Kansans love their food, especially in small towns where it’s one of our favorite ways to be social. Small town restaurants in Kansas seem to have the best food you’ll ever have, but what’s their secret? There’s something addicting about small town restaurants, and it’s mostly a combo of good food and good people. That’s all Kansas needs.
- Prairie Nut Hut - 1306 Quincy St., Altoona, KS
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Shawn McCormick/Google Even if you’re not someone who likes mountain oysters, you’ll find that the tenderloin sandwiches at this restaurant well make up for it. Personally, I order it every time!
- Chicken Mary’s - 1133 E 600th Ave., Pittsburg, KS
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Shu Yang/Google Speaking of favorites, Chicken Mary’s is a great restaurant in southeast Kansas that’s been feuding with Chicken Annie’s for longer than we can remember. No matter which place has your favorite chicken, both are delicious and Mary’s even comes with the option of spaghetti as a side.
- Beethoven’s 9th - CLOSED
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Brian Egbert/Google The American style German food served here at Beethoven’s 9th has everyone wanting more, so it’s a good thing that there’s plenty of food on every plate. The portions are perfect to take home extras for later, whether you get the Jager Schnitzel, german potato salad, or spaetzle. How about all three?
- Lo Mar Drive In - 916 East River, Eureka, KS
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Lo Mar Drive In Facebook Lo Mar Drive In reminds me a bit of Bomber Burger in Wichita, with hand cut fries and burgers that’ll leave you craving it every time you’re in the area.
- Toot’s Drive In - 1251 State Highway 99 # K, Howard, KS
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Kim Denson/Google Toot’s might not be famous for burgers or anything specific, but that just means they give equal love for each item on the menu. Even their sandwiches are amazing!
- LMNO Pizza - 101 S Ohio St., Mount Hope, KS
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LMNO Pizza Facebook Plenty of our small towns have pizza joints, but none are as delicious and locally loved as LMNO Pizza. Not only are they clever with word play, but you’ll find the flavors unique and made with all the love you’d expect from a small town.
- Jim’s Steak House - 1912 N Broadway, Pittsburg, KS
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Deana Fromm/Google Jim’s is just amazing. If you like onion straws and steak, then this is the perfect place for you. There’s not much to say besides how amazing the food is, because that’s all you’ll think about from the first bite.
- L&T Family Restaurant - 1016 Main St., Goodland, KS
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L&T Family Restaurant Facebook Fried chicken and mashed potatoes always makes me feel right at home, but L&T seems to know a secret recipe that I’ve never had before. Whatever it is, it’s magic!
- The Breadbasket - 219 N Main St., Newton, KS
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Breadbasket Facebook Fresh bread and amazing pasta go together like two peas in a pod, and you can find both at this small town restaurant that always makes its way into our hearts (and our stomachs.)
- Down Home Family Restaurant - 1515 N Pennsylvania Ave., Independence, KS
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Travis Rasmussen/Google Down Home Family Restaurant is the most accurate name they could have chosen for this restaurant, because that’s exactly how you feel from the moment you enter to your last bite. Their food feels and tastes like home, which is probably why they continue to be one of Kansas’ favorites.
Of course, after a hearty meal, you’ll want to find somewhere like this Kansas farm town to really settle down and unwind. Maybe it’s time for a road trip?
Robert Gatton/Google
Shawn McCormick/Google
Even if you’re not someone who likes mountain oysters, you’ll find that the tenderloin sandwiches at this restaurant well make up for it. Personally, I order it every time!
Tim Beaman/Google
Shu Yang/Google
Speaking of favorites, Chicken Mary’s is a great restaurant in southeast Kansas that’s been feuding with Chicken Annie’s for longer than we can remember. No matter which place has your favorite chicken, both are delicious and Mary’s even comes with the option of spaghetti as a side.
K S/Google
Brian Egbert/Google
The American style German food served here at Beethoven’s 9th has everyone wanting more, so it’s a good thing that there’s plenty of food on every plate. The portions are perfect to take home extras for later, whether you get the Jager Schnitzel, german potato salad, or spaetzle. How about all three?
Lo Mar Drive In Facebook
Lo Mar Drive In reminds me a bit of Bomber Burger in Wichita, with hand cut fries and burgers that’ll leave you craving it every time you’re in the area.
Toot’s Drive In Facebook
Kim Denson/Google
Toot’s might not be famous for burgers or anything specific, but that just means they give equal love for each item on the menu. Even their sandwiches are amazing!
LMNO Pizza Facebook
Plenty of our small towns have pizza joints, but none are as delicious and locally loved as LMNO Pizza. Not only are they clever with word play, but you’ll find the flavors unique and made with all the love you’d expect from a small town.
Nathan Reetz/Google
Deana Fromm/Google
Jim’s is just amazing. If you like onion straws and steak, then this is the perfect place for you. There’s not much to say besides how amazing the food is, because that’s all you’ll think about from the first bite.
Tinna Pattern/Google
L&T Family Restaurant Facebook
Fried chicken and mashed potatoes always makes me feel right at home, but L&T seems to know a secret recipe that I’ve never had before. Whatever it is, it’s magic!
Jim Nelson/Google
Breadbasket Facebook
Fresh bread and amazing pasta go together like two peas in a pod, and you can find both at this small town restaurant that always makes its way into our hearts (and our stomachs.)
Down Home Family Restaurant Facebook
Travis Rasmussen/Google
Down Home Family Restaurant is the most accurate name they could have chosen for this restaurant, because that’s exactly how you feel from the moment you enter to your last bite. Their food feels and tastes like home, which is probably why they continue to be one of Kansas’ favorites.
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