Jayhawk Cafe

If you are looking this place up on Yelp to see what it's like at the Hawk, this place is already not for you. It is dirty, sticky, crowded, loud, and gross. Once you turn 21 you're already too old for this bar and you've already put too much thought into your plans to go here. Every college town has to have one of these. Some graduates may look back and remember some fond memories they have at the Hawk. All stories which usually end badly (police involvement, terrible hangovers, fights, that one terrible one night stand... you get the picture).The bar has several rooms and as the night goes on and the rooms fill up, more rooms open. Absolutely nothing special about the drinks. This place is not for enjoying the drinks or nice ambiance. This place is about getting as many kids as drunk as possible as fast as possible. If that's what you're looking for then this is the place for you.There are much nicer bars just around the corner. If you have put in enough effort to read this entire review, you should go to any other bar just around the corner.

Great place to go, if you trying to catch a case. Bouncers don't Card, and the manager, Sam Amrein, doesn't care. It's honestly an underage college student's dream. Don't even have to ask your RA to buy you alcohol, you can walk right in without being ID'd, and buy your own liquor! My type of establishment! Shttps://www.freealbertwilson.com/

Been going to this bar since my freshman year at KU. Kinda expensive, but you are there for the environment. There are 4 different rooms in this establishment, the best being the Boom Boom room. I wouldn't go here sober, would actually recommend pre-gaming pretty hard. On Friday afternoons they have free beer Friday, which is a kill the keg instance which is an amazing time, with free hamburgers and chips provided by the Hawk. 5/5.

Met a door guy named Riley and he was so caring and hot. Took my ID and scanned it like no one else has ever, once returning the ID I was greeted with the warmest smile I have ever seen. When I return again the next night to down some cold brews and dollar jayhawk shots, I hope Riley is checking my ID again because I can not get enough of this beautiful human being! Ps: ask for the cheesecake at the main bar, best chocolate cheesecake I have indulged in! #hawkcafecheesecake

This place is a hidden gem that should not be missed! It is the ultimate comfort food destination. Hearty, made-from-scratch meals that never disappoint.

The jayhawk cafe is the most memorable experience I have had anywhere in my life. The people who work at the Jayhawk Cafe are the nicest I have ever met and clearly love their job, they really do want the customers to have a good time. The atmosphere is spectacular with such nice happy people and a beautiful decor around the whole building. Thanks for the great experience, I can't wait to be back!

Absolutely the best place you will ever go in Lawrence. Everyone that has given this place a bad review obviously doesn't like to have a good time

my friend was completely legally underage and they denied her after being a loyal customer for three years now. heartbreaking to say the least

The worst bar in Lawrence. The bouncers are the worst nastiest people I've ever met. Avoid at all costs. Not worth the money or time. So many better options. Would give 0 stars if I could.

Wow what an experience I had at the Jayhawk Cafe. Thought this was an ordinary cafe in which coffee and food was served but boy was I wrong. I walked into the Jayhawk Cafe to the booming noise of 21 Savage blasting in my ear and a plethora of 19 year olds in Vineyard Vines shirts and girls in leopard dresses. I figured, fuck it, I'll stay and get a few drinks. I made my way down to the "Boom Boom Room" and my night quickly picked up. I met a fratter named Jacob who offered me some of the best cocaine I've ever snorted in my life, and met a beautiful girl named Natasha who danced on me until I came in my pants. LITERALLY. Place is dope. I highly recommend if you're looking for a dirty college bar with lots of fuckery going on. 5/5 will probably be back in the boom tonight!