Bradley's IS the diner you've been looking for, and conveniently located in NOTO, so fun browsing…read morefor before or after you eat. (Check store hours.) We had the pancakes, breakfast potatoes, and an excellent omelette. Loved the bacon. Great service, good prices, clean restrooms. We are planning to go back for a burger and a cheesesteak asap.

Very good food good service and seat by your self that's cool alright coffee…read more Nice people

I stopped at this cute little diner while traveling through Topeka. Nice crowd for early Monday…read moremorning. So, must be popular with the locals. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Hot coffee. I ordered the Western Breakfast which is country potatoes cooked with ham, onions and green peppers with two eggs on top. Toast or biscuits on the side. Hit the spot, however, had to take 1/2 in a to go box the serving was so much! Highly recommended for a delicious breakfast that will fill you up.

Best breakfast food we've had in AGES. Hands down best breakfast in Topeka, Lawrence, or Olathe…read more Crispy hashbrowns and the BACON is the best bacon I've had from any restaurant anywhere!!! Thick, crispy, and slightly sweet. Waitress was friendly and attentive.

Nice little diner in Topeka. Kinda old school. Good food and good service. We enjoyed the cinnamon…read moreroll French toast and the sloppy biscuit platter. A little pricey for diner food, but did have a positive experience. Would recommend for breakfast or brunch.

Something about having breakfast served by someone else feels comforting and luxurious all at once…read more This spot checks all the boxes - breakfast bowls and plates, burritos and French Toast (but leave the donut holes for someone else!). I had perfect pancakes with bananas on top (extra carbs with hash browns on the side). It's buzzing with chatter and laughter and good vibes only - grateful for the home style meal and precious moments.

I had occasion to visit the VA hospital this week for an 8am appt, and wanted breakfast once the…read moreappt was done. My husband asked about a chicken friend steak, so I Yelp'd and low-and-behold, Cook's is really close to where we were. I was raised in a small midwestern town, and this, folks, is a quintessential midwestern diner! I didn't snap a pic of the menu, but ordering is done at the register and all the prices are very reasonable. I ordered a coffee & western omelette, which came with a side of hash-browns and biscuit. The coffee, very standard diner percolator brewed stuff, was fresh and the perfect consistency. The food was served quickly by a cheerful waitress who came by a few times to continue to check on us. My husband was very pleased with his chicken fried steak, hash-browns, eggs and toast. My breakfast was well-portioned; not a huge plate but definitely ample, fresh and tasty! The best part of the experience for me what the cleanliness of the dining room. Not fancy- utilitarian carpet, linoleum table tops- but so clean, fresh and well-tended. It seemed busy for a Thursday morning; more than half the dining room was occupied, and the low storefront of the building is easy to miss, but I was confident these customers were regulars. We don't live in Topeka, but this is now my fav restaurant there, so I plan to return!

It has been about 2 years since I had been to Cooks. It has not changed and the food quantity and…read morequality is still a good place to find a great breakfast and lunch meal. Coffee was good. The staff are always helpful. They have good deserts also. Not fancy but very relaxing place. Bisquits and gravy were great.

Like eating with family. Great food, awesome staff . This place opened in 1975. Proof they are…read moredoing things right

Legendary to me the burger was great and after a dusting of snow the chili hits the spot…read more Staff and s great and always friendly wanting to make sure you are taken care of. It's a good old time drive in. They have car hops if you want to eat in your car but I enjoy going in

The Madison Street Diner, located right inside the Ramada Hotel and Convention Center, opened in…read more2006. It's not a giant establishment, but is comfy and relaxing. No need to dress up - it's a casual environment, with booths and tables and adequate but not glaring, light. And, they're open till 10pm. The general atmosphere is of a clean, modern diner. Think "fancy Denny's". When we went, around 1 on a Monday or Tuesday, the place was almost vacant, so by my experience, I'd say the place is pretty quiet too. The menu had a nice selection of sandwiches and diner-esque type food. Enough selection to feel you have a good choice without being overwhelmed. Mostly sandwiches, soups, and salads. I, as is typical of someone with a burger fetish, ordered a basic cheeseburger. 'Tis one of those basic foods I judge new restaurants on based on a previous set bar in my head. The service was pleasant and everything we ordered arrived fairly quickly and tasted fine, though it wasn't spectacular. Just average. The prices were about average too - $7-$9 a plate. I really wanted to fall in love with Madison Street Diner being a locally owned non-chain eatery, but I didn't. I imagine they make most of their sales to hotel guests and those passing through. Because of the lack of sensational food, this is probably not a place I'll frequent. Everything else about the dining experience was nothing to deter me though and if you like basic diner food give it a try!

Had our first meal at the Diner as my wife and I are here for an extended stay. Prices were very…read morefair but a very good deal if you purchase the vouchers at the hotel front desk where you receive a $15 voucher for $10. My wife had the beef kabob with vegetables and rice and I had the chicken fried steak with potatoes/gravy and a side salad. The beef kabob was tender with delicious vegetables. The chicken fried steak was one of the best chicken fried steaks I have had with great flavor. The side salad was fresh spring lettuce and tasty toppings. The best however was last. We ordered a piece of strawberry cake for dessert. It was one of the most moist and delicious cakes we have ever had and was only $2.99! Full bill with drinks and dessert was $30 including tax and tip. With our $5 off from our voucher made it $25. We will be back. Staff was friendly, personable and ready to help.

This review is for lunch at the bar for two on a Saturday in mid-August…read more service: Elizabth B. was our waitstaff and she was great. Very professional and prompt. Place was packed, but she didn't miss a beat. bar: Outstanding beer list, including Hop Butcher (Chicago) New School Hawaii Vibes IPA. Their tap list includes a style for everyone's interest. Big emphasis here on cocktails. Elizabeth put together a stunning Cosmo ($10!) for my wife. food: My wife's half Baja Turkey and soup-of-the-day, Chicken Noodle, with chips ($12) was outstanding. My half Not Your Mama's BLT and tomato bisque with chips (also $12) was equally fantastic. details: This is a relatively small restaurant with choice of inside, outside, and bar seating. Of note, the host also seats the bar, it's not open seating at the bar. There was a 20-minute wait at 1pm on a Saturday. Street parking outside in NOTO. There is a 3% surcharge if you pay with credit card.

This is an interesting spot in Topeka. I'm not that familiar with Topeka but there's not a whole…read morelot there except the capitol of Kansas. Searching out food gets interesting. The one question I have is why is it called The Wheel Barrel? I know a wheelbarrow, a wheel of cheese, a wine barrel, but I haven't figured out the name yet. If I make it back, maybe I can ask. The Wheel Barrel serves grill cheese/sandwiches and soup. I appreciate the concept and in this situation keeping it rather simple yet with some good selection for sandwiches and soup. I got a special wild rice and chicken soup with a half Baja turkey sandwich. It's a half and half for $12. I thought both tasted very good. I didn't eat quite all of it but I'd say it is a normal meal. Not a huge serving. I think most people would eat this in one meal. I think if I'm back in Topeka, I'll have to go back and do the traditional grilled cheese and tomato bisque! It was a busy lunch time meal. A nice size crowd was there. Service was still pretty quick. They have a rustic decor which is sort of like a wheelbarrow and a barrel. It's on a block that seems to be trying to add some art and culture to Topeka and I appreciate that a lot! If I'm back over that way, I'll stop back in and if definitely recommend it in Topeka.

Don't know the first thing about customer service or accountability. tried to order pies for a…read morespecial event and did as requested by person on the phone. Went to pick up the pies and not only were they not ready we were RUDELY berated by worker at restaurant (manager?). I can understand miscommunications between employees, especially new ones and an explanation of that type is all it would have taken. Sure we would have been a little bummed but eventually ok. To tell the customer it's "our fault" because you have poor training and in-house communication loses you customers for life

There was a musty odor and the lighting was inadequate. The food was lousy. The server was…read morefriendly, but not the best at her job. It took too long to get our food. And they are overpriced for the quantity and quality of the food. This place used to be very good several years ago. We won't be back.

Great place to eat and have a beer. Cristy is the best. Food is always great. After golf stop…read moreevery week..

Good food, very good service. In my area of town. Good place to take the kids after a ballgame.read more