Our Manhattan Favorites!

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Our Manhattan Favorites!

Good Eats

Coffee shops, breakfast, lunches and dinners.
Specialty Coffee in Manhattan, Kansas Passionate, not pretentious. Quality and ethically sourced multi roaster coffee, craft cocktails, from scratch food & more. A favorite for the college crowd and a great cup of coffee. Drinks later as well.
11 locals recommend
Arrow Coffee Co
1800 Claflin Rd
11 locals recommend
Specialty Coffee in Manhattan, Kansas Passionate, not pretentious. Quality and ethically sourced multi roaster coffee, craft cocktails, from scratch food & more. A favorite for the college crowd and a great cup of coffee. Drinks later as well.
Great locally owned coffee shop that is just around the corner on Claflin. (other excellent locations in Manhattan as well) Homemade bakery items are amazing as well.
8 locals recommend
Radina's on the Hill
2809 Claflin Rd
8 locals recommend
Great locally owned coffee shop that is just around the corner on Claflin. (other excellent locations in Manhattan as well) Homemade bakery items are amazing as well.
Located in iconic Aggieville, perfect lunch spot for salads, sandwiches and other bistro favorites. Excellent choice for coffee and homemade scones as well. Locally owned.
16 locals recommend
Bluestem Bistro
1219 Moro St
16 locals recommend
Located in iconic Aggieville, perfect lunch spot for salads, sandwiches and other bistro favorites. Excellent choice for coffee and homemade scones as well. Locally owned.
Manhattan classic, fresh delicious doughnuts, fun and funky atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
Varsity Donuts
704 N Manhattan Ave
22 locals recommend
Manhattan classic, fresh delicious doughnuts, fun and funky atmosphere.
Excellent local Mexican food located in Aggieville. Pretty small so be prepared to wait. Delicious food and make sure to order a "Nancy". Its a Manhattan drink special!
20 locals recommend
Taco Lucha
1130 Moro St
20 locals recommend
Excellent local Mexican food located in Aggieville. Pretty small so be prepared to wait. Delicious food and make sure to order a "Nancy". Its a Manhattan drink special!
Casual, delicious authentic Mexican food. Great for a big group, fantastic margaritas and order the Al Pastor Tacos. Amazing.
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
2605 Stagg Hill Rd
Casual, delicious authentic Mexican food. Great for a big group, fantastic margaritas and order the Al Pastor Tacos. Amazing.
Iconic downtown breakfast and lunch spot. Expect to wait in line, but it moves fast. Everything is delicious.
29 locals recommend
The Chef
111 S 4th St
29 locals recommend
Iconic downtown breakfast and lunch spot. Expect to wait in line, but it moves fast. Everything is delicious.
It is designed to allow you to enjoy a variety of small portions at your own pace, whether you are flying solo or sharing with a group. So, sit back and relax. Fun and funky. Also has a great little bakery if you need a cake!
33 locals recommend
Bourbon & Baker
312 Poyntz Ave
33 locals recommend
It is designed to allow you to enjoy a variety of small portions at your own pace, whether you are flying solo or sharing with a group. So, sit back and relax. Fun and funky. Also has a great little bakery if you need a cake!
Local brewery. Classy, contemporary brewpub with rustic accents, elevated bar fare & a rooftop patio.
24 locals recommend
Tallgrass Tap House
320 Poyntz Ave
24 locals recommend
Local brewery. Classy, contemporary brewpub with rustic accents, elevated bar fare & a rooftop patio.
Serves delicious NY style Pizza. Great outdoor dining space located downtown.
11 locals recommend
AJ's NY Pizzeria
301 Poyntz Ave
11 locals recommend
Serves delicious NY style Pizza. Great outdoor dining space located downtown.
Fabulous selection of wines. Fun atmosphere and interesting menu. Great selection of appetizers and entrees.
10 locals recommend
Wine Dive + Kitchen
121 N 4th St
10 locals recommend
Fabulous selection of wines. Fun atmosphere and interesting menu. Great selection of appetizers and entrees.
K-State's favorite sports bar and grill. Great burgers and appetizers in a KSU setting!
Powercat Sports Grill
3011 Anderson Ave
K-State's favorite sports bar and grill. Great burgers and appetizers in a KSU setting!

Nightlife

This is the place to go if you looking for a chill atmosphere, great live music, and just a fun Aggieville 'tradition'.
10 locals recommend
Auntie Mae's Parlor
616 N 12th St
10 locals recommend
This is the place to go if you looking for a chill atmosphere, great live music, and just a fun Aggieville 'tradition'.
Iconic Aggieville sports bar. One of the oldest in the area. Good bar food and a historic Manhattan stop.
Kite's Bar and Grill
615 N 12th St
Iconic Aggieville sports bar. One of the oldest in the area. Good bar food and a historic Manhattan stop.
Historic college neighborhood filled with fun and funky shops, food and bars. It's a must visit if you're here on a game weekend! Go Cats!
22 locals recommend
Aggie Lounge
712 N 12th St
22 locals recommend
Historic college neighborhood filled with fun and funky shops, food and bars. It's a must visit if you're here on a game weekend! Go Cats!

Fun Area Activities

Local winery and event venue. Summer outdoor concerts in the vineyard (Thursdays) and also indoor tasting room. Makes their own craft hard cider as well. Happy hour Thursday and Friday 4-6. Open Saturdays and Sundays.
12 locals recommend
Liquid Art Winery And Estate
1745 Wildcat Creek Rd
12 locals recommend
Local winery and event venue. Summer outdoor concerts in the vineyard (Thursdays) and also indoor tasting room. Makes their own craft hard cider as well. Happy hour Thursday and Friday 4-6. Open Saturdays and Sundays.
Ziplines and adventure park just outside of town!
Wildwood Adventure Park
375 Johnson Rd
Ziplines and adventure park just outside of town!
Wonderful museum of the Kansas Flint Hills located in a landmark Manhattan building downtown.
26 locals recommend
Flint Hills Discovery Center
315 S 3rd St
26 locals recommend
Wonderful museum of the Kansas Flint Hills located in a landmark Manhattan building downtown.
Nature trails on the beautifully preserved Konza prairie. Variety of trails for different hiking needs. No dogs are allowed. Please stay on marked trails.
9 locals recommend
Konza Prairie Nature Trail
Konza Prairie - Nature Trail
9 locals recommend
Nature trails on the beautifully preserved Konza prairie. Variety of trails for different hiking needs. No dogs are allowed. Please stay on marked trails.
Delightful small zoo in a breathtaking location right in town! Great morning outing.
15 locals recommend
Sunset Zoo
2333 Oak St
15 locals recommend
Delightful small zoo in a breathtaking location right in town! Great morning outing.
Visit the beautiful, tree-lined KSU campus. Stop and admire the newly renovated KSU union and Hale Library. Walk past the Engineering Complex, the new Architecture and Design building and the new Business building. Take in a show at McCain Auditorium or stop by the fabulous Beach Art Museum.
19 locals recommend
Kansas State University
19 locals recommend
Visit the beautiful, tree-lined KSU campus. Stop and admire the newly renovated KSU union and Hale Library. Walk past the Engineering Complex, the new Architecture and Design building and the new Business building. Take in a show at McCain Auditorium or stop by the fabulous Beach Art Museum.
Check the production schedule and take in one of their great shows. Also houses an art gallery and many classes for the community.
6 locals recommend
Manhattan Arts Center
1520 Poyntz Ave
6 locals recommend
Check the production schedule and take in one of their great shows. Also houses an art gallery and many classes for the community.
If you have time for a hike or bike ride, find Linear Park. It's a trail that has multiple points of entry around Manhattan and is a great ride on a bike or for a jogger.
Linear Park
Linear Trail
If you have time for a hike or bike ride, find Linear Park. It's a trail that has multiple points of entry around Manhattan and is a great ride on a bike or for a jogger.
Beautifully landscaped gardens located on the KSU campus. If you love flowers, this is a must-see!
6 locals recommend
K-State Gardens Fountain
6 locals recommend
Beautifully landscaped gardens located on the KSU campus. If you love flowers, this is a must-see!
Shop the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings in Manhattan. Located on 301-399 Leavenworth St, Manhattan, KS 66502 (downtown). Opens at 8:00 a.m.
Manhattan Farmers Market - Summer
Leavenworth Street
Shop the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings in Manhattan. Located on 301-399 Leavenworth St, Manhattan, KS 66502 (downtown). Opens at 8:00 a.m.
It's not a trip to Manhattan if you don't visit the historic Tuttle Creek dam and park. Canoe and Kayak rentals in season behind the dam. Beach area weather permitting.
17 locals recommend
Tuttle Creek State Park
5800 River Pond Rd
17 locals recommend
It's not a trip to Manhattan if you don't visit the historic Tuttle Creek dam and park. Canoe and Kayak rentals in season behind the dam. Beach area weather permitting.

Favorite Shops

If you need a gift that is out of the ordinary (or a great bouquet of flowers) this is your stop. Local favorite. Lots of fun gifts, cards and flowers.
Acme Gift
1227 Moro St
If you need a gift that is out of the ordinary (or a great bouquet of flowers) this is your stop. Local favorite. Lots of fun gifts, cards and flowers.
Newly renovated after a fire, its a great used/new bookstore in Aggieville. Fun vibe and great coffee too. Definitely a must see. Buy a new used book!
7 locals recommend
The Dusty Bookshelf
700 N Manhattan Ave
7 locals recommend
Newly renovated after a fire, its a great used/new bookstore in Aggieville. Fun vibe and great coffee too. Definitely a must see. Buy a new used book!
Wonderful local art gallery featuring a variety of arts, many Kansans. Pick up a beautiful piece of art today.
SNW Gallery & Custom Frames
328 Poyntz Avenue
Wonderful local art gallery featuring a variety of arts, many Kansans. Pick up a beautiful piece of art today.
"Rooted" is a favorite fair trade market for purchasing all fair trade goods. Located downtown.
Connected Fair Trade
327 Poyntz Ave
"Rooted" is a favorite fair trade market for purchasing all fair trade goods. Located downtown.
Locally owned gift shop with a terrific selection of cookbooks, cookware, salt, oil and gifts. Wonderful customer service and gift packaging.
The Winged Lion
300 Poyntz Ave
Locally owned gift shop with a terrific selection of cookbooks, cookware, salt, oil and gifts. Wonderful customer service and gift packaging.
Our favorite outdoors shop with helpful, knowledgeable staff. If you are an hiker, camper, biker- these folks can help and the selection is great.
The Pathfinder
304 Poyntz Ave
Our favorite outdoors shop with helpful, knowledgeable staff. If you are an hiker, camper, biker- these folks can help and the selection is great.
Locally owned small women's clothing and jewelry store with helpful staff and a nice, but intentionally limited selection of items.
Bling
321 Poyntz Ave
Locally owned small women's clothing and jewelry store with helpful staff and a nice, but intentionally limited selection of items.