***** (5 stars)
Excellent barbecue. The half slab dinner was huge; I could only eat half. Good cole slaw, but my favorite side was the spicy beans, which were, indeed, spicy and meaty.
The giant baked potato is also aptly named.
Friendly service.
The Hickory Stik
25 N Main St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
***** (5 stars)
Classic roadside hamburger diner with much more: poboys, Phillies, and many options. Not speedy, but delicious.
Do-B’s
704 E 12th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
***** (5 stars)
One of the most fun things we did on our road trip! Informative and exciting. Well worth the stop.
Strataca – Kansas Underground Salt Museum
3650 E Ave G
Hutchinson, KS 67501
https://www.yelp.com/biz/strataca-kansas-underground-salt-museum-hutchinson-2
***** (5 stars)
One of the best museums I've been to, this incorporates a new facility with extensive exhibits featuring great audio video performances of actors in character that bring the history to life. Then there is a walking tour that takes you through many historic buildings and displays, including actors working in the businesses serving drinks and selling merchandise. Fun for all ages.
Boot Hill Museum
500 W Wyatt Earp Blvd
Dodge City, KS 67801
**** (4 stars)
Good traditional Mexican dishes and combinations and excellent Margaritas. The namesake Margarita with a dash of orange juice was nice and fruity, and the Patron Margarita packed a punch.
The relleno was my favorite item.
Vallarta Mexican Grill
1301 W Wyatt Earp Blvd
Dodge City, KS 67801
https://www.yelp.com/biz/vallarta-mexican-grill-dodge-city-2
***** (5 stars)
This is a classic drive-In with car service. They have a great selection of burgers and sides. I had a corn dog and onion rings, and both were good. Great service.
R-B Drive In
201 E Ave A
Hutchinson, KS 67501
*** (3 stars)
Friendly service and a nice patio dining area are the highlights of this place in the midst of the Colorado Springs tourist area.
The food was just okay, with a very pedestrian Antipasto Misto and somewhat odd Caesar Salad that involved diced meat and toasted bits of flatbread.
The namesake Pizza Rustica was also just okay. The thin, authentic crust was good, but the ricotta was only in one small section, and the pizza overall had very little flavor. We overhead a nearby table chatting with the owner, and they gave exactly the same assessment.
Wine prices are reasonable.
Pizzeria Rustica
2527 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
**** (4 stars)
Nice bakery with good service and coffee. The croissants, while not really Parisian quality, are huge and tasty
La Baguette
2417 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
***** (5 stars)
Nice sandwich and coffee shop. The paninis look really simple but actually have a delightfully complex combination of flavors. I highly recommend both the California and Hawaiian versions.
Brew Unto Others
119 S Main St
Lamar, CO 81052
***** (5 stars)
Very nice hamburger cafe (nicer than a diner) with lots of patio seating. Good burgers and excellent onion rings, fries, and shakes. Very friendly and fast service.
Bolt Burgers + Shakes
6675 CO-165
Colorado City, CO 81019