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Alchemy Coffee is one of Lawrence.

1. Alchemy Coffee

8.6
1901 Massachusetts St Ste B (at 19th St.), Lawrence, KS
Coffee Shop · 15 tips and reviews

Whit M.Whit Maull: Excellent pour over coffee and espresso drinks. Super knowledgable and friendly staff.

Decade is one of Lawrence.

2. Decade

7.9
920 Delaware St, Lawrence, KS
Coffee Shop · East Lawrence · 17 tips and reviews

Justin F.Justin Fulmer: Cool space. The only Four Barrel serving coffee shop in the Lawrence/KC area I'm familiar with. Great pastries too.

Yello Sub is one of Lawrence.

3. Yello Sub

8.7
1814 W 23rd St (btw Iowa and Ridge), Lawrence, KS
Sandwich Spot · Schwegler · 14 tips and reviews

A F.A F: Order the BBQ chicken sandwich w/ a side of pasta salad.

Wheatfields is one of Lawrence.

4. Wheatfields

8.5
904 Vermont St (9th St.), Lawrence, KS
Bakery · Oread · 42 tips and reviews

Heather N.Heather N: This is the place to go for the best bread in town.... enjoy it after a long run around downtown Lawrence!

Papa Keno's is one of Lawrence.

5. Papa Keno's

8.2
837 Massachusetts St (Near 11th St.), Lawrence, KS
Pizzeria · Downtown Lawrence, Kansas · 23 tips and reviews

Nader K.Nader K: The pizza is great and the toppings are fresh. My favorite has to be a slice with basil pesto, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, and red onions.

715 Restaurant is one of Lawrence.

6. 715 Restaurant

7.6
715 Massachusetts St (btwn 7th & 8th St.), Lawrence, KS
New American Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

A F.A F: Go for the incredible food, stay for the great atmosphere/tunes. Try the steelhead trout. Read more.

Limestone Pizza is one of Lawrence.

7. Limestone Pizza

8.7
814 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS
Pizzeria · 20 tips and reviews
The Roost is one of Lawrence.

8. The Roost

8.1
920 Massachusetts St (btwn 9th & 10th St.), Lawrence, KS
Breakfast Spot · 33 tips and reviews
Merchants Pub & Plate is one of Lawrence.

9. Merchants Pub & Plate

8.2
746 Massachusetts St (Eighth Street), Lawrence, KS
American Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Silverman: Merchants has 30 draft beers as well as 10+ bottles. The well-curated beer list includes a variety of hard-to-find beers from across the country plus selections from Free State and 23rd Street.

Ladybird Diner is one of Lawrence.

10. Ladybird Diner

8.3
721 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS
Diner · 14 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Wood: Vegetable hash is excellent. Heuvos are amazing.

Milton's Cafe is one of Lawrence.

11. Milton's Cafe

8.1
901 New Hampshire St (at 9th St.), Lawrence, KS
Breakfast Spot · 20 tips and reviews

Jessica E.Jessica Engle: What do I not like here?? Amazing, as the lines convey. Get there early on weekends.

Sandwich Bowl is one of Lawrence.

12. Sandwich Bowl

7.0
3514 Clinton Pkwy Ste E (Kasold), Lawrence, KS
American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Joel L.Joel Larsen: Here right now eating my BACON MAC AND CHEESE betta burger! WOW it as they would say is FORKING AWESOME lol I have also had the flying pig ,big dipper, and river bottom .ALL have been great!!!!

Love Garden Sounds is one of Lawrence.

13. Love Garden Sounds

8.4
822 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS
Record Store · 12 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Barr: Ask questions! These dudes & dudettes know their jamz! They will turn you onto something fresh guaranteed!

Free State Brewing Company is one of Lawrence.

14. Free State Brewing Company

9.0
636 Massachusetts St (btwn 6th & 7th St.), Lawrence, KS
Brewery · 124 tips and reviews

Jeff R.Jeff Risley: Drink the Ad Astra with just about anything. It's my favorite.

Henry's Upstairs is one of Lawrence.

15. Henry's Upstairs

8.1
11 E 8th St (8th btw Mass & NH), Lawrence, KS
Bar · 26 tips and reviews

Josh H.Josh Hafner: It's got a very this-clearly-used-to-be-some-dude's-apartment atmosphere. And I like it.

John Brown's Underground is one of Lawrence.

16. John Brown's Underground

7.9
7 E 7th St, Lawrence, KS
Speakeasy · 8 tips and reviews

Honza P.Honza Pobořil: Go there if you want good drinks, beer and food, relaxed atmosphere and helpful service, who know what they sell.

The Bourgeois Pig is one of Lawrence.

17. The Bourgeois Pig

9.0
6 E 9th St (Massachusetts St), Lawrence, KS
Coffee Shop · 53 tips and reviews

Nate B.Nate Bunnyfield: Go to the Pig and order a espresso martini.

Ted's Taphouse is one of Lawrence.

18. Ted's Taphouse

1004 Massachusetts St (10th St), Lawrence, KS
Bar · 3 tips and reviews

Alek J.Alek Joyce: Neat little tuck away bar with a ton of awesome beers on tap. Adding some needed high end flavors to the other joints along that part of Mass

Terrebonne is one of Lawrence.

19. Terrebonne

8.6
845 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Megan D.Megan Do: Hands down the best sandwich in Lawrence. Get the shrimp po'boy and a side of hush puppies.

Ramen Bowls is one of Lawrence.

20. Ramen Bowls

8.2
918 Massachusetts St (between Mass and New Hampshire), Lawrence, KS
Noodle Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Austin J.Austin J: Stop by for happy hour (2-5) and get free gyoza and half priced sake. Then get anything with pork; it's insanely good.

1900 Barker is one of Lawrence.

21. 1900 Barker

8.7
1900 Barker Ave (at E 19th St), Lawrence, KS
Bakery · 9 tips and reviews

Justin F.Justin Fulmer: Everything. Seriously, every coffee and pastry I've tried has been great.

Taco Zone is one of Lawrence.

22. Taco Zone

8.4
13 E 8th St, Lawrence, KS
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

joanhawk ..joanhawk .: Traditional corn tacos with cuisine twist. Recommend chicken mole, chorizo, and Jamaica drink

Port Fonda is one of Lawrence.

23. Port Fonda

900 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS
Mexican Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Manny M.Manny Moreno: New place in town. Love the food and staff is super friendly. Will definitely be back.