Guidebook for Lawrence
Food Scene
Lawrence Beer Company
826 Pennsylvania StWonderful brunch on weekends! Try the “In a Pickle” martini or a mimosa flight!
36 locals recommend
Merchants Pub and Plate
746 Massachusetts St Wonderful brunch on weekends! Try the “In a Pickle” martini or a mimosa flight!
1900 Barker Bakery and Cafe
1900 Barker AveTry a Chocolate Croissant!
The original craft brewer in the State of Kansas. Go for the Onion Rings as an appetizer and the Cheddar Ale Soup for something comforting and original!
65 locals recommend
Free State Brewing Company
636 Massachusetts StThe original craft brewer in the State of Kansas. Go for the Onion Rings as an appetizer and the Cheddar Ale Soup for something comforting and original!
Try a Rock Chalk Raspberry Wheat beer! Get "The Bill Self" to eat...a delicious combination of homemade shells and white cheese topped with buffalo style chicken tenders.
11 locals recommend
23rd Street Brewery
3512 Clinton ParkwayTry a Rock Chalk Raspberry Wheat beer! Get "The Bill Self" to eat...a delicious combination of homemade shells and white cheese topped with buffalo style chicken tenders.
Pepperjack Bites for an appetizer! Then get some of their awesome pizza, or burgers!
6 locals recommend
Johnny's Tavern West
721 Wakarusa Dr Pepperjack Bites for an appetizer! Then get some of their awesome pizza, or burgers!
Zen Zero
811 Massachusetts StEvery table gets a small cheese dip along with chips and salsa when they dine!
6 locals recommend
El Potro
3333 Iowa StEvery table gets a small cheese dip along with chips and salsa when they dine!
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant
1819 W 23rd StRamen Bowls
918 Massachusetts StBest Burgers in town! Try the sweet potato fries with marshmallow dipping sauce!
24 locals recommend
The Burger Stand at The Casbah
803 Massachusetts StBest Burgers in town! Try the sweet potato fries with marshmallow dipping sauce!
Great breakfast! Try the French Toast. David's Blend is my favorite coffee.
11 locals recommend
Milton's Café
901 New Hampshire StGreat breakfast! Try the French Toast. David's Blend is my favorite coffee.
Great place for breakfast or lunch! Love the biscuits and gravy and the omelettes are fantastic. They have a unique item- homemade marshmallows! Give them a try!
30 locals recommend
The Roost
920 Massachusetts StGreat place for breakfast or lunch! Love the biscuits and gravy and the omelettes are fantastic. They have a unique item- homemade marshmallows! Give them a try!
Oysters, Wings, Burgers! Classic bar food. Decorate a dollar bill to hang on the wall.
Jefferson's Restaurant
743 Massachusetts StOysters, Wings, Burgers! Classic bar food. Decorate a dollar bill to hang on the wall.
Go here for the homemade Ice Cream Brownie Sandwiches and fudge sauce if for nothing else! Also has a full bar, and is located inside The Oread Hotel which overlooks not only the KU campus, but most of Lawrence.
Bird Dog Bar at The Oread
1200 Oread AveGo here for the homemade Ice Cream Brownie Sandwiches and fudge sauce if for nothing else! Also has a full bar, and is located inside The Oread Hotel which overlooks not only the KU campus, but most of Lawrence.
This new brewery in town has pizza, salad, and hoagies! Try the Fifi pizza! It's my favorite. The beer is brewed on site and they have many options!
7 locals recommend
Fields & Ivy Brewery
706 E 23rd StThis new brewery in town has pizza, salad, and hoagies! Try the Fifi pizza! It's my favorite. The beer is brewed on site and they have many options!
Wine Dive + Kitchen
715 Restaurant
715 Massachusetts StThe Basil Leaf Café
801 W 9th StPapa Kenos Pizzeria
837 Massachusetts StLimestone Pizza•Kitchen•Bar
814 Massachusetts StGet the Bubbles and Oysters on the Happy Hour special!
10 locals recommend
Mass St. Fish House & Raw Bar
719 Massachusetts StGet the Bubbles and Oysters on the Happy Hour special!
Homemade ice cream! Rock Choc(olate) Jayhawk is my fave!
15 locals recommend
Sylas and Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream
1101 Massachusetts StHomemade ice cream! Rock Choc(olate) Jayhawk is my fave!
Drinks & Nightlife
Replay Lounge
946 Massachusetts StThe Granada
1020 Massachusetts StRed Lyon Tavern
944 Massachusetts StJohnny's Tavern
401 N 2nd StThe Bottleneck
737 New Hampshire StBest hole in the wall, dive bar in town! They have the very best Bloody Mary's, and also large Schooners of beer to drink! TAKE CASH!
Louise's West
1307 W 7th StBest hole in the wall, dive bar in town! They have the very best Bloody Mary's, and also large Schooners of beer to drink! TAKE CASH!
Local bar with a couple pool tables, and an upstairs space that includes a large outdoor patio with heaters. Try a Schooner of beer!
Louise's Bar
1009 Massachusetts StLocal bar with a couple pool tables, and an upstairs space that includes a large outdoor patio with heaters. Try a Schooner of beer!
The Wheel
507 W 14th StIconic Lawrence bar near the KU Campus. Try the pizza!
John Brown Underground
7 E 7th StCraft cocktails!
The Sandbar
17 E 8th StLucia Beer Garden & Grill
1016 Massachusetts StLogie’s on Mass
Very popular student bar and hangout. Rooftop bar is unique and fun!
LOCAL
Craving a cocktail? These are house made and on tap!
Parks & Nature
Prairie Park Nature Center
2730 Harper StSouth Park Gazebo
1198 Massachusetts StBuford M. Watson Jr. Park
727 Kentucky StClinton Lake
Clinton State Park
798 N 1415 RdLone Star Lake Park
Potter Lake
The small lake on KU's campus
Less than two blocks away, you can find a park with a paved trail that travels from 11th Street South toward the Wetlands. Get in a lovely walk or jog. If you take it from the dead end at 14th Street off Haskell, all the way to 23rd Street and back it is approximately 2 miles round trip.
Burroughs Creek Park
900 E 15th StLess than two blocks away, you can find a park with a paved trail that travels from 11th Street South toward the Wetlands. Get in a lovely walk or jog. If you take it from the dead end at 14th Street off Haskell, all the way to 23rd Street and back it is approximately 2 miles round trip.
Arts & Culture
Watkins Museum of History
1047 Massachusetts StSpencer Museum of Art station
Located on KU's campus, the Lied Center hosts a bevy of art and cultural events year round.
14 locals recommend
Lied Center of Kansas
1600 Stewart DrLocated on KU's campus, the Lied Center hosts a bevy of art and cultural events year round.
KU Natural History Museum--Dyche Hall
1345 Jayhawk BlvdShopping
Massachusetts Street
Cottins Hardware & Rental
1832 Massachusetts StLocal Hardware store
Waxman Candles, Inc.
609 Massachusetts StAmazing candle and gift store that has been around for decades! Check it out!
Eccentricity Womens Clothing
716 Massachusetts StA great place to get boutique women’s clothing and great gifts!
Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop
804 Massachusetts StShopping but also a great place to grab coffee or food at their café!
Sightseeing
University of Kansas
1450 Jayhawk BlvdVisit the iconic Allen Fieldhouse where the Kansas Jayhawks play basketball in this historic venue.
25 locals recommend
Allen Fieldhouse
1651 Naismith DrVisit the iconic Allen Fieldhouse where the Kansas Jayhawks play basketball in this historic venue.
See where the original rules of basketball, written by James Naismith himself, are housed.
Booth Family Hall of Athletics
1651 Naismith DrSee where the original rules of basketball, written by James Naismith himself, are housed.
Essentials
Dillons Food Store
1740 Massachusetts StHy-Vee
3504 Clinton PkwyCheckers Foods
2300 Louisiana StOn The Rocks
1818 Massachusetts StLiquor Store
Myers Retail Liquor
902 W 23rd StLiquor Store with a drive up window!
ALDI
3025 Iowa St