The Hays stack is unequivocally bussin. The fries were stellar. Service was great. Great ambiance,…read morestripper pole is a nice touch. Will be back again

The Junkyard Dog is so good with a large amount of food. Order ahead or order for pickup unless you…read morelove hanging out in bars. It can take a very long time if you just walk in and order. They are usually busy.

Gella's Diner is an absolute gem in Hays…read more From the moment you walk in, the beautiful décor sets the tone--warm, stylish, and way more inviting than you'd ever expect from a brewery‑diner combo. The service matches the atmosphere perfectly: friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to help you navigate their creative menu. The food here is where things really take off. The steak & blue cheese salad was outstanding--fresh, bold, and packed with flavor. The ahi tuna poke nachos were another knockout, the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after you leave. And if you're a burger person, this place is dangerous in the best way. Their burgers are consistently amazing: juicy, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Of course, you can't come to Gella's without enjoying their great beer, brewed right on site. Every pint feels like it was crafted to pair perfectly with the food. If you're in Hays, Gella's is a must‑visit. Creative dishes, great beer, beautiful space, and service that makes you feel right at home. An easy five stars.

There were 18 of us here for dinner this evening. Our server Hannah did an amazing job she kept our…read moreglasses full, the table cleared and laughed along with this crazy group of old people, I would say "mature" but there was none of that present tonight.

Great fish tacos--lots of blackened tilapia, good slaw and sauce. The grilled chicken salad also…read morehad good flavor and fresh ingredients. Would've preferred spring mix over iceberg lettuce but the other veggies made up for it. Dogs are allowed on their sunny patio. Friendly staff and an overall great experience.

We drove into town late (9:40) and were in search of places still open to grab some grub to eat at…read morethe hotel when we checked in. After reading the great reviews of their food and looking at the menu (and on their website) we were excited to get something that wasn't fast food. Told by a lovely barkeep that all they had were their late night menu - wings, cheese curds and fries. They had lost their cook, and hence no more fish tacos, chicken parm sandwich, etc. I ordered all 3 items, half wings with garlic parm and half boom boom, cheese curds and jazzed fries. Food came out very quickly and with a smile. The one star is for the friendly barkeep/cook. Food, very meh. Enough said. Perhaps inform the unsuspecting hungry customer that your menu isn't available- on Yelp or on your website. I mean, it's a bar after all, I suppose, and not a restaurant. And this'll teach me to read the dates on all those food reviews on Yelp! (It looked like a great place to hang and shoot some pool and listen to decent music. Just don't expect 90% of the food menu to be available.)

Always good food and friendly service. Staff is always friendly and the beers are always cold. Best…read moreburgers in town!

Had lunch here with the pickle burger and tots. I love fried pickles so I found it interesting so I…read moretried it. Was very impressed and enjoyed it. It appears to be a very popular place at lunch as it got very busy while we were there. Service was fast and they checked regularly on us.

Quaint bar and grill. I was immediately waited on at the bar. Waitress was very friendly, but the…read morebest part was the food !!!!! Smothered Chicken was amazing. So flavorful and juicy. I'll be eating here again when I pass through town

Food was amazing! Chicken strip platter was delicious and the chicken wrap was as well! Great…read moreatmosphere!!

Incredible authentic, delicious food, kind and knowledgeable staff. Can accommodate vegan, gluten…read morefree, vegetarian. Great food for kids--my son loved the pupusa and platanos. We are just passing through town but would 100000% return next time we drive cross country!! Can't miss it whether you're a local or passing through. I am vegan and had such a yummy meal! Guac, salsa and chips were so fresh. Also loved the music that was playing.

Everything was amazing from the moment we walked in the door and was seated…read more Waitress, food, full service. We will be back and recommend it. From Great Bend, Ks

I wish i could give a negative star review for this establishment. 2 forms of ID just to get in for…read morethe under 18, wouldn't take it through the phone so couldn't get in. Many people are unhappy with this bar and i know now why, it being so hard to get in and the atmosphere isn't even the best as i have heard.

If you're looking for the best, dirtiest bar, you found it. From the floors to the ceiling, you…read morewill find questionable stains. If you accidentally touch them, well you're out of luck. The sink in the women's bathroom was clogged and the hand dryer was broken. Cleanliness is not their forte. However, I was not there for that. The atmosphere was what I expected from this place. The music never disappointed, it was upbeat and perfectly orchestrated. The bouncers were friendly and funny. It was perfect for a night out, and overall... lit.

Update time…read more Defiance is still good for Hays, but now it's an even better place to be. The brewery realized, that not only do the locals like drinking its beer, but they also like hanging out. So, the brewery expanded its taproom and also added an outside beer garden with picnic tables. I love it.

While staying for a quick weekend we hopped over and grabbed a beer before lunch. I had the…read moreblueberry goose and my friend had a haze ipa, both beers did not disappoint! I'm back out this way in June and plan to stop back in for the friendly staff and frosty drinks.

Located from Yelp reviews this place rocks!! Ambience is comfortable cool and tasteful. Service is…read moreattentive and a little casual. The French 75 cocktail was spot on. The flight of red wine was good-to-great. The FOOD!! Order the Turkey Apple Brie w/Lobster Bisque & Chicken Salad - phenomenally fresh flavors. Love this place totally and completely!!

Stopped for the Live Music but definitely surprised in the food and drink selection. Salmon: get…read moreit! Spaghetti and meatballs: a must choice. The drink menu had something for everyone. Try the Lemon Drop, you won't be disappointed! Along with the sweet, welcoming and comfortable environment, we couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate our anniversary! Thank you Paisley Pear!

The food was delicious service mid been here a lot it was overall great I do recommend this place…read moreCollin out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stopped here to have a lunch meal before a large dinner was planned in the evening. We were greeted…read moreand seated immediately. The hostess was super customer service oriented and the server was also very much so as well. We saw that they had lunch specials for $9.99 and also Oktoberfest specials on beer: $4 pints & $5 tall steins. We ordered: Cheesy Sticks Starters, 2 Old Chicago Chopped Salads, 1 Oktoberfest Beer, and 1 Heineken 0% Alcohol Beer. Everything came out within a good amount if time: about 7 mins for the starter, and 10 mins after that for the salads. The cheesy bread was pretty good, hot and flavorful. It came with a marinara dipping sauce. The salads were tiny and served in small bowls. They definitely were not worth $10 each, but maybe $3 each, as they were side salad size, not lunch salad size. We had excellent customer service here so I kept it at 3 stars. The food quality and portion sizes was a bit off.