Late Night

Applebee's Grill and Bar

5928 S.W. 17th St., Topeka

Since 1992, Applebee's has offered customers a fun, friendly and casual dining experience, along with a wide array of meal options. Stick with classic American favorites like steak and potato combinations or venture for something new on their seasonal menu. For the health conscious, Applebee's offers a Weight Watchers menu with guilt-free versions of their favorite menu items. With a full bar and wide menu selection, Applebee's calls itself "America's Favorite Neighbor." (Updated 2.19.09)



Baker's Dozen Donuts

4310 S.W. 21st St., Topeka

Baker's Dozen, which began in 2004 as a mom-and-pop style doughnut store, is now a 24-hour-a-day operation. The S.W. 21st St. store recently moved a few blocks west into an 11,000-square-foot building that offers a 24-hour drive-through window seven days a week. The spacious dining room hours on 21st St., where all of the store's baking is done, are now 3 a.m. to 10 p.m. The S.E. 29th St. store, which used to be the baking site, remains open from 6 a.m. to noon daily.

Regulars will still find the popular Peanut Butter and Jelly Donut and the Chocolate and Peanut Butter Donut, with fresh batches now made twice a day. And you still get more for your money at Baker's Dozen, which stays true to its name by adding an extra doughnut to every dozen you purchase. Diabetic? No problem! Baker's Dozen offers several doughnuts made with Splenda. (Updated 9.15.09)



Boss Hawg's Barbeque

2833 S.W. 29th St., Topeka

As its slogan says, Boss Hawg's has been "Horrifying Vegetarians Since 1995" with its delicious barbecue. The casual dining restaurant, located in the Brookwood Shopping Center and attached to Pigskin's Sports Bar, has won numerous state and regional awards, and has placed high in national and international rankings. (Updated 2.23.09)



Boulevard Grill & Tavern

3251 S.W. Topeka Blvd., Topeka

Located in the former Bennigan's restaurant building, the Boulevard Grill opened Dec. 1, 2008.

Featuring traditional menu options such as Boulevard Buffalo Wings, Chicken Fried Steak and a Classic Cheeseburger, you'll also find eclectic selections including Fried Green Beans, Sirloin Steak Montreal Style and the Boulevard Aloha Burger with pineapple and swiss cheese.

Other "must try" items include Cajun Chicken Pasta, the Boulevard Monte and Turkey on Pretzel Roll.

For dessert, don't miss the Apple Dumpling and Boulevard Cake.



Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar

1227 S.W. Wanamaker, Topeka

Buffalo Wild Wings is a casual eatery featuring both bone-in and bone-out hot wings with a variety of sauce flavors and intensities.

Divided into both a bar and a dining room, feel free to bring friends to watch sports on numerous screens throughout the restauarant or the family for a fun dining experience.

Visit its Web site to keep track of the many wings and beer specials Buffalo Wild Wings runs throughout the week. (Updated 2.23.09)



Burger King

6002 S.W. Wanamaker, Topeka

Burger King, the home of the Whopper, offers a casual, fast-food dining experience. The first Burger King opened in Miami in 1954, and its menu is constantly evolving. This restaurant has a drive-thru for customer convenience. (Updated 2.23.09)



Chuckster's

1620 SW 6th, Topeka

New owners Chuck and Bonnie Stovall have remodeled this neighbornood bar into a warm and friendly destination called Chuckster's. Located across the street from St. Francis Health Center, Chuckster's specializes in a tasty pork tenderloin sandwich and fries for only $6. Or stop by from 5-8 p.m. Friday or Saturday and enjoy the mouth-watering 14-ounce ribeye steak dinner for just $14. The full-service bar is guaranteed to quench your thirst. (Updated 7.28.09)



Coyote Canyon

1251 S.W. Ashworth Place, Topeka

Coyote Canyon is a favorite stop among Topeka buffet-goers because steak is always on the buffet. But the place is also popular for nightly specials.

Monday features an Italian kitchen themed buffet. Tuesday is Family Night. On Wednesday, enjoy a Mexican Fiesta. On Thursday, try the Asian favorites at the Orient Express. Friday features a seafood feast buffet.



Denny's

1500 S.W. Wanamaker, Topeka

Enjoy Denny's delicious breakfast and dinner menu in a casual diner atmosphere all day. Check out favorites from the breakfast menu like the Meat Lover's Breakfast or the Original Grand Slam. Or try something from the lunch and dinner menu for a heartier meal. (Updated 2.27.09)



Denny's

3210 S.W. Topeka Blvd., Topeka

Enjoy Denny's delicious breakfast and dinner menu in a casual diner atmosphere all day. Check out favorites from the breakfast menu like the Meat Lover's Breakfast or the Original Grand Slam, or try something off the lunch and dinner menu for a heartier meal. (Updated 2.27.09)



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