There’s something quintessentially nostalgic and Americana about a goodold-fashioned diner.
Havens ofcomfort food, these are restaurants distinguished by theirall-day breakfast menus,pot pies, andFrench toast.
Steeped in American dining lore, diners are as essential to the national restaurant landscape assteakhousesandbarbecue joints.
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What sets the best diners apart from the fray?
It all comes down to the perfect recipe of menu, atmosphere, and affordability.
These are the nine best diner chains in America.
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Naturally, the chain is particularly revered for itswafflesandSouthern food, with late-night hours and endless mugs of coffee.
It’s wheretried-and-true wafflesare made in small batches from scratch using top-grade flour from Texas-based C.H.
Guenther & Son, along with farm-fresh eggs and half and half.
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The menu runs the gamut of diner classics, but Perkins' niche skews sweet.
Known for serving some of thebest muffins of any chain restaurant, its star attraction ispie.
Demand steadily grew, evolving into full-fledged restaurants totaling nearly 500 locations in 18 states.
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With more than 500 locations in 29 states, First Watch hassurpassed Texas Roadhouseto become America’smost-loved chain.
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