Dining in Lawrence

The University of Kansas campus and surrounding area are filled with a wide range of cuisine at an affordable price. Check out the Food & Drink of Downtown Lawrence page, Open Table, or the Lawrence Menus page for more information. There are also a number of dining options available in the KU Student Union if you want to grab a quick bite to eat or meet with colleagues and friends. Downtown Lawrence hosts a wide variety of dining options, many of which are located within walking distance from the campus of Kansas University. This list was compiled to help you find a restaurant you will love and is in your budget. It is categorized and ordered by distance from Kansas University. Pricing is indicated as well.

$ - under $10

$$ - $11 - $30

$$$ - above $30

Breakfast options:

On-Campus Options

$ McLain's Market (Opening Spring 2018)

$ The Underground, Wescoe Hall - hours menu

$ Courtside Cafe and Roasterie Coffee, DeBruce Center - hours menu

$ Impromptu Café, Roasterie, and The Market, Kansas Memorial Union - hours menu

$ The Bus Stop, Self Hall - hours

$ Mrs. E's, Lewis Hall - hours

$ Burge Market Place, Burge Student Union

Off-Campus Options

$ Alchemy Coffee and Bake House (1.1 miles)

$$ First Watch (1.2 miles)

$$ The Roost (1.4 miles)

$$ Ladybird Diner (1.5 miles)

$$ Wake the Dead (1.6 miles)

Lunch and Dinner Options:

On-Campus Options

$ McLain's Market (Opening Spring 2018)

$ The Underground, Wescoe Hall - hours menu

$ Courtside Cafe and Roasterie Coffee, DeBruce Center - hours menu

$ Impromptu Café, Roasterie, and The Market, Kansas Memorial Union - hours menu

$ The Bus Stop, Self Hall - hours

$ Mrs. E's, Lewis Hall - hours

$ Burge Market Place, Burge Student Union

Fast:

$$ Perkins Restaurant & Bakery (0.8 miles)

$ Yello Sub (0.8 miles)

$ The Breakfast Club Cafe (0.9 miles)

$ Biemer's BBQ (1.0 mile)

$ WheatFields Bakery Cafe (1.4 miles)

$ Terrebonne Po'boys (1.4 miles)

$ Bon Bon (1.8 miles)

$$ J Wilson's

Asian:

$ Little Saigon Cafe (0.8 miles)

$ Oriental Bistro (0.8 miles)

$$ Thai Diner (1.0 miles)

$$ Nagoya Japanese Cuisine (1.1 miles)

$$ Szechuan House (1.3 miles)

$$ Ramen Bowls (1.4 miles)

$$ Sushi Ko (1.5 miles)

$$ Baan Thai (1.5 miles)

$$ O Cafe Korean Restaurant

Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern:

$ Chebaro, Mediterranean Grill (0.9 miles)

$$ Mad Greek Restaurant (1.4 miles)

Mexican/ Latin American:

$$ Pueblo Mexican Restaurant (1.0 mile)

$$ Mi Ranchito (1.0 mile)

$ Burrito King (1.1 miles)

$ Taco Zone (1.5 miles)

American/ Brew Pubs

$ Wheel Pizza (0.8 miles)

$ Pizza Shuttle (0.9 miles)

$$ Bird Dog Bar (0.9 miles)

$$ Leeway Franks (0.9 miles)

$$ Texas Roadhouse (1.0 miles)

$$ Sully and Hank's (1.2 miles)

$$ Merchants Pub & Plate (1.5 miles)

$$ The Burger Stand (1.5 miles)

$$ Free State Brewing Company (1.6 miles)

Fancy:

$$ On the Hill Farmhouse Italian (0.9 miles)

$$ Hank Charcuterie (1.1 miles)

$$ RND Corner Grille (1.5 miles)

$$ 715 (1.5 miles)

$$ Limestone (2 miles)

$$ Basil Leaf Cafe

Desserts

$ Torched Goodness (0.6 miles)

$ Hot Box Cookies (0.9 miles)

$ Formosa Bakery (1.2 miles)

$ Sylas & Maddy's (1.3 miles)

$ Crema Dolce (1.6 miles)