The food was delicious and delivered in a timely fashion and was hot…read more Clay our bartender was amazing ! So knowledgeable about the area and very friendly and entertaining!!! Loved the ambiance in the restaurant a little old world but yet so welcoming !! Thank you Clay for a great visit in Hays!!!!

Sat there for 90 minutes. Watched three tables seated after us get their food way sooner (we…read moreordered two sandwiches- not hard at all). Such a HORRIBLE experience. Seemed so disorganized. Staff stood around, bar way behind... no one driving the clown car. Wouldn't recommend this place to my enemy's dog.

05/14/2026 While…read moretraveling west on I-70 toward Colorado, my wife and I left Salina around 9 a.m. without eating breakfast, figuring we would stop for lunch in Hays, Kansas. My wife searched for a local place to try and picked Cattleman's Cafe III. We pulled into Hays around 11 a.m., only to realize the restaurant didn't open until 11:30, so we drove around town for a little while before heading back. Once we went in, we were greeted by a very nice young lady who seated us right away and took our drink order. We both had iced tea. My wife ordered the pot roast with a side salad, and I ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and corn. When the food arrived, everything looked amazing. My wife said the pot roast was so tender it was falling apart while she cut it. My chicken fried steak was the same way -- honestly tender enough to cut with a fork. The first bite was excellent. The meat was very tender and full of flavor. The mashed potatoes and corn were also very good, and my wife really enjoyed her meal as well. This place was excellent, and we are very glad we decided to stop here. Even the local people sitting next to us were friendly and enjoyable to talk with, which made the experience even better. It's always nice to learn something new and meet good people while traveling. If we are ever back in the area, we will definitely stop in again for another meal.

Had the Neighbor Vern's chop'd Steak. It was very delicious and hit the spot. Also had the green…read morebeans and a side salad with Dorthy Lynch. The waitress did an awesome job checking on us and was very friendly The place was not what I was expecting but I enjoyed the decor and took a little time while waiting to read the aprons hanging from the wall Will eat again when I'm in Hays

Excellent dinner!…read more Passing through on the way to Oklahoma we found this gem on Yelp.... We had a great experience here. Quick and friendly service, knowledgeable and helpful young lady, we had brisket, hot-links, the kids had pulled pork/mac and cheese. Everything was on point! I see some bad reviews on the ribs, can't comment on that because we didn't try them, but for everything else we tried we would be back in a heartbeat!

Overall the food was good. Brisket was a little dry, but bbq sauces were good. Burnt ends and…read moreturkey were great!

I got the KC strip steak with salad and asparagus. I had heard some complaints that the portions…read morewere getting small, but that was definitely not my experience. I thought the place could use a little cleaning up, but it definitely wasn't filthy.

Highly recommend! Understated but delicious REAL food, generously portioned, reasonably priced…read more Friendly and efficient staff!

The owner-who waited on us-was rude and dismissive. When my friend asked for water he went to the…read morecooler, got a pitcher of water out, put it on the nearby counter and pointed to it. My elderly friend with mobility issues was already seated and he could easily have brought it over to her. Food was pretty good but I won't support a business that is so rude to customers.

Ordered several cakes long distance from Denver for my Mom's 90th birthday party in WaKeeney…read more Everything was perfect! The cakes were moist and delicious and beautiful to look at. The coconut pecan frosting tasted just like my German grandmother used to make. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Delicious food! The menu was clever and it was backed up by great food. Service was fast and…read morefriendly. Ambiance was authentic and clean. Only complaint was they could have been less generous with the fries (too many) and more so with the meat, which was yummy.

From the owner: Rockin'HBBQ is a local, family owned and operated home-style barbeque mobile catering company based…read moreout of Hays, Kansas. We strive to provide a one of a kind dining experience at a price that is sure to make your wallet as happy as your taste buds. With the use of our wood smoker, we are able to provide the most succulent, tender, flavorful meats. We are known for our mouthwatering sliced brisket sandwich, slow smoked pulled pork, and Ribs served with a wide array of delicious sides, made from scratch.

I always wanted to try Kansas BBQ and this place was recommended. I appreciated that they had…read morevarious types of BBQ sauce from Kansas to Texas to Carolina. We were there at lunch and wasn't super busy so service was good. I got the burnt end Mac and cheese but before it came out we were served pork rinds. That gave me a Chance to try the different sauces before the food came. Now i can't say it's better than Texas BBQ but it was good. The place was nice and the bathroom was clean.

Good food with cracklins to start off the meal. Good variety and good flavor. Service was ok. It…read moreused to be an ice cream shop and still has the short bar to sit at if you don't want a table or booth.