Catch a concert or show at one of downtown’s event venues, including the Topeka Performing Arts Center, Evergy Plaza and the historic Jayhawk Theatre. Get some axe throwing in at Axe & Ale, enjoy a round of indoor golf at The Tee Box, or put your gaming skills to the test at Spawn Inn. Hungry after all that activity? Stop by Olive Café, The Pennant, or Iron Rail Brewing for a quick bite to eat. Looking for something a bit more upscale? Make your reservations at The Weather Room, The White Linen, or Knox Cocktail Lounge. And the list truly goes on! So here are some of the downtown’s treasures.

WHERE TO GRAB A SPECIAL TREAT: 

CASHMERE GOURMET POPCORN for locally popped delights 

HAZEL HILL CHOCOLATE for small-batch, hand-made chocolates and other sweet treats 

SHANA CAKE serving gluten-free, allergy friendly breads and sweets 

WHERE TO SHOP: 

ABSOLUTE DESIGN BY BRENDA for unique gifts, flowers and decor 

DISTINQUE’ GENTLEMAN, where you’ll find apparel and accessories for both men and women 

HUNTER & LAINE for a variety of goods and decor 

LEAPING LLAMAS ARTISAN SHOP for local art and a variety of artisan-made items 

MARICEL’S BOUTIQUE for women’s apparel and accessories 

MOBURTS SPICES & MORE for special spice blends and olive oil, vinegar pairings 

PRAIRIE GLASS ART STUDIO for fused glass creations 

RELIANT APPAREL, your Topeka-gear headquarters 

THE VINTAGE FOX for eclectic antiques, oddities and more 

WITH JULES for organic and sustainable living 

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK: 

4 GUYS BISTRO for amazing pho and the best crab rangoon in town 

THE CELTIC FOX Topeka’s beloved Irish pub 

GLOBE INDIAN CUISINE for some of the area’s best Indian fare 

HANOVER PANCAKE HOUSE serving breakfast-and-lunch diner classics since 1969 

JULI’S COFFEE & BISTRO for breakfast, lunch or the perfect pick-me-up 

LOS MANDILES ROJOS for authentic Mexican cuisine 

LUIS’ PLACE for an intimate dining experience 

NAULING’S TEXAS BBQ & SOUL FOOD for “a taste of Texas in every bite” 

OLIVE CAFÉ Discover the best Mediterranean food in the Midwest 

THE WHITE LINEN Fine dining inside an intimate upscale restaurant 

THE WEATHER ROOM for delicious chef-crafted menus with a contemporary ambiance 

THE PENNANT Enjoy a burger and milkshake at Topeka’s #1 family fun restaurant 

BREW BANK Pour your own brews at the first self-service beer hall in Kansas! 

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Evergy Plaza, the heart of downtown Topeka. This vibrant city plaza features more than 200 events each year, delighting visitors with a splashpad and nightly fountain shows in the summer and ice skating in the winter! Enjoy free concerts, movie nights, cultural festivals, food trucks and more at this premier outdoor entertainment venue.