Back in college, walking into his place was the most amazing time warp. Nothing has ever come close to the uncanny 1930's feel of Drake's Sandwich Shop. First thing you would smell upon entering was either Campbell's Tomato Soup or frying bacon destined for a BLT, then would come the clattering of jellybeans being poured out onto the scale. In need of a chocolate covered nutty "Turtle"? Look no further that the nearest crisp white cardboard box, filled with layers of them, all separated by sheets of waxed paper. Sigh.... this place was a dream. It nearly killed me when I went back to Ann Arbor after graduation to find that they tore the whole thing out and put in a Bruegger's Bagel Bakery (at locations across the United States - one near you!).!!
Fortunately, Drake's had lots of admirers, Deborah Drower who posted some goodies on flickr including the ones pictured below. There's also a Facebook page with tons of additional shots. Ah Drake's, we miss thee......
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| People spend millions these days to replicate this kind of patina |
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| The Front Counter, where you would place your order, always staffed with cool girls |
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| Seating and phone booth were in the back |
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| 1992 was almost identical to 1936! |
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| The Martian Room (upstairs) |
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| The classic Drake's candy bag |
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