A very charming little bakery just off the main drag in Lawrence. They have an impressive variety…read morein their bakery display, and it was nearly impossible to narrow my options down to the top four to buy. The baristas were great at breaking down what everything was and what their top sellers were. Every single thing I got was delicious, and a special shout out to the dill pickle bagel. nobody is doing it like she is. There's not a ton of seating in the café and they don't have Wi-Fi. Some people were still in there working on laptops (I assume from hotspots) but I would say this is a better place to come if you want a delicious baked good and a screen-free hang.

Cute, quaint friendly fast service…read moreSeriously amazing food and unique pastries The bagels and salmon are the best Get there early for best selection

Delicious!! We got the burger, the Mac and cheese, the honey chicken sandwich's and some items from…read moretheir feature that were incredible!!! We had the best time- the service was great, staff was friendly. The best vibe I Swiss. We can't wait to go back! Such a hot spot in Lawrence!!

Stopped by Merchants Pub & Plate while in Lawrence for an event and was excited to find a place…read morewith good gluten-free options. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside -- a cozy mix of rustic and modern that creates a really inviting atmosphere. Service started a little slow, though our waitress became more attentive once she came by. We mentioned it was our first visit, so I was a bit surprised there wasn't much guidance on the menu or any recommendations. At one point I asked about the two kinds of fries (I love fries!), and the explanation was simply that they were "fancy fries," without much detail on flavors or differences. We started with drinks and the Brussels sprouts appetizer. The sprouts were actually very good, with a nice balance in the sauce, and both the wine and sangria were refreshing. Unfortunately, dinner is where things went downhill. Our meals -- a steak and a gluten-free chicken sandwich -- took about 45 minutes to arrive, which felt long for relatively simple dishes. I had asked about the gluten-free bun since they can sometimes be dry, but didn't receive much insight beyond "it's gluten free," and sadly it was indeed very dry. The chicken itself lacked flavor, though the goat cheese cilantro sauce helped make it somewhat enjoyable. The fries looked homemade and delicious but arrived cold. The steak was cooked as requested, but it didn't have much flavor beyond the mushrooms on top. The broccoli side was tasty, and the potatoes were good, though it on a bed of Some kind of cheese sauce that wasn't quite to our liking. Overall, the space and gluten-free availability were promising, and the appetizers and drinks were enjoyable, but the food execution and service details didn't quite meet expectations for us this visit.

I've been wanting to try this place since they opened, but waited for the typical Topeka hype to…read moredie down a little first. Husband went this morning and WHAT THE HECK DID WE WAIT FOR?!? They are so good! You really do wind up saying "Holy Moly" that's good! I love a good fritter and theirs is amazing! Size of my face! I ate too much before thinking of a photo. We also got the donut bites, a cinnamon roll and a dozen glazed/chocolate donuts. Light fluffy and with that incredible little light crunch on the outside and melt in your mouth inside. For those complaining of price, they are in line with other local options. Being local they likely don't have the buying power the chain stores do, yet are still under 2 for most flavors. The fancy ones are under 3 but are like twice the size! Worth it and will return! Service was super nice and friendly! Definitely support this local gem!

Holy Moly! Is a great namesake for this little gem. From the outside it's not much to look at…read more Painted green with a long rugged wrapping drive through. The menu is clearly visible right outside the ordering window. The woman working was super friendly and waited patiently while my kids decided. Loved the traditional and unique donut options. We went with a Cinnamon roll, chocolate long jon, old fashioned, and oreo. Each was soft and fresh. Good price for a solid donut!

Great spot for every occasion. Dynamic menus. Helpful staff. Unique history and architectural…read morefeatures. Save room for dessert!

Great spot for lunch! I ordered the teriyaki chicken katsu ($17) and the chicken itself was cooked…read morewell with great flavor -- crispy on the outside, juicy inside. Unfortunately the rice was on the mushy side, which brought the dish down a bit for the price point. That said, the vibes in here were great -- cozy brewery atmosphere, good energy. Our waitress was fantastic too, attentive and friendly the whole time. Would consider coming back to try something else off the menu, hoping the rice issue was just an off day! PS. They have amazing fresh chili sauce (sambal vibes)

The atmosphere is great. The waitress's were quick and very nice and quick. The prices are great…read morealso.

My wife and I stopped by The Roost for breakfast, and it definitely lived up to its reputation…read more I ordered the corned beef hash with scrambled eggs and sourdough toast. The corned beef hash was outstanding, crispy where it should be, tender where it counts, and clearly made by someone who actually cares. You can taste the effort. The scrambled eggs were perfectly cooked too. Now, about that "sourdough." I have to confess I'm a bit of a sourdough snob after spending time eating the real deal in San Francisco. This wasn't sourdough. It was good white bread wearing a fake mustache. That said, it was fresh, buttery, and the marmalade was absolutely delicious, so I still happily cleaned my plate. The coffee is self-serve and bottomless, which I actually like. If you're the type who enjoys topping off your own cup whenever you want, it's perfect. If getting up to refill your coffee feels like an Olympic event, you may disagree. Service was friendly, fast, and exactly what you hope for at a breakfast spot, attentive without hovering. We visited around 8:30 on a Saturday morning. Since it's a college town and summer break was in full swing, it wasn't busy at all. I'd expect it to be a much different story once students are back. Overall, I'd absolutely come back. Just one request for The Roost: either upgrade to real sourdough... or call it white bread. My inner bread critic will thank you.

I love walking in Varsity Donut and smelling the fresh donuts. It is always clean inside. Great…read morevibe! They had a few people in line but quickly took care of customers. They had a large assortment of donuts and they were well labeled! The donuts were fresh! We loved all of them. We look forward to our next visit!

Donuts are fine. Service was poor (Thursday 8-20) The girl at the counter was rude. She told me…read morethat I need to order off the counter donuts as it was easier for her vs the ones behind her - not sure how that could be but whatever. As I was completing my card transaction she walked away - I was not sure if I was done or not. People like this should fired! Wrong job for this person. Managers - do your job - fire people like this as I see this all time in Manhattan. Yep she may have had a bad morning but too bad it's your job - at least dont be rude.

The bakery just recently opened up in the area, but was open in a prior town. Trust me, Susan…read moreknows her stuff and what's she's doing. She also has an extremely good personality and very helpful about explaining the different products! She's originally from Australia and has the accent to prove it! Extremely nice lady! She also had 2 young ladies helping her and they were as equally nice too. The facility was extremely clean! As you can see, you could literally eat off of her floors and this was at the end of a busy day that I took those particular pictures! Everything was extremely tidy! By the time I got there later in the day, a lot of her things were sold out! She said the line was out the door before she opened that morning and she started baking at 3AM!! She opens at 10AM. I ordered a chocolate chip cookie (delicious), blueberry muffin (the blueberries were large and not stingy), and pumpkin type cake (excellent). To summarize the entire experience was above and beyond what I had expected for this small scale town! This bakery is more of an upscale bakery you find in somewhere like Kansas City, Not Holton! . I highly recommend it. Also posted some more pics of some of her desserts that she makes, they were available on Friday.

From the owner: Ozzie Bakes LLC is a unique bakery owned by an Australian that has many delicious scratch made…read moregoodies like cheesecake, pies, brownies, slices and pastries. We do over 120 different cheesecakes so our menu changes weekly!

Excited to have a bakery in Junction! We got cupcakes and lemon cookies and they were so good!…read moreApparently they have a lunch menu so I'll be back for that! I highly suggest they get a big sign out front and maybe have some coffee options!! ;)