LOOOTTTS of thoughts here:
As a lover of food (I’m fat) and even coffee, I’ll do my best.
Coffee:
Reverie (East of DT)
Pennant (Delano)
R Coffeehouse (Riverside)
Cocoa Dolce (multiple, fun vibe, good “extra” drinks beyond black coffee)
Dinner:
West
Bella Vita (West St) - great hidden gem, doesn’t look like much outside, but I promise it’s worth it.
6S - upscale, fancy, sometimes overpriced, but quality is still great!
Twelve - Upscale Casual, nice menu
Downtown:
Sabor - A+
Siena Tuscan - great hotel restaurant
Lotte - upscale casual, smaller portions
East
George’s - favorite restaurant in town
Chester’s - upscale, higher end
Belmont - upscale casual
Wine Dive - upscale casual
Red Rock - regional “chain” but always dynamite!
Scotch & Sirloin - it’s the “who’s who” in town, expensive, hate the owner with a passion, but the quality is almost always on point.
BBQ:
B&C BBQ
Station 8
When Pigs Fly
Bite Me BBQ
Two Brothers & Hog Wild are fine in a pinch, but more “corporate” although local
Breakfast:
Beacon - greasy spoon, old, griddle is money!
Doo Dah Diner - well portioned, always busy, unique menu items
Homegrown - started in Wichita, becoming regional, good quality
Pizza/Italian:
Ziggy’s & The Depot (Shamleas plus as my extended family owns these spots).
Piatto- good quality Neapolitan
Angelo’s
Maple Street Pizza
IL Vicino
This should get you covered to get started! 