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Zomby Woof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 10:49 AM
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Your favorite local independent diner?
My vote goes to Jack's in Wilmington, CA. Nini introduced me to this place over a year ago, and that is our "go-to" place for breakfast or lunch - their hours are from 5AM to 3PM, so that is their menu. They are near L.A. Harbor, so they have a lot of hungry longshoremen who eat there, and of course, L.A. firefighters too. It's affordable and tasty, and the staff is friendly and hardworking.

My recommendation: Their omelettes or waffles. :9 They have good sandwiches and burgers too!

What is your favorite local non-chain diner? (Or as I like to call them, "greasy spoon").
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jpgray Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 10:52 AM
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1. Whitey's in NE Minneapolis
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BigMcLargehuge Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 10:55 AM
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2. The Red Arrow
though the food is hit/miss depending on who is working. It's the only 24/7 diner in NH.
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seemunkee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 10:57 AM
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3. Tastee in Silver Spring MD
http://www.tasteediner.com/about.html
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Rabrrrrrr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:00 AM
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4. Alex Borgman. He's the most indpendent diner in town.
He goes where HE wants to go, and he'll order from the menu - but he'll order what he wants, and only what he wants!

Totally independent. A total inspiration to the rest of us diners, who strive, but forever fail, to show that kind of independent restaurant consumerism.
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Midlodemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:01 AM
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5. Believe it or not, we don't have any greasy spoons near me.
All the chains have moved in, along with some wonderful independent restaurants.

Our new favorite is Soya's grill and bar. Best sushi and teriyaki salmon I ever tasted.
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YankeyMCC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 01:13 PM
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28. Unfortunately it's easy to believe
that's happening many places
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Midlodemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 01:29 PM
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33. I miss the NY style, Greek diners the most.
They had the best burgers and the absolutely most delicious cole slaw.

I went to a restaurant down here when we first moved here thinking it was a typical NE Greek diner. It was horrid. Not even close. :puke:
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zcflint09 Donating Member (263 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:02 AM
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6. Archie's-Davison, MI
24 hour joint but it's nice to go to after you go out to the bar and such--it's out of town a bit so there's never a huge crowd and the food and service is excellent.
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ForrestGump Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:11 AM
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7. When I dine
locally, I am almost always independent. :D


And I also like John's, in Palm Springs, CA.
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:12 AM
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8. Rosie's in Saint Clair Shores...
...If you can get past the floors and the ceiling tiles, you're all set! :hi:
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Zomby Woof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:14 AM
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9. Sounds okay by me!
I never eat off of the floor no matter how clean it is! :hi:
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:15 AM
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10. Every day they have an All You Can Eat Special.,,
MrG stuffs himself on the meatloaf for $5.99!!! ;)
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Zomby Woof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:20 AM
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14. There's this new Mercedes ad on TV
You may have seen it, it runs nationwide... it features a local diner called 'Ricky & Ronnie's', which is a 50's themed place... It's our favorite local diner for dinner... and just around the corner! We tripped when we saw the ad, because we had no idea they filmed one. Lots of local antique car clubs have gatherings there. They have the BEST DESSERTS in the region. :9
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:24 AM
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17. Yes, but...what's the letter on the card in their window???
:) That always cracks us up when we come out for visits. :hi:
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Zomby Woof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:26 AM
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19. An "A"!
Although we like "B" joints better... a sign of a true greasy spoon. :D
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:29 AM
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21. We once saw one with a "C" and went in....
Just to walk on the "wild side". :o
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Zomby Woof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:30 AM
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22. "C"'s are good
Nothing unsafe... they're just 'rustic'. :hug:
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mtnester Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:15 AM
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11. Hometown Hot Dogs - Millersport/Buckeye Lake area - Ohio
Edited on Wed Aug-02-06 11:16 AM by mtnester
best hand made french fries I have ever eaten. Good dawgs, byurgers - usual diner fare with lots of interest, especially this time of the year.

Breakfast regulars - you have to be careful not to sit in a regular's seat!
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sarge43 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:16 AM
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12. Sunny Day Diner, Lincoln NH
Edited on Wed Aug-02-06 11:17 AM by sarge43
They make a Rubin that'll make angels sing. The rest of the food is equally good. The building is a classic 50's chrome number.
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rbnyc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:20 AM
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13. 3-Decker Diner in Greenpoint Brooklyn.
They give a lot of $ to my non-profit. They know my family. They are very friendly.
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Zomby Woof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:21 AM
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15. Rene!
:loveya: Hope you are staying cool!
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Spaceman Spiff Donating Member (176 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:23 AM
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16. If you're ever in Roanoke, Va.
Be sure to visit the Texas Tavern.

http://www.texastavern-inc.com/
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Zomby Woof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:25 AM
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18. Haven't been in Roanoke since 1988
Had to get the muffler on my car replaced while heading across the country from Virginia Beach to Everett, WA. I was only near there because I stayed at a friend's in Blacksburg. :-)

Flew into the airport once too... the runway was almost wider than it was long, lol.
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B3Nut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 01:08 PM
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26. Their chili is the stuff of legend
I remember that place. Also the Roanoke Weiner Stand down on the square downtown...I used to love going there for a hot dog. I haven't been to the Roanoke area since 2000...my dad lives in Salem.

I'm long overdue for a Roanoke trip...

Todd in Beerbratistan
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jus_the_facts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:28 AM
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20. Ray's PeeGee....THE BEST roast beef po'boys outside New Orleans.....
.....and Johnny's Pizza House...he went to high school with m'Dad...done quite well for himself and his Sweep the Kitchen Pizza is just awesome...light on the jalapenos NO ANCHOVIES!! :D
:hi:
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Zomby Woof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:31 AM
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23. Sounds good!
:hi: Howdy Amber!
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jus_the_facts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:33 AM
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24. Wish I had me a po'boy 'bout now....*growl*
:loveya: Laurin! :pals:
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Kire Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 11:38 AM
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25. There are hundreds of them in New Jersey.
Three of them are in and around my little town. Used to be four but the Hackettstown diner was burned down for the insurance money. It didn't work. They're all pretty lousy, but the one I spend the most time at is the Budd Lake Diner.
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grannylib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 01:11 PM
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27. Mabe's Pizza in Decorah Iowa. Best pizza EVER. I always get the
Around the Garden, double-cheese.
They have great broasted chicken and burgers and plenty of other stuff on the menu too, but the pizza ROCKS.
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HarukaTheTrophyWife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 01:14 PM
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29. I'm in NJ, so they're all pretty good.
You very rarely find a bad diner.
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ceile Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 01:15 PM
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30. Kerbey Lane Cafe (south) or Star Seeds
Kerbey Lane has 3 locations (I think) in Austin, but I only frequent the South Lamar location. Great CA food, pancakes, best queso in town. Star Seeds (a bit on the seedy side) has the excellent breakfast tacos, a must after a night of drinking. And both are open 24hours!
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YankeyMCC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 01:22 PM
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31. By category in and around Arlington
Korean BBQ: New Jang Su
American BBQ: Blue Ribbon (it is a chain but it's very good and I think it's just a local chain)
Pizza - I chef
Subs - D'agasinos
Traditional American Dinner (aka greasy spoon) - Sunyside Dinner
Mexican - Ole
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 01:26 PM
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32. Win's-In in Bellingham, Wa
Home of the Yummy Burger.

Pretty good shakes to. And lots of neat free independent newspapers in the entrance way.
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antigone382 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 01:35 PM
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34. Shenanigan's.
The servers are annoyed, the food is cheap, the locals are rough, and the tourists are annoying. Add to that, the building is slanted so far to the side you wonder if it'll stand long enough for you to finish your meal. My kinda place. ;)

(and yes, I'm serious; it's the perfect hang-out for a college town).

There's also a new local ice cream shop that's pretty cool. And the Dutch Maid Bakery is a classic.
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RebelOne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-02-06 02:13 PM
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35. Marietta Diner on Cobb Parkway in Marietta, GA.
Great food and huge portions.
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