In town for a few days and gave J's Carry Out a try and boy are we glad we did. We arrived during…read morethe lunch rush and they were pretty crowded but even so the staff was super friendly and attentive. Our food came out quickly and was hot and delicious. Menu has something for everyone. Drink refills are plentiful and everyone got a free ice cream cone at the end of our meal!

We are from out of town and just happened to wander in. This was one of the best burgers I've had…read morein a very long time. Staff is super attentive and friendly. We didn't realize it when we walked in but an ice cream is included with your meal. We will definitely be back the next time we come through.

This is an unbelievable story. My wife and I drove 6 hours from Texas to take our daughter out to…read moredinner for her 21st birthday. Champs was a place we had never visited. My wife and daughter both ordered the bacon ranch wrap. When the food arrived after a couple of bites they realized they got the wrong wraps. When we mentioned the restaurants mistake, they accused us of lying and refused to make it right. To get the correct order, we would have to pay for all four. We thought there was some miscommunication going on but the acting manager doubled down and increasingly became more hostile. We have never experienced anything like it. Avoid this place.

Stumbled across Champs passing through the town of Emporia. Enjoyed the setting and staff from the…read morecoffee shop to the restaurant was on point.

Went all in on the two best things on the menu: the fried chicken and the chicken fried steak…read more The fried chicken was perfectly crispy, not greasy at all, and piping hot and juicy inside. This is the kind of place that's been frying chicken for 50+ years and absolutely knows what they're doing. And the pie... honestly spectacular. Probably the best pie I've ever had. I can't think of another place that even holds a candle to it. The peach pie is made with fresh real peaches, and the five berry pie is loaded with real fruit -- not canned filling. 100% worth the stop. You should go here.

Good food, good service. Love their Chicken....., also good french fries and really good onion…read morerings.......

They have specials every day! I got the most delicious rib tip plate on Thursday with 2 sides for…read more10 bucks! So much delicious meat I couldn't even eat all the rib tips! They were yummy and messy! Make sure you get napkins! So good they are finger licking good ! My husband got a combo 3 meat plate and he loved it too! Service staff are really nice. Treat you like family. Never been to this place before but I felt like I was home. Lots of locals being called by name. It's a place you can bring family and friends and have a good time and eat well. Nobody is going to leave hungry for sure!

This is my first review so I will organize the hearts so you know my opinion…read more (black (A)/fill in) good (gray(B)/half filled in) mid (white(C)/blank) bad FoodC: The food kinda tastes rotten and burnt especially the fries, the chicken strips were so hot I burnt my mouth, and I don't know if I was sick but I throw up outside. ( that's why there a picture of bubbles for TADC sticking out his tongue because that was the face I made while throwing up) Service A: it's great. Price and valueB: it's bit questionable, like why is the chicken strips $7.25 for 2 but $8.25 for 3 I don't know if the fries go with the chicken or not but it the fries didn't come with the chicken strips shouldn't it be $10.90, but I'm all right because the food kinda affordable, also can we talk about the portions like why are the chicken strips so huge but the fries were super tiny like even tinier than most places kids menus. AtmosphereA: there's the right amount of background noise, the tables were clean. The seating was great. ( besides some ribs on the couch table,) OverallB: it's a great place to eat in the hipster part of town just don't get the chicken strips. (Edit: it's like 4 AM when I'm writing this I threw up again really bad and I have very bad constipation, and they only reason why I'm up at like 4 AM is because I was watching Turning Red but I'm thinking I'm Meilin Lee, Pomni from TADC is Miriam, Spamton G. Spamton from Deltarune is Abby, and SPC 049 is Priya. And ohh yeah Naomi from animal Crossing is there for some reason, the story takes place in 2016, and we go to a Bruno Mars concert.) (edit edit: sorry I updated the rating system to letters instead of heart emojis cause emojis don't work)

Been there a coupe times. Ordered cheeseburger and fries first time...great. Ordered…read morechicken-fried-chicken and potatoes the second visit . . Waste of Money. Not even a third side and it was about $20. Restaurant is clean and has great atmosphere, but food isn't anything you can't find anywhere else. However, if you want to say that you've ate at the Oldest Restaurant west of the Mississippi, then a it's worth a visit.

We had a new waitress but she hustled and was very friendly. She has a great personality…read more I thought the rib eye was tough for a rib eye. Not the best but not bad or anything. Others reported the prime rib was good. It's a rustic old building, as expected.

I hope I'm reviewing the right location! I believe they are recently changed their name, dropping…read moreSchrockbier, but the signage inside the store isn't fully updated. At any rate, we were welcomed by a wonderful server, she was attentive and so nice. On a side note, she handed us the credit card machine to pay, and quickly walked away when we got to the tip screen to give us space without pressuring us. A nice reprieve in the current tipping culture:) But to the most important part - the bbq! Everything was absolutely delicious. I had chicken, husband had meatloaf. All of our side choices were so good. And they have a lovely patio too!

Workers are so nice and food was delicious and quick. Love their burnt ends and the broccoli salad…read morewas a surprise hit! Sweet and refreshing, I wish I had more than just a side of it. Would definitely come back next time I'm in Emporia!

This place has been around since I was a teenager and has been there for all major events in my…read morelife! The best food every- the egg rolls are the best ever. My favorite is the chicken fried rice Alice or Mama Ma as I call her is the best. Service here is always so great and personal. In fact Alice knows me and my order! The the restaurant itself is so cool. Amazing when it first opened I am sure it has aged but I love it anyways!

Have you noticed that truly great Americanized Chinese food has gotten really hard to find?…read more I've long wondered whether it was my tastebuds changing from childhood, or if the food is actually different today, whether because of generational changeover, ingredient sourcing, or something else entirely. Like the impact stemming from one extremely dubious report of one guy who said he was sleepy one time and then everyone freaked out over MSG. Anyway, it's hard! And it may just be me, but most of the Chinese restaurants I am encountering these days are rather spartan affairs: cinderblock walls with faded off-white drop ceilings and food to match. It can hit the spot. Some even manage to be good. But it feels rare. House of Ma is a family run restaurant that is a local institution. During our visit we heard multiple people of multiple generations mention they had come here since their youth. It shows. We arrived right before the restaurant opened for the evening, and as the first people inside, we could see the care that had gone into the space, the dining room practically echoed with busy nights and celebrations from years gone by. The decor is great, in a classic way. It's really lovely. You don't see this much today, I wonder what it would cost to outfit a dining room ceiling like they've done. It is immersive, a great use of space. Our server was kind and helpful. The menu was simple, a classic of its own. We got the dinner combination 2. I was a little confused by the beef in foil, but others seem to really love it. For me it was... fine? I'd have been interested to try that same meat wrapped in a dumpling instead of metal. The rest was decent enough. I can see how this would be a major source of local nostalgia. Next time I'm in the area I'd enjoy swinging by again. I would order something different, hopefully I'm able to find a magical nostalgia-inducing item on the menu of my own. At some point, there will be a generational shift at House of Ma. A torch will be passed. I hope whoever picks it up respects the space and all the effort that went into building it. It's a jewel.

Small little family place. Great food! Irma has been doing…read moreit right for a long time. Try a real coke from Mexico! Ice cold and with real sugar. They will give you great service and fill you up too.

Hole in wall spot in Emporia. Not too far from the downtown area. You can enjoy your food outside…read moreor inside, small seating area. The folks here are very friendly. I had the enchilada platter with rice and beans. It was quite tasty. Not too much variety for beverages but they do have Jarritos! Stop in and enjoy.