We went for the German buffet. You pay the cashier first & then you go through the self serve buffet. It has bread, a small salad bar, 2 kinds of soup, and a small selection of Mennonite food such as vereniki with ham gravy, hot German potato salad, and sausage with sweet sauerkraut. They have a dessert bar with cookies, German chocolate cake, bread pudding and a few others. Overall it was okay. My faves were the green bean soup, the ham, the bread pudding. It was an hour round trip for us, so doubtful we'll eat here often. However, it was full of locals. It's worth a try. read more

The food was okay when I went for a German buffet on a Friday evening but the bread pudding was delicious. The inside had a old-school feel to in the inside which is a departure from the modern interiors I see these days. However, the staff was friendly and caring. Unfortunately, they have appeared to have discontinued the breakfast buffet which I was going to try some day. Oh well, maybe I'll be back for the Sunday buffet. read more

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House made breads, premium meats for sandwiches, bierocks, salad bar and a wide selection of house made soups. Topping off with a wide selection of house made pies. Friendly and helpful staff. Casual diner atmosphere. read more

The Breadbasket - German Near Me - Newton, Kansas

Local friends touted it as the place to go for German carbs and boy was it! Friday and Saturday nights they have a buffet so that was how I got to know it. There is a good salad bar and they had four or five types of bread to start it. You can buy loaves too -- they bake on site and have lots of baked goods for sell. The food buffet included a German version of pirogies or something I think called vierna or something close. My friends put ham gravy over them and while it's not beautiful, it was tasty and filling. There were also German sausages I enjoyed and sliced ham. Sauerkraut, hot potato salad and more. They have a selection of desserts included with the buffet. Pieces of cake, something called cherry moos which I had with ice cream. But I would be remiss if I didn't mention the big dessert case with things like strawberry rhubarb pie that looked amazing! read more

The food is amazing. You need to come for breakfast. Breakfast is all you can eat, there are many choices all good. The bread pudding is amazing, the cinnamon rolls are delicious and the coffee is good. You have to eat here. read more

The Breadbasket - The beach - German Near Me - Newton, Kansas

First time to get beerrock, cabbage filled bread. They are actually pretty good. Plus they have all kind of pies and buffet style breakfast and salad bar. read more

Great local spot for German food. Fresh bakery items are well worth a visit. The pie is a must choose item and the cookies are worth taking home. The staff is friendly and will recommend items for you. There is plenty of seating for groups to meet too. read more

NEVER GO HERE FOR THE LUNCH BUFFET It's a well appointed salad bar and eight kinds of soup. Don't know which one was German. I was hungry driving through Newton, went in paid $16.00 for the buffet. no entree, just soups. Got one bowl, and went back to try another, while I was out of my seat, the bus boy took my silverware and my soft drink. So I made another, and had him bring me more utensils, dined, got up for a second to get another bowl of soup, yet again, he took everything off my table yet again. This time I went to the cashier and said give me utensils. He rudely handed me one spoon. i went back for a last bowl of soup. THIS PLACE TREATED ME LIKE S$#T! GO TO REAL BUFFET SOMEWHERE, NOT A $#7T SHOW! LIKE THIS PLACE!! read more

A+ rating across the board from their ample buffet to their homey atmosphere with friendly fast service. You can tell Breadbasket is just not a business to them but a labor of love. read more

Grew up coming here and definitely worth a visit. German staples and I always enjoyed their Bohne Beroggi!

Love the cinnamon rolls. Enjoy grabbing monster cookies for the road. The buffet looked great.

As a first timer we were unsure how things worked and the staff was no help. The lady who took our order was unpleasant and sharp. I had the daily special, prime rib sliders. They were favorable but tuff & chewy. The buns were good. The fries were good. The peanut butter pie left a lot to be desired. There wasn't crust under most of the pie, it was falling all over the plate, and it was a bit too sweet (little peanut butter flavor). read more

I'm so full....so much for Keto, right out the window, but I was cold wet and tired...no more. Fresh sandwiches, soup bar, salad bar and pies...everything is better with pie. Souls made in house so everything is not made with chicken stock. Clam chowder, steak and cheese, peeper pot, pork child...and some chicken stuff too, fresh homemade bread with apple butter as a side.... Full sandwich is about $7, all you can eat soup/salad is 10, sandwich and all you can eat is $11, pie is $4/slice. Lots of meat in sandwich, soups were delicious. The Pie wasn't my fave, but it's pie so life is good. Decor is....generic and plain, but you don't come here for the furniture. Fresh and home cooked foods at a good price. Definitely worth a stop! read more

Went here for lunch with my mom and brother and really liked it. I ordered a Rueben that was made with lean pastrami, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese on rye. It was delicious! It also came with four cups for soup choices. My favorite was the chicken borscht. The place is kind of a hole in the wall, but the food was hot, fresh, and good. The absolute best thing was their bread!!!! It was so good, we bought a loaf of the vegetable bread and a jar of Peach Jelly to take home. If I lived in the area, I'd weigh 300 pounds! Really good food. Go check it out!! read more

In town for a basketball tournament in June 2017 and learned about this little spot. Purposely went for the German buffet, had to take it to-go because of the hours and our game schedule. The food is Mennonite German, they type I'm used to growing up. Sausage, zwieback, potatoes, verenikas, etc. - all was tasty! Don't watch your calorie count here...it's all about the flavor. read more

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Was very cold inside I felt like an ice cube. Food was very expensive! Service was ok the lady at the front desk was nice. The ranch for my salad was basically water. Their little bread rolls are good. read more

Best salad bar around. Their ranch dressing is amazing as well! I also had a Ruben and it didn't disappoint. My only complaint is that the older community plagues the place with snarled looks and judgment if you aren't white and have tattoos or piercings. If you look alternative at all you'll feel judged walking into this place. Staff was friendly though. 3 stars based off food. The rest could be earned if they made the place more welcoming and modern for the masses and not just the older demographic. read more

Very friendly staff and clean eatery. We were there with family from Newton. We would go again. A great menu with a variety of food.

The German Buffet is a favorite for our family. I believe it's served on Friday and Saturday nights. The vareniki and ham gravy are delicious, fresh baked breads, especially the zwieback are wonderful. All the great foods I grew up with. read more

The only reason I go to this place is the weekend German buffet, but the people behind the counter have all the pleasantness of a cold dishrag! Take a course in common courtesy! Remember you're serving the public, we are not serving you! read more

Worst German food I've ever had and I grew up in a Mennonite community. Maybe if I had ordered an entrée instead of the buffet. It would be better. it's obvious the employees don't like working there. how unfriendly they are. read more

Growing up in a German Mennonite home in Newton, KS, I was raised on bierocks, verenika, zwieback, Peabody sausage, ham gravy, and hot potato salad. The Breadbasket's Friday and Saturday buffet features this type of "German" food, not the kind of German food outsiders would expect. This place is more true to the types of food known in this region than anywhere else. It won't be easily appreciated by outsiders, but for us locals raised on this "cuisine", it's heaven. I highly recommend it to those customers who appreciate exploring authentic cultural fare of different regions of the United States with an open mind and willingness not to compare it with what they get at an Applebees. This is one of those authentic cultural hot spots that are hard to find anymore. Well worth the price! read more

Love this place. A staple of Newton. They are kind, and great food. Homemade soup, breads, pastries, and sandwiches are fantastic. Rueben is the best around. read more

Very good food especially the Borsht( reminded me of Grandma's, Zwieback, & German sausage.

Food was bland and unattractive. Service was nearly missing. No one greeted you as you came in. Young lady behind register was just standing there while a lady who was there with a bag of rolls patiently waited for acknowledgement and service. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. I would be embarrassed to do so. Dull ambiance. Not an attractive place. I've never seen borscht that is mostly chicken. Where were the beets? One dessert offering was a pastry filled with pinto beans. What is that? I've never seen "German" food like that and I've been all over Germany. read more

It's too expensive and the owners are too hard on their workers. The pie is good but the soup bar isn't.

Oh my I love many things here. The Bierocks are so good. The soup and salad bar is stocked and fresh. Then the pies are so amazing. Everything homemade and fresh. It is a must stop if you are close. read more

Great breakfast buffet, all you can eat and a wonderful variety. Cinnamon rolls are the best. Awesome pies.

Horrible food, prices are wayyy to expensive for what u get! Horrible customer service! Not clean!

I was in town and wanted to try something local instead of a chain restaurant. Found The Breadbasket on Yelp. Just wanted to grab something to go. Figured I might pick up a fresh pastry too. No pasteries. The pies looked good but I didn't get one. There were only sandwiches and soups available. Ordered the bierock to try something new and some clam chowder. The clam chowder was bland and tasteless. I have had better from a can. Set that aside to taste their specialty the bierock. Bland and tasteless also. The best part of the meal was the pickle on the side. I would not go back. read more

This place came "Highly" recommended by a local. Since I like to "hang out" where the locals do when I travel, why not. Well let's say, when you (I) walk in, you know you're in Newton, KS (take that how you may). I ordered the Bierock and Green Bean/Ham Soup (petite combo). The soup was more on the flavorful side with green beans, ham and bacon in a broth. A good choice to get your vegetables without being to heavy. The Bierock, was different. I'm not German nor have I ever eaten German food so I didn't know what to expect. Basically, it's a wheat roll filled with Cabbage, sausage and many onions. It was luke warm. The flavors could have been better if it were fresh out the oven but considering...it was okay. I would try again at another restaurant that wouldn't make me feel out of place next time. Try if you like but I can't say I recommend. A good thing is, they take American Express. Best of Luck to you. read more

The Breadbasket - Bierock and Green Bean and Ham Soup (Petite Combo). - German Near Me - Newton, Kansas

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I for one found this place perfect for a full on Teutonic carb-fest. The bierocks here are spot on, and the German Potato Salad is well made and very well seasoned. My veggies were not overcooked (something I'd expect every time in a German restaurant), and the service was less than gushingly friendly but solid and efficient. (I don't go out to eat to make friends with the staff, hon. I'm there to NOSH OUT.) The hubby loved his soup. (He's an inveterate soup eater from WAY back.) He even went so far as to get some soup to go. (Do you have any idea how difficult it is to transport soup from Kansas to central Oklahoma? Thank Thor we had our Yeti in the back of the van.) We avoided desserts on our visit, as we'd already carbed the f*ck out to begin with. (Everything in moderation, sugar. Including moderation.) I keep hearing about the vareniki here, and really want to try them. (The owners were out the day we went in, and we didn't have time to wait for them to make more. Still, though, we may return to Kansas later this year, and -- if we do -- we'll stop in for some of those central European little buggers.) Our bill was reasonable -- about twelve bucks a person plus tip. read more

Great time and good buffet. Helpful staff and food was hot and fresh. Used plates were promptly removed from the table and fresh ones were always ready. The German sausage, sauerkraut and potatoes were excellent. I would recommend this place and will surely be back. This was our second time in. read more

I'm grateful this restaurant has decided to do what it takes to remain open in this tricky COVID-19 situation. Newton seems to have embraced this unique restaurant and they've responded by providing an eclectic buffet, supplemented with some German Mennonite menu choices at other times. Thankfully they continued to offer fresh-baked bread and a few other specialties which seem to be well received. We arrived on a Saturday morning and quickly took advantage of their delightful breakfast buffet. Bacon, sausages, ham, fresh made biscuits with a marvelous sausage gravy, etc. Their breakfast casserole was superb and in high demand (if you go, you must try it but be prepared - you might have to wait a little!). Before I close this review I cannot forget the restaurant is kept scrupulously clean, and their COVID-19 measures were appropriate and appreciated. read more

My review is focused on The Breadbasket's Friday and Saturday evening's German buffet. The food is German Mennonite. It is not fancy. It is good hardy food that a hard working farmer needs to keep going. The service is fine. It's typically of a buffet The atmosphere is utilitarian. It is nice but there is a feeling of a cafeteria. The price is high, which makes one feel that they need to eat a lot to justify the the cost. read more

To be fair, I was at the end of the Sunday buffet, but the turkey, dressing, and gravy were all pretty salty. Gravies looked like they came out of a can. The breads were nice, staff was friendly. read more

Food was good. Friendly atmosphere. Server was attentive. Desert was tasty! Just passing through but I would eat there again. read more

The Breadbasket - Food was very good! Hometown feel to the eating experience. Topped it off with a slice of French silk pie! Delicious! - German Near Me - Newton, Kansas

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So if you're lucky enough to be in Newton and find yourself in need of baked goods, a salad bar with iceberg lettuce, a soup, chicken borscht or a bierock (a "German" Kansan delicacy), THIS IS THE PLACE! And if you're unlucky enough to need funeral services, the Petersen Funeral Home next door is top notch! Ask for Fred, he's caring, compassionate and he'll help you create the right service for your family. And by the way, Mennonite pies are truly amazing. read more

Excellent food and the service is great. Nice atmosphere and handicap accessible. I recommend eating here

If you're in Newton and looking for authentic and delicious, look no further. The German buffet has a perfect selection of fare that makes you feel like you're in a grandma's kitchen. Well worth the drive and a great deal with the buy one buffet get the second half off "coupon." You just ask the cashier and she applies it automatically. read more

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