This is a dive bar that just serves beer and soft drinks--no liquor. It is a cozy place with a no frills throwback ambiance. It was at about half capacity at 1:30 for lunch. Lots of locals and it's off the beaten path. Seating mostly hard surface booths with one round table with padded chairs that seats about 6-7. The bar has five fabulous padded swivel seats. Service was quick and friendly. Staff were always busy either serving or cleaning. Food was great--much better than I expected for a bar in Dodge City. I had the daily special and it was a way better value than any national chains. read more

Kate's - Bacon mushroom Swiss burger, Weds special for 12.99 - Burgers Near Me - Dodge City, Kansas

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When I arrived there were rustic looking customers with margaritas and bloody mary's in oversized glasses. During lunch the place is quiet and cool, but you can tell by the walls that they turn up at night. Service was immediate and earnest. My waitress didn't ask how I wanted my burger cooked, but it was tastily charbroiled. The chili was savory but not spicy in the least, so if you need heat ask for it. The Chicken sandwich with mushrooms was also good according to my dad. The prices are from 1995 so definitely stop by to save that budget! Cheers! read more

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If you're looking for atmosphere, this isn't it. If you're looking for good food at reasonable prices and good service this is the right place. Chicken wings, burger catfish chicken strips onion rings were all great. Service was exceptional. read more

A little busy at lunch time,but waited on quickly. I ordered hamburger and fries,with coffee. He ordered chicken fried steak mashed potatoes and gravy with toast. Open faced burger,a bit dry ,no real taste an appeared undercooked. Fries looked good but were cold. Big CFS,gravy um ,not good watered down something or other. Mashed potatoes were instant in taste and looks. The CFS was OK he said..was real meat.Tea,colored water. read more

The locals really love this place, I stopped in with my husband and my Dad on a recommendation from my cousin. Both her and my Dad were locals at one time but my father had never eaten here. This place is very homey it has a tight seating area with booths only plus limited bar side seating. The staff super friendly and great table side conversation. I'm a Texas girl so the salsa was not up to my level of good. However my Dad and husband raved about the Catfish said it was perfect I kept stealing their fries because oh my goodness they were so good. I ordered a taco but could not eat the whole thing very good. However, this is not a place to take someone who needs wheelchair parking/handicap parking it was very difficult maneuvering my dads rolling walker in and out of the restaurant plus get him into our vehicle safely. read more

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I had the chicken enchilada plate. The beans and rice were good. It was good I like it. Nice little cafe in dodge city Ks. (Not authentic Mexican but still good) I never had their burgers but they look good! Came during the lunch hour and it had some traffic. Yes, I will be back! Oh, they serve alcohol too! read more

Kate's - Chicken enchilada special at Kate's - Burgers Near Me - Dodge City, Kansas

This is a Biker bar/cafe type affair. Not on the main road so all you see in there are locals. OK burger and mugs of beer. Great waitresses as you'd expect in a place like this. The gal at the Harley place recommended it and it was fine. read more

I'll not return. below average food, missing food that was still on the bill, and the first time we saw the single waitress after ordering on a busy Friday night was when she came to explain they were out of an item ordered (and it was still on the bill). Poor. read more

It was recommended that we come here and get a burger. Good old fashioned burgers and I almost tried that chili burger. It tastes like the burger my mom used to make minus the toasty bun. Stop in here. It will hit the spot. read more

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Enjoyed a local favorite, didn't disappoint on Super Taco special Thursday! The food was especially tasty, friendly staff and on-point customer service. Even got to enjoy a few moments of silence. What a treat read more

Service was quick and good. Food was fixed and delivered quick. Nothing special just an inexpensive burger that's tasty. You can get tater tots with your burger which in my mind is always a good thing. read more

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Wow! Ok so don't pass this place up. The prices were a little high but the food was yummy. It could use some updates outside and inside but that doesn't stop them from making some yummy food. Service was on point! Try the homemade fries and the large tacos, I promise you will not be disappointed. They make their own salsa, it was delicious! Can't wait to come back and grub again! read more

Best burger and a great price in town. Friendly staff and they actually care about their people. Great place for the locals and regulars to hang out and have a meal or a quick grab and go place. KATES its what's for DINNNER read more

Oh my gosh what a disgusting place to eat. I was unimpressed with the interior which felt gross. The exterior is rough. And the food is worst of all. Genuinely disgusting. I actually felt sick after eating. Will never go again. I got the Chicken Fried Steak, did not finish it and felt sick to my stomach. read more

For a little non distinct eatery they serve some great burgers and other fried foods. I love Kates

Have enjoyed stopping by Kate's for many years when visiting family in Dodge City. It's a burger/ beer dive. They are best known for burgers, fries, chicken fried steak and of course cold brews. Change it up and try their Mexican fare. I especially like their beef or chicken tostados. read more

Great stop on our way through Dodge City .... we weren't sure what we would think when we walked in because it looks dive-y from the outside, but we liked the inside and the food was great! I commented to my mom that I liked the chicken sandwich that I got because it was a legit grilled chicken breast.. sometimes I feel like chicken sandwiches at other places are fake or processed but this was a fresh, delicious grilled chicken sammie! Would def go back again! read more

First let me say I love "local", love "dives" and love home cooking....but mostly I love fresh food poked and served well. My visit here included none of the above. The other reviews exalted the burgers here, and traveling through Kansas, I had my hopes up for a stellar burger from prime local beef. I asked the waitress what most folks raved about, she said the cheeseburger, so I ordered a bacon Swiss burger. It came loaded with fries, that were clearly old from a warmer- soft and chewy. Two bites into the burger (on a stale bun), I felt something in my mouth that would not chew. What I pulled out was some kind of thin piece of elastic with a long black hair tangled around it - I nearly wretched on the spot. I called the waitress over, who was appropriately embarrassed when she saw it, and she went to get the woman owner/manager. When I showed her what was in the burger meat, her comment was "I'll tell our vendor - we get everything pre-processed and frozen from them" Her gesture was to say "I'm so sorry, I'll tell the cashier to only charge you half price"..... I literally could not open my mouth to protest for fear of losing what little was in my stomach. The second I made it to the parking lot, I lost it.... So I paid $4 for the privilege of throwing up in their parking lot. This visit may have made it tough for me to ever order another burger anywhere...at least for a while, and it has also made me VERY wary of Yelp reviews. read more

Great little bar and grill. One of my all time favorite places to get food from. They do have limited spacing when busy but the food is always great! Hands down coldest beer in town!! read more

Traveling back east, we checked reviews and decided to try Kate's. It definitely passed the parking lot test. Upon entering, there was no sign to indicate whether to seat ourselves or wait, the un-even floor, the pool table in the middle of the room, the dingy and worn atmosphere should have been a clue as to what we were in for. We sat ourselves in a booth and waited, wondering if we had done the correct thing. Looking over the small, in size, stained, handwritten on, overloaded with items, paper menu, we waited. Our waitress soon appeared ready to take our entire order, drinks, apps, and main course. The beer, on tap, was great! Cold and with chilled mugs. The hand fried chips were crunchy but could have used a pinch of salt. Coming from the chile capital of the US of A, New Mexico, I Always try the salsa. While plentiful, the first taste was of onions. It was as thin and runny as water, with some small pieces of fresh jalapeno and, of course, onion. In much need of seasoning, I added salt, the only thing, besides pepper, that was available to us. My husband said it made it taste better, I barely agreed. The next app, the fried mushrooms, were served in a basket with a small side of ranch. No plate to put them on, no silverware to cut the hot, crunchy schrooms. They were on par with many other restaurants that we've tried them in, but nothing special. My Foot long coney dog came smothered in chile, cheese, and onions, which I love. I added mustard and dug in. What a disappointment! After searching for the hotdog, what I found, and tasted, after having to seriously put some muscle into using to 'steak' knife, was a hot dog the width of my pinkie. Not wanting to be unsure of my impression, I gave a bite to my husband, who normally has little criticism for most foods, HE liked the salsa and schrooms, he declared the hotdog Aweful! His Double meat chile Cheeseburger, which he did not have a choice as to how it was cooked, was smothered with chile and cheese also. But, it was overcooked and difficult to cut through. I'm not sure if the burger or mushrooms were fresh, I didnt ask. We would Not recommend this restaurant. And I wouldn't go back. read more

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Love this place. Especially for lunch. The chicken fajitas are the best! And literally has the coldest beer in Dodge. Seriously, they have an award for it read more

Ask a local of Dodge City where can I get a great lunch, and you will be told Kate's is the place to go. Off the main street and away from all the over priced tourist attractions, is this little diner. The burgers are big and juicy. The price is reasonable (around $5). The fries are fresh and a little thick which makes them soft. My kids loved them but I thought they needed a little seasoning. The service staff is warm and friendly. I can understand why it is a local favorite. read more

Kate's use to have some of the best Taco's in town, recently visited Dodge and stopped by the old haunts. Ordered the Taco and some salsa and chips (which use to be free with Taco), the salsa was some juice with onions and peppers little evidence of any tomato in it. The Taco was limp and no tomato there either. Cheese was hard to find, would recommend either of the Mexican food restaurants in town rather then this place. Quality has gone so far down hill it wasn't worth the money. 32 bucks for 2 taco's, 1 enchilada and some chips and crappy salsa. read more

On a road trip and my husband and I were looking for a place for lunch. We relied on other yelpers to point us to Kates in Dodge city Kansas. It's a bar and Grill and looks like a dive on the outside, but inside it still looks like a dive. My chili burger was just fine. For those of you who care, the chili did have beans in it. It was quite satisfying and way too much to eat. The order of tots was large with more than a couple dozen in the serving. Do not miss the legit onion rings! read more

Kate's - Chili burger deluxe (includes a side---got tots). Burger comes with cheese, but I had them leave it off. - Burgers Near Me - Dodge City, Kansas

Dodge City favorite. Best burgers and (what I affectionately call...) the best greasy tacos! One taco is a meal! Ice cold beer, chill atmosphere and fair prices. If you only try one place in Dodge, this should be it. read more

My wife and I love Kate's. It has a great home town feel. Service is excellent for Dodge. They are very attentive and friendly. The food is great as well. Each day has a different special and the fries are wonderful. Highly recommend this place for lunch. Never been for dinner but willing to try it some time. read more

This is a great local stop in Dodge City, Ks. It's worth wandering off the main strip to find this nice little spot. They have fantastic tacos and burgers. They are also a great stop for your fellow beer drinker or pool player. They have a bar with stools, so patrons can gather either there or at any of the numerous tables around. All I had to do was walk right in and find a seat and my waitress took my order. Very simple place, peaceful when there's not too many folks, and over all one of my favorite places in town to eat and hang out. read more

Nice old bar and grill. I have been coming here for over 40 years (since I was a baby) service is nice and quick and food is typical bar food. Drinks are ICE cold! read more

Good food amazing service. Just a little bit slow for the food but it's nice and hot

I come here for the tacos and onion rings and cold beer. The difference between the taco and the big taco is the size. LOL Try to come here at least once a week. Love the wait staff!!!! Would highly recommend this place! (Even came here as a child when it was The Coney Island!) read more

Large portions, nice staff. It was an awesome experience. The food was amazing and it definitely is the place for calf fries. Delicious. However, the bathroom facility can use some improvements, though! read more

Nice people, decent food and a fun spot. There is not a ton of options in Dodge City and this one worked out just fine. A great place if you want a burger and a beer. read more

When parking lot was full, I knew we had found a good place. I had steak sandwich and onion rings. Yummy! It was filling and priced right. I would go again...if it wasn't 7 hours from my house. read more

Best place in town hands down! Great food , staff and very reasonable prices! Great Family fun experience! Definitely would recommend anyone who is from out of town to come here for a big kates taco or burger! read more

Had the calf fries, not very good, sliced to thin and not very many on the plate. French fries were fresh but under cooked slightly. Service was good and the beer was cold. Wife had the burger and she said it was good. They have a small kids menu. read more

Hand's down, best burgers in town. Cozy bar. Great place for family or a date! Friendly staff and the owners seem to care a lot for their customer's experience here! read more

Visiting family in Dodge City and took everyone to Kate's for lunch. The food was okay (we tried calf fries for the first time and they were great!), portions were very good, service was great, and ambience was spectacular! If you want a local hole-in-the-wall to accent your stay in Dodge City, this is it! read more

This has to be one of the best little hidden gems in the country. The people are so friendly and the food is fabulous. My wife had the deluxe cheesvurger and fried and I had the catfish. Thisbisbthe best fish dinner I've ever had. Fresh and flavorful as I've ever had and I'm including fish frys we've had at home. I can't recommend this placce enough. Forget the tourist traps they have around dodge city. Come on and get some of the best dmfood you will eat. They have daily specials and great beer prices. read more

This is a great place to eat in Dodge city. It has a small town feel but is a great bar/restaurant. I ordered the steak sandwich and they had it done in less than 10 minutes and it was awesome! read more