Along the Back Roads of Cowley County

Cowley County has many hidden gems among our rural communities, specialty shops and good American eats can be found along the winding back roads of Cowley County. Go for a cruise, enjoy the rolling hills of the open prairie, and pay them a visit!

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The West Riley
101 N Main St, Dexter
620-222-2089
2nd Saturday of the Month
Offering quality vintage home decor and custom reupholstery services. Follow them on Facebook to see their breathtaking before and after pictures of pieces they have restored!

Grouse Valley Grill
501 N. Hwy K-15, Dexter
620-876-5617
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 7am - 2pm & 4pm - 7pm
Homemade biscuits & gravy, hearty breakfasts, freshly made burgers, pizza, a wide selection of tots, fries and breaded veggies. Catering also available.

Textile Art Retail Therapy Shop
415 Main St., Burden
620-438-2172
Sunday-Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Fabric, quilting supplies, and long arm machine quilting services this is the one stop shop for your quilting and fabric needs in Burden!

Ma's Cafe
421 W 5th, Burden 
620-438-2233
Monday-Wednesday: 8am-2pm
Thursday: 8am-7pm
Friday: 7am-7pm
Saturday: 7am-2pm
Sunday: Closed
Home to the biggest chicken fried steak in Cowley County along with generous portions of other American classics, and a salad bar for those looking for a helping of veggies. Plus, buffets on Saturdays! 

Burden Meats
418 Main Street, Burden 
620-218-8026
Monday-Thursday: 8am-5pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm
Friday & Sunday: Closed
A local butcher shop specializing in custom meat processing & sales. They can process beef, pork, goat, and deer. Their beef is from a local rancher in Cowley County fresh off the farm, from field to table! Visit them for the freshest meat and butchering services!