When you’re looking for a good meal in Kansas, you’ve got hundreds of options just waiting for you. When it comes to feeling like home, we love it when small town restaurants feel just like home. This restaurant is just a little more Kansas than the others, from the moment you arrive. Have you ever heard our state motto – Ad Astra Per Aspera? It’s also a restaurant you’ll never forget.

Welcome to Ad Astra, a restaurant that takes Kansas’ motto and makes it part of their reality.

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Ad Astra Per Aspera means “to the stars, through difficulties” and you’ll find that the flavors served here definitely shoot for the stars.

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Once you step inside, you’re greeted with the smell of all sorts of foods and a view of local artwork that changes every three months.

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Their food is rustic and flavorful, but don’t let that deter you. No one expects you to dress up at this restaurant, even if the food looks its best.

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Not only do they serve beautiful plates, but they put flavors together that turn into something beautiful. I haven’t found anything bad yet at this restaurant tailor-made for Kansans.

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A word of advice: save room for dessert! There’s a lot of great food here, but you might need to use your “dessert stomach” for a slice of something sweet after your meal. Just look at those strawberries.

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Ad Astra is open select hours during the week, so make sure to plan accordingly. On Thursday, they’re open from 5-9 p.m., and from Friday to Sunday, they’re open from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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You’ll find Ad Astra and all of their Kansas spirit at 318 Cottonwood St, Strong City, KS. Feel free to use the map below to find your way there, and check out their website for more info.

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If you love Kansas and haven’t gotten a chance to travel it yet, check out these places every Kansan should visit while they live here.

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