We were told it was okay to sit in the back room, so we did. It was about halfway through dinner…read morerush. The lady who told us we could sit in the back followed us back but didn't offer us menus or anything. We sat for probably at least 10 minutes as staff came and went stocking the freezers and such. Finally located menus. Finally a server brought another table their food and noticed us sitting there. I ordered a mushroom swiss burger with fries, which was on special for $5. Mom ordered a ham salad and paid $2 upcharge to add egg. The food came out a lot faster than it took to order it. The burger and curly fries were very good, especially considering the price. The salad had a lot of toppings, and a bit of cut ham. The $2 egg was a sliced boiled egg that they'd forgotten until she reminded the server. The big salad was served on a small plate, which made it difficult to mix up and corral as Mom ate it. I'm not much of a fan of shredded lettuce, but at least their lettuce did seem very fresh. I can see why they stay busy with those special lunch prices. The food was quite good for the price. It's not anything fancy, but seemed clean and more popular than the other restaurants in town.

Saddlerock was recommended by our rental host and we weren't disappointed. Everything was what I…read moreexpected from a real breakfast place. The bonus was the fresh baked toast varieties. It gets even better... When we entered we noticed a sign that they were closing early for a day or two for a wedding. After we ate we drove to the tall grass prairie National Park for a hike. When we returned I realized that I had left my charge card at the restaurant. We drove over on the chance that someone might be staying late for clean up but no such luck. While parked out front getting ready to call and cancel the card a relative of the owner came from next door to check on us. She had her hair up in a scarf getting ready for the wedding festivities. She opened up and found my card and had her grandson run it out to me. Saved me a lot of headaches. Love Saddlerock! Great food and great people. Next morning, wedding day, we ate at another breakfast spot with a line of grumpy locals who were wishing Saddlerock was open. WE are wishing the newlyweds a great future.

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.

Was greeted and seated promptly drinks at the table under 2 minutes…read more I ordered jalapeno popers for an appetizer and steak salad for an entre Appetizer was OK not great The salad had a completely under cooked old steak on it that had a pungent taste I spit it out reported it to my waitress and they took it back and the cook just seared it up more. Not pleasant at all ruined the whole meal.

A true hidden gem in Kansas…read more The menu brings a vintage Route 66 vibe with a classic Kansas twist that makes the whole experience feel nostalgic in the best way. Everything is made fresh to order, so don't expect a quick in-and-out meal unless you call ahead. The wait is part of the process, and honestly, it shows in the quality. If you are vegan or vegetarian, there are a few things to be aware of. The menu can be a bit misleading. The grill top and utensils are shared with meat, and all fried food is cooked in beef tallow. That means fried items are not vegan or vegetarian. If cross contamination is a concern, I recommend letting the staff know so they can change gloves and sticking with options like a salad without meat toppings. The staff was extremely friendly and happy to answer questions, which made navigating the menu much easier. I didn't notice a microwave, and it was pretty busy during my visit, but it might be worth asking if the black bean or vegan patty can be prepared separately. There are gluten free and keto options on the menu. Others in my group really enjoyed their meals, and my salad was fresh presented well. I would definitely come back. I just wish there were more clearly food prepseparated options for vegetarian and vegan dishes so more people could fully enjoy what they offer. OH and if you dare, there is a food challenge with their habanero sauce!

We stopped at Do-B's on our way to Prairie National Reserve and it lived up to my expectations…read more It's on a quiet street in Emporia and has a lot of food choices, from fish to wraps to burgers etc. It's also one of the highest rated restaurants in the area and I can definitely see why. The place gave me a fast casual eatery vibe but also a little feel of grandma's house because of this small glass showcase they had with some items in it. All food items are priced decently. I got the blackened fish with rice and fries and my husband got the Hornet Burger with fries. Both dishes were really good. The fish was cooked just right, moist and seasoned really well. The burger was also done perfectly with a juicy tasty patty. Fries were fresh and crispy...cherry on top!! Service was quick and the staff was very sweet. The restaurant was also very clean. They even have some of their own sauces and salsas for sale, plus some grab-and-go options which is nice and convenient especially for college students. Note - they also have a Do-B's reaper burger challenge which sounds fascinating. However, I don't ever think i will be able to try it ever Haha. To conclude - 5/5 for me.

The reviews for Noffy's were excellent, which is why we decided to stop and have lunch here. We had…read morea Turkey Hoagie and a Tradional Italian Hoagie. They were $10 each. PRO: The hoagie bread was fresh and so was the lettuce, tomato and onion. I liked the oil and vinegar too, as it reminded me of growing up in an Italian neighborhood. CON: The meat and cheese were very skimpy! It was like eating mostly salad and bread with a little bit of meat and cheese. One piece of sliced turkey and one piece of cheese was lost because the salad, oil & vinegar, and bread overpowered it. Google says that the average deli sandwich/hoagie/hero/sub has between 4oz.- 6oz. of meat and cheese on it. Noffy's does NOT! I grew up on Long Island in NY. Some NY deli's actually weigh their meat before putting the sandwich together and 6oz.- 9oz. is the norm there. The meat is more prominent than the toppings! Noffy's has it backwards! I was very disappointed. For the price, the Italian hoagie had 3 pieces of meat and 1 cheese while the Turkey Hoagie only had 1 of each. I would have expected 3 pieces of turkey and 1 cheese so at least it was even with the Italian hoagie for the same price. They need to do better!

Super cute atmosphere. Great service. And the best chicken salad sandwich I have ever had! Just an…read moreawesome place! Love it!!!

Customer service and food were great! They're busy but so worth the wait. Food was ready within 10…read moremins of ordering.

Portions are incredible in this lil gem. Food was very good. Wish they used their sausage patty in…read moretheir gravy. Friendly waitress. Service tad slow overall but definitely check it out.

Ordered a BLT with a side salad. Plenty of bacon. Service was good. Place is bright and inviting.read more

Was in town to visit Eisenhower Presidential Library and Seelye Mansion and stopped by here for…read morelunch. It's a casual family-owned one room restaurant whose patrons seem to be mostly locals. This is always a good thing. They serve breakfast all day, numerous burgers, sandwiches, and various plates. We ordered the reuben and BLT sandwiches and the catfish plate with mac n cheese. The veggie of the day was green beans. Everything was good except for the mac n cheese, which didn't taste very fresh -- you can tell the pasta and cheese had become coagulated. It wasn't creamy cheesy as good quality mac n cheese should be. Wasn't even homemade. And the green beans? Straight from the can! It was mushy and bland. Who wants to eat soggy green beans?! This was rather disappointing. Service was straightforward. Free parking in their small lot but also ample street parking.

I love this place - great food and drinks and super friendly staff. The burgers are the bestread more

The place has a great atmosphere in an iconic area of the Flint Hills. So much potential to be a…read moretrue destination for anyone between KC and Wichita. Perfect place to watch Chiefs football or a Royals game.

We had a great experience at Amanda's on Saturday morning! We were in town for the Wild West Gravel…read moreFest and stopped in before the race to fuel up. We we're greeted with smiles from Amanda and her team, just like every person that came in after us. As a couple from a small town, we know what it's like to know everyone, but Amanda knew EVERYONE. It was so nice to be in a charming bakery with great food and kind people. Without a doubt, we would recommend giving Amanda's a try.

A very nice surprise in Abilene! Just two minutes from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential…read moreLibrary and Museum, the exterior is a little understated but such great service and the food was very solid! A pleasant surprise for us and we encourage you to eat there!

Clean, well-designed shop with a lot of local products. Staff are always friendly. Have had…read moresandwiches here and recently brought a niece and nephew by for some ice cream.

The food was good,not great. My husband and daughter liked theirs a lot,I got the Ruben and it said…read moreit was grilled,it wasn't. The Ruben was done on a panini press,so it was warm and they didn't grill it with any butter on the bread so the bread never got crispy and also very little thousand island dressing on the sandwich. I also got the potato salad on the side which was a little pod that was commercially made,not homemade.

This was amazing. Found it after our first choice was a washout and couldn't have been happier. The…read morepizza we order was light and fresh and the radius salad was huge. Our server was very attentive. Not many NA options but they were game to concoct what ever I wanted.

This place was amazing. I did a beer flight and leaned towards the lighter beers this time in terms…read moreof favorites. The sweet and spicy chicken sandwich was delicious but it was actually the broccoli salad that blew me away, which are words I never thought I'd say. My wife enjoyed her blackberry salad and we shared a porter crème brûlée!! Our waiter Corbin was awesome and overall it was just a good experience and we look forward to coming back whenever we're in Emporia!