Any trip traversing the state of Kansas along Interstate 70 could be a delicious one by stopping at these five cities.
Jake and Chet’s Café on S. First Street they serve generous portions of eggs, bacon, hash browns, and biscuits. For lunch the Brazen Bull is known for their steaks and unique sandwiches.
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You can get an old fashioned soda at small town prices at Gibson’s Health Mart Pharmacy’s and sample some wines at Shiloh Vineyard and Winery.
Western Kansas Saloon and Grill serves steaks, seafood, and pastas, and crème brûlée for dessert.
Further east in Hays try the Schwartzbeeren coffeecake at Augustine’s Bakery. Then at Gella’s Diner and Lb. Brewing Co. they have some delicious dill pickle soup you shouldn’t pass up.
Al’s Chickenette is an iconic roadside stand, the oldest restaurant in Hays. They have some of the best fried chicken in the state.
In Manhattan, Bourbon and Baker, has small plates including the chicken and waffle with maple-pecan butter and a fried baloney slider with Dijon and white cheddar cheese.
The Cox Bros. offer championship, award-winning barbecue.
Visit Call Hall, home to the KSU Dairy Bar. This cow to cone establishment’s bestseller is blueberry Purple Pride.
In Leavenworth, visit The Metropolitan Steak House, known for their large portions and freshly made burgers, steaks, and sandwiches.
At Slaps BBQ in Kansas City they cook up tender pork ribs and sweet and tangy beans.
Sheridan’s Frozen Custard has only the freshest ingredients for some decadent cool desserts. These five cities will definitely treat you to the best of what the Heartland offers along with a heaping helping of down home hospitality.
~ Ron Stern, Travel Photojournalist, visit www.globalgumshoe.com for more about Ron.