Trail Days Cafe and Museum — Restaurant in Council Grove

This one will take some splainin'. Let's start with historical pride. The proprietors are encyclopedically embedded in local lore. They're also eccentric as hell in the most wonderful way. Expect to get an earful of almost automatic anecdotal scripts. The restaurant is in a meticulously restored prairie house filled with articles, trinkets, and such. Apparently, there's a Kaw pictograph scratched into the doorframe. It's a restaurant. Their food reflects the progression of settlers into the area. This is where it's interesting... The husband cooks it according to recipes that should be true to the time period. This means that they're seasoned and prepared as expected in Council Grove in that respective era. So, the food, which includes Native American recipes, German, etc... is well prepared but may not slap a modern palette. The bread is also prepared period style. So, this restaurant is a must see because you will utterly experience the wonderful history of Council Grove. The host and hostess are wonderful and passionate and unlike anyone you've probably met. All that said, you should go for...

Truly and unforgettable dining experience probably one of the top ten meals I have had in my life. The food was so good, everything was homemade with such high quality. Every vegetable was somehow the best vegetable I have ever had. The bison pot roast was so flavorful and unique. The woman who bakes the five different types of bread to choose.from said she was called on by God to work here and bake this bread and I completely agree with Him, this bread is nothing short of heavenly. Make sure you leave plenty of time to eat and learn about this history of the house and area with the wonderful hosts who will give you the most insightful, entertaining and researched stories about the area. The service was truly a highlight and they are eager to take you around the property and make you feel at home. Can't wait to come back some time and explore and learn more. If you are any where in the vicinity and have a little time you MUST stop this place is not one to be missed. Thanks for a...

I cant say enough aboit our visit to this quaint lil museum/cafe. One of the owners greeted us at the door. He briefly explained how the museum came to be. (Very inspirational story! 3 ppl with a vision and alot of hard work. Simply amazing!) He then took our orders and was off to cook our lunch. It was a one man show and boy did he put on a show! We explored the basement and upstairs while he prepared our meals. I could have sat for hours just leafing through their library. And then a few more going through a wonderful binder the owners put together full of historical facts and loval stories.The sweet coleslaw was amazi g. Myhusband and son both said their reuben sandwiches were the best ever. The gentleman is so full of stories. It was a very entertaining exprrience. I would love to drop in and see him ANY time im near the area. Oral history like this is often lost over time. I truly hope some younger generation takes note and can continue...