Blowing through town on a vacation road trip, this is a great stop . The donuts are outstanding!…read moreThe owner and helper greeted us and offered a hot glazed donut hole while we made our selections. Always fresh, raised and cake donuts of various kinds---so many choices! Do not skip the apple fritters and the Bavarian Cream-filled donuts as they were so good! The kolaches (sausages and jalapeño, wrapped in dough, then baked) were a "down the road" snack. Love the owner as she never forgets a face and engages conversation. The cute, clean shop is very busy on Saturday and Sunday mornings so wait a bit...well worth it!

Love the donuts & breakfast options! It's always fresh and the lady is always so sweet and…read moregenerous! Definitely

How do you run out of bread before 8 pm and this isn't the first time this has happened. The only…read morereason I even still come here cause there ain't anything else in Pratt.

Bread not fresh. Dry. Meat not cut fresh as advertised. Chips were broken to bits. Water was good…read more I had two really great sandwiches at the Meade KS subway and one at Kingman. Pratt needs to step up.

Such a nice little restaurant. Great service from the friendliest waitress. We tried the chicken…read moresalad sub, the Italian sub and the chef's salad with all the meats. Everything was good. But the Larkspur cocktail was amazing. I can't stop thinking about how good it was!

Super cute atmosphere. Great service. And the best chicken salad sandwich I have ever had! Just an…read moreawesome place! Love it!!!

Carolyn's Essenhaus is a true gem on the Kansas prairie. Located just southwest of Salina along…read moreState Highway 61, it's well worth a stop at almost any time of day. They're open from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, and until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Saturday. They're closed on Sundays. After a long day on the road traveling from Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Salina, Kansas, we arrived around 6:00 p.m. on a Monday evening. We were more than ready for a break. We had found Carolyn's Essenhaus on Yelp, and from the photos and reviews, it looked like just the kind of place we were hoping to find. Inside, the restaurant was much larger than we expected. The dining room was filled with local artwork, charming Kansas memorabilia, comfortable tables and booths, and a classic salad bar prominently displayed in the center. Table service was friendly, warm, and welcoming--like enjoying dinner in your grandmother's kitchen. My wife ordered the chopped steak topped with cheese and grilled onions, served with green beans and sweet potato fries. I chose one of the local favorites, essentially a hearty patty melt featuring a grilled burger, grilled onions, and a thick slice of grilled ham. Both entrées were excellent, but the real star of the meal was the salad bar--especially if you appreciate an old-fashioned, homemade selection. It instantly reminded me of family potlucks with all my aunts and uncles. There was macaroni salad, cottage cheese, potato salad, broccoli raisin salad, a sweet and creamy chopped cucumber salad, and plenty of other homemade favorites. It was so good that I went back for a second small plate and happily told our server to charge me for the extra trip. To finish the meal, we couldn't resist taking two slices of their homemade coconut cream pie to go. It was every bit as delicious as the rest of the meal. Before heading out, we picked up a few of their homemade cookies from the front counter, paid what we thought was a very reasonable bill, and continued our journey with full stomachs and smiles. If your travels ever take you near Arlington, Kansas, do yourself a favor and make time for Carolyn's Essenhaus. It's the kind of place that reminds you why small-town restaurants are often the most memorable stops on any road trip.

Seat yourself, waited on quickly. Hot coffee, food arrived soon and was delicious!…read more A little out of the way, but so worth the drive!!

I sent my hubby over to pickup breakfast - his favorite biscuits and gravy! The owner is so…read morefriendly and was working in the kitchen when he arrived. Everything is freshly made from scratch and I'm looking forward to trying it all! The biscuits and gravy were to DIE FOR! So delicious! Can't wait to come back! Highly recommended

Nestled in downtown Coldwater, KS we found a jewel, Ozzie Bakes! A very cool and trendy, sit down…read morecafe/bakery offering delightfully delicious and satisfying homemade fare! The moment you step into Ozzie's you are greeted by a Welcome sign and the smile of Sue Little. Then, you notice the delightful display of freshly made meat pies and quiches to your left and fresh, homemade donuts, banana nut bread, pie and pastries to your right. There is also a menu of breakfast items and lunch fare on trendy chalkboards to choose from. Sue, owning a lovely Australia accent, graciously explained each item in the glistening glass case. The individual portioned Shook Pie, Shepard's pie and Quiche, were equally visually amazing, making my selection difficult. I chose the Schook pie. Comfort food derived from Sue's family recipes. Delicious individually crafted pastry pie filled with chicken, a delicate cream sauce, soft hints of garlic and savory vegetables. Each bite...Perfection! My husband, Jeff, chose a freshly created BLT from the lunch menu. After taking a bite, his description, "it is incredible!' Jeff chose a slice of heated Apple pie for desert and again, he said it was "The Best, ever!" Even when I say, Ozzie's is a Jewel, I feel I am in someway slighting it...Ozzie Bakes IS THAT GOOD! I chose a homemade glazed donut for desert, only intending on eating half. I ate one donut and THEN ate another half! Quite honestly the best tasting donut I have ever experienced! Completely out-doing the homemade ones I had in Canada some years back. If you are traveling, through Coldwater, Kansas or within a hundred mile radius, 'Ozzie Bakes' is worth a stop. Come hungry, you won't be disappointed.

Stopped by while passing through. Quite a surprise. I had a delicious ham quiche, coffee and a…read moresalad. Very reasonable price, excellent food and great service. 2 Thumbs Way UP.

This place is CLOSED!…read more I wish Yelp had the option to check a box that says the place has been closed down. I drove up and the building is for sale or lease. Empty. No more coffee shop.

We stopped on drive from Los Angeles to Kansas City. Just off the road in a quaint little town. The…read moreowner is very nice and the coffee was delicious. Fresh baked goods and a relaxing atmosphere. We will stop any time we are on this route.

Great service, selection and atmosphere. Great place to meet with friends or coworkers- or to spend…read morequiet time alone with a book.

8pm on a Tuesday- 6 teen/college boys working…read more Polite- fast service- dining area was clean- floors had been mopped and the bathrooms were sparkling! Sandwiches were great as always and they wrapped everything nicely ToGo. 10/10

What a great group of team members. They were helpful with my wives order suggesting a different…read moresandwich which was a better deal over adding items to another. My sandwich was made with care and perfection. You say JJ how do you mess up a sandwich.. well it can be done and I have had it happen to me.. but this location was great thanks for the chat and the great sandwiches.

I walked in to use the restroom before I was going to order inside, and when I came back out there…read morewas a kid working behind where the food was and he was playing around tossing a toy ball in the air and had an ear bud in his ear. I left, because anyone working with the food should not be back there playing with a germy toy and then handling food--no, thanks!

Amazing friendly team members. Food was fresh and hot. Very clean store! Wow what good customer…read moreservice

I grew up in this town, but I've been living out of state for the last 30 years. So when I say "I…read morecan't believe I didn't know about this place," it's mostly because I am old and it is relatively new. I'm not out of the loop, I promise. That said, they have absolutely nailed the vibe. It is a welcoming, unique, incredibly cool, and comfortable coffee shop. The coffee was exactly the high-octane wake-up call I needed, and the biscuits and gravy were spectacular. The service here is top-tier--extremely friendly, fast, polite, and professional. If you are passing through town, make a detour and check it out. And if you currently live here and haven't been yet? You have no excuse. I had to leave the state for three decades; you just have to get off the couch. Go check them out

Stopped while traveling. Must stop! Right off highway , in a cute little town! Eclectic and…read morewhimsical! It will make your journey a bit better!