Life, LiBerty
& THe Pursuit of
Great chicken

OUR MISSION

Experience the Freedom and Fried Chicken Trail—a journey through Southeast Kansas that’s as rich in history as it is in flavor. Alongside fried chicken joints that have been local legends for generations, you’ll discover reminders of the courage and sacrifice that shape our way of life, all set against the backdrop of classic Americana. Here, the value of freedom is woven into the very fabric of our communities, a legacy of courage, resilience, and sacrifice. As you travel down historic byways and even brush up against Route 66, you’ll find small-town diners where apple pie is always on the menu and patriotism is more than a word—it’s a way of life. Come for the fried chicken, stay for the stories, and get a taste of the Kansas that lives on in the heart of every American dream. Come for the fried chicken, stay for the stories!

The Restaurants

Chicken Annie's Original

1143 E 600th Ave, Pittsburg, KS 66762

Open since 1934 by a Hungarian immigrant whose husband was injured in a coal mine. Family owned and operated, this "Chicken Eaters Paradise" helped make Crawford County the Chicken Capital of Kansas.

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Chicken Mary's

1133 E 600th Ave, Pittsburg, KS 66762

Established in 1942 by German immigrants, this famous fried chicken restaurant was the winner of 8 Wonders of Kansas Cuisine and Travel Channel's Food Wars.

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Gebhardt's Chicken Dinners

124 N 260th St, Mulberry, KS 66756

Open since 1946, this family owned & operated chicken restaurant is known for their huge helpings of Chicken & Noodles.

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Barto's Idle Hour Steakhouse & Lounge

201 S Santa Fe St, Frontenac, KS 66763

Family-owned and operated since 1951, Barto's has always been known for its live entertainment, and still frequently has live music on Friday or Saturday nights.

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Pichler's Chicken Annies

1271 S 220th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

After Chicken Annie's grandson married Chicken Mary's granddaughter, they opened this resturaunt in 1970.

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Chicken Annie's Girard

498 KS-47, Girard, KS 66743

Open since 1971. Their Menu includes our specialty, Fried Chicken, along with a variety of other dishes that would satisfy any cravings.

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Nu Grille

24 N National Ave, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Since 1946 folks have enjoyed this old-fashioned family-owned diner, offering a wide menu including breakfast to burgers and their signature homestyle broasted fried chicken.

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Aunt Toadies

1411 E Wall St, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Their chicken is double hand battered and cooked to perfection. They offer a 3 piece meal (white, dark or mixed) with a choice of 2 sides, and so much more.

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Chicken Shack Restaurant

704 Clay St, Bronson, KS 66716

Spanky’s Chicken Shack features Catfish Fridays and Chicken Fried Steak Saturdays but the spotlight is always on this delicious Country Style Fried Chicken.

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Chicken House

8 KS-99, Olpe, KS 66865

The Olpe Chicken House was founded in 1958. It's a staple among locals and visitors alike. The Chicken House is renowned for it's fried chicken and has been featured on numerous foodie shows including America's Best Restaurant. There's a reason they've been voted best chicken for nearly two decades straight.

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