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Almost Home Cafe

3536 N.E. US-24 Highway, Topeka

As the name implies, Almost Home Cafe features downhome cooking -- "Good ol' trucker food." But don't be fooled by the menu and think only truckers enjoy the homecooked meals for which Almost Home Cafe has become known. A visit to the Highway 24 favorite, near Grantville, proves that locals and truckers alike appreciate the friendly atmosphere and delicious food prepared by the owners who opened the location in 2007. (Updated 3.29.10)

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American Legion Post #1 Capitol 1 Restaurant

3800 S.E. Michigan, Topeka

Capitol 1 Restaurant at Topeka's American Legion Post #1 is open to members (with ID card) on Friday evenings with a limited menu. The restaurant requires reservations 2 days in advance, but walk-in customers are welcome for sandwiches, which include hamburgers, ruebens, chicken strips and clubs. Specials change each Friday and include homemade mashed or baked potato, soup or salad and a roll. For the daily specials check the events calendar on the American Legion Web site at www.capitolpost1.org. (Updated 2.19.09)

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Annie's Place

4014 S.W. Gage Center Drive, Topeka

Annie's Place has been a favorite mealtime destination for casual dining for since the late 1980s. It prides itself on its freshness, whether it is pies and bread or salads. Enjoy a delicious specialty burger and special dessert menu featuring your favorite pies cooked fresh daily. (Updated 3.29.10)

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Applebee's Grill and Bar

5928 S.W. 17th St., Topeka

Since 1992, Applebee's has offered customers a fun, friendly and casual dining experience, along with a wide array of meal options. Stick with classic American favorites like steak and potato combinations or venture for something new on their seasonal menu. For the health conscious, Applebee's offers a Weight Watchers menu of guilt-free versions of their favorite menu items. With a full bar and wide menu selection, Applebee's calls itself "America's Favorite Neighbor." (Updated 3.29.10)

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Applewood BBQ & Bistro

3310 S.E. 29th St., Topeka

Located on the north side of Lake Shawnee, Applewood BBQ & Bistro is a locally owned restaurant that features barbeque classics including ribs and pulled pork sandwiches, as well as new favorites such as smoked chicken quesadillas, grilled chipotle burgers and smoked chicken wings.

Opened in the summer of 2008, Applewood BBQ is family-friendly and offers great-tasting food in a fun, non-smoking and relaxing yet sophisticated environment. (Updated 3.29.10)

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Baby Dolls

5300 S.W. Topeka Blvd., Topeka

Baby Dolls, in addition to being the premier gentleman's club in South Topeka, features a full-service kitchen serving steak, shrimp, hamburgers, chicken and salads. Check out the daily $3 lunch special (there's no cover charge until 6 p.m.) and be sure to pick out a table with a view! (Updated 3.31.10)

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Banjo's Cafe

5824 S.W. Topeka Blvd., Topeka

Banjo's, a staple of South Topeka-Pauline dining since the mid-1980s, offers a casual breakfast and lunch menu that features homemade meals, including the popular biscuits and sausage gravy. The diner serves breakfast all day. Under the same ownership since 2001, Banjo's continues to feature many of the original wait staff, keeping a high rapport with the people of Pauline. (Updated 4.2.10)

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Bill's Diner

2134 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka

Owners Bill Brading and Lee Browning strive to make Bill's Diner a quick, affordable and, of course, delicious destination for diners of all walks of life.

The restaurant specializes in unfussy American favorites, including burgers, hot dogs, chicken fried steak and pulled pork sandwiches. The service is speedy, the help friendly and the food can't be beat. Be sure to try the weekly meatloaf special, made from a recipe Bill's wife has been using for 30+ years.

Look for Bill in the kitchen, grilling your burger to perfection and chatting up customers in the dining room.

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Billard Airport Restaurant

3600 N.E. Sardou, Topeka

For a good time in a casual atmosphere, try Billard Airport Restaurant, which has been serving good ol' hot American food for more than half a century. Leased from Phillip Billard Airport, the restaurant welcomes all Topekans and visitors for breakfast and lunch daily, and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. (Updated 4.2.10)

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Blackbird Espresso Bar and Bistro

4025 S.W. 10th Avenue, Topeka

At Blackbird Espresso Bar and Bistro in the Fleming Place shopping center, your favorite coffees and teas are served by talented and friendly baristas. Plenty of soups, sandwiches, salads and wraps are available for a quick lunch or dinner, including a delicious array of options for vegetarians. A variety of baked goods are prepared regularly throughout the week, and a bar serving beer, wine and cocktails was recently added. (Updated 3.1.10)

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