Trail Days Cafe and Museum

I have been working in Council Grove for a month and decided to check out something new. The Trail Days cafe and Museum was a very pleasant experience since I enjoy local history and good food this was a home run. After an introduction to the historic house it was time to order I looked no further than the Bison pot roast with sweet potatoes, succotash and Indian bread. I was to totold to make myself at home and have a look around the house it be came apparent the pride the owners have in the preservation of the house and enjoy sharing it with any who stop by. I will definitely be back and recommend the pot roast it was very good topped off with a large chocolate chip cookie.

The food is ok. Not a place to go if you want to visit with someone. If you're going there strictly for a history lesson you're in luck, the proprietor spends a lot of time at your table giving you just that.

I hadn't been in a bakery in more than 15 years! Stopped by for some donuts. Bought a dozen donuts- chocolate, glazed, maple & strawberry e.t.c, They were delicious! Not doughy, but soft & light with perfect frosting!

My wife and I stopped here to have lunch and look at the museum. The upstairs had a lovely finished era date correct bedroom. When we sat down to eat we were greeted by the host. He was very personable and throughout the meal was attentive you're not overbearing. The dining room is small but quaint. There are many descriptions of the items around you in the book that you can read. We ordered the buffalo roast and the savory salad, followed by a piece of cherry strawberry pie. Overall the food was very delicious and reasonably sized. We enjoyed the meal and the company. If you want to eat interesting place to visit stop in and enjoy the meal. But if you were in a hurry probably skip this place.

What an amazing experience! Came for lunch after hiking at Tall Grass Prairie. It's in the 1860 trail house with a museum and cafe. The menu comes alive with the owner walks you thru the history of the area by the foods from native Americans, to the settlers Italians, Germans etc. it's home cookin' at its best. We opted for Native American and went with bison and elk with traditional sides of butter beans, Indian bread, sweet potatoes and apple sauce to die for. We topped it off with homemade rhubarb and strawberry pie. The cherry tea was amazing too. Service was amazing and atmosphere was very unique.

A lovely experience of food and history! They were able to accommodate our large group, which was planned in advance.

Fantastic! This place is unique and a must stop if you go to Council Grove! Food is both interesting and authentic. Owners are magnificent! Nice, friendly, and full of local history shared fluently by the most interesting person in town! He's witty, funny, entertaining, and full of knowledge. Wow! What a find.And they beat the heck out of the Hayes House. In a league of their own.

My wife and I had dinner there and we are still telling our friends and family about it. Owner Ken kept us entertained with photos and stories of the history of the house and community. You can walk around the house looking at the antiques, books, photos and artwork while your meal is prepared. The menu is perfectly suited to the vibe of the place, and really delicious. Don't go to Council Grove and miss this experience.

We ate there a few days ago and here's what we have to say. This is a one-of-a-kind restaurant providing a one-of-a-kind experience with exceptionally delicious food. Here are details: FOOD: Amazingly delicious! This place makes everything from scratch while you wait and thus, it is amazing. I had two Native American Salads for lunch (one was a green salad, the other a kidney bean salad). Really delicious flavors and unlike anything I've ever tasted. My husband had ham and mashed potatoes and what he described as extra-delicious iced tea. Our son had a "buffalo joe" - like a sloppy joe but made from bison. We all enjoyed every bite. Super, super tasty!EXPERIENCE: One-of-a-kind! Don't expect to get in and out quickly. Food this fresh and delicious takes time to prepare. Also, expect to learn a lot about the history of this quaint town and the Santa Fe Trail. It is a museum after all and you'll be inundated with history if you are interested in reading their literature.

Delicious food- all homemade! Make sure you have time to spare. It's not fast food just heat food. Love the history of the place as well!