Breakfast Restaurants in Kansas

When Guy Fieri rolled his red Camaro across the Kansas plains between 2007 and 2010, he uncovered a small but mighty collection of breakfast joints that prove the Sunflower State knows how to start the day right. Four restaurants earned a spot on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, with Wichita leading the pack as the breakfast capital of Kansas destinations.

From the legendary Café on the Route in Baxter Springs—a historic stop along Route 66 boasting an impressive 4.6-star rating—to the beloved Brint’s Diner in Wichita, these Kansas kitchens serve up morning meals that keep locals coming back and travelers pulling off the highway. RJ’s Bob-Be-Que Shack in Mission rounds out the top-rated trio, proving that Kansas cooks bring serious flavor to the first meal of the day.

With an average rating of 4.3 stars across all featured spots, Guy’s Kansas breakfast discoveries showcase the heartland’s dedication to hearty, honest cooking. Though half of these treasured establishments have since closed their doors, the ones still standing continue to deliver the kind of stick-to-your-ribs morning fare that earned them a trip to Flavortown.