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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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Copeland Cafe

Homemade everything makes everything taste better. That's how the folks at this…

📍 Copeland, Gray County

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Corks & Coffees at the Press…

Corks & Coffees at the Press Room is a wine and coffee…

📍 Council Grove, Morris County

COFFEE

Cornerstone Coffeehaus

A double-horseshoe counter is a fun place to imbibe treats at this…

📍 Seneca, Nemaha County

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Cornerstone of Clearwater Restaurant

A cornerstone for gathering and having a good time inside or outside…

📍 Clearwater, Sedgwick County

COFFEE

Cottonwood Coffeehouse

At Cottonwood Coffee, beans from Hill Top Roaster—roasted by local Dr. Dan…

📍 Lakin, Kearny County

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Country Cabin Restaurant and Cabins

From Oregon (west end of town), 2 miles north on Kestrel. This…

📍 Hiawatha, Brown County

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Country Cafe

This cozy little cafe serves primarily authentic Mexican dishes but includes American…

📍 Syracuse, Hamilton County

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Country Girl Bakery and Market and…

Breakfast and lunch here offer stick-to-your-ribs food such as steaks, pork chops,…

📍 Harper, Harper County

BAKERY

Country Oven Bakery

The Nightengale's son Ashlyn, a well-known baker in the area, opened this…

📍 Marienthal, Wichita County

BAR AND GRILL

County Seat Bar & Grill

Located across from the courthouse, this cool, exposed-brick spot gives you full…

📍 Lyons, Rice County

8 WONDERS OF KANSAS CUISINE

Cozy Inn

Same burger, same location since 1922. And folks love it! With only…

📍 Salina, Saline County

BAR AND RESTAURANT

Cozy's Grindhouse

It’s no grind to spend time here. This lively spot on the…

📍 Humboldt, Allen County

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