Do you like sandwiches? Do you like awesome soups? Do you like friendly staff who make sure you have a great experience? Well then you better call mama and them and get down to the Wheel Barrel. What should you get? Well, I'd say grab a seasonal sandwich before it's gone. But they also have your classics with a twist so good you'll elbow your neighbor, tell them how good it is, then refuse to share. And tip well because they good people. read more

Great place for an interesting sandwich. Everything is great and can't go wrong. Who said grilled cheese is boring.

This was my first visit to The Wheel Barrel and it was amazing. I ordered The Mafia, which could best be described as a gourmet sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious. It was difficult to decide which sandwich to order because they all looked so good. My friends also raved about their sandwiches. The inside dining room was very appealing with it's rustic brick walls and the patio outside was lovely due the perpect weather. Can't wait to go back and try a different sandwich. read more

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Great place to stop in for tasty food and good selection of beer. Not your average restaurant - really liked it here, kind of a gem in Topeka read more

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Nothing special. I grew up in Topeka- not living there now, but I make it back quite a bit. At the risk of pissing off my hometown, I must say, so many Topekanites I know seem to love their local eateries. Not unlike folks from hometowns all over the country I would suppose. That said, there are a handful of joints in T-Town that actually live up to the hype and this place isn't one of them. read more

The Wheel Barrel - Bars Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

This place is something! If you like craft beers, good music and different takes on grilled cheese, then this is your place. Staff is friendly and efficient. Restaurant is clean and cozy. Could have stayed all day, if I was a day drinker. :-) A hidden Gem for sure. read more

The Wheel Barrel - Tree Hugger with a side of seasonal fruit. - Bars Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

I visited the Wheel Barrel a few weeks ago for the first time and must say it's probably in my top 2 dining experiences in Topeka so far. I had the Jalepeno popper sandwich and it was very delicious. 4 stars instead of 5 because the Jalepeno was barely roasted. The flavor would have been so much more smoky had it been roasted longer. read more

This place is great for all things; lunch, dinner, drinks, etc. we came by on a road trip for on Denver to Kansas City and did not regret it, great food and service! Dan at the bar was great! read more

The Wheel Barrel - Bars Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

Continuing my travels and came across the NOTO area of Topeka. Really cool area and found Wheel Barrel. All good things cheese, kids!! Had the tomato bisque and the BLT - but not your Mama's BLT. Absolutely delish and heaven. The place was crowded for lunch, service was absolutely fabu and prices great. Who can ask for more? read more

Love the food at the Wheel Barrel. Their cheese sandwiches are some of the best I've ever had. Small space inside but nice atmosphere. Great deserts as well. A tad hot inside in the summer. read more

The Wheel Barrel - Bars Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

First time to the Wheel Barrel. They might still be working out the kinks of all the new covid rules, but service was not the best. They tried to give us two different peoples orders before our own food was finally ready. I had the Olga sandwich and it was fine but nothing earth shattering. The other 4 people in our party had the Baja turkey and it was ok. They weren't that busy for a Sunday and the service was barely average at best. The homemade chips and queso was the highlight of the experience. read more

Exceptionally nice good food and service. We went in there at lunch time and it was packed. The visit was well worth the wait. I didn't have beer this trip but next time it is on. The selection looks great and the folks around me seemed to really enjoy their selection. What a fun place to go and enjoy. read more

The Wheel Barrel - Bars Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

I was in town from California and heard about this place from my client. Apparently their coworker, Jonathan owns and operates with his wife this awesome establishment. I bought the food To-Go (Tree Hugger, BLT, & Hangover) because my friends needed to try this too. My favorite has to be hangover. Loved the combination! If you have to pick one that's definitely recommended. When I'm back in town will stop by again and eat in next time. You gotta bring this out to Northern California!! read more

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This place is sooooo good. I had lunch there, the sandwich was delicious and very filling. Also the waitress was very nice! read more

The Wheel Barrel - Bars Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

My friend Monica and I both had one of the Seasonal Sandwiches. She had the How Now Bleu Cow and I had the Gruff Goat sandwich. Both sandwiches were tasty and served with kettle cooked chips. Too warm outside to eat on the back patio but hopefully we can do that soon. read more

Great place. Small but mighty in service and flavors. Had the hangover sandwich and it was delicious. read more

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TLDR: Great place for a decent sandwich and beer. I found a slice of heaven tucked away in Topeka's arts district, a sandwich shop with a top-notch beer selection and perhaps some of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The Wheel Barrel. Whether you're looking to grab lunch, hang out and drink some (reasonably priced!) beer, or just pig out on some cheesy deliciousness, this place is great. The sandwiches: the bread to content ratio is surprisingly on point. Most sandwich places promote artisanal bread with flax seeds and all that jazz and yet fail to produce an eatable sandwiches - I'm either coughing up bread crumbs, because the bun is super think, or the sandwich is falling apart because the bread is too thin. Not this place. The sandwiches remain in tact until the very last bite. And don't get me started on the contents. One word: delicious. The customer service was excellent also!!!! read more

Great food wasn't sure I would like it I'm not much of a sandwich person. It was great! I willbe back!

Best whiskey bar in town. Bartenders are very knowledgeable and give great history and background for all of their selections. Only tried a few things on the menu and they were all great. read more

Extremely pricy grilled cheese sandwiches not much value for your money would understand if they were incredible but they are not ... one been there many times because a friend like the place but I've never been impressed read more

The wheel barrel is a fresh take on grilled cheese sandwiches. I had the hangover that came with gouda, sharp cheddar, bacon, 2 fried eggs and a delicious siracha aioli. The sandwich was fantastic and very filling. The wheel barrel also offers a unique variety of craft beers. Great spot for a quiet night out read more

Best grilled sammiches and soups in town. They have vegetarian options and occasionally vegan. Dessert sandwiches are WONDERFUL! Along with pretzels with a choice of marinara or cheese. My favorite is the jalapeño popper sandwhich. Certain sandwiches may sound like a weird mix. But I promise they are the BEST! Great and friendly service along with both of the owners! Will never say no to The Wheel Barrel! Love you guys! read more

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I'm rating this place 5 stars. Although the meal that I had maybe deserves a 4 it's only because of the tomato bisque that I didn't find that great (but I'm not crazy about it anywhere). The chips were tasty (I'm not a chips person either). I LOVE grilled cheese sandwiches and this place serves it with a smile. I sat at the bar. The bartender was very nice and had a great personality. I ordered the Jalapeño Popper and ate the whole thing while my mouth and tummy smiled and cooed with delight. I came alone and ate my Jalapeño Popper very neatly and cute but would have shoveled it in my mouth if at home! I enjoyed it so much that I will be ordering dinner from here tonight.....I'm off to view the menu now.....Later. read more

Very consistent food. Best pretzel in the entire state of Kansas. I've loved every sandwich I've ever tasted. The staff is very knowledgeable about their food and beverages. Atmosphere is somewhere between gastropub and fancy deli. Special events with live music are a nice touch. Great patio. Menu prices are reasonable. read more

We've been here twice since our move to Topeka. The sandwiches are amazing, drinks delicious, and bartenders friendly. You really can't beat it (unless you drive to Lawrence!!) :-) read more

The Wheel Barrel - Bars Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

Great food, good drink selection. Somewhat limited menu overall. Limited seating if it's not a nice day outside

Great food good atmosphere, sat outside, waitress was very attentive. Drink we're good. Had veggie sandwich with bacon and the hummus appetizer. Yummy read more

Great place to grab a bite if in Topeka over lunch! I have been there twice and had a great experience both times.

Quick stop for lunch on our way through. The Baja Turkey was delicious and the atmosphere was fun & welcoming.

Found this place traveling to Topeka on business. If I lived here I'd be a regular! The staff was friendly and efficient, and business was pretty steady for a Tuesday evening. I had a PLT and it was beyond all expectations. Prices were what I'd expect. I stuck to beer (not a bad selection on tap, plenty of choices for bottled) but the liquor selection looked pretty good too. If I come to Topeka again I'll be back! read more

What an awesome bar... I was thinking of skipping because, you know, grilled cheese? Come on? But... WOW! It's so much more. And it's damn good grilled cheeses and lots of sandwiches. The bartenders are mixologists and muddled us up some fantastic jalapeño spritzer - damn good. And the selection of beers???? Whoa. Too many to choose and I loved it! Vet owned to boot. You won't be disappointed! read more

Great sandwiches! Love the seasonal menus. Nice outdoor seating. The side street parking there's a parking lot to the north west.

First time here but really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was incredible. I feel confident that I will be coming back to enjoy the some of the music and events that they have in the future. read more

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Love. Love. Love love. Beer selection is outstanding. And they have seasonal sandwiches on rotation. You can't go wrong with any selections. It's locally owned and such a cool space. Definitely check it out. Note that it can be hard to get a seat sometimes but that's because it's small AND delicious. read more

The jalapeño popper grilled cheese is quite possibly the most delicious sandwich I've ever had! This place is definitely one of my all time favorites, their pretzels are also wonderful! If you're looking for something that isn't a run of the mill, tired old chain restaurant--keep it local and go to The Wheel Barrel! I have loved everything I've tried there :) read more

If you are heading to Topeka make time to eat here! It is described as grill cheese and brews but it is so much more! Start with one of there giant pretzels with dipping sauces. If you do I would recommend getting just 1/2 sandwich... you get to pick ANY Sammie on the menu.. with the side salad. This isn't some bag salad either... it is fresh mixed greens with feta cheese. Top that with either there homemade Ranch or Jalapeño Ranch you will not be disappointed. My husband ordered the Monte Crisco, daughter made her own, and I had the Mafia. so good forgetaboutit.... If you are wanting an adult beverage they have a great selection of beer on tap. Beer not your thing... they have a entire menu of mixed drinks. My seat was facing the bar watching them mix was entertaining in itself. Old school drinks mix the old school way. Yes it a bar but it is still a family environment. The staff is friendly without being pushy. We sat between a first date couple on one side, Grandparents with their 5 grandchildren on the other! Be prepared to wait .. it took us 30 minutes to be seated but you can wonder around looking at the art. I wished we lived closer so I could eat at this hidden gem everyday! read more

It's so good, cozy and great atmosphere. Their cranberry and cream cheese sandwich is to die for if you like sweet and salty in the same bite. We've been a couple of times and never disappoints. read more

A new addition to the NOTO district. 5 stars for the food! All entrees and desserts are sandwiches with a cheese theme. Our group had The Humberg, The Mafia, and The Tree Hugger. We added a couple orders of the tomato bisque. We mixed up the halves of sandwiches so we could try them all. I think The Tree Hugger was tops with The Humberg as second. Not sure any of would order The Mafia - just didn't live up to our expectations even though the ingredients were fresh. Compared to your restaurant grilled cheese order, the bread is light and lightly toasted, Buttery enough, but not too oily for your hands. For dessert, we ordered the Not So Bittersweet Symphony. Nice that it was cut into four servings when it came out of the kitchen! You would think we were tired of bread by this point, but it was a nice finish to our tasty meal. 3 stars for the service: When we ordered drinks, we also ordered the pretzel with beer cheese dip (which was good once we go it!). However, the server either forgot to turn in the order or the kitchen lost it - not sure. No apologies for the oversight. We had to ask for refills constantly (it was a hot day and we are eating salty food). Nothing was cleared from the table after we finished with the plastic, paper-lined trays. Even the table next to us did not have their pile of "trash" taken away even after they settled their bill. Empty tables stood uncleaned until a new patron sat down and asked that it be wiped down. Outside: Large outside area that was pleasant on that evening (we ate inside), but not sure how it will feel in the heat of summer. Small play area for those with little ones. That could be nice for families. Overall, great menu and products from the kitchen....but the servers need either more experience or more training. read more

Great food and I love the NOTO seating. Staff friendly and attentive and the outdoor seating is always festive

Awesome little local sandwich shop. Sammy l pepper Jackson is awesome as is the tomato soup!