Dining With Denise Neil

Restaurants need vacations, too, and these Wichita spots are taking extended breaks

Restaurateurs need vacations, too, and it’s a tradition in Wichita that many of them shut their businesses down for a period around the Fourth of July holiday.

Lots of Wichita restaurants will be closed for the actual holiday on Sunday, so be sure to check before you head out for a meal.

But several will be closed for more extended vacations. Here are a few that are taking longer breaks:

Know of one I missed? Email me at dneil@wichitaeagle.com and I’ll add it.

Aria Bakery, 6476 E. Central: The owners of this restaurant plan to close between Monday and Aug. 12, when they say they’ll reopen with “lots of new recipes and surprising deals.”

Auntie C’s, 425 E. 61st St. North, Park City: This restaurant will close for vacation from July 11 through 25.

Bocco Deli, 3010 E. Central: This lunch spot near Central and Hillside will close on Wednesday and remain closed through July 7.

Buster’s Burger Joint, 1202 E. MacArthur: This burger joint will be closed from Saturday through Monday.

DeFazio’s, 2706 N. Amidon:: Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Felipe’s, 3434 W. Central and 119th and Maple: The restaurant will be closed for vacation starting today and running through Sunday.

Felipe’s, 2241 N. Woodlawn: This branch of Felipe’s closed on Monday and will remain closed through July 7, reopening on July 8.

Felipe’s Jr., 9718 E. Harry: This Felipe’s closed on Monday and won’t reopen until July 13.

Hibachi Boy, Wichita and Derby: Closed Sunday and Monday.

Malaysia Cafe, 7777 E. 21st St.: This Asian restaurant closed on Sunday and will not reopen until Monday.

Molino’s Mexican Cuisine, 1064 N. Waco: Closed from Sunday through July 11.

Piatto Neapolitan Pizzeria, 1706 E. Douglas: This pizza restaurant will close from Friday through July 6.

Pho Cao, 9203 W. Central: This pho restaurant closed on Monday and won’t reopen until July 15.

Pho Chopstix, 2233 N. Ridge Road: This Vietnamese restaurant closed Sunday and won’t reopen until July 6.

Sapporo, 8065 E. Peachtree Lane: This Sushi restaurant will close for vacation from Sunday through July 11 and reopen on July 12.

Shanghai, 3815 E. Harry: This Chinese restaurant closed on Wednesday and won’t reopen until July 8.

Tacos tj 664, 1014 N. West St.: This popular taco restaurant will be closed starting Friday and won’t reopen until July 13.

Yokohama Ramen Izakaya, 6434 E. Central: This restaurant will be closed on Thursday and won’t reopen until July 8.

Restaurants closing just for July 4, which is Sunday, include: The Anchor, Doo-Dah Diner, Hurricane Sports Grill, Red Robin, The Sweet Spot, Delano BBQ Co., Napoli, Leslie Coffee Co., Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Bite Me BBQ, Paradise Donuts west and downtown, Riverside Cafe West Central and Derby, Molino’s Taqueria, Savute’s, Twelve, Stearman Field Bar & Grill, Gabby’s Peruvian Restaurant & Catering

This story was originally published June 29, 2021 at 2:50 PM.

Denise Neil
The Wichita Eagle
Denise Neil has covered restaurants and entertainment since 1997. Her Dining with Denise Facebook page is the go-to place for diners to get information about local restaurants. She’s a regular judge at local food competitions and speaks to groups all over Wichita about dining.
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