Absolutely would recommend to anyone. I had only had breakfast at their location once but needed…read morecatering for my son's rehearsal dinner and decided to give them a try. First, communication was excellent as I was trying to organize from 5 hrs. away. Food was amazing- everyone was blown away. Family from the south were impressed with the brisket and chicken. And as always, the pies were perfect. They will be a must go to when we go to see our son and his family in Wichita.

Stopped at Carriage Crossing for lunch after the Yoder Days parade, and it was such a great…read morehometown experience! I had the fried catfish with mashed potatoes and steamed baby carrots. Just classic comfort food, and our server was so nice and sweet. Yoder Days was wonderful too! We grabbed jalapeño cheese bread, mild salsa, and pickled beets from the bake sale booth, and everything was SO good. Such a fun small-town tradition and a really special place.... with great food and friendly people!

Quick service and very friendly. Portions were large and very satisfying. Save room for pieread more

Service Hospitality, personable, even though they were busy…read moreFood, tasty & good presentation

We were looking for a place to get some breakfast and Scrambled Sam's came up and so glad we did…read more Home cooked food- simply done and done well. Friendly service and cute decor. So glad we stopped in.

Food is absolutely delicious! Seasoned to perfection! Service was excellent! Everyone was warm and…read morewelcoming. Will definitely come back when I'm in town! Check out my captions under my pics.

Amazing food and wonderful staff! Everything is delicious and huge servings. Love the decor,…read moreespecially the chandelier.

Delicious as always. The fried mushrooms are a favorite. Split the catfish nugget dinner, order…read moreside salads to go with it. Beer is always cold. Carry Hutchinson brewery beers, Salt City and Sandhill breweries. Service was fast, not a long wait. Recommend to get on the waitlist through Yelp during busy times. Great atmosphere. If you like the present atmosphere of Cracker Barrel, you'll like The Barn's atmosphere.

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!!

Great food, great service. The owner came and talked us through Gluten Free options which were…read moreplenty. I've been here 3 times and had the green pork chili every time. But after I tasted the Patty Melt my mother got, that may be next. The bread was amazing on the patty melt. My father got an omelet which I failed to get a picture of, but he said it was excellent. Looking forward to the next visit!

This place is fabulous- we have been twice now - here from out of town. They serve breakfast lunch…read moreall day. First day we all had great breakfast fare, meat lovers omelet, monte cristo sandwich --all excellent. Coffee is typical diner coffee. Day 2 we had huevos rancheros / they have no idea how to make traditional - it is their own version- do not recommend. Would overall recommend - fast friendly service

Great service - great food - highly recommend. The chili was excellent!! Ambiance was interesting-…read moreit really is an old firehouse

This was rated at the top of the local restaurants. Everyone was not wrong. My husband ordered the…read moreReuben and loved every bite. I got the grilled ham and cheese sandwich and was happy as well. My fries were outstanding and my husband enjoyed his fried onion chips. The wait crew were always on the move. And best of all, this was the least expensive meal we have had on our trip so far. We were in town with about 5,000 other geocachers for GeoWoodstock, a game of hide and seek where people hide containers around the world and post coordinate locations for others to find and sign a logsheet. We bumped into fellow cachers eating here as well.

I really wanted to give this place more stars because of the phenomenal wait staff...the ladies we…read moreinteracted with were so funny and attentive. Very kind. None of my issues were with them, they were great. The interior was a bit dated and there was a slight musty smell when you came in. Not to mention that they share bathrooms with the gas station next door which did NOT smell great at all. They had a very extensive menu...almost too much. I honestly don't remember what my meal was called but it was shaved beef on toast with mashed potatoes and gravy all over everything. The mashed potatoes were definitely dehydrated prior and the best thing about it was the gravy which still wasn't that great. My husband got the cheesesteak and he said it was just ok. Not a horrible experience but not the best. I hope they treat their waitstaff well because that would be the only reason I returned!

So I didn't take any pictures, I was really tired when I walked in here an hour before closing…read more I walked in, and as soon as the waitress saw me waiting for a table, she acknowledged me and took me to my table. She was really nice and sweet. I was delighted to see that they had fried green tomatoes, I guess with homemade ranch dressing. So I ordered that as an appetizer, and I also ordered chicken 'parmesan' as my main dish. She brought me my drink, and took my order. I sat waiting for my appetizer to come out, but all of my food came at once. She apologized that the cooks cooked my order together. Didn't really matter to me, I know they are getting close to closing. The fried green tomatoes were off the hook! Their ranch dressing was pretty good too. The tomatoes were nice and thick, and just perfect overall. My chicken parmesan, was all chicken, no parmesan. Didn't have any cheese whatsoever, but that's not a big deal to me. The chicken was fried perfect. It was so good, and the pasta is just basic spaghetti. I ordered it with extra sauce, but they didn't give me extra sauce but whatever. The inside is pretty spacious, it has nice decorum, and I guess they have buffets on sunday? I don't expect to ever be in that area again. So I guess I'll never know, but I do recommend if you're hungry, it's a great little spot to eat.

I heard about the size of the cinnamon roll just a day before a road trip. Added it to my…read moreitenerary. The C. Roll was definitely worth it. Little pricey, but took three days to eat. Lot's of cinnamon inside. Yummy!

Amazing food and super good. The service is amazing the staff could not be any nicer. The…read moreatmosphere is so welcoming.

The food was excellent, whether you ordered off the menu (as everyone in our group did) or simply…read moreate from the buffet. The service was prompt. The staff was very courteous! Even the pricing was very reasonable. This is an exceptional place to eat!

Food is decent. Homemade. We usually go on Fridays as it's all you can eat Fried chicken buffet…read morethat comes with salad bar and dessert and drink. Staff is always attentive. Highly recommend.