My wife and I stopped by The Roost for breakfast, and it definitely lived up to its reputation…read more I ordered the corned beef hash with scrambled eggs and sourdough toast. The corned beef hash was outstanding, crispy where it should be, tender where it counts, and clearly made by someone who actually cares. You can taste the effort. The scrambled eggs were perfectly cooked too. Now, about that "sourdough." I have to confess I'm a bit of a sourdough snob after spending time eating the real deal in San Francisco. This wasn't sourdough. It was good white bread wearing a fake mustache. That said, it was fresh, buttery, and the marmalade was absolutely delicious, so I still happily cleaned my plate. The coffee is self-serve and bottomless, which I actually like. If you're the type who enjoys topping off your own cup whenever you want, it's perfect. If getting up to refill your coffee feels like an Olympic event, you may disagree. Service was friendly, fast, and exactly what you hope for at a breakfast spot, attentive without hovering. We visited around 8:30 on a Saturday morning. Since it's a college town and summer break was in full swing, it wasn't busy at all. I'd expect it to be a much different story once students are back. Overall, I'd absolutely come back. Just one request for The Roost: either upgrade to real sourdough... or call it white bread. My inner bread critic will thank you.

Stopped by to try brunch while in town. The wait was about 10 or 15 minutes. Took a look at the…read morepastry case. Some very interesting things there. Was seated sooner than it was quoted, which was great. Wait staff was amazing. I ordered the chorizo and eggs. I give it a three out of five. It was a little on the bland side. They had some green Cholula; thar made a huge difference. Also ordered the French toast, which was a four out of five. Amazing meal! The vegan hash was also three out of five, and the same with the biscuits and gravy. The bigger issue was that the drinks were ordered at the same time as the meal. It took over 43 minutes after the drinks came for the meal to show up. The wait staff apologized for the long wait, but that was just way too long to wait for a meal. We were just about to pay for the drinks and leave when the food actually came to the table. The ambience of the place has a nice hometown feel to it, but the turnaround time on meals was entirely too long. I wanted to try some more things out of the pastry case, but because of the long wait, I had to get back on my way. If I ever did stop back by, I'd have the French toast again, but I definitely tried some of the other things in the pastry case that looked rather delicious.

great food, great service. i had the choreezy scramble,. pickled onions were a great touch,…read morepotatoes perfectly done. she had the huevos rancheros, which she loved. try the rye toast, it's superb. they also did a really good black iced coffee, which isn't always done well. get the bacon-borracho beans, they're spectacular. our server was also excellent...just the right amount of attention, checked in but let us be, too. she also noticed my michigan pullover and teased me about our national championship. "that was a risky joke," she said. loved it.

We stopped in here during a mid-week visit to Lawrence, and had a lovely brunch!…read more We arrived a little after the lunch rush, and were seated promptly! The place is adorable, with lots of cute decorations around, and the bones of a historic building poking out in all the good ways! Our waiter was super helpful walking us through the menu, as first-timers, and also made some great recommendations! In our party of four, we tried some breakfast things, some lunch things, and even a treat from the coffee bar! ALL the food was fantastic! The chai tea latte was on the light side, which was nice on a super, SUPER hot July day! Everything was so delicious and the wait staff so helpful, I'm sure we'll be back next time we're in town! Food = 5/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 5/5 Ambiance = 4/5 Value = 3/5

Sure, most think of it as a hotel first, but The Oread is way more than the sum of just its rooms…read more Those are jammed every weekend throughout the school year and possibly the summer. I live less than a mile away so unless I decide to do a getaway I can walk to I may never actually be a hotel guest. However, I have plenty of insight into the venue to offer that most won't. It's part public space that hosts all kinds of corporate and school functions, weddings and related parties, private meetings, all of which require catering and staffing. Of those I've attended my share. It's also public space with several dining facilities and bars. Head to the rooftop, AKA "The Nest" for the single most breathtaking view of the entire city and campus, one that has no equal in the entire city. Breathtaking. Visit in the evenings on weekends and you can catch live music and a small bar on the rooftop, everything you need for a special night out, and I already mentioned, that view! Not just for hotel guests that are staying, in case you wonder. First floor, The Birddog Bar has a nice selection of my favorite beers and spirits and is a relaxed place to kick back and has a credible bar menu. For fine dining, "On The Hill," their Italian restaurant is turning out the best hand crafted pasta dishes and more in the city. Elegant, and highly rated. And for folks like me wanting to quaff a great cup of joe on a morning walk, that's available ala Starbucks in the morning in the lobby by the front door. Oh, and for the college crowd there's an age appropriate bar on the backside down the hill. I'd consider myself a bit old to visit according to my daughter. Wise advice from what I've heard. I'll stick with that. If you come: valet parking, close to everything KU related, you can even see parts of the football field for game day, and the University promises it'll be a winning team in a year or two. We can only hope, right? One last thing: a neighbor is a lead housekeeping worker in the facility and speaks highly of her employer. THAT gets my attention.

We first stayed at the Oread Hotel on their grand opening many years ago. Whenever we come to…read moreLawrence, we have tried to stay at the Oread. It's always been a good stay. This trip so far has been the extreme opposite. We came to the hotel at 12:30 hoping to be able to check in a little early. We stood at the front desk for almost five minutes before a woman came out and said, "do you need something"? She asked our name and said, "we have nothing available right now". We had hoped to change clothes and freshen up before a meeting with University of Kansas officials and a subsequent dinner with them. There is no school going on at KU as commencement was the previous week. There were only six cars in the hotel garage. We have never been treated so rudely by a hotel's front desk personnel. I also asked when the room might be available and was told 4:00. She made no effort to look anything up or accommodate us in any way. Very disappointing.

Coffee SUPERB! My favorite latte in Lawrence! The steak sandwich was not worth $17. The meat was…read moregristly and didn't taste good. The surrounding part and homemade bread looked good(I skipped the bread). The aioli dip for the fries was excellent and the fries were delicious. Even the brownie was fabulous! Hope they work on the meat part. The service was quick, which was really nice. Thank you Sunflower.I took a drink of my latte before thinking to take a photo, hence the stretched heart.

Don't let the retail scare you. Best biscuits and gravy in town. 100/10. Great Bloody Mary tooread more

The service was super fast. All servers were friendly…read more I loved the look of the place. Although they were busy, the place wasn't super loud. Love the art work that was posted around the place. The food was just ok. Nothing to rave about. But I also chose healthier options. So there's that. Now would I eat there again, yes as the food and drinks were very reasonably priced.

We were greeted right away upon entering the door and seated. Server Jada was very nice and…read moreattentive. Diner was very open and bright with a lot of different artwork/pictures. Greatly decorated!! We all ordered breakfast and 2 of us ordered the exact same thing. We ordered the breakfast with 2 pancakes with the addition of blueberries, scrambled eggs, and ham. Blueberries were large in size and scrumptious! Pancakes were delicious. Eggs were okay, just a little flat tasting. Ham was just okay. Ice Tea was great! We ordered chocolate milk and had to send it back 2 times because it didn't have enough chocolate in it. The manager fixed it the 3rd time and said the chocolate pump wasn't adjusted correctly. He was very nice, I believe his name was Alec? Good place to eat!

I was visiting from out of town and discovered this place. It would do well in the SF Bay Area…read morewhere I live. Seems to be a very popular spot. Friendly service. Food and pastries were yummy. It seems to get quite busy, which may delay orders, but I didn't mind. I'll stop by again the next time I'm in town.

Best cinnamon rolls in the 5 state area! Incredible food, could have slightly better service as…read morethere aren't enough people to bus tables. Get there early as they tend to run out of some favorites like cinnamon rolls and biscuits and gravy.

Located inside the Eldridge Hotel on the corner of Mass and 7th in downtown Lawrence, the Jayhawker…read moreis a good place to enjoy dinner and drinks before, during, or after KU games. The decor throughout the restaurant makes a clear statement to all who come- this is a KU affair! The menu has selections that are on par with what you'd expect to find in Kansas- steak, pasta, and salads. I opted for the Chicken Caesar Salad-it was very good and just what was expected. I also ordered a spicy jalapeno margarita. I will refer to it as "spicy" because it really was not. They had a few specials for the evening as well. Everything sounded good! Our waitress was friendly and very prompt with our order, which was much appreciated. It was a good time. The last time someone in my party had been here was 54 years ago for his rehearsal dinner- hilarious!

We stopped in at The Eldridge for a mid-day cocktail. The Eldridge is a Cool Historic Hotel. The…read moreJayhawker Bar is located right inside of The Eldridge. The Bartender Garrett greeted us right away and seated us at the bar top. My friend and I decided on a Bloody Mary, it was a little spicy but not heavy. Garrett was friendly and attentive, he engaged in small talk with us which was nice. We only stayed for one cocktail but I would definitely go back to try some other delicious cocktails that I saw on the menu.

Delicious!! We got the burger, the Mac and cheese, the honey chicken sandwich's and some items from…read moretheir feature that were incredible!!! We had the best time- the service was great, staff was friendly. The best vibe I Swiss. We can't wait to go back! Such a hot spot in Lawrence!!

Stopped by Merchants Pub & Plate while in Lawrence for an event and was excited to find a place…read morewith good gluten-free options. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside -- a cozy mix of rustic and modern that creates a really inviting atmosphere. Service started a little slow, though our waitress became more attentive once she came by. We mentioned it was our first visit, so I was a bit surprised there wasn't much guidance on the menu or any recommendations. At one point I asked about the two kinds of fries (I love fries!), and the explanation was simply that they were "fancy fries," without much detail on flavors or differences. We started with drinks and the Brussels sprouts appetizer. The sprouts were actually very good, with a nice balance in the sauce, and both the wine and sangria were refreshing. Unfortunately, dinner is where things went downhill. Our meals -- a steak and a gluten-free chicken sandwich -- took about 45 minutes to arrive, which felt long for relatively simple dishes. I had asked about the gluten-free bun since they can sometimes be dry, but didn't receive much insight beyond "it's gluten free," and sadly it was indeed very dry. The chicken itself lacked flavor, though the goat cheese cilantro sauce helped make it somewhat enjoyable. The fries looked homemade and delicious but arrived cold. The steak was cooked as requested, but it didn't have much flavor beyond the mushrooms on top. The broccoli side was tasty, and the potatoes were good, though it on a bed of Some kind of cheese sauce that wasn't quite to our liking. Overall, the space and gluten-free availability were promising, and the appetizers and drinks were enjoyable, but the food execution and service details didn't quite meet expectations for us this visit.

The bar is amazing! Devon is the best bartender you could ask for. We had a special request for a…read morePadre tomaso. A special family drink. We told him what was in it and he made it better than we could've expected. Every time we come in, he immediately ask us how he can help us and he makes that perfect for us. Ask him for one!! the best after dinner drink you could ever imagine

The Eldridge is well located and extremely well maintained. The staff is very friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and efficient. Would highly recommend to anyone.

We asked the server on way in, what's good here....chicken fried steak is the best he said…read more He wasn't kidding. 1/2 lb of crunching well seasoned juicy and thick/meaty goodness. We're impressed. Also saw the 3 car pileup on the menu. 3 of everything. Massive. Just had to get it. It was good, and it resisted any attempts to make a dent in it. Futilely. Had a good chuckle, as well as being well fed. Right off the 70 highway. Big extensive menu. Glad we stopped by. Our server Ceci was sweet. Highly recommended.

Holy cow so so good!! This place has a little of everything for breakfast from pancakes to their…read morefamous biscuits and gravy, you can't go wrong. I will just get a little bit of both when I get! Haha! Sometimes the wait staff can be interesting. They may forget you are there or sometimes they are just rude. But that's only happened a couple of times and I have been there more than a handful of times. My family always looks forward to the Big Biscuit when they come in to town! It is almost always a "breakfast after church" spot! Sometimes it can get super busy and crowded, but if you want one of the best biscuits in your life this is the place!