Yall - run to Darna for their Turkish coffee and their french fries!!!…read more Darna delivers one of the most consistently impressive Mediterranean dining experiences in the Kansas City metro area. The Turkish coffee is undeniably the best in the region--rich, bold, and brewed to absolute perfection. Equally spectacular are the french fries, tossed in a signature seasoning blend that achieves an ideal balance of crispness and flavor, elevating them far beyond standard sides. The rest of the menu is just as superb. The falafel bowl, beef gyro, earthy lentil soup and tender, expertly rolled grape leaves round out an exceptional meal. Beyond the food, the service is remarkably warm, friendly, and attentive without ever feeling intrusive. Whether stopping in for a quick coffee break or a full Mediterranean spread, Darna sets a high bar for both culinary quality and hospitality.

I placed a to go order online. The Spanakopita was really good. It is filled with spinach and feta…read morecheese. It was flaky and cooked just right. I'd give it a 8.5/10. I had the lamb kabobs with rice and veggies. I believe the overall dish could have used a bit more seasoning. Additional cucumber yogurt sauce would have been nice as well. I'd give the dish a 6/10. Can't speak to the customer service as my interaction with staff with was extremely brief. However, the service wasn't horrible.

We have been visiting Popi's about weekly now since the first review. They have consistently been…read moreattentive, responsive, caring, and clean. Our visits recently have been on June 2, 9, 15, 22, 29 and so far July 8, 11. That is a testament to their delicious food, ample servings, and friendly personnel. For servers, on most days we have had Angelica, a couple times we have had different servers and have been good as well. Our selections have become pretty regular meaning we have been pretty much ordering the same thing as we enjoy them so much. I get the Fajitas Popi's ($20.25) which includes meats of chicken, beef, chorizo, and shrimp. It always comes out sizzling with a protector pad on the handle to prevent burning. An example of the quantity of meat included are 6 jumbo shrimp or 8 large shrimp in the mix and about 3 tablespoons of chorizo, as well as a nice complement of chicken and beef. It seems like at least five to six ounces of each. Vegetables include grilled and sliced bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. My wife gets the Chicken Fajitas ($18.25) which includes a very nice amount of sliced chicken (seems like about at least 1/2 pound), as well as the grilled peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Each fajita platter comes with a second plate that includes beans, rice, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce. In addition, 3 foil wrapped tortillas are provided wrapped in foil to keep them to and moist, choice of flour or corn. As mentioned, the food quantity is very good, especially for a single serving. My Fajitas Popi's had twice as much meat and vegetables on it for a single serving than we received at a restaurant on a trip that was supposedly a serving for two. Popi's definitely gives great bang for the money! It has been sufficient for us to take home half of each of our platters to eat at home for a meal another day, and it is all still very tasty and moist. We can hear the clattering of the knives and necessary utensils, and the sizzle of the food, to make freshly cooked fajitas. The sound and the ultimate taste is obvious. Freshly made tortilla chips are served in a basket, as well as a very nicely seasoned (mildly spicy) salsa served in a bottle with small bowls provided upon seating, and free refills of both are provided throughout. The chips are nice and light, not heavily salted, and have retained their crispiness even a couple days later at home (we place them in a sealed bowl when we get home). We can barely get bagged chips to stay crisp that long after opening a bag, so we really enjoy Popi's chips. Besides the menu on the website, they have a different special each day that is written on a marker board on the wall immediately across from the door so easily seen upon entering. One day may be enchiladas, another a burrito, and so on. Tuesday is tacos as mentioned in my previous post. As for menu items, so far we have had the Fajitas Popi's, Chicken Fajitas, Steak Fajitas, and Burritos. All have been excellent, seem to be freshly made, and would order them again. We hope to try some other items in the future but can state the fajitas and burritos are definitely good, and a great value for the money. Every once in awhile Popi has a few moments to come out to check on things. He is friendly, smiles, says hello, and is not intrusive but seems to enjoy seeing people enjoying his preparations. I hope to remember to take photos of some of these items to provide a visual of the items. Sorry, I am not a big photo person, even of myself, so my goal is to enjoy the food I am at a place for. In the meantime, if you want Mexican that is fresh and properly made, Popi's is a place to definitely consider.

Saturday nights..... singing Elvis impersonator, i was unaware Saturday nights was this event, the…read morearea where this person singing is the size of a living room and we have the volume up and singing like we're play at AT&T stadium. You're unable to talk, you have to point to the item or items on the menu to your server so they know what you want to eat and drink. Again I was unaware of this Saturday night event and obviously certain people enjoy it and that's great but if you're coming here on a Saturday to try and to have conversation with out using sign language and pointing to items on menu because your server can't hear you then don't come here on a Saturday night. I think we got here around 6pm and he was still going at 8pm so I don't know what time he stops. The food was good. The Elvis singer in my opinion singing in a living room size room with the volume set like he was singing in a stadium not my cup of tea. Again this is just my opinion so I know not to go to this restaurant on a Saturday night.

My granddaughter loves the hot pot and is 10 years old. We have been here several times and had…read morethe nicest waitress. The food is delicious and we had plenty to take home.

We loved this place. The soup is hot pot style. You get your broth in one pot, noodles in a bowl,…read moreveggies in more bowls, and meat on the side. You assemble it and chow down. I recommend the curry soup. Nice bold flavor. It was the recommendation by the server. Everyone we've been serviced by has been great. It's a pretty chill environment. Nice and quiet. The soup is large. We generally split it between two people if we get an appetizer. GF noodles available. And they taste great.

This review is for lunch at the bar for two on a Saturday in mid-August…read more service: Elizabth B. was our waitstaff and she was great. Very professional and prompt. Place was packed, but she didn't miss a beat. bar: Outstanding beer list, including Hop Butcher (Chicago) New School Hawaii Vibes IPA. Their tap list includes a style for everyone's interest. Big emphasis here on cocktails. Elizabeth put together a stunning Cosmo ($10!) for my wife. food: My wife's half Baja Turkey and soup-of-the-day, Chicken Noodle, with chips ($12) was outstanding. My half Not Your Mama's BLT and tomato bisque with chips (also $12) was equally fantastic. details: This is a relatively small restaurant with choice of inside, outside, and bar seating. Of note, the host also seats the bar, it's not open seating at the bar. There was a 20-minute wait at 1pm on a Saturday. Street parking outside in NOTO. There is a 3% surcharge if you pay with credit card.

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.

A very sterile looking Panera in the dining area. Somebody else on here mentioned it feels like a…read moreschool cafeteria, and it unfortunately does. Zero privacy at all- you're just all out in the open on display- it's definitely jarring. Buuuuuut the food was good, and they made no mistakes w our orders. Panera's iced coffee is one of my favorite iced coffees. Love that they brew it fresh all day.

I liked the efficient service and the delicious salad during my opening week dine-in lunch visit…read more The Mediterranean greens with grains salad - add chicken ($11.68) was ready just four minutes after I ordered at one of the three order kiosks. Unfortunately, there was initially no chicken, but that was quickly remedied when I pointed it out. The salad was nicely sized in a 9" x 2.5" bowl and accompanied by a warm French baguette. There was plenty of tasty, lean, white chicken and fresh veggies with a tasty dressing - nice! Every employee I encountered was pleasant and helpful. I also received a satisfaction check from a manager. I found the dining area to be clean and nice with background music. I also noticed a monitor for checking the status of your order inside, along with a patio and a drive-thru lane for picking up online orders outside. The Panera app offers frequent discounts and easy ordering. Overall, I'm thinking 3.5 stars and rounding up for the good service.

Saw about this place online and had to try it out. I got the ribeye sandwich with a crème brûlée…read morefor desert and my wife got the Alfredo pasta and a crème brûlée for desert. I ordered online and went through their drive thru. Super easy process and the woman in the drive thru was super nice. The sandwich was very tasty. It came with a sauce on the side but I didn't need any. The Asian pickles gave me enough flavor. The steak was good, had an ok amount of fat on it, but small amounts are no issues for me. My wife tried the Chicken Alfredo and she loved it. I think it was good, maybe the one-cheese kind of Alfredo called the Cacio e Pepe, don't get me wrong, it's very good, but the chicken probably isn't fresh, and the flavor is good. Not what I'm used to. But very good. NOW, the crème brûlée was AMAZING!!!!!! Totally worth the 4.50 each. Will I eat here again, sure. I'll give some of the other foods a try...but the crème brûlée will be a staple.

My opening week dine-in lunch experience was good, with a tasty, high-quality dish at a reasonable…read moreprice. My beef noodle dish ($10.99) was served just eight minutes after I ordered at the bar, where the service was accommodative and still getting up to speed on order entry. The dish had a tasty sauce, delicious noodles, a good variety of veggies and a good amount of delicious, lean, seasoned, perfectly cooked beef - nice! I only wish the portion had been a little larger. I found the dining area to be clean and recently remodeled, with sound coming from one TV tuned to a sports channel inside. I also noticed a drive-thru lane outside. They opened eight minutes late and the employees took the parking spots closest to the entrance - not cool. I also noticed a 4% credit card surcharge. Overall, I'm thinking 3.5 stars and rounding up for the delicious dish.

Just had a really great experience at Olive Garden and had to share…read more I ordered the chicken and shrimp carbonara and split it with my mom. There is a $6+ charge for splitting a meal, which shows up as a "salad" on the bill. That part was a little frustrating--especially since it feels like a lot for something that's already part of the meal. I could understand maybe $3-$4 since it does add a bit of extra work for the kitchen, but $6 feels a bit steep. Still, it is what it is. On the bright side, the carbonara is absolutely the best thing on the menu in my opinion. Super rich, flavorful, and easily something I'd order again. And of course, the breadsticks were warm, soft, and just as good as always. My mom and sister each ordered cocktails (watermelon and green apple), and I ended up trying both. They were really good--especially the watermelon one, which we'd been recommended for a while by our wax lady. It definitely lived up to the hype. Service was also excellent. Our waitress was attentive without being overbearing--our waters were always refilled, she checked in at the right times, and even the manager was walking around making sure everything was good. Overall, it was a great experience and I'd definitely go back. Sorry no pictures I forgot!

Food was great, waitress was wonderful as well. We wanted pasta for dinner & didn't feel like…read morecooking, so we stopped here. Everything went well, and we even got our dinner paid for by a wonderful stranger! Twas a great start to the new year! Sn: we also had two entrées and a kids meal. First entrée was Seafood Alfredo, second entrée was Chicken Tortellini , and the kids meal was Chicken Alfredo with grapes as her side. (All not pictured)

We got the shawarmbaa and the loaded hummus plate -- both were divine! We knew it was going to be a…read moregreat meal the moment they brought us a freshly baked pita as soon as we sat down (and it was amazing). The service was well above top notch and exceeded our expectations by every measure. Special shoutout to Bailey, who was genuinely invested in making sure our first experience at Meddys didn't disappoint -- she succeeded. The decor is fun and inviting, and the vibes are an A++. This is now a non-negotiable stop every trip to KC. Hope to see one in Des Moines soon!!

I thought the food, service, and ambience were all good because I have low expectations because…read morethis is Missouri. Their hummus dishes could use some more meat, though. I got a tiny portion of meat on my hummus.

Super cute tearoom with a large variety of teas to choose from and various sandwiches, salads,…read moresoups and desserts. Everything I ate was delicious, especially the Waldorf chicken salad sandwich. While there is a lot of seating for a tea room, I would definitely make a reservation since it does get very busy on Saturdays!

Third time here for their afternoon tea special event; I come with my mom and sister (and sometimes…read moreniece) for a fun, relaxing girls' day out. The people are super nice and the food and tea never disappoint! The only negative would be the limited parking available.