Must-see restaurants in The Great Plains

  • Kitt's Kitchen and Coffee

    Nebraska

    The coffee beans are roasted in-house here by the Calico Coffee Co. The results are full-bodied and rich. Enjoy your drink in hip surrounds or out on the…

  • Pho Lien Hoa

    Oklahoma

    Many Vietnamese refugees settled in Oklahoma after the Vietnam War in the mid-1970s and many opened restaurants. One of the very best is this otherwise…

  • Upstream Brewing Company

    Nebraska

    In a big old firehouse in Old Market, the beer here is equally big on flavor. The Caesar salads have enough garlic to propel you over the Missouri to Iowa…

  • Wheatfields Bakery Cafe

    Kansas

    This renowned bakery uses a huge wood-fired oven to bake loaves that bring devotees from as far away as Kansas City. It has a full breakfast menu and a…

  • Au Courant Restaurant

    Nebraska

    Farm-fresh fare with a French accent is served in this artful restaurant. The bar is a real draw; after the last meal is served, people linger, enjoying…

  • Ted Drewes

    St Louis

    The south side branch of legendary Ted Drewes is open during the summer. Enjoy the super-creamy ice-cream-like frozen custard and try the mash-up of…

  • Sunnyside Diner

    Oklahoma

    Enjoy the best breakfasts in town at this seemingly traditional diner. But take one bite of the fresh blueberry pancakes or the eggs Benedict and you'll…

  • Snookies Malt Shop

    Iowa

    What better way to spend a balmy evening than enjoying a handmade frozen treat at this old-style neighborhood malt shop? It's so good here that you'll…

  • Clanton's

    Oklahoma

    Clanton's dates back to 1927 and is the place for chicken fried steak and calf fries (a type of meat – don't ask).

  • Harmony House

    Oklahoma

    With fresh-baked cookies waiting for you at the table, pitchers of apricot iced tea and knickknacks aplenty, you may feel as though you've just arrived at…

  • City Market

    Kansas City

    City Market is a haven for small local businesses selling an idiosyncratic range of foods and other items. Ethnic groceries exude enticing smells and…

  • Grove Cafe

    Iowa

    Generations of locals and students have feasted on the plate-covering pancakes at this no-frills diner downtown. The coffee is cheap and just keeps coming…

  • Brookville Hotel

    Kansas

    The family-owned modern Brookville Hotel is modeled on their original restaurant in the namesake town of Brookvillel, which opened in 1870. Meals at the…

  • Boathouse at Forest Park

    St Louis

    Relax with a meal of comfort food (sandwiches, steaks etc) while you revel in the view of Post-Dispatch Lake in Forest Park. The setting could not be more…

  • Peppermill

    Nebraska

    This low-lit Valentine institution, which specializes in hand-cut Nebraska beef, is one of the state's most storied steakhouses. What it serves are thick,…

  • B & B Meat & Deli

    Iowa

    'Keeping Iowans on top of the food chain since 1922!' is the slogan at this hole-in-the-wall store just south of downtown. Enjoy Iowa comfort food such as…

  • Aunt Maude's

    Iowa

    Long-running Maude's is at the quiet west end of downtown. The menu features a lot of seasonal specials, but you can always count on an artfully prepared…

  • Canteen Lunch in the Alley

    Iowa

    Locals have gathered around the horseshoe-shaped counter at this Ottumwa staple since 1936 to gobble down 'canteens' (loose meat hamburgers wrapped in wax…

  • Java Jive

    Missouri

    'The first coffee shop west of the Mississippi' does not disappoint, with an assortment of coffees and teas, sandwiches for breakfast or lunch, and…

  • Tangled Tumbleweed

    Nebraska

    Part home-goods store (with products made by the owner) and part top-notch restaurant, this Scottsbluff establishment has an eclectic menu of fresh,…

  • Clinton Street Social Club

    Iowa

    This swanky 2nd-floor gastropub boasts locally sourced meals and killer libations at the long cocktail bar. Classic movies play on Monday nights and there…

  • Tortilleria Hernandez

    South Dakota

    Immigration from Mexico has been quietly transforming the culture of the Great Plains, and this busy, family-run tortilla factory is an example. Stop by…

  • Vino 209

    Iowa

    With a front that opens onto the street, this stylish cafe is a great place to relax with a glass of wine and watch the Valley Junction action. Or go for…

  • Dish

    Nebraska

    Locally sourced ingredients are combined in spectacular ways at this hip spot with a seasonal menu. The dining room is sleek and stylish, which, along…

  • Little Bohemia

    Iowa

    This cluttered old corner tavern with a magnificent wooden bar has a long list of beers on offer. But what really keeps people coming are two things: the…

  • Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange

    Kansas City

    One of Kansas City's most innovative restaurants is housed in what was once a humdrum 1915 vintage hotel in the Crossroads Arts District. Today it's been…

  • Meers Store & Restaurant

    Oklahoma

    Meers Store & Restaurant is a ramshackle burger-and-beer joint hunkered at the end of a twisty, country-road junction on the far side of Lake Lawtonka…

  • Pappy's Smokehouse

    St Louis

    Named one of the nation's best joints for barbecue, Pappy's serves luscious ribs, pulled pork, brisket and smoked turkey. With fame, however, comes…

  • Scenic Route Bakery

    Iowa

    With a name any traveler can love, the Scenic Route Bakery offers up fabulous coffee drinks and an array of baked goods, from healthy muffins to gooey…

  • Brazen Open Kitchen

    Iowa

    The poetic menus at this stylish amber-lit restaurant in the Millwork District are organized like so: roots + soil, flour + water, farm + fish. The…

  • Mark Twain Brewing Co

    Missouri

    Housed in an old factory, it's the American classics and creative home-brewed beers here that make this Hannibal's most popular spot. The chicken wings…

  • Brasserie by Niche

    St Louis

    This tres bon French-style brasserie has an alluring lineup of specialties including foie gras, steak frites, escargot and all the desserts and cheeses…

  • Northside Cafe

    Iowa

    This old-fashioned cafe on Courthouse Sq made a cameo appearance in the 1995 film version of The Bridges of Madison County. It serves up mac ‘n’ cheese…

  • Java Joe's

    Iowa

    The small menu covers a lot of ground: breakfast pastries (try the 'Dutch letter', a sweet pastry popular in small-town Iowa), sandwiches, Indian dishes …

  • Spillway Drive-In

    Iowa

    This tiny hut from the 1960s is located right on a small beach and the namesake channel that links East Okoboji Lake and Big Spirit Lake. Burgers and…

  • Mama Toscano's

    St Louis

    More grocery than cafe, this corner Hill legend is renowned for its ravioli. Get an order toasted and enjoy it outside at a picnic table (it's table-free…

  • Ad Astra Food & Drink

    Kansas

    American classics done right make the seasonal menus of this stylish Strong City restaurant very appealing. Enjoy great folk tunes, works of local artists…

  • 44 Canteen

    Missouri

    The ever-changing selection of craft brews is listed on a screen at this inviting pub. The food hits every comfort note, and includes elaborate nachos,…

  • Freight House Farmers Market

    Iowa

    Your one-stop year-round source for organic goods, local craft beers and deli sandwiches in an old rail freight house on the waterfront. The two-story…

  • Tavern

    Oklahoma

    This beautiful pub is a top choice in the Brady Arts District and serves excellent fare. The hamburgers are elaborate or you can opt for steaks, salads or…

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