I love this place - great food and drinks and super friendly staff. The burgers are the bestread more

Sometimes, "five starts" is a choice I make to show I liked a meal. This place earned all 5 stars…read more It's clean, it's well decorated, the seating is comfortable, the bar is well stocked. More than all, the food was EXCELLENT. Only the dearly departed Oranje in Colby rivals this non-metropolitan culinary gem. The place was packed for both lunch and dinner, and the same 2 guys were working the whole time. The front of house guy apologized profusely for being understaffed but this clearly wasn't his fault. Chase County hits different, and this place shows it. The whole experience could be reheated junk but it was among the best meals I've had in memory. So go. Have the steak. Have a beer or seven. Talk to the locals. Talk to Jared, but if he tells you he is sorry, tell him I am sorry nobody told me the food was this good, and know you can't say the same now.

We started off at the coffee shop downstairs--my husband got an iced mocha and I had the blended…read moreJava chip coffee. The iced mocha was really good, a solid 7/10. The Java chip, though, was a letdown. It was advertised as a blended coffee, but it had zero coffee flavor. I ended up ordering a shot of espresso to add to it, which helped a bit. Without the shot, I'd give it a 3/10--with the shot, maybe a 5/10. After that, we headed upstairs to the brewery. The friends we were with were impressed by the huge selection of beers, ciders, and wines on tap. I ordered the margherita flatbread and oh my god--so freaking good. 10/10, no question. I'd order it again in a heartbeat. Everyone else was happy with their food too, and our server was super friendly and really attentive. Overall, great vibes, great service, and that flatbread was the star of the show!

Very cute coffee shop. I had a delicious ham and havarti sandwhich. Not a ton of seating, two large…read moretables in the back with small cafe style tables in front. There is a high chair available but I didn't see a lot of kid friendly food options. My 1yr old shared my sandwich and he seemed to like it. Service was friendly and fast. We'll be back when we drive thru.

Great open beef sandwich. Great home cooking and burgers, etc. Friendly and attentive staff.read more

The best burger I have eaten in a long time If you want to…read morebe treated like you have family in the restaurant business and have some of the best fresh cooked food come here If you want pretentious expensive overpriced slop go to a chain The burgers were amazing and onion rings to die for Ice cold beer excellent I'm a fan But the creme de la creme was the "dessert" Seriously great food , great prices and service second to none You won't be disappointed

We stopped for the night in Junction City and decided to try Highwind Brewing. Good on us! We (DH…read moreand I) had the Shandy and the amber ale (we can't remember the names) and they were both really good. The bar was busy (it was a Friday night) but well staffed so we didn't have to wait. The food is food hall style where you go to a counter (there are two) and place your order then pick it up when it's prepared. We went to The Mill (pizza, calzones and salads). I had the Italian Chopped Salad and the flavors were spot on; DH had the Greek Salad with chicken and really liked it, too. Be aware, it's a loud, noisy hall; that's the only thing that I'd prefer was different. We will go again when we go thru Junction City.

Highwind Brewing Co is one of the best breweries I ever got to have lunch at!…read more I was out in the area for business and decided to have lunch here with my colleague. What I ordered was out of this world and it was called a Bacon Brew Burger (this burger is the dish that this brewery is known for). The burger consisted of cheddar, crispy onion, ale mustard, and what threw me off for a nice surprise was the bacon-onion jam. Ahhhh man so delicious! On the other hand, I got to sample a new brew that they just released (totally forgot what it was called) and the beer was just as tasty as the burger I had. Anyways, the vibes of this restaurant were nice and the layout is open. You definitely feel comfortable and at home being here. The service was absolutely excellent as well - it was as if I was hanging out with friends back at home! If I'm back in the area I know where I'm going to have lunch again :) thank you so much ya'll

Great place to drink beer, ales, and UPOs. The best beer drinking pub is n Emporia…read more Whatever you Like they have. If you do not know what they like they have a very knowledgeable staff to help! Not a tavern but a tasting paradise.

Best bar in town and Dwight is the best bartender in Kansas!…read more There's a great beer and whiskey selection and the rest of the staff is top notch.

Stopped by Casa Ramos, one of those neighborhood spots you hit when you want good food without all…read morethe hype. Prices are fair and the food delivers. I got the carne asada al mojo ($17) and a piña colada ($15), and both were solid. The meat had good flavor and the drink was refreshing -- did not disappoint. Service was friendly, just a little slow at the start waiting for someone to take our order, so that's why it's 4 stars instead of 5. Once we ordered, everything went smooth. Restrooms were clean, which matters. Parking is street parking, but that's pretty normal around the neighborhood. Overall, it's a chill local spot with good food and prices -- I'd come back for sure. Pasamos por Casa Ramos, uno de esos lugares del barrio a los que vienes cuando quieres comer bien sin tanto show. Los precios están bien y la comida cumple. Pedí la carne asada al mojo ($17) y una piña colada ($15), y la verdad todo estuvo muy bueno. La carne tenía buen sabor y la bebida bien refrescante. El servicio fue amable, aunque sí se tardaron un poco en venir a tomar la orden, por eso le doy 4 estrellas y no 5. Ya después de ordenar, todo fluyó mejor. Los baños estaban limpios, lo cual siempre se agradece. El estacionamiento es solo en la calle, pero eso es normal por la zona. En general, es un lugar tranquilo del vecindario, con buena comida y buenos precios -- sí regresaría. ---

Went here on the recommendation of a few locals. Certainly not disappointed…read more Food and drinks were great - and service was above par. The decor and ambiance is much like other Midwestern Mexican restaurants, but has a different vibe. Stuck with seafood and vegetarian options. Diablo shrimp was good and the Chile Relleno made for some good breakfast leftovers. Recommend if you are in the Emporia area and looking for a relaxing evening.

I landed at Happy Basset thanks to their membership in an RV hospitality program and it turned out…read moreto be one of those stops that felt like I had accidently stumbled into the exact right vibe for the evening. The taproom was lively and a bit chaotic. I was completely caught off guard by the night's entertainment. Line dancing. Yes. I have never seen so many short skirts and cowboy boots in one place. I spent the evening focused on my beer and my laptop to avoid a pretty blonde confronting me for staring. With that said, it was a cheerful kind of energy and everyone was having a grand time. The crowd was upbeat, the music was loud and cheery and was able to soak in the atmosphere and write a few Yelp reviews. And after two tasty brews, I headed back out to the campervan where I ended up undisturbed with a restful night. You can't hear the inside outside and that's a good thing. [Review 792 of 2026 - 132 in Kansas - 25973 overall]

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

This place is a GEM in Emporia!…read more Wow, are the folks who live here lucky to have it! Our friend is a professor at ESU and he introduced us to this place before a musical on campus. My wife and I both ordered the chicken fried steak special that night. It was hand breaded and simply divine!! More food than either of us could eat. We should have shared. I also had the chili, which was delicious. We enjoy the Brussels sprouts appetizer at our friend's suggestion. The service was quick, polite and professional. 5 stars! We can't wait to come back!

The service was good and the food as well. I've had better lemon drop martinis but it was decent,…read moreand I didn't have to wait long to get it. This seems like a nice place to dine and I'll definitely try again when in town.

Husband's beer glass had a large chip with sharp edge…read more Server walked by our table several times without checking on us. Table hadn't been bussed prior to us sitting down. Inside AND outside could use LARGE ceiling fans during this heat if for no other reason than to keep the flies away!!

So I'm not local, but we made the time for this. It made for a great reason for an out-of-the-way,…read morebeautiful Saturday afternoon road trip. If not for seeing the governor tweet about this place, I might not have known. What a shame that would've been. Snugged up against the banks of the Neosho, Riverbank Brewing is bringing solid craft beer and a great gathering destination to small town Kansas. A reclaimed building, replete with broken walls outside, houses a small brewing facility and spacious tasting room. Not a beer drinker? No worries, because Riverbank has you covered for craft cocktails, plenty of wine, and non-alcoholic choices. But if you *are* here for the beer, just know that Riverbank is dabbling in the lab and getting it done RIGHT. I sampled a kölsch called 'Thrill Hills' and picked up an IPA for the Mrs. called 'Kenny Gregory's Vertical'. If ya ain't familiar with Kenny Gregory, look him up. The kid had hops, and so does this beer. I also had a pint of the blonde ale 'Yeah Girl', a wheat-y ale with a strawberry kicker, not too fruity and sensational on the back end. The brewmasters of Riverbank clearly know their way around malt, yeast, & hops and their execution in the tasting room has equal game. There are food options, but it's not a full kitchen. Want to bring your doggo? Riverbank Brewing is dog-friendly inside and out! We loved the opportunity to enjoy a beer on a great day in a great place without having to worry about where to put our dog. Patio seating gives shade for warm weather and heat lamps when it's chilly. It's small town Kansas bringing a big city amenity with all the comfort that Midwestern hospitality is known for!

No toilet paper, soap or paper towels in one of the urine smelling unisex bathrooms, swinging door…read morewith huge gap and no lock, after you stumble up an unmarked slight stair to enter. If you are paying by card they up charge you each time. Prices of the drinks are very inconsistent. The vending machine states to put your money in at your own risk. They have no problem taking the money but both the candy bar and chips got stuck and didn't fall. In my opinion the patron's deserve an establishment that is worthy of their hard earned money.

Well, as a visitor to Topeka a bartender from another bar suggested it to me and a friend. After…read morewe left he must of had a good laugh. This is a very dark social clique that if you aren't wearing all black, have at minimum 12 tattoos and 6 piercings you might stick out. Non the less we made our way to the bar after talking our way out of a $20 cover charge for a no name performer. Under the guise of we were only going to have one beer and use the bathroom. I have to admit atmosphere was respectful and bartender seemed amused we were brave enough to even be there. We had our beers, a few laughs with the bartender listened to some local talent opener dj's and then on our way. In my day this group were known as goth, today it's Emo. Bottom line we're all people and with a little mutual respect and humor, it's all good. Enjoy. Humanity shouldn't need a disclaimer, just be a good person. Cheers.