A diner is a small,inexpensive restaurant found across the United States and Canada,as well as parts of Western Europe. Diners offer a wide range of foods,mostly American cuisine,a casual atmosphere,and,characteristically,a combination of booths served by a waitstaff and a long sit-down counter with direct service,in the smallest simply by a cook. Many diners have extended hours,and some along highways and areas with significant shift work stay open for 24 hours.
Johnie's Broiler,originally known as Harvey's Broiler and currently operating as Bob's Big Boy Broiler,is a restaurant located in Downey,California that first opened in 1958. From 2002 to 2006,the building and parking lot housed a used car dealership. The building was largely demolished in January 2007. However,the restaurant was reconstructed in 2009 and re-opened as part of the Bob's Big Boy chain,while retaining the original building's look and design. Due to its 1950s Googie style,the restaurant has been featured in several movies and TV shows. As of October 2023,the company operates 3 locations in California. They are now called JB Burgers and are located in Bell Gardens,La Puente,and Monrovia.
Norms Restaurants is a chain of diner-style restaurants in Southern California. Founded in 1949 by used-car salesman Norm Roybark,some restaurants are open 24 hours a day,7 days a week. As of October 2023,the company operates 21 locations in Greater Los Angeles.
Bob's Big Boy is a restaurant chain founded by Bob Wian in Southern California in 1936,originally named Bob's Pantry. It is now part of Big Boy Restaurant Group,the current primary trademark owner and franchisor of the Big Boy system. At its peak in 1989,there were over 240 Bob's locations throughout the United States,most belonging to Marriott. As of November 2023,the company operates 4 locations in California. Those four locations are in Burbank,Downey,Norco,and Northridge. Two of these restaurants are now protected historic landmarks:the Burbank location on Riverside Drive and the Downey location,previously known as Johnie's Broiler. In August 2020,plans were announced to open a Bob's Big Boy in Indian Springs,Nevada. The restaurant opened on November 8,2020 as Big Boy without the Bob's branding,with future expansion planned across Southern Nevada.
Pann's is a coffee shop restaurant in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles,California,known for its history,role in movies,and distinctive architecture. The restaurant was opened by husband and wife George and Rena Poulos in 1958. It is also known for its neon sign,Googie architecture,and 1950s decor. The building and its iconic neon sign were designed by architects Eldon Davis and Helen Liu Fong of the Armet &Davis architectural firm. Pann's remains one of the best preserved examples of Davis' Googie designs,according to the Los Angeles Times.
Wich Stand was a '50s-style coffee shop restaurant and diner in Los Angeles,California,featuring a tilting blue roof and 35-foot spire (11 m),designed by architect Eldon Davis.
Du-par's is a diner-style restaurant in Los Angeles,California,that was once a modest-sized regional chain. The first location was founded in 1938 at the Los Angeles Farmers Market by James Dunn and Edward Parsons,who combined their surnames to create the restaurant's name. There is also an associated franchised restaurant in a Las Vegas casino.
The maple bacon donut also spelled doughnut is a breakfast or dessert food that has become popular in some areas of the United States and Canada. It is distinct from other donuts because of the prominent bacon and maple syrup–flavored glaze used for toppings and has been discussed in the media as part of the phenomenon sometimes referred to as bacon mania. The bacon donut has been described as tasting like a "camping breakfast" all in one convenient item.
Big Spring Cafe is a diner in Huntsville,Alabama. It opened in 1922,and is the oldest restaurant in the city. It is often noted as a landmark in the city and as one of Huntsville's "signature" restaurants. When the original location opened,it served only hamburgers consisting of ground beef,onions,mustard and salt on a roll.
The Dime Store was a short-lived restaurant in Portland,Oregon,in the United States. It was established by Dayna McErlean,with additional conceptual development from Jeremy Larter. The restaurant opened in 2014,replacing Leo's Non-Smoking Coffee Shop,a diner which had operated for thirty years. The Dime Store's menu included diner classics such as burgers and milkshakes,along with all-day breakfast and weekend brunch specials. Despite receiving a positive critical reception,the restaurant closed in November 2015.
Pacific Dining Car is a culturally significant luxury steakhouse business in Los Angeles California. It was founded in 1921 by Fred and Grace Cook in the backyard of a friend's house in Los Angeles. In 1990,it expanded to Santa Monica. In 2020,it underwent a shift to delivery and takeaway services due to the COVID-19 pandemic,and then moved temporarily to online offerings and popups.
Byways Cafe was a diner in the Pearl District of Portland,Oregon,United States. Owners,Collin McFadden and Megan Brinkley,opened the restaurant in 1999,serving American breakfast and brunch comfort foods such as corned beef hash,omelets,and pancakes. Guy Fieri visited the diner for a 2007 episode of the Food Network show,Diners,Drive-Ins and Dives. Byways received generally positive receptions and was voted the city's "best brunch spot" by readers of The Oregonian in 2016. It closed in late 2019,after the owners were unable to reach a lease agreement with the landlord.
Fuller's Coffee Shop is a diner serving standard American cuisine in Portland,Oregon's Pearl District,in the United States. Established in 1947,the restaurant has operated from its location in downtown Portland since 1960. It serves breakfast all day,and the menu features a cheeseburger with a recipe that has not changed since the diner's establishment. Described as a greasy spoon,Fuller's has received a generally positive reception,and appeared in an episode of the television series Grimm in 2017. Founded by Jack Fuller,the diner was later owned by his son John then by Urban Restaurant Group.
Arleta Library Bakery &Cafe was a restaurant located in Portland,Oregon,United States. The business operated in the Mt. Scott-Arleta district of southeast Portland for approximately fifteen years;owners Sarah and Nick Iannarone established Arleta in 2005 and it closed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guy Fieri visited the restaurant for an episode of the Food Network's television show Diners,Drive-Ins and Dives.
My Father's Place is a restaurant and dive bar in the Buckman neighborhood of Portland,Oregon. Housed in the New Logus Block,a building complex completed in 1872,included on the National Register of Historic Places,the diner has a game room and lounge and attracts a diverse clientele. The restaurant opened in 1978,and was later owned by Merrie Ann Dillon,who sold the business to her daughter Linda Moles in 2002. Remaining under the ownership of the Moles family,My Father's Place serves breakfast all day and offers happy hour options. The game room and lounge have pool tables,lottery machines,pinball,and a jukebox. Musicians Elliott Smith and Willy Vlautin frequented the bar,which hosts game nights and other events. Known as a local favorite,it operates every day including holidays,Thanksgiving and Christmas. The reportedly haunted My Father's Place has received a generally positive reception.
Cosecha was a Mexican restaurant in Swan's Market in Oakland,California in the United States,which operated from 2011 until 2021.
Bridges Cafe &Catering was a restaurant and catering service in Portland,Oregon. Established in 1994,the cafe was later purchased by Tom and Laura Lane-Ruckman,who continued to operate the business until the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic forced a closure in November 2020. The restaurant served Southern and Tex-Mex cuisine and had earned more than half of its revenue from catering. Considered a neighborhood favorite,the interior featured a small dining room,mosaic tiled tables,and artworks by various artists on the walls depicting bridges. The cafe was most known for its grits,its longtime server called "Phreddie",and for supporting local groups.
Tom's Restaurant and Bar,sometimes referred to separately as Tom's Restaurant and Tom's Bar,is a restaurant and bar in Portland,Oregon,United States. Tom and Georgia Belesiu opened the diner in 1975;ownership was later transferred to their daughter Antoinette,who started working for the business as a teenager,and her husband Taki Papailiou. The menu,based on Georgia's recipes,has changed little over the years,and the greasy spoon is known for serving breakfast all day and for having an inexpensive happy hour menu.
The Nite Hawk Cafe and Lounge is a restaurant in Portland,Oregon.
