The Wheel Barrel

06/23/2026

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
❤️Red Revival❤️

-House-smoked pulled chicken 🐓
-Mozzarella
-Smoked Provolone
-Strawberry jalapeno Jam 🍓
-Nashville Hot Aioli 🔥
-Pickled Red Cabbage
-On a Brioche

I’m excited about this one🤤

Yet another week of Orion blessing us with a flavorful creation! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

“This sandwich brings together sweet heat, smoky richness, and a bright crunch from the cabbage.
The strawberry jalapeno jam provides a berry sweetness with a slight kick, while the Nashville hot aioli adds a layer of spice and richness that compliments the pulled chicken and melted cheeses.”

Soup:
-Red beans and rice w/fresh parsley 🌱

“Created in honor of Juneteenth and inspired by the celebration’s traditional red foods and flavors.” 🙏🏼🫶🏻💕💕💕

06/16/2026

🌈✨Pride BBQ ✨🌈
in collaboration with our friend
✨DeAndre Gillis owner of
✨One Love BBQ ✨

-Lime Crema 🍋‍🟩
-Ghost Pepper jack 👻
-BBQ’s Brisket 🐄
-Tamarind BBQ sauce
-Quinoa couscous slaw
-on a Sour dough 🥖

In honor of the love, resilience, and vibrant spirit of our LGBTQIA+ neighbors, we’re donating 20% of all sales from this sandwich to Topeka Pride supporting their mission to build a more inclusive and affirming community. Come grab a bite, show your support, and celebrate love in all its forms.
Happy Pride, Topeka!
🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈HAPPY PRIDE 🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Soup:
Chicken noodle with croutons 🐔
A classic soup to soothe your soul 🫶🏻🫡

06/13/2026

We cant wait!! 😍🤤🤤🤤🤤

This Sunday is another brunch at the wheel barrel, and I wanted to leak a sneak peak at the special for this week.

Hints: smokey, apples, and bread.

The rest is a mystery you will have to come in and discover for yourself this Sunday. We will be open from 10am - 2pm at The Wheel Barrel.

See you there!!

06/11/2026

Now this is the kind of AI Slop we can get behind!
Introducing A.I. Slop, a hazy Imperial IPA from Little House Brewing Company, on tap now.

A citrusy, hoppy beer in one hand or a poorly generated video claiming we have the best burgers in Toe-peka in the other? We're gonna choose the beer every. single. time. 🍻

And even if someone weren't out there doing a little bit of false advertising on our behalf, we proudly stand with the artists, writers, and creatives NOTO Arts & Entertainment District was built to support. Generative AI hurts artists, and we want to see our community thrive.

So come raise a glass with us to keeping it local, authentic, and above all, cheesy. 🧀🧀🧀

06/09/2026

🪾🧺Backyard hero 🧺 🪾

-House smoked brisket 🐮
-Bacon 🐷
-Jalapeno slaw
-Gouda
-Blackberry jam 🌳
-On a bun

I have 5 words for you:
This special will sell out. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
🔥😭
When I tell you we are priviledged to live in a time where Orion and smoked meats exist, i mean it! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
This sandwich is an absolute show stopper.
The tenderness of the brisket, the spicy crunch of the slaw and the sweet of the jam 🤤

Theres no way to be disappointed with this one! 🔥🔥🔥

Soup: Broccoli cheese w/fresh parsley 🌱

Classic, cheesy and superb. 🥦
Another winner this week!!

06/03/2026

June is a time for bb birds, bb veggies, and bb Deegan, as our June employee spotlight!🔦
⛳️🏌🐕🐈
(Mention Deegan and his post to receive 10% off a single food item)

Recently back from his golf-season hiatus, he’s ready to hold down the host stand and give us his best! 📞🔥
You can find him here enjoying the hangover sandy, offering the best seats in the house, and rocking sweet kicks and hair.
😎😎
Deegan is a coming up on a year at The Wheel and We think he vibes great with the team!
🔥🔥

When he’s not in, he’s often out on the green for some tee-time (he just won a tournament this past week!!) ⛳️ indulging in a bit of horror, or at home with his 6 dogs and 3 cats. 🦇🐈‍⬛🦮
He’s a huge fan of all his pets, but spending time with his golden boy, Bear is easily his favorite.
(Who says you can’t have favorites?!)
☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
We adore Deegan, his youthful sass, great sense of shoe style, and we’re super glad he’s putting in the hard work for us! 💪🏼

You’ll see him more often this summer. 🌞🌻
Make sure to say hello, thank you, and wish him a Happy Birthday this month! 🎈
🥳🥳🥳🥳

06/03/2026

❗️🔥Hiring🔥❗️

Hey community!
We are currently looking for enthusiastic people to join our kitchen team! 🔥🔥
We have part-time availability for day and evening crew. ☀️🌑

If you have a passion for the kitchen and making excellent sandwiches then this is the place for you !
Feel free to put in an application through our website listed below 🫶🏻🫶🏻

https://www.thewheelbarrel.com/contact

06/02/2026

🔥Georgian Melt 🔥

-Chicken 🐓
-Motzo & Feta
-Egg 🍳
-Blackberry sauce
-On a Naan

Orion is spoiling us with smoked meats again this week 😍
this gorgeous display is the sweet/rich combo you think it is.
Don’t be afraid to try something new, it’ll prove to be a worthy indulgence. 🔥🔥🔥

Soup: Khar Cho
(Beef stew)
w/jasmine rice
topped with fresh dill & parsley 🌱

When I say this soup is to die for, I mean it.
🪦
A savory and soothing broth, perfectly balanced with beef and rice. Another perfect pair this week! 🔥🔥🔥

05/26/2026

The Pop-over 🥪
-Eggs
-Bacon 🥓
-Jalapenos
-Cheddar 🧀
-Gouda
-Cream cheese
-Sriracha aioli
-on Brioche 🥖

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if two of our savory sandwiches had a baby?
Now you don’t have to,
this week we have the love child of the hangover and jalapeno popper 😍😍

Spicy, satisfying and perfect 🔥

Soup:
-Caldo De Pollo 🐓
w/parsley

Brothy, veggie/chicken-heavy, and soul soothing. You wont be disappointed 🔥🔥🔥

💃🏼🕺🏽

05/19/2026

Big Kahuna 🌊
-Ham 🐷
-Pineapple 🍍
-Swiss
-Honey whipped cream cheese
-on a Brioche 🍞

A fan favorite for y’all! 🔥
A sweet sandwich to get your taste buds going, and another great option for pairing with the soup!
A bit of sweet and spicy for y’all! 🧡💚

Soup:
Chorizo pumpkin 🎃
w/cream & parsley 🌱

Don’t let this combo intimidate you!
It’s
hearty, spicy and a little sweet from the pumpkin.