Drake's

Drake’s Sandwich Shop was owned and run by the eccentric Truman Tibbals from 1935 until it closed in 1993 just before his death. In addition to sandwiches and tea, it was known for limeade, penny candy and its diverse, loyal clientele — from college students to cops and everyone in between. Drake’s had a prime location on N. University facing the Diag, super easy to get to between classes. Neighbor- hood kids would peruse comics for sale while campus sweethearts sat in the booths sipping milkshakes and eating pie. Upstairs was the “Martian Room” where you could order “M-Burgers” through a small window. Movie-goers loaded up at Drake’s be- fore the movies at The State or Michigan Theatre.