I love... and miss a good old fashioned diner

[squatting dog]

Like this what appears to be an old trolley, and a 37 Chevy parked out front.

 

[Pappy]

Me too dog. I ran a bread route for years and first stop was the Jet Diner. Two eggs and toast, under a buck.

 

[Aunt Bea]

We only have one real diner left in the Center City, right next door to City Hall. It's so small that it struggles to stay afloat but it has a loyal clientele.

 

[JimBob1952]

Nothing could be finer than a good old-fashioned diner.

 

[J.B Books]

This is the diner I grew up with.
Still there.

 

[IrisSenior]

We have a couple here but I haven't eaten in a restaurant for over a year. Can't wait to go back!

 

[Becky1951]

Yes and also miss the good old fashioned soda fountain.

 

[Fyrefox]

I love diners, but they are sadly a vanishing breed! Too many folks would rather go to a trendy place with atmosphere embellishments and high prices, convinced that they are getting something better that has social brag value...

 

[JonDouglas]

For us, diners are the go-to place for breakfast and/or quick lunch. We are fortunate to have more than a few and suspect most have survived due to loyal clientele. Although not the best of the bunch, this one's not far away.

The true measure of a good diner is the quality of their meatloaf and gravy and/or meatloaf sandwich. Although rare up here, biscuits with redeye gravy is another good indicator.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

New Jersey is well known for it's diners. My husband and I were the "diner King and Queen" for a few years after we got together. But I don't think we ever at one of the most famous in Clifton, N.J.

 

[oldiebutgoody]

it's goodies like this that make me a proud teetotaler

 

[oldiebutgoody]

still serving the public in down town St Paul

 

[RubyK]

Mickey's Diner

It's a fun place to eat, but very small.

 

[ohioboy]

After touring FDR's home in Hyde Park, NY one morning I ate the Eveready Diner. Next stop after that delicious breakfast was a tour of Martin Van Buren's home in Kinderhook.

https://www.evereadydiner.com/

 

[JonDouglas]

What I Look For In A Diner: Meatloaf!

Classic meatloaf is the standard by which all diners should be judged, be it plated with mushroom gravy or in a sandwich. I figure just about anybody can do the standard grill fare (e.g., eggs, burgers, etc.)