Shell

The cleanest showers we've been to all across the country ty,  but on the food side, country pride breakfast was good, but for dinner I had the fish and it was no flavor at all, the first batch came out raw the second batch came back not seasoned at all next time I'll stick to the steak

Country Pride is here. Excellent steak, excellent fish, excellent and very Country Cute waitresses! 😍

Employees and patrons failed to wear masks as mandated by state and corporate signage at entrance.

Some shopping with fast food options available..

Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza

Manager running the store just lost a customer and I will tell everyone and anyone not to visit this store do to her overpricing.
Walked in and attempted to order a 2 topping medium pizza for $6.99. The order was repeated back as a Hawaiian(Canadian Bacon & Pineapple).
And then was told $15 for the pizza.
I stated I wanted the 2 topping special that is offered in store.
She stated that was not available that way and can’t be done!

Nothing but a money hungry manager running that store!

DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE!!!!
Sad to say this is the only remaining location left in the town!
Go to another pizza establishment in this town and hope that another franchise owner will come in and bring a reputation back for a store in Lawrence!

Bought a pizza, followed the directions, was stuck to the pan and I had to order Chinese. Store wouldn't give me my $20 back and neither would the corporate person on the website chat. Not a deal, not convenient, lesson learned.

Very frustrated at I write this.  I have celiac disease and so have to be very careful with gluten.  I have eaten from multiple other Papa Murphy's and they've been great.  I order my gluten free crust and tell them it's for gluten allergy (more widely recognized and so easier than explaining celiac as the food is handled the same).  That is all I normally have to do.  Staff then changes gloves, gets my crust and pulls my ingredients from fresh tubs that haven't been touched yet.  This store did not do any of this.  Initially they changed gloves, but they were pulling from the regular ingredients.  On top of that they would do a little on my pizza, then go work with regular pizzas and then come back to mine with the same gloves on.  Finally I asked them to simply refund my money as I could not safely eat the food.  They refused and began lecturing me on how none of their ingredients are gluten free.  Ultimately I left.  I tried to call their customer service but it was closed.  I had to call my bank to have them block the charge.

I'm ok with not being able to do gluten free.   If you don't wanna do it fine.  At least give me my money back though.  Don't lecture me and only offer me a card for a free pizza your telling me you can't make in a way that I can eat.

I don't remember the name of the person who made my pizza, but he is super friendly, he makes the most perfect pizza. I always ask for half of a Papa Murphy's special and chicken bacon artichoke. This was on November 1st at 1:00 in the afternoon.

The 2 women were working to get several orders ready while also visiting with me and my husband. Then another man came in and they included him! We were there June 27th at 3:30. Both women finished the orders from the multi order pizzas to out 2 pizzas. Thank you to both women, we will back soon. Chicken Garlic Pizza! Yum!

The Big Biscuit

The Big Biscuit is a good place for large groups, they can accommodate pretty well. The service is fast and friendly.
Everything I've had there has been good.

Update: I recently went again and the service was amazing and made up for the pancakes. The food was also really fresh.
The food was good the service was fast and their pancakes are hugeeeee but they were a little doughy but still cool. The biscuits are delicious as well.

Food arrived - bacon cold in congealed grease. Rest of food was adequate. Wait staff was fine. Voiced complaint on the bacon - was berated by management. Argued about the bacon. (I had offered to pay for it anyway and feed it to the dogs) it became a rude exchange regarding my opinion and intelligence of customer service and food service. Never been so shocked and embarrassed over cold bacon. Which I paid for and will feed to the dogs (if they can eat it).
Called regional office - amends were offered. Handled with concern.
Did not get my $Money’s Worth$ - still flabbergasted by this whole situation 👎🏼😲🥹😩🤯👎🏼
Regional office promised immediate replacement with a gift card … GIFT CARD never received…poor mgmt is consistent through out the chain. Just an FYI!

Extremely good place to eat, great atmosphere.

Another great breakfast spot. The service here is absolutely amazing. I had the yardbird which was an excellent choice. Their coffee is great as well just wish they'd serve it in larger carafes than they do. The food came out pretty quickly after we ordered. I will be going back again to try some of their other menu items in the near future. I went back again a few days ago and had the 3 car pileup, that was an adventure. Definitely worth the price.

Mediterranean Market & Cafe

Food was fantastic! Got the chicken gyro and was NOT disappointed! The pita was so soft and moist! The grocery selection is ridiculously diverse. The hummus was fresh and flavorful. I wish I lived closer to this store cause I’d eat there everyday.

First time to eat here and wow I’m shocked it’s taken me this long to try it.   Best lunch I’ve had in a while.  Gyro and spinach pie are incredibly good.

This place is DELICIOUS!!! The food was fresh and was a nice big portion. The pistachio baklava was some of the best I’ve had. I even bought some dressing to take home - that good! This is definitely our new spot! The owner was so kind and nice. Support this local business!

We loved eating here! My falafel sandwich with baba ganoush and tahini sauces inside was to die for. So satisfying. We came to eat at 11 AM on a Friday and there was only one other customer, so the wait time wasn't long. The man behind the counter was very friendly and patient as we decided what to order. You can also buy a wide variety of grocery items from the Mediterranean area, as well as fresh baklava, hummus, and bulk olives!

The whole experience was a bust. The food was over cooked and the smallest portions you can imagine. When I asked for my money back, they refused. They let me walk out the door, knowing they have my money and that I didn’t touch anything I ordered. I have never been treated so disrespectfully at an dining establishment. I would never recommend an experience like this. DO NOT EAT HERE. I will be telling all my friends, and then some.

23rd Street Brewery

Sunday errand day! And so while traveling south on kasold we decided to try 23rd street brewery for the 1st time. Bellied up to the bar and whoa! Lots of craft beer choices! I had Wave the wheat and hubby had watermelon ale. Both were delicious and icy cold. Note: the bartender graciously gave us samples (!). We both ordered the classic Flatbread which comes out as a pie shape and NOT a rectangle! Just the right amount of toppings that meld together in harmony! The ambience is lovely as you can talk to each other without yelling to be heard. The women's bathroom is large and very clean. All in all, definitely a 5 star place and as hubby said, "we've found a place that rivals Mr. Brews ". Yes we have and we will absolutely be back. We also bought 2 cans to take home and on Mondays they're 2 for 10.00. WOOT!

AND...we're back! Stopped by after a Menards trip. We both had salads. I had NO IDEA the salad I ordered (avocado greens) was going to be able to fee my entire family! Jeeminy! Look at the size of this salad? And the toppings were also huge portions! I bet they used 2 avocados! Just delicious and fresh! Hubby had a side salad and fries (the usual). I had a polly olly beer which was crisp, light and a little happy. Hubby had a bitter professor which he proclaimed delicious! Our new watering hole! We're the ones that sit at the bar. Very clean restaurant and bartenders wipe down surfaces with Microban which is huge thumbs up!

We stopped by today and WOW! the place has been transformed into a snow globe. It's absolutely beautiful! We sat at the bar and our favorite bartender, Kelly,  was on staff! YAY! The menu has changed but still offers mouthwatering delights! I ordered the Angus burger (medium rare) with fries. Hubby had thr chicken tenders with fries. So, even though the menu has changed, the portions have not. First, my burger was perfection! So many places shy away from a medium rare anything. Not here. Just cooked brilliantly.  The burger is huge-like the size of a saucer and thr amount of fries is wickedly huge. No different for hubby's plate too. We have food for the next 2 days-no lie. I enjoyed a "wave the wheat" beer and hubby had a beer to whose name I disremember. It was delicious. Both were served frosty cold. I love the fact we have CLOTH napkins at the bar. So elegant! Kelly was attentive, efficient and friendly. If you have an opportunity to visit this place during the holidays, you should! The atmosphere is an incredible experience with the multitude of lights and decorations.  Don't miss it!

Hubby and I met bff and her hubby here to experience the snow globe as they had never been. We were seated in a booth and quite frankly, the booth seat was in very sad shape. The tear was at least1 foot long and 6 inches wide. I'm unsure why it couldn't be repaired? Really tacky. Our server was lovely and as there was a party going on, drinks and food were slow. Drinks arrived 20 minutes after ordering and food 30 minutes later. So let's chat about the food. I'm guessing the chef has been replaced because this time the food was pretty bad. I ordered fish and chips (see photo). Bff took one look and said, "it looks like it was pulled out of the Kaw, cut the head off, and fried!" She's wasn't wrong. It just looked gross and it was way overfried and very, very bland. Hubby's chicken salad, same thing: overfried and tough. Bff ate 1/4 of her meal grimacing the whole time. Her hubby's burger was overcooked and looked like a piece of leather. Again, not sure what's going on but somethings changed and it ain't pretty OR tasty. I'm bringing my kids here to see the snow globe BUT we'll have a beer and move on to another food venue. I hope this restaurant returns to its former glory. Fingers crossed!

I have been here quite a few times in the past few years and of generally always been pleasantly surprised with the service, prices, and variety as well as quantity in what is offered here.

I have not been here in maybe 6 months or so and they've drastically decreased the size of their menu buy drastically INCREASED their prices. I know inflation and post-pandemic adjustments had to be made in restaurants of all types. But these prices seemed a little steep in comparison to other establishments in their tier. They wanted $25 for fish and chips, $31 for some pasta with salmon...and the average price for a burger was around $18. We left and went to Johnny's West... they have double the size of the menu, their prices are about $10 less than some of the same things offered at 23rd Street. And I've eaten at both places, multiple times... and unless 23rd Street had a 5-star Michelin chef hiding back in the kitchen, then....

They also took all the flatbreads off the menu and those were delicious.

On the flip side, their beers are always amazing and ever-changing. So at least keep doing a good job with that.

Will be back for drinks, but probably won't be back for food. Which is sad... you guys used to be really good. ☹️

We were here with a large group celebrating a family event. Excited, noisy crowd, and the staff was outstanding. Managed to get us to order even though we were all distracted.  They were on top of everything, really great job all around. I had a burger, excellent. The group had anything from salad to wings, and everyone had positive reports. The beer is OUTSTANDING. I stayed with the Irish Red, tried the House IPA, and both were top notch. Really great place. Good food, great beer, but like anywhere the ate staff is what makes the place - and the staff is incredible! Our waitress was Emma, and she was a serious pro with all the craziness happening. Fantastic.

Food was amazing, but what really won me over to the 5 star review was the dessert. The warm butter toffee cake is absolutely phenomenal, and even better than the desserts at Gordon Ramsay's steak house. The service was phenomenal. Lina was one of the best servers I've ever had. I will definitely be returning.

Very friendly staff, great service, really great food with large portions and a super holiday atmosphere. Best Christmas decor I've seen this year so far!!

Argana cafe

Argana opened on W 23rd Street earlier in the year, though I did not have a chance to try it before it burned down. The photos and article I read really made me sad I never had a chance to try it.

Fast forward to this week, I read an article in the LJW which advised Argana had moved into the old 'Wake the Dead' spot on E 7th.

Decided to place a take out order and chose the argana meat combo entree which came with soup and a salad. I love baba ghanoush and ordered a side which came with warm pita bread. The food was ready in fifteen minutes and the owner, Yasine, greeted me by name upon arrival. They've got a really nice space, which includes some smaller rooms offering more privacy. Yasine also offered me a chance to try the Moroccan spiced meatballs. They were very nicely seasoned and I look forward to ordering them as an entree next time.

Once I got home, I likely ate way more food than I should have, but everything was delicious. The salad was fresh, soup was nicely seasoned and the meats tender.

I look forward to my next visit to Argana and hope they succeed in this difficult business climate!

Love visiting Argana Cafe! The food is flavorful and not too heavy. The falafel is the best I’ve ever had, the order comes with more…we had already sampled some before I took the picture.

I’m obsessed with this food! The complimentary tea while we were waiting for our order was wonderful. The chicken shawarma entree was HUGE and amazing (chicken was slightly dry but flavorful and the sauce it came with was delicious). The hummus is great. The meat trio entree was fantastic. And don’t even get me started on the Baklava. It was delicious and extremely unique! Can’t wait to come back and try more!

This place is fantastic!!! The food is amazing and the atmosphere is beautiful. It’s bright and breezy while still being romantic and well-decorated. I had the chicken shawarma wrap with the side salad and both were excellent. Just the right amount of spicy! I would give it six stars if I could. Plus it’s right across from the Raven, so you can grab a book to read over lunch.

We had the lamb shank and beef kofta sandwich. Both of them were really good. The service could have been better. We had to do everything ourselves from ordering the food at the counter to getting the silverware, to-go boxes etc. They only brought the food to our table but we had to tip them like regular. I read other reviews where people were offered tea while waiting, nothing like that was offered to us. Overall we will go back for the food but not for the service.

Domino's Pizza

excellent service, delivery drivers always on top of their game. food taste delicious and that's a lot coming from me!!!!!!

The chicken parmesan was simple and Frankly 1 of 2 best sandwiches I've eaten.
Can't beat a Monte Cristo 😂

Placed an order online 2 hours in advance, arrived to the store at my pick up time and they hadn’t even started my order. I waited for 15 minutes and they still hadn’t started my order- ended up cancelling as I didn’t have 1 hour to wait for a pizza.

Manager extremely rude said this pizza is not burnt. Bottom is black by the way. Awhile later our new pizza arrived but had to argue with him. If I could rate with a negative 5 stars I would.

The most recent pie was undercooked but normally great pizza.

The Mad Greek

I came here once 10 years ago and had a craving to come back to try their other food options. The service was amazing, the atmosphere is still breathtaking, and the food was as delicious as I remembered it! If you crave Greek or Italian food, The Mad Greek is definitely the go-to!

Front door guy forgot I showed up.. had to wait almost 10 minutes before it seemed he remembered again.. wasn't too busy really seemed like a casual night. Food was good. Would have been a lot better more hot and fresh.
They could use a bit more tidying up on the take out orders.

May want to skip the pick up and just go inside really. Also noticed the plates aren't as hooked up as they used to be..
Food overall is very tasty but I think they could provide a tad bit more for the price as well as tighten up the way they setup the online ordering..
6.8/10

If you're looking for a popular dining destination on Massachusetts street, the Mad Greek restaurant is a great option. You can park on the street that runs parallel, which is convenient.
The interior has an old-fashioned style with some tasteless accessories, but it has a certain charm that adds to the dining experience. The service is fast and pleasant, which is always appreciated.
The menu features basic Greek and Italian dishes, and while the taste is average for this type of restaurant, the food is still enjoyable. The drinks are a little light on alcohol, but they're still refreshing and pair well with the food.
The prices are average for this type of restaurant, which is reasonable considering the location and quality of the food. The portion sizes are also average, so you won't leave feeling overly stuffed or hungry.
Overall, the Mad Greek restaurant is a solid choice for a casual dining experience. While the taste is not exceptional, the service, atmosphere, and prices make it a worthwhile visit.

We've been on the road for 5 days and have chosen a different ethnicity to eat each night. Tonight we chose Greek. We sat outside and didn't notice the inside of the restaurant so, I can't comment on it.

Our waiter was friendly, and knowledgeable. We chose to share the Grecian mixed grill. I swapped out the rice pilaf for Briam, and he ordered a side of Greek french fries.

The food came out well plated and the waiter made sure to let me know the fries were breaded and not celiac safe. Peter said his pork was good, a very tasty souvlaki. The fries were ok. I ate the grilled chicken. It was well cooked, but had a hint of rotten to it. The greek green beans tasted like canned green beans, but they were edible. The Briam was a mix of undercooked carrots and over cooked squash. But, again, edible. I'd probably order the Briam again.

The place offers Italian food as well, and if we were to come back, I would give it a try next time.

Overall, a nice dinner. The temperature outside was nice, our waiter the right amount of attentive, and the food decent.

lunch for 2. ordered the hummus appetizer, gyro plate, and italian plate with meatballs. total price was around $36 with cash. i would only take away half a star if i could. the portions were a bit on the small side and the spaghetti was just ok. the place doesn't look like inviting from the outside but is very nice on the inside.

Pokéloha

Been coming here for 4 yrs. Hands down one of my favorite places in Lawrence.
I've taken a couple friends here throughout the years & you either like it, or you don't. I never get in-between opinions. The only thing cooked is the rice everything else is raw & fresh. Not many varieties of drinks but that's ok because the food is good. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something healthy with protein.

If you haven't been here go try it out... Who knows, you might get addicted to it like me 😂.

Good quality poke! It’s located in a good spot to just grab and go.

Extremely good food. Pricey but worth it, especially compared to cost of making at home. Great range of additions. Good for sushi bowl and salad bowl people

Really good food, fresh fish and great service. I will come back.

I built my own pokebowl w/tuna & spicy salmon and ordered the crab rangoon dip. The poke was really good, and I felt like the price was fairly reasonable for how much I got. I would recommend skipping the crab rangoon dip though; it's very sweet.

The Pizza Parlor

Best pizza in the area, friendly staff, great prices, great lil salad bar and PIE GALORE! All of that in a cute little parlor style, tucked away in a small Kansas town. I recommend this place to all visiting family and friends for they have the best pizza in the area! Three years later....I'm now adding photos. If you happen to be driving by...make it a point to stop you Coca Cola collectors, they have a nice pub style setup indoors and now a patio for outdoor dining.

Me and my girlfriend went to eat for a late dinner. The salad bar was fresh and fully stocked. I had the chicken alfrado and my girlfriend had chicken parmasan. My chicken alfrado was pretty flavorless, and that's why I gave the lower rating. The chicken parmasan was ok but nothing special about it... we will be back and next time we will try their pizza. Oh, and their cheese filled breadsticks are AMAZING!

The pizza was the best I've had in years. They put plenty of toppings on and the crust is great. The mozzarella sticks and salad bar were also good. I really liked that they the option of a seven inch pizza - just the right size for one person.

It was so nice to sit in a cool place to enjoy a plate of spaghetti and garlic bread. To finish it off we left with a bag of cookies for the ride home.

Lasagna is fantastic, so flavorful, and you can't beat the calzones! Sheer size is amazing and quite tasty! Stop to get one every time I drive through town! Nice atmosphere, and if you love Coke products, you'll love the decor. Can't wait to stop during nice weather tonearm in their outside area!!!

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