West

Arby's

5330 S.W. 21st St., Topeka

Arby's has offered an alternative for Americans hungry for something other than a hamburger since the first restaurant opened in Boardman, Ohio, in 1964. Roast beef is the staple of this casual, fast-food restaurant. Chicken sandwiches, potato cakes and Jamocha shakes are a few of the other popular items. This restaurant has a drive-thru. (Updated 3.29.10)

«
MORE INFO

Boss Hawg's Barbeque

2833 S.W. 29th St., Topeka

As its slogan says, Boss Hawg's has been "Horrifying Vegetarians Since 1995" with its delicious barbecue. The casual dining restaurant, located in the Brookwood Shopping Center and attached to Pigskin's Sports Bar, has won numerous state and regional awards, and has placed high in national and international rankings. (Updated 4.5.10)

«
MORE INFO

Carino's Italian Grill

6130 S.W. 6th, Topeka

Carino's Italian Grill features Italian country-style favorites served in individual portions or family-style. Each meal comes with salad or soup. For the family-style foods, enjoy unlimited soup and salad before your entree, which serves two or three. (Updated 4.12.10)

«
MORE INFO

Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant

837 S.W. Fairlawn Road, Topeka

Casa Ramos is a family-owned restaurant featuring a cozy "rise-and-shine" decor, in the words of one employee. Descended from a Casa Ramos chain in California and first opened in Kansas in Emporia, the Topeka store serves authentic Mexican cuisine in a warm, relaxed and festive atmosphere. "If you want a taste of heaven, come to Casa Ramos," manager Alvaro Ramos says.

The family-oriented restaurant serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, while offering daily lunch and dinner specials. On Sundays, kids eat for 50 percent off. There are 99-cent margaritas Monday through Thursday and 99-cent Budweiser and Bud Light draws every day. Don't forget to look for the rubber chicken! (Updated 5.7.10)

«
MORE INFO

China Pavilion

5348 S.W. 17th St., Topeka

China Pavillion has been offering full lunch and dinner buffets, including chicken, beef and pork, in a casual dining atmosphere since 1994. (Updated 5.7.10)

«
MORE INFO

Church's Chicken

3001 S.W. 10th St., Topeka

Church's, which started in 1952 across from the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, features tasty fried chicken without the wait. Today there are more than 1,600 Church's outlets worldwide serving fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, fries and biscuits. (Updated 5.7.10)

«
MORE INFO

Classic Bean

2125 S.W. Fairlawn, Topeka

The Classic Bean features a breakfast and lunch/dinner menu that has satisfied Topekans since 1993. It also features a full coffee bar with its own roasted coffee. The Classic Bean attracts a diverse section of the Topeka population, partially through their dedication to live entertainment. The management features a broad range of blues, bluegrass, acoustic and other forms of musical entertainment designed to appeal to younger and older crowds. (Updated 5.7.10)

«
MORE INFO

Club Orleans

8249 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka

Club Orleans has more to offer than beautiful ladies and a party atmosphere. This gentleman's club also has a full-serve food menu featuring burgers, steaks and much more. So stop by for the scenery, but don't forget to eat! (Updated 6.29.10)

«
MORE INFO

Cook's American Grill

1938 S.W. Gage, Topeka

Cook's features excellent American food -- and especially tasty burgers -- served at the counter. The standard meal is a cheeseburger with onion rings or fries. The onion rings are a customer favorite, featuring light breading while maintaining the true onion flavor. (Updated 5.12.10)

«
MORE INFO

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

1421 S.W. Ashworth Place, Topeka

Cracker Barrel, which bills itself as "Half Restaurant. Half Store. All Country," was founded in Lebanon, Tenn., in the late 1960s to better meet the needs of country travelers. The founder felt that fast food was decreasing the quality and prevalence of roadside diners and sought to start a business to alleviate this problem. From its birth, Cracker Barrel has maintained this dedication to American South style breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites. (Updated 5.12.10)

«
MORE INFO