K-18 Cafe

Sylvan Grove had been in desperate need of a convenience store for years and along came Hometown…read moreConvenience Store to fill that a year or so ago. Bread, milk, eggs, cheese, lunch meat, condiments, chips, soda pop, beer and a host of other goodies! Remember that this is a convenience store and not a full grocery store so they won't have everything that you would find in a regular grocery store. It does have those extras as you can have pizza made to order! So whether you are short on eggs or beer or just need a "hunk" of pizza and a soda - Hometown Convenience store is there for you from 7 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week.

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

12" Sub Sandwich

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Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Breathe Coffee House

4.6(78 reviews)

45.1 mi

Such a cute coffee shop! Service was nice and fast and there was lots of space to sit and spend…read moretime with family or friends. Coffee was super good and not too strong for me.

An adorable place to come either driving through or visiting hays. You can tell they are really…read moreputting their foot forward to have both modern and old town vibes. I appreciate the simplicity of the menu and pricing options. I did get a large coffee and it is about 6 inches tall, which could have been a mistake but if not I think they shouldn't call it a large. Seating is very cute and so are all of their personal ideas. Great find

Downstairs seating area

Interior

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Sleeve project

The Farm And Odd Fellows

4.8(6 reviews)

44.2 mi

We started off at the coffee shop downstairs--my husband got an iced mocha and I had the blended…read moreJava chip coffee. The iced mocha was really good, a solid 7/10. The Java chip, though, was a letdown. It was advertised as a blended coffee, but it had zero coffee flavor. I ended up ordering a shot of espresso to add to it, which helped a bit. Without the shot, I'd give it a 3/10--with the shot, maybe a 5/10. After that, we headed upstairs to the brewery. The friends we were with were impressed by the huge selection of beers, ciders, and wines on tap. I ordered the margherita flatbread and oh my god--so freaking good. 10/10, no question. I'd order it again in a heartbeat. Everyone else was happy with their food too, and our server was super friendly and really attentive. Overall, great vibes, great service, and that flatbread was the star of the show!

Very cute coffee shop. I had a delicious ham and havarti sandwhich. Not a ton of seating, two large…read moretables in the back with small cafe style tables in front. There is a high chair available but I didn't see a lot of kid friendly food options. My 1yr old shared my sandwich and he seemed to like it. Service was friendly and fast. We'll be back when we drive thru.

Menus include breakfast options.

The brewery, itself. Beautifully done.

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The Mai room. It's very inviting with comfortable seating.

Made From Scratch

4.0(87 reviews)

16.4 mi

The ruben was phenomenal. Totally loaded with corned beef, house made sauerkraut, thousand island…read moredressing and homemade rye bread that is round! I should have only ate half and saved room for pie but couldn't help myself and ate it all.

Absolutely the best fried chicken and the home made pies are to die for. Just off the Interstate…read moreabout 2 miles and well worth the trip. This palce is truely an oasis in the desert!

Bierock

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Waudby's Sports Bar & Grill

4.1(37 reviews)

21.2 mi

I'll be honest: Russell, Kansas, was not on my mental map of places to eat well. But fate (and…read moreYelp) intervened. Suddenly we were pushing open the door to Waudby's entering, notably, through the bar side, which felt charmingly unpretentious in a you-wouldn't-get-this-in-Manhattan sort of way. The space splits cleanly between lively bar energy and a quieter, separate dining room, which I deeply appreciated after hours on the road and approximately twelve internal monologues. Then, the food. Genuinely outstanding. I ordered the Philly, fully expecting road-trip decent, and instead received something delightful, indulgent, and as good as versions I've had in Pennsylvania neighborhoods where people argue loudly over sandwiches. But the true sleeper hit? The cornballs. Please, I beg you, do not pass on them. They are crispy, nostalgic, and perfect. The kind of globs of fried bliss you'll still be thinking about once you're home pretending to only eat salads. Waudby's is proof excellent food exists far beyond city zips, and I would absolutely return. If I find myself in Russell again, this is a mandatory stop. The waitress and servers were absolute sweeties. My friend adds: the homemade ranch dressing was so good, you could almost drink it.

What a great place to hang out. This is a local spot with street parking and a relaxed atmosphere…read more The decor reminds me of an Irish pub. They have lots of TV's to watch sports. We watched the U.S. playing in the FIFA game here on our visit. The service was very good. Staff was wonderful.

Part of one dining area

Pepperjack Cheese Balls

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Exterior view

Espresso Etc

4.2(23 reviews)

21.3 mi

Adorable little coffee shop in the small town of Russell Kansas. The two ladies were so nice and…read moremade me a fresh cup of coffee along with a delicious omelet sandwich. It's nice to see what the Plains are like after being a Floridian since 1975! PS it's really hot here going to be 99 today!

My comments are based on only beverage purchases because we didn't eat there. However, they had…read morewhat appeared to be some tasty options on their menu board. I ordered a pumpkin spice chai tea. Absolutely delicious!!! My husband got just regular black coffee and thought it was a bit weak for his taste. The man behind counter was very responsive to questions. The gal that checked us out was maybe new because she appeared to still be working on service skills. This place is a little more than 2 miles off highway 70 as general fyi. The signage for this place is kinda small- the name is written on the window but not on the awning over it. Plus it shares space with some kind of little store which I would have loved to look around but they were closed. Probably saved me money and time!

Small Town Goodness!

Vanilla Iced Lattes

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Lunch Menu

Midland Railroad Hotel & Restaurant

4.2(55 reviews)

16.4 mi

What an incredible hotel. We ate at the hotel restaurant for dinner, and it was delicious!!! I…read morehighly, highly recommend stopping in for dinner here-- and the creme brulee is a perfect way to finish off the meal. The hotel was beautiful and well cared-for. If you need a place to stay in the area, this spot is a perfect choice. My friend could even see the World's Largest Hand-Painted Czech Egg from her hotel room window!

During one of our previous trips from Columbus to Denver, we did one of the SENCIC BYWAYS in Kansas…read more- running from the town of Wilson on the south to Lucas on the north. While in Wilson, we spotted the Midland Railroad Hotel and Restaurant and decided to arrange the itinerary for our next trip so we could spend the night in WIlson. So, we arrived late afternoon and got checked in. The hotel has been restored to what it was like around the 1920's but with full upgrades including fire sprinklers, air conditioning, etc. Our room was a bit on the small side (1920'ish) but was quite comfortable. The bed was very comfortable and we got a great night's sleep. The was a complimentary breakfast in the morning that consisted mostly of local bakery projects, meats and cheeses. If you looking for modern amenities or a full HOT breakfast, you should stick with the major hotel chains. BUT, if you're into history and histrorical restorations, this place can't be beat. We thoroughly enjoyed our night in Wilson at the Midland Railroad Hotel and Restaurant.

Hotel grounds

Old safe

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Lobby

The White Peacock

4.7(47 reviews)

56.9 mi

Quaint small town coffee shop that checks all the boxes. Friendly fast service. Only thing stopping…read morefrom 5 stars is coffee could have been hotter.

Well worth the stop! We were traveling from KS to CO & took a little detour to get good quality…read morecoffee at AWESOME prices with super great baristas. Love the vibe in this place. We even filled our thermos for later and I'm so glad we did!

"Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much." Helen Keller quote inside white peacock coffee shop

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Pretty mugs by ceramic artist Daisy Friesen -White Peacock tea coffee company - Lindsborg, KS

Paisley Pear Wine Bar, Bistro and Market

4.9(58 reviews)

45.0 mi

We were passing through Hays on a long road trip and stopped at Paisley Pear for lunch. It's in…read moredowntown Hays in a charming old storefront and is clearly popular, as the dining room was packed. Fortunately, there was an open table when we arrived, and we were greeted and seated pretty quickly. It took a few minutes for our server to take our order, but we could tell she was covering most of the tables. Once we ordered, our food arrived promptly. I had a bowl of the tomato basil soup, which is gluten-free and very tasty. My partner had the breakfast plate with bacon, quiche, grapes, and toast, and he enjoyed his meal as well. After we finished eating, we waited a while for our check, but our server was tied up handling to-go orders, so we ended up paying at the bar. Even so, it was still a good experience on what was clearly a short-staffed day for the team.

The vibe hit just right. Good music and attentive service. The menu was a great surprise. It was…read moreway beyond pub food....who does Lobster Bisque and croque monsieur??? The Carmel turtle cheese cake and coconut pie were delicious. Specialist drinks served with large ice ball.

Bar area

Sandwich and soup

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Yum! February special

Main Street Cafe & Bakery

4.8(12 reviews)

80.5 mi

The best breakfast spot with the nicest staff in Central Kansas. Their cinnamon rolls are the best…read morecinnamon rolls I have ever had. Try the homestyle syrup. You won't go back to maple syrup afterward.

Some of the best breakfast and cinnamon rolls I have ever had. My husband and I randomly traveled…read morean hour to Durham to try their breakfast. We barely made it in time, but we are glad we did. The cinnamon rolls are the best we have ever had. They are also different variations of cinnamon rolls such as pumpkin rolls that are tasty too. We also ordered biscuits and gravy, and pancakes. My husband was reluctant to try the homestyle syrup, but you cannot go back to maple syrup after having their homestyle. The biscuits were fluffy and buttery, and the gravy was rich and had plenty of breakfast sausage to give it some bite. We have made the trip to Durham three more times since our first visit. If anybody is in the Wichita or Topeka area, and isn't afraid of a little road trip, go to the Main Street Cafe in Durham, KS!