The Pennant

Are at the flying monkey tavern at the pennant. Have the chips and queso and a double bacon me crazy burger. Was a really good burger fries were crispy. The chips and queso was excellent as well. The whole menu looked great and was hard to choose what to get for my meal.

?????????? A Trip Over the Rainbow at The Pennant If Dorothy herself had wandered down Kansas Avenue, she might?ve clicked her heels and declared, ?There's no place like The Pennant!? To celebrate a milestone?nearly three years at work?I took my wife and five kids to this marvelous place, where the spirit of Oz has settled like golden dust. The Pennant?s Wizard of Oz pop-up, running from March 9 to April 14, has turned their upstairs into the Flying Monkey Tavern, a playful tribute to the Land of Oz. The

We celebrated our granddaughter's graduation Sunday with delicious meals and an excellent server, Kayla! The BBQ Pac Mac was SO GOOD!!

Monte Cristo was fantastic! Customer service was excellent, French fries were crispy hot and fresh! Chip and queso was disappointing. The queso was watery and flavorless.. but over all experience was very nice , clean, bathrooms clean as well.

My experience was good and I will be back. But something bothers me about this and many restaurants. I don't use straws because I think it's wasteful. 5 straws were put down at my table. None of them were used. I asked the waiter if these would be reused since they had not been touched. He said no we throw them away. PLEASE, can you have your staff ask if the table would like straws? All at my table were in agreement that asking should be the norm. There is so much waste in general. This could be

just stopped in Topeka for a drink and some late lunch on my way from Knoxville to Denver, had the blessing of having Kendall as my bartender. she rocks!!!! she's a dang good bartender. love the arcade vibe, I'll be back next time I'm traveling I-70 for sure! it's hot in Topeka.

Luis was our server and he was awesome from beginning to end. We came from TN and had to visit The Pennant for the milkshakes and they exceeded expectations. The curly cheesy fries were perfect with the shakes. The atmosphere is fun. Luis went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. I highly recommend!

My husband and I sat at the bar and had a wonderful experience. The food is always excellent and the service was great! We went during happy hour and the special weren't bad at all. I always order off the hook sandwich!

Visiting Topeka and The Pennant came highly recommended and I know why. I asked the staff recommendations on each section and chose this chicken sandwich which was AMAZING. The fried chicken is not overly breaded and has a great flavor. We went with the regular shakes and they did not disappoint. I'd return in a heartbeat. They also have bowling and old school arcade games. Family friendly and staff handle themselves well even with entitled customers. They were very busy but I still got A+ service! Great

Topeka isn't a large city so if you're used to and/or expecting there to be big city vibes like in a metropolitan area this may not be the place for you. However, The Pennant seemed to be the place to be with an arcade upstairs and bowling, a bar and restaurant on the main level. The price is fairly good for what you get i.e. $5/game to bowl or $25/hour. Both prices included shoes and the ball. The food is decent - obviously it won't be gourmet but it wasn't terrible; comparable to a Buffalo Wild Wings but

I had the pleasure of dining here and it was a great experience. Staff felt like family. There was a bowling alley downstairs with open, seating and great bar space. Upstairs had an arcade area, open seating and a theme partitioned area with TVs. Food was a bit pricey but filling and tasty. I got the super smash burger with Cajun fries and a s?mores shake. 10/10.

Great service and sweet lunch specials, try the sweet potato fries

The service was great, the food wasn't bad :)

This place is amazing. The food was spectacular and so delicious. The service was spot on, friendly and attentive. Atmosphere was fun and a great recreation for my son. My only wish was I hadn't ate as much as I did a great time for friends, family, or even a simple lunch or dinner. A+ great job.

Ordered the smoked meatloaf. It sounded a little odd but intriguing enough to try. It was actually pretty good! We also got what they called a Big Pig Rig as an appetizer. Don't waste your money on this. There were 5 pieces of bacon, not even half as long as my hand. Taste was good, but definitely not worth the money.

stopped by a while I am in town for work. Delicious burger/cheesesteak hybrid plus chili fries - not for the feint of heart but awesome! Good beer selection, and four bowling lanes!!

I went to get the Monte Cristo from the pop-up, Flying Monkeys Cafe, and I was not disappointed! Best one I've ever had.

While there is a lot to like about The Pennant, there are certainly drawbacks, too. The bowling alley really kills the atmosphere and downtown diner vibe. With repeated loud noises, conversation is often made difficult, and relaxation is hardly achievable. It's definitely not the place for a quiet bite to eat. That being said, it is a great place to bring the family and not have to worry about the kids being loud. The arcade upstairs is pretty impressive and offers a good number of classic cabinets. The foo

Went for an early lunch. Both of us enjoyed our meals ??. Drink selection is stupendous. The bartender was very friendly and made a great drink.

When we are in Topeka you can bet we're stopping here. They change the menu yearly we learned, I was sad at first but got it over it quickly because it does not matter what they take off the menu, what they add is amazing! Today we sat at the bar and were served by both Tiffany and Mogli. We could not have asked for a better team as they were on it and incredible. These two are a perfect pair for a busy Saturday afternoon evening with football playing and arcade noise kicking. We both did smash burgers, I h

Absolutely love everything about The Pennant. Even though we are locals, our family enjoys this restaurant and visit often. The food is always cooked perfectly, the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is great. We are very thankful to have a place like this at home where we can enjoy delicious food and the kids can play at the arcades while we wait for our food. Definitely makes time go by faster for them!

What a blast! We got turned around passing through Topeka on a road trip, so decided to pull over and stretch our legs. After reading the sign out front we had to check out The Pennant. The burgers (elote and pretzel) were amazing, as were the fries. We picked up a game card and played a few games before hitting the road again. Can't wait to stop back in on our return trip!

We had lunch here and it was amazing. If you're looking for a good burger this is the place. The facility was well presented and the staff was great. I would recommend this restaurant.

Food and service were good. I never had corn ?? in macaroni before.Fair prices.

First time at the Pennant. Came to Topeka for work and the site administrator recommended we eat here. I felt brave to try the PBJ burger. It was quite delicious! I ordered it with the donut bun. We also had the tater tot nachos and Mac n cheese balls for appetizer. My daughter had the salad and my friend had the Vince?s Way patty melt. The garlic Parmesan fries are super savory and everything was really good! I would totally recommend the unique menu and I would come again!

Came here at 3 pm on a Saturday afternoon, not busy. The floor under the table were we're sat at had French fries, Mac and cheese, and sprinkles everywhere. Something all over my menu, Sprinkles in the chair, and just sticky and gross. The food was ok, nothing great, chicken was over done. Ordered drinks, had to go to the bar several times just to finally get a beer?. Not the experience we were hoping for especially with the price!

Amazing food!! We were passing through Topeka and decided to bowl a game and were hungry. We have officially found a new favorite restaurant. Probably a good thing it isn't closer to home or we would also have to find a gym to work off all the extra calories we would be consuming. If you haven't gone before GO!

I had the Apple Walnut Salas and it was absolutely delicious. My server Ash was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is open and fun as it's a mix between the game Candy land and Willy Wonka. They had a list of delicious milkshakes and I plan on grabbing one on my way out of town. I highly recommend The Pennant!

It was a week night, table of 4, we got a Monte Cristo sandwich, we weren't impressed,the sandwich was brought out with no raspberry jam. Had to wait to flag anyone down to bring some to eat with the sandwich. the sandwich was heavy with the dipped batter on it. No dusting of powder sugar, we've had one before when the batter was a more lighter like a French toast. This was too much, it was dry, and heavy cheese wasn't melty. The lemon pepper wings bone in we're good. It has an arcade area. I would

The Pennant is an excellent restaurant located in the heart of downtown Topeka. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with vintage decor and a friendly staff. The menu at The Pennant is extensive and offers a wide variety of dishes to choose from. Whether you're in the mood for a juicy burger, crispy fries, or a fresh salad, you're sure to find something that satisfies your cravings. Their menu also features a variety of cocktails, beer, and wine that are

Great place to go while downtown. If you cannot handle the stairs just walk to the left and take the elevator. Excellent service with good food. I enjoyed the Cuban, but I had issues with their smash burger being a little too salty. And if you know me, you know I love using salt, so that is saying a bunch about the saltiness of the burger. Overall, everyone in my party enjoyed their food in the two times we went to eat there so far. It is worth going back to try many of the other choices on their menu.

All around awesome. Vintage Arcade with some real deal bad boys from back in the day. Food was very good with many cool sounding options. Plus Bowling, Pinball and Ski Ball. From one chef to another, they are doing good things here. Great service. Cannot wait to go back try more of the menu and play some games!!!

Food was good, the vibe upstairs was a bit too chaotic. When we went downstairs to bowl the bartender told us we could have ordered and eaten there but a sign on the door stated otherwise. We couldn't play arcade games due to the amount of kids but the bowling was fantastic!

If you are going for a fun atmosphere, this is a great place to be. They were very mindful of keeping the historical integrity intact during the remodel. Do you want to have a conversation during dinner, go upstairs if someone is bowling. It is really hard to hear a person sitting across from at the table when bowling is going on. The Beer garden on the upper level is a good spot. The food? It is eeehh. My first time visit they couldn't get chicken wings right after two tries. My second visit I tried

Such an amazing atmosphere, the food was fantastic, and the staff was so great! Arcade was fun, bowling was a blast! When we left the Cubs were beating the Cardinals on several of the available tvs, which is also one of my favorite things. No complaints!

Wonderful atmosphere and layout. Great food options. Easy place to go in for an appetizer and some games or a full meal. Great drink options. The retro arcade is fun and affordable and something you won't see anywhere else. Views of Downtown Topeka and historic aspect of it are great. You can park in parking garage and they will validate it. High quality servers. Also there is a bowling area and sun/porch beer garden. Two levels so never should be too long of a wait. It is on a level with big city places we

Burger was medicore. Garlic fries were medicore. Wish burgers came with some garish on the side, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles. They food here is very heavy!! You definitely will want some roughage to help digest the food! The presentation is terrible. Burger on a plate, that's it. Also, the salads are not spring mixed greens or organic. Looks like dehiderated ice burg off the Sysco truck. This place is overhyped! Would be so much better if it was farm to table!

My husband, my toddler, and I decided to try The Pennant out yesterday evening. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. The staff was super kind. Our waitress was very sweet, made sure we had refills before they were gone, and checked in on us enough but not too much to where we were not interrupted a lot. I ordered the teriyaki wrap. It was good but not amazing. The sauce was a little too much as for sweetness I thought. It was a bit over powering. But, overall I enjoyed it. The fries were pretty bland to be

TERRIBLE SERVICE! The food is good but we had a group and 2 people did not get their food after 1 1/2 hours. Then it took another 30 minutes to straighten out the messed up orders and billing! Messed up our entire afternoon! The waitress obviously did not want to be there.

KP is the best server! She stayed on top of our table of 6. She got down on the kids level and let them order their food. Speaking of food, everything was hot and great! That is our huge box of leftovers!

What a GREAT Cool place! Food was so flavorful and so many different flavors to choose from very cool hip selections. Then they have AWESOME shakes too oh yah ?? The bowling alley and arcade keeps you there to finish the shake or adult beverage. Highly Highly recommend for lunch, dinner, by yourself, or with family, we will definitely be back soon for sure! ??

Awesome place! Bowling, arcade, good food and friendly staff. I had the Nashville Chicken and it was so so good! The jalapeno cheese fries are great for any bacon lover! My guest had the Rueben and enjoyed that as well. It was great and not crowded (so for the place to yourself it seems like Thursday nights after 8 are prime!)

This was my first visit. Overall, I think it's a wonderful addition to Topeka. A bit noisy, and our waiter a bit too attentive, but a great atmosphere. The food was tasty; we had burgers, fries, and a chocolate shake (unplanned, but free, since it was my birthday, and very tasty!) We walked around and my husband played several pinball games after dinner. Next time I want to sit on the "porch" area upstairs overlooking Kansas Ave. and try a flat bread. :)

This was an awesome experience not too expensive, and a good price for the proportions.

the services was not it. they forgot the chicken in the chicken salad, the continued to roll there eyes at us. i would ask for water and it took like 30 mins for a water, that tasted like bleach. the arcade games stole our money half of them didn't work. very rude workes , only nice one was the one who gave us the food. shakes were good.

We had a great time! I had the PBJ burger (thai peanut sauce, black pepper steak burger, bacon, and wild berry jelly on a GLAZED BUN!!!!!!!); and hubby had a bleu cheese salad with salmon. The croutons had little blueberry bits in them!!! How awesome! While eating we mentioned how great it is for topeka to have a place like this open up. There aren't many places for adults to go to have a good time on a date or even by yourself aside from *just eating*. I think the arcade was a great idea to include in the

Very friendly attentive staff from front to back of the house. WiFi, chill music, activities if you'd like to bowl/arcade etc. Cheese Curds w/ Aoili AWESOMENESS ?? ?? ??

We went to bowl and eat. Called on Monday and we were told they don't take reservations and to just show up Friday when we planned to come. So we show up Friday and they say the bowling alley is reserved. No one was there bowling, completely empty. We decided to eat anyway in the upper area. No complaints there. When we left, an hour later, the bowling area was still empty. The manager told us it was booked for an event and that events need to be booked at least one week in advance. We called 5 days

The atmosphere, style and all customer service experience The Pennant provides is absolutely phenomenal. However the food is over priced and highly underwhelming. Much area for improvement in the food department. It was brought to my table very quickly but unfortunately strongly disagreeing to the eye, greasy and all together unappetizing. Every other aspect of my visit was absolutely amazing and I hate to leave reviews cause I feel like a total Karen but for the price they ask for there food. A better meal

This was by far the coolest place I've visited in a long time. The bottom floor is a restaurant and it is incredible. Very modern and the perfect amount of class without feeling overdone. The second level is the bar/arcade. The is the place I spent most of my time. The upstairs is Harry Potter themed and even if you are not into that sort of thing you will still get a kick out of it. Their food was exceptional as well. Everything tasted fantastic and the portion size was spot-on. They even have a special dr

First time here. Went for dinner. Loooved it. Great ambiance, excellent service, very friendly staff. Needless to say that the food is so delicious. You gotta try those shakes. Can't wait to visit again if I come back to Topeka, KS.

Really enjoyed this place. First time in and it was kinda crowded for a Tuesday night. Nevertheless we were seated right away. Service was excellent and the food was very tasty. Highly recommend the Thai cauliflower. A spicy delight. I had the Nashville Chicken sandwich and it was deliciously juicy and flavorful. The topping choices for the fries were really fun. Creamy jalepeno was very good. Surprised it took us this long to check this place out. Next time we'll enjoy the arcade.:)

They almost had it. I ordered online for carry out so it didn't give me an option to add anything to my bourbonater. So when I get there I asked the server if I could possibly add grilled jalape?o. She went and checked and said she was able to tell the cooks to add it in my burger. But when she brings out my order 10-minutes later, they didn't add it. I checked for utensils and found a container with sliced jalape?o instead. I asked her ?they couldn't grill them and add them to my burger?? She just nodded h

The servers here cultivate an atmosphere of wonder, and - dare I say - it inspired a childlike joy within me that I had not know since my kinder years! In particular, my server was fantastic. She is jovial, yet professional! Will be coming back for another Bourbonator.

Fun place for adults and kids alike. Lots of vintage arcade games, particularly from the 80s and 90s, all in great shape and working well. And the price is good ($20 lasted my kids a long time!). The food was good too. Several unique options for burgers, but the shakes take it up a notch. The venue is varied enough that you could just eat a quality meal there or spend a few hours having fun.

Skee-Ball, bowling and fantastic grub not to mention having Walnut River Brewing on tap?! Is there a way I can just move a sofa into one of the back corners and live here? Two thumbs way up.

The Pennant is an absolute gem in Topeka, and I can't recommend it enough! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and lively, striking the perfect balance between modern and nostalgic vibes. Whether you're there for a family outing, date night, or just a casual meal with friends, The Pennant delivers an incredible dining experience. We decided to try the Tailgater Special, and let me tell you--it was a game-changer. Every bite was packed with bold flavors, and the attention to detail in

Fun atmosphere food was great huge portions! Pesto Mac was killer. The shakes are massive but so good!

I've found my favorite salad in town. Beautiful & Bleu with grilled chicken Those blueberry cornbread croutons are ??! SO GOOD! Love the atmosphere. The nachos are enormous! The burgers are tasty. The staff is friendly and attentive. This place is a go-to for our family.

15 dollars for the most mediocre burger of my life. The milkshakes were watery with no flavor. Two stars because I liked the mac and cheese bites.

Seriously disappointed with our lunch choice. The kids meal looked like Kraft Mac & Cheese out of the box and canned fruit cocktail. My wrap was 75% rice. Just not sure why this place is rated so high.

I went to The Pennant with several coworkers and thought the restaurant was ok. I ordered a burger that tasted like it was a regular burger with spaghetti sauce poured over it. Surprisingly, it did not taste bad, but it was not excellent either. The service was ok but consisted of servers walking to the table calling out the names of the menu items rather than knowing what everyone ordered. This, mixed with messing up a few of our orders, resulted in three out of five stars.

First time there after a long day at Dance Competition at TPAC, it was fantastic. Food was great, our waitress was awesome!! Can't wait to go back!!

This place pretty much rocks! With vintage arcade games, bespoke shakes, and a spacious bar. This is a great place!!

Their burgers taste like steak! Love the fries too. You can upgrade your fries to garlic parmesan cheese, so yummy.

The whole place smelled like armpits and the seating is upstairs. There's no kitchen on the second floor either. It is a different experience. Food was boring and nothing to be excited about

Loved the dining area upstairs. The salmon sandwich I ordered was so good! Will definitely go back!

Old time videos games and bowling alley. Great variety of food from hamburgers and milkshakes, Gourmet fries and salads. My favorite item is sweet potato fries with marshmallow dip. I also like the lunch specials for a little smaller portion and the lunch size salads.

The service was pretty good and it was a comfortable environment. However, the dessert was so expensive yet disgusting. Neither of us could get it down. My friend got a strawberry milkshake and I got a Tutti Frutti one. It was like drinking nasty milk. I was sooo sick after eating here. It's sad because the wings and cheesy curly fries were good.

Fun retro atmosphere, great drinks, great bartender. They have a happy hour that includes 3$ Sangrias - white and red - don't deny yourself the opprotunity. They are amazing. The chili cheese fries should be your go to snack. They have to make it from scratch. There's a hint of chipotle. Get there early for a good seat and even better people watching. Salude!

We've been several times and have had a great experience each visit. The atmosphere is great, drinks are unique and delicious and the food is very good. The arcade is small but we always have fun playing old school games and the price is very reasonable.

We are staying the night in Topeka and chose The Pennant based on their positive google reviews. Everything was wonderful. We ordered garlic/parmesan fries, mac & cheese and a apple/walnut salad. We will stop back by on our way home. And thanks to our checkup person who made sure we had everything we needed as staying in a hotel. I'd give 10 stars if I could

This is a very unique establishment. Bowling on the 1st floor and an arcade/bar/dining area on the 2nd floor. The decor is centered around Alice in Wondeland which I thought is pretty neat. I ordered the elote burger with cheesy curly fries which was friggin delicious! Server was very attentive and friendly and food came out quick. Definitely recommend visiting this place!

Brought the kids in for their advertised special. They were giving away free arcade cards to each child. I enjoyed relaxing and snacking while the kids had a blast playing games for a couple hours. The waitress was attentive and super nice. We love coming here for family fun days. We also usually enjoy a game of bowling downstairs.

Excellent waitstaff, (a big shout out to April!) amazing food, and one of the nicest retro arcades I have played in! The shakes are made with locally sourced ingredients and are worth every penny. Plenty of seating and an expansive bar. They do have a kids menu and the waitstaff were incredibly kind to the kids in attendance. Fully recommending this restaurant for the food, bar, or arcade alone, or all three if that's what you're looking for!

Trinity was absolutely amazing! Our food took FOREVER coming out but she more than made up for it in service. We're in town on business and this place was a great escape for lunch. See you next time!

Billy Cheesesteak is so legit!! Best burger ever!!! Pinball is legit!!! Tiffany took great care of us. Mogli at the bar is a cocktail wizard!!!! Cool people eat here!!!

Staying at the Cyrus on business. Sat at the bar, the arcade drones are loud but by the end you get used to them. The bartender was very helpful, food was wonderful, ice cream to go was amazing

Amazing food and awesome milkshakes that are fun and delicious! Great burgers with a have it your way fries option. There is a small arcade upstairs and with additional seating and a bar. Fun for the whole family.

Lots of fun to be had here. Old style video arcade games, ski ball, it's a lot of fun. The fried portobella mushrooms and onion rings are wonderful, as were the burger and pasta we ordered. Great service, too!

The Pennant is a cool space with decent bar food. The atmosphere is fun, and there are some entertaining games to play. Where the Pennant really shines at the moment is in its Halloween decorations; they've gone all Harry Potter and its pretty amazing!

Where to begin, this place was so fun. The restaurant was delicious, the Mac and cheese bites were very fun to try and tasted delicious. The milkshakes came in so many fun flavors! I got the rainbow one, it had an ice-cream cone with ice-cream inside the milkshake! The arcade was a blast too! About 8 pin ball games, ski ball, and a lot of really cool games to try. They had pac-man, track and field, and so many more! The games are not free, although a game card is absolutely worth the cost. For $20 I got 1

This is a great bowling alley with delicious food! The cookies and cream shake was amazing! Great service as well. I highly recommend it ?? ??

Went here for my buddy?s 24th birthday. Bowling was cheap and very fun, food was delicious, however, the service was not good. When we first asked for a lane (around 6:45pm), the waitress gave an audible sigh, slowly walked to the computer to set it up, and coldly told us to get our shoes. The same waitress was distressed when we ordered food, trying to walk away multiple times before the whole party had ordered. Lastly, after 3 of us had gotten drinks the staff abruptly asked for the ID?s of the other 2 me

Super fun place with delicious gluten free hamburger buns! The menu has quite a few items, which is nice. The atmosphere is really fun. Good food + fun games + great service = a win in my books!

It was our first time here. The arcade was a bit smaller than we expected, but nonetheless it was fun. They had a Star Wars photo op setup. It was cute! They even had light sabers and capes to use. We tried their Baby Yoda smoothie (I'm not sure if that's what it was called) and its was delicious!

I was pleasantly surprised! The waitstaff was really friendly, the good was super, the fries, oh my so delicious! And then the shakes, that's when the inner child is released! And in addition to that, you can play Arcade games! What's not to like?!

It's on the pricier side, but great for dates and special occasions. Very cool atmosphere, yummy shakes and Cajun fries, and our waitress, Makayla, took great care of us.