Tucked Away Between Farmland And Fields, Missouri's Ken’s Kafe Is A True Hidden Gem
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 12, 2020
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Hidden gems are sometimes so treasured that we want to keep them hidden, so we have them all for ourselves. When you sit down for a meal at this cozy café, you’ll quickly realize this is one hidden gem in Missouri you’ll want to keep all to yourself and shout about from the rooftops at the same time. It just might become one of your new go-to spots, too.
Most people pass through the tiny village of Arcola, population of around 55, on their way to other destinations. About a half an hour from such attractions as…
Stony Pointe Prairie Conservation Area, Stockton State Park, and Mutton Creek Marina and Campgrounds, Arcola sits in just the right spot for busy travelers in search of a hearty meal.
Pull up a chair at the cozy café that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. If you need a boost of energy to help start your day, you’ll definitely want to dig into one of Ken’s popular breakfast dishes.
Try the classic country fried steak, biscuits and gravy, or a biscuit burrito. That, of course, is just a tasty sampling of your choices. If you like pancakes, see how many of the plate-sized ones you can eat.
If you’re craving a hearty meal like mom or grandma used to make, you’ve come to the right place. Order a traditional fried chicken meal, for example, paired with a helping of fluffy mashed potatoes and another side.
For a tasty side, scoop up a helping of homemade potato salad, coleslaw, or baked beans. Corn, green beans, homemade mashed potatoes, and cottage cheese are also among your choices.
Sit down to an old-fashioned homemade meal at Ken’s Kafe, open Sunday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Have you ever been to this hidden gem in Missouri? What did you like most about it? Join the conversation in the comments! If you like uncovering hidden gems, you’ll definitely want to plan a visit to The Corner Cabinet in Iberia.
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