We were told it was okay to sit in the back room, so we did. It was about halfway through dinner rush. The lady who told us we could sit in the back followed us back but didn't offer us menus or anything. We sat for probably at least 10 minutes as staff came and went stocking the freezers and such. Finally located menus. Finally a server brought another table their food and noticed us sitting there. I ordered a mushroom swiss burger with fries, which was on special for $5. Mom ordered a ham salad and paid $2 upcharge to add egg. The food came out a lot faster than it took to order it. The burger and curly fries were very good, especially considering the price. The salad had a lot of toppings, and a bit of cut ham. The $2 egg was a sliced boiled egg that they'd forgotten until she reminded the server. The big salad was served on a small plate, which made it difficult to mix up and corral as Mom ate it. I'm not much of a fan of shredded lettuce, but at least their lettuce did seem very fresh. I can see why they stay busy with those special lunch prices. The food was quite good for the price. It's not anything fancy, but seemed clean and more popular than the other restaurants in town. read more

Saddlerock was recommended by our rental host and we weren't disappointed. Everything was what I expected from a real breakfast place. The bonus was the fresh baked toast varieties. It gets even better... When we entered we noticed a sign that they were closing early for a day or two for a wedding. After we ate we drove to the tall grass prairie National Park for a hike. When we returned I realized that I had left my charge card at the restaurant. We drove over on the chance that someone might be staying late for clean up but no such luck. While parked out front getting ready to call and cancel the card a relative of the owner came from next door to check on us. She had her hair up in a scarf getting ready for the wedding festivities. She opened up and found my card and had her grandson run it out to me. Saved me a lot of headaches. Love Saddlerock! Great food and great people. Next morning, wedding day, we ate at another breakfast spot with a line of grumpy locals who were wishing Saddlerock was open. WE are wishing the newlyweds a great future. read more

The food was very good, family diner style. There was a lot of choice. We had intended to go to the Trails End restaurant which is supposed to be unusual but had been unable to contact them. So the chamber of commerce referred us to Saddlerock. I had chicken fried steak, very tender, homemade and lots of gravy. The service was slow but very helpful. It was a cute place inside. read more

Large portions fantastic Service historic decor. It is a great breakfast stop for home cooking.

Ordered a Ruben and got a sandwich with CANNED CORN BEEF HASH! couldn't even eat it. This was my last try after being dissatisfied but not to this degree. Service was slow. read more

Wow!! Definitely isn't the place you'd think it was, even when they are short handed the food was spot on and hot. The place has been in business for over 15 years and based on their food quality a person eating here wants to keep it a secret! When in town stop here for breakfast you won't be disappointed!! Took off 1 star because I had to get my own coffee when the place was slammed with customers due to half of the regular servers were at a volley ball game... lol this stuff only happens in a small town....stop in, enjoy and as always have a happy meal... read more

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Great food, homemade cinnamon rolls and bread. Very busy place on a Sunday morning so go early.

Talk about good food! We stopped in for breakfast and this little cafe did not disappoint! The prices are good, but the homemade bread is even better! read more

Saddlerock Cafe - a cup of coffee and a fork - Cafes Near Me - Council Grove, Kansas

Drove from Herington for breakfast. My husband and my sister enjoyed their food, I on the other hand did not. I ordered the corn beef hash meal. I asked for my eggs to be soft scrambled and cinnamon raisin toast. The crust on the corned beef hash was burnt, over cooked. The eggs were not soft scramble, they were dry and over cooked. The toast, was not toast, it was bread that looked like they slapped it on the griddle to put a little color on it (one side only), my two pieces of "cinnamon raisin toast" had one raisin and the swirl of cinnamon was not a swirl but a small line. No cinnamon taste. Why didn't I say something, you ask... The service was lacking, they said there was only two people working, blamed it on volleyball (I assume some of the staff are in high school, and play on the team). My husband asked where the coffee was, the waitress told him it was up front, and he got the coffee pot, and filled up his and my sister's cup, even another customer's cup. We had to take ketchup and Cholula off another table. No one came and asked how our meal was, or if we needed anything, until they came and picked up the empty plates (not my plate), but walked away before any one of us could speak. Either she didn't notice that my plate was still full (she only took my husband's and my sister's), or she didn't care if I liked my meal. Was the restaurant clean? Half the tables up front were occupied, and the other half had dirty plates on them. We asked if we wait to be seated or if we sit ourself. We sit ourself, and we found a clean booth in the back. We ordered two coffees and one water, the waitress immediately came back and asked if we ordered three coffees. Should have known right then that the service would be less than par. Used the women' restroom (cow girl's), it is very dated and small (my RV has a larger bathroom). You can hear everything from the kitchen. Will we return? I'm sure my husband will drag me in, to give it a second chance. I'll make sure to look at the high school sports schedule. I'm giving a three star, because my husband and my sister liked their meals. read more

Saddlerock Cafe - an omelet and toast on a plate - Cafes Near Me - Council Grove, Kansas

Food was good. Lots of home made bread options. I had to try the orange cranberry almond (I enjoyed the heck out of it). The whole wheat was a winner also. Bacon was thick and hearty. Not a mask on anyone but our group that we saw. read more

We took the weekend to explore the Tallgrass Prairie, spending the night in Cottonwood Falls. We wanted to visit Council Grove and found Saddlerock Cafe for breakfast. We would highly recommend it: fast, friendly service, tasty food and homemade cinnamon rolls so large my kids couldn't finish them (but so good they asked for to go boxes). We also loved the pictures of the prairie and cattle brands on the walls. read more

This place has great food and good service. We were out for an adventure and decided to eat here after reading the reviews. We were able to eat breakfast and order from the dinner menu. The French toast and biscuits and gravy were great. I hAd a patty melt and we also had a Reuben with fry's. The fries were good not oily. If you are hungry give this place a try. You will bot be disappointed. read more

Lunch Thursday 25 June 2020. Not a face mask in sight. Starving so ate Salisbury Steak w mashed potatoes. Hot and presumably safe. Enjoyed. I imagine breakfast is still good, too. read more

Hype about this place is all hype. I just wasn't a fan. Food was so-so and the place just doesn't seem clean. Parking is a nightmare and it's hard to find the place anyway. It was more like eating in grandma's shed, than a visit to grandma's house for breakfast. I'll pass on future visits. Nothing to see here. read more

Only our second time there but the food is very good and service is great. Homemade bread and buns are really good. read more

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Great breakfast. Service good and fast. Homemade hash browns and bread. Bread was off the charts awesome.

Passing through from St. Louis on a business trip. The atmosphere is unassuming, to say the least, but this was the best meatloaf I've ever had in my life hands down. No question, no exaggeration. Two adults ate for less than $20 and have been raving about it ever since. If you're in the area, don't miss it. read more

This is definitely a 'visit every time' we come this way cafe! Great service, wonderful scratch made food (bread/biscuits amazing) really spoiled us for other breakfast eateries! We will come again soon. read more

Yes..."As Good as it Gets" Yelp! Live in Manhattan, 45 min away but come here whenever I need to head south. GREAT homemade bread, great cinnamon rolls, corned beef is the real deal (not out of a can), great prices, great service. Can only vouch for their breakfast, but good, good, good! read more

Authentic, small town cafe. Very friendly owner and staff, you are not a stranger here. Try the burger with freshly made cheddar bacon bun.

The best breakfast in Kansas! Every morning that have fresh homemade breads (cranberry-almond... Yum!). Nothing better than their biscuits and gravy either with their homemade biscuits and fantastic sausage gravy. Have that with the country fried steak (also smothered in sausage gravy) and you won't eat for a day and have high cholesterol for a month! read more

Yummy breakfast for two. Amy served us and did a great job. Definitely will come again.

Wonderful breakfast! A fabulous bread and cinnamon roll! I especially liked the cinnamon raisin bread!

Amazing staff and food!! Best food in Council Grove!! We LOVED our sandwiches and the price is very fair!

If you want to taste the food that pioneered the Midwest, this is it. Simple recipes with basic ingredients that are satisfying and reminiscent of a time when we didn't have avocado toast everywhere! I had the cinnamon rolls (very large), and biscuits and gravy. It was real gravy, and there was a skin on what lingered on my plate, and that's the honesty of the food. It's not fancy, it's simple and satisfying and a great value. One of the owners visited with me and told about the home baked breads they make. I took a loaf of the Honey Whole Wheat - made that morning - with me along with a pan of the rolls. This is the epitome of a cottage industry. (Tip - Skip Hayes House, ate there night before and felt like a tourist that had been trapped). read more

Today we had the stew with a baked potato for my husband. He thought it was ok, but nothing he would order again. My chicken fried steak sandwich was really good. The curly fries---not so much. They were in one big clump and weren't hot. Our server, even tho super busy was very friendly and efficient. read more

Took a date there and really liked the small town feeling in there and the food was great and filling. Would try it again if ever back during mealtime. read more

We arrived about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. The place was full of locals: older couples who stopped in after church, cowboys, and bikers. The service was great. We never felt ignored. The food was pretty good. My husband is on a very strict diet and we realize we couldn't expect too much from this place, so he got a hamburger patty, fries, and green beans. The burger was a bit greasy. I had the patty melt. The bread was very good, but overall, the sandwich could have used a little more flavor. However, for $15 for two people, this place was a nice alternative to Hayes House. It is a bit gritty--diner atmosphere, but it has a lot of character. read more

Best breakfast around, great lil cafe to get morning jo and much to eat. I have been several times and order off menu with no problem. Great wait staff. read more