Itโs hard to resist a greasy spoon diner. Bacon and eggs. Pancakes and syrup. Giant sandwiches and delicious meatloaf. The casual and fun atmosphereโwhatโs not to love? Theyโre delicious!
Foursquare helped compile a list of the most popular and talked-about diners in every single state. Youโll want to visit each and every one after reading the list.
Here are the yummiest and most popular diners in every state in the U.S.
Road trip, anyone?
Alaska
The Lucky Wishbone Diner. Customers love The Lucky Wishboneโs fried chicken but itโs their burgers and fries that they absolutely rave about. Located in Anchorageโitโs a must-visit if you are ever in The Last Frontier. Check out their reviews here.


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Alabama
Big Time Diner located in Mobile. Love milkshakes? Love gumbo? How about burgers? Big Time Diner features southern favorites such as chicken fried steak, fried catfish, and hush puppies. Yes, please! Read their reviews here.


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Arkansas
At The Corner. Step inside this classic, vintage diner and itโs like you took a step back in time. Located in Little Rock, youโll find delicious breakfasts, burgers, hotdogs, and sandwiches. How could you go wrong? Read what customers are saying here.


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Arizona
Joeโs Diner. Driving through or visiting Phoenix? Youโll want to put Joeโs Diner on your list. Large portions of home-style cooking will be sure to please your taste buds. Be sure to pick up one of their fresh cinnamon rolls! Here are their reviews.


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California
Canterโs Deli. Los Angeles is full of great food from every single culture you could imagine. But itโs Canterโs Deli that makes the list for โBest Dinerโ. Step inside for a fully authentic deli experience with giant sandwiches with heaps of meat. To die for! Check out their reviews here.


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Colorado
Snooze Eatery. What started in Colorado, you can actually find Snooze Eatery in Colorado, California, Arizona, and Texas. Thatโs how good it isโpeople wanted more! Their pancakes and french toast are things that taste like theyโve been sent from the heavens above. Try the Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes! Youโll never be the same. Read all their reviews here.


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Connecticut
Chipโs. โHome Fries = AMAZING! and great atmosphere for the family and great place to meet up with friends. Loyal customer of many years and I love this place so much.โ โ Foursquare user Anita Dyer. You can find Chipโs in Orange, Connecticut. Read more reviews here.


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Delaware
Crystal Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware is often an overlooked state but Crystal Restaurant should definitely be on your bucket list for places to eat. Be sure to order the French toast or delicious crab benedict. Read Crystalโs reviews here.


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Florida
Metro Diner in Jacksonville. Are you a fan of fried chicken sandwiches on a fluffy, homemade biscuit? How about chicken and waffles? Youโll think youโve died an gone to heaven at Metro Diner. They also offer lunch and dinnerโno matter the meal, they will not disappoint. Find their reviews here.


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Georgia
Riaโs Bluebird. Pancakes with pecans. Brisket and eggs. Biscuits and gravy. You can find it all at Riaโs Bluebird in Atlanta. Boasting southern favorites and American classics, Riaโs Bluebird is doing diner food right! Want to read reviews? Find them here.


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Hawaii
Liliha Bakery Thereโs no doubt that Hawaii offers some of the yummiest food in America despite being a 5-hour flight from the west coast. They also offer their own culture of food. In Honolulu, be sure to check out Liliha Bakery for authentic, homemade Hawaiian baked goods like danishes, puffs, donuts, and more. Their reviews can be found here.


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Iowa
Bluebird Cafe in North Liberty. โCrab cakes Benedict is both delicious AND it will fill you up for hours. Waffles and pancakes with toppings of your choice are the best. Try the maple-pecan bacon. You wonโt regret it!โ โ Foursquare user Anne Curbow. Read all the reviews here.


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Idaho
Westside Drive-In, Boise. โDrive-In or Sit Downโ their website says. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, this quaint diner is sure to satisfy everyone who comes in. Be sure to check out their famous burgers and prime rib. Read all reviews here.


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Illinois
Doveโs Luncheonette. Chicago is another city in the U.S. that is filled to the brim with delicious food. But Doveโs takes the cake for best dinerโhands down. Items like Burnt Ends Hash, Avocado Toast, and Fried Chicken with Chorizo Gravy are major crowd pleasers. Read the reviews on Doveโs here.


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Indiana
Rock-Cola Cafe in Indianapolis. โEverything! Really I mean everything!โ โ Foursquare user Dawn Aubrey. But some of the real fan favorites include the Trailer Park (a breakfast mash-up with just about everything on it) and their burgers. Find more reviews here.


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Kansas
Old Mill Tasty Shop in Wichita. This old-timey diner has been around since 1932, so you know itโs good! They have sandwiches galore, hearty entrees, and an array of old fashioned sodas that will take you back to a simpler time. Read their reviews here.


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Kentucky
Ramseyโs Diner. Located in Lexington, hereโs another diner that knows exactly what theyโre doing when it comes to American comfort food. Watch out for their giant portions! Read more about this adorable place here.


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Louisiana
The Camellia Grill in New Orleans. โChocolate freeze, bacon and cheese omelette, chili cheese fries. Great for end of the night drunk munchies and even better to cure a hangover.โ โ Foursquare user Katie dP. The building itโs located in is simply gorgeous! Read all their reviews on Foursquare.


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Massachusetts
The Paramount in Boston. Brioche French toast? Check! Chocolate Boston cream pancakes? Check! Corned beef hash? Check! There is rarely a disappointed diner when they visit this Boston gem. Read their reviews here.


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Maryland
Peteโs Grille. With pancakes the size of a dinner plate, Peteโs Grille in Baltimore is definitely a fan favorite for a breakfast diner experience. Their homefries are also supposedly the best in Baltimore! Find their reviews here.


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Maine
Beckyโs Diner in Portland. Located on Portland, Maineโs picturesque waterfront youโll find a charming diner thatโs been around since 1991. Opening at 4 am they serve breakfast until 4 pm. They keep it simple with eggs, omelets, and pancakesโbut theyโre all done to perfection. Oh, and they also have lobster rolls! Read their reviews here.


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Michigan
The Station Grill in Muskegon. โYou canโt go wrong with anything here. Best wings, burgers and chili around!!โ โ Foursquare user Tia Simpson. Tiaโs not alone, thoughโread all their reviews here.


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Minnesota
Charlieโs Cafe in Freeport. Apparently, Charlieโs Cafe has some of the best meatloaf to ever exist. Theyโve been around since 1965, so you know they must be doing something right! Want more proof? Read their reviews.


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Missouri
Crown Candy Kitchen in Saint Louis. Be prepared for a line out the door for this diner favorite in St. Louis, Missouri. Itโs an old school soda fountain type of place featuring sundaes, malts, simple but delicious sandwiches, and chili. Yum! Read their reviews here.


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Mississippi
Darwellโs Cafe in Long Beach. If thereโs a diner that knows good southern cuisineโitโs Darwellโs. They have crawfish burgers, gumbo, beans & rice, crab cakes, and more. Youโll leave full and happyโthatโs for sure. Here are their reviews.


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Montana
Paulโs Pancake Parlor in Missoula. Of course, as mentioned in their name, Paulโs Pancake Parlor knows how to do pancakes right. But they also offer other breakfast classics as well as burgers, sandwiches, and classic dinners like roast beef, chicken fried steak, and more. Check out their reviews.


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North Carolina
Kill Devil Grill in Kill Devil Hills. Youโll see their retro sign from a mile away and itโs definitely a place youโll want to stop. Family-run for 15 years, this one-of-a-kind diner offers cheesesteak egg rolls, giant plates of fried shrimp, and crab cakes! Be sure to try their key lime pie. Read all of their reviews here.


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North Dakota
Darcyโs Cafe. Located in Grand Forks, Darcyโs has been a local favorite for quite some time. Itโs gluttony at its finest but completely worth it. Find giant pancakes, benedicts, and other breakfast plates the size of your head. Check out all of their Foursquare reviews here.


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Nebraska
Chances โRโ Restaurant & Lounge in York. The restaurant attracts people from near and far away to enjoy fresh pastries, pan-fried chicken, char-grilled steaks, prime rib, seafood and many other homemade dishes,โ boasts their website. Straight-up, no-nonsense American goodness. Here are their reviews.


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New Hampshire
Red Arrow Diner in Manchester. If Martha Stewart loves itโhow could you possibly go wrong? Pick up a giant breakfast or enjoy lunch or dinner with a Steak Bomb sandwich, burger, or homemade meatloaf. The reviews say it all.


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New Jersey
Tops Diner. If youโre ever in East Newark, do yourself a favor and take a seat at Tops Diner. โEverything. Seriously. But if I had a gun to my head then chicken pot pie, philly cheesesteak egg rolls, chicken and waffles, bananas foster French toast washed all down with a frozen hot chocolate.โ โ Foursquare user Brian says. The other reviews agree.


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New Mexico
The Shed located in Las Cruces. In typical New Mexico fashion, youโll find dishes with a Mexican flare and lots of green chile! Try their eggs benedict with green chile hollandaise or go for their enchiladas if youโre visiting at lunch. Read all of their Foursquare reviews here.


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Nevada
Las Vegas Black Bear Diner. Black Bear Diners are located all across the western United States and sprinkled in the mid-west and south as well. Their known for their giant portions and family-friendly environment. The Las Vegas location, however, is a Nevadanโs go-to place for comfort food. Here are their reviews.


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New York
Diner. Simply and aptly named, Diner is Brooklynโs must-visit eatery. โThis place is LEGIT!! Menu changes daily with lots of options. Went to Diner for lunch and Sunday brunch, and was fantastic both times. Such a cool spot! Try it!!โ โ Foursquare user Anna Brown says. Check out all of their reviews here.


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Ohio
Slymanโs Restaurant in Cleveland. The pastrami sandwich is one of Slymanโs claim to fame. Itโs absolutely massive and absolutely delicious. They offer all sorts of giant deli sandwiches as well as hot turkey and roast beef dinners. See what guests have to say here.


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Oklahoma
Ozzieโs Diner. Located in Norman, Ozzieโs offers simple breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections done to perfection. All homemade and all super tasty. Try their biscuits and gravy, burgers, and chicken fried steak. Prepare for a line, bring cash, and save your appetite for their all-you-can-eat breakfast. Here are their reviews.


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Oregon
Banningโs Restaurant and Pie House. Voted โBest Pies in Oregonโ and โBest Diner in Oregonโ itโs a classic diner thatโs a far cry from many of Portlandโs line-out-of-the-door brunch spots but just as tasty. You can find it off HWY 99W in Tigard. Here are their reviews.


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Pennsylvania
Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge in Philadelphia. Good tunes, good vibes, and good food can be found at this Philly staple. Grab a bloody mary and order up some chicken and waffles or mac nโ cheese. Their reviews can found here.


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Rhode Island
Modern Diner in Pawtucket. โI would put their custard sauce on ANYTHING.โ โ Foursquare user Stephanie Guertin says. But itโs not just their custard sauce thatโs amazing. Try their strawberry crepes, Mexican eggs, and oatmeal brulee. Oh, and their located in an old rail car! Read all their Foursquare reviews here.


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South Carolina
Early Bird Diner. If youโre ever in beautiful Charlestonโthe Early Bird Diner has got to be a stop during your visit. Another chicken and waffles diner, they also offer lunch and dinner featuring sandwiches, burgers, and blackened pork chops. Read their reviews here.


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South Dakota
Phillips Avenue Diner in Sioux Falls. Located on S. Phillips Avenue, fill your belly and please your taste buds by dining at this yummy diner. Burgers, pastas, breakfast, and sandwichesโthey truly offer it all. Read their reviews here.


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Tennessee
Rizzoโs Diner in Memphis. Run by Chef Mike Patrickโitโs clear that he knows what heโs doing. From giant burgers, slow-roasted brisket, and chicken pot pie, they offer all the classic southern-inspired comfort foods. Read their reviews here.


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Texas
Kerbey Lane Cafe in Austin. โHands down the best breakfast in ATX. I am a sucker for eggs benedict. With their seasonal menu, I can always order it without getting bored.โ โ Foursquare user Dave Yeti said. In addition to their eggs benny, they offer fabulous sandwiches, burgers, and Tex-Mex options. Open 24 hours too! Check out their reviews.


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Utah
The Park Cafe. Happen to be in Salt Lake City? Dine to your heartโs content at the Park Cafe. As a diner, theyโre a bit on the โelevatedโ side, so expect dishes like Wild Mushroom Bucatini, Meatloaf with Black Pepper-Honey BBQ, and oysters. But they also have hearty breakfasts. You can read all the reviews here.


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Virginia
Market at Main in Lynchburg. Considered an upscale diner, expect to find dishes like Fried Green Tomato BLT, lots of eggs benedict options, an array of burgers, and even shrimp grits. They also offer a flight of pancakes! Check out their reviews here.


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Vermont
Dotโs Restaurant in Wilmington. โChilli cheese omelet and pancakes, with the real maple syrup! Wow!โ โ Foursquare user Erica Manos says. If that doesnโt tickle your fancy, they have meatloaf, chicken parmesan, and a maple berry chicken that is one of their signatures. Read more reviews here.


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Washington
Geraldineโs Counter in Seattle. Judging by its name, Geraldineโs Counter is smaller diner but donโt let its size fool you. They provide Americana comfort food, serve breakfast all day, as well as lunch and dinner. Try their French toast (the best in the city!), chicken pot pie, and corned beef. Read reviews of Geraldineโs here.


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Wisconsin
Rudyโs Drive-In. Located in La Crosse, Rudyโs is a 50s-style drive-in diner that just screams โretroโ. They offer classics such as burgers, hot dogs, fish dinners, and, of course, root beer floats! Read what customers have to say about Rudyโs here.


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West Virginia
Bettyโs Restaurant in Shepherdstown. โThereโs a good chance that Bettyโs serves the best burgers and milkshakes in a 50-mile radius.โ โ Foursquare user Michael G said. Burgers, milkshakes, waffles, biscuits and gravyโyouโre bound to leave with a full belly. Check out their reviews here.


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Wyoming
R&B Breakfast Club in Cheyenne. Here is an Elvis Presley-themed restaurant that is a classic diner at its finest. Offering meals such as breakfast burritos, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, and chicken fried steakโitโs a must-visit if youโre in Cheyenne. Read reviews of the R&B Breakfast Club here.


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Are you hungry yet? Whether itโs breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late-night mealโthese diners around the country are sure to satisfy! Now, hop in that car and start exploringโฆand eating!
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