The best restaurants in Junction City

13 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

100 W Flint Hills Blvd

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

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A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

820 E Chestnut St

A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

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Marco's Pizza

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Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

211 W 6th St

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

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Domino's Pizza

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Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

603 W 6th St

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

3268 Kimball Ave (Manhattan)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

Bldg, 6914 Warren Rd (Fort Riley)

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

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Whether you’re craving a clean, fresh poke bowl or a tightly rolled sushi fix, Japanese Poke and Sushi Restaurant keeps it simple and tasty…

1735 N Washington St

Whether you’re craving a clean, fresh poke bowl or a tightly rolled sushi fix, Japanese Poke and Sushi Restaurant keeps it simple and tasty without the fuss. Make it your midweek treat, a quick hop from MHK, and consider dinner officially handled.

From the Manhattan newsletter, August 24, 2026

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El Tapatio is the reliable move when you want authentic Mexican that hits, with sizzling fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas, taco salads,…

2605 Stagg Hill Rd #3162 (Manhattan)

El Tapatio is the reliable move when you want authentic Mexican that hits, with sizzling fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas, taco salads, carne asada, and margaritas built for lingering catch-ups. Slide in this week and let the salsa do the talking.

From the Manhattan newsletter, August 10, 2026

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Hillside Cafe

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Hillside Cafe does the comforting combo of crispy white flour tacos and old-school burgers, perfect for this week when you want both. Go…

2307 Stagg Hill Rd #3156 (Manhattan)

Hillside Cafe does the comforting combo of crispy white flour tacos and old-school burgers, perfect for this week when you want both. Go big with the Taylor Special two burritos, a white flour taco, rice and beans or try the White Hillside Special layered with refried beans, picadillo and guacamole.

From the Manhattan newsletter, August 18, 2026

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Mr. K's Cafe & Bar keeps weeknights easy with crisp flatbreads, pizza, and legit panini alongside solid cocktails in a laid-back,…

3901 Vanesta Pl (Manhattan)

Mr. K's Cafe & Bar keeps weeknights easy with crisp flatbreads, pizza, and legit panini alongside solid cocktails in a laid-back, sports-loving space with sidewalk seating. If you're planning a get-together, they do catering, host private parties, and even roll up with a food truck when you need it.

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From spicy salads to rich noodle dishes, Baan Thai Restaurant hits that perfect comfort-plus-kick sweet spot. Grab an icy Thai iced tea or…

1709 Fort Riley Blvd (Manhattan)

From spicy salads to rich noodle dishes, Baan Thai Restaurant hits that perfect comfort-plus-kick sweet spot. Grab an icy Thai iced tea or Thai iced coffee and finish with their famous sweet rice and mangoes... a solid game plan when dinner needs to be both fast and actually good.

From the Manhattan newsletter, August 27, 2026

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With 18 taps, solid pub fare, and 20 flat-screens covering every angle, Powercat Sports Grill is the spot when you want to actually watch…

3011 Anderson Ave (Manhattan)

With 18 taps, solid pub fare, and 20 flat-screens covering every angle, Powercat Sports Grill is the spot when you want to actually watch the play develop, not your neighbor’s livestream buffering. The patio has games and TVs too, so your crew can hang without missing a snap.

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Billy Sims BBQ

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Counter-serve chain with smoked-meat plates, sandwiches & chili, plus a college football theme.

316 W 6th St

Counter-serve chain with smoked-meat plates, sandwiches & chili, plus a college football theme.

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