Highest-rated restaurants in Topeka by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Topeka, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Pad Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1730 Northwest Topeka Blvd. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Glazed Goose Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5630 Sw 29th St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Sports Bars, American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Tuptim Thai

- Rating: 4.1/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 Southwest 29th St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Chez Yasu

- Rating: 4.2/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2701 Southwest 17th St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Taco El Sol

- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2124 Southeast 6th Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Wok & Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 Southwest 29th St. Ste U Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Doughboyz Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1312 North Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Pizza, Karaoke
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Pizagel's Pizza & Bakery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2830 Southwest Fairlawn Road Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Bakeries, Pizza, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Globe Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 Southeast 10th Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Thai Table

- Rating: 4.2/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2222 Southwest Washburn Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Cook's American Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1936 Southwest Gage Blvd. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. World Cup Espresso Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1501 Southwest 21st St. Ste 110 Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. The Shack Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2842 Southeast 29th St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Juli's Coffee and Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 911 South Kansas Ave. Downtown Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Paradise Donuts

- Rating: 4.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1620 Southwest 6th Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Harold's Prize Package Store

- Rating: 4.3/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1420 Southeast 6th Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Burgers, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. El Centenario

- Rating: 4.3/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1306 South Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. The White Linen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 112 Southwest 6th Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: French, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. El Taquito Express

- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5141 Southwest 29th St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Tacos El Mexicano

- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2002 Southeast California Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Brew Bank

- Rating: 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 822 South Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Brewpubs, New American, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Crispy & Co

- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2855 Southwest Wanamaker Road Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. The Steam Engine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5660 Southwest 29th St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Chuckburger

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2318 Southeast 6th Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Monsoon Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2040 Southwest Wanamaker Road Ste 104 Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. The Wheel Barrel

- Rating: 4.5/5 (304 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 925 North Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Bars, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Salut Wine and Cocktail Lounge

- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 3119 Southwest Huntoon St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Indian Bistro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2919 Southwest Wanamaker Road Ste A Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Milk and Honey

- Rating: 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 2200 Southeast 29th St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Jong's Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 Southwest 12th St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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