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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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EXPLORER WAY CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

The Re-Load

Gleaming dark wood floors, a high ceiling, a warm environment, and the…

📍 Oberlin, Decatur County

RESTAURANT

The Roost

Something magical happens here every day—breakfast, lunch, and Bloody Mary's. The breakfast…

📍 Lawrence, Douglas County

RESTAURANT

The Sale BARn

Here you'll find classic and upscale pub food and (in this Swedish…

📍 Lindsborg, McPherson County

RESTAURANT

The Sideline

Out-of-towners and locals alike give thumbs up to the pizza—the dough and…

📍 Kiowa, Barber County

BAR AND RESTAURANT

The Spot and Dining Car

Burgers, sandwiches, and cold beer hit the spot at this bar and…

📍 Herington, Dickinson County

RESTAURANT

The Uptown Cafe and Club D'Est

Try many selections made from award-winning Kansas beef or choose from seafood,…

📍 Pratt, Pratt County

COFFEE

The White Peacock Tea and Coffee…

Gourmet fair-trade coffees, teas, healthy foods, tasty pastries, gluten-free treats, and chocolates…

📍 Lindsborg, McPherson County

BAKERY

Third Street Bakery

Third Street Bakery may be the go-to for donuts, cinnamon rolls and…

📍 Phillipsburg, Phillips County

RESTAURANT

Timbercreek Bar and Grill

Like the big horse rearing up outside this bar and grill, hungry…

📍 Louisburg, Miami County

COFFEE

Tin Roof Pantry and Coffee Shed

Along U.S. Route 56, watch for the big white metal shed. Step…

📍 Galva, McPherson County

ICE CREAM AND/OR CUSTARD

TNT Dairyland

Dynamite soft-serve ice cream treats—banana splits, floats, parfaits, and candy bar shakes—are…

📍 Sterling, Rice County

BURGERS

Toot's Drive In

The burgers and fries are filling, the ice cream is cold, the…

📍 Howard, Elk County

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