In Ottawa, KS by the Franklin County Courthouse is this little gem. Coffee, coffee, coffee runs…read morethru my mind when I am out exploring. This is a well lit, big windows, open spaces vibe coffee house. The noise level wasn't loud or close to it. There is a bar, coffee and tea, and sandwiches. I ordered an Everything began and Garden Vegetable Cream cheese bagel with added lettuce. There wasn't a line so I decided to take it up a notch. I was shocked with about 5 different cream cheeses to choose from. Check out the lights, windows, and the high ceiling look. I was wanting to chill solo today so I went to the back room. This is where I took the pics. They support small artists and businesses; fun to see what will be displayed in this back room. There is a coffee roaster here too! Marais des Cygnes has cool merchandise to sell besides beans. Clean restrooms and the tables/chairs are well maintained. Back room can be reserved as well. Great for solo, catching up with small groups, or possibly cramming for exams. Not like cozy fall asleep comfy but open well lit feeling. Parking on Main St but better to park on the side (courthouse side). 2 entrances. Another plus is the cashier didn't try to push for a tip (kinda makes me feel uncomfortable when a place asks). Instead I found the nice old fashioned tip jar. Downside: food can take a really long time to arrive (that was my past experience here but that was 8 mo. ago). Today's experience was 10/10 perfect.

Conveniently located and very cute inside with plenty of space for your needs. I stopped after a…read morework event in the early evening and was able to find an outlet easily close to a table. The music was subtle and not an overbearing so it was a great space to work or do schoolwork or have a meeting. All of these things were happening while I was there. I ordered a Chai latte with almond milk and the Clubhouse salad. Both tasted great and the salad quality and quantity surprised me. It tasted very fresh and they make their own ranch, which is always a bonus! I received great customer service while there. When I'm back in Ottawa, I will stop in again.

Came in for a quick lunch. Food arrived and couldn't find the waiter to ask for check and to go…read morebox. I couldn't find out if refried beans were made with lard (not vegetarian). Sometimes service can make a big difference in dining experience. I have been a server and I know sometimes things happen unexpectedly. When I was able to ask out server questions they didn't know/didn't care to find out/or there were communication challenges. This was complete opposite of Frontera. For the same amount of money- pass this one and hit Fronteras on Main St.

Our Steak Fajitas Burrito was well seasoned, filled with sautéed vegetables, and topped with fresh…read morepico and guacamole.

Great food, good service in an appealing environment. Best tasting eggs in a long time.read more

Love the good here, small plates are fun & light! But Drinks are the star here!…read more It's cute and comfy. Staff is always kind & efficient

While visiting a friend in Ottawa, KS, we had dinner at Brand N Iron Bar and Grill (now named Brand…read moreN Iron Country Grill), a local favorite. We went on Saturday night and it was packed! We had to wait until guests left, but they are so quick in bussing tables that flow of guests were continuous. The ambiance was somewhat country/western style, the wall of "Brandings" of local Ranchers in the area was amazing, as if it was a tribute to them. Love the vibe, it was apparent to me that this was a very supporting community. Every customer that came in was known to the owners, if not, they were treated with very hospitable service. It wasn't too long that we are finally seated. We started off with drinks. While others had beer and fountain drinks, I had the Kansas Sunset Cocktail and it was very refreshing for the Hot Humid Kansas weather! Seeing that portions were huge, we passed on appetizers and went straight to the Main entrees. Ordered the Prime Rib Sandwich, Chicken Friend Steak Dinner, and the Barnyard Battle Dinner. Each came with 2 sides, their side salad was big, also came with 2 servings of crackers. We also got Mac & Cheese, and loaded baked potatoes as sides. Very generous with the butter for the baked potatoes, I also liked that the sour cream was Daisy, and it was individually wrapped too (my first time ever seeing sour cream like this)! Food was abundant and delicious! The Barnyard Battle is an excellent choice if you want to try both Roast Beef and Chicken Fried Steak. The Prime Rib was tender for the sandwich. I was so bummed that Prime Rib was only served on Thursdays. Hope the owners would consider making it a regular item on their daily menu. After that hearty meal, we were treated to slices of homemade apple pie (a la mode and served warn) and chocolate peanut butter pie which was shared by all of us. Those pies was a delicious way to top our dining experience. I was told it was the owner's mom's recipe, and it's a MUST have! Highly recommend if ever you find yourself on HWY 59 in Ottawa, KS! The restaurant may be easily missed from the highway because it's behind the Shell Gas Station. The parking lot is gravel but plenty. It also appears they are expanding the front outwards that you just have to go through it to get to the entrance. Special shout out to owners Aaron and Lindsay Nichols for their hospitality and keeping Brand N Iron Bar & Grill a great place for locals and non-locals to dine. :)

Can't beat locally sourced beef straight from the farm! Not a fancy over priced steak joint you…read morefind in the big city. This is a right priced steak joint with all that down homemade cooking. The way it should be. Menu has enough options to satisfy the whole family but the star of the show is steak and why mess around with other cut... get the ribeye. But... save room for dessert. Much of which is made by a grandma!!! Owner has been the couple of times I've been and make a point to remember you and make sure everything was excellent!

We live just down the road from Quaint in one of the near by neighborhoods. We love the vibe and…read moreatomosphere, love that it is close to home so we don't have to drive or uber to places in Overland Park, or Downtown, it nice that we can pop-in just to get out of the house to enjoy some really great cocktails, they do themed experience at times which we love, have done a few themed experiences in Scotland. We first visited in 2024 and it has become or local go-to when the wife and I want cocktail outside of the house. The staff is really friendly and because of them they give it a kinda of Cheer's vibe, cause they recognize their return patrons every time.

Met a friend here after work and was surprised at how cool it is. The ambiance is swanky and sexy…read more Nico the bartender is friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of different types of seating - bar, comfy chairs and table with chairs in a space that will hold about 80. The drinks are a little spendy about $16 and no happy hour pricing. I had a stirred dirty vodka martini. It was good but I prefer shaken martini that skates (iykyk). My friend ordered an fireside old fashioned. The rum made it sweeter and the cinnamon stick was a nice touch. The menu offers several old fashioned and martini options. They also offer some lite bar bites for snacking. If you live in Olathe and like cocktails this is definitely worth a stop. If you don't - it's quite the drive and there are other bars probably closer and just as cool.

Love this little treasure! On the first floor are great gifts, for others or yourself! Then head…read moredownstairs and enjoy a delicious beverage in the Faculty Lounge. A lovely, comfortable area with various seating areas and a delightful bartender. You will wonder why you haven't been here before!

This beautiful refurbished school house has a wonderful first floor store with seasonal decorations…read moreand various snack options for home entertaining. I almost hesitate to share, but the basement is a speakeasy with handcrafted, cocktails, comfortable seating and a wonderful atmosphere. During the warmer months, the back of the school house has deck work and patios with ample seating for gatherings with friends and family A must visit well worth the drive !

If you crave a good grilled cheese sandwich this is the place! My husband loves grilled cheese and…read moreis always on the hunt for a unique but tasty one. Not only do they have great grilled cheese but also good and fresh salads. Highly recommend this place for great food, friendly and welcoming service plus a cozy atmosphere.

Established in 2015 and in the NOTO Arts District (cute and slow, inside & out!), I rolled in late…read moreand was able to grab a grilled cheese - one of their award-winning "How Now, Bleu Cow" with a medley of (you guessed it, bleu) cheeses, bacon, garlic aioli and onion jam (hold the roast beef). It was gooey and melty, not greasy, although not quite as flavorful as the ingredients would suggest. A side salad fresh from the garden with jalapeño ranch was a surprising favorite, and a nice balance. A huge patio offers large seating for groups and play space for the kiddos. Everyone should go home happy!

Cute spot! Definitely out here in the middle of nowhere lol. The inside is super cute. There's a…read moresmall restaurant where you can sit and eat and then the other half is a small shopping area with local goods! I got the buffalo wrap. It was pretty good. There were lots of specialty coffee options but I just got their black coffee and it was super smooth. Very delicious. The menu has a lot of options on here all the way from breakfast to ice cream! We sat in here for a while. Super unique place, each chair at the table was also different, which was neat. There's also seating outside! Lovely spot!

Cozy cafe with a variety of yummy meals. The ice cream is delicious. The cinnamon rolls are some of…read morethe best I've ever tasted. Friendly service. Lots of interesting items in the market area while your food is prepared.

Cute little cocktail bar off of Mass St…read more I was recently in Lawrence and decided to finally stop by to try a cocktail. The interior is pretty small but they do have some seating outside-front and back. The service was good. I ordered the House Gimlet: cucumber infused gin, rosemary, orange blossom, and lime. This drink was so refreshing. It's a great drink for spring and summer. I highly recommend this drink! My boyfriend tried the Fugue State: Old overholt rye, bigallet China-china, tiki bitters, Lambrusco, and orange peel. He liked it and said it was like an old fashioned. It wasn't too strong and was really sweet. They had lots of other good sounding cocktails. I'll definitely stop by in the future.

the pig is my number one spot for drinks in lawrence!! i love the bartenders, the vibes, and of…read morecourse the drinks. thank you for existinggggg

The food was spot on. The drinks were good! Service was really on point. The views from the rooftop…read morewere great!

Fine food, but not beyond expectations. Still a great option considering the price and location of…read morethe bar. Nice to drop by and have a meal when you're near KU.