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    The Big Biscuit - Lawrence

    4.0 (260 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Angel D.

    Kendall, the woman server, was so nice! She provided good service and the food was great. She said it was her first weekend and I couldn't even tell(i mean she told us, so we knew, but we couldn't tell) also the water is so good

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    Al W.

    We love the big biscuit. No wait on weekdays. Chicken and waffle is amazing. Biscuits and gravy are consistently good. Omelette is big and flavorful. Service can be slow sometimes. Clean place, plenty of seating options

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    Mary P.

    Great food. Good service. Amazing menu. Warm and friendly. Very cold outside so the hot chocolate really hit the spot. We had the Southern Sunrise French toast and the Red, White and Blue waffle.

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    Eliana R.

    This breakfast spot is super yummy and convenient for an early breakfast. They open at 6:30 which is when we arrived and there was hardly anyone there which equaled quick service. I can't say anything about how service would be when they are busy but when we were there the waitress was quick to help us and was very polite and friendly. The biscuits and gravy were so delicious. The place looks a little outdated but has some cool lighted signs inside that made the inside really cool. This is one of the only breakfast places in Lawrence KS but according to a friend we were visiting it is the best breakfast place in the area.

    Oatmeal

    The food is always amazing. I go every Sunday and the lady who serves the bar top with the tattoo sleeves is so nice and never lets your drink get empty! I wish we had one of these in Mississippi!

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    6 days ago

    The food is fantastic. And the service is excellent. The tea is super fresh and delicious.

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    8 months ago

    Gigantic portions for breakfast! My husband ordered chicken fried steak and I had the cinnamon roll pancake. Bring your appetite

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    3 months ago

    Great service. Great food. Great ambiance. We eat there all the time. Best breakfast restaurant in town.

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    5 months ago

    Food was great lakeyskia keep checking on us to see if everything om good service and everything

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    5 months ago

    Food was good, service was a little slow...they were busy. Our waitress seemed a little overwhelmed.

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    1 year ago

    Great food. Fast service. The biscuits are amazing. The location in Topeka is also Amazing.

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    7 months ago

    The food was delicious. Fantastic place to get breakfast after a long night celebrating the Frogs beat the Jayhawks. Go Frogs!

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    1 year ago

    Outstanding service and food! If I lived nearby, I no doubt would frequent this place often!

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    8 months ago

    All is amazing, best food for a Sunday morning family breakfast. Food is outstanding, service always friendly

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    1 year ago

    Service and food were awesome!! Came here and only had to wait about 2 mins for a table staff was really friendly and I enjoy my meal!

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    9 months ago

    Excellent food and service. We drive 31 miles to eat there! The breakfast coffee is outstanding.

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    10 months ago

    Our server, Kaleigh, did a great job! She was friendly and knowledgeable. We are grateful for the awesome service!

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    1 year ago

    Portion size was huge and wait staff was very attentive. Busy on a Saturday morning but got right in and service was quick. Food was good.

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    2 years ago

    It's been a little while, but I enjoyed it very much. Would highly recommend. Hot and tasty food, served in a reasonable time and fashion.

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