Cafe Quetzal — Restaurant in Topeka

A Sanctuary of Warmth and Community – Café Quetzal

There are places in the world that remind you what it means to belong. Café Quetzal is one of them. Step inside, and the chaos of the outside world fades into the background—replaced by the rich aroma of fresh coffee, the hum of friendly conversation, and the warmth of a space built on inclusivity and connection.

The first thing you notice is the sense of welcome. A pride flag waves gently in the window, a symbol of the café’s unwavering commitment to community, acceptance, and love. It’s a space where all are embraced, where laughter spills across tables, and where a simple cup of coffee feels like an act of kindness.

Outside, the world is unpredictable—sometimes overwhelming, sometimes absurd, like the shadow of a dinosaur stretching across the pavement. But inside, there is sanctuary. Here, you are met with smiling faces, vibrant art, and the kind of small but significant comforts that make you feel at home. Whether you’re here for a quiet moment of reflection, deep conversation, or just a really good cup of coffee, Café Quetzal delivers on every level.

It’s more than a coffee shop. It’s a refuge. A place where warmth, love, and hope are always on the menu.

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I usually tip at places, even if I'm ordering at a counter like this, so it's not that I am anti-tipping. However, when I paid for my quiche the machine went straight to ask me how I would like my receipt and did not ask if I would like to tip. I thought at the time it was a little odd but didn't think too much of it. However, later after I left I looked at my receipt and was surprised to see a tip had been added on without my authorization. It wouldn't have been so bad if it was a standard 15% tip, but this was 30%! My order was only $4.20 so it's not like it was a lot of money, but it's the principal of being charged a 30% tip that I didn't authorize. On top of that, this was the saddest piece of quiche I've ever seen. It was so thin, less than a quarter of an inch thick. I get that eggs are expensive right now but I had to examine it to see if there were even eggs in it. I...

Cute small Cafe actually what am I talking about this Cafe has some pretty good room. Very clean and everyone's very friendly. This is a good atmosphere for if you're looking for a quiet place to study or do things on your computer or read. I ordered the sausage burrito plant-based and my boyfriend ordered the same burrito but with pork sausage they looked exactly the same but they tasted great I had no complaints. They have a nice small selection of things on their menus for breakfast and lunch and they provide non dairy, Vegetarian options.

We enjoyed playing a puzzle while we were waiting for our food. We also ordered the chai latte and s'mores cappuccino which was very very delicious by the way highly recommend. I was passing through Topeka like I was today I'd probably stop...