Applebee’s

Applebees could use a clean up crew in there. I found the place a bit dirty and in need of some soap and water plus clorox. Theres dirt at entrance soon as one walks in. Not very appealing.

RG and I should switch places. I went in with a large group, looked around and saw gads of empty tables, and said, «We are fine with being split up into several groups.» Instead, they insisted on seating us all «together» on one side of the restaurant with one server (for 30 people) after we waited for 20+ minutes while they cleared off tables in the section. We went in at 9:30 and left at midnight when we finally tabbed out the last four checks (they would only do one table at a time.) After being adamant about which ticket went with which card (mine was wrapped and folded around the correct card) «the manager» swiped the wrong card so I ended up paying for three people instead of one. I had 26 kids on a bus who had to get up in six hours, and Lord knows it would have taken another 15 or 20 minutes to reverse the charges, so I sucked it up. Horrible experience that ruined the weekend for us.
Sadly, it’s Topeka, and very few places are open past 9 pm, even on a Friday night.

This place should be ashamed to call themselves Applebee’s, at night! During the day this place is great but at night the place is a disastor dirty tables and employees that yell and argue with each other from across the restaurant. Ive been to plenty of Applebee’s and have had excellent service even at night. But this place is horrible its just like dennys at night!

Don’t come to his Applebees if you want good service. They are way under staffed. We consistently have had poor service here.

This restaurant experience was one of the worst I’ve had lately. The waitress forgot our appetizer, the dishes were tasteless. The service was inattentive at best.

I have had excellent experiences with this chain in other locations. The Topeka location we have been there three times; the first time was mediocre, second time ²⁄₃ of our group got food poisoning, third and final time two people in our group got food poisoning. Worst Applebee’s experiences I have ever had and they were only at this location.

Girl’s Night Out at Applebee’s started off as a pleasant evening. A group of women get together once a month at various restaurants in Topeka, Kansas. Tonight, we selected Applebee’s as a first for our group because we have never dined here before. I ordered the Bourbon Street Chicken and blackened shrimp, plus a side salad. This was brought on a sizzling platter and included fried red potatoes and sautéed onions & mushrooms. Very tasty. Also ordered by another group member was the 7 oz sirloin with the fried red potatoes and a side salad, which was also described as very good.
The restaurant was busy when we arrived at 6:00 pm, and fortunately, we were seated right away. It stayed busy even at 8:30 pm when we left. Service is prompt and attentive to our needs, replenishing our beverages and checking on our satisfaction with the order.
My only criticism is the singing of the Happy Birthday song to neighboring diners. A very loud young waiter roared above our conversations that we must all stop and pay heed to the singing of the song. He yelled it loud enough for the entire restaurant full of patrons to cease their enjoyment of their companions. This happened twice. The singing was much louder than necessary. Conversation had to stop because you couldn’t hear anything other than this irritating group of waiters. Our group found this very rude. We enjoy each others’ company and have lots of news to catch up on during our Night Out. Although the food was good, we probably will not dine here again just because of that experience.

I normally go to Applebee’s for their happy hour. I’m not sure why, but the happy hour at this Applebee’s was atrocious! Very limited selection of both food and drinks for HH. Even though I can walk there from my hotel when I visit for work, I do not plan to return.

To anyone considering eating at this Applebee’s –do NOT eat here if you plan to use a gift card. Meal was $ 8 and the waitress swiped it for the full amount of $ 25 leaving a zero balance. Didn’t realize it until the next visit. When we visited with the manager he assured us that the waitress was honest and that he would do nothing about it. This was a Christmas gift for an underprivileged person. Thanks Applebee’s for depriving a deserving person of their Christmas gift. Well done.

I previously gave this location of applebees a rather generous review, due to their, overall, good wings. However, i feel like it may be important for me to share a little about some of the other experiences ive had… all of which involved the bar. First off, the bar is horribly managed, as only one bar tender is making drinks for the entire restaurant. Second the bartender is a bitch… and her male assistant once poured me a single when i asked (and payed for) a double, THEN lied to me when i asked if it was a double. Everytime i sit at the bar, the service is shitty. I wait longer, my food arrives colder, my drink gets refilled less often and i have to witness the bartender disappear for five minutes at a time, speak rudely to her fellow employees, and act like shes, quite frankly, too good to be there, and too important to be serving your ass! Not to mention, i dont care for staring at an ass clad in too tight yoga pants during my meal. Its not professional. I guess i keep going back to the bar because of the free chips and salsa… however, after falling for the chips-​and-​salsa-​trap one last time tonight, ive decided that no amount of free filler food makes up for how much i cringe every time i realize im, once again, being served by that bitch-​ass bar tender.

Do not try to goto lunch here if you do not have 2 hours for it. The service is so slow. Food was ok but nothing special.

OMG… if you’re going to wipe your nose with your hand I feel its mandatory to wash your hands before handling clean glasses plates or silverware. I’ve been told I knit pick but I believe I have a valid point. I don’t believe that’s asking too much.

Somehow I found myself at Applebee’s in Topeka again at the request of a friend.
This is going to be my absolute last visit ever. I will give up my «girl dates» with my college friend if I have to go to this place again.
The food tasted great… but once again, the servers are less than inspired. In fact, our server acted like he was numb. I also noticed a high number of servers always standing around their check-​in point talking or at the end of the bar. When I came out of the ladies’ room, there were 7 servers talking around the bar.
The food tasted OK… but came out looking disgusting. See that picture of my puppy? She was sick last Saturday… and forgive me… but what came out of her mouth that day was identical to the sauce on the Margarita Chicken dish!
And once again… the dish looked like nothing on the menu. The wedge salad, on the other hand, was appetizing coming out but didn’t taste that inspired.
Seriously Topeka! This is a good franchise and you ruin it for us here in NE Kansas. I’ll visit Applebee’s in another cities, but never, ever, ever again in Topeka.

Well I take back all the kind things I said about this place. They are on the list of dirtiest restaurants in Topeka, with four critical violations coming the SAME WEEK I was visiting raving about how good this place could be. Let’s be clear. Every time I’ve come here is been terrible, minus one time. This place can close already and I could not care any less.

My husband and I took his parents who live in Topeka to this Applebee’s last night when we arrived for a visit. It’s a regular dining place for them and I was shocked and disappointed when we had to request they remake two of our over $ 10. salads with fresh lettuce since what they served was orange-​tinted on the edges. I was embarrassed to have to also ask for a clean knife after discovering the one I had was dirty. I was glad the manager delivered our remade salads which indicates he was made aware of the problem. It was surprising our bill wasn’t adjusted to reflect their intent toward good customer service. We will choose differently next time and hope for an improvement for the sake of the local seniors who frequent this Applebee’s.

I loved eating here before I worked here for a year and I’m still not sick of their food. I think their steaks are awesome! As well as their spicy queso, sliders, pasta, maple butter blondie, and triple chocolate desert. I love that they are now open til 2am for those late night munchies. Their menu has changed several times since I worked there so there is a lot I want to try. Don’t forget to tip! ;)