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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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MEXICAN

Acosta's & Nieto's Cafe

The green chili enchiladas are especially popular at this long-standing Mexican restaurant.…

📍 Hugoton, Stevens County

SUSHI

Ninja Sushi & Steak House

The menu is a fusion of Japanese and American cuisine with friendly…

📍 Garden City, Finney County

COFFEE

No. 7 Coffeehouse

Direct-trade coffees, teas, and this breakfast showstopper—smoked ham and cheese on a…

📍 Wellington, Sumner County

RESTAURANT

Noffy's Sandwich Shop & Pub

Salads, hoagies, and charcuterie boards shine with fresh ingredients and pleasing presentation.…

📍 McPherson, McPherson County

COFFEE

Norm's Coffee Bar

Norm's will warm you over not only with a good cup of…

📍 Newton, Harvey County

RESTAURANT

Norma's Cafe

Sometimes you can find the best burgers in Mexican restaurants and this…

📍 Satanta, Haskell County

RESTAURANT

North Side Pizza & More

Set in a historic downtown building with exposed brick walls, this inviting…

📍 Belleville, Republic County

BAR AND GRILL

NoWhere Grill

NoWhere is a go-to destination for burger lovers—and more—served up in a…

📍 Belle Plaine, Sumner County

BAKERY

Nuthin' Fancy Bakery

This little hometown bakery works hard to bring customers fresh baked goods…

📍 Mankato, Jewell County

8 WONDERS OF KANSAS CUISINE FINALIST

NuWay Burgers

This white-brick, red-trimmed eatery is probably the oldest restaurant in town, dating…

📍 Wichita, Sedgwick County

BAR

Odin Store

Edgar and Sue Jacobs have created a community atmosphere in 'The store,'…

📍 Odin, Barton County

RESTAURANT

Öl Stuga

In this iconic ale house you'll find the locals hanging out, having…

📍 Lindsborg, McPherson County

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