The Wagon Wheel

Do you ever find yourself stumped on how to explain something that means so much to you? There are so many words to describe the Wheel, but I just can't seem to find the best words to describe it. That's how I feel about The Wagon Wheel.

As a Jayhawk and KU graduate myself, it's not a surprise that I have spent my fair share of alcohol soaked nights at one KU's iconic bar. Cheap shots, $2 beers, jukebox sing alongs...you name it - it happened at the Wheel. So many memories are flooding my brain as I write this review. Not condoning drinking past your limit of booze, I will say this place is not for light weights. They do have a delightful lunch, too. If you roll out of bed early enough! The Kappa burger is the favorite among Lawrence residents.

Sure, it's the most aesthetically pleasing place, but it's where my college years happened. It's where I played, and kicked-ass might I add, Pac-Man. It's where friendships were made and then celebrated. Hell, it's where I spent my unforgettable 21st birthday. And, of course, there is the pizza. A simple, greasy slice of pizza for a whopping $1 always had your name on it around 2AM. And boy, pizza never tasted so good.

If you're a boring college kid or nostalgic for that, then you might like this. The clientele all seem the same and this place just seems like a clichéd college bar. It's a staple of the town but not all that great.

Rock Chalk Jayhawk, Go KU!  Best place to visit if you are looking for the college bar in Lawrence.  It is a little older more alumni crowd on game days and more of your average basic college student the rest of the days.  They have a wang burger which I didn't get but everyone was saying it was good.  I thought they had surprisingly good service for as many people as were there.  I also like how they had Mizzou, CU, and A&M already crossed out in their Big 12 mural.