There Is a Free Lunch

If every restaurant was as good as The Free State Brewing Company, home kitchens across America would soon be coated with a thick layer of dust. The Lawrence, KS, institution continues to excel in food, service, value and atmosphere.

National chains like TGI Friday’s aspire to capture the essence of solid independent restaurants like Free State. The goal is even spelled out in the name of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar. Yet it’s an almost impossible task. Free State emphasizes fresh ingredients, knowledgeable staff and fair prices in a fashion that's exclusive to genuine neighborhood establishments.

It’s not that Free State has the area’s best food. It doesn’t look all that impressive, and just in Lawrence there are a dozen trendier places to dine. But year after year, Free State delivers the entire package.