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BAR AND RESTAURANT

Sugar Shane's Cafe

The pan-seared white fish is the big seller here, but the burgers…

📍 Augusta, Butler County

BAR AND GRILL

Sundowner Bar and Grill

Slow down and enjoy the hand-pattied burgers at Sundowner Bar and Grill…

📍 Speed, Phillips County

BAKERY

Sunflower Bakery

Joanna and Jon Brady have transformed a 1902 furniture and undertaking business…

📍 Overbrook, Osage County

RESTAURANT

Sunflower Soda Fountain

It's a throwback to the old days, and comfort food reigns—meatloaf, cheesy…

📍 Coffeyville, Montgomery County

RESTAURANT

Super Pollo

Don't let the outside fool you. Inside is some of the best…

📍 Liberal, Seward County

RESTAURANT

Sweden Creme

Named for an ice cream machine brand, this former grocery/gas station opened…

📍 Mankato, Jewell County

MEXICAN

Sweet and Spicy

Spicy Mexican burritos and tamales complement sweet donuts, cinnamon rolls, and cake.…

📍 Howard, Elk County

BAKED GOODS

Sweet Creations Bakery

Pop one of the donut holes into your mouth and on first…

📍 Herington, Dickinson County

RESTAURANT

Sweet Creek Diner & Bakery

Their motto tells you everything you need to know about this diner…

📍 Galena, Cherokee County

BAKERY

Sweet Pea's Bakery

Fresh bakes, good coffee, and easy breakfast and lunch favorites—Sweet Pea’s Bakery…

📍 Seneca, Nemaha County

RESTAURANT

Swinging Bridge Cafe

Enjoy the friendly staff and the special—a hand-breaded chicken-fried steak with french…

📍 Moline, Elk County

LIVESTOCK SALE BARN

Syracuse Commission Company

A variety of cattle auctions begin here around 10 a.m. every Friday.…

📍 Syracuse, Hamilton County

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