4.7 – 1,790 reviews • Diner
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Ladybird Diner in downtown Lawrence, Kansas is a warm, welcoming spot where classic American diner fare meets creative, scratch‑made comfort food. We’re known for our legendary pies, hearty breakfasts and brunches, and a menu inspired by Midwestern, Southern, and Southwestern flavors. Whether you’re craving a stack of fluffy pancakes, a hand‑crafted hot dog special, or a slice of homemade dessert pie, we serve it all with small‑town charm and big‑hearted service.
A favorite with both locals and visitors, Ladybird Diner is proud to be a woman‑owned restaurant offering dine‑in, carryout, and catering options. Stop in for a nostalgic diner vibe, a lively atmosphere, and food made to make you feel right at home.
Cheerful diner featuring modern comfort eats such as sweet potato hash & fried chicken sandwiches.
✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–3 PM |
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Reviews
Bailey Simerl
We’ve picked up holiday pies for a few years now, and this year we finally managed to stop in for breakfast with our pie pick-up. It was a breakfast date 3+ years in the making, and it was so good!
We had the diner breakfast and papas bravas and loved them. Highly recommend adding chorizo and cheesy scrambled eggs to the papas bravas.
Our server was also really nice and had cool green glasses. I forgot my to-go tea and the receipt and she literally jogged out to our car as we were leaving to give us both! Got to love Ladybird!
… moreGreg Obar
Ladybird Diner absolutely nailed it. We ordered standard breakfast fare and it was anything but ordinary — everything was amazing, served hot with huge portions. The service was spot-on: friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The classic diner vibes give it a cozy, hometown feel, perfect for a relaxing start to the day. Pricing was very reasonable considering the generous portions. Parking out front made things easy, and although I’ve heard there can sometimes be a wait, we were seated right away. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fantastic breakfast in downtown Lawrence — locals, travelers, and brunch lovers alike.
… moreElena Nilhas
This is such a cool place to have breakfast. The food is amazing and fresh, and the staff is friendly and attentive. Love it!
… moreEva Selph
Oh my goodness we had the best experience here and our amazing server, Kianti, made it extra special. I got the 90’s Bistro Chicken Sandwich (absolutely delightful) and my fiance got the Choreesy Scramble which he thoroughly enjoyed. We had the option to sit outside and enjoy the lovely view of flowers and greenery. Kianti also recommended some of the pies they’re known for, so we opted for Blueberry Basil cannot wait to try it. Thanks again Kianti for the excellent service and Ladybird Diner for the memorable experience. ☺️
… moreColby Soden
Ladybird is EVERYTHING you want from that small town diner everyone talks about. Of course the pies, the pies are as advertised but it’s so much more. The staff are the friendliest people in a friendly town. The brunch menu is unbelievable and the vibes are perfectly quaint.
… moreTammy Weatherby
Stopped in for some breakfast before heading out of Lawrence. There was a slight wait for our group of 4. There was sidewalk chalk, hula hoops, and bubbles out front for kids or anyone to occupy themselves with. We were seated and immediately noticed that every table had different salt and pepper shaker sets on them, which was fun. There are cups with trivia cards in them on the tables as well. The light fixtures above the tables are old Pyrex bowls. The atmosphere is very fun in this unique diner. My husband and I ordered the Dakota Texan with blueberry pancakes and the brisket sausage and eggs breakfasts. The was delicious! There were fresh jalapeños in the brisket sausage and eggs breakfast, and the cheese sauce was delicious! The brisket sausage was very good! The blueberries in the pancakes were fresh! The pancakes were perfect! The batter wasn’t too sweet like many places tend to do. Our server was great, and all the staff made sure we had plenty of water and coffee. This spot is a definite gem, and when we are back in Lawrence, we will plan on stopping by again!
… moreMatt Triola (Tree)
Folks says it is one of the best breakfast spots in Lawrence and they would not be wrong. You will likely wait a little while on a weekend but it is worth it.
I had the yogurt bowl with berries and it was tasty. However, I paired it with the yum yum glazed twist that was as good a donut as you will find anywhere. Absolutely delicious.
My buddy got one along with a breakfast biscuit and both a hearty heads up.
Coffee was good and the to go cup was offered without me asking for it. Another positive bonus.
… moreSharina Preston
Such a cute little diner! Shout out to Paxton! Give him a raise! He treated us so kind and entertained our questions and was so attentive! He is doing a great job! Our food was good too! I had a salad with blueberries and feta and added some chicken.
… moreAshley M Conger
Small. Quaint. Loud. Busy.
Sunday late morning.
Took a while to get seated but we were informed of the wait time.
Waiter was friendly. Good variety of choices. Hard time deciding. Food was great. I’d eat here again. Bacon was fantastic !!
… moreAmanda Myers
Great service and great food. Arriving around 9am we were worried we may have to wait, but were pleasantly surprised there were a few seats available at the bar. The server was attentive and friendly, always keeping our coffee and water full. I had the truck stop and my partner had the huevos ranchero. Both dishes were delicious! Will be back for some of the amazing looking pie!
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