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“Angler’s Seafood. (I love) fresh seafood.”
“Milton’s, mainly because their food is really light and the portions are great and the price is awesome.”
“Zen Zero. I like the atmosphere and delicious Thai flavor.”
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RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Anonymous) says…
Tin Pan Alley or the Paradise Cafe, but it's been a bit since I have been out, aside from the occasional Wendy's Sad Meal.
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punkrockmom (Anonymous) says…
Broadband man freaks me out. Anyway, I like Quintons and Set'em Up Jacks. I like Wayne and Larry's sweet potato fries the best though.
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autie (Anonymous) says…
I'm rather fond of cajun at the Free State or that India Palace thing down the street a ways.
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MissinLawrence (Anonymous) says…
Gran Daddy's BBQ is always good…as is Set'em Up Jacks
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
Free State. I like going to Quinton's sometimes to look at the talent.
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prospector (Anonymous) says…
You know were to find me, with Autie and Bob.
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countrygirl (Anonymous) says…
I'm not impressed with Granddaddy's, but Bigg's pastrami is awfully good. Hard to go wrong with Set'm up Jack's burgers.
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trinity (Anonymous) says…
when choosing a lawrence restaurant-freestate wins, hands down.
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puddleglum (Anonymous) says…
freestate tops the pile. everybody knows this.
biemer's bbq is great for lunch.
don't forget papa keno's-best slices.
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LarryNative (Anonymous) says…
BBQ=Beimers
Burgers=Dempsey's
Sandwiches=Quintons
Italian=Tellers (new chef)
Mexican=Tres Mexicanos
Sushi=Wa
Asian=Thia Siam
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Bassetlover (Anonymous) says…
Ingredient, even though their salads are priced outrageiously high.
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LarryNative (Anonymous) says…
Papa Keno's needs to hire better. Use to be the best around but the staff is stoned or dirty or both.
Free State is bland food and great beer. Midwest has the most bland palates so I'm not suprised how everyone around here likes their food. To me it tastes like cheap filler.
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GardenMomma (Anonymous) says…
Thai Siam has awesome spring rolls and pad thai.
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edjayhawk (Anonymous) says…
Never had a bad meal at Set'm Up Jacks. They have great food in addition to the burgers…
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ScottyMac (Anonymous) says…
El Matador.
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
“Midwest has the most bland palates so I'm not suprised how everyone around here likes their food. “ Larry
Ooooh. We have someone who fancies themself as cultured.
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hipper_than_hip (Anonymous) says…
Did Granddaddy's move or is it closed?
The desserts and the cheddar ale soup are good at the Freestate, but the rest of their food is marginal.
Tortas Jalisco has the best carne asada tacos in town.
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jayhawkgirl06 (Anonymous) says…
El-Matador
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labmonkey (Anonymous) says…
I miss MOJO's….they made the nest wings ever. I have to agree with the Set-Em Up Jacks people….never had a bad meal there. I know it is more regional than local, but I love Montana Mikes.
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autie (Anonymous) says…
last time I was there and had the curry shrimp thing it was definitely not bland. Neither was the gumbo. I'd say great food and great beer.
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bangaranggerg (Anonymous) says…
The Burger Stand @ Dempseys
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kthxbi (Anonymous) says…
Aladdin Cafe
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yankeelady (Anonymous) says…
Ixtapa
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jonas_opines (Anonymous) says…
Cafe Beautiful. Expensive as anything, but quiet, private, and with great tasting and great looking food served to you with conversation by the chef himself.
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BigPrune (Anonymous) says…
Thai Siam, chicken pad thai medium spice
Gumby's, The Pile Maker (though haven't had one in years)
Hairy T's, as good a burger as anywhere
I'll think up some more later
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preebo (Anonymous) says…
I miss Addis Ababa.
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sunshine_noise (Anonymous) says…
Free State = great good - excellent beer - fun atmosphere
Anglers = Pricey, but great food - wonderful atmosphere
Mad Greek = excellent food - nice atmosphere
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Informed (Anonymous) says…
Zen Zero, La Parilla and Genovese are all awesome.
Free State rocks.
Biemer's BBQ is great.
I miss Cornucopia!
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MissinLawrence (Anonymous) says…
Gran Daddy's moved to 19th & Haskell…in the strip mall there
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OldEnuf2BYurDad (Anonymous) says…
All the best have gone under.
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puddleglum (Anonymous) says…
mojo's was the shizzle-nizzle!
however, I think I can tell you why they are no longer around….I used to love to call in my order about 20 minutes before every KU basketball game. then, i would roll down the street and scoop up my wings and chicken strips with the best sauces ever (whiskey a-go-go, phat elvis) …one day, I didn't get home soon enough, and I called during the first half-nobody answered the phone.
I kept re-calling, but nobody picked up the phone :( a few games later-this happened again. this time, I phoned, got the ring tone, and then set the phone down, and drove down myself to see 4 employees sitting on the counter-watching the game with the phone ringing, beside them.
'aren't you gonna answer that?' I asked. ” Naw man, we wouldn't be able to keep up with the demand during games-so we just ignore the phone on game nights.” so I gave him my order and left-happy to have my wings, chicken strips and the best sauces ever created (did I mention that?) well, finally-I ran into the owner and I hate to be a rat, but since I am in a similar situation, I would like to know about bad things my employees do when I am not around-so I sez: “hey man, your employees don't answer the phones during basketball games-and I thought you might like to know.” he replied “yeah, I told them not to, 'cause its impossible to keep up with demand”
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ozzynbn (Anonymous) says…
Longhorn Steak House has never disappointed me. Always a great meal.
But my all time favorite is………………….. KFC
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honeychild (Mel Briscoe) says…
yello sub. mmm mmm good.
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denak (Anonymous) says…
I would have to say that it is Peaking Taste, followed by Ixtapa and Cici's(for the kids, of course).
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I've never liked freestate. I guess I just don't “get” it. Of course, I don't drink and I'm fairly picky.
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ralphralph (Anonymous) says…
Free State (especially when the wild mushrooms are on!).
La Parilla.
Tellers.
… haven't been to Anglers, but wanting to … Worth it?
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mjwgoku (Anonymous) says…
Don's Steak House…
What? Torn down! Doh!
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” I guess I just don't “get” it.”
“?”
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Gareth (Anonymous) says…
I love all the idiots in this thread who are naming chains as their favorite “local” restaurant.
Genius.
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Informed (Anonymous) says…
Well, Santini, I know you're allowed to have your own opinion on breweries, but, really? 23rd. St.? Yuck! Their beer tastes like mop water or something, having never actually tasted mop water, that is.
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abcd (Raymond Munoz) says…
Cielito Lindo
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pumpernickle (Anonymous) says…
Thai Siam, Princess Chicken-Medium Hot
Tres Mexicanos
Tortas Jaliscos
The Mad Greek
Jefferson's
Culvers
5 Guys
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kmat (Anonymous) says…
I can't believe no one has listed Rudy's. Best pizza in the world. those that go to Keno's need to go try pizza made with real sauce and see happy employees that get treated well and paid.
Angler's rocks, as does Zen Zero.
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
Rudy's is good. I haven't had that in awhile.
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dajudge (Anonymous) says…
I had a good egg burger at the new Johnny's where JB Stouts used to be. The rest of the menu looked good. Also, Zig & Mac's fried Mozzarella sticks are the best.
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TtownKUlivin (Anonymous) says…
La Tropicana
Terrebone
cafe beautiful
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Easy_Does_It (Anonymous) says…
Oldenough - I think that is a Yogi-ism. No one goes there anymore it got too busy.?
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autie (Anonymous) says…
now back in the day I enjoyed a Vistaburger on occasion. down on sixth as I recall.
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puddleglum (Anonymous) says…
aww yes. autie, remember the vista cyclones?
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
I don't get out there much anymore, but most of the ones I loved are no longer there, and the few meals I have found, don't end up being consistent. I hit upon a real find, then order it again next time and they overcook it, or they've cut back on the size, altered it in some way saying 'that's how they do it now'. I've give them a few tries on other things but those don't compete.
I'm not into restaurant chicken dishes, and at some places that is most all of their menu.
Of course, one local restaurant seems to think it's necessary to stick big whole beans into nearly everything on their menu. Talk about filler…if they followed labeling guidelines, everything on the menu should be called Beans and _____, not ” Chicken Enchilada”.
I speculate some of the bland comments come from how as people age, they lose their sense of taste. Some people may not know that is part of the aging process..food starts to just be duller than it used to be, so they eat spicier foods..this also leads to a lot of the gastric issues we see.
Pour on the capsicum and vinegar based peppers/salsa.. and pop some prilosec.
That capsicum also boosts your metabolism, fact.
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spacehog (Anonymous) says…
Bucky's. Oops, I forgot that guy with the really bad toupee bought it and ruined it.
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ScottyMac (Anonymous) says…
I love Rudy's, but it's not the best pizza in the world. It's not even the best in town. That honor would go to Johnny's Tavern.
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spacehog (Anonymous) says…
Stay at home mom? What happened to Housewife? I have a lot of black friends and I've personally never met a black person yet who likes to be referred to as African-American. My dad is from Scotland, so I guess I'm Scottish-American, not white. Will this PC crap ever end?
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
We need a place with a drive thru egg banjo, open face roast beef and mashed, a pork t that tastes like the real bucky's did..not some 'nasty grease' flavor.
(I'm sure all that is at the restaurant up on the highway here…served with enough smoke to kill everyone in there, me first, probably before the meal came)
What is it with so many things now..burgers are messed up, (meaning from the 70's) fried battered things have a 'bad oil' flavor..then you go somewhere and find a real one but of course it's not 'here'.
Anybody else cold today?
oh, you guys have 66, I've only got 60 brrr
Coffee…where is that butler?
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Satirical (Anonymous) says…
Free State
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ChiHawkInKS (Anonymous) says…
Dirty Bird Buffet
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Free State
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ScottyMac (Anonymous) says…
I love Rudy's, but it's not the best pizza in the world. It's not even the best in town. That honor would go to Johnny's Tavern.
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You wouldn't say that if you ever saw the kitchen there. I love Rick, but I also know some of his kitchen staff.
Rudy's is the only place that figured out you need red wine and lots of garlic to make a good sauce. Everyone else uses cr*p out of a jar. Rudy's is made fresh every day. Everything at Rudy's is fresh and their kitchen is VERY clean.
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somedude20 (Anonymous) says…
LINK, then I have some dessert at the free methadone clinic. The ladies love it too.
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labmonkey (Anonymous) says…
Puddlegum-
That sucks about their service. My favorite sauces were Bayou Burn and Code Red. I would ususally order 20 wings with 10 of each sauce.
Why has noone mentioned Burrito King? Man, noone in Lawrence has any taste anymore (or appearantly the gut flora).
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Machiavelli_mania (Anonymous) says…
Jade Garden
FreeState
Thai Siam
(I notice no one mentioned La Familia, and I have not been there for a long time myself following years and years of weekly visits, just don't like the taste changes and price increases)
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Machiavelli_mania (Anonymous) says…
I miss tin pan alley and Paradise cafe too.
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9070811 (Anonymous) says…
The Late Paradise Cafe.
El Matador or Tortas Jaliscos for homestyle mexican
Aimee's Coffeehouse for breakfast
Dempsey's for burgers
Aladdin Cafe for something not covered in cheese or grease
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toe (Anonymous) says…
Buffalo Bob's. Best value in town.
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irussell (Anonymous) says…
El Matador
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Buffalo Bob's. Best value in town.
Yup, if you are in need of a colon blow. Greasiest food I ever saw in my life.
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Defender (Anonymous) says…
“Buffalo Bob's. Best value in town.”
There is no value in eating terrible food in a filthy place combined with horrible service. Sorry, but I have eaten BBQ in some of the best known BBQ places in this country, and Buffalo Bob's is by far the worst food I have ever tasted. Period.
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puddleglum (Anonymous) says…
defender,
haw deng, you really put the hammer down!
yeah, I agree.
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justthefacts (Anonymous) says…
All this goes to show is how diverse people's tastes are. Some of the places I consider way way below par are others favorites. It's all a matter of perspective I guess.
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kmat (Anonymous) says…
I think when I read Buffalo Bob's, I threw up in my mouth a little.
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Satirical (Anonymous) says…
McDonald's
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Defender (Anonymous) says…
Yeah puddleglum, I calls as I sees 'em. BBs is terrible.
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OldEnuf2BYurDad (Anonymous) says…
“Oldenough - I think that is a Yogi-ism. No one goes there anymore it got too busy.?”
Good food doesn't mean they were good business people. Does Bob Schumm have good food?
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Soup2Nuts (Anonymous) says…
Local burger is expensive and it never fills me up. I have to go out somewhere else afterward and eat again.
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
Sadly, I can remember when BBob's aka The Smokehouse was brand spanking new. People were wowed by it, staff was nice as anywhere, everything was clean other than the occasional bit of missed bbq sauce, but you'll run in that anywhere until someone sees it.
A new concept place for Lawrence. Two kinds of sauce! Holy moose head! A fritter with your meal, curly fries..this was cutting edge here my friends. Those cold frosty mugs..no breweries in town yet. Coors, bud..few were really complaining, if so, they wanted a Mich, lol.
To sit in the cool basement area in summer with your friends, or upstairs, you seemed away from the world for a while. A bit like back in the Campus Hideaway days.
People as a whole had not become 'fat', so they thought that plate of curly fries was heaven. And they tasted better back then also. Now they have lost something, too dry, leathery.
Restaurants had not switched to the 'larger portions=larger tabs=cover our overhead' agenda back then, so a wheel was a regular sized sandwich, and log was for men, and both weren't too high priced. Probably kept some students from making it a weekly joint, but not all.
There was a line for seating for dinner, often for lunch…always on weekends.
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sinkorswim (Anonymous) says…
La Familia, Panda Garden, Mad Greek, Yello Sub, Ingedient, On the Border, Longhorn, Old Chicago, and LOVED Uno's. I know….they're not all “local.”
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Terrebone (wonderful homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts, everything is wonderful), El Matador(their beans and chips and sweet salsa rock), The Eldridge (now there are some sweet potatoes and great salads), and India Palace…….yum….
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Calliope877 (Anonymous) says…
Paisanos is yummy.
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Defender (Anonymous) says…
Multi'd, I have heard that before as well. The wife says it used to be quite good.
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The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says…
“Buffalo Bob's. Best value in town.”
If you like french fries.
“I think when I read Buffalo Bob's, I threw up in my mouth a little.”
You know, I agree, but a lot of people must like it. Very few food places on Mass have been in business as long.
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jumpin_catfish (Anonymous) says…
Cielto Lindo for Mexican
Jefferson's for Onion Rings and Bacon Cheeseburger
Mad Greek I love all their stuff especially desserts
Biemer's for BBQ
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GardenMomma (Anonymous) says…
Thai Siam
Aladdin Cafe
La Familia - that is the one by the Bottleneck, yes? If it's not, that is the one I mean.
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jonas_opines (Anonymous) says…
Paisanos has the best fried calamari I have tasted thus far.
Panda Garden is awesome if you know how to order. Their traditional, authentic menu is fabulous; their Americanized crap menu tastes like decent Americanized crap.
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MaryKatesPillStash (Anonymous) says…
YAY! I'm going to be visiting Lawrence again for the first time in about a year, so I am very excited to see this for inspiration. I love Zen Zero, and although it's not exactly local, I also enjoy Salty Iguana.
Question—I remember reading an article about a new burger place coming into Lawrence. It seemed like a local business, not a chain, and was possibly owned by two brothers. People were raving about their burgers. It was NOT that chain place where they have sacks of potatoes everywhere…anyone have any idea where I'm talking about?
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GardenMomma (Anonymous) says…
5 Guys?
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vanguard3 (Anonymous) says…
Paisano's chicken spidini diavolo is the $hit.
Mad Greek
Papa Kino's
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RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Anonymous) says…
Wendy's double stack and an ice water.
$1.07
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
Isn't 5 guys the sack of potatoes place?
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
Is that Hayes House whatever on Kasold still in business?
If so, any good? didn't they do burgers and home cookin?
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
Vista Burger.
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George_Braziller (Anonymous) says…
St. Thomas Enchiladas from Tin Pan Alley. Yummy. I'd love to get the recipie.
Any BBQ place — Yuck.
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BigPrune (Anonymous) says…
El Mezcal (though I don't know if they're “local”). I love to order me up some Chicken Fa jita
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jonas_opines (Anonymous) says…
multiD, I do believe that Hayes is closed now, and no, it was not good.
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Defender (Anonymous) says…
Free State, Tres Mexicanos (sure, not authertic as others, but tasty!), Tortas Jalisco (much more authentic), Thai Siam (try the panang chicken, wow), Zen Zero, and that's about it for me.
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
Thanks jonas, now I can quit thinking, “I wish I'd tried that”.
:)
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
Back in the 80's downtown, there was a place called Molly's something. I only got to go there once as we were a young couple spending all our money on necessities, etc. and not dining out. It had home cooked dinner food.
Real mashed potatoes and gravy. I don't remember my entree, but we both left thinking it was awesome. We knew the building space was probably expensive, I think it was in the newly remodeling area at 10th and Mass and wondered how any new place could afford it during those times…which of course, it couldn't..not being a bar.
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runningscooter (Anonymous) says…
Free State
India Palace
Thai Siam
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merrill (Anonymous) says…
Global Cafe - great menu
Casbah
Free State
La Parilla
Absolutely Rudy's
Local Burger
Zen Zero
Tellers Tempeh Salad - mmmmmm good
Hot Philly at Ingredient made with local Hot Fiesta Tofu - YUMO!
Hard to have only one….
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…
The loft at tange's, red room, catered.
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jenniflip (Anonymous) says…
Yum…love to eat my weight at El Matador. Homestyle enchiladas, beans, rice, and anything else hot off the stove at Joe's!
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Katara (Anonymous) says…
El Matador
Thai Siam
Jade Garden
Mad Greek (It's no Georgia's in KC but if you need a decent gyro fix, it works.)
Midwest Fish Fry (Hopefully it will re-open soon. They had the best chicken tenders ever.)
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sustainabilitysister (Anonymous) says…
El Matador! Mmmmmmmmmmmm
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ozzynbn (Anonymous) says…
Gareth (Anonymous) spewed:
I love all the idiots in this thread who are naming chains as their favorite “local” restaurant.
Genius.
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Let's play semantics. The question was “local”, not
locally owned or non national chain. People are naming restaurants in the city of Lawrence. Therefore, they are “local”.
You've set yourself up to be the “idiot”. Good job “genius”.
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TheJokerObama (Anonymous) says…
Drunk Sean knows what's up. Dude at the top is unemployed and eats overpriced and crappy Local Burger? Hmm. Wonder if that's his family truckster in the background. I miss Zen Zero. Haven't found any place that can match it for some reason here in California. Maybe it's because most places here are not as clean so I don't go out of my way.
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grammaddy (Anonymous) says…
Cornucopia or Tin Pan Alley. Used to hit one of them up every week. Don't eat out much now that they are gone. Love the fried pickles at Jefferson's though.
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Bossa_Nova (Anonymous) says…
bring back mojo's!
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TriSigmaKS (Anonymous) says…
La Familia
Mad Greek
Dempsey's
Wheatfields
Bigg's
Johnny's
Teller's
Free State
Alladdin's
Wheat State
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
Bossa_Nova (Anonymous) says…
bring back mojo's! ”
Marion writes:
Mojo's ain't comin' back.
You should see the amounts of witholding and sales tax the Dep. of Revenue has them listed as owing on the tax warrant site.
https://www.kdor.org/warrants/listing…
mojo experience llc
714 vermont st
lawrence , ks 660442370 douglas sales tax $27,103.96 2005 st 158
Wheat State?
LOL!
wheat state pizza inc
711 w 23rd st ste 19
lawrence , ks 660464406 douglas sales tax $220,042.61 09st67
wheat state pizza inc
711 8TH ST
baldwin city , ks 66006 douglas sales tax $220,042.61 09st67
wheat state pizza inc
711 w 23rd st ste 19
lawrence , ks 660464406 douglas withholding tax $6,599.25 09st68
wheat state pizza inc
711 8TH ST
baldwin city , ks 66006 douglas withholding tax $6,599.25 09st68
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
Here is another popular place that pays it taxes on time:
java break
17 E 7TH ST
lawrence , ks 660442703 douglas sales tax $169,603.80 2006st197
derek hogan
13 W 9TH ST
lawrence , ks 660442638 douglas sales tax $169,603.80 2006st197
java break
17 E 7TH ST
lawrence , ks 660442703 douglas withholding tax $23,897.09 2006st198
derek hogan
13 W 9TH ST
lawrence , ks 66044 douglas withholding tax $23,897.09 2006st198
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
“denak (Anonymous) says…
I would have to say that it is Peaking Taste” (sic)
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2002 (Anonymous) says…
Milton's
Tellers
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TheJokerObama (Anonymous) says…
Mojo's sucked but was more affordable than LB. Wheatstate? You have got to be kidding me. The all crust pizza. Was not impressed.
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Speicher (Danny Speicher) says…
Just depends on what I'm eating…
Mexican - La Familia
BBQ - Beimer's
Wings - Jefferson's
Asian - Zen Zero
Pizza - Rudy's
Sushi - Yokohama on Mass St
Sandwiches - Quinton'ss
Italian - Paisano's
Burgers - Dempsey's
Seafood - Angler's
Coffee Shop - Dunn Brother's
Fast Food - Chipotle on 6th
I LOVE the selection of restaraunts in Lawrence. I think we really do have a pretty good town for a foodie like myself. ;)
—Danny Speicher
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pizzapete (Anonymous) says…
Rudy's is definitely the best pizza, and they have finally started putting a fair amount of sauce on like back in the day. A few years ago there was almost no sauce on their pizza and that is the best part I think, everyone else has the same basic cheese and toppings. Matador cafe? I always liked that dive, but was in there last week and ordered chicken tacos. We only have chicken on the weekend the waitress told me. What's up with that? I won't be back any time during the week if that is the case.
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pizzapete (Anonymous) says…
Marion, how about Papa Kenos? Those guys never seem to pay their taxes on time. The pizza has really gone down hill I think since they were closed down and all the old employees were fired or quit from not being paid. Johnny's pizza is good, someone told me they have the old Keno's recipe.
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pizzapete (Anonymous) says…
Krause dining? Yea next time I want to spend $100 on a plate of food I'll just fly to NY or Paris to get ripped off.
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
pizzapete (Anonymous) says…
Marion, how about Papa Kenos?”
Marion writes:
Yeah, Papa Keno's is indeed on the list but you've got to give the guy some credit as he is indeed working to rebuild the biz and pay down the past due taxes.
Try these though:
taco casa westgate inc
4821 w 6th st ste m
lawrence , ks 660471715 douglas sales tax $137,979.47 2006 st 108
taco casa westgate inc
4821 w 6th st ste m
lawrence , ks 660471715 douglas withholding tax $4,405.12 2006 st 107
And this one is unreal!:
glacier bay seafood and meat co
1900 w 31st st lot j18
lawrence , ks 660465523 douglas sales tax $56,720.07 2005 st 216
But this one is even more exciting!:
la familia inc
908 N 300 RD
baldwin city , ks 66006 douglas sales tax $213,569.36 2005 st 37
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Informed (Anonymous) says…
Hays House is in Council Grove, jonas, and is still open. The twice-failed place at 6th & Wakarusa was the Hereford House. The first time it was supposedly a full blown steak house. The second time it came back in a scaled down approach. Both ways, the food was barely mediocre and very overpriced.
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hannahdawn0709 (whitney harper) says…
pizza shuttle
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dajudge (Anonymous) says…
I like to go to Trado's for Italian down on Mass. St. It's dark when you walk in so it takes a minute for your eyes to adjust.
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rbwaa (Anonymous) says…
….i feel like i'm in the twilight zone….i haven't been to tredo's in oh, i don't know, 35 years…? i guess that's why it takes so long for my eyes adjust…
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rbwaa (Anonymous) says…
now speaking of the twilight zone, how about moore burgers for the best hamburger in town…
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motomom (Anonymous) says…
the burger stand in dempsey's pub is delicious. the truffle fries are a real treat and so is the homemade ice cream sandwiches………unbelievable!
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igby (Anonymous) says…
Every time I eat out, I get sick. Does everyone have this fever/body- aches, chills; hope it's not the pig flue! It's been three days.
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jonas_opines (Anonymous) says…
Looks like Marion's begging to get his own past brought back up again.
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porch_person (Anonymous) says…
Zen Zero,
Thai Siam,
Free State,
Anglers,
Teller's
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bigmike (Anonymous) says…
I want Hayes to come back!
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
jonas_opines (Anonymous) says…
Looks like Marion's begging to get his own past brought back up again.”
Marion writes:
You just have right at it, there, jonas.
The only way that you can function on the net is to attack the poster.
You are otherwise incapable of informative input.
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snap_pop_no_crackle (Anonymous) says…
Zen Zero
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snap_pop_no_crackle (Anonymous) says…
I
see
mario's
still
in
the
blocks
for
the
get
a
life
race
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Still
having
a
wonderful
internet
life
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Tasslehoff (Anonymous) says…
I took my Mom to BuffBob's when it was still in the The Malls on Louisiana, it was decent, went a couple times downtown, first was a little below average, but could have been a bad day, you know? Last time we went about 3 years ago, that has been my worst dining experience while in Lawrence since 85. Bad food, bad service, filthy tables…ugh.
We do like our Yello-Sub, Peking Taste for Chinese, my mouth like's their Gen. Tso's but my diabetes doesn't! My Mom's vote would probably go to Paisano's, but we are on a limited budget, so can't explore all the culinary experiences out there, but would be fun! Or not, reading some reviews….diabetes and acid reflux, sure makes a guy's choice of nice spicy food or down to sweet, mouth watering desserts out of the picture. But again, maybe excess of all that, was the cause no doubt! Along with prednisone, I will use that card…lol.
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Soap (Anonymous) says…
Encore > Zen Zero.. Also nobody said Pachamama's?? Also, The Burger Stand at Dempsey's = Krause.. Nobody mentioned West Coast burgers.. You people need to get out more.. Free State, Zen Zero is playin it safe.. Feel free to explore the town a bit more!!
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
(Voce Cartman)
Pachamama's sucks ****!
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Kris_H (Anonymous) says…
Cornucopia? That goes back a ways, doesn't it? :D That was around when I actually lived in Lawrence and that was in the days when dinosaurs roamed the earth…Now I guess I would choose Local Burger instead, though I don't like their physical place much.
As an “out-of-towner,” I appreciate all the choices of places to eat in Lawrence. I love this discussion because I see some places I haven't tried yet that sound worthy.
As far as some of the other places, Teller's and Pachamama's are overpriced for me. I do miss the Paradise Cafe. Milton's is pretty good, though. Love Zen Zero, La Parilla, Mad Greek and Thai Siam for being good, and for being right downtown and easy to find. I like India Palace as well, especially the lunch buffet. Ingredients, to me, is gimmicky, loud and overpriced.
I'm very fond of the many wonderful beers at Free State Brewery, and the great location. The food is OK; I don't expect gourmet dishes from what is basically a bar and grill place. The atmosphere is a bit crowded and loud for an old-timer like me, though.
Rudy's is some of the best pizza I've ever eaten, and I've eaten a lot of pizza.
Tortas Jalisco has been very inconsistent for me. One trip the food was great, another trip it just plain sucked. And sometimes there aren't enough servers on duty to handle the workflow.
For subs, Yello Sub.
Now to make my list of other places to try…yum!
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papakeno (Anonymous) says…
Oh here we go again!! In the words of Stuie, thats fresh JokerObama, thats fresh. So ingenious, really, so fresh.
And I love how you get in the cocaine line, so fresh. Where did you get that, so fresh. Oh and throw in the doesn't pay his employees line, so fresh and good, really good. You are special, and so fresh!
Thanks Marion and puddleglum for the plug, we have cleared up all the issues, just haven't had a chance to remove the lein.
Well I guess I have become the the new Bob Schumm for all the street kiddies who complain about everything from politics to pizza, but can't hold a steady job. [HINT: Don't steal, don't lie, show up to work on time.]
I want to give a compliment to my current staff in my Lawrence store. We finallly worked to remove all the theives, stoners, and scumbags and have a really great staff at this time. And if you happen to come in trying to get a free slice off your smelly roommate, he doesn't work here anymore, I'd try finding him over at special kmat and JokerObama's studio apartment.
And I know PK's has a lived in look, but the staff works hard to keep it clean, and we do serve 5,000+ slices a week, along with a old downtown building, it can get this look. It gets a thorough cleaning every night. And we do have health inspections, esp when a disgruntle employee calls the Health Dept and claims her sick daughter ate there. Now thats fresh, so fresh. Very new, sneaky love it! Trust me, nothing stays in that restaurant long enough to go bad. We turn our coolers over daily.
Oh and JokerObama, i'm a single dad who raises my 4 year son alone by myself. I work in the office above PK's everyday, dare you to come say those words to my face. I'm always up for a good fight, I'll let you swing first!@!! YeeHaw!!
And JokerObama, you don't have to eat PK's, Because Doug Compton is opening a Pyramid Pizza in the Hookah store. Yaahoo, pass the honey!! The crust, get it
PS, Johnny's for the classic, even if Rick did borrow my recipe
On monday had the Salad Soup combo at Free State. Cheddar Ale, Roasted Red Pepper Dressing, and Two pints of the Rye, Amazing! Way out of JokerObamas league, don't ya think?
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Kris_H (Anonymous) says…
Wha? Whoa…just dropped back in to say I regret I forgot to mention Wheatfields. The turkey and cranberry sauce on walnut-sage bread…think I gotta make a road trip soon!
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jonas_opines (Anonymous) says…
Sorry, Marion, I'm only that way with racist old coots who have proven themselves to be uninformable.
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
Kris_H (Anonymous) says…
Wha? Whoa…just dropped back in to say I regret I forgot to mention Wheatfields”
Marion writes:
Wheatfields?
Isn't that the place with the pollutant spewing wood-fired baking oven?
Yeah, I think it is:
http://www.wheatfieldsbakery.com/wfi/…
But it *IS* “all natural”!
LOL!
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TheJokerObama (Anonymous) says…
Anytime PK. I have met you and hung out w/ you and your douchebag friends, and have seen enough of you and your behavior to know first hand what kind of person you are. I was not impressed. You allowed me into your home in KC as well because you are too trust worthy and you allowed me to see too much. So that's all I am going to say about that. Allow me to apologize for being an honest but hurtful person. Just keep in mind, don't trust everyone your friends bring around.
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papakeno (Anonymous) says…
Fair enough JokerObama, some friends do suck! Can count the fair to good ones on one hand. Just maybe you need to loosen up a bit thats all, after reading your recent blogs. Will be in today at 3pm, if you care. Come on by for a slice, oh and, haven't lived in KC for 4 years. Swing on by, love to meet ya again!!
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
papkeno:
As the haters pick on you, remember this:
“Illegitimi Non Carborundum!”
Lousy Latin for:
“Don't let the b*stards wear you down!”
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/3…
By the way, I like your style!
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TheJokerObama (Anonymous) says…
I was way out of line. I apologize, and will not try to be such a nazi anymore.
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
TheJokerObama (Anonymous) says…
I was way out of line. I apologize, and will not try to be such a nazi anymore.”
Marion writes:
You might also include in your “apology” that you will do your level best to stop being the North end of a Southbound horse!
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
So..Compton owns Pyramid?..or the hookah building? Or both?
Who owns the Wheel?
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
Nevermind.
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LisaGreenwood (Lisa Greenwood) says…
Nothing compares to breakfast at the Paradise Cafe, dinner at Tin Pan Alley or Cornucopia, anything at any of the incarnations of Glass Onion, or Mojos' Phat Elvis and Carolina Sumpin' Sumpin. Before I had to go gluten free it was a toss-up between Rudy's and Papa Keno's. Hubby and I stayed in the Eldridge on our wedding night and had Papa Keno's delivered! I also enjoy some Yello Subs, Mad Greek, La Familia and Tortas Jalisco.
But Border Bandido outlives them all — viva the Texas Burrito!
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rando1965 (Anonymous) says…
slowride has awesome food.the best ruben sandwich in town.. miss mass st deli
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papakeno (Anonymous) says…
Much appreciated JokerObama. Have a good one!
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George_Braziller (Anonymous) says…
I saw several people mention Rudy's pizza as their favorite. Were you just joking? I've tried them three times and they have consistently been the worst I have ever had. They always taste two for $5.00 frozen pizzas to me.
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swampyankee (Anonymous) says…
Village Inn has the best breakfast and french fries but I have not gone out in awhile
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Ricky_Vaughn (Anonymous) says…
Since no one's mentioned it, and it's been here forever:
Border Bandido!!! Long live the Taco Bar!!!
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StirrrThePot (Anonymous) says…
Sadly I live just a mile from Set 'em Jacks and have never eaten there. I need to go sometime.
Free State will always be my favorite but I do love Rudy's and the Mad Greek.
Back in the day—Mojo's wings—I agree they were fanstastic. I miss Paradise Cafe.
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Kris_H (Anonymous) says…
How do you find out who owns a business in Douglas County? I want to know who owns India Palace, if anyone knows or can point me to where to look.
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Ricky_Vaughn (Anonymous) says…
If you've ever had real, home-cooked Indian food, India Palace is WEAK.
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kansanbygrace (Anonymous) says…
I really like Mirth Cafe. Real, fresh. Global is good. I like Panda Garden and Mad Greek. Zen Zero pretty good. Teller's good but overpriced.
I prefer Bryant's and save my Q-jones for a KC trip.
Free State's cheddar soup is pretty good and they have a good veggie (black bean) burger. The rest of the menu seems like it's all deep fried or dressed with a ladle of lard.
Burrito King is good—veggie burrito with great salsa.
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oliveoyl (Anonymous) says…
Locals I love:
Sushi-Yokohama on New Hampshire
Burgers-Local Burger or Dempsey's
Mexican-La Familla or Cielito Lindo
Sandwiches/Salads/anything-Freestate or Ingredient
Asian-my moms
Pizza-Rudy's or Papa Kenos
Breakfast-Mirth, Milton's or Wheatfields
American-Pachamamas
Italian-Tellers
Brunch-Tellers
Locals that make me want to throw up in my mouth a little:
Buffalo Bobs
I would've said Mass Street Deli if it was still around
Maybe Mad Greek's Italian food.
Ten (overpriced for what it is and not that great to begin with)
Jefferson's
Locals I miss:
Mojo's- their Mary Cuke and Herb Sandwich AND wings!!! Drool.
Paradise Cafe- Breakfast enchiladas and a bloody mary. Sigh.
Cheese Shoppe- hot sammies and mac-n-cheese.