Last January to March, our magazine encouraged readers to submit nominations for their favorite local restaurants in Kansas. We received more than 100 nominations through our website and social media. The tally left us with some close results, including a three-way tie for the 50th slot. So we took the top 53 nominations and held a daily online voting through May for our final readers' choice list. Here the final twenty top eateries picked by our readers and fans. This list is in no particular order.
- Three One One, Abilene
- Amanda's Bakery & Cafe, Emporia
- Nate's Place, Fort Scott
- The Coachlight Restaurant, Longfords
- Wagon Wheel Cafe, Marysville
- Lopez de Mexico, Atchison
- The Gathering Place, Stafford
- Willie's Sports Pub, Atchison
- Homestead Bakery, Baldwin City
- Aunt Netters Cafe, Lecompton
- Back Alley Pizza, Newton
- Speedway Pizza, Arkansas City
- Saddlerock Cafe, Council Grove
- Subs-N-Such, Manhattan
- HHB BBQ, Topeka
- Mustard Seed, Buhler
- Little Apple Brewing Company, Manhattan
- Trails Cafe, Holton
- Do-B's, Emporia
- Genova's Italian Restaurant, Newton
