We stopped here twice recently while driving through to Oklahoma. First time, Butterfinger Shake (or whatever they call it) and a Root Beer float. Mine was the float. It wasn't bad, it wasn't great. The brand of root beer probably to blame. Coming back home, we stopped again. Same Butterfinger Shake, but this time I wanted something with chocolate in it and ended up with a medium Cherry Mudslide. First, I can't imagine getting a larger (although I probably will next time haha) because the medium is pretty big considering how much toppings are included. It was probably the best ice cream treat I've ever had. I seriously might have to drive back to Spangles to get it again (probably not, but definitely will find Spangles when I'm out and about again and order the same thing). One star off for how messy it was when it was handed to me. I'm in a car with all this goop flowing out because the put the lid on with cherries and stuff on the rim of the cup. I ended up basically making a diaper out of 100 napkins to protect myself and the car. read more

Loved this place! The service was awesome and the food was really good . I got a combo for $11.49, and it was more than enough for one adult -- such a great deal . I tried the Minute Maid lemonade , and it was super fresh and delicious. The restaurant was very clean, including the restrooms , which is a big plus . And the ice cream was amazing ! Definitely a 5‑star experience and I'll be coming back read more

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The ice dispenser on the soda machine has black and brown buildup on it. Pieces of it end up in the ice in the drink The staff is friendly and they even deliver the food to the table but all I could think about was the disgusting soda machine read more

Spangles - Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Pancakes - Fast Food Near Me - Emporia, Kansas

I haven't had Spangles in years. What a treat!! We recently moved to Lee's Summit from Las Vegas. We drove down to visit our friends in Galva, KS. On the way, we stopped @ Spangles. It was amazing, as I remember! The sourdough sandwhiches have a little less butter these days, but that's okay. The turkey sandwich is hard to beat. Also the mushroom and Swiss steak burger is outstanding! Their fries are the best in the world of fast food and always have been. It was so good we stopped there again on the way home. Delish! The Steven family has had an excellent tradition since 1978! read more

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The food is amazing!! It's got that 1950s vibe going... straight out of Greese Lightening maybe! Grilled cheeses with tomatoes, bacon, Good ol' Fashion American Cheese on delicious white bread. The staff is amazing, the service is impeccable. Next time I'm passing through Kansas, I'll be back! Taytan is great at his job! read more

Was refused service because they were getting ready to close and the machine had been shut off

Thank you for being open on Memorial Day and later than most everyone else. Really enjoyed the Garlic Parmesan burger and fries.

This was the cleanest "fast food" business I've ever visited. Their breakfast menu was a thing of beauty. Someone should tell their manager, "job well done." I will be stopping here when I'm around from now on. read more

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I love their food. This past visit I ordered 1 combo & 2 breakfast sandwiches. Order was out very quickly. The burger wasn't hot enough to melt the cheese & the breakfast sandwiches weren't even as warm as the burger. Food was decent but cool temperature. Fries were hot drink was cold. Price was okay. read more

Review by my 5 year old: "I loved my burger and my treat was very good (turtle slide). I also liked my lemonade I had. The lady that took my order was nice and talked with me about my Elsa sticker I had on my face. This place is great! I also like that they decorated with a big ice cream cone!" read more

YAS Best eats of the century award The Store Value Village would be proud 17/10 rub a dub dub thanks for the least nasty food to ever be made yas read more

I wish I could give this place more than 3 stars. The food was just ehh. But the people and service was top notch. The motto of quality, made to order, and my favorite: "we don't serve billions, we serve individuals" was a great thing to see. They do seem to care. I had the breakfast and it wasn't great. I hope the burgers would be better and I am sure they are. They also serve alcohol which was odd. read more

This was a stop off the highway on the way to Kansas City... We were pleased! Got our food Togo and it was speedy Service!! Only issue we had was while traveling...The need for napkins was Warrented. BBQ western burger was super saucy ...I know it was to have sauce however ours may have been excessive. Needless to say we did have a pleasant experience and will return when we come through again and need a snack. Those fries were so good!!!! read more

Spangles - Yum....Thank me later - Fast Food Near Me - Emporia, Kansas

Review is for the milkshake only. I love their milkshake because unlike other fast food chains their fruit milkshakes have the flavor of real fruit blended and not a syrup or powder. It had the right consistency and I've enjoyed both Strawberry and strawberry banana milkshakes driving pass. read more

found a black females hair in my 1yo daughters food and yes the food was replaced but i did not see those girls put their hair up

Good fries! It appears they put an extra bit of crispness on (like the old BK fries - only better). The burger is good too. Service takes a bit longer than an average McDs but this place is a step up. I recommend a sourdough bun and not the standard one. I would have given 4 stars but they serve Pepsi and not Coke. read more

We stopped in and had Wild Cherry sundaes. THEY WERE THE BEST!!!!! The staff was very helpful and upbeat, a hard thing to find these days. Thanks for making our afternoon! read more

This place is so cool! You can get a burger, fries, a shake & a margarita! The fries come with different seasonings to choose from. They also have boneless wings. They have a little bit of everything here. The food was flavorful and fast. We will definitely be stopping here whenever we come back to Emporia. read more

My husband and I ate here a few months ago. We were drawn in by the margaritas. We'd never heard of such a thing at a fast food restaurant! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We loved the fries sprinkled with garlic Parmesan. I brought our two grandchildren here last week knowing they'd enjoy the fries. We all ordered something different and enjoyed everything. After doing some shopping, we came back for dessert. Yum Yum! One of the employees, Chris, makes you feel extra special. She's a delight. read more

Tasty food. Drink machine was kind of sticky, nozzles needed cleaning, but the staff was nice & service was quick.

Home to steakburger enthusists and other specialties. This was my first time trying spangles and I was amazed how savory the burgers were. I tried the 1/3 lb sourdough mushroom swiss steakburger and I wanted to order another one! The sourdough buns perfectly aligned the goodnes of the mushrooms and steakburger. I also had ranch flavored fries, which you are able to choose from different seasoning for the fries. Great food and great service! read more

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My first time at Spangles... I was surprised by the gal that greeted me and took my order. Her name was Chris. She had a big smile and was very nice. She seemed truly happy that I came in and she seemed happy to be there. If more places had someone like Chris I think they would attract a little more business. Anyway I got a double cheese burger with onion rings at 8 in the morning. And I have to say it was delicious. I'd never heard of spangles but I will definitely be back to them if I have the chance. The burgers are great. read more

Wanting a healthy option, I ordered the oriental chicken salad which was VERY disappointing... mostly huge white chunks of iceberg lettuce. Just spoke with the manager who said she would "make note of it." read more

I've been to Spangles multiple times passing through. They're usually really good. But this time, the chicken was terrible, seasoned with an entire shaker full of pepper, I asked for buffalo seasoning and got 95% pepper. While my partner got chicken tenders and got the smallest chicken tender pieces. Should've gone somewhere else. Little disappointed read more

Wow. I used to eat Spangles when I lived in Wichita in the 90's. It was regularly good and innovative. This was inedible. So much sauce on the boneless "wings" (which were just cut up chicken fingers) that I couldn't eat them. And why put parmesan cheese in the sauce? Weird. Second, the side salad was terrible. It had more dressing than salad. And the American slice cut up on top? Yikes read more

60,s Diner decor with vast variety of freshly cooked food. Decent prices for the size of meals they produce too.

Delicious, savory, mouth-watering burgers with . The prices are abit much but sooo worth the . I wasn't disappointed at all. read more

Spangles - Delicious jalapeno burger and FRIES. Pricey but worth IT. - Fast Food Near Me - Emporia, Kansas

Either severely understaffed (intentionally or not), not preparing orders until they are ordered, or have poor protocols in place all around. If 20 people walked into the lobby, they would sink. Also tend to put door dash orders on the back burner while multiple drive thru orders will be made in the meantime. read more

Perfect shakes and tasty burgers. Sometimes simple wins. Great service too. There are several options for the ice cream, the shake was amazing. Classed up the typical fast food spot. read more

During a drive through Missouri, we were looking for a fast food place that was unique to the area. We found this place on Yelp and wanted to give it a try. It was easy to get to, and a nice change "the usual" go to fast food joints. Our burgers were great, and I loved the option of putting seasoning on my fries (I had Parmesan garlic). The kids meal was a hit, and came with an Oreo ice cream sandwich, which my daughter loved. We didn't have any other ice cream, but they had a lot of options for ice cream drinks and desserts. Yummy stop! read more

Staff always greets you when you walk in "Welcome to Spangles". Food is good and service is fast. But, had a great experience!

I've never gotten such good service at a fast food place. The food even looked like the pictures. An employee made rounds checking on customers to see if they were satisfied, and gave out mints, lol. Best Spangles I've even been to. read more

Holiday traveling, overnight stay in Emporia, KS led us to Spangles. Great burgers, fries and shakes. Fresh, made-to-order, which is always good. Other menu items include chicken strips, gyros and seasonal Frito chili pie ensuring a selection for whole family, i.e. picky kids. Decor was a fun 1950s setting featuring a coat rack at booths for those cold mid-western months. Clean environment, friendly staff, this place is a winner whether you're staying the night or just passing through. read more

Burger and fries are just...ok. Buuuuut wait until fall/winter when they serve the Frito Chili Bowl & Grilled cheese with tomato soup and an otherwise so-so fast food joint tops my list of favorites. Those two menu items are amazing! When winter ends, so do my visits to Spangles. read more

The fries are amazing, lets start off with that. They open up at 6am, starting off with breakfast until 11am. They serve bagels, eggs, sausage, and a dish called a breakfast bowel with gravy, cheese, one of your choice of meats, and hashbrown coins. They also have a breakfast dollar menu, 3 items for $3. Their breakfast is nice, the only complaint to be honest is the eggs taste like (probably are?) they are from a shake instant breakfast mix container. They also serve a orange juice slush drink, unique but tasty and cool. But as a cool bonus, they do serve some breakfast items after 11am, such as a Breakfast Club with got ham, bacon, cheese, and eggs one a soft Pita bread (its a soft flat bread kinda like a tortilla but thicker and fluffy) Their lunch and dinner menu provide an array of foods from the common hamburger, to a sourdough philly cheese steak sandwich. They have food for everyone, chicken strips, sandwiches, $3 items for $3 (with burgers, fries, salads, and more) and its all very fairly priced. They provide very lovely portions, their hamburgers easily trumps most other fast food places. The drive through is a bit slow, slower by a few minutes compared to other fast food stops simply because of the quality. They cook everything right there for you so it tastes fresh. They are also very friendly, if they dont say thank you at least two times, you get a free ice cream. I much prefer to eat inside. They keep it nice and cool, and have a very fun old fashioned theme to it. Each table has its own coat rack, a fun unique addition. They also have one of the staff walk around with mints and toothpicks for your dining pleasure. Like most fast food places, it does provide free wifi, nice for anyone who like to work and eat. In my opinion, it feels much more like a fast pace restaurant inside than a fast food stop. Overall, its a very lovely establishment, and I recommend it for anyone who likes american style food. I would give it 5 stars for the quality, but as the previous poster said, no coke. read more

For the price, as good as you're gonna find. The $5 meal deal is surprisingly good and you feel like you've had enough food. Everything was good. read more

I love Spangles. The employees always seem to be happy. I normally only get breakfast there when I'm traveling in Kansas and their breakfast bowls are great. I like the good strong iced tea they provide also. Guess I'll have to start trying the lunch and dinner items too. read more

Had breakfast there on April 17th 2015. Wish we wouldn't have, sourdough steak egg and cheese pack with coffee, French toast sticks and coffee! Sandwich was awful! Tough piece of meat, funny tasting eggs, hardly any cheese, sourdough bread was fried to long, burnt bread aftertaste. French toast sticks were completely flavorless! Coffee extremely strong. Three sugars in one cup and you couldn't taste any sweet! Thankfully passing through emporia so won't be going back. One star really one to many stars!!! read more

I don't usually eat at Spangles™ because I think the food is way too salty, but I was in the neighborhood this morning and thought I'd go through the drive-thru to try a sandwich that had been highly recommended. I asked the young lady if they were serving lunch yet (10:47) and she said "yes." I ordered and proceeded to the window. AFTER taking my money she told me they had just started lunch and it would be a few minutes, so pull up to the yellow line. I politely told her that it would have been nice if she had mentioned that there would be a wait either when I had asked if they were serving lunch or at least before I had paid. I calmly explained that the idea behind a drive-thru is that most people who use it are in a bit of a hurry and had I known there was going to be a wait I would have just gone on about my biz. The old wagon tends to overheat, and it was about 90 degrees, so I shut it off and waited... A "few" minutes became a little over 5, then a little over 10 minutes. When I got to my office I opened the bag and---you guessed it---the order was WRONG. Wow. read more