The best Restaurants in Emporia ranking of January 2025
147 restaurant menus in Emporia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"The service here was amazing! Our server, Katie, was super nice and helpful. She was patient while we looked for our orders, and even helped suggest..."
Gregorio Buenrrostro
"We had a party of 10. Kudos to our server. He did a great job! Every one got what they ordered and he made sure our water glasses were..."
"It's all in the meat! Hehe no joke Arby's is a great place to grab some lunch, their sandwich selection is great and the meats are cooked to..."
Isaac Drake
"Well, it has been many, many years since I've had the opportunity to eat at Arby's and it was ok. I got the 2 for $5 deal which consisted of a beef..."
Scott Hudson
"Always clean and friendly service. Need to get long handled spoons for their shake that are always..."
Stella Heuer
"All the fast food restaurants in Emporia Kansas I believe Arby's here is the..."
"Fun family owned, college town sports bar.
The menu includes: wings, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, salads & a variety of appetizers.
The bar is..."
Rob McDonald
"Larger portions of food that we didn't quite expect and it was good. Left feeling full and with leftovers. The house fries were envied at the table...."
Heather Price
"From waaay out of town dropped in on road trip. EXCELLENT service and food. Warning the burgers are..."
"We swung in here tonight passing through. We have a family of 6 and they got our order right the first time (16 items)! You don't know how rare that..."
Gary McCabe
"Food is good but customer service can be a bit off balanced. Patience classes seriously needed. Deep..."
"Went in and food was ready quickly. Guy at register made a suggestion to go with a combo pack which included what we originally ordered plus 4 tacos...."
Mike Macleod
"Everything was fresh. The chalupa taco shell was perfectly soft. The girl at the window was extremely kind and personally brought me my meal since I..."
Addie Marcus
"I ordered and waited about 5 minutes for my food and when I went to get it all the crew apologized for my wait and gave me a coupon for a free taco...."
"OMG! Had the chicken fried steak and it was fabulous!! Best breakfast I had while in Emporia next to my own. Would highly recommend this place to..."
Grace Sardina
"Great food, Huge portions!! Hole in the wall cafe in downtown Emporia. Super friendly staff. We ate on Sunday. Well worth the wait. And it wasn't..."
Timothy BigTim Myers
"Food was amazing huge portion for the price very affordable and the staff is amazing very polite and..."
John Simon
"Went here for breakfast several times, while in Emporia, Kansas for the GBO. Great food!!!! Great service!!! Highly recommend this..."
Gwen Stone Pena
"it's the best breakfast and atmosphere in emporia and surrounding areas we come here every Sunday even if we have to wait a bit , it's worth it and..."
Donna Merlenbach
"Always great food!! The best breakfast anywhere and very reasonably..."
Barbara Christiani
"it was amazing. They was very busy and still handled it the best way possible. Great food great..."
Troy Mckinney
"My husband and I were participating in the Fabulous Finds on Highway 99. When we are on trips like that, our preference is to eat at local..."
Natalie Barnes Douglas
"BEST chicken fried chicken!!! Not only is the main dish huge, it comes with a veggie, side and..."
Jana Blodgett Phillips
"Very good food with wonderful staff and the best waiters/waitresses ever. This will always my go-to spot every time I come up. Thank you guys and..."
Chris Sturdivant
"This is my go to place for breakfast. Chicken fried steak comes out on its own plate, and is better quality and cheaper than IHOP. Oh darn I didn't..."
Derek Jones
"Good food. I eat there quite a bit as I work a block down the street. I Call in orders to go a lot and they are usually pretty fast! It’s done..."
Laura Burd
"Good food great people. You won't be hungry after eating. Large..."
Janet Willard Lostutter
"Great food, great service. Highly recommend..."
Regina Poe
"Wonderful diner, opens at 6am. They have great taste for old cars :) and a various choices for omelettes, can’t wait mine arrives...."
Kristina R. Ray
"I love the vibe and atmosphere of this place.
As an international student, I loved trying the experience of dining in a local diner.
Their service is..."
Dana Al Nouri
"Delicious food and large portions. We waited about 10 min to get a table on a Sunday. It’s a small place which makes it noisy. My husband had the..."
Mary Ellen B
"Another great small town restaurant. Food was terrific, service was awesome. Real ham, not processed..."
R Stafford
"All of their menu items are fantastic. Portions are most generous. I especially enjoy their biscuits and sausage white..."
Ronald Brockelman
"I was in town Thursday/Friday to help a friend move and we had breakfast here Friday morning.
Staff was great, I had a blueberry pancake (pictured..."
Dave Kitchens
"This breakfast was amazing. We took the last available table but they work fast and efficient. Husband and I both agreed it was the best bacon we..."
rebecca bullock
"I visited this over a month ago while traveling to other states. I decided to stop by there after seeing good reviews about it and made a good choice..."
"This was my first time to J's and what a great experience it was! I don't eat meat and this place catered to my need to have a grilled cheese LOADED..."
Jennifer Saitz Flores
"This is the type of eatery from years gone by, kind and courteous and the best burgers (and all else) around town. The food and folks keep you coming..."
Mary Watson
"Best place to eat a great burger with amazing food, awesome friendly people, and the ice cream at the..."
Tara Henton Trear
"I love their food! So far, my favorite is their cheeseburger but I haven't tried everything yet. The staff is friendly. When seats become available,..."
Connie Conlin
"They have the best service and friendly staff. The food is very good. My whole family loves to eat at this..."
Kerry Lippert
"We love J's. We ate there all the time when we lived in Emporia. My kids still go there for great food. Always stop there when we visit. ..."
Sherrie Murphy
"WOW!!!! Food was excellent but the service was extraordinary! ...... Seriously, better service than you would get at an expensive sit down..."
Christopher Leach
"I have said for years. This is the crown jewel of Emporia. When I was overseas and I was craving an American burger it wasn't just any burger it..."
Casey Lee Cagle
"It has been years since I have eaten at J's . Came back to town for a visit and I have to say it was just as I remembered it . Best hamburgers..."
Jeannie Goza
"Js Burgers 🍔 was awesome! You get a free ice cream when you dine in. Very courteous..."
Paul Moylan
"I was looking for a little joint to get a good burger and this place popped up . Killer burger..."
Brian Nance
"I love this place! Been eating here since I was a kid. Love their pizza burgers and its nice that they always offer free ice..."
Ginger Cornwell-Ryno
"I loved the chili cheese tots and burger. I wish I had gotten a different angle on the photo of son’s burger. It was 4 patties high, and he..."
Laura Visser Anderson
"They are very nice and the food is really good. They take care of you and the cook asked did I need more ranch when I was getting low. Great drink..."
Preston Eagle
"We were visiting from NH and our family said this was a must stop. Absolutely great LOCAL eats! Very small inside and don't ever change that. Owner..."
Lois Kerkawich
"I always get the burger and it's great. Today I asked for cook's choice and got a grilled ham and cheese. It too was great. As far as I can tell, you..."
Ben Neely
"I never miss a chance to have one of the best burgers (or grilled ham and cheese), fries, and small town atmosphere around. Cozy inside, drive..."
James Deane
"Support local! Especially even the food is excellent! Service is friendly and attentive. The ice cream reminds me of what my mom used to make down..."
Tee Ivy
"The experience at Jay's carryout was fantastic the food is perfect for an old greasy spoon type restaurant. The service was excellent they were very..."
Wayne Hunsinger
"Alright Alright!! J’s is an Emporia establishment! Awesome burgers 🍔 off the flat top, fries and onion rings! This place is a fantastic little..."
"They're dealing with short staff right now but David working there did everything to get us some food. Food was great and hope they find more Davids...."
Todd Koelsch
"I Love Burger Kings breakfast and they have the best fast food Breakfast Burritos in town. I'M Talking about the Eggnormous Burrito and this thing..."
Manny ETown,KS
"Food was good an hot, service was somewhat slow, but that's because only 3 people, thanks to our new..."
"Excellent service and staff! We have a large family (8 kids). They were super nice about us pushing tables together so we could dine as a family. ..."
Rushelle Willis
"5/22 Food was fabulous, they make a mean burger and fries as always. I tried the tequila sunrise with the extra shot, was the bomb before I went to..."
Van Weber
"The service here was great😃! My dad and I have been traveling from our hometown, Roswell New Mexico👽🛸. We were exhausted 🥱 and we were..."
Gabrielle Espinoza
"The All-american burger deal burger, fries, coke and mudslide. I got the Snickers mudslide with lactose free ice cream and pieces of Snickers..."
Vicky and Snickers Anderson
"They have Red Bull & Vodka! Plus burgers and..."
Ashley Meadows
"Food was quick. Service was excellent. Music and decore is awesome. Nicely grilled bun. Burger was a bit dry and the grease was old. But the onion..."
Jill Moffitt
"Friendly service. Only one bathroom per m / f so not a great rest stop. Food was..."
"Omg, what an amazing choice! Stumbled upon this place after a terrible morning but this place is definitely making my day better. Perfectly..."
Michelle Wiertalla
"Stopped at Carolina BBQ after seeing the highway signs while on a road trip. The home-style food on the buffet was very good. Great fried oysters,..."
Dennis Wildberger
"Great stop right off the interstate! Food was great! Buffet and LOTS of..."
Shannon McClure
"The very best southern food I've ever had besides my mother and my grandmothers definitely worth the price the drive and the weight gain..."
Mr. Burns
"Unbelievable how great the food is, try the pork cracklins or the fried chicken, it's..."
C wad
"Good place for quick bite off 95, buffet all you can eat $8.99 lunch. Barbeque, fried chicken and..."
Gary Streisand
"The price was excellent. The buffet was neat and there was a huge variety of foods and salads, and desserts. The food was changed often. The wait..."
Natalie Madison
"WOW...we are on the road home started looking for restaurants and came across this gem. So thankful we stopped one of the best buffets if not the..."
"First off, the shop itself is cool. It has that laid back coffee shop feel. My barista(did not get her name...now I feel bad) was super friendly,..."
Todd D. Lange
"Your friendly staff make the best hot chocolate in..."
Cindy Durbin
"I had the pleasure of meeting out of town family members at GCR this morning. My family loves meeting here for the comfy seats and great ambiance. ..."
Molly Woods Otto
"I was introduced to this local coffee shop by my girlfriend who lives there. I can definitely say they have amazing tasting coffee and customer..."
Shawn Levis
"Great coffee, great setting and most important they provide legendary service. A model for other small..."
Jamie Sauder
"Gravel City Roasters continually reinvests in the Emporia community and has become a regular stop for me. Locally roasted coffee, awesome atmosphere..."
Joel Smith
"Love love love this place! Haven't had a drink here that I didn't like! Lots of options for non-coffee drinkers, too..."
Chelsey Wilson
"Great coffee and terrific staff! My Mocha Breve was just the way I like..."
Dan Boyce
"Angie and her staff are top-notch individuals who know their craft. The coffeehouse's ambiance is always stellar, and I find myself leaving Java Cat..."
Shane Wilson
"Friendly, great tea and coffee, warm and fun..."
Kenna Pearson Reeves
"This is the best place ever, it's more than just really good..."
Angela Willey-Blankley
"Just finished my pound of Ethiopian at home....bittersweet moment!
If Jesus comes back, he ain't hangin' with those uptight, right wing, inbred..."
Rick Becker
"This review is long overdue. But true nonetheless. Im probably one of the pickiest bastards i know when it comes to coffee. Hell, i dedicated a..."
Jorge Cazares
"Amazing coffee, relaxing atmosphere with plenty of space to meet with friends, study, or just enjoy a cup of delicious..."
"My friend and I stopped in to this Applebee's while on a road trip. The restaurant itself was fine, the food though was just ok. The reason for the..."
Dori Roberts Stewart
"We ate lunch here on our way to Suffolk. The food was good, the sweet Tea was fresh brewed and a little strong like I like it. The restrooms were not..."
Brien Dyer
"This was so good after being on the road for 14 hours! The waitress was delightful and I hope her all the..."
Mrs. Purrfection
"Food was great service was aight if they would carry the front page specials i would give em 5..."
"Stumbled on to this place and I must say how surprised i was at the cleanliness of the place. I was promptly greeted by the bartender as I sat at the..."
Mark Weisweaver
"Beer is cold, food is good, wait staff are friendly and professional. Great place to kick back and relax. My favorite entrée is the Italian Sausage..."
Bill Harding
"Been stopping here since they opened 6 yrs ago. Always had a great experience. Will continue to make it a regular place to enjoy food and cocktails..."
Phil Zaccagnini
"The food is excellent. The service is great! The beer is cold and the mixed drinks are fantastic! The establishment is always clean. The staff are..."
Lee Seymour
"Best pizza I have ever had. Value Drew always smiles and speaks, good service. Highly..."
Teresa Welsh
"This place was awesome. We are from the Boston area and to get North End style authentic italian, pizza, etc was such a Blessing after being on the..."
Gregory Holt
"Love the staff. The bartender Amber was very friendly and the food is great. There are many tv's all around the venue if you are looking to watch a..."
Alberto Ruiz
"Absolutely best steak I have ever had (each time I go). I must say, I love this place! Everything was wonderful. The ranch and balsamic dressing are..."
Gil N Deborah Farrow
"Went for my son Braxtan Parrishs Christmas party . This family is a class act !!! Thank y'all for everything that you do for the karting families...."
Brenda Parrish
"Great stopping place, good food, cold beer, and very clean! I will be back every chance I..."
Robert LaFlamme
"If you are looking for good food and good service this is the place to go! Best beef tips in town and have Agnes make you a perfect..."
Barbara Starke Wyatt
"Great people, food was tremendous. The staff is very friendly. Good job..."
Edgar Waters
"Good food very reasonable for The Traveler and always friendly service I will definitely be..."
"Staff were 5 star easily - courteous and kind. We came in with a group of about 20 and were easily accommodated even without prior notice. The sushi..."
Ukvayat Hanak
"Always friendly and polite, love this place. My friend Becky and I like the atmosphere and she also likes the idea that she's diabetic and is able to..."
Lori Lloyd
"I have been to this restaurant many times over the years, finally decided to write a review. There is a big selection of dishes to choose from. More..."
Nathanial Pearson
"Their buffet is good for the most part. The beef roast is hit or miss. One time it's tough, the next tender, but it does have good flavor. They have..."
"PINO'S PIZZA... HAS ALWAYS BEEN👌 A VERY NICE DINING ESTABLISHMENT💯.
MY FAV... HAS TO BE PIZZA STEAK SUB SO 😋 FAR, THEY OFFER DAILY..."
J Morgan
"Very busy on a Friday night. There was little wait to order but a while to get the food. Ordered pizza and pasta, both were OK.
Waited a while and..."
Debra J.
"I would DEFINITELY recommend this place!
I ordered the kids spaghetti and meatballs and a medium Hawaiian pizza.
The pizza was amazing and I have..."
Robyn Ferguson
"Was a last minute decision that turned out to be a great find! Food was hot, fresh and delicious. Waitress was attentive. Even with its different..."
Kathryn Gillen
"Great place! We ordered the garlic bread and a cheese pizza and they were delicious! Best pizza I’ve had. The server and staff were very..."
"I travel to Kansas City a lot, usually in the mornings and this is always a great stop to refill on coffee and use the..."
Jason Go
"Employees at this location were extremely friendly, I've had multiple give me artwork they did themselves. Love all the queers at this..."
Eugene Armstrong
"I guess it was great I didn't buy anything but it smells so..."
Lourdes Kent
"Great service. Order was perfect. Just be aware it is a little tricky to get to from the main..."
Condor Weather
"Always fast and perfect service! I've never had a trip that I wouldn't classify 5 Star at this..."
Matthew Miller
"The best Starbucks in the region. This is one spot I definitely stop by to get a hand crafted coffee on my route from Kansas city to Wichita or the..."
"The baked chicken is outstanding.
The waitress is extremely attentive, but she was by herself and from my understanding, is always by herself.
I..."
James Waltz
"Much cleaner than last visit. I tried the buffet. It was actually pretty good. Mgr, please offer a discount to Veterans! Pilot does and tons of..."
Steven Whitcomb
"Emporia's best kept secret! $ 13.50 Buffet with fried chicken to die for! I use to skip this place on my way to & from Chesapeake, well one evening I..."
Robert Carreon
"Was buffet only this evening ( Sunday). I would have loved to see the menu, but we enjoyed some basic dinner items that were well done, if not overly..."
Liz simmons
"Nice place 4 breakfast - service (Heather) was exceptional! Enjoyed our meal - was there meeting with a friend and we stayed over 2 hours and no one..."
"It was my first time in a taco bell restaurant. The Food was tasty, portions are nicely small, prices as well. You might wanna order different styles..."
Guenther Dworschak
"The DOUBLE STEAK GRILLED CHEESE BURRITO IS WORTH EVERY PENNY DOWN TO THE LAST BITE. I WAS GRANTED EARLY ACCESS TO THIS BURRITO AND IT COMES WITH..."
Manny ETown,KS
"Clean restrooms. Clean Lobby
Cashier patiently explained ingredients on new items. Food was hot,..."
Darla Hammar
"A really good Taco Bell and they keep it clean and lobby is open till 8pm on..."
"Now a days when the service is friendly and polite you need to acknowledge that. From the person who took our order to the one who handed us our food..."
Rosalind Johnson
"My Mother and I and my cousins were traveling to NC. This was our first stop. Friendly atmosphere and clean restroom. And hot potato rounds. Thanks..."
LeAnn Phillips
"Our breakfast sandwiches were good and not expensive. We got sausage biscuits 2 for 4 dollars. We went through the drive thru so I don't know the..."
Tiffany Bone
"Very short-handed and a 20-minute wait on the inside but boy was this crew synchronized and working hard! We stopped by there for lunch on our way..."
"Some of the negative reviews on here don’t do this restaurant justice. Yes it is attached to a Days Inn but aside from that I found it very..."
Bob Hamer
"El Ranchero is authentic Mexican and is extremely delicious! We had the enchiladas and they were perfectly done! Fresh made warm chips arrived as we..."
rachael nagelberg
"Good food,made fresh and served hot. Priced reasonably, and definitely a return to..."
Richard McIntosh
"This place was great! (DON'T let the fact that it's connected to the Day's Inn dissuade you.) The service was quick and pleasant, the drinks were..."
Sabrina
"Excellent food very good tasting as a trucker I love to find this good tasting..."
"Holy crap, this place is awesome. Before coming here, my favorite sushi place was in Lawrence, KS. However, Shangri-La is even better! High quality..."
Victoria Partridge
"This was the best sushi I've ever had! The service was wonderful. I'd recommend this place to anyone who asks for a place in..."
Chris Conway
"Shangri-La is one of the best places in town! The food never disappoints us. I wish there was more than one server on staff for when it gets busy,..."
Sam Moore
"I remember at first glance thinking "sushi in emporia? Gross!" I will gladly admit that I was wrong, this place has the best sushi in town and offers..."
Chad Anthony
"The sushi is fresh, the service is great, I recommend it all the time when people ask for the best sushi in..."
Charity Kemper Sandstrom
"I especially like the atmosphere at Shangri-La; it's a great place to have a conversation (the music's not too loud, and people's voices don't bounce..."
Ed Emmer
"Great courteous staff who takes the time to help you understand the menu. Food is amazing, fresh, and so tasty. And best of all they have a drive..."
Jennifer Baldwin
"Good food, good service and the staff very polite. I would recommend it to my..."
Teresa Trump
"Our family loves this place! We eat there quite often. Our current favorites are the spicy tuna salad, chili pork dumplings, and the fire dragon..."
Judy Edie
"I would put sushi place up against any other place in Kansas City or Wichita. It's not outrageously priced either. Great food and great..."
Rodney Jones
"Contender for the best Sushi in Kansas. Honestly have never had better sushi anywhere. The owners are always super awesome and I have never left..."
CJ Bailey
"The owner and all of the staff are very pleasant. The food is fantastic, and the whole place is spotlessly clean. I highly recommend..."
Steve Bjortvedt
"I can now see why this restaurant has five star rating. It's absolutely delicious! Fresh and superior ingredients, excellent customer service and a..."
Susann Barnes
"The best sushi I've had yet. I've had sushi in a decent amount of states never out of country but it's still better here than anywhere I've been..."
Brent Torrens
"Super nice owner, wonderful services, super delicious and beautiful food! Love it! Totally..."
Natalie Li
"Great food and great employees! The sushi was the best I have ever..."
Alicia Mitchell Otto
"I eat here often, love the vibe and chill atmosphere!! I like the servers and the chef are always so nice and speedy, they basically know what I like..."
Saunders Souvannaraj
"I love this place!! For a while there I was eating here almost two to three times a week!!! I'd always bring someone new to sushi with me and they'd..."
Mindy Stock
"Really cute, classy sushi place in Emporia! Better than any sushi we've ever had in neighboring Wichita...."
"Nice clean and funky spot for a build your own style Mexican grub in Emporia. My carnitas bowl was good, but not amazing. The price was fair but not..."
Rob McDonald
"Having my favorite Pin Fried Tacos! Absolutely the best flavor, texture, everything! My "craving" food!..."
Tami Cushenbery
"The food was phenomenal, and the burritos are ginormous. I'm immensely full after my amazing meal. My girlfriend gave it a big thumbs up and said, "..."
Eliora Ketner
"We stopped in for the first time on the way through town and were very pleasantly surprised. We got the fried burrito with rice, pork and onions. The..."
Jim Kitson
"This is a wonderful restaurant. It is a similar concept as Chipotle. They are fast and efficient with a good variety to choose from. I usually get..."
Rachael Richardson
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