St. Marys, KS

The perfect Instagramable spot in downtown St. Marys, on the northwest corner of 5th and Bertrand.

The town of St. Marys is located on Kansas US24 highway, halfway in between Topeka and Manhattan, about 80 minutes west of Kansas City, 25 minutes from Topeka, and 30 minutes from Manhattan. St. Marys makes the perfect day trip from many areas in northeast Kansas, or even better, the perfect overnight or weekend get away!

Coffee:

MJ’s Coffee House: https://www.mjscoffeehouse.com/ The Palmer Favorites: Almond milk latte, Dirty chai latte, Tip: order steamed half and half for your coffee.

Restaurants:

The Pilgrim’s Keep: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569017650687 Neighborhood steakhouse and pub. The Palmer Favorites: The bacon cheeseburger, espresso martini, and downstairs for the premium bourbon bar.

Sugar Creek Country Store: http://Sugarcreekcountrystore.com. Grocery store, deli, and ice cream. The Palmer Favorites: The Number 2 – The Grilled Reuben, The Number 6 – Grilled roast beef Tip: Order your sandwich and then walk the aisles and pick up snacks, candy, and bulk items.

Casa Hernandez: https://hernandezcuisine.com Mexican, two locations in St. Marys and Silver Lake. The Palmer Favorites: Raspberry margarita on the rocks, with top shelf tequila blanco, and white queso dip.

Fryer Tucks: Pizza food truck. https://www.facebook.com/FryerTucksSM

El Coral: Neighborhood Mexican on Main Street. https://www.facebook.com/ElCorralMexicanRestaurantII The Palmer Favorites: Chorizo queso

Flint Hills Stockyards Cafe: https://flinthillsstockyards.com/ Cafe inside the sale barn during weekly cattle sales. Weekly specials, homemade desserts. Open Tuesdays 10:00-2:00. The Palmer Favorites: Mary’s Cheeseburger and fruit pie!

B&B Cafe: Classic bar food https://g.co/kgs/xPufgWn

Firelfy Sushi https://www.thefireflysushi.com/

Things to do:

Railroad Park:

Riverside Park: 500 W. Lasley, 1 block from The Palmer!

St. Marys Museum: https://www.facebook.com/saintmaryshistory

Oregon Trail Nature Reserve: https://www.getoutdoorskansas.org/trails/westar-oregon-trail-nature-park

Shopping

Poppy+Co https://www.poppyandco2023.com/

Florence Adams https://florenceadams.com/

The Ivy House https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574192513905

Essentials

Rays Apple Market https://www.raysapplemarkets.com/

Family Dollar https://locations.familydollar.com/ks/st-marys/919-e-bertrand-street

DeVader Liquor https://www.facebook.com/DeVaderLiquor

Rada’s Cellar https://www.facebook.com/RadasCellarWineandSpirits

Photo Credits Bridget Borst, Heather Hnizdil