Dining is never a problem downtown. International dining options including the state’s finest Mediterranean restaurant Olive Café, 4 Guys Bistro or Globe Indian Cuisine. Fine diners will enjoy the White Linen, the Weather Room, or Luis’ Place, and you can have some fun at the Pennant, a retro bowling and bar-cade restaurant, or the Tee-Box which features PGA Golf simulators. If you are looking for a place to unwind, the Brew Bank provides a self-serve experience, and the Knox provides a high-end speakeasy to grab a night cap. Be sure to stop by our local retailers. Hazel Hill Chocolates, Cashmere Popcorn, Moburt’s Spices, and Absolute Designs by Brenda offer something different for all your needs. Finally, art and design are thriving downtown thanks to businesses like Prairie Glass Studio and Warehouse 414. If it sounds like a lot going on downtown, that’s because there is!
WESTBORO MART
Westboro Mart is one of the oldest shopping centers in Topeka. Featuring stunning Mission and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture inspired by the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, this center offers a variety of retail experiences. Enjoy a drink at Salut, a premier wine and cocktail lounge or enjoy floral designs by Porterfield’s Flowers. Redesigning your home’s interior or just in the market for new furnishings? Stop by SOHO Interiors for an eclectic array of furniture and home decor.
NOTO ARTS DISTRICT
The NOTO Arts & Entertainment District is the center of Topeka’s arts community. Known for its murals, galleries, and retailers, the district boasts over 50 murals and outdoor sculptures, and features live performances at Redbud Park. The area also boasts dozens of local retailers. Discover your new favorite book at Round Table Bookstore, a vintage find at Two Days Market, or tap into the metaphysical by purchasing a crystal or two at Enchanting Earth!
WEST RIDGE MALL
Topeka’s West Ridge Mall, which opened during the shopping-mall boom of the 1980s, is now under new ownership, with exciting renovations on the horizon! Local entrepreneurs bought the mall in 2023 and have big plans to turn this once-bustling shopping center into a modern, mixed-use, indoor-outdoor shopping and entertainment district that could include new retail, fresh restaurant concepts, leisure and self-care services, fun family activities, live entertainment, company headquarters, and so much more. Keep an eye out for updates on this cutting-edge development, as it’s sure to be a sought-after Topeka treat once complete!
