Menu - Abilene - Mr. K`s Farmhouse

The History of The Hill in abilene, KS
On a gentle hill, just slightly west of Abilene on a winding curve of old US 40, stands a small
grove of skyward pines. Their roots sink deep into the hill made famous by one determined
woman named Lena.
Although Lena made her life’s work out of her restaurant on the hill, her plans at an early age
of 16 were far from that. At that tender age, and considered to be much of a tomboy, she longed
to be a physical education instructor. But, as fate would have it, during a weekend outing to
Kansas City, she found herself believing the words of a fortune teller, who told her she should
be in a place selling “foodstuffs” to the public. A kitchen was the last place she wanted to find
herself... but soon she was there.
First there were other ventures, all in different locations. But, again as fate would have it, one
day in a restaurant just up this very curve of old 40 Highway, Lena was in the process of tarring
a roof when her hair caught fire! She found herself trapped! She jumped down to safety, only
to turn and look up at the farmhouse on the hill. It is said at that very moment she knew where
her destiny lay. So, as history goes, she bought the house on the hill, and on Friday the 13th of
1939, she opened her Farmhouse Restaurant with a stag party for 100 men. The “foodstuffs”
were served from that day on until 1974 when she closed for retirement. Lena fed tourists from
coast to coast, foreign diplomats, secret service men, White House officials and President Dwight
David Eisenhower (Abilene’s Favorite Son).
Although many a story has circulated about the Farmhouse, none are more fascinating or
humorous than the one which occurred when, in 1965, President Eisenhower came face to face
with a long honored tradition at Lena’s.
It was the day the 34th President became “just an ordinary Abilene citizen.” While dining at
Lena’s, he watched a first World Series game on television with friends and received an early
75th birthday paddling from Lena and her trademark paddles. He signed it, and it was hung
on the wall for all to see.
The history books will always tell the tales of Abilene’s more famous citizens, such as Wild
Bill Hickock, Bat Masterson, Tom Smith and even the humble beginnings of Dwight Eisenhower
through wartime heroics and political fortunes. But there shall always be a place reserved for
one determined woman named Lena Benson and her “Farmhouse on the Hill.” In the fall of
1994, with Lena in failing health and wanting to sell her life’s work, fate would find Ed and
June Kuntz, longtime restaurateurs in Abilene. While driving one day on old US 40, they would
spot a “for sale” sign on the property. By January of 1995, the Kuntzs had purchased the tract
known as Lena’s. Shortly thereafter Lena passed away. With the help of her sister Nellie, they
were able to bring back to life the Farmhouse on the Hill, after nearly 20 years of dormancy.
The staff of Mr. K’s Farmhouse Restaurant welcomes you to Abilene, and we hope you
enjoy your visit and your meal.
The Menu Man • October 2014 • 702-551-2075
Appetizers
Hand-Dipped Onion Rings.............6.95
Breaded Mushrooms.......................5.95
With dipping sauce.
Chicken Strips.................................5.95
With dipping sauce.
Cheddar Cheese Poppers................5.95
With dipping sauce.
Mozzarella Sticks............................6.95
Cheesy Garlic Bread.......................5.95
With dipping sauce.
Chips & Salsa..................................5.95
Chips & Queso.................................6.95
Chips with Queso & Salsa..............7.95
Cheesy Seasoned Fries...................7.95
Queso Sticks....................................6.95
With dipping sauce.
Soups & Sides
Cup of Soup of the Day...................2.49
Bowl of Soup of the Day..................3.49
Soup in a Bread Bowl.....................5.99
Small Cottage Cheese.....................1.99
Large Cottage Cheese.....................2.99
Potato Salad or Baked Beans.........1.99
Dinner Salad...................................2.99
Fries, Mashed Potato & Gravy,
Baked Potato or Rice..................1.99
Beverages
Soft Drinks (Free Refill).................1.99
Brewed Iced Tea (Free Refill).........1.99
Coffee or Decaf (Free Refill)...........1.75
Black Tea (Regular or Decaf).........1.75
Herbal or Green Tea.......................1.75
Black Cow (Root Beer Float)..........2.95
Hot Chocolate..................................1.99
2% Milk....................Sm 1.99.....Lg 2.95
Don’t Forget Dessert
Cup of ICE CREAM
or SHERBET.................................2.00
Chocolate Sundae............................2.50
Vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate sauce
and cherry.
Ask your server to tell you about our homemade pie and cheesecake selections.
3.00 - 4.95 per slice
412 S Campbell St.
785-263-2681
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Mr. K’s Big Salads
The Chef.............................................................................................................. 8.49
This one has half the garden in it, topped with meat, cheese and egg.
The Shrimp.......................................................................................................... 8.99
A bountiful bed of lettuce topped with ocean shrimp and grated cheese.
The Grilled Chicken............................................................................................ 8.49
Fresh greens and vegetables topped with chicken and cheese.
The Italian........................................................................................................... 8.49
Full of greens with salami, pepperoni, ham, cheese and pasta tortellini.
The Taco Salad.................................................................................................... 8.49
Mildly seasoned taco meat in a flour shell topped with fresh greens, tomato, peppers, onions, black
olives, cheese and salsa. Sour cream on the side.
The Crispy Chicken............................................................................................ 8.49
Fresh greens topped with crispy, fried chicken strips and cheese.
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Southwest Spicy Salad....................................................................................... 9.49
Fresh greens, veggies, black beans and corn mixed with Frank’s Red Hot and Boom Boom sauce.
Choice of crispy or grilled chicken or steak.
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Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your
risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.
Ask your server for a BIG SALAD CLUB CARD. You buy 10 and get one free!
All Items and Prices Subject to Change
Dinner Specialties
Chicken Strip Dinner....................10.99
Four crispy chicken strips with BBQ sauce.
Chicken Fried Steak.....................10.99
Steak Strips...................................10.99
Tenderized strips of steak dipped in Mr. K’s
special batter and deep-fried. A local favorite.
Breaded and served with our country gravy. A
Farmhouse favorite!
Pork Chops....................................13.99
Stir Fry*........................................11.99
Hamburger Steak..........................10.99
Stir fry vegetables, choice of chicken, beef
or shrimp, served over rice with teriyaki or sweet
& sour.
Two lean juicy chops charbroiled and seasoned.
Large thick and juicy patty, topped with grilled
onions and mushrooms.
Chicken, Seafood & Barbeque
Chicken Fried Chicken..................................................................................... 11.99
Breaded chicken breast served with our country gravy.
Pan-Fried Chicken (Evening Only)
Get ready for chicken the way Grandma used to cook it, but she’s cookin’ it fresh, so allow for extra
skillet time! (30-40 minutes)
Quarter
2 Pieces .................................................................................................. 10.99
3 Pieces .................................................................................................. 11.99
Half
4 Pieces .................................................................................................. 12.99
Grilled Breast on Rice....................................................................................... 10.99
Boneless chicken grilled and served with teriyaki, sweet & sour or BBQ sauce. (You may choose potato
instead of rice).
Pan-Fried Catfish.............................................................................................. 14.99
Lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown.
Jumbo Fantail Shrimp...................................................................................... 15.99
Eight plump shrimp in a light breading.
Popcorn Shrimp................................................................................................. 12.99
BBQ Brisket...................................................................................................... 12.99
Tender beef brisket, marinated, served over sliced bread.
BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs
Half Slab....................................................................................................... 15.99
Full Slab....................................................................................................... 19.99
Grilled Salmon.................................................................................................. 14.99
Brushed with a teriyaki glaze.
Steaks
Prime rib Served Friday and Saturday Night!
Daily lunch and dinner specials!
All prices & schedules subject to change without notice.
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6am-10pm 7 days a week
1900 N. Buckeye • Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2285
202 NW 15th St.
Abilene, KS 67410
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fax
(785) 263-2020
(785) 263-1290
T-Bone................................................................................................................ 21.99
Our biggest and boldest steak.
16 oz. Kansas City Strip................................................................................... 20.99
Thick and juicy.
12 oz. Kansas City Strip................................................................................... 17.99
Bacon-Wrapped Filet........................................................................................ 20.99
Mr. K’s favorite.
Bacon-Wrapped Petite...................................................................................... 17.99
Mrs. K’s favorite.
Rib-Eye.............................................................................................................. 19.99
Chopped Sirloin Steak...................................................................................... 10.99
Bourbon & Blue Cheese Steak......................................................................... 18.99
ADD Jumbo Fantail Shrimp to any Steak................................................. .99 each
Above dinners served with choice of potato, house salad, cup of soup
or vegetable and homemade rolls. (*No potato with Stir Fry).
All Items and Prices Subject to Change
Jarad M. Waite, o.d.
Lunch Specialties
Served from 11AM - 2PM only!
Hot Beef............................................................................................................... 7.99
Tender roast beef over bread, served with mashed potatoes, smothered in beef gravy.
Chicken Fried Steak........................................................................................... 7.99
Breaded and served with our country gravy. A Farmhouse favorite.
Hamburger Steak................................................................................................ 7.99
Lean ground chuck patty charbroiled and topped with grilled onion and mushrooms.
Steak Strips......................................................................................................... 7.99
Tenderized strips of steak, dipped in Mr. K’s special batter and deep-fried. A local favorite!
Chicken Fried Chicken....................................................................................... 7.99
Breaded chicken breast served with our country gravy.
Chicken Strips..................................................................................................... 7.99
Crispy chicken strips with BBQ sauce.
Stir Fry................................................................................................................ 8.99
Stir fry vegetables with your choice of chicken, beef or shrimp, served over rice with teriyaki,
or sweet & sour.
Grilled Chicken Breast....................................................................................... 8.29
Boneless chicken grilled and served with teriyaki, BBQ or sweet & sour, with vegetable and roll.
Baked Fettuccine Alfredo................................................................................... 8.99
Choice of chicken or sausage baked with ribbon noodles smothered in creamy alfredo sauce
and mozzarella, served with garlic bread.
Sandwiches
Served at Lunch or Dinner.
Grilled Cheese.................................4.95
Vegetarian Sandwich......................5.95
There’s no meat in this one, just crisp veggies
and cheese.
1600 NW 3rd • Abilene, KS 67410
785-263-4403
Charbroiled Hamburger.................5.95
Special seasoning, great taste!
Western Burger...............................5.95
Old West flavor with our homemade BBQ.
Mon. thru Thu. 9am-10pm, Fri. and Sat. 9am-11pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
Drive-Thru Window and Mixer Shop
Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich......6.95
Served with mayo or honey mustard.
Chicken Breast Sandwich...............6.95
Served with mayo or honey mustard.
Patty Melt........................................6.49
Served on marbled rye, with American or Swiss
cheese, onion and peppers.
Club Sandwich................................6.95
Gourmet, double-decker on white or wheat.
Reuben.............................................6.95
Ham & Cheese.................................6.95
Oven-broiled with Mozzarella, topped with
lettuce, tomato and onion and tangy Italian
sauce.
Italian..............................................6.95
Select Italian meats with Mozzarella, topped
with lettuce, tomato and onion and tangy
Italian sauce.
Steak or Chicken
Philly Supreme...........................6.95
Grilled with onion, peppers, mushrooms and
melted Mozzarella.
Brisket.............................................6.95
Tender strips of beef marinated in BBQ on a
homestyle bun.
Fish Sandwich.................................6.49
Tender, flaky fish on a homestyle bun.
B.L.T................................................5.95
Served on white or wheat.
Corned beef and kraut on marbled rye.
All sandwiches served with choice of one side.
fries, potato salad, baked beans or cottage cheese
Bus Groups Welcomed!
Contact Todd or Tammy for a special Group Menu and Pricing.
Private Rooms available and Meeting Space available.
All Items and Prices Subject to Change
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Rock • Sand • Gravel • Landscape Rock
205 S. Van Buren • Abilene, KS 67410
785-263-4172
FARMHOUSE
RESTAURANT
Formerly, the Historical “LENA’S”
www.mrksfarmhouse.com • tkuntz@eaglecom.net