great food, great service. i had the choreezy scramble,. pickled onions were a great touch,…read morepotatoes perfectly done. she had the huevos rancheros, which she loved. try the rye toast, it's superb. they also did a really good black iced coffee, which isn't always done well. get the bacon-borracho beans, they're spectacular. our server was also excellent...just the right amount of attention, checked in but let us be, too. she also noticed my michigan pullover and teased me about our national championship. "that was a risky joke," she said. loved it.

We stopped in here during a mid-week visit to Lawrence, and had a lovely brunch!…read more We arrived a little after the lunch rush, and were seated promptly! The place is adorable, with lots of cute decorations around, and the bones of a historic building poking out in all the good ways! Our waiter was super helpful walking us through the menu, as first-timers, and also made some great recommendations! In our party of four, we tried some breakfast things, some lunch things, and even a treat from the coffee bar! ALL the food was fantastic! The chai tea latte was on the light side, which was nice on a super, SUPER hot July day! Everything was so delicious and the wait staff so helpful, I'm sure we'll be back next time we're in town! Food = 5/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 5/5 Ambiance = 4/5 Value = 3/5

We first stayed at the Oread Hotel on their grand opening many years ago. Whenever we come to…read moreLawrence, we have tried to stay at the Oread. It's always been a good stay. This trip so far has been the extreme opposite. We came to the hotel at 12:30 hoping to be able to check in a little early. We stood at the front desk for almost five minutes before a woman came out and said, "do you need something"? She asked our name and said, "we have nothing available right now". We had hoped to change clothes and freshen up before a meeting with University of Kansas officials and a subsequent dinner with them. There is no school going on at KU as commencement was the previous week. There were only six cars in the hotel garage. We have never been treated so rudely by a hotel's front desk personnel. I also asked when the room might be available and was told 4:00. She made no effort to look anything up or accommodate us in any way. Very disappointing.

Something very strange is happening at this place. The staff all seem extremely confused about how…read moreto provide basic customer service. The room I stayed in had plaster and paint peeling off of the wall in the bathroom. It also just felt very sparse--no carpet, no rug. The bed was only half made. Other reviewers have mentioned odd noises at night, which I also experienced. The service at the restaurant is absolutely terrible. I waited about 50 minutes after ordering breakfast. My order included a cup of coffee. After about 25 minutes, the lone server came over and explained that she had many things to do before she'd get to the coffee order and could I just get some coffee from the lobby instead? What?? You're serving breakfast and you can't just pour me a cup of coffee?? I would never, ever go back to this hotel. It's truly terrible.

Don't let the retail scare you. Best biscuits and gravy in town. 100/10. Great Bloody Mary tooread more

sunflower's coffee isn't my favorite in lawrence, but it's still good. the breakfast burrito is my…read morefavorite food item i've had there and it's huge! i miss when they had avocado slices vs a cup of guac :(

The service was super fast. All servers were friendly…read more I loved the look of the place. Although they were busy, the place wasn't super loud. Love the art work that was posted around the place. The food was just ok. Nothing to rave about. But I also chose healthier options. So there's that. Now would I eat there again, yes as the food and drinks were very reasonably priced.

We were greeted right away upon entering the door and seated. Server Jada was very nice and…read moreattentive. Diner was very open and bright with a lot of different artwork/pictures. Greatly decorated!! We all ordered breakfast and 2 of us ordered the exact same thing. We ordered the breakfast with 2 pancakes with the addition of blueberries, scrambled eggs, and ham. Blueberries were large in size and scrumptious! Pancakes were delicious. Eggs were okay, just a little flat tasting. Ham was just okay. Ice Tea was great! We ordered chocolate milk and had to send it back 2 times because it didn't have enough chocolate in it. The manager fixed it the 3rd time and said the chocolate pump wasn't adjusted correctly. He was very nice, I believe his name was Alec? Good place to eat!

I was visiting from out of town and discovered this place. It would do well in the SF Bay Area…read morewhere I live. Seems to be a very popular spot. Friendly service. Food and pastries were yummy. It seems to get quite busy, which may delay orders, but I didn't mind. I'll stop by again the next time I'm in town.

Best cinnamon rolls in the 5 state area! Incredible food, could have slightly better service as…read morethere aren't enough people to bus tables. Get there early as they tend to run out of some favorites like cinnamon rolls and biscuits and gravy.

Delicious!! We got the burger, the Mac and cheese, the honey chicken sandwich's and some items from…read moretheir feature that were incredible!!! We had the best time- the service was great, staff was friendly. The best vibe I Swiss. We can't wait to go back! Such a hot spot in Lawrence!!

Stopped by Merchants Pub & Plate while in Lawrence for an event and was excited to find a place…read morewith good gluten-free options. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside -- a cozy mix of rustic and modern that creates a really inviting atmosphere. Service started a little slow, though our waitress became more attentive once she came by. We mentioned it was our first visit, so I was a bit surprised there wasn't much guidance on the menu or any recommendations. At one point I asked about the two kinds of fries (I love fries!), and the explanation was simply that they were "fancy fries," without much detail on flavors or differences. We started with drinks and the Brussels sprouts appetizer. The sprouts were actually very good, with a nice balance in the sauce, and both the wine and sangria were refreshing. Unfortunately, dinner is where things went downhill. Our meals -- a steak and a gluten-free chicken sandwich -- took about 45 minutes to arrive, which felt long for relatively simple dishes. I had asked about the gluten-free bun since they can sometimes be dry, but didn't receive much insight beyond "it's gluten free," and sadly it was indeed very dry. The chicken itself lacked flavor, though the goat cheese cilantro sauce helped make it somewhat enjoyable. The fries looked homemade and delicious but arrived cold. The steak was cooked as requested, but it didn't have much flavor beyond the mushrooms on top. The broccoli side was tasty, and the potatoes were good, though it on a bed of Some kind of cheese sauce that wasn't quite to our liking. Overall, the space and gluten-free availability were promising, and the appetizers and drinks were enjoyable, but the food execution and service details didn't quite meet expectations for us this visit.

The bar is amazing! Devon is the best bartender you could ask for. We had a special request for a…read morePadre tomaso. A special family drink. We told him what was in it and he made it better than we could've expected. Every time we come in, he immediately ask us how he can help us and he makes that perfect for us. Ask him for one!! the best after dinner drink you could ever imagine

The Eldridge is well located and extremely well maintained. The staff is very friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and efficient. Would highly recommend to anyone.

We asked the server on way in, what's good here....chicken fried steak is the best he said…read more He wasn't kidding. 1/2 lb of crunching well seasoned juicy and thick/meaty goodness. We're impressed. Also saw the 3 car pileup on the menu. 3 of everything. Massive. Just had to get it. It was good, and it resisted any attempts to make a dent in it. Futilely. Had a good chuckle, as well as being well fed. Right off the 70 highway. Big extensive menu. Glad we stopped by. Our server Ceci was sweet. Highly recommended.

Holy cow so so good!! This place has a little of everything for breakfast from pancakes to their…read morefamous biscuits and gravy, you can't go wrong. I will just get a little bit of both when I get! Haha! Sometimes the wait staff can be interesting. They may forget you are there or sometimes they are just rude. But that's only happened a couple of times and I have been there more than a handful of times. My family always looks forward to the Big Biscuit when they come in to town! It is almost always a "breakfast after church" spot! Sometimes it can get super busy and crowded, but if you want one of the best biscuits in your life this is the place!