Parkette Drive-In

I'm in Lexington today making sales calls with two attractions partners. We had a fancy-pants lunch at Dudley's downtown (no pix due to attempted professionalism at the meeting with a local colleague), and now it's time to take a breather. We needed an afternoon treat before making the final stops, and Parkette Drive-In was an awesome detour! This is their 60-year-old neon sign, with the carhop on top delivering someone's delicious food, with a row of cars along the top. It is worthy of a return trip just to see it all lit up at night!

Parkette is totally old-school, with pull-in spots where you eat in your car, and carhops still bring you a tray of food. Inside, there's a soda fountain counter with booths, and more tables in what looks like a converted garage space. They had to pull down the roll-up doors due to the rain while we were there.

And this is my Hot Fudge Brownie, with a warm brownie base, ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry. Wow, and are you catching the googly Formica pattern? I need more detours like this!

Click here for the Parkette's website.