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.)

Again, short haired bartender tells the other staff not to serve me when I am just standing there…read moreafter everyone around the bar has been served twice around. Clearly doesn't have customer service. Otherwise great place

I got the KC strip steak with salad and asparagus. I had heard some complaints that the portions…read morewere getting small, but that was definitely not my experience. I thought the place could use a little cleaning up, but it definitely wasn't filthy.

Highly recommend! Understated but delicious REAL food, generously portioned, reasonably priced…read more Friendly and efficient staff!

Nice shop Had the regulator…read more My kid had the Cuban Wife had the panacea Good overall Green been dumpling soup needed some flavor

We had another great experience at Professor's today. As long as you can find the hidden gem,…read moreyou'll be in for a delicious, unique experience. The team greeted us with smiles, and guided us through the wholesome, organic, local menu. We tried the Ruben and the Grilled Cheese, both were absolutely worth it. Next time you're looking for a cozy, local spot to eat, hunt Professor's down and give it a try!

05/14/2026 While…read moretraveling west on I-70 toward Colorado, my wife and I left Salina around 9 a.m. without eating breakfast, figuring we would stop for lunch in Hays, Kansas. My wife searched for a local place to try and picked Cattleman's Cafe III. We pulled into Hays around 11 a.m., only to realize the restaurant didn't open until 11:30, so we drove around town for a little while before heading back. Once we went in, we were greeted by a very nice young lady who seated us right away and took our drink order. We both had iced tea. My wife ordered the pot roast with a side salad, and I ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and corn. When the food arrived, everything looked amazing. My wife said the pot roast was so tender it was falling apart while she cut it. My chicken fried steak was the same way -- honestly tender enough to cut with a fork. The first bite was excellent. The meat was very tender and full of flavor. The mashed potatoes and corn were also very good, and my wife really enjoyed her meal as well. This place was excellent, and we are very glad we decided to stop here. Even the local people sitting next to us were friendly and enjoyable to talk with, which made the experience even better. It's always nice to learn something new and meet good people while traveling. If we are ever back in the area, we will definitely stop in again for another meal.

Had the Neighbor Vern's chop'd Steak. It was very delicious and hit the spot. Also had the green…read morebeans and a side salad with Dorthy Lynch. The waitress did an awesome job checking on us and was very friendly The place was not what I was expecting but I enjoyed the decor and took a little time while waiting to read the aprons hanging from the wall Will eat again when I'm in Hays

The food was delicious and delivered in a timely fashion and was hot…read more Clay our bartender was amazing ! So knowledgeable about the area and very friendly and entertaining!!! Loved the ambiance in the restaurant a little old world but yet so welcoming !! Thank you Clay for a great visit in Hays!!!!

Excellent food, service, and prices. Their beers are also very good. The place is fairly small…read moreso you may wish to go early or late on the weekends.

Your typical Midwestern Tex-Mex restaurant. Expect the usual fare from the menu…read more If you are driving through Hays and want a no fuss dining experience, this might be the place.

Our food was excellent. Our waitress was excellent. But....the person that seated us shouldn't be…read moreout front. Her hair was all over and she had to keep pushing it back. I was so thankful she wasn't our waitress.

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.

So cozy and delicious! They have a small Asian market inside also to buy some additional items to…read moretake home! Service was super sweet also

A nice little fusion joint of sorts in Hays. The menu leans mostly Filipino, but there are…read moreinfluences from other cuisines as well. Some Vietnamese (pho), along with Korean options and familiar Chinese dishes like lo mein. Service is good owner and staff take time to visit with patrons. Vegetarian options are somewhat limited. While there are no dedicated tofu-based dishes, some items can be made vegetarian. The Lo Mein and Fried Rice we tried were both good, albeit lacking in spice. There is a small store is attached to the restaurant. They have a modest selection of candy and other essentials to choose from. Anyway, based on the food, will we return? Probably if they added some tofu dishes. Otherwise, we will try some of the other Asian places in Hays...