Burgers are greasy but expected from a fast food type place. Salad bar is always fresh and full of a wide selection.

Live The Pad. Soup and salad bar is our go-to lunch. The chicken fried steak is another favorite. read more

I generally cannot stand cheesecake. I think it is gross with a weird consistency. But OMG I had some at The Pad and immediately ordered another slice. Then went back each day after that for several days just for the cheesecake. I thought the tenderloin was very dry. The cheeseburgers are perfection. But go for the cheesecake. And a burger. And to say goodbye to your diet. read more

Have a defibrillator close by. Really bad for you, but really good. The classic catch 22. I think... Anyway, this place hasn't changed in 30 years and that's part of its charm. Good food, reasonable price- a Topeka staple. If there is such a thing. read more

One great burger place not ruined by Triple D. Can't beat the tenderloin anywhere. Love the curly Q fries. I do wish they had table service. Only cause I'm lazy. read more

great local restaurant. I am never disappointed and always have plenty of food options to choose from. 5 stars!

Outstanding local place to go!! We were from out of town and decided to give it a try. Turned out to be a car show when we got there and still got our food out quick. Go check it out!! read more

Great salad bar selections. Pork tenderloin is "da bomb.com!" The cheesy cauliflower soup was great.

Classic burgers and shakes perfected. Clean, fast, and delicious. Dine in or drive through, don't let the packed house scare you off. You won't be waiting long. read more

I took my Mother Saturday night. The food was so bad I should of just through my money out the door. Overcooked hamburger fries not done. Don't think we will be back. read more

This is a staple in North Topeka. Been around forever and all North Topekans love it. They have a good salad bar, hot dogs, chili, pork tenderloin. But, you go for the burgers! If you are feeling super hungry try the double 1/2 lb. deluxe. But, bring your appetite. Very family friendly. Kids love it. You will too!! read more

Great local landmark! Order the rocket meal (cheeseburger, fries, and drink for about $6).

Great deal on burgers on Mondays! Love the Pad Burger!

Decent greasy spoon type food. One of the oldest and most talked about restaurants in Topeka. Don't go here if you are wanting something healthy, and try to stick to the things they know best like burgers and fries. read more

How can a greasy burger and a hot dog taste so bad? That's pretty difficult to mess up. Every time I've stepped into this place I've felt like I was stuck in the 70s, except there weren't obese people in the 70s. read more

One of Topeka's best restaurants to take children. Great burgers and pork tenderloins. Outstanding salad bar and soup.

Very tasty and fresh. Fast food and a great local spot. We had the pork tender sandwich, cheeseburger, onion rings, and cheese balls. Not greasy at all. Impeccably clean. Friendly staff. read more

I have been a customer of the Pad for over 40 years, dating back to when it was a walkup drivein with a picnictable in front! Nothing has really changed on the menu, still one of the best hamburgers in the midwest I highly recommend ghe JBC burger and a chocolate shake, my usual and don't forget the half price burgers on Monday! A must try for a great meal! Pork tenderloin are to die for ad well. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? read more

Pok Tenderloin the best in the USA!!!! I have been a lot of places and their is the #1 best there is! I love their burgers too!

You can't find food this good just anywhere! Everytime I'm in the area, I stop and get a burger and bbq sandwhich. The French silk pie Is on point also! read more

Parking is on the level. Staff is neither rude nor overly friendly. The fried chicken is only chicken fingers and not generous portioned. The salad bar really needs improved. It usually looks bad. However they seem to do a decent business. I order the pork tenderloin sandwich which is just mediocre. read more

The burgers are pretty darn good. Also had a pork tenderlion sandwich but it was flat and dry, also 3 times bigger than the bun.

I liked it, took my 4yr old at noon, busy but real roomy, comfortable, familyish, the big malt was big enough for 3, for real, had chicken strips wih fries, 4 strips, hot fresh. Going back soon with family and trying that huge pork t sandwich and that nice looking salid bar. Real clean, good people kinda place. SRH read more

I grew up with awesome place located in NorthTopeka. I'm a sucker for the original Pad Burger, 1/4 burger with shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, mayo, and toasted bun. Amazing taste. Locally owned and operated. Don't forget the curly fries read more

One of the best burger spots. A double with a Dr Pepper and I'm happy..

I love everything about the pad! They had great service and great food! It's also locally owned which is even better! I would definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

Never disappoints The Pad is my fave go to for quick and delicious burgers!! Glad we found it!

Best of its kind. A local family owned place- great family. Great salad bar. Try the hot pickles! Consistently good food. Clean bathrooms. There's a reason this place is always busy. read more

The cheese burger rocket meal is a go to here... order the fries with seasoning salt ... salad bar is always consistently good and they have dynamite crushed ice and delicious Pepsi , also have code red MT dew and diet dew on tap . The best frosty you'll will have ! Always good service and a clean dining experience. A Topeka classic read more

We went out of our way while traveling to Iowa to come have their signature pork tenderloin sandwich. Worst ever. The tenderloin wasn't even 1/8" thick. It was so thin, you couldn't even taste the pork. Very disappointing. My husband will have to get his pork tenderloin fix in Ogden, Iowa at The Lucky Pig. read more

One of my favorite spots in North Topeka! It's fast food with out all the commercialism we have come to know! I love their home town pride that is displayed everywhere! read more

Old fashioned service and great food. Burgers the old way and onion rings cooked to perfection with very nice flavor. Next time I'm in Topeka I will remember this place. read more

Went there for a fundraiser dinner. It was avg. Not great, but not bad. I'd go again with others but not chose it for myself.

I had a chilli dog with cheese and onions, fries and a drink all for $8.47. ??? There was a small sprinkling of onion and very little cheese. The bun was soggy and of generic quality. The hotdog was generic quality. The chilli seemed to be homemade, but had too many beans and not enough meat. The curly fries were generic and you could tell frozen. I could go to any grocery store and feed myself and my three sons better food and had left overs for less money ... Anyone who spends the money for the quality of food here is just dumb. read more

When Ray Kroc was still selling milkshake machines to the McDonald brothers, Whitey Mentzer was selling hamburgers to North Topekans. The rocket marquee that marked The Pad Carryout on N Topeka Boulevard predated all the golden arches in Topeka and continues to mark the location where the third generation of Mentzers is still selling hamburgers to hungry diners. While The Pad today is an eat-in restaurant with a full menu of bunned sandwiches, along with a well-stocked salad and soup bar, the crown jewel of the menu remains the hamburger. The Pad's burgers don't arrive in corporate semis as frozen machine-made patties in cellophane sleeves. Each hamburger is hand-formed and hits the grill as fresh ground beef. Before there were uniform combo meals sold by the billions at drive-throughs all over the world, there was - and still is - The Pad offering its juicy homemade burgers of 100% American beef, where quality is measured by the number of napkins it takes to wipe off your face, hands and elbows after the last bite. The JBC "with everything" is the quintessential American burger. read more

I'll admit, I went to the Pad while having intense cravings for greasy goodness that's really just bad for you... But didn't want a chain restaurant burger. I just so happened to be in North Topeka and see this place with hardly one parking spot available. One would think with SO many vehicles present, that this place must be pretty awesome. I went the "safe" route and got a 1/4lb cheeseburger (deluxe style which means it has lettuce, mayo, tomato, pickle, diced onions, etc.), an order of curly fries and medium DP. I noticed the cheese balls on the menu and had to give those a go as well. Sigh. I wish I could say more about this place. Perhaps the huge CO2 truck in the parking lot should have indicated that I could have avoided getting soda, as mine was completely flat. The fries are literally Ore-Ida frozen curly fries that may have been fried and covered in copious amounts of salt. The burger was OK. It satisfied my desire for the burger craving, but I had to remove the tomato because it was oddly squishy and.... just strange. As for those cheese balls - Well, I'm finding it hard to describe those. I *think* they were cheddar cheese.... Perhaps rolled in batter and fried? They were grainy. Strange. I just wasn't sure about those. Ranch dressing greatly improved the quality but that doesn't say much with all the MSG included. :-p I wish I could say more about this place, because I'm pretty sure that my fiance (who grew up in Topeka) has raved about this place and their burgers. I'll just have to find other places to distract him with in the future. read more

Amazing food! I've been going to the pad since I was born and I love this place!! Friendly workers and delicious food!! I love the chocolate frosty, cheeseburgers, fries, onion rings, and pork tenderloin sandwich!! But you really can't go wrong with anything on their menu!! read more

Great stop for a fantastic burger! Fries an Onion rings were excellent. Felt like I was in an Archie comic! Definite 5*

Quick and consistent service, with above average burgers! Fries are a little lacking, however.

Great burgers, great prices, and wonderful service. Go here for lunch at least once a month and you can get in and out in less than 30 minutes. My only complaint would be that they don't have jalapenos to put on the burgers. :( But they are still delicous without them. read more