They do get busy so you may have to wait a little unless you beat the noon rush. read more

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Had to stop on my way through to experience the food and show. It lived up to expectations and definitely will be back. My meal and service were excellent. read more

We stopped here today for the first time, I was all hyped up because I had been dying to try this place but never had the time to stop (Trucker) but today was different! We were seated right away, our waitress didn't seem to be in a good mood, she was just "Blah" she took our order and away she went, we seen her a total of 3 times, Food was over salted, I had pork chops (dry) Green beans (salty) Corn & carrots, the extras I had potatoes (salty) the best part of the meal was the Hot Rolls & the Ice tea! I did buy a cool tshirt to take home lol All in all...I was not impressed and probably will not stop again ‍ read more

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What a great lunch! We stopped while traveling and immediately were part of the family. There are many good choices, so everyone should be able to enjoy something that they're hungry for. We started with warm, fluffy rolls plus apple butter. Make sure to have your paper towel ready for rolls and fried okra before your lunch/dinner plates arrive. We had country fried round steak, chicken tenders, corn, carrots, & green beans. Servers walk around with fried okra, Mac & tomatoes, black eyed peas, and onions & potatoes. The potatoes & onions were saltier than I like, but everything tasted homemade & yummy. Servers are very attentive & helpful. It was definitely a meal to remember. Thanks, Lamberts! read more

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Had a great experience at this restaurant. It's a definite must try. The country fried steak and fried o

As you walk up, you'd think that this place was just a small little mom and pop shop. But, it's far from that. It's a whole experience that you have to be in person to believe it. My son introduced us to this place 5 years ago. So, when we were driving through, we decided to stop in for a half dozen of rolls to go. Which, was a great call! Everyone was so kind, the gift shop was fun, and they had lots of local stuff. They also had a ton of fun treats to take home as a souvenir. Such as, shirts, pj's, candies, sodas, and more! It was incredible! Everything was sparkling clean. They were fast, and the rolls were hot, fluffy, and tasty! I loved getting to see them throw the rolls. It was so exciting! I wish that we had time to stop in for a good meal. But, unfortunately that wasn't the case. But, I will definitely be back! I can't wait to have the full experience next time. read more

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Walking up, you'd think nothing about this place. You'd think that it was just an everyday mom and pop shop. But, little did we know that It's a whole experience that everyone has to do at least one time in their lives. My brother introduced us to this place 5 years ago, when we had a full meal to go. It was so delicious that while we were driving through, we decided to stop in for a half dozen of rolls to go. Which, was a great call! They are fluffy, light, and doughy on the inside with a crisp golden brown exterior. Pure heaven! It's no wonder why this whole place revolves around the rolls. Everyone was inviting, kind, and polite. They made us feel like family. Everything was sparkling clean. Which, is definitely hard to find. The gift shop was fun, festive, and they had lots of local stuff. They also had a ton of fun gifts to take home as a souvenir. Such as, sodas, shirts, key chains, postcards, pj's, sweatshirts, shirts, candies, and more! It was incredible! They were fast, and the rolls were hot, fluffy, and tasty. I loved getting to see them throw the rolls. It was so exciting! I wish that we had time to stop in for a good meal. But, unfortunately that wasn't the case. But, I will definitely be back! I can't wait to have the full experience. And, I will definitely be back! read more

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It was a 2 1/2 drive to Lambert's Cafe. My family's been a few times and have always raved about it, so, we decided to take a family drive out. We were greeted by a nice young woman, right away and 9 of us were seated in less than 10 mins. Upon walking in, it is a plethora of cool decor -- from an old phone booth, an old car, old pictures, and hundreds license plates from all over the country. The gift shop is small but they have some cool items; t-shirts galore, candy, jarred pickles, etc. The restaurant itself is divided into two dining rooms with wooden booths. The decor all around is super cool to look at. Braxton greeted us right away and took our drink orders and I was surprised that they game in big old school jugs, pretty cool. We ordered pretty quickly and immediately started to be passed unlimited sides. The fried okra is awesome.. super fresh and crispy! A man signals from the front of the dining room, asking if anyone wants a roll & proceeds to throw it at whoever asks. The food was quickly served, hot and delicious! I ordered the chicken strips, mashed potatoes w/ gravy and green beans. Everything was great! Not salty at all, flavorful and fresh. I think the customer service here is exceptional! Our waiter and the waiters bringing sides around all had a sense of humor and jokes with us all. It was such a lighthearted experience! I did visit the bathroom and I'll be honest, it needs some work. Trash on the floor and overflowing.. not a good look. Hopefully it gets better for future patrons. Over all, I would try Lambert's again for the great food and family time! read more

Non advertised tip, during the summer months they open 10 instead of 10:30 like on doors. We met my Mother and oldest Nephew there from St. Louis. (This was 1/2 way for us both) We were greeted well and got seated promptly. Was just a lil under 1/2 full already by 10:30. Waiter was friendly and made a few recommendations from the Menu. We ordered drinks, and looked over the menu. It is pretty large filled with many options of good Southern fair. Finally ordered, mother opted for Meatloaf, Nephew burger, I chose the country fried steak, and my wife got chicken livers. The first couple of batches of Thrower rolls were hard, and a little over done. Eventually, they got better, and buttery. So what are the scores? Meatloaf was a 5 according to my mother. She loved it. Burger was a 4 according to my oldest nephew. He said it was pretty good. Country fried steak a 4, too much mashed taters on top, soaked up gravy and caused steak to be dry towards the end. Chicken livers a 5, have to just take her word on this one as I won't eat it. With pass arounds was around a 2 hour lunch, lots of stories and great times catching up. Was great seeing my family. Would definitely come back, I would not get the same thing again. Tilled well since never pressured for time, & we spent time catching up as I said. Bill with a generous tip for 4 was $135.00 so that's like $26 each + tax + tip. Yes, recommended business, always a unique experience. read more

Food and service are always great Great nostalgic place . Always come here when we're close to here. read more

We got there for a very early dinner so we could miss the crowd. The throwed rolls were hot and fluffy. I ordered the chicken fried round steak with corn and cucumbers and onions. The steak could have been a little more crispy but the flavor was really good. The corn was creamy with a sweet corn flavor. Cucumbers and onions had the right ratio of all the things. The crew did a great job of making the rounds with the pass arounds. The fried okra was crispy and well seasoned. The fried potatoes were soo good but they were cold. Honestly, except for the rolls and okra, the temperature on everything could have been kicked up a good 50 degrees. As always, loved the decor. Lots of license plates and relics. Lots of historical newspaper articles. read more

Lamberts Cafe - Chicken fried steak round with corn and cucumbers with onions. - American Near Me - Sikeston, Missouri

Food and service was amazing along with the atmosphere. We drove over 300 miles just to eat here. . read more

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Popular place so expect a bit of a wait but plenty of outdoor seating and indoors as well. Gift shop is neat, stocked with clothes, Knick knacks, toys, souvenirs, and even jams and more! Food was so good I'm still full hours later. Pass around sides are delicious and they walk around often and are very generous with portions. They have various meal and entree options as well as additional sides. Most meals include 2 sides of your choice as well as the pass around sides. The best part.... THE ROLL THROWING! Every so often the fresh rolls come out on carts and hands go up. Everyone is engaging to catch the rolls and even if they miss and fall no biggie still great to watch and join in. They also have their dessert cart that comes around and is stocked with goodies to take home. Hub cap and fudge brownies, banana pudding and cookies too. Service was great and Maxine with the dessert cart is an angel, she was so sweet and pleasant. We will definitely be back! read more

Lamberts Cafe - Country fried steak with 2 sides( baked beans and corn) - American Near Me - Sikeston, Missouri

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Trying out our favorite Sikeston, Mo restaurant since it's been awhile since we've driven to this side of the Midwest. As always, great service, and great food. Casual ambiance with many license plates decorating the walls. Ordered the chicken pot pie with yams and corn on the side as well as all the pass arounds. Everything was great including the hot rolls. Still reasonably priced so come give them a try. read more

Lamberts Cafe - Hot rolls - American Near Me - Sikeston, Missouri

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If I could give 6 stars I would!! The food was amazing, the servings are huge, and the free sides were awesome! The staff was great and friendly and the decor was awesome! If you leave here hungry it's your own fault!! This is my daughter with her epic salad! Don't miss this place if you're in Missouri! read more

Lamberts Cafe - Caesar salad - American Near Me - Sikeston, Missouri

We enjoyed everything! The food was very good and the ato was wonderful. Staff we met was super friendly. We also got 3 hubcaps to go. They were the best cinnamon rolls I've ever had! We'll be back again the next time we're in the area! Definitely have to stop and check it out if you've never been!I absolutely love Lambert's! The menu has great items available and the pass arounds are very good. I ordered the pork chops today and they were delicious. (I had to bring them with me, because I actually filled up on my sides and pass arounds). I highly recommend Lambert's Cafe. The staff is very friendly and the guys truly enjoy throwing the rolls...very entertaining!! You absolutely must go there! read more

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Great atmosphere. Tossing fresh hot rolls to you! Food servings are decent size for value. Have multiple Sides and others that come around to you included. Fun family atmosphere. Plenty of parking. Huge outdoor waiting area. Gift shop inside. read more

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My mom had the open faced roast beef sandwich and I had the chicken fried steak. Both were delicious. Hot rolls were flying and the wait to be seated and for the food to arrive was short. I've loved Lamberts since I was a kid and I still do. Great food for a great value. read more

This place was fun and yummy! They throw hot rolls at you and have the biggest drink cups I've ever seen. You get lots of food to share and portions are large. Our whole family loved it! read more

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