These 8 Must-Visit Restaurants In Kansas Are So, So Good

Hey Kansas foodies -- this one is for you! Kansas may not be known for its restaurants, but that's a shame, because the Sunflower State sure is full of incredible places to eat! From little diners and hole-in-the-wall restaurants, to fan favorites and well-known establishments, these 8 must-visit restaurants in Kansas are absolutely worth the extra effort to get there -- we promise.

1. Sommerset Hall Cafe (Dover)

You haven't lived until you've tried a slice of Norma's world-famous coconut cream pie, which, by the way, won Good Morning America's "Best Slice Challenge" in 2008. Grab a cup of coffee, a slice of pie, and plan to stay awhile at the historic old Sage General Store.

Learn more about Sommerset Hall Cafe in our previous article here.

2. Gella's Diner and Lb. Brewing Co. (Hays)

Tucked away inside a brick-and-mortar building in downtown Hays is Gellas and their award-winning brews and foods. (Our personal favorite? The salmon burger with a pale ale to drink... yum!)

Learn more on Gella's website.

3. The Free State Brewing Co. (Lawrence)

Another surefire spot for some stellar food and beer is Free Street Brewing, who believes that "without beer, things do not seem to go as well." We'll drink to that!

Learn more by visiting The Free State Brewing Co. website.

4. Hays House (Council Grove)

Is there anything in this world more satisfying than a hearty, made-from-scratch meal? In short, no... which is why you need to head to the historic Hays House . They've been serving hungry Kansas customers since 1857, and are known for their chicken fried steak.

Learn more about this establishment in our previous article here.

5. The Cozy Inn (Salina)

If you like burgers, you'll love this Salina institution, which serves sliders with "onions and attitude." (Word to the wise: order at the window and eat outside... or you WILL smell like the grill for the next five months. Totally worth it, though.)

Learn more about The Cozy Inn in our previous article here.

6. Olpe Chicken House (Olpe)

If there is one thing that Kansas does extremely well (aside from BBQ, of course), it's fried chicken -- and this little gem in eastern rural Kansas does it the best of all!

Learn more about Olpe Chicken House in our previous article here.

7. Grand Central Hotel & Grill (Cottonwood Falls)

Fabulous food and wine in an elegant hotel with a western flair -- this is fine dining in Kansas! The steak here is phenomenal -- some of the best you'll ever have!

Learn more about this gorgeous Kansas establishment in our previous article here.

8. NuWay Crumbly Burgers (Wichita)

Since 1930, these loose-meat burgers have been a Wichita area favorite for good reason -- they are moist, tasty, and crumble in all the right places.

Learn more by visiting their website.

Obviously, this is just one blogger's take, so now it's your turn to sound off: Which restaurant do you think everyone should visit before they die? Let us know in the comments! And if you know of a restaurant that could use a little love right now, nominate them for a chance to be featured!