Midwest
hays
Sitting right along Interstate-70 in the
western part of Kansas is Hays. Steeped
in Western American history, this college
town is serving up flavors you wouldn’t
expect to find in the middle of a prairie.
The anchor of the Hays food scene is the
2013 Small Brewpub and Small Brewpub Brewer of the Year, Gella’s Diner
and Lb. Brewing Co. Take a glance inside and you will see banner after banner declaring their mastery of craft beer.
Make sure to pair your flight of beer with
one of their great dishes celebrating the
town’s German heritage.
Two doors down from Gella’s is the
Paisley Pear Café. Rotating their menu
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to reflect the season, the café’s quaint
space is the perfect way to break up a
long road trip. After your meal, stroll
around the retail portion of their store
and purchase kitchen appliances and
gadgets to recreate your meal in your
own kitchen.
If top-notch competition BBQ is more
your style, stopping at TK’s Smokehaus is a must. Your meal will come
off a custom-built smoker using 100%
natural wood then topped with TK’s
signature BBQ sauce.
Continue down the historic downtown and you’ll feel like you aren’t in
Kansas anymore when you see
Sake2Me Sushi. Converted from an old
gas station, Sake2Me’s chefs will surprise
you with their mastery of classic rolls and
their own twists on the cuisine. Before hitting the road again, get your caffeine fix
across the street at Breathe Coffee House.
Collaborating with a roaster in Kansas City,
Breathe will give you a big city coffee experience in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Visit haysusa.com to see all of the
incredible dining experiences waiting for
you in Hays.