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Porubsky's Grocery

508 N.E. Sardou, Topeka, KS - (785) 234-5788
Lunch only, Monday through Friday. The time to come is between October and March, which is when Charlie Porubsky makes his hearty chili. Top it off with ferociously hot horseradish pickles, and you have a Topeka meal to remember.
93% Approval Rating (16 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
pickles
chili (in season)

Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Stern - Photos (4)
Roadfood.com Editor
"Porubsky’s wood-paneled, Formica-tabled eating area is a room to the side of Porubsky’s Grocery store. For a half a century, customers have been coming to eat cold cut sandwiches and Charlie Porubsky’s chili (the latter during chili season only – October to March), ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

508 N.E. Sardou, Topeka, KS
(785) 234-5788

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:Yes
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:No
Porubsky's pickles are incendiary. They are served as a garnish for sandwiches or chili, and they are available by the pint and quart, to go.
"Porubsky's pickles are incendiary. They are served as a garnish for sandwiches or chili, and they are available by the pint and quart, to go."
Michael Stern





Charlie Porubsky shows off the pot in which he makes his famous chili.
"Charlie Porubsky shows off the pot in which he makes his famous chili."
Michael Stern


Although this certainly doesn't look like a destination restaurant, Kansas chili lovers know that this is the place!
"Although this certainly doesn't look like a destination restaurant, Kansas chili lovers know that this is the place!"
Cliff Strutz


A neon sign inside Porubsky's descibes a perfect Topeka dinner.
"A neon sign inside Porubsky's descibes a perfect Topeka dinner."
Michael Stern


A flood in the early 1950s cut off easy access to Porubsky's in the 'Little Russia' neighborhood of Topeka. There's not a lot else around here to attract visitors, but Porubsky's chili is a beacon.
"A flood in the early 1950s cut off easy access to Porubsky's in the 'Little Russia' neighborhood of Topeka. There's not a lot else around here to attract visitors, but Porubsky's chili is a beacon."
Michael Stern



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