Not sure what to make of this place. Stopped by here on a weekend in early January. Place was…read moredeserted. Staff (assume owners?) were super friendly and nice to us. Pretty nice ambiance. That's about where it fell apart. The menu had some pretty cool sounding things on it - and being a "fusion" restaurant, there was some variety. From gyros to hummus, ramen to Pad Thai, and burgers to tortas. Settled for the Pad Thai and the falafel. Both were mediocre. The plates were filled and spilling over... the noodles were soggy and lacking in flavor. Way too much food also. I probably won't return.

Good spot with a patio and it is dog friendly (outside). Order inside. Typical (but good) diner…read morefood. We tried the sliders and the chili cheese dogs. The fries were outstanding BUT thank goodness the person taking our order asked if we wanted them with cinnamon and sugar. Uh, NO. I would stop again. The building is cool and there's a photo of the original site on the outside wall by the patio. I would return.

A yummy spot! Loved…read morethe pizza. Tasty and the perfect meal when you're hungry. They even made my sister a pizza with a pesto base even though they never had done it before. The good news is.. she loved it.

In defiance of the five-star rating, our meal was just okay. Maybe I should have gotten the pizza…read morebecause they do have a pizza oven! Or the popper egg rolls sounded really good! I got the hot mess burger and it wasn't hot, just a mess! The cheese sauce was curdled and didn't have much flavor. The bacon and onions were great! The burger itself was a little overdone - didn't come out medium as requested. And the tots were underdone, crispy on the outside but still a little uncooked on the inside. They must bake them instead of fry them, but I'm just guessing. It was all edible but just not exciting. Sometimes when you see a five-star rating your expectations are too high, and that might have been the case here.

The reviews on this place were deceiving. It's not a diner. You order at the counter and it's a…read moresmall old restaurant. We didn't like the feel of it so we walked out. Lettuce on the burger was extra. Wendy's is across the street.

We made a pit stop in Hayes on our roadtrip from Denver to Kansas City earlier this year. We found…read moreVernie's while looking for a lunch spot and were not disappointed. The restaurant has a very family oriented, retro vibe. The food was inexpensive and delicious. I would recommend the corn fritters!

Gella's Diner is an absolute gem in Hays…read more From the moment you walk in, the beautiful décor sets the tone--warm, stylish, and way more inviting than you'd ever expect from a brewery‑diner combo. The service matches the atmosphere perfectly: friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to help you navigate their creative menu. The food here is where things really take off. The steak & blue cheese salad was outstanding--fresh, bold, and packed with flavor. The ahi tuna poke nachos were another knockout, the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after you leave. And if you're a burger person, this place is dangerous in the best way. Their burgers are consistently amazing: juicy, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Of course, you can't come to Gella's without enjoying their great beer, brewed right on site. Every pint feels like it was crafted to pair perfectly with the food. If you're in Hays, Gella's is a must‑visit. Creative dishes, great beer, beautiful space, and service that makes you feel right at home. An easy five stars.

This was a pretty good diner. Me and my family came here for dinner while passing through Hays…read more The food here was great! I really enjoyed my burger. I also had one of my brother's chicken tenders and they were good too. The service here was really good. Our waitress was super kind and helpful. The inside was decently clean. The only downside to it was the bathrooms were kind of dirty. Good ambiance too. Overall, good restaurant and I recommend it.

We drove into town late (9:40) and were in search of places still open to grab some grub to eat at…read morethe hotel when we checked in. After reading the great reviews of their food and looking at the menu (and on their website) we were excited to get something that wasn't fast food. Told by a lovely barkeep that all they had were their late night menu - wings, cheese curds and fries. They had lost their cook, and hence no more fish tacos, chicken parm sandwich, etc. I ordered all 3 items, half wings with garlic parm and half boom boom, cheese curds and jazzed fries. Food came out very quickly and with a smile. The one star is for the friendly barkeep/cook. Food, very meh. Enough said. Perhaps inform the unsuspecting hungry customer that your menu isn't available- on Yelp or on your website. I mean, it's a bar after all, I suppose, and not a restaurant. And this'll teach me to read the dates on all those food reviews on Yelp! (It looked like a great place to hang and shoot some pool and listen to decent music. Just don't expect 90% of the food menu to be available.)

Again, short haired bartender tells the other staff not to serve me when I am just standing there…read moreafter everyone around the bar has been served twice around. Clearly doesn't have customer service. Otherwise great place

The Golden Q is a Hays staple and I swear by it…read more I hadn't been back to town in years so when I made my return I had to stop in for a Q Burger. Color me shocked. Gone was the old cigarette smoke-filled and alcohol-fueled hazy look of the Golden Q of yesteryear and in its place is a semi-recently remodeled and expanded Golden Q... one that is now CLEAN, smoke free and includes a couple of back rooms, tons of tvs and a back patio. You can still drink your choice of alcohol (it's encouraged,) you can still play pool if you want and most importantly, you can still enjoy a Q Burger (or your burger of choice,) but you don't have to feel bad about bringing some underage members of the family during the afternoon to watch the game of your choice. I love the new open look and man, I still love those Q Burgers. I can't wait to come back.

Always good food and friendly service. Staff is always friendly and the beers are always cold. Best…read moreburgers in town!

Thirstys was recommended to us by a local, and it is a local favorite. Wide variety from down home…read moreoptions like chicken fried steak, steaks, seafood, sandwiches, pasta etc. something for everyone it's family friendly in a fun atmosphere. Lots of TVs and sports paraphernalia for the sports fans. Service was great! We were greeted promptly, seated quickly and brought our food right away. Budget friendly too with lots of drink options. Plenty of parking for trailers, RVs etc.

Seems like every time I'm in Hays I stop in Thirsty's for the great food n service…read more This trip had the giant Pig Tail with Mac n cheese and the mash potatoes. Also had an appetizer of fried pickles. Everything was great and the pig tail was huge enough to share with a co-worker lol. It is an interesting decor and makes you want to have fun. Like I said every time I'm in Hays this is one place I must hit.

Small enough to feel cozy, and large enough to have a great menu. We needed advice, as so many…read moreitems sounded delicious. Our waiter, Ryker, did a great job steering us to the Cajun pasta and the steak and blue cheese salad. Both were freshly prepared, plentiful, and tasty. Restaurants like this have put Hays on this cross-Kansas driver's map!

Love the ambience of this tavern meets vintage supper club vibe. They have a bar with local beers…read moreon tap and rustic ranch style tables. Casual with the Kansas plains steakhouse feel and flavor. Service was great and so was my steak. They don't mess around. All we needed was a dart board.

Me and 3 other friends arivved here mid day on a Wednesday. We all got different food choices which…read moreconsisted of the chicken tenders, double burger, milk shakes, and hotdog. All of these items were great which we rated an average of and 8/10 for the food. Now for the interior, it was very friendly, comfortable, and had a 90's vibe we rated this a total of 9/10.

Waited 10 minutes for cold burnt nasty fries. 0/10 would recommend. The chicken nuggets loook like…read morethey came from a freaking frozen banquet meal.