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Emporia, Kansas · eat

Restaurants in Emporia for cyclists

Where to eat in Emporia the night before a ride and the afternoon after. Nothing fancy. Real food, real portions, places that are open when you need them.

For: Unbound Gravel.

  1. Radius Brewing Company

    Brewpub: pizza, steaks, sandwiches · 610 Merchant St, Emporia, KS 66801

    Downtown brewery with brick-oven pizza, a beer garden and covered patio; the post-ride gathering spot

  2. Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant

    Mexican · 402 Merchant St, Emporia, KS 66801

    Full-service family Mexican downtown, open till 9 pm most nights and 11 pm Friday-Saturday

  3. Commercial Street Diner

    Diner, breakfast and lunch · 614 Commercial St, Emporia, KS 66801

    Classic small-town diner on the main street for a pre-ride breakfast

  4. Mulready's Pub

    Pub · 717 Commercial St, Emporia, KS 66801

    Downtown bar with 23 taps, cocktails and local art; a block from the Unbound finish

  5. Bourbon Cowboy

    Country bar · 605 Commercial St, Emporia, KS 66801

    Two-level country dance bar and pool hall downtown; a bar, not a restaurant. Listed for sale in 2025 but still operating

  6. The Sweet Granada

    Chocolate shop · 803 Commercial St, Emporia, KS 66801

    Handmade chocolates on Commercial Street since the mid-2000s; open daily

Checked September 15, 2026. No paid placements. Businesses open and close; call before you count on anyone.

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