LAWRENCE, Kan. - The big question upon leaving the bars at around 2 a.m. is “what am I going to eat?” There are a multitude of options, but you want something healthy, with fast and friendly service. Undoubtedly, Pita Pit comes to mind. With service until 3 a.m., this establishment is a late night into the wee hours of the morning hot spot for night owls with hunger pains.
What late night patrons will not have to worry about is being turned away minutes before closing time. Liz Wasman, a Pita Pit employee said, “customer service always comes first.”
Being open until 3 a.m. provides for some interesting entertainment from intoxicated customers. “One night, some guy was pole dancing on one of our poles. It was funny, it’s very entertaining,” said Wasman.
Astonishing or not, Pita Pit makes the most profit after people leave the bars. “A little more then one third of our business is made in that late night rush. People want food until 3 a.m.; it’s non stop,” said manager Phillip Peck.
There are definitely perks to working the third shift, such as big tips. “The best tips come from working the closing shift. By far, late night drunks are your best tippers,” said Peck.
So what sets Pita Pit apart from other businesses and entices night owls to walk through their doors? According to Peck, “the main thing is that we are the healthy one; the alternative to eating pizza or burgers.”