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February 16, 2017
Whether you’re powerless to resist a plate of nachos or you’re more of a cheese fries-and-milkshake kind of girl, nothing beats rolling up to your favorite late night munchie spot after an evening out with your friends. We’ve scoured the nation for the best drunk food and picked the standout spots in each state. (We recommend bookmarking this list right now, in case the struggle gets real later.
Location: 1208 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa
Hours: Weekdays 6PM-3AM, Closed Saturday, Sunday 6PM-12AM
Quick Grill may not be the swankiest dive, but it certainly covers all its bases: conveniently placed near the bars, open late and quick service. After a long night of inebriated shenanigans, we recommend a heaping plate of cheesy fries.
Location: 3300 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage
Hours: Weekdays 10:30AM-11PM, Friday 10:30AM-12AM, Saturday 11AM-12AM, Sunday 11AM-11PM
Location: 11 E 6h St, Tempe
Hours: Weekdays 10AM-3AM, Weekends 11AM-3AM
Location: 1316 Main St, Little Rock
Hours: Open 3PM-5AM seven days a week
Location: 2575 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles
Hours: Open 24 hours
After bars close, you’ll often spot a long line at this Southern California favorite. The chili here is so popular, you can even buy it by the bucket to-go. Don’t worry, the line moves quickly, so you’ll be nomming on chili cheese fries before you know it. If there isn’t a Tommy’s location near you, we recommend another California classic: animal style fries (loaded with cheese, secret sauce and grilled onions) from In-N-Out.
Location: 1325 Broadway St Ste 108, Boulder
Hours: Open 11:30AM-2:30AM seven days a week
Any pie from Cosmo’s Pizza will taste fantastic. The trick to bumping your late night meal to the next level? Ask for a side of spicy ranch to use as dipping sauce.
Location: 2914 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11:30AM-1AM, Fri-Sat 11:30AM-2AM
Location: 1819 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11AM-11PM, Fri-Sat 11AM-12AM
Location: 12101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11AM-3AM, Fri-Sat 11AM-4AM, Sun 11AM-2AM
Location: 112 Courtland St, Atlanta
Hours: Open 24 hours
Nothing hits the spot after a night out drinking quite like a plate of greasy bacon and a fluffy waffle drowning in butter and syrup. Waffle House’s All Star Special gives you all the breakfast food love, plus a cup of coffee to perk you up.
Location: 2500 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu
Hours: Open 24 Hours
Location: 407 E Sherman Ave, Coeur D Alene
Location: 2622 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60614
Hours: 11 AM – 4 AM, Fri & Sat: 11 AM – 5 AM
Location: 1004 Virginia Ave Indianapolis, IN 46203
Hours: 24 hours
Location: 4862 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids
What’s a veg head supposed to do when all the late night options are hopelessly carnivorous? Throughout the state of Iowa is Pancher’s Mexican Grill, a fast and healthier late night choice. Panchero’s menu features things like marinated tofu, homemade tortillas, and freshly made queso.
Location: 5621 W 135th St Ste 2610, Overland Park
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11AM-10PM, Fri-Sat 11AM-12:30AM, Sun 11AM-9PM
Location: 1450 S Brook St Louisville, KY 40208
Hours: 24 hours
Known by some as simply “Bar 13” for the discrete sign hanging over its door, this late night spot serves both food and drinks, so you can party and munch all in one place. The most beloved dish at 13 Monaghan? Totchos (tater tot nachos) served with a variety of topping choices. Order them Debris style to load them up roast beef gravy, mozzarella, Swiss cheese and house made bread and butter pickles.
Few things are as beloved in this world as a delicious sandwich. But how about an open-faced sandwich filled with pork liver mousse? That’s exactly what you can get to quell your late night drunchies in Maine’s own Portland Hunt & Alpine Club.
Open until 4 am on the weekend nights, many residents consider Ben’s Chili Bowl a Washington landmark. Just ask President Obama, who stopped by for lunch ten days before his inauguration. Pick up a Ben’s Famous All Meat Chili Dog and try it for yourself.
Location: 1920 Beacon St Brighton, MA 02135
Hours: 10 AM – 1 AM
Whether you’re craving a steaming hot bowl of ramen or sticky sweet pork belly buns, Ann Arbor’s Tomuken hits the spot. Stop in for the reverse happy hour for $2 off all drinks from 10pm-midnight Friday and Saturday.
Location: 2911 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55408
Hours: Mon-Weds 4 PM – 1 AM, Thurs-Fri 4 PM – 2 AM, Sat 12 PM – 2 AM, Sun 12 PM – 1 AM
Location: 502 S Lamar Blvd, Oxford
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times in Oxford, Mississippi: chicken on a stick. Enough said.
Location: 1417 3rd Ave Seattle, WA 98101
Hours: 10 AM – 10 PM
This late night spot serves made-from-scratch tacos and nachos that have become a huge hit with college students in the area. Taco Montes’ unique recipes and weekly specials, such as the Pumpkin Curry Taco, Sweet BBQ Nachos and Caprese Taco can satisfy even the strangest drunk food cravings.
This Omaha food truck, Localmotive, features “rounders:” sourdough dumplings stuffed with delicious fillings like gyro meat or mac and cheese. Aside from tasting amazing, we give these bonus points for being easy to hold and eat when drunk.
Location:4860 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas
Hours: Sun-Sat 11:30 AM-3 AM
Location: 61 Lowell St., Manchester
Hours: Open 24 Hours
Now featuring a bouncer late night, Hoagie Haven serves up foot long hoagies to the after hours crowd. With names like “Heart Stop” and “Body Bag,” you know these hoagies are loaded up with dangerous ingredients like cheese steak, bacon, hash browns and mozzarella sticks.
After happy hour, head to Flying Star Cafe to indulge in award-winning pastries or their killer mac and cheese. Try one of their specialty macs, like the Sriracha-spiced Red Hot Mac or the smoky Bacon & Bleu. If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, we hear they have eclairs as big as your face. Bonus: breakfast is served all day.
So popular it’s been trademarked, Nick Tahou Tots originated the “Garbage Plate” which allows guests to choose two entrees/meats (such as cheeseburger, Italian sausage, fried ham, chicken tenders or a grilled cheese) to pile on top of two sides (like French fries, baked beans or macaroni salad). The whole thing is drizzled with hot sauce, mustard and onions. It’s fatty, decadent and amazing.
Due to an unsettled debate between students and alumni from UNC and Duke, we caved and decided to include two munchie recommendations. If you’re in Durham, look out for Heavenly Buffaloes, “The Wing Joint You’ve Been Looking For.” It stays open until 3am on weekends (and sometimes even later if you’re nice).
Over in Chapel Hill, Time-Out serves food 24 hours and offers in town delivery of their famous Chicken Cheddar Biscuits. Considered a Chapel Hill “rite of passage,” these jumbo sandwiches were even featured on the Travel Channel’s Man vs. Food.
Location: 606 Main Ave Fargo, ND 58103
Hours: 11 AM – 2 AM
A Cincinnati classic, Skyline Chili’s most popular item, the “Cheese Coney” comes with their famous secret recipe chili on a specialty hot dog, topped with mustard, onions and cheese. Craving the taste of Skyline at home? Heat up a can of Skyline Chili and pour it over cream cheese to create a delicious dip with minimal effort.
Location: 1734 NW 16th St Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Hours: Mon-Sat 11 AM – 2 AM, Sun 11 AM – 12 AM
A Portland cult favorite that’s spread throughout the state, Voodoo Doughnut is open 24 hours to accommodate even late night donut cravings. With dozens of specialty flavors like the Maple Bacon Bar, Captain My Captain (covered in Cap’n Crunch) and the Marshall Mathers (topped with, you guessed it, M&Ms), you’ll never be bored with the selection. Pro tip: this shop is cash only, so when you go out, make sure to save a few bills for the after party.
Founded in the dorm room of a former University of Pennsylvania student, Insomnia Cookies will deliver sweet treats to your doorstep until 3 am. So go ahead, Uber home and put on your PJs. They’ll even deliver cold milk to go with your warm cookies and brownies.
Location: 166 Wickenden St Providence, RI 02903
Hours: Mon-Sat 11 AM – 2 AM, Saturday 12 PM – 2 AM, Sunday 12 PM – 12 AM
Location: 7428 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia
Hours: Open 24 hours
Location: 712 S Minnesota Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Hours: 24 hours
Location: 2400 12th Avenue South, Nashville
With locations open 24 hours and breakfast starting at 11 pm, a late night favorite in Texas is the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit from Whataburger. Slathered in the sweet, syrupy “liquid gold” known as honey butter, this sticky sandwich is completely crave-worthy.
Location: 1314 N State St Provo, UT 84604
Hours: 24 hours
Location: 8 N Winooski Ave Burlington, VT 05401
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM – 2 AM, Sat-Sun 10 AM – 2 AM
Founded in nearby Washington D.C., Five Guys has developed a rabid fan base. You can’t go wrong with a fresh, juicy burger customized your way. Feeling extra hungry? Try the Cajun style fries.
Hot dog vendors line the streets of Seattle after midnight. Their specialty: “Seattle Dogs” served with cream cheese and grilled onions. One word: yum.
Location: 735-A Chestnut Ridge Rd Morgantown, WV 26505
Hours: Mon-Fri 11 AM – 1 AM, Sat-Sun 11 AM – 2 AM
Location: 2102 W Beltline Hwy Madison, WI 53713
Hours: 10 AM – 12 AM
It’s no secret that some of the best cheese in America comes from Wisconsin. If raiding your own fridge isn’t enough to satisfy your drunk munchies, check out the fried Wisconsin Cheese Curds at Culver’s. Made with yellow and white cheddar, they pair perfectly with a frozen custard milkshake. Both items are made with fresh diary from local farms.
Location: 1625 Stillwater Ave Cheyenne, WY 82009
Hours: 24 hrs
Did we miss your favorite late night food spot? Let us know where you go in the comments below.