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America's Best Diners
Metro Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

1. Metro Diner

9.2
4495 Roosevelt Boulevard (at San Juan Ave), Jacksonville, FL
American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Bradley S.Bradley Sepe: I could eat their belgian waffles every day for the rest of my life.

Au Cheval is one of America's Best Diners.

2. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 483 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This trendy Chicago diner actually slips a third patty onto the double cheeseburger to achieve optimum cheese-to-meat ratios. Thanks, guys. Read more.

Dove's Luncheonette is one of America's Best Diners.

3. Dove's Luncheonette

9.2
1545 N Damen Ave (btwn Milwaukee Ave & Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Wicker Park · 95 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This quaint Mexican diner serves up cute, trendy breakfast options. Try the multi-grained bread smeared with avocado and topped with warm country ham, red onion, and kumquat. Read more.

Crown Candy Kitchen is one of America's Best Diners.

4. Crown Candy Kitchen

9.3
1401 Saint Louis Ave, St Louis, MO
Ice Cream Parlor · Old North St. Louis · 130 tips and reviews

drew t.drew tarvin: There's usually a line out the door and for good reason: the chocolate milkshake. The only reason not to get it is if you are lactose intolerant. And even then it's still a toss up.

Little Goat Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

5. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews

Rachel C.Rachel Cooper: Get the Little Goat coffee (large) - its made w goat's milk, cinnamon, spices & topped with whipped cream. Delicious!

Tops Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

6. Tops Diner

9.2
500 Passaic Ave (Central Ave), East Newark, NJ
Diner · 254 tips and reviews

Ib'nallah K.Ib'nallah Kazi: The salmon salad is all that and more!

Phoenicia Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

7. Phoenicia Diner

9.1
5681 Route 28, Phoenicia, NY
Diner · 121 tips and reviews

Catherine C.Catherine Cantone: Awesome Bloody Mary's and corned beef hash. Their breakfast can't be beat!

Harry's Coffee Shop is one of America's Best Diners.

8. Harry's Coffee Shop

9.2
7545 Girard Ave (at Torrey Pines Rd), La Jolla, CA
Coffee Shop · 70 tips and reviews

Barry B.Barry Bloom: Always one of my standbys. The definitive '60s coffee shop with a great breakfast, terrific burgers and the expected ambience.

The Station Grill is one of America's Best Diners.

9. The Station Grill

9.1
910 W Broadway Ave (at Henry Street), Muskegon, MI
Diner · 41 tips and reviews

Kate R.Kate Rogers: Texas style fries all the way. Almost as crispy as chips.

Pete's Grille is one of America's Best Diners.

10. Pete's Grille

8.6
3130 Greenmount Ave (32nd Street), Baltimore, MD
Breakfast Spot · Abell · 22 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Stander: Blueberry Pancakes and don't sleep on the Chicken N Waffles

Kerbey Lane Café is one of America's Best Diners.

11. Kerbey Lane Café

9.0
3704 Kerbey Ln, Austin, TX
Café · Rosedale · 143 tips and reviews

Scott B.Scott Boone: Eggs Francisco are a classic. The seasonal specials are great!

Coppelia is one of America's Best Diners.

12. Coppelia

9.0
207 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Chelsea · 507 tips and reviews

Jess J.Jess Jerome: The best choice you could possibly make after a night out on the town!

Mustache Bill's is one of America's Best Diners.

13. Mustache Bill's

9.0
8th Ave. & Broadway St., Barnegat Light, NJ
Diner · 40 tips and reviews

Steve M.Steve Miller: Fisherman's breakfast. Sausage goes great with the pancakes.

The Fremont Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

14. The Fremont Diner

2698 Fremont Dr (at S Central Ave), Sonoma, CA
Diner · 155 tips and reviews

Alissa B.Alissa Briggs: Spicy chicken&waffles, biscuits with marmalade, collard greens, deviled eggs, avocado toast, and boudin. So good. This is happiness.

Ramsey's Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

15. Ramsey's Diner

9.0
3090 Helmsdale Pl, Lexington, KY
Diner · 40 tips and reviews

Gregg B.Gregg Bracke: I love their big breakfast with an infused Bloody Mary.

Frank's Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

16. Frank's Diner

8.9
508 58th St, Kenosha, WI
Diner · Kenosha Central Business District · 68 tips and reviews

KamiKami: Order one of their specials off the chalk board! And get a giant mimosa.

Black Bear Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

17. Black Bear Diner

9.0
6180 W Tropicana Ave (at S Jones Blvd), Las Vegas, NV
Diner · 107 tips and reviews

Steve S.Steve Savage: Huge portions, great service, owner is a true gentleman. Gets really busy, so be prepared to wait a little for a table.

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is one of America's Best Diners.

18. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

8.9
1700 S Lamar Blvd (Collier), Austin, TX
Breakfast Spot · Zilker · 43 tips and reviews

Victoria U.Victoria U.: You can't go wrong here, we happened to order the sweet potato pancakes and breakfast tacos and both were fantastic. The iced coffee was life changing. Very dog friendly!

The Coffee Pot is one of America's Best Diners.

19. The Coffee Pot

8.7
4914 7th Ave (at 49th St), Kenosha, WI
Diner · Harbor Side · 23 tips and reviews

Liz E.Liz Edwards: The Ruben Omelette was fantastic. I love this little place.

Red Arrow Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

20. Red Arrow Diner

8.9
61 Lowell St (at Kosiuszko St.), Manchester, NH
Diner · Downtown Manchester · 104 tips and reviews

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Some of the best hashbrowns I've ever had, hands down!

Starliner Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

21. Starliner Diner

9.0
4121 Main St (North St.), Hilliard, OH
Diner · 72 tips and reviews

Vonia T.Vonia Thomas: Cuban roasted chicken and jalapeño soup omg so good

Sandfiddler Cafe is one of America's Best Diners.

22. Sandfiddler Cafe

9.2
9561 Shore Dr, Norfolk, VA
Breakfast Spot · East Ocean View · 31 tips and reviews

Hannah R.Hannah Ross: The chicken and waffles are the perfect breakfast; sweet, salty, and spicy. Sooooo good! The sausage breakfast burrito is what a breakfast burrito should be.

Lenny's Restaurant is one of America's Best Diners.

23. Lenny's Restaurant

9.0
21220 US Highway 19 N (at Drew St.), Clearwater, FL
Diner · 106 tips and reviews

Professor T.Professor Twain 🚬🚬⚾⚾: The Alligator omelette is outstanding!

Ria's Bluebird is one of America's Best Diners.

24. Ria's Bluebird

8.9
421 Memorial Dr SE (at Cherokee Ave. SE), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Grant Park · 204 tips and reviews

Ryan B.Ryan Beez: Grits were like church; heavenly. Breakfast burrito was like a David Lynch movie; dreamy with lots of layers. Bacon was like a comet; out of this world. 👍

Charlie's Cafe is one of America's Best Diners.

25. Charlie's Cafe

9.2
115 Main Street E, Freeport, MN
Diner · 16 tips and reviews

Julie H.Julie Haff: The chicken wild rice soup is to die for.

Chicago Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

26. Chicago Diner

8.9
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 207 tips and reviews

Adam C.Adam Cerny: Everything is good here! I would recommend the pizza popper appetizer. You'd NEVER believe it's vegan. The salted caramel milkshake is also divine. 🍭

Market at Main is one of America's Best Diners.

27. Market at Main

8.8
904 Main St, Lynchburg, VA
Diner · Central Business District · 213 tips and reviews

vannathan h.vannathan hugh: Everything is always spot-on! The atmosphere envelops you and makes you want one of everything. It's a great place for families but I'll even just stop in for a hard cider. Please visit the Market!

Byways Cafe is one of America's Best Diners.

28. Byways Cafe

1212 NW Glisan St (NW 12th Ave), Portland, OR
Diner · 67 tips and reviews

CRUZiiiECRUZiiiE: Classic DELICIOUS diner food! So many egg combinations, pancake options, etc. They nail breakfast faves and quality.

Uncle Mike's Place is one of America's Best Diners.

29. Uncle Mike's Place

9.1
1700 W Grand Ave (at Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Filipino Restaurant · West Town · 66 tips and reviews

Meah B.Meah B: Coming from the SF Bay Area, I was very impressed with the Filipino breakfast here. Loved the longanisa and spicy spam combo. And the lugado they serve first is top notch. Highly recommend this place.

Lucky's Cafe is one of America's Best Diners.

30. Lucky's Cafe

8.9
3531 Oak Lawn Ave (at Bowser Ave), Dallas, TX
Diner · 83 tips and reviews

PaulPaul: The special weekend fried chicken Benedict is amazing!

Jackson Hole is one of America's Best Diners.

31. Jackson Hole

8.8
6935 Astoria Blvd N, East Elmhurst, NY
Burger Joint · 92 tips and reviews

Valerie S.Valerie S: Classic diner experience with a flair. Food — especially the breakfast and brunch — is very tasty.

Ted's Bulletin is one of America's Best Diners.

32. Ted's Bulletin

8.9
505 8th St SE (btwn E & G St SE), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 304 tips and reviews

Derek G.Derek Gaskins: Adult milkshakes and breakfast anytime.

Kate's Kitchen is one of America's Best Diners.

33. Kate's Kitchen

9.2
8002 N Oak Trfy, Kansas City, MO
Breakfast Spot · 50 tips and reviews

Erik R.Erik Rowley: The chicken fried chicken with eggs is a popular brunch item. What really surprised me here was how amazing their biscuits are, some of the best I've ever had.

Victor's 1959 Cafe is one of America's Best Diners.

34. Victor's 1959 Cafe

9.0
3756 Grand Ave S (West 38th St), Minneapolis, MN
Cuban Restaurant · Kingfield · 100 tips and reviews

C R.C Rey: This is a must go for MPLS breakfast. Authentic Cuban cuisine including Cuban coffees, toast, and so much more. The fried yuca cubes w/mojo sauce are as good as it gets. Put that sh!t on everything!

Bluebird Cafe is one of America's Best Diners.

35. Bluebird Cafe

9.0
650 W Cherry St #9 (Hwy 965), North Liberty, IA
Diner · 26 tips and reviews

Matt G.Matt Guidry: Great biscuits and gravy and eggs benny!

Monty's Blue Plate Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

36. Monty's Blue Plate Diner

9.1
2089 Atwood Ave (Division St.), Madison, WI
Diner · Marquette · 66 tips and reviews

Innisfree M.Innisfree McKinnon: Breakfast! Gluten free and vegan options!

Banning's Restaurant & Pie House is one of America's Best Diners.

37. Banning's Restaurant & Pie House

9.0
11477 SW Pacific Hwy (at SW 69th), Tigard, OR
Diner · Tigard Neighborhood Area 4 · 102 tips and reviews

DiamarDiamar: I love how they're open 24/7 & how various their menu is. The pies are great. I had an omelette & it was delicious. It came with pancakes as well, which I highly recommend.

Eleven City Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

38. Eleven City Diner

8.9
1112 S Wabash Ave (btwn 11th St & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Diner · South Loop · 301 tips and reviews

MischaMischa: Let yourself starve until you can hear your guts and then get here and get the Tom Waits, you'll be remembered if you can finish the whole thing.

Kill Devil Grill is one of America's Best Diners.

39. Kill Devil Grill

9.1
2000 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Diner · 89 tips and reviews

Brianna S.Brianna Shannon: The backyard wings are the best wings I've ever had but they are hot! The cheesesteak egg rolls are out of this world even if you don't like onions! The strawberry shortcake is great! 10/10

The Paramount is one of America's Best Diners.

40. The Paramount

8.3
44 Charles St (btwn Chestnut & Mt. Vernon), Boston, MA
Breakfast Spot · Beacon Hill · 261 tips and reviews

Raghad S.Raghad Shu: Their caramel french toast is one of the best breakfast dishes I've ever had.

Jimmy's Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

41. Jimmy's Diner

577 Union Ave (btwn N 10th & N 11th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 206 tips and reviews

Nicole F.Nicole Formica: Anything made with their homemade tater tots is a win! Try the Tater Heaven or Mr.Potato Head sandwich.

The Western Cafe is one of America's Best Diners.

42. The Western Cafe

9.0
443 E Main St (btwn N Church Ave and N Rouse Ave), Bozeman, MT
Café · 21 tips and reviews

M C.M Chubb: They call it the "last best cafe," and they may be right. This traditional diner has everything you'd expect and more. Breakfasts are hearty and homemade. And the cinnamon rolls are huge!

The Pantry Restaurant is one of America's Best Diners.

43. The Pantry Restaurant

8.6
1820 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM
Diner · 83 tips and reviews

Scott M.Scott McKinney: I had the breakfast burrito with vegetarian sausage red and green sauce (Christmas style). Great food and outstanding service!

Mickey's Diner is one of America's Best Diners.

44. Mickey's Diner

8.3
36 7th St W (at Saint Peter St), Saint Paul, MN
Diner · Downtown St. Paul · 81 tips and reviews

Sam M.Sam Molter: Take a trip back in time at this St. Paul landmark. Breakfast/the one-eyed jack sandwich is their specialty.

45. The 101 Coffee Shop

6145 Franklin Ave (at Vista del Mar St), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · 220 tips and reviews

Mollie M.Mollie M: 70s diner vibes all night long. Open late—and there's always a table waiting for you.