The outsides of these restaurants don’t have a lot going for them in terms of curb appeal, but once you know what’s inside, you’ll never pass by without your mouth watering. All of the amazing food here more than makes up for the underrated appearances. Ignoring what you might read from the outside, come check out what’s cooking on the inside of these underrated Kansas restaurants.
- Exit 14
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Exit 14 Restaurant Facebook This tiny spot hiding out in small town Kansas has a lot of flavors you’ll easily recognize from childhood. Whether it’s chicken and noodles, chicken fried steak, or hot beef sandwiches. All of their food is homemade with a touch of love, just like you’d have at home. Address: 512 Maple Street, Gypsum, KS 67448
- Christy’s Tasty Queen
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Savory Addictions/Google Christy’s is way up in Kansas City, but don’t let that deter you. This joint is just like any small town stop, except they have some of the largest (and tastiest) tenderloin sandwiches ever. Address: 1405 S 55th Street, Kansas City, KS 66106
- Timken Hill Bar & Grill
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David Schrader/Google What looks like a tiny shack you may pass during a drive is actually a place to get giant, mouthwatering burgers like this one. It’s a big meal, so come hungry! Address: KS-96, Timken, KS 67575
- Hometown Cafe
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Hometown Cafe/Google Speaking of small town buildings, this one doesn’t seem like too much from the outside, but makes some of the tastiest homemade pies around. Pair that up with their home style lunches and you’ve got a winner. Address: 11 N Center Street, Barnes, KS 66933
- Back Door Pizza
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Back Door Pizza & BDP too Facebook You probably didn’t expect this easily-passed building to be a pizza joint, but it is! Their pizzas are both homemade and delicious, which is all you need for a good slice. Address: 120 W Union Street, Rush Center, KS 67575
- Crazy R’s Bar & Grill
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zrib/TripAdvisor Another great small town spot that doesn’t look too pretty is Crazy R’s, where you can get a killer pork tenderloin or something more hearty like a steak or burger. Add on some fried sides and you’ll be satisfied with one of our favorite Kansas restaurants. Address: 1618 Main Street, Goodland, KS 67735
- JAC’s Kitchen
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Management This amazing place in Liberal makes some great home made breakfasts of all shapes and sizes. You can enjoy anything from skillet scrambles to french toast and fruit. Don’t go easy on the honey sauce! Address: 1115 N Kansas Avenue, Liberal, KS 67901
- Beautiful Day Cafe
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Elizabeth Cozine/Google On the outside, this cafe looks a little overgrown and not too bright, but on the inside, you’ll find amazing food as well as a miniature library. Address: 2516 E Central Avenue, Wichita, KS 67214
- Center Pivot
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Center Pivot Restaurant and Brewery Facebook Though they’ve got a really nice interior, you might not notice this restaurant from the outside. Inside, they’re cooking up amazing burgers, fried chicken, and serving refreshing craft beer. Address: 300 Main Street, Quinter, KS 67752
Have you been to all of these amazing restaurants? Of course, we know what’s on the inside is what counts the most. If you love small town Kansas restaurants with more flavor than curb appeal, check out this one that serves some of the best chicken in the state.
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Exit 14 Restaurant Facebook
This tiny spot hiding out in small town Kansas has a lot of flavors you’ll easily recognize from childhood. Whether it’s chicken and noodles, chicken fried steak, or hot beef sandwiches. All of their food is homemade with a touch of love, just like you’d have at home. Address: 512 Maple Street, Gypsum, KS 67448
Chris Mallon/Google
Savory Addictions/Google
Christy’s is way up in Kansas City, but don’t let that deter you. This joint is just like any small town stop, except they have some of the largest (and tastiest) tenderloin sandwiches ever. Address: 1405 S 55th Street, Kansas City, KS 66106
David Schrader/Google
What looks like a tiny shack you may pass during a drive is actually a place to get giant, mouthwatering burgers like this one. It’s a big meal, so come hungry! Address: KS-96, Timken, KS 67575
Hometown Cafe/Google
Speaking of small town buildings, this one doesn’t seem like too much from the outside, but makes some of the tastiest homemade pies around. Pair that up with their home style lunches and you’ve got a winner. Address: 11 N Center Street, Barnes, KS 66933
Mike Haglegantz/Google
Back Door Pizza & BDP too Facebook
You probably didn’t expect this easily-passed building to be a pizza joint, but it is! Their pizzas are both homemade and delicious, which is all you need for a good slice. Address: 120 W Union Street, Rush Center, KS 67575
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr
zrib/TripAdvisor
Another great small town spot that doesn’t look too pretty is Crazy R’s, where you can get a killer pork tenderloin or something more hearty like a steak or burger. Add on some fried sides and you’ll be satisfied with one of our favorite Kansas restaurants. Address: 1618 Main Street, Goodland, KS 67735
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This amazing place in Liberal makes some great home made breakfasts of all shapes and sizes. You can enjoy anything from skillet scrambles to french toast and fruit. Don’t go easy on the honey sauce! Address: 1115 N Kansas Avenue, Liberal, KS 67901
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Elizabeth Cozine/Google
On the outside, this cafe looks a little overgrown and not too bright, but on the inside, you’ll find amazing food as well as a miniature library. Address: 2516 E Central Avenue, Wichita, KS 67214
Center Pivot Restaurant and Brewery Management
Center Pivot Restaurant and Brewery Facebook
Though they’ve got a really nice interior, you might not notice this restaurant from the outside. Inside, they’re cooking up amazing burgers, fried chicken, and serving refreshing craft beer. Address: 300 Main Street, Quinter, KS 67752
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