Carino's Italian Grill features Italian country-style favorites served in individual portions or family-style. Each meal comes with salad or soup. For the family-style foods, enjoy unlimited soup and salad before your entre, which serves two or three. (Updated 2.23.09)

The Classic Bean features a breakfast and lunch/dinner menu that has satisfied Topekans since 1993. It also features a full coffee bar with its own roasted coffee. The Classic Bean attracts a diverse section of the Topeka population, partially through their dedication to live entertainment. The management features a broad range of blues, bluegrass, acoustic and other forms of musical entertainment designed to appeal to younger and older crowds. (Updated 2.25.09)

Gambino's is a locally-started franchise that specializes in delicious pizza at a reasonable cost. Bring the family and top your thin or original-crust pizza with any of the mix of about 20 toppings. The Auburn store closes from 2 to 4 p.m. on weekdays. (Updated 2/20/09)

Giovani’s Pizzeria & Café is a New York style pizzeria opened by a guy who used to own a pizzeria in Queen’s before leaving the Big Apple behind in 2009. Owner Frank Conti prides himself in serving good Italian food, including pizza slices that spill over the edges of the plate.

Purchase pizza by the slice all day. Or try the sandwiches, chicken Parmesan, New York cheese steaks and pastas. Looking for something sweet? Try cheesecake, cannoli and homemade pie. In the mornings, check out bagel sandwiches, muffins and breakfast pizzas. Specials throughout the week.