

To read more short order restaurant reviews, click here. Nite Owl Drive-In Ice Cream Parlor & Sandwich Shoppe « Back To Milwaukee, WI. But even with the bananas sliced into discs instead of halves, the scoops of hard vanilla ice cream and toppings constitutes a colossal, satisfying take on the dairy dessert. In a world of seemingly increasing turbulence, Nite Owl provides a respite of hand-crafted, classic comfort food that delightfully defies the ravages of time. View the online menu of Nite Owl Drive-In Ice Cream Parlor & Sandwich Shoppe and other restaurants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. One change since the 1940s: as in most places, Nite Owl’s banana split is more of a parfait, with the apparent disappearance of the boat-styled dishes in which the treat was traditionally served. The thickly breaded onion rings on offer are hearty finger food. Even when topped with the works (the mayo, ketchup, mustard and onions is a nigh ambrosial combination) makes for a relatively manageable sandwich requiring little awkwardness of grip. Milwaukee, WI Minneapolis, MN Portland, OR Rancho Cucamonga, CA Sacramento, CA San Diego, CA. 3902 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131 Restaurant Website Drink Specials. The double jumbo hamburger fits two chunky, half-pound patties between a pillowy bun. Just as Nite Owl’s signage and decor point to the bustle of an expanding city amid post-World War II bustle, its grilled, fried and chilled fare has remained classically American. The place has been in business through multiple generations of the same family since 1948. Layton Ave.), isn’t trying so much to recapture a long-gone era as maintain the one in which it originated. His Grandpa owned a grocery store in Pigsville in Milwaukee, and Leon Schneider, who founded Leons was Roepkes cookie salesman. This place isnt truly for night owls, as its open from 11 a.m. It was originally called Bobs Airport Custard. He said his Grandpa opened Nite Owl in 1948. The Nite Owl Drive In, aka Nite Owl Ice Cream Parlour and Sandwich Shoppe (830 E. I got to meet the owner Chris Roepke while I was there.
