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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 2.19.09)

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Annie's Place

4014 S.W. Gage Center Drive, Topeka

Annnie's Place has been a favorite mealtime destination for casual dining for since the late 1980s. It prides itself on its freshhness, 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 2.19.09)

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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 with 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 2.19.09)

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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 2.19.09)

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Arturo's Mexican Restaurant

105 S.E. 10th, Topeka

Aturo's opened in 2006, offering authentic Mexican foods in a friendly, casual atmosphere. In the downtown business district, Arturo's is a favorite lunch spot with a quick kitchen and staff, making a sit-down lunch fast and enjoyable. (Updated 3.2.09)

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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 $5 lunch special (there's no cover charge until 5 p.m.) and be sure to pick out a table with a view! (Updated 3.26.09)

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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 2.23.09)

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Blind Tiger Brewery and Restaurant

417 S.W. 37th St., Topeka

The Blind Tiger opened in 1995 offering casual dining, "good food, friendly people and great beer." Every day the bar features nine beers on tap, including four handcrafted ales from the restaurant's microbrewery. The restaurant, which can handle large parties and has daily lunch and dinner specials, features midwestern favorites including Kansas City-style barbequed ribs and seasonally available buffalo burgers. (Updated 2.19.09)

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Bosco's

435 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka

Starting in mid 2009, Bosco's offers a fresh new dining spot that owner Craig McCullah says may be the best lunch you can find downtown. He describes the cuisine as new urban American. To check it out, descend below street level into the 1910 building that houses Bosco’s. Inside you’ll find a chef that prepares classy dishes.

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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 2.23.09)

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