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3 Topeka grocery stores named among the best
USA TODAY has released its list of the 10 best grocery stores in the United States for 2026. Three of the supermarkets included in the top 10 have locations you can visit in Topeka. USA TODAY 10Best ranked U.S. grocery stores for their value, selection and service. The 10 best grocery stores were nominated by an expert panel and voted on by readers. The ranking was released in early September. Three chains with Topeka locations made the list: Kroger, Aldi and Hy-Vee. Here's where they landed. Kroger Kroger, the parent company of Dillons, came in at No. 10 on the 10best list. Kroger is synonymous with one-stop shopping, offering groceries, baked goods, in-store dining, wine and beer, and even a pharmacy. Shoppers love the enormous selection of items across several departments, as well as affordable pricing on high-quality house brands. Kroger Plus members enjoy even more savings with digital coupons and discounted fuel, said the ranking. There are six Dillons located in Topeka. Dillons operates as a regional division of the Kroger Co., which acquired Dillons Companies Inc. in 1983. The Topeka locations include the following: Cali California Dillons, 2010 SE 29th St. North Dillons, 800 NW 25th St. 10th
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New local coffee shop opens in South Topeka
Deja Brew'd, a new local coffee shop, opened on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at 1122 SW 10th Ave. in Topeka.
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This Beloved Kansas Cafe Is Worth A Road Trip For Its Famous Mile-High Pies And Fresh Treats
Twenty-five kinds of homemade pie can sit in the lineup at once, and the meringue on some slices climbs so high it looks like a dare. That’s a normal day at one busy corner cafe in Kansas. Every crust gets crimped by hand. The fillings swing from peanut butter-chocolate...
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Kiwanis Club of Topeka serves up pancakes to support community
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Fuel up with a good breakfast that helps kids at the same time. Debbie Billingsley and Paul Swanson with the Kiwanis Club of Topeka visited Eye on KE Kansas to detail their upcoming pancake feed and silent auction. Watch the interview to hear about the community...
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Amigos Locos Opens in Topeka With Ribeye Tacos and a Local Menu
Amigos Locos and Cantina opened earlier in October at 4745 NW Hunters Ridge Circle in Topeka, bringing a five-taco “top-shelf” lineup that includes gaonera ribeye, al pastor, quesabirria, shrimp and arrachera, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported. The ribeye taco pairs the meat with grilled Oaxaca cheese on corn tortillas and a grilled poblano, according to the newspaper.
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The Topeka Capital-Journal
Amigos Locos brings fresh ‘Midwest Mexican’ dining
Michelle Rodriguez got her golden ticket and fulfilled her dream of starting a Mexican restaurant. Huston Hospitality owner Scott Huston brought her into the fold and let her work to bring a new dining experience to her hometown. "A golden ticket like Willy Wonka," Rodriguez said. "It was really surreal, just like seeing it and like seeing people eating the food and like seeing my logo on that really big wall. It was really surreal." Earlier in October, Amigos Locos , located at 4745 NW Hunters Ridge Circle , launched. Rodriguez said working with Huston on the project was amazing. "Creating a Mexican bar and grill has always been my dream," Rodriguez said. "I grew up here in Topeka. So, I just knew that there was a love for Midwest Mexican food; if that's a thing." Amigos Locos brings a Midwest Mexican menu As opposed to Tex-Mex, Rodriguez said the menu at Amigos Locos offers a more Midwestern style to the Americanized Mexican cuisine. "I think Midwest Mexican food is exactly what Tex-Mex is with — I think I would say — a lot more homegrown ingredients," Rodriguez said, "We lean into more — what are they (called) — board
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5 Best Restaurants in Topeka, Kansas You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them
Topeka, Kansas — a city where the prairie wind carries stories across the river, where murals bloom on brick walls and the golden dome of the Capitol glimmers above neighborhoods stitched with memory and hope. Here, the streets are lined with Victorian homes and mid-century storefronts, each block humming with the laughter of families, the wisdom of old-timers, and the dreams of newcomers drawn by the promise of possibility.
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After 24 years, Topeka French restaurant closing its doors
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A beloved French restaurant in the capital city is saying goodbye to its customers and the public. Chez Yasu announced the closure on its Facebook page, saying it will remain open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, but Saturday, Nov. 7, will be its final day of service.
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'Chef's Kiss' reopens as a new Topeka catering business
A recently closed Topeka restaurant is rebranding and opening as a catering and events business. Chef’s Kiss Ristorante closed Aug. 30 after only a year in business. The restaurant opened August 2025, serving Italian cuisine, wine and cocktails. The building at 1618 SW Washburn Ave. is now for lease. Head chef Kelli Page said personal health issues prompted her to step away from running a full-time restaurant. Page will reopen next month as a catering and events business operating out of The Woodshed Event Center at 1901 N. Kansas Ave. “Chef’s Kiss (Ristorante) was very demanding of my time,” said Page. “There were times I couldn’t be on my feet, and the restaurant really struggled.” She said running a restaurant required her to work six days a week, which impacted her health. “I had to be there," Page said, "and I neglected my health to the point that I was admitted to the hospital.” Page was searching for a commercial kitchen to fulfill catering orders placed before the restaurant closed when another opportunity presented itself. “It started out as me looking for a ghost kitchen I could do some catering out of," she said. "The Woodshed said that with all
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Topeka 'dirty soda' trailer brings a new drink to Topeka
High Noon Soda Co. opened as a mobile pop-up in August, bringing the dirty soda trend sweeping the nation to the streets of Topeka. Now, Owner Amanda Rice is rebranding under the name Dirty Voltage Beverage Co. and business is booming. Dirty soda recipes typically begin with a soda base mixed with flavored syrup and cream and served over ice. The concept, which started in Utah in the 2010s, has been making its way toward the center of the country over the past decade. “We have seven types of soda and different combos of dirty soda,” said Rice. “We make our own cream, cold foam and soft tops.” A soft top is a thick, fluffy sweet cream foam cap that sits atop a drink. Rice serves drinks in 24 and 32-ounce sizes using bases like Sprite, Fanta and Dr. Pepper. Dirty sodas are priced around $8 each. She also offers Energy Sips, which range between $8-$10. These are made with an energy drink base of Alani or Red Bull. Customers can choose from a variety of flavored cold foam options. According to Rice, Dirty Voltage’s most popular soda creation is the Cowboy Campfire, marketed as “what you would get if
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Gate 36 Eatery, National Association of Letter Carriers hosts fundraiser dinner
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The local branch, Branch 10, of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) held a dinner fundraiser on Nov. 1. The fundraiser was in partnership with Gate 36 Eatery at Billard Airport. Proceeds from the dinner are heading to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). NALC is...
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Younger crowd in Johnny Kaw’s Yard Bar sparks conversation among students
Opinions vary among those of legal drinking age since Johnny Kaw’s Yard Bar opened to 18 and older every Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Aug. 25. Thursdays still require 21 and up to enter; however, older K-State students have mixed opinions about the change.