I read some of these reviews and I just want to lend some advice seeing as how I go to Bruffs frequently. The burgers are fantastic and so are the appetizers. Their steaks are wonderful but order them on the weekends. And just a side note, there are quite a few food places around Emporia but if you aren't from around there, you wouldn't know.
(5)
Steve A.
I walked out after 10 minutes when my waitress never returned after initial drink service... long waits are one thing, but all the other waitresses were looking at me, passing me by, making eye contact, and never saying a word or getting my waitress even when I motioned to them. I asked to talk to the manager, who seemed equally young and clueless as the waitresses, so I left at that point. (She wasn't even certain that she was the manager - if she were a little more "in charge", perhaps I would have stayed.) Not worth it... just pass by Emporia or eat at Applebee's.
(2)
Adam J.
Brought in our Burger Basket coupon. Our server was cheerful and attentive, her name was Haley. Burgers and Tater Tots hit the spot!! I'll be back
(5)
Robin S.
Poppyseed and carabi dressing. Still craving it. I was pretty skeptical about going to this newer version of Bruffs after the original 6th Street location burnt down, but I was impressed! Great food for a decent price with tvs everywhere. Kim was craving their chicken fingers and swears by them; I had grilled chicken with Swiss and mushrooms, mashed potatoes, roll, and salad for $9.99. Sweet! Next ESU Homecoming, I will be going back!
(4)
Full C.
My dad brought me here for his high school reunion of sorts. Near death, and hard of hearing those codgers gave that poor waitress a run for her money. But she got everything right and was totally professional the whole time. Food was good, salads fresh, and the meat cooked the way everyone wanted. The price was reasonable. Apparently this place is a sports bar? Everyone was wearing purple and liked the Thundercats. I like them too.
(4)
Brian M.
I go to Emporia for all the time for business and go to Bruffs every time. The waitress Ashley is always on her game. The food is great
(5)
Thomas M.
Nice place to enjoy the games and friends. But, the food was just blah....I had the blueger, a blue cheese burger. BUT the burger was so damn dry, like a dehydrated disc. The blue cheese was just a bunch of crumbles you put on yourself. The waitress and staff was attentive and bouncy...so, for what its worth, enjoy the game, have a beer, talk to the people and your friends....but avoid the burger.
(3)
Corey O.
Don't come to a sports bar and grill in the middle of kansas and think you're going to have fantastic calamari and anything resembling a traditional healthy meal. plenty of mash potatoes and gravy if that's what you want. Do come expecting good solid beef. While the beer selection basically went as far as boulevard, they did have stout, wheat and pale ale on tap and that works for me. the place looks like a warehouse from outside but once inside, there's a bevy of sports apparel lining the walls, a beer bear (wtf?) welcoming you at the entrance and plenty of TVs. Loses a star because the appetizers were not up to par. would get a 4 otherwise. the burger i had was quality. crappy breaded shrimp. the bourbon wings were intriguing but i was hoping they would be more smoky sweet...instead of just sweet.
(3)
Wes W.
Weird place to rate service was slow to get food the food was rather blah mind u i didn't get a steak but what i got and my wife order wasn't something to brag on her burger was burnt beer was cold so that's a plus
(2)
A E.
Where you can get a better Filet for even more money? This place is great. The burgers will make you wish other places could do as well. Cheese fries....this place DEFINES cheese fries!! Don't pass them up. Salads - nothing spectacular, but fresh and who cares when the main entre is this good. Service - from the multiple stops here I can only recall once when it was marginal. All other times it has bee better than average. Worth the stop when in Emporia or just passing through.
(4)
Molly B.
Pros: excellent food, HUGE portions, decent price Cons: poor service, long wait time for food The food was super yummy and there is a LOT given. Our table was missing condiments and could not flag down our server so finally stole some from another table. The top on the ketchup came off and ketchup went everywhere (I can't take my husband anywhere without a mess). Even with ketchup dripping down the wall and all over both of us we still couldn't get a server. Finally had to go to the bar to get a rag, even after 2 servers walked RIGHT by us and saw our predicament. Had another server help us more than our server did so we tipped her as we were leaving. If you can get a good server it would be an awesome place to eat!
(4)
Joseph L.
Definitely more bar than restaurant. Burgers are always over cooked, fries never crisp, salad full of iceberg cores, appetizers straight off the Schwan's truck. But the beer is cold and plenty of televisions to watch the game. Want cold tap beer, this is your place. Want cold original brews go to Mulready's. Want great food and original brews go to Radius Brewing.
(3)
Michelle A.
Don't be fooled by the positive reviews. We stopped while driving thru Emporia on our way to KC. This place is more of a bar with food as a afterthought. Had steak salad, chicken caesar salad and chicken sandwich. Our order was incorrect as we asked for no cheese on sandwich and for sweet potato fries. So irritating to spend $34 for subpar food.
(1)
Heather H.
This place accommodates large groups of people very well! We had 25+in our group and still received timely and adequate service! Prices range from $7.00 and up appetizers and $10.00 and up for sandwiches and meals. I chose the Mahi Mahi. For $20.00 I was expecting a good piece of fish, but it was overcooked and dry. It came with a baked potato and a salad. The meal was filling but lacked in taste. If you want to spend your money may I suggest Montana Mikes!
(3)
c g.
Not to many options here in Emporia. Briggs has fried cheese, fried mushrooms , fried zucchini , fried onions, chicken fried steak....you get my drift. I had the large ribeye. Ordered it medium rare and it arrived medium well. I never send back food so I used the many steak sauses available on the table (a bad sign?) to enjoy best I could. The baked potato was good but the butter wasn't butter, but a whipped something in a sealed cup. Scotch was good and beer was cold. Enjoy Bruffs for a burger and beer but manage your expectations.
(3)
Beth P.
We happened in late evening on a summer weeknight. They were certainly staffed to match that timeframe, which slowed the service down a little when several families all walked in at once. When we did have the attention of our perky little college kid wait staff, though, they were attentive and cordial. The food is exactly what you expect-- pretty decent bar food. No complaints; just nothing to write home about. Seeing as they are one of the few places open after 8:00 (especially mid-week during summer when the college is out), I'm sure we'll be back when we're in town.
(3)
Ralph R.
First time here. Week night. Great service. Good food. My husband had rib eye sandwich. Very good, cooked right. I had hamburger. Hand pattied. Cooked right. Expected good bar food...got it.
Takes Reservations : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Megan C.
I read some of these reviews and I just want to lend some advice seeing as how I go to Bruffs frequently. The burgers are fantastic and so are the appetizers. Their steaks are wonderful but order them on the weekends. And just a side note, there are quite a few food places around Emporia but if you aren't from around there, you wouldn't know.
(5)Steve A.
I walked out after 10 minutes when my waitress never returned after initial drink service... long waits are one thing, but all the other waitresses were looking at me, passing me by, making eye contact, and never saying a word or getting my waitress even when I motioned to them. I asked to talk to the manager, who seemed equally young and clueless as the waitresses, so I left at that point. (She wasn't even certain that she was the manager - if she were a little more "in charge", perhaps I would have stayed.) Not worth it... just pass by Emporia or eat at Applebee's.
(2)Adam J.
Brought in our Burger Basket coupon. Our server was cheerful and attentive, her name was Haley. Burgers and Tater Tots hit the spot!! I'll be back
(5)Robin S.
Poppyseed and carabi dressing. Still craving it. I was pretty skeptical about going to this newer version of Bruffs after the original 6th Street location burnt down, but I was impressed! Great food for a decent price with tvs everywhere. Kim was craving their chicken fingers and swears by them; I had grilled chicken with Swiss and mushrooms, mashed potatoes, roll, and salad for $9.99. Sweet! Next ESU Homecoming, I will be going back!
(4)Full C.
My dad brought me here for his high school reunion of sorts. Near death, and hard of hearing those codgers gave that poor waitress a run for her money. But she got everything right and was totally professional the whole time. Food was good, salads fresh, and the meat cooked the way everyone wanted. The price was reasonable. Apparently this place is a sports bar? Everyone was wearing purple and liked the Thundercats. I like them too.
(4)Brian M.
I go to Emporia for all the time for business and go to Bruffs every time. The waitress Ashley is always on her game. The food is great
(5)Thomas M.
Nice place to enjoy the games and friends. But, the food was just blah....I had the blueger, a blue cheese burger. BUT the burger was so damn dry, like a dehydrated disc. The blue cheese was just a bunch of crumbles you put on yourself. The waitress and staff was attentive and bouncy...so, for what its worth, enjoy the game, have a beer, talk to the people and your friends....but avoid the burger.
(3)Corey O.
Don't come to a sports bar and grill in the middle of kansas and think you're going to have fantastic calamari and anything resembling a traditional healthy meal. plenty of mash potatoes and gravy if that's what you want. Do come expecting good solid beef. While the beer selection basically went as far as boulevard, they did have stout, wheat and pale ale on tap and that works for me. the place looks like a warehouse from outside but once inside, there's a bevy of sports apparel lining the walls, a beer bear (wtf?) welcoming you at the entrance and plenty of TVs. Loses a star because the appetizers were not up to par. would get a 4 otherwise. the burger i had was quality. crappy breaded shrimp. the bourbon wings were intriguing but i was hoping they would be more smoky sweet...instead of just sweet.
(3)Wes W.
Weird place to rate service was slow to get food the food was rather blah mind u i didn't get a steak but what i got and my wife order wasn't something to brag on her burger was burnt beer was cold so that's a plus
(2)A E.
Where you can get a better Filet for even more money? This place is great. The burgers will make you wish other places could do as well. Cheese fries....this place DEFINES cheese fries!! Don't pass them up. Salads - nothing spectacular, but fresh and who cares when the main entre is this good. Service - from the multiple stops here I can only recall once when it was marginal. All other times it has bee better than average. Worth the stop when in Emporia or just passing through.
(4)Molly B.
Pros: excellent food, HUGE portions, decent price Cons: poor service, long wait time for food The food was super yummy and there is a LOT given. Our table was missing condiments and could not flag down our server so finally stole some from another table. The top on the ketchup came off and ketchup went everywhere (I can't take my husband anywhere without a mess). Even with ketchup dripping down the wall and all over both of us we still couldn't get a server. Finally had to go to the bar to get a rag, even after 2 servers walked RIGHT by us and saw our predicament. Had another server help us more than our server did so we tipped her as we were leaving. If you can get a good server it would be an awesome place to eat!
(4)Joseph L.
Definitely more bar than restaurant. Burgers are always over cooked, fries never crisp, salad full of iceberg cores, appetizers straight off the Schwan's truck. But the beer is cold and plenty of televisions to watch the game. Want cold tap beer, this is your place. Want cold original brews go to Mulready's. Want great food and original brews go to Radius Brewing.
(3)Michelle A.
Don't be fooled by the positive reviews. We stopped while driving thru Emporia on our way to KC. This place is more of a bar with food as a afterthought. Had steak salad, chicken caesar salad and chicken sandwich. Our order was incorrect as we asked for no cheese on sandwich and for sweet potato fries. So irritating to spend $34 for subpar food.
(1)Heather H.
This place accommodates large groups of people very well! We had 25+in our group and still received timely and adequate service! Prices range from $7.00 and up appetizers and $10.00 and up for sandwiches and meals. I chose the Mahi Mahi. For $20.00 I was expecting a good piece of fish, but it was overcooked and dry. It came with a baked potato and a salad. The meal was filling but lacked in taste. If you want to spend your money may I suggest Montana Mikes!
(3)c g.
Not to many options here in Emporia. Briggs has fried cheese, fried mushrooms , fried zucchini , fried onions, chicken fried steak....you get my drift. I had the large ribeye. Ordered it medium rare and it arrived medium well. I never send back food so I used the many steak sauses available on the table (a bad sign?) to enjoy best I could. The baked potato was good but the butter wasn't butter, but a whipped something in a sealed cup. Scotch was good and beer was cold. Enjoy Bruffs for a burger and beer but manage your expectations.
(3)Beth P.
We happened in late evening on a summer weeknight. They were certainly staffed to match that timeframe, which slowed the service down a little when several families all walked in at once. When we did have the attention of our perky little college kid wait staff, though, they were attentive and cordial. The food is exactly what you expect-- pretty decent bar food. No complaints; just nothing to write home about. Seeing as they are one of the few places open after 8:00 (especially mid-week during summer when the college is out), I'm sure we'll be back when we're in town.
(3)Ralph R.
First time here. Week night. Great service. Good food. My husband had rib eye sandwich. Very good, cooked right. I had hamburger. Hand pattied. Cooked right. Expected good bar food...got it.
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