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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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8 WONDERS OF KANSAS CUISINE

Chicken Mary's

When Joe Zerngast was no longer able to work in the coal…

📍 Pittsburg, Crawford County

RESTAURANT

China's Bar & Grill

Chinese, Mexican, American, and Japanese cuisine come together in a fun and…

📍 Cheney, Sedgwick County

RESTAURANT

Chris' Cafe

Between the exposed stone walls, you’ll find daily specials, sandwiches, wraps, soups,…

📍 Greeley, Anderson County

RESTAURANT

Cilantro's Mexican Grille

Burlington was glad to welcome this Mexican restaurant to their community in…

📍 Burlington, Coffey County

MEXICAN

Cilantro's Mexican Grille

Come in for a good time and good food! Photos@CilantrosMexicanGrille

📍 Lyndon, Osage County

SHOP STOPS

Circle's Pecans and Country Store

Pecan growers since 1990, Circle's has expanded its business to include a…

📍 Parsons, Labette County

BAR AND GRILL

City Limits Bar & Grill

You'll have to loosen your belt for a little comfort after you've…

📍 Colby, Thomas County

SODA FOUNTAIN

City Sundries

A step through the recessed entrance is a step back in time.…

📍 Marquette, McPherson County

COFFEE

Cleo's Floral and Cafe Cleo's

Espresso, smoothies, snow cones, and light lunches are enjoyed amidst the flowers…

📍 Kingman, Kingman County

SHOP STOPS

Clinton Store

A store has existed on this spot since 1908, and current owner…

📍 Clinton, Douglas County

COFFEE

Clive's Staples Coffee Shop & Bakery

Scratch-made scones, bagels, donuts, cookies (local favorites), soups, and even the sandwich…

📍 Sterling, Rice County

CUISINE

Jae's Place

Breakfast is served all day! If you're partial to pancakes, they're made…

📍 Winchester, Jefferson County

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