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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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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

BREAKFAST

Judy's Cafe

The sign over this modest brick building boldly proclaims “Judy’s World Famous…

📍 Jetmore, Hodgeman County

PIE

K-18 Cafe

K-18 Cafe is the local eating stop for daily specials—and the pie…

📍 Lucas, Russell County

RESTAURANT

K&M Bar-B-Q

K&M is well known for its barbecue, but the catfish on Tuesday…

📍 Spring Hill, Johnson County

BREWERY

Kansas Territory Brewing Company

Kansas Territory Brewing was created by Brad and Donna Portenier as a…

📍 Washington, Washington County

BURGERS

King's Sandwich Shop

The King family has been serving burgers here since 1955, and they…

📍 Iola, Allen County

RESTAURANT

Kinsley Restaurants

Tom's Kountry Kitchen (US-50); Hen's Hideaway (222 E. 6th St.); Romano's Pizza…

📍 Kinsley, Edwards County

GROCERY

Kiowa Hometown Market

Even buying a few things will support this co-op grocery store, owned…

📍 Kiowa, Barber County

RESTAURANT

Kirkwood & Company

Kirkwood & Company is a result of local investors who came together…

📍 Highland, Doniphan County

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