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The Kitchen

Restaurant Cafe American restaurant Catering service Catering food and drink supplies

American plates, deserts & cocktails served in a small, down-to-earth space with outdoor seating. People often mention chicken, good, sandwich, great, lunch, cake, sweet, service, soup, cheese,


Address

725 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202

Website

www.thekitchenwichita.com

Contact

(316) 928-2899

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: chicken (19) good (12) sandwich (11) great (9) lunch (9) cake (7) sweet (7) service (6) soup (6) cheese (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Chelsey B. 1 year ago on Google
    My bestie took me to The Kitchen for my birthday because we wanted to try it and it was awesome! They weren't packed but they were steady and they only had 2 waiters for the whole place but they kept up and did great and the food was delicious! We've recently quit drinking but if we hadn't, we would have tried some drinks because the drink menu was impressive and I'm a bartender. The carrot cake was the perfect ending for the perfect dinner! With appetizers, dinners, sweet teas, and dessert, it was only $45! Heck of a deal!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vicki A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great lunch in a pretty area. Good food, casual and welcoming environment and good service. The Hot Chicken sandwich was perfect and the chicken was fabulous. It had a crunchy honey crust with a bit of heat and it paired perfectly with the dill pickles and mayo. My friend had the turkey/apple/brie sandwich (grilled) and said it was very good. But we both agreed the best part of the meal was the French Onion Soup. Holy cow! It was the best onion soup I have ever had. It was hot and melty, savory and a little sweet, with wonderfully thick golden cheese, tons of tender onion, and croutons which actually had body. Yum, yum, yum! In addition, Erika, our server, was attentive and upbeat and made us feel very welcome. We ended up lingering over the meal even though we had errands planned for the afternoon. It was relaxing and peaceful. Very glad we drove downtown to try The Kitchen. We will be back!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cher 2 years ago on Google
    So i ate some of the shrimp scampi before i took the picture but it had 5 tail on shrimps and it came with a piece of toast. the drink was lavender lemonade it was not to tangy but not to sweet. It was to my liking it was so pretty the waiting staff was amazing one older lady and young gentleman who took care of me. I was left to myself (i prefer that) then every five minutes are you doing all right
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John H. 11 months ago on Google
    Just traveling through and we’ll definitely be back! We were looking for “Not a chain restaurant” kind of place and wow did we find one. Great food and the nicest people. The service was excellent and fast. The food was outstanding. Wow, that tomato soup was the bomb! And the lemon sunshine cake did indeed live up to its name.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Best Body S. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food! You can really tell that people and food is The Kitchens passion. Service was top notch, food was unbelievably good, and we absolutely loved the culture the staff had with each other. This place a true gem in Wichita!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JD K. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a neat little restaurant. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and it seems like a perfect place for lunch, or just a night cap. It's small and quite, which made it very relaxing! The food was good. The the service was on point and very friendly. If you're in the Old Town area looking for a great lunch, looking to grab a quick snack or just a nightcap check them out!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sheena Y. 1 year ago on Google
    The presentation was fantastic and the service was pretty good, but the food was shockingly bland. I am still amazed by how unimpressed I was by it. I wouldn’t return, especially for the price, which would be fine if the food was tasty, but it’s just so boring and I am not the only one who thinks that.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jordan D. 1 year ago on Google
    So my spouse and I stopped by for dinner. Service was awesome. Staff were attentive and very friendly. One of the servers went out of their way to look for candles when we asked for them. Now the food was something else. I had the turkey apple brie and it was possibly one of the best sandwiches I have ever had in my life. I say that with many years of eating out. The tomato bisque was delightful. My spouse had the turkey burger and it was just as good as my sandwich. It is rare both dishes amazed me. Now for dessert. The white wedding cake brought back memories I had of a cake from a friend's wedding years ago. The frosting wasn't too sweet yet still flavorful. Cake itself was soft and moist. Also a generous slice. The French silk pie was one of the tastiest Pies I've had, and I've eaten many Pies. I only have positive things to say about the Kitchen and I hope anyone reading this gets to stop by to try it out. I plan on returning the next time I'm in the state.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K M. 2 years ago on Google
    Local gem with wonderful food that will appeal to any palate. Burgers, salads, soups, sandwiches, pasta. You will not go away hungry or disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 mark b. 1 year ago on Google
    I have always read the reviews of this place. Don’t know why I never ate here earlier. Had the steak Diane and Cajun penne. Both extremely good. Coupled with great and friendly service this place is a must try again but I will have the dessert first.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Langley 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered the chicken pesto wich which was delicious! Grilled chicken breast, basil pesto, melted mozzarella, tomatoes and lettuce drizzled with house Italian served with fries. This sandwich was so fresh and I loved the house Italian. My friend ordered the chicken parm sandwich. Crispy fried chicken breast, marinara sauce, mozzarella on a fresh brioche bun.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Taylor W. 1 year ago on Google
    Dined here on a Tuesday during the lunch hour, it was busy but no wait for a table. The waitress was kind, but the wait for food was a bit longer than expected for a lunch hour. Food was out in approximately 25 minutes, this is the only reason I give four stars! The food itself was delicious and portions were adequate for the price. Pictured is the creamy spinach pasta with grilled chicken!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karleeann S. 1 year ago on Google
    We went to the kitchen for a Saturday brunch. It's a lovely, comforting restaurant. The staff are so sweet; you don't have one waiter, the whole entire staff makes rounds to check on you. We ordered the disco fries, the pesto sandwich, and the Thai bowl. This place does not skimp out in cheese! Everything on the menu sounded great. The pesto sandwich was simple, but a great lunch pick. As for their Thai bowl, something was missing for me personally, but there's a great balance between protein, vegetables, and rice. We'll definitely come back to try more on the menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kennedy H. 7 months ago on Google
    I had the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and it didn’t have much flavor, pretty plain. The homemade chips were good and the French Onion Soup was some of the best we’ve ever had! The mac cheese was creamy but felt a little plain in flavor to me as well. The inside seating is small, only about 12 tables and small bar seating available, but there is outdoor seating! Be willing to wait for a table if during the busy times. Service was good! Price was $66 for 3 people with everything listed below.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Johnny V. 8 months ago on Google
    The sweet potato fries were good. That's where it ends. Extremely long waits, very slow service. The chicken sandwich was extremely dry and the garlic caprese was cold ..you'll have to yell to talk to anyone at your table because it is so loud!! First and last time for us.

  • 5/5 Chrissy C. 2 years ago on Google
    My husband and I happened upon this cafe that that has the most delicious soup and sandwiches, I also recommend trying their cocktails they definitely hit the spot!

  • 5/5 Mel L. 7 months ago on Google
    Grabbed lunch today with my grandma, we had the Cesar salad, spinach chicken flatbread, and the carrot cake. The salad and flatbread were very delicious, but the carrot cake was phenomenal. I would go back just for that. Service was awesome too, would definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Lorne M. 7 months ago on Google
    Wanted something unique and wow did I find it! The kitchen is a cozy place with outdoor seating. Wide variety of seasonal cocktails, happy hour is 3-6 pm. I have the tomato bisque soup and the chicken Parmesan! The soup was served piping hot and it was thick and tasty. The chicken Parmesan was the best I ever had! Served with penne pasta and garlic bread. The chicken was completely covered in cheese and baked to perfection. Then chicken on the inside was tender and so juicy! Paired perfectly with the Cabernet wine.

  • 4/5 Deana S. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere for a petite place to catch lunch. The waitstaff were all very pleasant and helpful. I had heard great things about the food, but I myself wasn't overly impressed. Perhaps I didn't order the right items for my pallet, as I did venture a little outside of my usual order style. I started with the lavender lemonade, which was pretty, with just a squirt of lavender syrup on top so it wasn't overly lavender flavored and basically tasted like MinuteMaid. Sure would have loved some fresh squeezed lemonade 😋 I also ordered the BBQ bacon burger that had 2 battered onion rings on top. It came with a side of lightly seasoned fries. The burger tasted like a high quality ground beef but had little fat to it, and as it was cooked a little too long, it was a bit dry for my liking. The onion rings were thin so they did not add much more than breading to the top. The crowing jewel of this $50 lunch for my husband and I was the peanut butter chocolate cake! Decadent and not too sweet, peanut butter frosting topped a moist chocolate cake- it was definitely the highlight of the day!

  • 5/5 Marshall S. 4 months ago on Google
    Great place to eat! They have plenty to choose from! Friendly and Clean! I had the steak Diane and it was tender and full of flavor. My wife had the tomato soup served with grilled cheese and it was amazing! We will definitely be back! My son had the 1/2 # burger and he said it was good! We recommend this restaurant! Keep up the great work guys!!

  • 3/5 Lindsey M W. 1 year ago on Google
    It was ok! The servers were really busy. All but 2 tables were full but at least 3 different people walked by at least 6 times before anyone acknowledged that we were standing there waiting. They were friendly once we got seated & kept the drinks coming. I had some sort of chicken pesto sandwich & it was very salty. The texture of the chicken was a little off for me. (I'm very picky about chicken & usually only get fried chicken at most places because it's usually a safer bet.) Fries were really good! My daughter loved her mac & cheese. My husband's Nashville hot chicken sandwich (fried) was much better than mine. There was some random clutter in the dining area & bathroom that just made it seem a little off-putting to me. I might try it again sometime to see if it was just an off evening.

  • 5/5 Sharon S. 1 year ago on Google
    The Chicken BLT sandwich was great! Lightly breaded chicken breast fried to perfection. Topped with pepper bacon, farm fresh lettuce and tomato and a light mayo dressing. The fries were hot and crisp. Honestly I was too busy wolfing down that juicy chicken to realize my fries were getting cold. Neer was cold and reasonable priced. Servers were on point and very helpful. Clean bathrooms.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Asian-owned
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned
    • ✓️ Identifies as veteran-owned

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