Welcome to Trails Café, a beloved local gem nestled at 601 Arizona Ave in Holton, Kansas. This quaint café offers a delightful taste of home-style cooking that resonates with both heart and flavor. With a variety of dishes catering to all appetites, Trails Café is more than just a place to eat; it’s a cherished gathering spot for the community.
The menu is an ode to comfort food, featuring hearty offerings like the Senior Hot Beef, which showcases slow-roasted shredded beef served with classic sides like mashed potatoes and green beans for just $12.99. If you're a fan of chicken, the hand-breaded Senior Chicken Strips won't disappoint, delivering tender bites with a choice of dippable sauces. For those craving simpler pleasures, the unlimited salad bar provides a fresh array of options for just $13.29, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Patrons rave about the lively atmosphere, calling it a perfect pit stop after a long journey or a delightful local haunt. Reviews highlight the friendly staff and the café's commitment to quality, with mentions of standout dishes like the grilled chicken sandwich, Woobie, which is packed with flavor, albeit with a note on crispy bacon. The made-from-scratch strawberry rhubarb pie has left many diners swooning, reminiscent of sweet summer days.
As one customer put it, Trails Café feels like a “hometown restaurant obviously much loved by locals”. It’s this sense of community, combined with a welcoming environment that's impeccably clean, that draws people back time and again. From the cozy ambiance filled with eclectic memorabilia to the quick and efficient service, every visit promises a delightful experience.
In a world full of fast-food chains, Trails Café stands out as a beacon of hearty, fulfilling meals made from real ingredients. Whether you’re stopping in for their delicious catfish special or a refreshing peach buttermilk shake, you’ll leave with a full belly and a happy heart. So, the next time you find yourself in the area, don’t miss the opportunity to step into Trails Café—it's where flavor meets warmth, and every meal feels like a family gathering.
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David Mohler
24/07/2025
I tried the Woobie by Alex, a grilled chicken sandwich with grilled mushrooms and Swiss cheese along with apple wood smoked bacon. The overall flavor of the sandwich was great. The only negative was the bacon, it was beyond crispy entering the crunchy overcooked stage. The fries were crispy and fresh. The strawberry rhubarb pie was the perfect blend of strawberry and rhubarb flavor nestled in a flaky crust. Definitely stop in and give them a try.
Melissa McBrayer
01/07/2025
Stopped here on the way home from out of town and what a perfect place to stop! The salad bar was fresh and delicious and so were all of our dinners. This is home cooking styled food with service that exceptional! All the people were upbeat and friendly. It’s a quaint adorable little cafe, super clean, and real food! We are completely tempted to drive an hour and a half just to eat here again!
Doug W
11/06/2025
A marvelous find ....much by accident as my GPS had first led me to a few places down the road. Luckily one of the nice people at BOOMERS (which was closing for their staff Christmas party) recommended TRAILS. Thanks to THAT person!!!! A lovely hometown restaurant obviously much loved by locals and I can understand why. Terrific, friendly, accommodating and very sincere staff quite happy to let me roam around the place during my meal. An eclectic offering of room venues ....a bar....a store....a sport room (with interesting memorabilia and big TV to watch the CHIEFS game....glad I was NOT wearing my Buffalo Bills hat!!!!) and the main dining room. The food service was fast and efficient and the soup (delicious homemade Italian Wedding) and salad bar was (sadly) more than filling for me. But next time I will try to time my visit for a stay-over and try their steak.
Jason Helms
02/06/2025
FIN was AWESOME!!!! First time there... we wanted to find something other than fast food and this place was really really good
Joe Hackney
15/05/2025
We've eaten here several times, never had bad food. This time was not different. I tried the catfish special and wow was it good. It has sweet taste to it that I dont know of it was from the batter, the tarter sauce or .....? Try out the cowboy bites too. Just a hint of heat but pretty good. Oh and the peach buttermilk shake was excellent!!