My family and I went to dinner around 5:00pm on a Sunday evening. The restaurant was not too busy…read moreand we were told to pick a table. The restaurant was decorated nice for the FIFA games-which several customers were sitting up at the bar top eating/drinking watching the games. Our server came to the table with chips and salsa, the chips did not taste fresh and were cold. Getting hot fresh chips is always a plus so they missed it on that. I ordered a Mango Tango Alcohol drink, I didn't really taste any alcohol in it. I had been craving Nopales so my mom and I decided to share the molcajete dinner which has steak, chicken, chorizo, shrimp, nopales and grilled onions. It definitely was enough for us to share-I even had leftovers. This dish is a little pricey but so worth it! I wish it had more nopales in it-either you like them or you don't! Everyone enjoyed their meal and our server was friendly.

I like the El Ranchito and also the one on the northeast corner of the White Lakes. I am told that…read morethey both are operated by the same leadership. El Ranchito decor is more like a diner and the White Lakes one has retained the old "Carlos O'Kelley's building they took over. Both have great food. Can't go wrong.

Do not sleep on this place I feel like a lot of restaurants…read morenow are giving small portions of gross food,but this place is so good The food taste and quality is actually worth going inside and eating I am basic I love their sweet pork rice as hot as they can make it ( if it's called something else I'm sorry) The food is so flavorful and if you get spicy it's not obnoxious just trying to be as hot as possible, it blends with flavors and is a wonderful experience I never had bad service here they are so nice and patient It's one of my favorite spots in Topeka Love it

We arrived for a late lunch after an event and were greeted and seated quickly. The server was very…read morehelpful in making sure I ordered gluten-free items, and service was great through our meal. My partner ordered the grilled chicken satay appetizer, I got the fresh spring rolls, and we shared the Pad Thai. Everything was fresh and tasty. We enjoyed our meal and will go back again when in town.

Great local coffee spot that offers friendly and welcoming service with yummy food and much more…read more My husband likes their breakfast bagel sandwich which is called The Sammy. I tried their breakfast burrito with sausage which was really good. It's big! Took the other half home. Comes with salsa, too. Their desserts look incredible but that'll be for the next visit. We also tried their iced chai latte which was nice. Come support a wonderful establishment!

The store hours are a bit frustrating but the staff are very nice and the atmosphere is very tidy…read moreand peaceful. overall experience is quite nice. The coffee is good, but what really gets them the 5 stars is their food. Get a BLT-C and an iced latte and that will set you up for a great rest of your day.

A gem of a place. You're going to want to do your shopping here - the knowledge and curation is…read moreworth a lot. Ask questions! The sizma olive oil is the best, along with the cured olives. The french feta, all the dips, the sandwiches, and the homemade desserts. The sardines and mackerel in the tins are excellent. Your health and flavor will improve here.

I appreciated the authenticity of food…read more Chicken shawarma bowl was good, but very basic and small. And $14.99 for a small bowl of mostly rice. Mediterranean market on 23rd is much better and less expensive.

Delicious food. Warm ambience! Friendly staff! STRONG mixology game! Always new selections each…read moremonth. We'll be back!

We went out to dinner last Friday as an early Valentine's Day dinner as we don't like to deal with…read morethe crowds that pile out on February 14. We've dined at The White Linen now at least eight or nine times, including the private chef's table in the old safe (the restaurant is in an old building where a bank once was). The food is always delicious, exciting, thoughtful, and nicely plated. We appreciate the fact there's a fine dining restaurant option in Topeka (it's a lot closer than Kansas City!). But every time we go we are always struck by the service. As good as the food is (and it's very good) the service is always lacking. It feels like the servers (often high school or college age) are play acting at fine dining service. Everything is always just a little off. For example, the silverware: it stays out through the whole meal. Normally, you finish a starter and they take away the used knife and fork and bring new, clean ones. (This could just be easier on the servers but perhaps the restaurant doesn't have enough silverware to do this.) Then, there's usually on every visit one mess up or another. If this happened once on one meal I'd say it was an anomaly, but when there's something every time we dine there you start to question what kind of training goes on with the front of house staff. Here's a list (not an exhaustive one) of things we've experienced: * Entrees for another table being set down in front of us. This by itself is no big deal, but when the problem is pointed out and those entrees are then picked up and set in front of other diners, I wince. * When asking for salt and pepper a small bowl with salt and pepper mixed is provided. I don't know if this is a chef's choice or the server's, but I'd like to dose any salt and pepper myself, thank you. * My wife is allergic to cilantro (not a dislike as in "it tastes like dirt" but an actual EpiPen-carrying allergy) and it was noted both on our reservation on Tock and described verbally to the server when we ordered. A starter arrived with microgreens as a garnish. When my wife asked what the greens were, the server took them back to the chef and another one was sent out because the microgreens had cilantro in them. I worry the server did not communicate the allergy in the first place. * Cleaning equipment left out on a dining table next to ours (see photo). For all the care and attention to the food and the menu, I wish Adam VanDonge paid as much attention to the training of the front of house staff. Certainly, they must be working on the tightest of margins running a fine dining establishment in Topeka. Staff is at an appropriate minimum, but the lack of a Front of House manager shows. When asked what a certain item was on a menu, a server replied, "I don't know. I don't eat this kind of stuff." I wrote such a long review because I have a hunch none of these issues get back to the kitchen. They are kept in the dining room. I think most diners coming to The White Linen are thrilled to have a great night out--and they should. I applaud Mr. VanDonge for the fortitude to keep TWL alive with a vision of great American cuisine. The front of house staff are eager and enthusiastic, don't get me wrong. I just wish the service reflected the quality of the food.

I am pained to write this review and give it any less than 5 stars. When I lived here a decade ago,…read morethis was my favorite nice restaurant to go to. This is the first time I've been back in several years and I'm disappointed. I'm really trying to find the positive notes because I loved this place but there are truly more negatives than positives. I probably should be giving it a 2-star review. We shared the crab cake. The meat and ingredients in the cake were good, fresh. However the sauce is just a watered down thousand island dressing. The salad that came with our entrees was just chopped romaine and a wet, flavorless dressing. Nothing special, nothing repulsive--I didn't eat much of it, it was just meh. We shared the sole piccata and the beef medallions. The mains were good but overpriced. The piccata sauce was very nice, no critique here. The fish was cooked nicely. The sauce on the beef was quite good too. It was not as heavy as it looked and the mushrooms in it were quite nice and still had some texture to them. The beef was very tender. However I feel like I could've made this beef at home in my pressure cooker and it would've turned out just as well. Not worth over $50 for the entree. The sides were disappointing. There was nothing special about the mashed potato's. The carrots had clearly been cooking all day as they were complete mush. All entrees were served with the same sides. When you're paying $40-$60 per entree, the sides should be appropriate for each dish or at least seasonal, or fresh, or outstanding in some way. The server was polite and friendly. She didn't really know the menu or the drink menu. It was obvious that nothing in the restaurant had been updated at any point. It's just kind of slowly dissolving into disrepair. The paint and bathrooms could use a refresh. The trash can needs replaced. A deep clean hasn't been done in some time. The silverware should be matching. The flower arrangements on the table should be fresh, not poor looking silk. We ordered a Campari soda and it was released to us that they did not have Campari even though that's a commonly requested drink there. The whole thing just feels like the owners said 10 years ago "this is good, let's never change anything" and then that's what they did. I kIf they're going to be charging these premium prices, they need to be providing a premium dining experience. I wish my review was different. This will be the last time I'm willing to go here and pay these prices unless I hear there's been a substantial change. I'm disappointed.

The food and service was great! The outside of the restaurant might make you think otherwise but I…read morewould recommend going. I had the beef short rib and it didn't disappoint at all. They only have a limit amount so once it was gone it was gone.

My Pad Ga Pow tonight was as good tonight as it's ever been if not the best. So fragrant and just…read morethe right amount of heat. Happy to see these friendly neighbors doing so well all these years later!

Absolutely one of the best Thai restaurants we have ever eaten at. The food is always amazing and…read morethe service is fast and friendly. I don't believe they have any sit in tables now and all food is delivery apps/pickup. But the ambiance is always live and bustling in their when we have picked food up. Not to mention it smells amazing. Highly recommend.

What a charming coffee shop! We were rerouted off I70 via 470. I googled coffee shops near me and…read morelanded on this 4.6 * rated coffee shop. The coffee was delightfully strong and well prepared. Charming baristas. My husband rated the burrito the best he had ever tasted. I ordered the lemon bar and it rivaled my mom's!! We will reroute ourselves on all future trips to Colorado so that we can stop here!

The cookies are amazing! They are great to order in advanced for a party or meeting. I have done…read morethis many times and everyone has loved them. My favorite is the Monster cookie. The baked breads are wonderful and so is the coffee. I enjoyed a rainy morning with a nice coffee and slice of banana bread, which is not hard to do. It's a lovely place that is welcoming and inviting with top notch service.