Every state has spots to linger at the counter for pie & limitless coffee, 'new-school' diners that elevate comfort food, & throwback places where you can order a burger for breakfast.
Read on for our pick of the best diner in every state, from traditional eateries frequented by celebrities to sleek spots serving classic meals with a twist.
This 1950s-style café is near Gulf Shores' white shores & is almost as lovely.
Sunliner Diner opened in May 2018, although you wouldn't know it from the red & turquoise decor.
People adore the nostalgic vibe & top-quality food, such avocado eggs Benedict. Not THAT North Pole.
Little Richard's Family Diner in Little Richard, Alaska, is noted for its year-round Christmas decorations & (in winter) Northern Lights.
Charming diner. People love the service, brunches, & burgers. This dilapidated cafe is a favourite stop for Route 66 travellers, & it has intriguing stories to tell.
Delgadillo's Snow Cap was built with scrap materials in 1953, & the interior has Americana signage & decor. The burgers & burritos are less sloppy.
Malts, milkshakes, & tacos are delicious. Jones Bar-B-Q Diner is a modest clapboard house with a simple restaurant sign.
The diner, built as a smokehouse by pit master James Jones' grandfather in 1910, was the state's first James Beard Award winner.
The 12-hour-smoked pulled pork is legendary, whether you take it home or eat it with coleslaw.
This cash-only eatery has no website. It's worth showing up, though. The 1950s restaurant is a classic, from its turquoise & red outside to its bottomless coffee & pancake, bacon, sausage& egg meals.
Snooze serves exquisite breakfast & brunch. Seasonal pancakes at this Denver-based chain with locations in Fort Collins, Boulder, & Colorado Springs are noteworthy.
French toast, shrimp & grits, & Benedicts are also delicious. Food & courteous service make the wait worthwhile. Olympia Diner is a CT favourite.
It was initially in Massachusetts & moved to Newington in 1954. It's famed for its tabletop jukeboxes, nostalgic ambiance, & old-school diner delicacies like chocolate-chip pancakes & meatloaf.
Angelo's Luncheonette has been serving up delicious meals since 1967. The family-run cafe offers counter stools, booths, & retro memorabilia on the walls.
People adore the home-style food & pleasant atmosphere – you can even bring your own chocolate chips or blueberries. Big Pink in Miami's South Beach makes dining solitary like family.