FOOD & DRINK BEST CAT ERI N G CO M PAN Y
ABOUD’S-ENGROFF CATERING abouds.com
Aboud's-Engroff’s homemade hors d'oeuvres, hand-cut Kansas beef entrees and delicate desserts have been the hit at special events for more than 30 years. You know a caterer is good when it can handle a group of 15 to 5,000 and is the exclusive caterer for the Topeka Civic Theatre and Heartland Motorsports Park.
turkey and catfish burgers, hot dogs, salads and fries are waiting in the wings. Additional pluses are outdoor patio seating and the Pong Bar, with its ping pong, pool and foosball tables, pinball machines and digital bar gaming. First runner-up: The Pad Second runner-up: Bobo’s Drive In
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First runner-up: Topeka Hy-Vee Second runner-up: Simply Sarah’s Catering BEST CO FFEE S H O P
CLASSIC BEAN classicbean.com
The European-style coffee and espresso drinks and composer-named sandwiches are the foundation on which The Bean
has added apps, wraps, salads, pastas, desserts and specialty drinks like its signature Hot Rum Chai and the Razztini, a raspberry and vodka martini. Other pluses: performances by poets and musicians and local art on the walls. First runner-up: PT’s Coffee at College Hill Second runner-up: Blackbird Espresso Bar & Bistro B EST D E L I/ SAN DW IC H S H O P B EST OUT D O O R D IN IN G B EST PL AC E F O R LUN C H B EST N OTO R ESTAU RAN T/ R E TAIL
THE WHEEL BARREL thewheelbarrel.com
The Wheel Barrel specializes in gourmet grilled cheese delights, housemade soups and craft beers. Take advantage of the build-your-own Bloody Mary bar during the Sunday brunch. A special Moonlight Menu offers a
sandwich, hummus platter and meat-fruit-cheese platter from 10 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. BEST DELI/SANDWICH SHOP First runner-up: Schlotzsky’s Second runner-up: Jason’s Deli BEST OUTDOOR DINING First runner-up: Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant Second runner-up: Blue Moose Bar & Grill BEST PLACE FOR LUNCH First runner-up: Longhouse Buffet at Prairie Band Casino & Resort Second runner-up: Harold’s Prize Package BEST NOTO RESTAURANT/RETAIL First runner-up: Norsemen Brewing Co. Second runner-up: Bradley’s Corner Cafe