MOUNT PLEASANT GUIDE: The Low Rider Cafe
Back in my freshman year, I remember how big of a deal it was when my friends and I trekked out to the casino for a night.
Four years later, I feel like Mount Pleasant has shrunk greatly, but I often find that isn’t a bad thing. I’ve explored Mount Pleasant in its entirety and discovered the city was filled with small, local businesses and restaurants that seem to slide under the radar of the typical student. So join me for a newcomer's guide to Mount Pleasant.
The Low Rider Café 4749 E. Pickard St.
The Low Rider Café is a small diner on Pickard next to the Harley Davidson shop. The cafe caters to a lot of the local Harley riders in the area. Pictures of bikers and other Harley Davidson gear adorn the walls as the feeling of a small-town diner meets biker dive. The look comes across as comfortable and classic.
The modern biker theme makes The Low Rider Café feel original and interesting. The diner is very clean and a great place to just sit and enjoy a cup of coffee.
There isn’t anything out of the ordinary on The Low Rider menu, but they do have a good selection of breakfast options as well as sandwiches and burgers. Of particular note is an amazing patty melt that is the best I’ve had in Mount Pleasant.
Service may not be the first thing you think about when deciding where to go to eat, but it can make or break your dining experience. In this area, The Low Rider Café shines. Service is quick and the wait staff is very friendly. In the times I have eaten there, I have never found myself waiting more than 10 minutes for my food or more than a minute or two before I had a drink refill.
Overall, The Low Rider Café is a very unique and delightful diner. The food is delicious and fairly priced and the service has that small-town, personal appeal. If looking to go somewhere a little more interesting than a chain restaurant for lunch, The Low Rider Café is worth a look.
