Even more black-owned restaurants in Wichita

Wichita’s dining scene is full of talented Black business owners, chefs and cooks. We profiled many of them today, but there are so many more.

Here are several other black-owned restaurants to check out:

Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway: In 2019, well-known local musician Uche Onwugbufor and his business partner Tracy Rutledge teamed up to buy the famous Artichoke Sandwich Bar, which had been run for 35 years by founder Pat Audley. The duo has kept the music playing, the beer flowing and the sandwiches flying out of the kitchen.

Arthur’s Creations, 3012 E. Harry: Though no relation to the Kansas City Arthur Bryant, Wichita’s Arthur Bryant has been serving barbecue, salads, smoothies and breakfast items out of a small storefront for the past year. He grew up in a family that cooked, Bryant said, and he got experience in several local restaurant kitchens before venturing out on his own.

Brint’s Diner, 4834 E. Lincoln: Robert Lolar now runs this historic Wichita diner. He’s been selling his diner fare for carryout only but is about to open for dine-in seating.

Bongo Fruit Smoothies: Robert Elliott and Daina Elliott are in high demand with their whimsical food truck, which specializes in eye-catching tropical drinks served out of hollowed out pineapples.

Eat of the Earth: Nicole Williams runs this vegan food business, which previously operated out of the now-closed 750 Soul restaurant. She’ll be making another appearance at the ICT Veg Fest at the Blood Orchards, 6346 S. Broadway, on March 27.

Fish and More, 2021 S. Oliver: This restaurant sells chicken wings, catfish, ribs, shrimp and more.

Mama’s Kitchen, 2504 E. Ninth St: Byyesha Cox opened this soul food restaurant in 2019 serving food just like her mama used to make.

Ray’s Food Express, 1542 E 61st St. North: Aubrey Ray Banks started his business as a food truck but now sells fried catfish and other soul food items from a brick-and-mortar spot.

Southeast Carryout, 1520 S. Oliver: Owner Perry Hayden not only runs the restaurant that’s been a Wichita staple at since the 1980s, but a little more than a year ago he also added a burger food truck to his collection.

Sport Burger, 134 N. Hillside: This little drive-through burger shack set up in an historic Valentine Diner at Douglas and Hillside is owned by Ronnie and Connie Williams.

Wichita Subs & More, 2251 E. 21st St. Sisters Donial Fayson and Desiree Ellison opened this sandwich shop specializing in Philly cheesesteaks in October 2020.

This story was originally published February 27, 2022 at 5:00 AM.

Denise Neil

The Wichita Eagle

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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.