Are you hungry, Kansas? We’ve been searching for great restaurants that are a little out of the way, on country roads, and out where no one would expect. We Kansans also really enjoy chicken in any form. There’s nothing quite like biting into crispy and juicy fried chicken for dinner, is there? This delicious hidden gem restaurant in Pittsburg, Kansas is one of the best you’ll find. Come take a look!

Along a lonely lane and between the trees in Pittsburg lies a restaurant you won't want to miss out on — Chicken Annie's!
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Chicken Annie's is a must-have for any Kansan and they've been serving us amazing chicken for more than 80 years.
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They (and others) call Annie's the "Chicken Eater's Paradise," and they're not wrong. Ever since Ann Pichler's husband became disabled in an accident in 1934, she's been serving hot fried chicken and sides to anyone who comes in the door.
The sign will even tell you - this place is something to crow about! Every item on their menu is the perfect pair to their crispy, juicy chicken.
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You'll find they have every type of chicken available from hearts to livers and both white and dark meat. They even serve up delicious fish, if you're looking for a different pair to your bird.

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Their sides are varied as well, and you can't come to Annie's without trying their homemade onion rings.
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In addition to the great food, you'll find that the staff here at this rural restaurant are full of the hospitality and friendly attitudes we love. When you eat here, you're treated like family.
The restaurant serves up a lot of delicious sides with your chicken, too, including spaghetti.
Tristan Hiestand
So, get out there and take a drive to Annie's. It is one of the best in the Sunflower State and their fried chicken belongs on every Kansan's dining bucket list
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You’ll find Chicken Annie’s at 1143 E 600th Avenue in Pittsburg, Kansas. For more information on this hidden gem restaurant in Kansas, visit the Chicken Annie’s website.

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Where else can we find other good places to eat in Kansas?

  • The Cedar Ridge Catering & Banquet Hall in Atchison serves up incredible made-from-scratch meals, including their famous homemade chicken and noodles.
  • G's Frozen Custard in Topeka is family-owned and offers close to 15 unique frozen custard flavors.
  • The Copper Oven Cafe & Bakery in Wichita serves up some of the best egg dishes, sandwiches, salads, and more daily.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other outstanding places to eat in Kansas.

Where can we find other types of hidden gems in Kansas?

  • The Maxwell Wildlife Refuge in Canton is a 2,560-acre sanctuary and home to wild buffalo herds and other prairie animals.
  • The Davis Memorial in Hiawatha is an outdoor memorial with intricate sculptures carved out of Italian marble.
  • The C.W. Parker Carousel Museum in Leavenworth features several antique carousels including the oldest primitive carousel in the country.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other interesting hidden gems in Kansas.

Where can we find state parks in Kansas?

  • Hillsdale State Park in Richland offers great hiking and horseback riding trails.
  • Watkins Mill State Park in Lawson features the only 19th-century textile mill in the country with its original machinery still intact.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other beautiful state parks in Kansas.

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Chicken Annie's Original, 1143 E 600th Ave, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA