New 1950’s inspired diner coming to HWY 57 in Vancleave
Along HWY 57 and Jim Ramsay Rd, renovations are under way for a new spot in Vancleave which is going back to the basics when it comes to food service.
Named after their herd bull, Luckies Diner is planning on returning the classic diner experience to Vancleave, and owners Byren Ferguson and his wife are taking some inspiration from Dairy Dream, a diner which occupied the same spot decades ago.
“We’re trying to go back to that 50’s style diner, something that the community has always leaned on this particular building for when Mr. Dick and Miss Wanda owned it back then. What we’re trying to do is bring that morale back,” said Byren Ferguson.
Over the years, different restaurants such as Lottaburger, Fat Heads, and most recently Potbellies have occupied the location, but Byren plans on returning a more simple dining experience to Vancleave.
“Our vision is going to be a little bit different than all of them and we’re just kind of going back to plain. Hamburgers, French fries, milkshakes, and maybe a chicken sandwich. We’re going to add breakfast and we’ll stay open through dinner to be able to support the kids on Friday nights and their families after events.”
There’s even plans for a place to boil up crawfish in the shed behind the diner, and when it comes to who they hope to employ, the answer lies just down the street.
“The high school is directly behind us and the middle school as well so the more kids that we can bring from the school and work, the more that we can impart our work ethic and other things into them to help them and teach them how to work and how to work with people.”
Luckies Diner plans to open in January and if you want to stay up to date with their latest developments, make sure to check out the Luckies Diner Facebook page.
