I absolutely love Elizabeth the bartender and the food was delicious! I had the tomato bisque soup and it was absolutely delicious! I am very picky about my soups, especially tomato, I cannot stand when they are runny! This one was absolutely perfect! Also Elizabeth was very friendly and knowledgeable about the community as well. I plan on becoming a regular and bringing my son here as well. read more

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My family and I went last Saturday. My meal was great and they worked out a deal on a sandwich for my daughter since she doesn't like cheese. My husband ordered the adult peanut butter and jelly...it was unbelievable and not in a good way. There was literally barely any peanut butter or jelly on it. It was basically toasted bread. It was very disappointing. The service was great and the environment is always great. I just wish they didn't skimp on the ingredients when making their sandwiches. Especially for the price you pay. read more

Absolutely love the wheel barrel , great food & great workers! We have never had an issue

Delicious we truly enjoyed eating here. Definitely recommended I'll be back when traveling in the area. read more

We weren't really starving or anything when we stopped by here, but we were headed to an event and knew we'd probably better have a snack or something beforehand. I hadn't really studied the menu before we got there to realize it's a pretty small menu. The place was not very full, but the people who were there (bar staff included) were pretty loud. No big deal, but it's definitely louder than I would expect around 3 pm on a week day. We decided to get half sandwiches with some of the sides such as tomato soup and pasta salad. I can't remember the name of the sandwich, but we both got the one that had falafel on the sandwich. The food sat in the window a long time before it was brought over to us-- Just sat while our server kind of wandered and/or stood around. Anyway, eventually it was brought over to us. The sandwich was not necessarily my taste, but not in way that there was anything wrong with it. I ordered something different on purpose. It was edible. I didn't love it, but not their fault. The toasted bread on the sandwich was really great. I laughed at the idea of just ordering plain grilled cheese sandwich, but I think that might have been the way to go. The chips were called house seasoned kettle chips, which I think means "we bought some chips and sprinkled some stuff on them" but they were not bad. I didn't hate the pasta salad, but it was very under-dressed and bland. The tomato soup seemed like it was just canned grocery store soup. We waited quite a bit to get our ticket paid and right as we were leaving they finally came to check on us and offer refills. I think the fact we weren't buying beer or cocktails, probably dropped us farther down the priority list. Interesting area that I'd like to visit again; this particular restaurant, I would probably not rush back to. read more

The food is awesome and the workers are friendly! I have never ordered something that I didn't like from the Wheel Barrel! read more

Good drinks and food, small amount of seating if you cannot sit outside. Please bring back the jalapeno mojito!!

The bread was delicious and the atmosphere in the outdoor seating area was fun and inviting. The service was fast and friendly. The only reason we didn't give it 5 stars is because I would like to see more options for sides and the grape jam that comes with the Monte Cristo is almost tasteless.. We will definitely be back to try some of their other sandwich options! read more

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Small place but service was quick food came out quick and The Kansan is awesome. The decor is artistic with the penny cover bar. read more

Cocktails- A+++ The bartenders always have something delicious they are working on, and the seasonal drink menu never disappoints. Food- A+++ the grilled cheeses are top notch, inventive and always delicious rifts on classic pairings. You can also order any sandwich as a salad! Great atmosphere! Can't wait to sit out on the new covered patio far into the fall! read more

Excellent food that is never boring!! Tomato bisque is awesome, kettle chips are yummy!! I recommend the PB&J if you can't decide what to get!! Never had a bad experience with the food or staff. Lovely people and a great NOTO must do!! read more

My favorite restaurant in Topeka. The beer selection is top notch and the sandwiches pair perfectly! Also- don't miss out on the amazing pretzels!!!!! read more

Wonderful place to eat. Their Monte Cristo is so good! Everyone is very kind and love the atmosphere in the back. Will definitely go whenever in town. read more

This place is awesome. I was home to Topeka and I absolutely loved the menu and the food is great, as well as the atmosphere... I wish we had one in Orlando!! read more

It was good Food good service and good location to eat. I recommend The location. Easy access to The location and friendly People in The area. read more

Great ambiance and excellent service with helpful bartenders to guide your selection of their great draft beers!

Yummy grilled cheese sammies and very nice ambience. And I always appreciate a solid beer selection so my boyfriend and I each got a flight. The restaurant is small, so you'll likely have to wait just a bit for a seat during meal times. But they have a large patio with heaters to help accommodate as many diners as possible. If your even in NOTO (North Topeka Arts District) check this place out. And hey - I checked out the restroom. There are two gender neutral single stall restrooms and they were very clean and comfortable. Their paper towels are so thick and soft! This attention to detail makes me think that the managers/owners have really put a lot of effort into making this place a wonderful dining and drink experience. I don't live in Topeka but I'll be back! Also note, they have vegan options in case you have a lactose sensitivity. read more

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One of the few restaurants in the area that makes a Minte Cristo sandwich, and theirs is great. Nice and relaxed atmosphere, although they are usually packed, but worth the wait. read more

Fantastic place! Friendly atmosphere and staff. There is inside and outside dining. The service was fast! The food was scrumptious with generous portions. We had the Olga and Hangover sandwiches. Sooo good! Highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

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This little spot is a hidden jewel with a few vegan sandwiches which I appreciate since it's hard to find a vegan sandwich restaurant in Topeka KS. I also appreciate the fact the cheese was nice and melted on my sandwich which is hard to find as a vegan. This spot stays open until 10pm and that's nice because it's great to get a late night snack read more

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Great environment, cool tunes and not too noisy. Hang on to your neurons... the beer and cider menu offer options for pairing with your cheese dish. The creative sandwich names are clever. Great service read more

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What an adorable place - I picked this spot for a work lunch and everyone was impressed. So grateful we snagged a patio spot on a gorgeous day. Honestly that makes EVERYTHING BETTER! their teas were very good to start. We had the watermelon one. Yum! Their whole menu is pretty much bougie grilled cheeses. They had me at Bougie + goat cheese + Gouda. Overall the taste was very good. They were just a little greasy. We all had to use many napkins and wash our hands right after eating. All that aside I am grateful for this cute little Gem in Topeka, KS. read more

My friends took me here for comfort food and I live in Olathe I tried their big kanhonaa and I want the recipe best grilled cheese sandwich I have ever had read more

The Wheel Barrel - Bars Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

My last meal there was less impresive. The grilled sandwiches are cooked in too much margarine. I have to remind them everytime not to over butter my sandwich. The chicken tortilla soup wasn't as good as their tomato bisque. I would say overall the food is very good. read more

The kansan sandwich was SO yummy! The 3 of us that went all got different sandwiches, and all of them were delicious!! Service was very quick and there were no problems! Ambiance was very calming and nice. Seems like a great hangout spot too! Will be back soon! read more

One of my favorite spots in Topeka. They specialize in Grilled Cheese sandwiches - which are really good. They also have an impressive selection of craft beers (rotating taps) and Scotch and Bourbons. Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

3.5 stars. First, the good. The appetizer, sandwiches, and drinks were really great. Now, the bad, the wait to get seated on a Wednesday evening was probably 25-30m. Also, they don't have an open bar or lounge area so you can't have a drink and wait for your table. They are going to be screwed this winter as there outdoor seating will be gone and wait times will balloon even more. All that being said, we would return but, I wouldn't make a special trip to come here. read more

The Wheel Barrel - Outdoor dining @ the wheel barrel. - Bars Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

My husband and I were in town for a funeral and wanted a quick bite to eat before we went back to KC. Wow! This place definitely delivered a good bite. From quick and efficient service, tasty food to the fun vibes in this place. All around The Wheel Barrel is amazing. We started off with the chips and queso. The housemade kettle chips are simply delicious. They had a great seasoning on them. Portions were good size to! I had the Monte Cristo and my husband had the Hangover. We shared each other's and they're both very filling and awesome tasting! This place definitely makes us want to go back to Topeka sometime and try more of their food! Note to wheel barrel: if you guys ever consider expanding, please come to Kansas City! read more

The Wheel Barrel - The Monte Cristo Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

My family & I were traveling through from Denver and we decided stopped here because they were open late and the menu seemed right up our alley. The restaurant was very cute and the staff were friendly. Definitely worth stopping in again next time we are in the area. read more

The Wheel Barrel has delicious food, but recently none of the staff seems happy to be there or happy that you are there. The last couple of times I've gone in, they act like I'm hassling them when I'm trying to order some food or ask for an extra napkin. I really have been craving the house made potato chips and queso and one of their delicious sandwich offerings like the Hangover, but the waitstaff really turns a fun and delicious concept into kind of a bummer. Maybe I've just caught them on a few different bad days. I will break down and go back soon. The only reason I haven't is the service I've gotten on my last couple of visits. read more

Amazing food, great service, and a cute rustic dive bar like environment, new outdoor seating for warmer weather is great

We really enjoyed the food & atmosphere of this restaurant. It is delicious comfort food. They have vegan & non-vegan options. They have GF too. We bought too much food, we saved our chips for later. So yummy! read more

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Sandwiches that at once taste homemade and also special. I say homemade as it it has a comforting aspect to it. Great use of cheese. I had the Turkey club. read more

Love this place. Delicious food, chill ambiance, amazing selection of craft beers. Service is always on point. Would happily give it 5 stars except for the dang paper plates and cheap plastic ware. What's up with that?! Everything else about the place is great except for that. read more

Always great food! Popper sandwich and adult PB&J is the bomb! Always friendly service.

What an absolute gem in the dubiously-named "NoTo" district of Topeka. Delicious, reasonably-priced food, friendly service, cosy atmosphere. Will definitely be back. read more

Great food and great staff. Always one of my go to places to grab a meal! 5 star all around.

The Monty Christo is possible the best we have found around the Midwest. The broccoli cheddar is not too thick and chock full of onions, not so much cheese. Tomato bisque soup is very good, very tomato-y though. Have a sandwich as a salad - the turkey bacon one was delicious! read more

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Stopped in because our teenage son loves grilled cheese. After having one ourselves, we realized is he ain't the only... but we already really knew that : ) Anyway, the grilled cheese sandwiches were amazing. My son went with the classic, he described it as oh my goodness good! My wife choose the Kansas, and I had the Blue Cow... amazing!!! I added tomato so I could feel better about myself. Lol My other son had the sweet pretzel with cream cheese, super yummy! Also had a flight of beers. You can choose any 4 drafts... the FS Peach Passion Cider was so good, I want to drive to Iowa to pick some up!!! My wife agreed! Sandwiches come with very good bbq chips, the beer cheese dip was great with the chips. Great place... enjoy! read more

Clean, quaint atmosphere. Our waitress was fab and you can tell all the others are as well. FOOD WAS AMAZING. Flavors all worked together. We got the everything pretzel, beer cheese queso, monte christo, and my husband ordered the Olga. Food came out fresh and lean over your plate because you are going to get some drip drop yumminess coming off of the sandwiches! My husband and I both work, so we ordered sandwiches to go for lunch tomorrow. read more