You'll find lots of delicious choices ranging from locally-owned restaurants and organizations hosting food events with the BKRT visitor in mind.
The Barnard Lions Club's annual fish fry is a popular event featuring fish fried in a secret batter recipe known to only one member of the club. Meal also includes hamburgers, hot dogs, cornbread and cole slaw. The proceeds support many local projects.
Small town cafe and craft shop, where everything is made from scratch. Do you crave biscuits and gravy and homemade ice cream? Nancy will be serving them all day!
Known for their "darn good burgers", sandwiches, wraps, specials and desserts. Iced cold beer will quench your thirst after a day of exploring. Thu 12-8pm; Fri-Sat 12-10pm
Located at the Ellsworth Golf Course, you'll hit a hole in one when you order the beef or chicken sliders. A small menu with bold bites will help keep you on schedule during your BKRT explorations.
Enjoy authentic Mexican food in a family atmosphere with friendly service. You'll have a hard time deciding what to choose from their huge menu. One traveler says it's worth the detour off I-70! Don't forget to order a margarita, considered the best in town! Thu 11am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-9pm
Ele's is a delightful place with a large and varied menu. You'll find everything from appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, Mexican dishes, seafood and desserts. Daily specials look especially tasty including meatloaf, smothered pork chops, and roast beef and gravy. Check their Facebook page for the special of the day. You can also enjoy your favorite beverage from the bar to go with your meal.
Looking for your favorite special coffee and some yummy homebaked goods to start your exploring day? You found it at Hattie Jo's!
Have lunch with local seniors for stories and good conversation. A well-balanced meal is served for only $7 but reservations must be made in advance by calling 785.472.5185. The May menu will be available in April and can be viewed on their Facebook page. Click on Read More below. Meals served from 11:45am-1:30pm.
Smoky Hill CowBelles will be celebrating “May is Beef Month” and serving their famous charcoal locally-sourced grilled hamburgers for $4. They are celebrating their 40th anniversary of promoting beef through education and service. Serving burgers starting at 11am until they run out! Cookout is located at the Hodgden House Museum Complex.
A favorite local hotspot featuring shaved-ice treats, soft-serve flavorburst ice cream, creative layered sundaes, and delicious malts and shakes. Take a break during your BKRT visit or anytime and savor a delicious, cool treat!
The men of St. Peter's Lutheran Church will host their 68th Annual post-Easter Pancake Feed. Enjoy a hearty meal of pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee before hitting the road. Meet Pancake Chef Arlen, who has cooked for 63 of the 68 breakfasts! Free will donations accepted towards mission projects. Accessible entrances and restrooms.
Stop by on Hwy 156 for great short order options like Buffalo Chips, cheeseburgers and home style chicken fry steaks. Grab a beverage and gas for the road. Inside dining room. Breakfast served until 10am daily, and grill closes at 6:30pm daily. Thu-Fri 7am-7pm; Sat 8am-7pm; Sun 9am-7pm.
A homey place where locals gather to eat and visit. Their cheeseburgers and batter dipped cheese curds are popular items on the menu.
Delicious homemade lunches available for plant-based eaters traveling through cattle country. Stair or elevator access to St. Paul’s UCC kitchen located in the church basement. Reservations requested for parties over 8 with at least one day advance notice. Free-Will Donation (Cash or Apple Pay)
Hungry for great Mexican food? The huevos rancheros and homemade biscuits and gravy are breakfast favorites, and the flour tortillas are homemade. Thu 6-9am/11am-7pm; Fri-Sat 6-9am/11am-8pm; Sun 7-9am/11am-2pm
Stone-baked pizza, calzones, Justin’s Famous Cheese Stix, pasta, appetizers, draft beer, and a full bar. A local favorite spot for more than 10 years, all of Biggie's menu is BIG on flavor.
A large menu and icy margaritas comes with fast, friendly service at this new Mexican restaurant. Open daily 11am-9pm.
Free hot dog meal, including chips and drink, served outside Citizens State Bank & Trust Co in downtown Lincoln. Everyone is welcome!
Get out on the road fast with a quick serve breakfast or stop by for their homemade daily special. Check their Facebook page for the daily special offering. Thu-Sat 7am-8pm; Sun 8am-8pm
Grab a snack, cold drink, hot coffee, or one of our lunch specials during your road trip! Thursday is Loaded Homemade Mac N Cheese, Friday is Burger Day, and Saturday is Pulled Chicken Sliders. Sit and visit with one of our regulars before you fill up your tank and head out for more exploring! Thu-Fri 5am-10pm; Sat 6am-10pm; Sun 6am -9pm
Himalayan food in Lincoln, Kansas? Yes! Located next to the Post Rock Motel, this small restaurant has a limited but delicious menu featuring chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, fried rice, chow mein, chicken or pork curry, and momos (dumpling-pictured). Locals also rave about their delicious cheeseburgers! For breakfast choose from biscuits and gravy, omelettes and toast, egg and bacon burritos, and oatmeal pudding. Thu-Sat 7am-8:30pm
Wake up at Violette's with coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, homemade kolaches and cinnamon rolls. Grab-and-go lunch options include wraps, sandwiches and salads. Thu-Fri 7:30am-2pm; Sat 8am-2pm.
If you're needing a bit of energy to keep exploring stop by this food trailer set up on Main Street in downtown Lucas. Order from a variety of snow cones, dirty sodas (different flavored syrups and cream), Italian sodas, homemade gourmet s'mores and gourmet cattle corn (popcorn with white and milk chocolate with sea salt.)
K-18 Cafe is the local eating stop for daily specials and homemade desserts and pie. It's also convenient to fly in for a meal. The cafe is located 200 yards from the 2900' lighted, asphalt Lucas airport! Daily 6am-10pm
You'll have one chance to try the tastiest barbecue in Russell County. Don't miss Barry Maupin's real wood-fired barbecue mobile trailer set up on Main Street in downtown Lucas on Saturday during the BKRT. He's been smoking meats for over 20 years. Popular dishes are the pulled pork and brisket sandwiches, pulled pork nachos and smoked homemade mac and cheese. Just say "yes, please!"
Stroll on in to the new Lucas Community Room and chase down some Walking Tacos to fill your belly.
In addition to enjoying local art you can sample a range of regionally roasted coffees and specialty beverages at this unique art cooperative. Home baked goods, sandwiches, and made-from-scratch soups are also on the menu. Relax in the art cooperative gallery and watch the small-town traffic go by in a newly renovated storefront. Thu-Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 12-4pm (Opening in April.)
Enjoy a long-time favorite of the Lincoln County Fair, homemade breakfast burritos by the Sylvan Senior Center while seeing the recently rehabbed historic building. Add a slice of the popular German Coffeecake, too. Option to dine in or take out.
You'll find all your favorite burger combinations, appetizers, daily specials and homemade desserts. Wash it down with your favorite beverage or a draft beer. Thu-Fri 11am-2pm; Sat 11am-1:30pm
When you combine a beer-making crop duster, a chef who propels regular food into something special, and an old hardware store with great atmosphere, you have just the right landing place for a great evening. Try the beer flights or a full pour of Tail Spin IPA, Barnstormer Brown, or Hotel Oscar Whiskey, and don't forget to buzz in for Sunday Brunch. Thu-Sat 5-10pm; Sun 11am-2pm
This 1899 three-story hotel has been restored to its former glory and offers 28 guest rooms appointed with Mission style furniture, all with private baths. The food has a stellar reputation and there are two dining options onsite: The Sample Room Tavern (Tue-Sun) and The Barn, Kansas Libations Club & Social Room (Thu-Sat). Both open at 5pm Reservations recommended. (NRHP)
Come and feast on a homemade Brat Meal made locally and enjoy fellowship at the parish hall. Meal is provided by church groups from St. Wenceslaus. You can eat in or carry out.
Nearly everything, as the name tells us, is made from scratch—from the jellies to the ice cream. Bierocks, homemade pies, and kolaches are on the menu. Enjoy a German buffet on Saturday and the Fried Chicken Buffet on Sunday. Fri-Thu 7am-2pm; Sat-Sun 7am-3pm
Sloppy Joe meal served at the local American Legion. Before or after your meal, see the legion memorabilia along with the Boy Scout mural upstairs. $7.00 suggested meal donation. Meal from 5:30-7pm and beverages will be served until midnight.
For over 60 years, this quaint diner has been serving burgers, homemade daily specials, ice cream treats and pie. Thu-Fri 11am-7pm; Sat 11am-4pm
Enjoy a cool comfortable atmosphere with daily lunch specials. Locals enjoy our morning pastries and biscuits and gravy to jump start their day. Grill closed on Sunday.
