9 Hometown Restaurants In Kansas That Will Take You Back In Time

Kansas has so many great restaurants. From the little-known spots to the most romantic restaurants, Kansas has something for everyone. Sometimes, its fun to step back a bit in time and eat at a retro restaurant that takes you back to a time when things were much simpler. Take a look at these 10 restaurants that are like traveling in a time machine.

1. Trail Days Cafe & Museum, Council Grove

Step back to 1861 and dine in this little historic home that was once the last stop for travelers going West. (803 W. Main Street, Council Grove)

2. 324 Speakeasy, Manhattan

We're all glad that we're living in the time of Prohibition, but it is kind of fun to visit. 324 Speakeasy is a fun, "secret" spot. (324 Houston Street, Manhattan)

3. The Barn Restaurant, Burrton

Go back in time to a place where the simplicity of the farm was the way of life. And, the comfort food here is excellent! (307 W Dean Street (Hwy 50), Burrton)

4. Hays House, Council Grove

Kansas' oldest restaurant takes you back to 1857. Jesse James was even once served here! (112 W. Main Street, Council Grove)

5. Retro Diner, Leavenworth

Go back to the 1950s at Retro Diner. Grab a burger and listen to the juke box! (819 S. 5th Street, Leavenworth)

6. Soda Shoppe Cafe, Hays

Delicious old-school meals like meatloaf and mashed potatoes at this retro 1950s cafe. (800 Main Street, Hays)

7. Cozy Inn, Salina

Cozy Inn's been serving up burgers by the bag for more than 90 years. (108 N. 7th Street, Salina)

8. Cardinal Drug Store and Gifts, Chanute

Grab a root beer float at this drug store soda fountain and you'll feel like you're in the 1940s. (103 E. Main Street, Chanute)

9. Brookville Hotel, Abilene

Established in 1870, this restaurant really knows how to serve up fried chicken family-style. (105 E Lafayette Avenue, Abilene)

What's your favorite hometown restaurant? We'd love to hear all about it!