Topeka, Kansas Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Topeka, Kansas, with a population of 163,551, is known for its rich history and stunning Kansas State Capitol building. Over the years, the city has seen a number of closed down restaurants that reflect its evolving dining scene. While some establishments have permanently closed their doors, others have temporarily closed with hopes of reopening. This page highlights notable spots that have shut down, marking the end of an era in Topeka’s culinary landscape.

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Pizzeria Via Family Dining – Topeka – 738 Sw Gage Blvd
738 Sw Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66606
Status: Closed
Baker’s Dozen 29th and Croco – Topeka – 3627 Se 29Th St
3627 Se 29Th St
Topeka, KS 66605
Status: Closed
Schlotzsky’s – Topeka – 607 S Kansas Ave
607 S Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66603
Status: Closed
Cafe Holliday – Topeka – The Devon Apts, 800 Sw 12Th St
The Devon Apts, 800 Sw 12Th St
Topeka, KS 66612
Status: Closed
Quinton’s Bar & Deli – Topeka – 4121 Sw Huntoon St
4121 Sw Huntoon St
Topeka, KS 66604
Status: Closed
Coyote Canyon – Topeka – 1251 Sw Ashworth Pl
1251 Sw Ashworth Pl
Topeka, KS 66604
Status: Closed
Carlos O’Kelly’s – Topeka – 3425 S Kansas Ave
3425 S Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66611
Status: Closed
Reed’s – Topeka – 4731 Nw Hunters Ridge Cir
4731 Nw Hunters Ridge Cir
Topeka, KS 66618
Status: Closed
Pepe & Chela’s Mexican Restaurant – Topeka – 1001 Sw Tyler St
1001 Sw Tyler St
Topeka, KS 66612
Status: Closed
College Hill Pizza Pub – Topeka – 1418 Sw Lane St
1418 Sw Lane St
Topeka, KS 66604
Status: Closed
Norsemen Brewing Company Lakeheim – Topeka – 2841 Se Croco Rd #100
2841 Se Croco Rd #100
Topeka, KS 66605
Status: Closed
Ramirez Carry Out – Topeka – 2041 Se Washington St
2041 Se Washington St
Topeka, KS 66607
Status: Closed
El Gallo Mexican Restaurant And Cantina – Topeka – 3501 Sw Topeka Blvd
3501 Sw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66611
Status: Closed
China Express – Topeka – 514 Sw 10Th Ave
514 Sw 10Th Ave
Topeka, KS 66612
Status: Closed
Subway – Topeka – 2518 Sw 17Th St
2518 Sw 17Th St
Topeka, KS 66604
Status: Closed
Taco John’s – Topeka – 1015 Sw Wanamaker Rd
1015 Sw Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
Status: Closed
The Flamingo Bar & Grill – Topeka – 2335 Nw Clay St
2335 Nw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66618
Status: Closed
Subway – Topeka – 1301 Sw 37Th St
1301 Sw 37Th St
Topeka, KS 66611
Status: Closed
45th Street – Topeka – 4601 S Sw Topeka Blvd
4601 S Sw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66609
Status: Closed
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt – Topeka – 1570 Sw Wanamaker Rd
1570 Sw Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
Status: Closed
Brew Bank Topeka – Topeka – 822 S Kansas Ave
822 S Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66612
Status: Closed
HHB BBQ – Topeka – 906 S Kansas Ave
906 S Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66612
Status: Closed
Rowhouse Restaurant – Topeka – 515 Sw Van Buren St
515 Sw Van Buren St
Topeka, KS 66603
Status: Closed
G’s cheesecake and more – Topeka – 821 Sw 21St St
821 Sw 21St St
Topeka, KS 66604
Status: Closed
Field of Greens – Topeka – 909 S Kansas Ave
909 S Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66612
Status: Closed
Wendy’s – Topeka – 1251 Sw Gage Blvd
1251 Sw Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66604
Status: Closed
Norsemen Brewing Company – Topeka – 830 N Kansas Ave
830 N Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66608
Status: Closed
Subway – Topeka – 935 S Kansas Ave
935 S Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66612
Status: Closed
Subway – Topeka – Next To Forbes Field, 5916 Sw Topeka Blvd
Next To Forbes Field, 5916 Sw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66619
Status: Closed
Old Chicago – Topeka
1231 SW Wanamaker Rd. Topeka
Topeka, KS
Status: Closed Permanently

Old Chicago, located at 1231 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66604, opened in 1998 and closed in 2022.

Howard Johnson’s Restaurant – Topeka
Service Area 2
Topeka, KS I-70
Status: Closed Permanently

Howard Johnson's Restaurant, located at Service Area 2, E Topeka, 8000 I-70, Tecumseh, KS 66542, has been replaced by a McDonald's.

Bennigan’s – Topeka
3251 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66611
Status: Closed Permanently

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