20 Best American Restaurants near Gardner

“First time this location. Late lunch on a day of travel. Ate inside. Counter staff and wait staff were friendly. Food was well prepared and freshly cooked. Tables and self service area were well kept and clean. Will stop here again in the future when traveling I-35.“

“Step into an old style diner where the walls are lined with photos and sketches of famous celebrities. If you’re in Gardner, KS, and looking for good burgers and cheesesteaks, this is an excellent place with friendly staff.“

“Tumbleweeds is one of those places that just feels welcoming the moment you walk in. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and the kind of service that keeps people coming back. The food was fresh, flavorful, and portions were generous. You can tell they truly care about their customers and take pride in what they do. Definitely a local favorite and well worth the visit! We made a reservation and came after my daughter’s graduation. The owner came and explained the menu and the cook came out to check on us after we were served. Our server was fantastic.“

“Came in for a quick dinner today and was very happy with my experience at Perkins! Our server, Dellanie was the sweetest as can be and answered any questions we had, our cups never went empty either. Food was delicious, hot, and we left with togo boxes. 100% would recommend stopping bye here if you’re able too.“

“The restaurant is always immaculately clean and the service has been consistently awesome. Employees routinely thank me for my military service. The quality of these young people reflects very positively upon their character as individuals and it serves well to illustrate the high standard applied during their their hiring process. FIVE STARS across the board!“

“In the past, my husband and I have totally enjoyed our steak and bbq ribs. This time we ordered from the pick two menu. The Cajun chicken Philly was bland. That was a disappointment. Even my husband's burger was too plain. We won't quit you, but please make those certain items better.“

“Norma provides exceptional service!“

“Staff always so cordial and the place is clean and inviting. We enjoy our brunch every time 🤗“

“I found out online that they were having Karaoke over there recently and decided to go over and check it out, It had been remodeled and was a comfortable atmosphere , the food was very good and served hot with great service thru out the night, The people putting on Karaoke were really good and I truly enjoyed the over all atmosphere, friendly people there, will be going back ! Highly recommend this place for a meal or a fun night of Karaoke or both !“

“A wonderful staple of Olathe for over 40 years, offering great food and a warm, friendly atmosphere.“

“We attended a private event for approximately 50 guests at Austin's on Lone Elm this weekend. The taco bar was quite tasty, and stocked repeatedly for our group as needed. While the party was fun, it was ever more memorable due to our two servers, Mikaela and Jeremy. These two were so fun, exuberant and hard working professionals. Their constant smiles while keeping up with the drink orders with precision was fantastic! They were go getters from the start and made an already fun day even better. Great employees, good food, thank you Austin's Lone Elm for a great experience!“

“A great meal and they have reasonably priced burgers and other items to have when you want to have a great meal. I recommend to go as they make some good burgers.“

“Love their hash browns and gravy. They're so friendly and the service is great!“

“We visited Minsky's on Ridgeview and 105th on June 3, 2026. The service was great! The atmosphere was very nice. We sat outside and enjoyed the music. The food was delicious. I especially liked the $7.99 deal. You get a large piece of pizza, salad and a drink. Their pizza is the best. Ashley was our waitress and she took great care of us.“

“Stopped in after church Sunday with my wife. The atmosphere was calm, peaceful, and genuinely pleasant– exactly what you want to ease into the afternoon. The food was on point, and the service matched it step for step. Everything just flowed right. Solid experience all around.“

“All I can say is WOW! I was seated immediately and asked what I would like to drink. Within one minute I had coffee and Ice water in front of me. My order was taken within two minutes. I ordered The Shoe. And it was totally amazing! My server Julie was very efficient. She was extremely warm and engaging. A very clean, cozy, and comfortable place to eat. They made me feel like I was in my Mom's kitchen. Kudos to the owner and your whole team. This was my first time here. And I can tell you, I will definitely be back!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👨🏼‍🍳“

“We set a reservation with The Blue Moose two days in advance for a party of 30 composed of my daughter's soccer team and parental entourage. Marla and the staff took great care of us with prompt service and delicious food. The Blue Moose is a great choice for any group coming over from the Garmin Soccer Complex. Five stars all the way, and thanks again for the great meal.“

“We go to both locations, both are great! Love Taco Tuesday for sure but Burger Monday is yummy as well The wife loves the wraps. We both have eatem salads there and they are exceptional.“

“Good food great service highly recommend 🥰“

“I’d give a 6/5 stars if I could. I lost my fantasy football league and had to complete the pancake challenge. I was here for 9 hours eating 15 pancakes. During that time the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. The service was very great and they even motivated me to push through and also made it entertaining with our conversations. Shoutout to Ericka, Carrie, Abdul, and Beverly. Great team over there!“