Adrian, MI – Jakes’ Smokehouse, on north M-52 in Adrian, opened for drive-thru-only business Wednesday in Adrian…and they ran out of food by the end of the day.
Co-Owners Sue and Tom Jakubowski talked to WLEN News about their inspiration for the menu.
Sue said that the southwest was very influential…
After spending time in Adrian, they noticed a need for a certain type of cuisine…
Tom talked to WLEN News about one of the challenges they faced turning the backyard passion into a full-scale operation…
Even though they are limited to just drive-thru service now, Sue said the plan is to expand…
Jakes’ Smokehouse is located at the former Burger King location on North M-52 in Adrian, after moving from the former Lester’s Diner location on West Maumee Street.
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