Dining Options in Arkansas City
There are a variety of dining options to enjoy in Arkansas City, ranging from barbecue and Mexican food to Chinese, Italian and even Japanese!
Apco East and Carolyn’s Cafe
Diner-style home cooking that offers both late night and early morning hours.
- 804 E. Madison Ave.
- (620) 442-2430
- Hours:
- 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday
- 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 10 to 11:59 p.m. Friday
- 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 10 to 11:59 p.m. Saturday
- 12 to 6 a.m. Sunday
Arby’s
- 1321 N. Summit St.
- (620) 442-6947
- arbys.com
- Hours:
- 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
- 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Billy Sims BBQ
College football-themed counter service restaurant with smoked meat plates, sandwiches and chili.
- 2113 N. Summit St.
- (620) 307-6686
- billysimsbbq.com
- Hours: Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day
Braum’s
Specializing in delicious ice cream, Braum’s also serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between.
- 801 N. Summit St.
- (620) 442-1548
- braums.com
- Hours:
- 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
- 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Brick’s Restaurant
Brick’s Restaurant offers home-style cooking for family enjoyment, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- 301 S. Summit St.
- (620) 442-5390
- Hours:
- 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Monday
- Closed on Tuesday
Burger Junkie
Counter service with a 1950s theme, offering specialty hamburgers and sides.
- 611 1/2 W. Madison Ave.
- (620) 442-6666
- Hours:
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Closed on Saturday and Sunday
Casey’s General Stores
Three locations offer breakfast, pizza, sub sandwiches, pastries and much more to go along with all of your filling station needs, 24 hours a day.
- North Store: 3413 N. Summit St.
- (620) 442-4466
- Open 24 hours a day
- Central Store: 1425 N. Summit St.
- (620) 442-5380
- Open 24 hours a day
- South Store: 601 S. Summit St.
- (620) 442-8266
- Open 24 hours a day
- caseys.com
Daisy Mae’s Café
Hometown, home-cooking favorite Daisy Mae’s offers daily specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- 511 W. Madison Ave.
- (620) 442-9877
- Hours:
- 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
- 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
- Closed on Monday
East Buffet
Authentic Chinese cooking at its best, including many seafood options and sushi. Open seven days a week.
- 2906 N. Summit St.
- (620) 442-1520
- Hours:
- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
- 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant
El Maguey offers popular Mexican cuisine and famous margaritas.
- 2504 N. Summit St.
- (620) 741-0104
- Hours:
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday
- 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Greendoor LaFamilia Mexican Restaurant
Greendoor offers authentic Mexican cuisine and is the oldest Mexican restaurant in town.
- 714 W. Madison Ave.
- (620) 442-1685
- greendoor-lafamilia.com
- Hours:
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8:30 p.m. Friday
- 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday
- Closed on Sunday and Monday
The Grinder Man
The Grinder Man offers fresh, deli sandwiches and large homemade cookies.
- 101 S. Summit St.
- (620) 442-6420
- Hours:
- 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday
- 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday
- 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
Ike’s Donuts
Ike’s offers early-morning donuts and coffee, as well as daily lunch and dinner specials.
- 990 N. Summit St.
- (620) 442-7610
- Hours:
- 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday
- 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
This recently remodeled restaurant offers big, flavorful Mexican dishes, dining with a bar and large-group accommodations.
- 2123 N. Summit St.
- (620) 741-0031
- Hours:
- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday
- 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday
Long John Silver’s
- 1600 N. Summit St.
- (620) 442-8870
- ljsilvers.com
- Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day
M&M Meals for the Soul
M&M Meals for the Soul offers home-cooked Southern comfort food, with catering options available.
- 624 N. First St.
- (620) 442-3137
- Hours:
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
- Closed on Sunday and Monday
McDonald’s
One of the newest McDonald’s in the world (construction was completed in August 2017), this eatery offers fast food burgers, wraps and more.
- 2022 N. Summit St.
- (620) 442-3122
- mcdonalds.com
- Hours:
- Drive-through is open 24 hours a day
- Lobby is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day
Ninja Sushi Steakhouse
Authentic Japanese cuisine, including sushi, hibachi options and more.
- 1618 N. Summit St.
- (620) 307-6663
- ninjaarkansascity.com
- Hours:
- 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
- 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday
- 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday
Pam-a-lou’s Soda Fountain (at Graves Drug)
Pam-a-Lou’s is an old-fashioned soda fountain and lunch counter with a classic jukebox.
- 212 S. Summit St.
- (620) 442-8317
- gravesdrug.com
- Hours:
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
- 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
Pizza Hut
- 422 N. Summit St.
- (620) 442-1925
- pizzahut.com
- Hours:
- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
- 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Saturday
Sonic Drive-In
- 1510 N. Summit St.
- (620) 442-4053
- sonicdrivein.com
- Hours:
- 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday
- 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday
- 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Speedway Pizza
Offering homemade pizza and sandwiches, as well as both carryout and delivery options, Speedway Pizza was honored in 2017 by Kansas! Magazine as one of the 20 Best Local Eats in the state.
- 6916 306th Lane (just south of Arkansas City on U.S. 77)
- (620) 442-1118
- Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day
Steamy Joe
Steamy Joe Coffee House offers specialty coffees, teas, and espresso favorites such as cappuccinos, lattes and iced expressos. Food options include quiche, Belgian waffles, crepes, biscuits and gravy, baked goods, bierocks, soups, salads, and sandwiches. Delivery also is available.
- 216 W. Central Ave.
- (580) 352-2979
- mkt.com/steamy-joe
- Hours:
- 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday
- 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday
- 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
Subway
- 1804 N. Summit St.
- (620) 741-0041
- subway.com
- Hours:
- 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
- 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday
- 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday
Taco Bell
- 1745 N. Summit St.
- (620) 442-1144
- tacobell.com
- Drive-through hours:
- 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
- 7 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday
- Lobby hours:
- 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
- 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Taco Tico
Mexican fast-food restaurant.
- 2506 N. Summit St.
- (620) 442-6840
- tacotico.com
- Hours:
- Drive-through is open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day
- Lobby is open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day
WB Meats
WB Meats offers a wide variety of freshly cut meats, sausages, sauces and trimmings. Now serving Hunts Pizza!
- 423 S. Summit St.
- (620) 442-2277
- wbmeats.com
- Hours:
- 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
Wendy’s
- 1900 N. Summit St.
- (620) 442-7840
- wendys.com
- Open from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. every day