Karen's Kitchens donut shop in Waynedale. Photograph by Christopher Crawford

Karen's Kitchens donut shop and restaurant on Blufton Road in the Waynedale area of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The sign is covered by a new sign saying Big Daddy's Diner. A USA Today newspaper machine and a Smoker's Outpost ashtray stand inside the foyer.

Karen's Kitchens has been part of Waynedale long before I was born. This donut shop on Blufton Road is the main hangout for the elderly people around here. The owner recently retired and sold the restaurant. The new owner is changing the name to Big Daddy's Diner.

5-9-08

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Christopher Crawford
Fort Wayne, IN

chris@chriscrawfordphoto.com