Fried chicken can be made by anyone, but there are a few places in Kansas that seem to make it so good they get customers for decades who eat their chicken every visit. One of the best fried chicken restaurants in Kansas has been around for decades, and we hope you’ll love it as much as we do.

Welcome to the long standing Barto's Idle Hour, a steak house and gathering place for many over the years.
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They've been serving Kansas since 1951, and every decade their dedicated fans seem to keep coming back for their delicious eats.
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What happens to be so good you'll keep coming back every time you're in the neighborhood? Why, the fried chicken, of course!
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Their amazing fried chicken is made from scratch, prepared in a kitchen similar to yours, but with all the love almost 7 decades can produce.
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In addition to great fried chicken, they also have steaks, burgers, seafood, and plenty of sides that'll make sure you leave full and happy.
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Not only do they serve amazing fried chicken we've loved for years, but they also have live music, space for large groups, and that comfy Kansas service you know and love.
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Barto's Idle Hour is open from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 4 to 11:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. However, expect the kitchen to close at 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and at 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
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For more information, check out their website here.

If you’re in love with small town eats without all the fills, check out this small town place where they’re not afraid of extra gravy.

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