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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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Jasmin Restaurant

No, you're not seeing double. This small family-owned restaurant serves both Chinese…

📍 Eudora, Douglas County

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JC's BBQ & Grill

From a rib platter and Smoked Brisket French Dip to a Smokehouse…

📍 Junction City, Geary County

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Jeri's Kitchen

Exposed brick walls add to the open atmosphere in Jeri's, known for…

📍 Kingman, Kingman County

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Jerry's Again

The original Jerry's Restaurant opened in 1964 and closed in 1995. Now…

📍 Atchison, Atchison County

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Jet Drive-In

The vintage clock on the roof says it's time to eat! This…

📍 Hugoton, Stevens County

BURGERS

Jiffy Burger

This is one of those throwback places where you just walk up…

📍 Smith Center, Smith County

CUISINE

Jim's Steak & Chop House

The vintage neon sign out front is a clue that Jim's has…

📍 Pittsburg, Crawford County

COFFEE

Jitter's Coffeehouse

Jitter’s may be the name, but calm is what you’ll find once…

📍 Concordia, Cloud County

COFFEE

Jitters in Baldwin City

For more than two decades, locals have been fueling their mornings (and…

📍 Baldwin City, Douglas County

RESTAURANT

Joan's Cafe

Owner Joan Clark treats folks like family and welcomes you to stop…

📍 Stafford, Stafford County

RESTAURANT

Joe's Italian Restaurant

You'll be singing "That's Amore" after dining at Joe's. Like the song,…

📍 Parsons, Labette County

BARBECUE

Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

This giant in the barbecue world started in 1990 when Jeff and…

📍 Kansas City, Wyandotte County

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