Food Scene
All the food is great, good beer, love the pretzel bread/beer cheese appetizer!
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Radius Brewing Company
610 Merchant StAll the food is great, good beer, love the pretzel bread/beer cheese appetizer!
Do-B's
704 E 12th AveAll the food is good!
Great cinnamon rolls in the morning, great sandwiches for lunch (to-die-for bread!), wonderful desserts!
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Amanda's Bakery & Cafe
702 Commercial StGreat cinnamon rolls in the morning, great sandwiches for lunch (to-die-for bread!), wonderful desserts!
Worth the short drive for the unbelievable food (with gluten-free and vegan options)! You'll need a reservation!
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Ad Astra Food & Drink
318 Cottonwood StWorth the short drive for the unbelievable food (with gluten-free and vegan options)! You'll need a reservation!
BobbyD's Merchant St BBQ
607 Merchant StNot the same as Kansas City BBQ but competes well!
Vault Meats & Cheeses
509 Commercial StCharcuterie
Ichiban Asian Fusion Bistro
1430 Industrial RdGood food and sushi
El Lorito
2144 US-50Best Mexican in town!
Casa Ramos
402 Commercial StAnother very popular Mexican restaurant
Granada Coffee Company
809 Commercial StGravel City Roasters
715 Commercial StIt's all good! Love the fudge. If they have chocolate-covered Twinkies, you'll have to try since Emporia is the Home of the Twinkie! (Seriously good even if you don't like Twinkies.)
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Sweet Granada
803 Commercial StIt's all good! Love the fudge. If they have chocolate-covered Twinkies, you'll have to try since Emporia is the Home of the Twinkie! (Seriously good even if you don't like Twinkies.)
Great if you love diner food! Good biscuits and gravy.
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Commercial Street Diner
614 Commercial StGreat if you love diner food! Good biscuits and gravy.
Folks from out of town always love an opportunity to eat ice cream at Braum's!
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Braum's Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant
1028 W 6th AveFolks from out of town always love an opportunity to eat ice cream at Braum's!
Fanestil Meats Store
4700 US-50Amazing shop with meats, cheeses and more!
Panaderia Progreso
602 E 6th AveAmazing Mexican sweet breads!
Emporia Farmers Market
702 Commercial StGreat spot for local produce and fresh-made food!
Pho BannLao
409 Commercial StSalsa St. Mexican Grill
1120 Commercial StSort of Chipotle-style in building your own burritos, etc.
Chicken House
8 East StWorth the short drive for some fantastic fried chicken!
Drinks & Nightlife
Mulready's Pub
717 Commercial StNo food -- just drinks
Bourbon Cowboy
605 Commercial StTwin Rivers Winery and Gourmet Shoppe
627 Commercial StEmporia Granada Theater
807 Commercial StGreat concerts!
Entertainment & Activities
Largest free zoo in the country! Quick, fun little outing. Kids will love the Sertoma Mini Train ride!
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David Traylor Zoo of Emporia
75 Soden RoadLargest free zoo in the country! Quick, fun little outing. Kids will love the Sertoma Mini Train ride!
Jones Aquatic Center
4202 W 18th AveSightseeing
Emporia All Veterans Memorial
931 S Commercial StThe National Teachers Hall of Fame
1701 Morse RdArts & Culture
Emporia Arts Center
815 Commercial StParks & Nature
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Visitor Center
Kansas 177 ScenicThe Orchard
1128 KS-99Great orchard to pick your own apples and more.
Shopping
Dynamic Discs
912 Commercial StWe're pretty well known for our disc golf, thanks to Dynamic Discs!
Gravel City Adventure & Supply Co.
716 Commercial StHigh Gear Cyclery, Inc.
520 Commercial St