Lawrence, Kan. is probably best-known to most of us as the home of the University of Kansas, but the beloved college town has also become a dining destination for Kansas City diners. Just 45 minutes outside of the heart of Kansas City, Lawrence boasts one of the best bakeries in the Midwest and at least a half dozen truly excellent restaurants. Charles Ferruzza and fellow food critics Mary Bloch, Emily Farris, and Sara Shepherd give you a crash course in Lawrence dining. Notebooks ready?
New and Notable
- Pigwich, 2618 Guinotte Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120
- RJ’s Bob-Be-Que Shack , 5835 Lamar Ave, Mission, KS 66202
- The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange, 1924 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108
- Brewer's Sports Bar & Grill, 1120 W. Main St., Blue Springs, MO 64015
- Broadway Butcher Shop, 3828 Broadway St, Kansas City, MO 64111
- Anton's Taproom, 1610 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Best of Lawrence
- Merchants Pub and Plate, 746 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
- Basil Leaf Cafe , 616 W 9th St, Lawrence, KS 66049
- Little Saigon Cafe , 1524 W 23rd St Lawrence, KS 66046
- Wild Pho , 1006 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
- Mexquisito , 712 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
- Milton's Cafe, 901 New Hampshire St. Lawrence, KS 66044
- The Roost, 920 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
- 715 Restaurant, 715 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
- Terrebonne Cafe, 805 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044
- Dempsey’s Burger Pub, 623 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044
- The Burger Stand, 803 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
- Free State Brewing Company, 636 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
- Pachamama’s, 800 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044
