S.O.K.S.
Business Referrals

Banks
Barber/Beauty Shops
Car Repair
Cell Phone
Cleaners
Coffee Shops
Home Repair
Pets
Realtors/Developers
Restaurants/Food
Seamstress

There are a lot of businesses in Manhattan, this list only represents businesses that S.O.K.S. Members
have worked with and recommend. For a more complete business list please contact the
Chamber of Commerce.

BANKS

• Commerce Bank – Main Branch – 785-537-0190
  “They had a lot of great benefits with their free checking.” Recommended by Aaron Haase

• Kansas State Bank – Main Branch – 785-587-4000
  “They have several locations and ATM’s all over the place.” Recommended by Julie Gdanitz
  “Good to bank with them if you’re interested in buying a home!” Recommended by Aimee Hagedorn

BARBER/BEAUTY SHOPS

• Hoa Huang - Hair Extraordinaire - 465 E Poyntz Ave.; 785-537-2223
  “My husband and I have been going to her for at least 6 years.
  She is very detailed and overall just a wonderful person.” Recommended by Katrina Lee

• Hair Experts - Gaia - 323 Anderson Ave.; 785-776-4455

CAR REPAIR

• Oppy’s Amoco - 605 S 3rd St.; 785-776-9940
  “They have done some work for us and seem reasonably priced.” Recommended by Julie Gdanitz

• Davis Tire & Auto - 1026 Poyntz; 785-776-9311
  “They have done some work for us and seem reasonably priced.” Recommended by Julie Gdanitz

CELL PHONE

• Alltel - www.alltel.com
  “They’re the only company that has service out in the boondocks of western Kansas &
  Nebraska.” Recommended by Julie Gdanitz and Pam Bergmann

• T-Moble – www.t-mobile.com
  “Excellent service at the Vet School and beyond - From California to Manhattan, KS, I have never
  had a problem with reception.” Recommended by Chris Barrett

CLEANERS

• Stickel Cleaners & Shirt Laundry - 714 N 12th St.; 785-539-4211
  “Convenient drop off at Dillons.” Recommended by Melissa Haase

COFFEE SHOPS

• Hastings Hardback Cafe - 626 Tuttle Creek Rd.; 785-537-7320
  “Nice and quiet for studying.” Recommended by Melissa Haase

• Java Expresso & Bakery - 1219 Moro St.; 785-587-8888

• Radina’s Coffee House - 616 N. Manhattan Ave.

• Starbucks Coffee - 130 Sarber Ln. (Inside Dillons); 785-776-0201

HOME REPAIR

• Make A List-General Home Repair - Ken Lang - (h) 785-537-0399 - (c) 785-587-7738
  klbro@yahoo.com  Recommended by Casey Wilson

PETS

• Claire and Harley’s A Dog Bath & Boutique - 108 N 3rd St.; 785-537-4805
  “Extremely nice and helpful. They sponsored our S.O.K.S. Dog Wash.” Recommended by Chris Barrett

REALTORS/DEVELOPERS

• Jean Hill - ERA Realty - 800-748-8141 Ext. 117
  Recommended by John Patton
  “Extremely friendly and helpful.” Recommended by Chris Barrett

• Julia Erickson - Landmark Real Estate - 785-776-2222
  “Julia specializes in residential, investment, first-time home buyers, seller/buyer representation
  and relocation.” Recommended by Pam Bergmann

• Pam Westmeyer - ERA Realty - 785-539-3737
  “Pam has helped several vet students find wonderful houses.” Recommended by Aaron Haase

• Stacey Hoffman - Hallmark Homes - 785-587-8700
  “When my husband and I were moving here, Stacey Hoffman at Hallmark Homes was recommended
  by another Vet. Student. Stacey helped us find and purchase our first home, and was
  very easy to work with and willing to show homes that were in a single-income price range.”
  Recommended by Landa Colvin

• Schultz Construction – Brookfield Addition – 785-539-9599 - www.schultzconst.com
  “Schultz built our house and has been building a lot of reasonably priced homes within a 8
  minute drive of the vet school. There are several other vet students living in the same development.”
  Recommended by Chris Barrett

• Vet School housing classifieds: www.vet.ksu.edu/admit/housing/index.htm

RESTAURANTS/FOOD

• Amarillo Mesquite Grill - 420 Tuttle Creek Blvd.; 785-565-0404

• Bobby Ts Bar & Deli - 3240 Kimball Ave.; 785-537-8383

• Call Hall Ice Cream – Located inside Call Hall on Campus

• Chinese Chef - 2704 Anderson Ave.; 785-537-3333

• Cox BBQ - 600 S 4th St.; 785-587-8566

• Early Edition - 3210 Kimball Ave.; 785-539-3255

• El Cazadors - 3003 Anderson Ave. Ste 929; 785-537-8888

• Hibachi Hut - 608 N 12th St.; 785-539-9393

• Little Apple Brewery - 1110 Westloop; 785-539-5500

• Mercado Specialty Food Store - 1222 Moro St.; 785-565-9727

• Pita Pit - 1131 Moro, Aggieville; 785-537-3995

• Rambler’s Steakhouse - 8711 E. Hwy 24 State Lake Rd.; 785-539-4989

• Royal Thai - 3003 Anderson Ave.; 785-539-0399

• So Long Saloon - 1130 Moro; 785-537-9292

• Texas Star Cafe - 608 N 12th St.; 785-537-9077

• Valentino’s Italian Buffet- 3003 Anderson Ave. Suite 901; 785-539-6444

SEAMSTRESS

• Bonny Kim – 785-537-2393
  “Excellent seamstress!” Recommended by Aimee Hagedorn