Food & Drink: Local Flavors

There’s plenty to love about Emporia’s food scene. With a diverse population, our locals cook up authentic cuisine from a range of cultures to tantalize your taste buds.

Good Eats

UNION STREET SOCIAL (225 E 6th Ave) is described as half speakeasy and half grandma’s basement. This eclectic new eatery features upscale cocktails and hip American bistro cuisine. Immerse yourself in Emporia’s Latino culture at CASA RAMOS (707 Commercial St) with authentic Mexican dishes and a full bar. For craft beer, brick oven pizza and more, a visit to RADIUS BREWING CO. (610 Merchant St) will surely satisfy. Dine under a whimsical indoor cherry blossom tree at HAGAYA RAMEN SHOP (1111 Commercial St). Slurp down a noodle bowl with your choice of Japanese broths, or try one of their flavorful sushi rolls. If you’re in the mood for BBQ, look no further than award-winning BOBBY D’S (607 Merchant St). Visitors come from all around to try their famous smoked meats.

The Granada District

Grab a sweet treat and a coffee next to the beautiful Granada Theatre in downtown Emporia. THE SWEET GRANADA (803 Commercial St) gourmet chocolate shop uses premium ingredients to make fudge, truffles and candies daily. GRANADA COFFEE COMPANY (809 Commercial St), has been voted the best coffee in the Flint Hills for 18 straight years. Snuggle up in an oversized chair and enjoy the local vibe in this unique shop.

Food Trucks

Everyone loves a food truck! In between traveling, many trucks here in Emporia are planting roots to create hybrid dining opportunities that shouldn’t be missed. THE DAILY STATION (312 W South Ave) offers authentic Mexican and El Salvadoran cuisine. The atmosphere at night on a beautiful evening is magical! Experience the fusion of American and Mediterranean cuisine at GUSTOSO (1520 W 6th Ave). Fresh ingredients, weekly specials, and a comfortable environment makes this one a must. For something a little farther from the fields, visit MIZUMI’S HIBACHI AND SUSHI (804 W 6th Ave). The newest addition to our exquisite food truck scene offers a taste of the sea right here in Kansas! Be sure to try fan favorite sushi rolls such as the Mizumi Roll and the Emporia Roll. If sushi isn’t your thing, try one of their hot grilled hibachi entrees.

Bourbon Cowboy

Night Life

MULREADY’S PUB (717 Commercial St) serves 23 beers on tap, 70+ bottles of beer, and over 140 combined bourbons, scotches, and whiskies from around the world. Craft beer fans will feel right at home in Mulready’s. The pub also features an outdoor patio and rotating displays from local artists. Right down the street is BOURBON COWBOY (605 Commercial St). This 6,000 square foot, two-level country dance bar and pool hall is a hit amongst visitors and locals alike. THE STATION (402 Merchant St) is a fun stop for nightly drink specials, bar food menu, and a variety of games. The Station also features a large patio and private event spaces for parties. Tap into your inner lumberjack at MAIN STREET AXE COMPANY. Enjoy a cold beer while competing in some good-old fashioned axe throwing. On the northwest side of town near Emporia’s hotel zone, BRUFF’S BAR & GRILL is the place to be. With a full food menu, pool tables, darts, and bar, Bruff’s is the perfect place to end the night before hitting the hay at your hotel.

Don’t miss TROLLEY HOUSE DISTILLERY (502 S Commercial St), one of only 6 microdistilleries in the state. Their tasting room is the perfect place to sip some ’shine or offerings from their full bar including seasonal cocktails. And of course, pick up a bottle of hand-crafted spirits to take home.

Trolley House Distillery