My son and I are on a cross country road trip and randomly stopped in at J Rocks. The food doesn't…read moreneed a long "Foodie" type review: The smoked chicken tips (boneless thighs) and cheese steak sandwich were the best things I've put in my mouth this whole trip.......'nuff said!

We stopped in on a Saturday at noon after reading reviews on yelp, and were surprised that the…read moreplace was empty, except for one other couple, standing and waiting for a takeout order. My husband ordered the ribs and okra, and I got a shrimp po boy sandwich with collard greens. The young man at the register was very helpful & efficient, and we quickly found a table. I needed to use the restroom while I waited for our order, but a sign on a door in the corner said 'out of order' so sadly, no bathroom. The young man from the register soon brought out our order, and we were happy! I grew up with peppery collards on the south side of Chicago, and man! I was surprised to have such a good cup in KS! They were hot, so tender & peppered, and the meat in them was lean & juicy. My po boy had 5 shrimp- almost too many to fit into the roll, but they were breaded & fried, hot & crispy. The roll was fresh & well- stocked with tomato, lettuce & mayo. There is a free 'sample' of coleslaw given on each order it seems, but I did not care for mine. My husband really enjoyed his ribs; they weee smoky & tender and the portion was good. The okra was kind of a bummer; clearly an out-of-the-frozen bag kind, but he said it was clear the kitchen had prioritized the ribs, which were awesome. We were sad to see a lack of variety in sauce, but what we did have was delightful. I highly recommend this place, and will likely be back soon, just for the collards!

YOU just can't beat their BBQ. Variety, excellent staff, Always kept clean, service is great. No…read morethe place does not contain smoky BBQ but the food provides just the right amount of the BBQ flavors. They also have good salad, a great loaded potato and all is priced right even the Special 6 $6.99 special sandwich and side special. No deserts but I have never left their wishing I had eaten dessert.

Still only place in Topeka to get hot links . The pulled pork is good and flavorful as are the hot…read morelinks. Nostalgic is the decor here and is always fun to look at. Staff is friendly and pleasant in my eyes.

Meat so tender it doesn't even resist. Just lets you take it however you want it. Best eating out…read moreexperience of my life.

For starters Harrison is the friendliest person you could meet …read more Then to top everything off , the food is amazing. absolutely delicious

Love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love…read morethis place!! I think they might have to expand even more though. Which is great! Might I suggest the empt building on corner of Oakley and 12th!?? What an awesome place for a taproom!!! BEST BAR, BEST BEER, BEST BATHROOM.....BEST BREWERY!!!

Went to see how the food was as a m not into beer which is their specialty and I understand they…read morehave some good local brews. I had their special ( bierocks) with their fresh cut fries and a side of fried pickle spears. The bierock was good and tasty for me the meat could have had a little more seasoning but I understand it needs to fit all palates. A little pepper got it my taste lol. Fresh cut fries were good and the fried pickles were good. Wished they had a half order since I got it with my meal lol. The staff was awesome Key and Jessie made sure I never ran low on my drink and kept up with all the beers needing drawn. They have plenty of TVs and a large dance floor which I'm going to guess gets busy over the weekends. I'm going to enjoy going back

Went to The Blind Tiger yesterday it was a birthday celebration the atmosphere was excellent you…read morehave to love this building it's so spacious and there's so many places to sit with great atmosphere bathrooms are excellent the staff was superb I like the way that the waiter came to us and explained it that several things that they were out of due to the fact that they were so busy on St Patrick's Day on weekend the waiter was also very patient. The food was excellent I thought you had a great flavor to it especially the chicken wings they were delicious the jalapeno poppers were delicious . All together all the food was served with a great presentation. Happy Birthday 3/14/2026 I would like to also say thank you for the invite I truly had a great time and it was awesome visiting with everyone stay safe and have a great year see you next year.

Nine years ago, I gave this place 5 stars. Today, they get two…read more Ordered the Cajun Chicken pasta. The pasta itself was good and so was the bread that comes with it. The chicken however was like rubber. I ate half a small piece and put the rest to the side. My husband had the Pulled Pork platter which is normally good. The meat was really dry. I ate all the pasta and told our server about the chicken being like rubber and she stated that she's mentioned that exact thing to the cooks but that maybe if a customer complains they would possibly listen. What made me a little annoyed though was that I ate none of the chicken yet they didn't at least bump off a few bucks off my meal. The service was fine but I feel like over the years this has become my last choice versus my first choice.

The Bab brothers are running the restaurant. Excellent BBQ and Catfish. Worth a visit.read more

All good things must come to an end. The original family has sold the business to an unqualified…read moreand less customer friendly owner. Everything about the place has changed for the worse. Meat quality, cuts, cleanliness, appearance, reduced hours, etc. Look for GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE soon. Sad.

While on a business trip and we felt like having BBQ. Luckily found a place to park, which in…read moreTopeka wasn't easy. Ordered the brisket sandwich & baked beans with a side order of corn bread. It was good but just didn't blow me away, but was satisfying. The owners were very pleasant and willing to help out with the menu. The beans were rather lackluster and the corn bread was served cold. I felt as if the corn bread should have been warmed and served with butter. The sandwich was good and the bun held up nicely. If you're in the mood for BBQ this is an option to check out.

Was in town on business and saw it was close to our meeting area. Wanted to love everything but…read morecouldn't. I arrived at 1:00 PM, which I learned is too late to get ribs or brisket, since the locals buy all of it for lunch. Also out chicken breasts. I didn't want pulled pork, so I had a dry chicken thigh and a juicy beef link, which was clearly the highlight of the meal. The sides could have used seasoning and the gumbo was too watery. The person taking orders should do a better job guiding people through the confusing ordering process. Repeating the statement, "If it has a green tag next to it, that means we are out of it" seemed to become a little rude. I watched an older guy spend 10 minutes trying to figure out what he could order. Two other customers walked out. All I could do was laugh at the comedy skit between the customer and the owner. Also, if the order allows two sides, why can't both of them be yams? There seemed to be a policy against getting two of the same side even when the order comes with two sides. Although not a big deal, but I smelled like a BBQ pit when I left. Felt unsatisfied, I so I went to a small chain BBQ place to get ribs and brisket. The lesson is to get there early for ribs and brisket.

Pretty good Local…read moreChain. Would go back again Meat and sauce were good. We had 12 People and it was great easy to order.

I think this place was great! I had the chipped beef brisket and turkey. Nothing was dry, unlike…read morewhat other reviewers said. The sauce was good, as were the sides. Loved the cheesy potatoes and the baked beer bacon beans.

Visiting fam and we came for dinner. We ate outside and although humid, there was a breeze making…read moreit more comfortable. Our server was lovely, although they may have been short staffed. Wait times with a toddler are decidedly noticeable. My kids like the beer. I enjoyed a peachy cocktail. My catfish was great as was the potato salad I switched for fries. Hush puppies were crispy as I like them! I very much enjoyed my dinner here!

I didn't realize they served brunch until I got here. Service is amazing! Fish & chips is…read moreperfectly done. Lightly breaded & fish is super tender. Beer flight (reason I came) is really good as well. It's a little bit of a drive for me but there's 3 other breweries in the area so it makes it more than worth the drive.

I've been here a few times and always enjoy the food! I usually order the Soul Fries with…read morebrisket--so good! The brisket is always tender and flavorful. I've also had just the brisket by itself, and it was just as delicious. The Soul Fries can get a little greasy, but they're still really tasty and hit the spot when you're craving comfort food. We tried the Indian Taco as well--it's a little too spicy for me, but my husband really enjoyed it. The food is consistently good, and the service has always been solid. The only thing I'd change is the hours--I wish they were open on Sundays! Other than that, definitely worth checking out.

Stopped in on Thursday for my mom's 87 birthday Friday for 20 people. At 62, some of the BBQ I've…read moreever had. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, hot links and sides did not disappointed. However, the bake beans with jalapeños was off the chain good. Everyone asked who catered and I told them the old Taco Tico accrosed the street from HPHS. Thank you for a wonderful meal.