Great location on Main Street. service, selection, coffee, vibe, and prices!! Well doneread more

Service is great, helpful and friendly. Split a sandwich with Mom; perfect portion size for lunch…read moreon a travel day. Not enough trash receptacles - had to hunt to find! Dad's sandwich only had 2/3 meat compared to bun but declared it was tasty enough. Steak sandwich was plentiful and tasted really good. Decor is bright and clean.

Came in for a quick lunch. Food arrived and couldn't find the waiter to ask for check and to go…read morebox. I couldn't find out if refried beans were made with lard (not vegetarian). Sometimes service can make a big difference in dining experience. I have been a server and I know sometimes things happen unexpectedly. When I was able to ask out server questions they didn't know/didn't care to find out/or there were communication challenges. This was complete opposite of Frontera. For the same amount of money- pass this one and hit Fronteras on Main St.

Our Steak Fajitas Burrito was well seasoned, filled with sautéed vegetables, and topped with fresh…read morepico and guacamole.

Drinks are priced well for what you get, atmosphere and staff are PHENOMENAL…read more Me and my friend had gabby as our server and she was just fantastic. As someone who works in the service industry, I can judge appropriately at how a place is functioning and servers like Gabby make the place what it is. Lovely experience.

This place was adorable! We were greeted and seated by the lovely owner. The brunch menu was…read moresimple, and there were many drink options! We enjoyed the breakfast scramble with egg, Gruyère, mushrooms, red pepper and bacon, and also the creamed corn beef. Each entree was served with a small bowl of fruit and a small salad. The food was absolutely delicious, with high quality ingredients and lots of flavor! The service was attentive but not over bearing. Would absolutely recommend and would return!

While visiting a friend in Ottawa, KS, we had dinner at Brand N Iron Bar and Grill (now named Brand…read moreN Iron Country Grill), a local favorite. We went on Saturday night and it was packed! We had to wait until guests left, but they are so quick in bussing tables that flow of guests were continuous. The ambiance was somewhat country/western style, the wall of "Brandings" of local Ranchers in the area was amazing, as if it was a tribute to them. Love the vibe, it was apparent to me that this was a very supporting community. Every customer that came in was known to the owners, if not, they were treated with very hospitable service. It wasn't too long that we are finally seated. We started off with drinks. While others had beer and fountain drinks, I had the Kansas Sunset Cocktail and it was very refreshing for the Hot Humid Kansas weather! Seeing that portions were huge, we passed on appetizers and went straight to the Main entrees. Ordered the Prime Rib Sandwich, Chicken Friend Steak Dinner, and the Barnyard Battle Dinner. Each came with 2 sides, their side salad was big, also came with 2 servings of crackers. We also got Mac & Cheese, and loaded baked potatoes as sides. Very generous with the butter for the baked potatoes, I also liked that the sour cream was Daisy, and it was individually wrapped too (my first time ever seeing sour cream like this)! Food was abundant and delicious! The Barnyard Battle is an excellent choice if you want to try both Roast Beef and Chicken Fried Steak. The Prime Rib was tender for the sandwich. I was so bummed that Prime Rib was only served on Thursdays. Hope the owners would consider making it a regular item on their daily menu. After that hearty meal, we were treated to slices of homemade apple pie (a la mode and served warn) and chocolate peanut butter pie which was shared by all of us. Those pies was a delicious way to top our dining experience. I was told it was the owner's mom's recipe, and it's a MUST have! Highly recommend if ever you find yourself on HWY 59 in Ottawa, KS! The restaurant may be easily missed from the highway because it's behind the Shell Gas Station. The parking lot is gravel but plenty. It also appears they are expanding the front outwards that you just have to go through it to get to the entrance. Special shout out to owners Aaron and Lindsay Nichols for their hospitality and keeping Brand N Iron Bar & Grill a great place for locals and non-locals to dine. :)

Can't beat locally sourced beef straight from the farm! Not a fancy over priced steak joint you…read morefind in the big city. This is a right priced steak joint with all that down homemade cooking. The way it should be. Menu has enough options to satisfy the whole family but the star of the show is steak and why mess around with other cut... get the ribeye. But... save room for dessert. Much of which is made by a grandma!!! Owner has been the couple of times I've been and make a point to remember you and make sure everything was excellent!

Amazing cocktail lounge that reminds me of lounges that you would find in bigger cities. Swanky and…read morelow-key, this is a multi-functional location whether you are coming in with friends or a date. Drinks are delicious and sometimes they have live music to listen to as well. There are not much for food options, but it is a great spot before or after going to get a meal

Met a friend here after work and was surprised at how cool it is. The ambiance is swanky and sexy…read more Nico the bartender is friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of different types of seating - bar, comfy chairs and table with chairs in a space that will hold about 80. The drinks are a little spendy about $16 and no happy hour pricing. I had a stirred dirty vodka martini. It was good but I prefer shaken martini that skates (iykyk). My friend ordered an fireside old fashioned. The rum made it sweeter and the cinnamon stick was a nice touch. The menu offers several old fashioned and martini options. They also offer some lite bar bites for snacking. If you live in Olathe and like cocktails this is definitely worth a stop. If you don't - it's quite the drive and there are other bars probably closer and just as cool.

This is a great little spot! I came for lunch and my mom and I shared a few small plates - the…read morebruschetta, pretzels, and flatbread. The flatbread was my favorite. But all were really good! I sipped one of their lattes - but nothing really stood out with the coffee and I probably would skip it next time. There is plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor seating, and a cozy little vibe!

Love this little treasure! On the first floor are great gifts, for others or yourself! Then head…read moredownstairs and enjoy a delicious beverage in the Faculty Lounge. A lovely, comfortable area with various seating areas and a delightful bartender. You will wonder why you haven't been here before!

Fantastic. Reviews were legit so we popped in after passing all the downtown places…read more We had a pretzel with cheese sauce, combo, grilled cheeses, tomato soup, pasta salad, chips pickles, monte cristo, etc. All enjoyed our meals and thought it was a reasonable price.

This is an interesting spot in Topeka. I'm not that familiar with Topeka but there's not a whole…read morelot there except the capitol of Kansas. Searching out food gets interesting. The one question I have is why is it called The Wheel Barrel? I know a wheelbarrow, a wheel of cheese, a wine barrel, but I haven't figured out the name yet. If I make it back, maybe I can ask. The Wheel Barrel serves grill cheese/sandwiches and soup. I appreciate the concept and in this situation keeping it rather simple yet with some good selection for sandwiches and soup. I got a special wild rice and chicken soup with a half Baja turkey sandwich. It's a half and half for $12. I thought both tasted very good. I didn't eat quite all of it but I'd say it is a normal meal. Not a huge serving. I think most people would eat this in one meal. I think if I'm back in Topeka, I'll have to go back and do the traditional grilled cheese and tomato bisque! It was a busy lunch time meal. A nice size crowd was there. Service was still pretty quick. They have a rustic decor which is sort of like a wheelbarrow and a barrel. It's on a block that seems to be trying to add some art and culture to Topeka and I appreciate that a lot! If I'm back over that way, I'll stop back in and if definitely recommend it in Topeka.

Cute spot! Definitely out here in the middle of nowhere lol. The inside is super cute. There's a…read moresmall restaurant where you can sit and eat and then the other half is a small shopping area with local goods! I got the buffalo wrap. It was pretty good. There were lots of specialty coffee options but I just got their black coffee and it was super smooth. Very delicious. The menu has a lot of options on here all the way from breakfast to ice cream! We sat in here for a while. Super unique place, each chair at the table was also different, which was neat. There's also seating outside! Lovely spot!

The food was good.... But you order and pay at the register when you walk in. They ask for a tip…read morebefore you receive any service. The only service you receive is the food being brought to your table (not the drinks) and you remove your own trash from the table. It is way over priced. I ordered 2 smash burgers 1 basket of fries and 2 kids meals with grilled cheese and fries, no drinks. I added 15% tip not knowing they don't do anything for you. Total was over $70. There was a sign at the register that said wait time for food was 20 minutes. We waited over an hour to get our food. The 2 burgers came out first, then a couple minutes later the grilled cheese. By this time our kids were not happy at all. It was very hot inside. They didn't have the ac on. I could see the thermostat from where we were sitting. It was 85 when we got there and got to 90 before we left. Others, I'm guessing locals the people working know, were served before everyone else. Several young ladies came in and went behind the counter and made their own drinks and filled coolers and left before my family was served. A group of elderly people came in after us and were offered vouchers for their wait. We didn't get anything not even offered anything to drink while waiting over an hour inside in 90 degrees. After using the salt shaker that was on the table I noticed all of the dead bugs in it. They put trays of cooked chicken and bacon out to cool where customers can walk up to. With the heat and flies I wouldn't eat anything they are prepping.

Cute little coffee and bar. Great service and they get really busy at night so be prepared to stand…read morein line but Specialty cocktails and coffee are totally worth it.

Cute little cocktail bar off of Mass St…read more I was recently in Lawrence and decided to finally stop by to try a cocktail. The interior is pretty small but they do have some seating outside-front and back. The service was good. I ordered the House Gimlet: cucumber infused gin, rosemary, orange blossom, and lime. This drink was so refreshing. It's a great drink for spring and summer. I highly recommend this drink! My boyfriend tried the Fugue State: Old overholt rye, bigallet China-china, tiki bitters, Lambrusco, and orange peel. He liked it and said it was like an old fashioned. It wasn't too strong and was really sweet. They had lots of other good sounding cocktails. I'll definitely stop by in the future.

The food was spot on. The drinks were good! Service was really on point. The views from the rooftop…read morewere great!

We recently attended National Caviar Day at the Oread in Lawrence, KS. Even though we were the only…read morereservation, the staff went above and beyond. Restaurant Manager Alex Tuckwin and Chef Ty Armstrong created a personal, unforgettable evening. Each course was beautifully prepared, each wine pairing thoughtfully chosen. The flavors, the setting, the kindness-all exceptional. I didn't know my taste buds could be so astounded! We felt welcomed, relaxed, and truly cared for. It was a five star experience in the heart of a college town. A hidden gem we'll remember for a long time. The Oread is home to two true artists-Alex Tuckwin and Ty Armstrong- and we are so grateful to have experienced their work.