Spangles - Topeka

This is a fun spot to check out, with plenty to admire on the walls. The neon lighting adds a great vibe. The staff is friendly and helpful. There’s an extensiv... read more This is a fun spot to check out, with plenty to admire on the walls. The neon lighting adds a great vibe. The staff is friendly and helpful. There’s an extensive variety of food options available. The food was decent and met expectations. However, the floor was sticky, and some parts of the venue could use a little upkeep.

What a delightful experience! This place is filled with charming details that create an authentic '50s diner atmosphere, from the music to the flooring, booths,... read more What a delightful experience! This place is filled with charming details that create an authentic '50s diner atmosphere, from the music to the flooring, booths, and tables. The menu is quite extensive, offering Angus burgers, chicken, onion rings, fries with various seasonings, numerous ice cream-based desserts, salads, and even a few cocktails. The service was friendly, our food arrived promptly, and it was absolutely delicious! The place was also impeccably clean! According to the staff, this is a Kansas-only chain. I'm so glad we decided to try it out!

While traveling through Topeka, I discovered this restaurant through a Google search for nearby dining options. The place has a charming '50s theme, adorned wit... read more While traveling through Topeka, I discovered this restaurant through a Google search for nearby dining options. The place has a charming '50s theme, adorned with photos and memorabilia from that era, including a life-sized Elvis statue as the centerpiece. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. We each ordered a $5.95 special that included a hamburger, fries, a drink, and a Mudslide—a delightful treat featuring vanilla ice cream coated in hard chocolate with various toppings to choose from. Yum!

Great concept overall. I really appreciated that the kids' meal included a large Oreo ice cream sandwich, and the 50's theme with the music added a fun touch. H... read more Great concept overall. I really appreciated that the kids' meal included a large Oreo ice cream sandwich, and the 50's theme with the music added a fun touch. However, the burgers could be much better—the meat patties tasted frozen and rubbery with little flavor. If they used freshly made smashburgers seasoned well with salt, pepper, or other spices, it would be almost perfect. On the plus side, the freshly sugared mini donuts were delicious, and the caramel sauce on the side was, in my opinion, the best dipping sauce. One improvement they definitely need is fixing the air conditioning, as it was uncomfortably hot in the dining area.

Another excellent visit to a wonderful Spangles location! We dined there on Sunday evening, choosing a spot on the west side of the dining area with the large r... read more Another excellent visit to a wonderful Spangles location! We dined there on Sunday evening, choosing a spot on the west side of the dining area with the large round tables, allowing our whole family to sit together. It would be nice if there were blinds that could be lowered. The food is consistently fantastic! The cool retro decor adds a really fun touch.