• Boondocking Map
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Road Pickle
Menu
  • Boondocking Map
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Home  /  Kansas • Restaurants • Vlog  /  Season 1, Episode 6: Dining in Kansas
11 May 2017

Season 1, Episode 6: Dining in Kansas

Written by Steve Johnson
Kansas, Restaurants, Vlog Liberal, Wichita 1 Comment

Sash and I finally got out of New Mexico and pulled into Liberal, Kansas.

Kansas turns out to be quite a meat lover’s paradise. Even though Texas often is associated with the beef industry, those folks in the Sunflower State really like to dress up a slice of steer and introduce it a sizzling hot grill, so much so, that it’s a lesser-known destination for all things meat.

Places mentioned in this video

Cattleman’s II Cafe in Liberal, Kansas doesn’t look like a place that would do well in metropolitan settings, but in the ag towns of south western Kansas, it’s a well known destination for a wholesome plate of meat and potatoes. Their chicken-fried steak is a stunner. Thick slice of pounded steak, breaded crispy, and then souped into a thick country gravy with a side of mashed potatoes. Just sitting inside the restaurant we could hear other customers calling for this one-of-a-kind piece of Americana.

You don’t taste only the breading like other places that serve chicken fried steak, instead you mostly get a mouthful of steak. The way our grandparents and great grandparents used to eat it.

But we were also told the rib eye steak at Cattleman’s drew in diners from as far as a 100 miles away. To make it right, Sash ordered the Chicken Fried Steak while I requested the rib eye. What came out was a 12 ounce steak prepared the old fashioned way, pan fried in butter. I know that aficionados in the big cities want their steaks grilled over a flame, brushed only with olive oil. But this is Kansas!

You don’t come here for contemporary dining, instead you come here to eat the same way Americans ate 150 years ago. And the price? Yes, it’s old school pricing too, about half of what you’d pay in the bigger cities. In fact, Cattleman’s II Cafe is so old school, they don’t even have a website. You’ll have to just to take Google Map’s word on it…

Link: https://goo.gl/maps/PdYAjMByFJB2

hog wild bbq wichita kansasHog Wild BBQ in Wichita, KS is a local chain with an emphasis on a family-friendly atmosphere, quick service, and awesome Kansas City-style barbecue.

The BBQ is actually quite good here! I had the half-rack of St. Louis style pork ribs, along with beef brisket, and sausage. Sash had the pulled pork. The ribs are the “fall off the bone” type, but laden a good deal of sticky-sweet sauce and a nice smokey flavor.

The sides of mashed potatoes, corn, and cole slaw seemed rather bland, but then again, this is in the heart of the America, and not the spicy-seasoned palates of California that we’re used. We also were disappointed in the small selection of sauces on the table (just mild and spicy). However, Hog Wild BBQ still put its money where it’s mouth is, and that’s the meat. You’ll find great value for your money, along with fast service.

Link: http://www.hogwildpitbbq.com/

Steve Johnson
Connect on Facebook Connect on Twitter Connect on Linkedin

Having first started riding in 1985 on a Kawasaki KZ400, Steve has ridden all across the United States and Canada. He currently travels full time on his Honda ST1300, living wherever he can find a friendly roof. Follow him on, "Motorcycle Philosophy".

 Previous Article Season 1, Episode 5: Trouble in Tucumcari
Next Article   Beagle Crosses the Mississippi River

1 Comment

  1. Pingback: Boom-a-Rang Diner: Bristow, OK - Road Pickle

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

road pickle

I'm a "Man in Black", one of those guys who goes around dressed in black suits, looking for people who were abducted by UFOs so that we can keep them quiet. Sash and I travel around in this trailer awaiting orders from headquarters for my next assignment. I can't show you the details of my work, but I can show you how I live.

Follow us here on Road Pickle...

how to camp for free

Topics

  • Blog (37)
  • Camping (58)
  • Central (21)
    • Illinois (6)
    • Indiana (5)
    • Iowa (6)
    • Minnesota (3)
    • Missouri (1)
  • Destinations (32)
    • Hikes (3)
    • Museums (7)
    • Parks (9)
    • Roadside Attractions (16)
    • Towns (2)
  • Lodgings (2)
  • Northeast (2)
    • Pennsylvania (2)
  • Pacific (53)
    • California (38)
    • Oregon (11)
    • Washington (4)
  • Restaurants (24)
  • Roads (9)
  • Towns (1)
  • Uncategorized (6)
  • Vlog (6)
  • West (71)
    • Arizona (23)
    • Colorado (6)
    • Idaho (4)
    • Kansas (2)
    • Montana (5)
    • Nebraska (2)
    • Nevada (6)
    • New Mexico (3)
    • North Dakota (2)
    • Oklahoma (1)
    • South Dakota (6)
    • Texas (1)
    • Utah (11)

Recent Comments

  • Steve Johnson on Setting Up a 4G LTE Antenna in our RV
  • David Johnson on Setting Up a 4G LTE Antenna in our RV
  • Cori Mills on Free RV Boondocking in Idaho – Shoshone Falls Road
  • Teresa on Sheep Bridge Road, Utah – Free RV Boondocking
  • LARRY PUTNAM on California Highway 25 (Airline Highway)
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact Us

Social Media

  • Connect on Facebook
  • Connect on Instagram
  • Connect on RSS
  • Connect on YouTube
© Copyright 2014. Theme by BloomPixel.