2025 was a rough year where many businesses fell on some hard times. And because of that, Wichita saw some big names close within our city’s restaurant industry. There were many notable ones over the past year. So let’s pay some respect to the places who are no longer with us:
Restaurants that closed in 2025 (in alphabetical order):
A&J Poke Ramen – 550 N. Ridge Road
Abode Bar & Bistro – 837 N. Andover Road, Andover
Abuelo’s – 1413 N. Waterfront Pkwy
Amore Italian Restaurant – 2315 W. 21st St.
The Anchor – 1109 E. Douglas
Bakesale Treat Parlor – 2000 N. Rock Road
BBQ Express – 6249 E. 21st St.
The Big Nerd – Food Truck
The Breadbasket – 219 N. Main St., Newton
Chick N Max – 3520 N. Maize Road, 5510 E. Central Ave. & 8977 W. Central
One location is still open at 352 S. West St.
China Star Super Buffet – 5825 W. Central Ave.
Cofellow Coffee Parlor – 150 N. Main St.
Two locations are still open at 107 N. Main St., Goddard and 2120 N. Woodlawn
Connekt Cafe – 9310 W. Central Ave.
David’s Express – 2110 N. Maize Road
One location is still open at 5619 E. Lincoln St.
Express Kitchen – 725 E. Douglas Ave.
The Kitchen is still open at 3622 N. Oliver
Fusion Restaurant & Catering – 9504 W. Central Ave.
Gorditas Por Fias – 2117 E. Central Ave.
One location is still open at 511 N. West St.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria – 1441 N. Webb Road
Hibachi Boy – 3010 E. Central Ave.
Jimmy’s Egg – 7777 E. 21st St.
Kung Fu Tea – 2120 N. Amidon
La Cajun Seafood and Chicken – 6249 E. 21st St. N.
Le Monde – 602 N. West St.
Levantine Kitchen – 3337 E. Central Ave.
Mango Tree – 111 E. 47th St. S.
Margarita’s Cantina – 3109 E. Douglas Ave.
MBC Lounge – 117 N. Handley
Mi No Bakery – 2528 S. Oliver
Ooo Lala Stone Pho – 1415 W. Pawnee
Paradise Donuts – 612 E. Douglas Ave.
One location is still open at 10607 W. Maple St.
The Peaceful Pachyderm – 141 E. Kay St., Derby
Peerless – 919 E. Douglas Ave.
Pig In Pig Out – 1003 E. 13th St.
R Coffeehouse – 1144 Bitting
Sam’s Southern Eatery – 2706 N. Amidon & 6600 W. Central Ave.
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill – 1400 E. 1st St.
Sesame – Mediterranean Kitchen – 2755 N. Maize Road & 4510 E. 19th St.
Sharky’s Island Bites – 9710 E. 21st St.
One location is still open at 8019 W. 21st St.
Strouds – 3661 N. Hillside
Tad’s Carryout – 2545 N. Hillside
Tianluo Bistro – 11309 E. Kellogg
Wichita Cheesecake Company – 801 E. Douglas
Happy Dining,
Eddy
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