Best places in Lawrence

Discover the best places in Lawrence, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 631 places in the city.

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Allen Fieldhouse
Arena
Home of the University of Kansas Jayhawks, the state's largest basketball arena seats 16,300.
4.90 (1.6K reviews)
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Heidelberg Haus
German restaurant
Cozy, old-school German cafe & gift shop serving house-baked specialties & Bavarian goods.
$$ $$
4.80 (2K reviews)
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Little Saigon Café
Vietnamese restaurant
Traditional Vietnamese & an array of pho with an open kitchen & counter seating in a casual setting.
$ $$$
4.90 (533 reviews)
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Terrebonne Po' Boys
Po’ boys restaurant
Quaint, compact counter serve preparing po' boys, gumbo & other classic New Orleans grub.
$ $$$
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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Brickhouse Coffee Company
Coffee shop
👍👍 Enjoyed the dirty chai. Also their biscotti tastes good. Nice staff. Good place to enjoy food or drinks
$ $$$
4.80 (966 reviews)
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The Toy Store
Toy store
4.80 (951 reviews)
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Scott's Subs
Sandwich shop
👍👍 Stopped in here for lunch and tried a couple sub sandwiches! They were nice and big and very good! My nephew had to get some ice cream and there were so many flavors to choose from. The prices were reasonable and the staff was super friendly! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well. Definitely...
$ $$$
4.80 (815 reviews)
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Fort Harrison State Park
State park
This 1,700-acre park offers activities such as cross-country skiing, fishing & hiking.
4.70 (4.9K reviews)
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Fitzgerald's Lunch House
Sandwich shop
👍👍 Well this was voted the best in September 2023 on yelp so we had to give it a try. No kidding this was worth the stop. Right away the chef welcomed us and guided us through the menu. He gave us some sides along with the meal. The salad was great. They took out the seeds in the cucumber so not bur...
$ $$$
4.90 (363 reviews)
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Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
Hawaiian restaurant
👍👍 Hawaiian Bros. is always a MUST for me whenever I’m in town! The pork is top notch, the macaroni salad is divine, mix ‘em both with the rice and… well you just gotta be there. S/O to my boy Aidan R. He’s a rockstar and will take care of you so good!
$$ $$
4.70 (2.3K reviews)
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Tripoli Pizza & Bakery - Lawrence
Bakery
👍👍 Bakery is tasty and very very popular. But their pizza is outstanding. Very saucy. Little bit sweet. Delicious must have!!!!
$ $$$
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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Ladybird Diner
Diner
Cheerful diner featuring modern comfort eats such as sweet potato hash & fried chicken sandwiches.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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The Fresh Mediterranean Co
Mediterranean restaurant
👍👍 The kabobs require 20 minutes to cook. The wait is worth it. The wraps are great. There are lots of good add-ons to make your order perfect. The falafel is great with spicy green sauce.
$ $$$
4.80 (512 reviews)
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Wheatfields Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Housemade bread, pastries & sandwiches served in a no-frills cafe lined with work by local artists.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Biemer's BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
Basic counter-serve restaurant plating brisket, ribs & pulled-pork sandwiches, plus local beer.
$$ $$
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Porter Books and Bread
Cafe
👍👍 Amazing spot to study, read, or have a conversation with someone while having some coffee. The sandwiches are top-tier, if I'm not mistaken their bread is freshly baked every morning. Also, I enjoy the background music that they usually play (alternative rock for the most part) and very friendly sta...
$ $$$
4.80 (388 reviews)
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Phaya Thai Street Food
Thai restaurant
👍👍 Its such a gem of a place! Phaya Thai has a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. The food was delicious, fresh, and came out quickly. The staff is friendly and seemed very local "ma & pa" type vibe. I enjoyed dinner so much, that I just had to have some dessert... I highly recommend the coffee flavored Thai...
$$ $$
4.70 (753 reviews)
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Mutt Run Off-Leash Dog Park
Park
👍👍 Great place to bring your off leash dogs. There are lots of different trails to spread out on and there is access to the river for the dogs to swim. The entrance has water available for dogs to drink and a small agility course. The trails have some trashcans spread throughout for waste.
4.80 (360 reviews)
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The Burger Stand at The Casbah
American restaurant
Relaxed spot offering gourmet burgers & hot dogs, funky sides & a full bar in an industrial setting.
$$ $$
4.60 (3.2K reviews)
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