I went to Wisconsin this weekend for a wedding. The weather was pretty good for the middle of November in the Midwest. There were some snow flurries and I actually had some fun raking leaves, but that's for another post.

This post is about one of my favorite places to eat in the city of Manitowoc, where I stayed for most of my weekend trip.

Late's Diner is on 9th Street, right next to Cedar Crest ice cream with a big cow out front. Whenever I go to Wisconsin, I try to get to Late's because the food is good and because it's too close to my grandparents' house to not go. It's pretty typical diner fare, nothing too unusual for Wisconsin.

My dad likes the fish fry. Fish fry is a Midwestern staple that my dad replicates with a Southwestern flair by taking the family out sometimes for fish tacos. But the craving started in Manitowoc, and Late's probably had a heavy hand in the process.

The reason I am writing about Late's is because I like the food and because I think Late's would fit right in as a campus staple.

1. It's cheap.

The service moves pretty quick, and the environment is lively enough for some fun and sometimes quiet enough to make an excuse to study in one of the booths.

2. Snacks

There are snacks behind the counter for dirt cheap, and I have not known a college student to pass on candy. They also serve great desserts, like cheesecake. And dairy in Wisconsin means happiness.

3. The main course

I am a burger aficionado myself, and those are always good at Late's. But on Friday night when we went for dinner, I was in the mood for some classic fish fry. And Late's never disappoints on that front.

I got coleslaw and fries with my fried cod, which just completed the meal.

I never have a bad time going to Late's. And this time was no different. Now if only they delivered to Tempe...