Missouri
Just south of Branson in the center of old Hollister, this pub scores with excellent comfort food like barbecue and burgers. The beer and liquor list goes…
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Kansas
The music scene in town is up to college-town standards, and this joint usually has the best of the newest. It's got a dive vibe and has plenty of drinks…
Black Hills
Enjoy a fabulous, changing lineup of the best microbrews from the region in this vintage-style bar, which has sidewalk tables. The wine list is equally…
Iowa
A Millwork District brewery with a range of beers served in industrial-chic surrounds. There's also a long menu of comfort food that runs from pizza to…
Kansas
Downstairs is a moody low-lit coffeehouse with underground tunes and for-sale artwork on the walls. Upstairs is a boho bar popular with Lawrence's edgier…
St Louis
Chemex coffees, loose-leaf teas and a great breakfast menu with many veggie options (try the Vegan Slinger!) make this funky Cherokee St staple an ideal…
Kansas City
This laid-back place off the main drag has good coffee, specialty teas and cheap breakfast sandwiches. Look for comedy, jazz and improv shows at night.
Iowa
Popular with the Writers' Workshop crowd, who debate gerunds while slouched in booths in this tiny boozer. Is that novelist TC Boyle by the door?
Oklahoma
Rich, silky coffee from beans roasted on site at this hipster-chic cafe. Buy some beans to take home.
Oklahoma
With its prominent angular location, this genial pub is a Midtown landmark. Sidewalk tables line the walls outside. Inside, taps along the long bar pour…
Oklahoma
Calling all board-game fanatics: Guthrie has its very own 'table game lounge' where locals gather to rent out classic or modern games and duke it out…
Iowa
With well over 200 flowing taps, this sprawling indoor-outdoor complex downtown claims to offer the world's largest selection of American craft beers…
Oklahoma
A large microbrewery in Bricktown, with revelers splayed out across large rooms enjoying pool, darts and just being spectators. Always hopping and has…
St Louis
A Grove anchor, John's has bar counters inside and out, regular performances and an ever-welcoming vibe. Wednesday is ladies night.
