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Laura Baker, a waitress at the Mad Greek, cleans a dirty table during her afternoon shift Monday at the downtown Lawrence restaurant. Baker earns minimum wage plus tips as a waitress. At $2.65 per hour, Kansas' state minimum wage is the lowest in the nation and hasn't increased in 20 years.

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Henry T's Bar & Grill $4.95 Mexican Day-4 Crispy Beef Tacos · with mexican rice.

Teller's $7.00 Cup of Soup · plus any regular size salad. Sunday Brunch Every ...

Slow Ride Roadhouse $6.95 Baked Enchilada · filled with beef, potatoes, cheese & chile poblano ...

Yacht Club $4.99 Chicken Fried Steak · and mashed potatoes.

Papa John's Pizza $2.99 Extra-large slice and a drink · Or Two extra-large slices and a drink for ...

El Mezcal (Southside) $4.49 Taco Salad · Ground Beef or Chicken

Zen Zero $6.95 Soba Noodle Stir fry · Japanese buckwheat noodles with sesame oil, onions, snow ...

Wayne & Larry's Sports Bar & Grill $4.99 Fish and chips

Longhorn Steakhouse $6.99 Prime Rib Sandwich · Valid every day until it's gone! Comes with ...

Genovese Breakfast/Brunch Every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday · at Genovese. Starting at 7:00am - 2:00pm.

Back Yard Burgers FREE Sandwich · Buy a Combo, get a FREE Sandwich. Click ...

Set'em Up Jacks $5.99 Fish and Chips

Godfather's Pizza $5.99 Works Buffet · Includes pizza, salad, and a drink. $5.99. Please ...

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar (Northside Strip) $5.99 Combos · Soup and salad combos, or Soup, sandwich or ...

Tres Mexicanos Mexican Grill & Cantina $4.99 Burrito with Green Chili · or Cheese Dip Or 2 Enchiladas (ground beef, ...

Quinton's Bar & Deli $4.99 Club Sandwich · with chips. Dine in only. MUST mention this ...

Tortas Jalisco $5.99 Three Hard Shell Tacos · Ground Beef or Chicken, and beans with coupon. ...

La Parrilla $6.95 Lunch Combo Meal · Choice of Two: Chimichanga, Taco, Tamale or Enchilada

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