Mighty Mushroom burger. 1/2 pound patty. Remarkable…read more Garlic Parmesan fries. Some of the best in the industry'. Milkshake. Showstopper. So smooth. Simple but so good. Such a gem in a small city.

We came to the Pennant after dinner for dessert. They have a pretty long list of sweet treats and…read moredrinks. Our server wasn't sure what items were gluten free but took the time to check, which we appreciated. We ended up splitting a PB Chocolate Madness, which was plenty of sugar for both of us. The Pennant had TVs tuned to hockey and basketball playoff games, arcade games, and a bar area. It was a bit loud, but we enjoyed dessert and checking out the playoffs games.

Stopped in for breakfast. I had biscuits and gravy. Biscuits are homemade. Gravy was…read moreoutstanding. Not your usual wall paper glue you get at most breakfast places. I had two slices of red eye bacon that we were told is smoked by the owner. It was delicious as well. The decor has not changed much from its previous owner. But that's not an issue. The service was outstanding and very friendly. The hours are a little different. Breakfast from 7-10 am Wednesday through Saturday. Lunch 11-2 on the same days. It's worth the drive for breakfast. I will be back to try lunch.

I have been here several times because I want to like the food. I really do. I kept going back…read morebefore writing this because I wanted to be fair to the owner and make sure, I wasn't just catching them on an off day. Unfortunately, after multiple visits, I can confirm: it was not a fluke. It was a pattern. A very salty pattern. The good first: Every single time, the staff has been fantastic. Friendly, helpful, and honestly carrying this place on their backs. The food also comes out hot, and the restaurant is clean, which I genuinely appreciate. Breakfast The sandwich with egg, bacon, garlic aioli, and brioche bun was actually good. The egg and aioli did their best to negotiate peace with the sodium levels, and somehow it worked. The cozy rolls, when served warm, are excellent. Emphasis on warm. Once they cool off, the magic leaves the building. The sides were overall solid and pretty consistent. Lunch The meats are always well-cooked, both in texture and flavor. The burger was also cooked perfectly every time, which makes what happened next even more confusing. The sides were generally great, though the cheesy potatoes seem to spin a flavor wheel before service. One visit they were rich and creamy, the next they seemed to have lost the will to live. Now for the rough part Breakfast The breakfast is, without exaggeration, wildly salty. Not "a little heavy-handed." Not "seasoned generously." I mean "did someone drop this directly into the Dead Sea?" salty. It was the only meal I had that day because I could still taste it hours later. I wasn't digesting breakfast so much as preserving it. The redeye bacon had a good texture, but any trace of pork or coffee flavor had apparently been arrested and removed from the premises. No syrup was served to balance it out, so what you get is not that classic redeye flavor -- just a full-force sodium uppercut. I don't know if it's the brine or the cure, but wow. The biscuits and gravy were a real struggle. I usually love biscuits and gravy, but this felt less like breakfast and more like a personal challenge. I couldn't taste the sausage, there was no hot sauce available on any visit, and the only real notes coming through were salt and grease. It had visibly separated to the point that it looked like the gravy had given up. My only suggestion there would be less salt, less grease, maybe unsalted butter, and a better stir before it hits the table. Lunch The burger was cooked well, but it mostly tasted like meat wearing a tiny decorative amount of coleslaw and sauce as an accessory. It needed more flavor and more of everything on it. One extra note For those of us who used to come for the Cup of Heaven back in the day: it's not on the menu unless you Frankenstein it together yourself. I understand there's an effort to move on from the past, and I'm not trying to compare the old place to the new one. But when something was that beloved, it might be worth keeping around. Some ghosts deserve to haunt the menu. Overall, I really wanted this place to win me over. The staff is wonderful, the restaurant is clean, and there's clearly potential here. But right now, too much of the food tastes like someone in the kitchen is being paid by the grain of salt. -

OMG!! My stomach is very happy! Spice levels were perfectly flavorful. Had the Jerk Chicken and…read moreJerk Burger. Bring the whole family!

The staff were extremely polite and accommodating. While the music was a bit loud we asked to have…read moreit turned down a bit and he graciously accepted. The food was a bit spicy for being mild but had a ton of flavor. They were unfortunately out of the oxtail, shrimp, and snapper so we ultimately only had meat as the only choice. But otherwise flavorful and would definitely recommend for a new place to try.

Great place to eat and have a beer. Cristy is the best. Food is always great. After golf stop…read moreevery week..

Good food, very good service. In my area of town. Good place to take the kids after a ballgame.read more

Went to the Tacos El Mexicano and ate 3 tacos for lunch. I had also called ahead and ordered a…read moredozen Tamales to go. You can order them cold if your not going to eat them immediately or freeze them, or you can order hot to eat soon. The lady that runs this small but has great food makes the place feel like family. You can get discounts between 2 pm and 8 pm on Tuesdays for Taco Tuesday.

A small, order at the counter, Mexican restaurant that delivers authentic taste and expertly…read moreprepared meals. During the Christmas holidays you can order tamales to take home (they are unbelievable)! The enchiladas are perfectly seasoned and the white cheese queso will swear you off melted velveeta with salsa forever. Pay attention where you sit. If you are under the air conditioner you might get a little condensation on your table. It's all good though as the food is worth a little water. I highly recommend this family owned business!

We are visiting from out of state, and Blind Tiger was highly recommended to us by the gift shop…read moreattendant at the History Museum. The building is a cool old building with a vintage vibe. Service was a bit slow, and we were disappointed to find they were out of barbecue for the day. However, the food overall was good (albeit pricey), and the beer was excellent. I had the fish and chips with a side of creamed spinach and it was flavorful. Others at my table enjoyed the fettuccine Alfredo, wings, and burgers. I appreciate that the server provided a free dessert after spilling a water on one of our diners. Overall, I would return, though I have some qualms after reading some other reviews, particularly relating to hygiene.

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.

I had occasion to visit the VA hospital this week for an 8am appt, and wanted breakfast once the…read moreappt was done. My husband asked about a chicken friend steak, so I Yelp'd and low-and-behold, Cook's is really close to where we were. I was raised in a small midwestern town, and this, folks, is a quintessential midwestern diner! I didn't snap a pic of the menu, but ordering is done at the register and all the prices are very reasonable. I ordered a coffee & western omelette, which came with a side of hash-browns and biscuit. The coffee, very standard diner percolator brewed stuff, was fresh and the perfect consistency. The food was served quickly by a cheerful waitress who came by a few times to continue to check on us. My husband was very pleased with his chicken fried steak, hash-browns, eggs and toast. My breakfast was well-portioned; not a huge plate but definitely ample, fresh and tasty! The best part of the experience for me what the cleanliness of the dining room. Not fancy- utilitarian carpet, linoleum table tops- but so clean, fresh and well-tended. It seemed busy for a Thursday morning; more than half the dining room was occupied, and the low storefront of the building is easy to miss, but I was confident these customers were regulars. We don't live in Topeka, but this is now my fav restaurant there, so I plan to return!

It has been about 2 years since I had been to Cooks. It has not changed and the food quantity and…read morequality is still a good place to find a great breakfast and lunch meal. Coffee was good. The staff are always helpful. They have good deserts also. Not fancy but very relaxing place. Bisquits and gravy were great.

OUT OF BUSINESS at this location: This has been closed for a few weeks now with another new owner…read moresaid to be taking over. Then this was posted on the door recently.

I tried this place with my family over the weekend and was really not impressed…read more It seems like they only had one server and she was doing her best to serve the entire place but I saw other staff sitting at the bar. My own family member had to go up to the bar and ask if they needed help, they finally got up and started serving food that was sitting in the window. It took us 45 minutes just to order anything. Our server was extremely nice and doing her best, the only reason I've given them two stars. Half our order came out cold, the other half the food was taste was very bland. I ordered the sweet tooth french toast and was very disappointed. It's as if they just smeared smuckers strawberry jam over my two thin pieces of toast. The bacon tasted very odd, it immediately made my stomach hurt. Probably will not be back to this place and do not recommend wasting your time.

Leonard Meat is a butcher shop in Topeka, Kansas, known for high-quality, USA-grown meats,…read moreincluding steaks, sausages, and marinated chicken, with a second location on SW Gage Blvd

I honestly struggled to find some good meals in Topeka. This place showed up as a good burger spot…read moreso I drove on over for lunch. Let me tell ya--- plain and simple, this is a good burger. Well seasoned, perfectly grilled meat, juicy----genuinely I hadn't eaten a burger this good in a long time (and as a Texan, I'm pretty picky on my beef and burgers.) I was actually pretty shocked, and while eating kept staring at the burger waiting for it to release it's magic secrets to me. This was easily one of my favorite meals while I was in town and I'd recommend if you want to eat with a smile on your face.

Bradley's IS the diner you've been looking for, and conveniently located in NOTO, so fun browsing…read morefor before or after you eat. (Check store hours.) We had the pancakes, breakfast potatoes, and an excellent omelette. Loved the bacon. Great service, good prices, clean restrooms. We are planning to go back for a burger and a cheesesteak asap.

Very good food good service and seat by your self that's cool alright coffee…read more Nice people