Trail Days Cafe and Museum
$ • Cafe, Pet Friendly, VeganAbout Trail Days Cafe and Museum
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Sweet & Sour Beets with Onions
Days Cafe Comfort Food
Oven-Fried Chicken
Reuben Sandwich
Bison Pot Roast
Elk Pot Roast
Indian Bread
Cornbread
Schnitzel
Trail Days Cafe and Museum Reviews
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A hidden gem in Council Grove Kansas.
My family & I loved our time at Trail Days Cafe & Museum. The owners are just the sweetest people, and very knowledgeable in the history of the building, town, and Kansas. The food was very delicious and it was overall a memorable experience. We look forward to coming back!
Very nice little spot to learn and eat.
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Trail Days Cafe and Museum offers a unique dining experience combined with a rich historical atmosphere. The owners are very friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable about the history of the building, the town, and Kansas. Located in a carefully restored prairie house, the space is filled with artifacts and trinkets, including a Kaw pictograph on the doorframe, and decorated with period-appropriate items. The menu is diverse and delicious, featuring dishes that reflect the progression of settlers into the area, with recipes true to the time period, prepared and seasoned as they would have been in Council Grove. The food is authentic to the Santa Fe Trail period, and prices are reasonable. Visitors can learn about the area's history and the Rawlison-Terwilliger house from the hosts. The Bison Burger, an 1860's version of sloppy Joe's on a delicious homemade bun, is a favorite lunch choice. The Bison pot roast with sweet potatoes, succotash, and Indian bread is very good, topped off with a large chocolate chip cookie. The owner, Ken, shares rich stories and gives history lessons and tours of the cafe and museum, making the visit even more memorable. Guests are encouraged to explore the space or visit the museum next door, and many find the place a homey, welcoming, laid-back spot that far exceeds expectations for those passing through Council Grove.