I came in yesterday with my grandmother and uncle around ~2/2:30 pm and our server was just the…read moremost kind and attentive. I didn't get her name, but I know that both my grandma and uncle really appreciated it, thank you so much! We ordered the white bean hummus, fries, a cheeseburger and two pizzas, all of which were really good! I always recommend the pizza here because I think it's some of the best in town. And the atmosphere inside was really good! Everyone was having fun and enjoying themselves and that came across in the experience :--)

I always love coming to The Big Mill to get their Detroit style pizza. I usually get the margherita…read morepizza which has pesto on it which is delicious. The service is usually not very great, though, with long waits on drinks from the bar, slow on refills, but the servers are all nice. The seating is mostly benches, which can be uncomfortable, but I don't mind them! My boyfriend loves coming here when we come to Lawrence for a show or game!

Delicious!! We got the burger, the Mac and cheese, the honey chicken sandwich's and some items from…read moretheir feature that were incredible!!! We had the best time- the service was great, staff was friendly. The best vibe I Swiss. We can't wait to go back! Such a hot spot in Lawrence!!

Stopped by Merchants Pub & Plate while in Lawrence for an event and was excited to find a place…read morewith good gluten-free options. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside -- a cozy mix of rustic and modern that creates a really inviting atmosphere. Service started a little slow, though our waitress became more attentive once she came by. We mentioned it was our first visit, so I was a bit surprised there wasn't much guidance on the menu or any recommendations. At one point I asked about the two kinds of fries (I love fries!), and the explanation was simply that they were "fancy fries," without much detail on flavors or differences. We started with drinks and the Brussels sprouts appetizer. The sprouts were actually very good, with a nice balance in the sauce, and both the wine and sangria were refreshing. Unfortunately, dinner is where things went downhill. Our meals -- a steak and a gluten-free chicken sandwich -- took about 45 minutes to arrive, which felt long for relatively simple dishes. I had asked about the gluten-free bun since they can sometimes be dry, but didn't receive much insight beyond "it's gluten free," and sadly it was indeed very dry. The chicken itself lacked flavor, though the goat cheese cilantro sauce helped make it somewhat enjoyable. The fries looked homemade and delicious but arrived cold. The steak was cooked as requested, but it didn't have much flavor beyond the mushrooms on top. The broccoli side was tasty, and the potatoes were good, though it on a bed of Some kind of cheese sauce that wasn't quite to our liking. Overall, the space and gluten-free availability were promising, and the appetizers and drinks were enjoyable, but the food execution and service details didn't quite meet expectations for us this visit.

GREAT service! Unique dishes and interesting atmosphere. Large menu with plenty of choices.read more

The ambience and the service at J Wilson's was great when my friend and I decided to have lunch…read morethere on Valentine's Day. Our server was particularly helpful and very pleasant. She earned an A+ and her tip reflected that. That said, my friend and I were both extremely upset about the lack of options for lunch. Everything on the menu was brunch and the options for that were not great. It took us quite a while to finally decide on what we would have. I had the quiche Lorraine with sweet potato fries and a salad. The sweet potato fries were OK, but the quiche was cold and I ended up eating less than half of my food. My friend ordered the blue crab benny which came with home fries. Her potatoes were cold and she also ate less than half her food because she said she didn't like it. I will accept blame for not realizing J Wilson doesn't serve lunch on weekends, but the quality of the food is on them. When I come to Lawrence, it's almost always on a Saturday, so I will not be having lunch at J Wilson's again.

This review is for a lunch for two at the bar on a Monday in late May…read more service: Daytime bartender was good. Professional and helpful with menu. bar: It's a brewery and they have broad selection of house beer styles: lagers, wheat, porter, and IPAs. I drank their Skyz the Limit American IPA ($6.50 as of May 2026) and thought it was fine. food: wide ranging menu from flatbreads to plated entrees. There are lots of daily lunch, dinner, and happy hour specials. I had a classic burger with fries and it was OK ($17). My wife had a taco salad with shredded chicken and ground beef on the side and it was also OK ($12, since it was the daily special). details: Dramatic, soaring space with lots of signage. Plenty of surface parking right outside.

Mixed feelings on this one. The food and drinks were genuinely great -- the quesadilla was…read moreoutstanding, the beer selection was excellent, and the salad was hearty and fresh. Our waitress was fantastic too: attentive, friendly, on top of everything all night. Where it fell apart was the patio. We were dealing with flies the entire meal -- I mentioned it more than once, and the response was basically 'yeah, we should probably do something about that.' This isn't a cheap night out, and for those prices, that's not acceptable. It's a fixable problem and it wasn't being taken seriously. Food, drinks, and service inside were all a clear win. Management needs to get the patio pest situation under control -- it undercut what would've otherwise been a great night out.

A very charming little bakery just off the main drag in Lawrence. They have an impressive variety…read morein their bakery display, and it was nearly impossible to narrow my options down to the top four to buy. The baristas were great at breaking down what everything was and what their top sellers were. Every single thing I got was delicious, and a special shout out to the dill pickle bagel. nobody is doing it like she is. There's not a ton of seating in the café and they don't have Wi-Fi. Some people were still in there working on laptops (I assume from hotspots) but I would say this is a better place to come if you want a delicious baked good and a screen-free hang.

Cute, quaint friendly fast service…read moreSeriously amazing food and unique pastries The bagels and salmon are the best Get there early for best selection

great food, great service. i had the choreezy scramble,. pickled onions were a great touch,…read morepotatoes perfectly done. she had the huevos rancheros, which she loved. try the rye toast, it's superb. they also did a really good black iced coffee, which isn't always done well. get the bacon-borracho beans, they're spectacular. our server was also excellent...just the right amount of attention, checked in but let us be, too. she also noticed my michigan pullover and teased me about our national championship. "that was a risky joke," she said. loved it.

We stopped in here during a mid-week visit to Lawrence, and had a lovely brunch!…read more We arrived a little after the lunch rush, and were seated promptly! The place is adorable, with lots of cute decorations around, and the bones of a historic building poking out in all the good ways! Our waiter was super helpful walking us through the menu, as first-timers, and also made some great recommendations! In our party of four, we tried some breakfast things, some lunch things, and even a treat from the coffee bar! ALL the food was fantastic! The chai tea latte was on the light side, which was nice on a super, SUPER hot July day! Everything was so delicious and the wait staff so helpful, I'm sure we'll be back next time we're in town! Food = 5/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 5/5 Ambiance = 4/5 Value = 3/5

Great spot for every occasion. Dynamic menus. Helpful staff. Unique history and architectural…read morefeatures. Save room for dessert!

Great spot for lunch! I ordered the teriyaki chicken katsu ($17) and the chicken itself was cooked…read morewell with great flavor -- crispy on the outside, juicy inside. Unfortunately the rice was on the mushy side, which brought the dish down a bit for the price point. That said, the vibes in here were great -- cozy brewery atmosphere, good energy. Our waitress was fantastic too, attentive and friendly the whole time. Would consider coming back to try something else off the menu, hoping the rice issue was just an off day! PS. They have amazing fresh chili sauce (sambal vibes)

This place has a wonderful variety of menu items. The menu speaks for itself. I've always enjoyed…read moremy meals, no matter the time of day. Service is friendly & space festively decorated. Happy hour too!

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW they still had their Christmas…read morelights up and it was ADORABLE inside. The staff were so, so kind and the food was great. We came for brunch and I got the Pabelleon arepa which was DELICIOUS; such a nice cook on the arepa and the flavor was rich - I did not, however, have the banana chips because they come from a shared fryer. The staff are knowledgeable about these risks for CC and will offer substitutes (I got a small side salad) We also ended with the chocolate tres leches - YUMMMM, all their desserts are marked GF or not in the case up front. I did not get sick!