Trail Days Cafe and Museum

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803 Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
Added by Jopie, at 05 August 2015

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• Google User

  07 August 2024

  I highly recommend stopping in this place. The loving authentic care taken in the restoration and passionate historical knowledge is unmatched; regardless of whether you're interested in history or not. You're invited to explore the space or visit the museum next door while you're waiting on your food or after you eat or whether you decide to eat there or not (don't miss the short video at the museum it is REALLY well done).
  The menu is diverse and delicious (we tried the bison and elk meals, Reuben and grilled cheese sandwiches - every one was pleased with their choice), the people were genuinely friendly. The place is decorated with period appropriate items that include notes with interesting information. It is a homey welcoming layback atmosphere that transports you to a simpler time when people would actually sit back and relax a bit.

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• Google User

  13 June 2024

  Our food was good and very tasty and the museum experience was truly inspiring. The owner Ken showed us pictures of how a dilapidated building was transformed. His wife Shirley’s irrepressible spirit pushed her to see the house as a diamond in the rough. The transformation was amazing. The antiques and decor throughout the museum were very beautiful.

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• Google User

  09 May 2024

  This is an amazing place and you will be amazed by the history behind it. The Couple who operate the business here is the sweetest couple I have ever seen. If you are around dont miss to visit this place.

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  14 April 2024

  I think this is one of the most unique places I've eaten at, and it's absolutely amazing. You can tell running this restaurant and museum is a labor of love. From the moment you open the door you step back in time, and I think everyone can find something new to learn whenever they go. This has officially made the list of must go places to take our out of state relatives when they come to visit! The food was fantastic and very reasonably priced as well.

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  30 September 2023

  Ken McClintock and his wife are the owner, chef, grounds keeper, etc. As well as historian extrodinare. The Reuben was excellent and the cherry tea was Devine. Do not be in hurry as this is a true lunch theater of a sort and well worth your time to listen.

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• Anynomous

  17 November 2017

  Very friendly & informative hosts. Impressive restoration of house. Excellent meals. Interesting history.

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• Anynomous

  12 November 2017

  Wonderful food and great service. Also great house to explore.

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• Anynomous

  02 November 2017

  It's a great historical site, the people are friendly, and give a great history lesson. The iced cherry tea is amazing, no sugar and you can taste the cherry well but not overpowering.

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• Anynomous

  29 October 2017

  Great historical food and house. The couple running it are a treasure in their own right. Plan to chat and learn.

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• Anynomous

  08 October 2017

  Our DAR group stopped and enjoyed dessert and history. We have a great time!! Thank you

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• Anynomous

  04 September 2017

  Awesome folks and great eats. I recommend this place!

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• Anynomous

  27 August 2017

  The history came alive through the stories. There was information I never learned in school. Also, the food was delicious.

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• Anynomous

  13 July 2017

  Very nice , delicious food, wonderful antiques

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• Anynomous

  18 January 2017

  Okay so this place is a one-of-a-kind venue. They serve up Neil that were originally prepared back when this part of the country was still being discovered. And the layout of the house to match that of its era is overly impressive. The lady who served us wore an outfit from the period of the house and she walked us through out the layout showing us the museum portion of the restaurant. I chose to give the ham and beans with cornbread a try. It was absolutely perfect.

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• Anynomous

  30 July 2016

  Highly recommend. Great food, extensive menu, friendly, historical building.

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• Anynomous

  12 June 2016

  Really neat little stop if you're in the area. The food isn't too bad and your waiter is a volunteer who tells you all about the history of the area. You are also able to wait around outside and look at some old historical buildings and see lots of local artifacts from the ages inside the little cafe.

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• Anynomous

  04 June 2016

  Shirley and Ken gave us a truly fantastic dining experience unlike any other. The food is excellent and is served with a heavy dose of Santa Fe Trail history as seen from the Rawlinson/Terwilliger home. Each section of the of the menu reflects a distintinct cultural group that contributed to the area history including Native Americans, Germans, and, to our surpise, a 19th century vegetarian community. We had fresh baked bread, roast bison, the 1902 burger, succotash, beans, slaw, cherry tea, and cookies. The authenticity comes with careful consideration of fresh ingredients that translated to utter deliciousness. The house, decor, and property are equally rich in authentic detail.

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• Anynomous

  18 March 2016

  My family was out on a little tour of ghost towns in Kansas, and we decided to stop at this little place while driving through Valley Center. I'm so glad we did! The mix of the food and history was wonderful: everything on the menu had a historical purpose for being there, and everything we had was homemade and delicious! My vegetarian sister was also very happy to see the wide selection of meat free options. There was so much to see and read while waiting for our food, which wasn't a long wait at all, and our server was basically a walking history book! I must recommend that anyone visiting get the cherry iced tea and something with bread, since it is homemade.

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• Anynomous

  12 August 2015

  A MA and PA operation that will warm your heart and teach you a little about the Santa feel trail too while you dine. A fantastic accidental find :-)

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