The Wheel Barrel

Great little find! North of downtown in the Arts District it looks like. Specializing in grilled cheeses... they have a couple options from the kitchen or you can build your own. Bread was perfectly grilled and cheeses were hot and melty. Seemed like house made chips and the tomato bisque was absolutely delicious! Would love to come back next time we're out this way, thank you for the great lunch!!

Stopped in for dinner and cocktails. Unique little spot. Had the special half sandwich and soup. It was excellent. Also ordered an off menu cocktail the bartender recommended (X-43). This was a perfect choice for a spring cocktail. Bourbon based but citrus forward. Ummm. Update.... Quickly becoming my favorite place for craft cocktails

Great sandwiches! And beer options are stellar! Our server was very fun and interactive! And those house made chips were crunchy, kettle fried. Soooo good!

Never met this sandwich but I ate it like I missed it. My fiance has lived in Topeka his whole life and him nor his kids have been here. I've been coming to Topeka 3 yrs and all I can think of is how many meals at the Wheelbarrow I could have eaten. EVERYTHING was delicious. The pretzels are huge and crispy and the best I've ever had. Our sandwiches are glorious. The chips are incredible. The queso is incredible. The house salad is huge and fresh. Ugggggh. I will be back. And that's not a threat, it's a promise.

My besties and I decided to eat here while enjoying First Friday in NOTO. They had Monte Cristos with pasta salad + Italian cream sodas, and I had the grilled cheese with fruit! We shared house made kettle chips with white queso and fresh tomatoes and green pepper (so peculiar but delicious!). It was easily one of the most quirky decorated places that I've been at in Topeka! My only qualm is I'd like to see more side options and things beyond sandwiches.... what other things I'm unsure of lol Also...... I AM ENAMORED WITH THE BEAUTY OF THEIR ART!!

Great sandwiches, salad, beer, and bourbon! I was impressed with the many single barrel bourbon selections and reasonable prices for a pour. The grilled cheeses are imaginative and tend to have a sweet and savory flavor profile. The blu cow knocked my socks off. The kettle chips and dips were great. The salad was large, flavorful, fresh, and a good balance to the rest of the meal. The service was kind, focused, and team work oriented. We had 3 different waitresses check on us, refill our drinks, and take our check. We sat outside just before sunset and it was hot! We needed a little more shade from the west.

The Wheel Barrel was a fantastic spot for a casual meal! We started with some delicious appetizers and followed up with a juicy, perfectly cooked burger that hit the spot. The atmosphere was relaxed and cozy, with friendly staff who made us feel welcome. The portion sizes were generous, and everything was fresh and flavorful. The only downside was that the wait time for food was a bit long, but it was worth it in the end.

The Monte Cristo might be the best sandwich in Topeka. Excellent service. An absolutely mind-bending number of potato chips.

On a road trip, we settled in Topeka for the night. A quick 5 minutes from the hotel, The Wheel Barrel was highly recommended. It was the Bleu Cow for the Mrs. and the BLT GC for me. We chose to start with the chips and queso...which was good, but they're the same chips as what is served with the Grill Cheeses...so the flavor of the chips was over done by the end. Suggestion of different chip options maybe Good food, good service...highly recommend

Surprising. Went with friends and did not know it was a grilled cheese place. The menu isn't big, but good variety. I am typically not looking for fancy and since they call themselves gourmet grilled cheese the sandwiches had toppings I wouldn't normally choose. I ended up with the Hangover sandwich and it was fantastic. It came with house made chips that were the perfect pairing. I would go again to get this sandwich. My teenage son went with the Monte Cristo which he enjoyed as well. We sat outside in the back patio which was a nicer atmosphere than the cramped inside. Would great for a summer evening.

Food was very good and the kettle chips had a good floor. Staff was busy with everything going on in NOTO but kept up with the ground and did wonderful. Love the way it's set up and love the Pennie's in the bar top.

Too hot to sit outside, so we sat inside. Didn't see what it looked like in the back. Inside is a tight place but not feeling squeezed. Decent sandwich; not sure the photo chips are made in-house or just seasoned in-house. For us, it's more of a brunch/lunch/sandwich place. But of course if you are sandwich pal for any meal of the day, you can definitely get what you want here.

Had lunch here and the service was terrific and selections of sandwiches was great. My sandwich was made to order and came exactly as I asked.

Wish we had gotten the pretzel ahead of the sandwiches. The waitress did try. I wasn't a fan of the "beer cheese"--reminded me too much of velveeta and wasn't very warm. My Olga sandwich was just ok. It was missing the sauerkraut so they added it. They heated it all up which was good to be hot, but it made the 2 slices of pastrami chewy. I just expected much more for the price tag. Two thin slices of meat made me sad. The highlight of the meal was the salad. The feta was delicious. The pieces of lettuce were difficult to eat, but I shoved them in my pie hole. It's not a "first date" kind of salad. The dressing was good and wished I'd had more of it given the size of the salad. The monte Cristo sandwich looked good and my husband was satisfied. It comes with grape jelly. I saw a menu somewhere that listed blackberry jam--it's not, it's grape. The chips were tasty--I'd recommend the homemade chips. The seasoning on the chips was wonderful. They were out of red wine which disappointed my husband. We spent almost $60 for two thin sandwiches (one upgraded for a side salad) and a pretzel. I just can't.

Great food, especially their signature sandwiches. Friendly staff! Very Chicago! Love the outdoor area.

Unfortunate. It's unfortunate when you are choosy with where you spend your money, and purposely choose local places, yet, only to be turned away. I was excited to try the seasonal menu but was quickly detoured by the bartender Bo. Forcing guests to sit outside when there is seating inside is bad service. Honestly didn't feel like ordering food after the cold greeting. An all around unfortunate experience.

The Wheel Barrel was such a great experience. I had a day trip to Topeka, and two locals had said to go to the Wheel Barrel and get the Monte Cristo. We went and fell in love. My dad said the Monte Cristo was the best sandwich he ever had. I had the Baja Turkey (pictured), and it was amazing. I also really liked their blood orange cider. The restaurant is small, but it has a very cozy feeling. The service was great, and we are looking forward to coming back soon.

This is probably the best grilled cheese I've had in my life. Flavorful, perfectly grilled, not smushed. Our table tried five different versions of grilled cheese, and we were all happy. Seating inside is limited, so we were on the patio with heat lamps. It worked but if it's colder, you might want to be sure you have a coat

This is a great spot for both picky and adventurous eaters as they have fun creative options and basic grilled cheese sandwiches. They also have a seasonal menu that changes. I ate in the outdoor patio area and had no wait time on a Friday for lunch. Service was great and it wasn't overly loud even inside the restaurant.

We should all thank the Wheel Barrel for adding to the growth of interest in North Topeka. The place continue to grow with patron support. NOTO has really put a smile on those that go there. I have yet to find poor service, less than great food always leaving thinking about the next time. Try it if you have not yet ventured there.

The food here was fantastic! We ordered 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and 2 drinks and loved it all. The service was friendly and fast and the ambience was great too. The pretzel was phenomenal and the hummus was soooo good! The monte cristo and the easy caprese were the sandwiches we got and enjoyed. Definitely check out this restaurant if you're in the area and walk around the street too!

In addition to popping up in my research of Topeka, The Wheel Barrel was also recommended by a local shop owner. We walked in and chose a seat at the far end of the first dining area. A table with a booth on the side against the wall, and chairs on the other side. We started with an appetizer of the House seasoned kettle chips and craft beer queso. It was goooood. The chips were SO good, we actually took the ones we didn't finish with us to go. Next, we ordered our sammiches. My wife chose the Award Winning Monte Cristo, and I went with The Kansan. My wife loved her sammich. But mine... well, mine left me momentarily speechless. The cheese pull was insane! Every single ingredient combined for an incredible flavor explosion in my mouth. Without a doubt one of the best sammiches I've ever had. Our waitress was very friendly and the service was fast. We were visiting from California, but would absolutely return to The Wheel Barrel the next time we visited Topeka.

This place is GRILLED CHEESE HEAVEN! The kind waitress recommended some killer options. I got the Mafia and my husband got the Hangover. Both DELICIOUS!!! The ambiance was lovely and it was very comfortable. We will be back.

Have been here a couple of times and love the atmosphere, the food and the drink menu. Service is good and the food is very reasonably priced. Get the pretzel appetizer!

Great place to get a fantastic sandwich and a beer. Since the WB opened, I stuck with the Hangover and it is still a go to, but in the past two years or so, I have given the Mafia a try and let me say, it's a contender. Normally now, I alternate between the two and I'm never disappointed. The WB is a staple to NOTO and to Topeka as a whole.

My family and I went last Saturday. My meal was great and they worked out a deal on a sandwich for my daughter since she doesn't like cheese. My husband ordered the adult peanut butter and jelly...it was unbelievable and not in a good way. There was literally barely any peanut butter or jelly on it. It was basically toasted bread. It was very disappointing. The service was great and the environment is always great. I just wish they didn't skimp on the ingredients when making their sandwiches. Especially for the price you pay.

One of the few restaurants in the area that makes a Minte Cristo sandwich, and theirs is great. Nice and relaxed atmosphere, although they are usually packed, but worth the wait.

Good drinks and food, small amount of seating if you cannot sit outside. Please bring back the jalapeno mojito!!

Excellent food that is never boring!! Tomato bisque is awesome, kettle chips are yummy!! I recommend the PB&J if you can't decide what to get!! Never had a bad experience with the food or staff. Lovely people and a great NOTO must do!!

This place is awesome. I was home to Topeka and I absolutely loved the menu and the food is great, as well as the atmosphere... I wish we had one in Orlando!!

My date and I decided to meet up at the Wheel Barrel for dinner. It was about 6:30 when I arrived, it was pretty busy in the restaurant which really is not that big inside. I saw a couple chairs available at the bar top so I grabbed 2. The bartender was friendly and grabbed me 2 waters while I waited. There was a big party so they had about half of the tables. A couple tables opened up so my date went and asked if we could get one, at first they said No that they were going to the big party. A few minutes later another server came up to us and said we could get a table. It took a little bit for a server to come greet us and take our order. She was friendly though when she came by. We decided on Chips and beer Queso and a couple drinks. I had the Asian Pear and my date had a beer. The chips & Queso arrived and it was good. We decided on our meals, Matt ordered The Special No town Philly and I ordered the Caprese sandwhich-we both ordered pasta since we had a plate full of chips w/the Queso. Our meals were delicious, we both enjoyed our sandwiches. The Wheel Barrel is a small a quaint restaurant, with that being said you are sitting on top of each other so it's kind of hard to have a conversation. They do have a patio that would have been nice to be out on, however they are remodeling it. We were told that they do not take reservations, so get there early if you're going for dinner. The vibe of the restaurant and NOTO area is fun!

It was good Food good service and good location to eat. I recommend The location. Easy access to The location and friendly People in The area.

Great ambiance and excellent service with helpful bartenders to guide your selection of their great draft beers!

Wonderful place to eat. Their Monte Cristo is so good! Everyone is very kind and love the atmosphere in the back. Will definitely go whenever in town.

The food is awesome and the workers are friendly! I have never ordered something that I didn't like from the Wheel Barrel!

Fantastic place! Friendly atmosphere and staff. There is inside and outside dining. The service was fast! The food was scrumptious with generous portions. We had the Olga and Hangover sandwiches. Sooo good! Highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed.

I was visiting and the Daughter wanted to bring me here, I had the special Sandwich with Jalapenos,, Pepperjack and ...well i thought it would be spicy it was a little bland but the rest of the family thought it was great, so 4 stars. They Did have some great options, and the Fries were good. The waitress who had her Significant other and Daughter come visit could probably be happier some place else, just as friendly as sandpaper. Maybe an Off Day.

Food incredibly good, service great. Love the atmosphere. Very busy place, but well worth the wait. Can't wait for warmer weather to sit outback.

The bread was delicious and the atmosphere in the outdoor seating area was fun and inviting. The service was fast and friendly. The only reason we didn't give it 5 stars is because I would like to see more options for sides and the grape jam that comes with the Monte Cristo is almost tasteless.. We will definitely be back to try some of their other sandwich options!

I absolutely love Elizabeth the bartender and the food was delicious! I had the tomato bisque soup and it was absolutely delicious! I am very picky about my soups, especially tomato, I cannot stand when they are runny! This one was absolutely perfect! Also Elizabeth was very friendly and knowledgeable about the community as well. I plan on becoming a regular and bringing my son here as well.

My friends took me here for comfort food and I live in Olathe I tried their big kanhonaa and I want the recipe best grilled cheese sandwich I have ever had

Small place but service was quick food came out quick and The Kansan is awesome. The decor is artistic with the penny cover bar.

My last meal there was less impresive. The grilled sandwiches are cooked in too much margarine. I have to remind them everytime not to over butter my sandwich. The chicken tortilla soup wasn't as good as their tomato bisque. I would say overall the food is very good.

Delicious we truly enjoyed eating here. Definitely recommended I'll be back when traveling in the area.

3.5 stars. First, the good. The appetizer, sandwiches, and drinks were really great. Now, the bad, the wait to get seated on a Wednesday evening was probably 25-30m. Also, they don't have an open bar or lounge area so you can't have a drink and wait for your table. They are going to be screwed this winter as there outdoor seating will be gone and wait times will balloon even more. All that being said, we would return but, I wouldn't make a special trip to come here.

We weren't really starving or anything when we stopped by here, but we were headed to an event and knew we'd probably better have a snack or something beforehand. I hadn't really studied the menu before we got there to realize it's a pretty small menu. The place was not very full, but the people who were there (bar staff included) were pretty loud. No big deal, but it's definitely louder than I would expect around 3 pm on a week day. We decided to get half sandwiches with some of the sides such as tomato soup and pasta salad. I can't remember the name of the sandwich, but we both got the one that had falafel on the sandwich. The food sat in the window a long time before it was brought over to us-- Just sat while our server kind of wandered and/or stood around. Anyway, eventually it was brought over to us. The sandwich was not necessarily my taste, but not in way that there was anything wrong with it. I ordered something different on purpose. It was edible. I didn't love it, but not their fault. The toasted bread on the sandwich was really great. I laughed at the idea of just ordering plain grilled cheese sandwich, but I think that might have been the way to go. The chips were called house seasoned kettle chips, which I think means "we bought some chips and sprinkled some stuff on them" but they were not bad. I didn't hate the pasta salad, but it was very under-dressed and bland. The tomato soup seemed like it was just canned grocery store soup. We waited quite a bit to get our ticket paid and right as we were leaving they finally came to check on us and offer refills. I think the fact we weren't buying beer or cocktails, probably dropped us farther down the priority list. Interesting area that I'd like to visit again; this particular restaurant, I would probably not rush back to.

Cocktails- A+++ The bartenders always have something delicious they are working on, and the seasonal drink menu never disappoints. Food- A+++ the grilled cheeses are top notch, inventive and always delicious rifts on classic pairings. You can also order any sandwich as a salad! Great atmosphere! Can't wait to sit out on the new covered patio far into the fall!

My favorite restaurant in Topeka. The beer selection is top notch and the sandwiches pair perfectly! Also- don't miss out on the amazing pretzels!!!!!

One of my favorite spots in Topeka. They specialize in Grilled Cheese sandwiches - which are really good. They also have an impressive selection of craft beers (rotating taps) and Scotch and Bourbons. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Amazing food, great service, and a cute rustic dive bar like environment, new outdoor seating for warmer weather is great

Great food and great staff. Always one of my go to places to grab a meal! 5 star all around.

My family & I were traveling through from Denver and we decided stopped here because they were open late and the menu seemed right up our alley. The restaurant was very cute and the staff were friendly. Definitely worth stopping in again next time we are in the area.

Jalapeño popper grilled cheese was awesome. Drinks are great. People are friendly. 10/5stars would recommend! Has some good music playing too!

Monti Carlo sandwich. In place of white bread , I get multi grain, no sugar on top. Just wish they had coffee to go with it

Yummy grilled cheese sammies and very nice ambience. And I always appreciate a solid beer selection so my boyfriend and I each got a flight. The restaurant is small, so you'll likely have to wait just a bit for a seat during meal times. But they have a large patio with heaters to help accommodate as many diners as possible. If your even in NOTO (North Topeka Arts District) check this place out. And hey - I checked out the restroom. There are two gender neutral single stall restrooms and they were very clean and comfortable. Their paper towels are so thick and soft! This attention to detail makes me think that the managers/owners have really put a lot of effort into making this place a wonderful dining and drink experience. I don't live in Topeka but I'll be back! Also note, they have vegan options in case you have a lactose sensitivity.

Love this place. Delicious food, chill ambiance, amazing selection of craft beers. Service is always on point. Would happily give it 5 stars except for the dang paper plates and cheap plastic ware. What's up with that?! Everything else about the place is great except for that.

The kansan sandwich was SO yummy! The 3 of us that went all got different sandwiches, and all of them were delicious!! Service was very quick and there were no problems! Ambiance was very calming and nice. Seems like a great hangout spot too! Will be back soon!