This weekend: Drake's Diner

By Brianne Pfannenstiel

Thursday, November 20, 2008

In 2006, Taco Bell launched its “fourth meal” advertising campaign, but college students have long known that a good meal can be the perfect ending to a late night of revelry and merrymaking.

Lawrence is home to many late-night eateries, including favorites such as Jimmy John’s, Pita Pit and Pizza Shuttle. But students looking for a fresh, home-cooked alternative to greasy fast food should check out Drake’s Diner, which hosted its grand re-opening last weekend.

Drake’s Diner, 125 E. 10th St., serves up traditional, homestyle cooking and is open until 3 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The menu includes typical breakfast favorites as well as sandwiches like BLTs and Reubens. Drake’s also serves up homey favorites like meat loaf, beef stew, chili and fried chicken.

“We make everything from scratch,” says owner Nancy Nguyen. “Customers come in and they eat exactly what home cooking is like. Nothing is from a can.”

So, next time you find yourself awake at 2 a.m., head to Drake’s Diner and enjoy a stack of pancakes and some good conversation with the friendly staff.

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