Benton, Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper This restaurant is like dining in the Old West! A horse-backed cowboy directs traffic in the parking lot, while inside cowboys are dishing up all-you-can-eat barbecued beef, brisket, sausage, potato salad, red beans, and peach cobbler. 316-778-2121.

Council Grove, Hays House The oldest continuously-operating restaurant west of the Mississippi, where panfried chicken, brisket, and homemade pies star. 620-767-6537.

Hillsboro, Old Towne Restaurant Enjoy Mennonite specialties such as zwiebach rolls, borscht, German sausage and verenika, just like owner Dorie Thiessen's grandma used to make. 620-947-5446.

Leavenworth, The Historic Skyview Restaurant Sample inventive seafood dishes among the specialties on the menu at this 1892 Victorian mansion. Tiled fireplaces, oak woodwork and antiques lend quiet sophistication to the three dining rooms. 913-682-2653.

Lebo, Beto Junction Truck drivers nationwide voted this 20-year-old red brick eatery just off I-35 tops among 350 truck stops. A 2-pound cinnamon roll costs a measly $1.99. 620-256-6311.

Lenexa, Old Country Bakery Taste-test secret recipes of Croatian creations and baked goods at this little bakery in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood. 800-969-1515.

Newton, Charlie's Restaurant Located at a busy truck stop, this cáfe's salad bar is a popular choice. 316-283-0790.

Pratt, Club D'Est Stop by this restaurant in downtown Pratt for fine dining. Beef is the specialty, particularly succulent fillets and Kansas City strip steaks. 620-672-6116.

Wichita, Jimmie's Diner New on the outside, pure vintage inside. No gimmicks, just good food at good prices. 316-636-1818.

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