Nostalgic Diners: Come for the Eggs, Stay for the Experience
The 59er Diner in Leavenworth, Washington, has TV fame, having been featured in an episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." A popular retro highlight is the jukebox that can play hundreds of 1950s tunes. Another attraction is that the establishment serves eggs from its own chickens and vegetables grown in its garden. Travelers who wish to spend the night can book one of the comfortable cabins onsite.
As explained by Moody's Diner in Waldoboro, Maine, when the number of vacationers visiting the state began to grow, "It seemed like a good idea to build a couple of cabins" to put them up. Today, the 104-seat diner is augmented by 18 cottages and rooms. The property is owned and operated by three generations of its original founding family.
At some diners the aroma of freshly baked goodies attracts first-timers and convinces many to return. The Eveready Diners in Hyde Park and Brewster, New York, prepare their own breads, cookies, cakes and pies. Those who order apple pie enjoy fruit grown in their orchard.
Every morning, bakers at the Penrose Diner in Philadelphia prepare treats for that day's customers. From breakfast favorites such as muffins, cinnamon buns and Danish pastries to sweet treats such as cookies, cakes and pies, their pastry case always has plenty of delicious choices. They even make their own Greek baklava from a family recipe.
Some establishments augment their food with fun, and none does this better than Delgadillo's Snow Cap Drive-in located along historic Route 66 in Seligman, Arizona. The entertainment begins with the vintage signs and license plates, pennants, trinkets and other memorabilia that decorate both the exterior and interior. Guests are greeted with a sign that reads, "Sorry, we're open," followed by all manner of pranks and jokes. Typical is a door with two handles, only one of which provides access into the building. When the word "diner" comes to mind, your first thought might not be entertainment. However fun, along with food, is but one of the unexpected and enjoyable experiences that await those who drop by some of these quintessential throwbacks to times gone by.
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WHEN YOU GO
www.jacksdiner.com
www.thea1diner.com
www.olympiadiner.net
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