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8 ELEMENTS OF KANSAS RURAL CULTURE

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PIZZA

Reggie's Pizza

The two most popular pizzas? The Overland (Reggie's version of the supreme)…

📍 Greensburg, Kiowa County

RESTAURANT

Renaissance Cafe

The restaurant is housed in a former 1919 Assaria High School, but…

📍 Assaria, Saline County

AGRICULTURE

Reno County Stockyards

If you've never experienced a livestock sale, try it. Amish will be…

📍 South Hutchinson, Reno County

COFFEE

Rhubarb Market at Molly's Mercantile

Order at the counter, then settle into a cozy nook for a…

📍 Hillsboro, Marion County

EXPLORER WAY CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

Ricky's Cafe

Kermit Rickenberg has owned this cafe for more than 50 years, and…

📍 Hanover, Washington County

BREWERY

Riverbank Brewing

A love for community and craft beer inspired Jesse and Deidre Knight…

📍 Council Grove, Morris County

RESTAURANT

Robbins Roadhouse

Stop by for a unique sandwich combinations like the Jalapeño Popper Bacon…

📍 Norwich, Kingman County

BAR AND GRILL

Rolling Hills Bar & Grill

This comfortable and casual spot receives high marks for fantastic food and…

📍 Americus, Lyon County

ITALIAN

Roma's Italian Restaurant

Located in part of the 1912 Pegues Building, once a clothing and…

📍 Hutchinson, Reno County

COFFEE

Roots Coffee Co.

Where a greenhouse once stood, you’ll now find the two-story Roots Coffee…

📍 Yoder, Reno County

BAKERY

Rose's Pastries

For more than 20 years, Rose has been baking delicious rolls, breads,…

📍 Haven, Reno County

BARBECUE

Roy's Hickory Pit BBQ

Come early because it closes when the food is gone! Roy's gets…

📍 Hutchinson, Reno County

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