food is great!…read more Spencer (part owner) is super hospitable and was kind to me! good prices and specials! def add this to your places to try out! kuddos from this portland traveller

Our food was served cold. Our waitress did not get our order correct. She said she was new and…read moreshe was very nice, but it was really the food that was disappointing. The waitress did bring fresh fries out, but these were not done. I just sat the time I was there and the food went in the trash. Didn't want to sound like a broken record. My burger was awful, cold. Nice atmosphere, plenty of room and comfortable, but they really need to up their cooking skills.

Ok food..this place is good for some drinks. Nice, new place right off of hwy 24 on the eastern…read moreedge of town.

Great little grill pub in a nice little town. The food is excellant I usually get the club sandwich…read moreor if I'm really hungry chopped beefsteak dinner which is huge! the prices seem pretty fair for the quality of the food and the amount I have eaten there many times and the staff are always friendly. My favorite time to eat at mikey's is the evening The evening cook can really cook!

I want to go back and try this but the last time was a bust. The only other two guys there were…read morevery very loud and made no effort to reduce their obnoxious activity. The lady who was working there took my order at first and then went back to the kitchen to prepare it. In the face of the disturbing noise by the two, I decided not to stay and wait for my food. I did not want to stiff the waitress/cook so I put a $20 bill on the table to pay for probably 4 chips and 2 drinks out of my diet cola and left. I never did see the waitress/cook again. Topeka is blessed with several good mexican food places so I would think this place would be more accommodating. I urge you to try this place only if the many others are closed.

First time I have been to this location. It's not much to look at. Table was very wonky. I don't…read morethink the customers cared. It seems like a lot of regulars. The service was quick and attentive. The food was ok. I had a steak burrito and rice. The steak was a little on the dry side. Not terrible in my opinion. My partner had tamales with rice and beans. They definitely were not impressed and stated on leaving that they would never go back. They get decent reviews and had a good crowd for a Wednesday night. But Mexican is Mexican is Mexican in Topeka. There really is no one restaurant that has separated themselves by doing it different or better.

There are places you plan to visit, and then there are places you stumble into--the kind that feel…read morelike they've been sitting there for years, quietly daring you to notice them. Little Russia Chili Parlor is the latter. A small, out-of-the-way joint in Topeka that doesn't scream for attention--but once you walk in, it doesn't need to. The air alone tells you you're in the right place. This is Daniela's house. Not in the literal sense, but in the way that matters. She runs the place with the kind of confidence you don't fake--part host, part artist, part benevolent dictator of flavor. You don't get the sense that anything leaves that kitchen unless it meets her standard, and that standard is unapologetically high. Start with the pickles. Yeah, pickles. The kind that makes you pause mid-bite and reconsider every sad, limp grocery store version you've ever tolerated. These are spiced, alive, sharp in all the right ways--like they've got a story to tell and no patience for small talk. Then there's the baked goods coming in from Oakland's Bakery--local, honest, the kind of bread that actually tastes like grain and effort instead of air and preservatives. And then you hit the sides. The spiced pimento cheese spread isn't some afterthought--it's a statement. Smoky, a little dangerous, layered in a way that suggests someone in that kitchen understands restraint just as well as indulgence. It's the kind of thing you keep eating long after you've told yourself you're done. But let's not kid ourselves. You came here for the chili. And the chili... the chili doesn't just deliver--it recalibrates. Deep, complex, unapologetically bold. It's not trying to be trendy or Instagram-friendly. It's trying to be right. The kind of bowl that makes you slow down, lean in, and pay attention. Every spoonful feels deliberate, like it's been simmering not just for hours, but for years of trial, error, and quiet perfection. The sandwiches? Stacked, messy in the best way, built on that Oakland's Bakery foundation like someone actually cares about what bread is supposed to do--hold everything together without getting in the way. This place doesn't need hype. It doesn't need a rebrand or a marketing push. It exists in that rare space where authenticity isn't a strategy--it's just how things are done. You don't come to Little Russia Chili Parlor to be seen. You come because someone told you, quietly, "Trust me." And if you're smart, you listen.

Loved this place so much! Truly local, we found it by using the "lunch near me" function. The…read moreregulars greeted us warmly and guided us through the menu. We started with chili this time but next time we will try the sandwiches. Any place with homemade pickles wins my heart - they had three kinds. And a cracker trough made from a garden planter. And pimento cheese. Basically, it was amazing. And the chili was super tasty too.

Only been here a couple times but it was an instant local favorite for me. The atmosphere and the…read morepeople. That's sometimes all you need to make it. And this place made it. (Obviously if it's the oldest bar in Topeka!) the people here are gems & I'd pop in every night if I lived in Oakland!!

Best bar in Topeka. Amazing staff, great vibes. If your looking a place that is not boujie this is…read moreyour spot. Love love love this bar

We visited The Weather Room for our 16th anniversary. The food was absolutely delicious. Started…read morethe meal with a couple signature cocktails, the PB&J and the Harvey Girl, which were very unique and tasty. We enjoyed the lobster dip, french onion soup, rack of lamb with mushroom risotto, and the burger. The service was attentive and they did a lovely job recognizing our anniversary by mentioning it and also with a card. The food wait was a little long and they treated us to a complimentary dessert! Overall very much enjoyed our meal here and would return!

This cozy and vibrant hotel restaurant offers a great mix of American grill classics with plenty of…read moreseafood appetizers, soups, and salads. I started with the French onion soup; it was tasty and flavorful, though it felt like it was missing a little something I couldn't quite put my finger on. For my entree, I ordered the steak tips, which were delicious and cooked perfectly. They came smothered in a nice beef gravy with sauteed mushrooms, onions, and creamy herb butter mashed potatoes. The portion was large and satisfying, perfect if you're hungry. I also ordered a side of Brussels sprouts, which were flash fried with bacon and came in a generous serving as well. Whether you're staying at this boutique hotel or live nearby, I definitely recommend stopping in for a comforting, flavorful meal.

Good food worth the delivery wait I'd order from them again. Next chance I'll go in person.read more

This review is for lunch at the bar for two on a Saturday in mid-August…read more service: Elizabth B. was our waitstaff and she was great. Very professional and prompt. Place was packed, but she didn't miss a beat. bar: Outstanding beer list, including Hop Butcher (Chicago) New School Hawaii Vibes IPA. Their tap list includes a style for everyone's interest. Big emphasis here on cocktails. Elizabeth put together a stunning Cosmo ($10!) for my wife. food: My wife's half Baja Turkey and soup-of-the-day, Chicken Noodle, with chips ($12) was outstanding. My half Not Your Mama's BLT and tomato bisque with chips (also $12) was equally fantastic. details: This is a relatively small restaurant with choice of inside, outside, and bar seating. Of note, the host also seats the bar, it's not open seating at the bar. There was a 20-minute wait at 1pm on a Saturday. Street parking outside in NOTO. There is a 3% surcharge if you pay with credit card.

I've stopped in here a few times but only for a beer. Yesterday a large group of us stopped in…read moreafter a funeral service. The staff was amazing. Busy the entire time we were there and they didn't miss a beat. The young girl working the bar did a great job with a smile on her face. The lady (maybe owner), working the dining room was busting her tail getting food to tables, pushing tables together and making sure all the customers were taken care of. I had a cheeseburger with all the veggies etc and it was well seared, great cheese and a good bun. Side of fries hit the spot. Great experience and we'll definitely be back.

Great sized burgers, garlic cheese curds were very good, old saloon feel bar and grill. Service was…read moregreat.