Restaurant Near I-70 in Colby, Kansas

There’s a certain point on a long road trip where fast food just stops sounding good.

If you’ve been crossing western Kansas on I-70, Center Pivot Brewery is an easy stop just a few minutes off the interstate in downtown Colby. It’s the kind of place travelers stumble into looking for a better meal and end up staying a little longer than they planned.

We’re a locally owned restaurant and brewery serving handcrafted pizza, smash burgers, appetizers, salads, cocktails, and house beer in a relaxed downtown atmosphere. Whether you’re heading west toward Colorado or east across Kansas, it’s a comfortable place to get off the road for a while.

Just a Few Minutes Off the Interstate

One of the things travelers appreciate most is how simple the stop is. From either Colby exit on I-70, you can be parked at Center Pivot Brewery in about five minutes without fighting traffic or winding through unfamiliar neighborhoods.

That makes it a popular stop for:

  • families on vacation

  • sports teams traveling across the state

  • business travelers

  • truck drivers

  • couples making the drive across Kansas

  • people staying overnight in Colby

A lot of our guests are simply looking for a real meal and a place that feels local instead of another identical interstate stop.

Stretch Your Legs on One of the Largest Patios in Colby

After hours on the interstate, sometimes the best part of stopping isn't just the food—it's getting out of the vehicle and enjoying some space.

Center Pivot Brewery features one of the largest outdoor patios in Colby, with plenty of seating for families, groups, sports teams, and travelers looking to relax before getting back on the road. The open-air patio provides a comfortable place to enjoy lunch, dinner, craft beer, or cocktails while taking a break from the highway.

Unlike crowded interstate restaurants, our patio offers room to spread out and unwind. Whether you're traveling with kids who need to burn off some energy, meeting friends for a meal, or simply enjoying a Kansas sunset, the patio has become one of the most popular gathering spots in downtown Colby.

During warmer months, guests often choose to dine outside, watch a game on the patio TVs, or enjoy an evening meal under the string lights. It's one more reason many travelers make Center Pivot Brewery a regular stop whenever they're passing through northwest Kansas.

A Local Stop in Downtown Colby

Downtown Colby still has the slower pace that many small Kansas towns are known for. At Center Pivot Brewery, travelers can sit down, relax for a bit, grab a good meal, and enjoy a local beer before getting back on the road.

Some stop in for pizza and drinks after checking into a hotel nearby. Others make it a regular halfway stop during trips across I-70. Over time, we’ve become one of those places people remember the next time they pass through western Kansas.

Easy On, Easy Off I-70

Center Pivot Brewery is located at:

360 N Franklin Ave
Colby, KS 67701

From Exit 53 (Range Ave / US-25)

  1. Take Exit 53 toward Colby / US-25

  2. Head north on S Range Ave into Colby

  3. Continue north to W 4th St / Highway 24

  4. Turn right (east) on W 4th St / Highway 24

  5. Continue east approximately 1 mile

  6. Turn right (south) onto N Franklin Ave

  7. Center Pivot Brewery will be immediately on your right

From Exit 54 (Country Club Dr)

  1. Take Exit 54 toward Country Club Dr

  2. Head north on S Country Club Dr into Colby

  3. Continue north to Highway 24 / W 4th St

  4. Turn left (west) onto Highway 24 / W 4th St

  5. Continue west approximately 1 mile

  6. Turn left (south) onto N Franklin Ave

  7. Center Pivot Brewery will be immediately on your right

Address:
360 N Franklin Ave

If you're traveling through northwest Kansas and looking for a relaxed local restaurant near I-70, we’d be glad to have you stop in.