Diner food probably isn’t winning any awards for nutrition—yeah, whatever—but let’s be honest, it tastes ridiculously good. Like, give me a towering stack of pancakes drowning in butter, or one of those burgers that drips down your wrist, or onion rings that are somehow both greasy and perfect? Yeah, I’m not saying no to that. Ever. And if you’re planning to hit the road this summer, the list from Insider with the best diners in each state? Might be worth bookmarking… or obsessing over, depending on your snack priorities.
1. Alabama
Big Time Diner in Mobile, Alabama
2. Alaska
Lucky Wishbone in Anchorage, Alaska
3. Arizona
Waldo’s BBQ in Mesa, Arizona
4. Arkansas
Monte Ne Inn Chicken in Rogers, Arkansas
5. California
Harry’s Coffee Shop in La Jolla, California
6. Colorado
The Buff Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado
7. Connecticut
Chips Family Restaurant in Orange, Connecticut
8. Delaware
Crystal Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
9. District Of Columbia
Ted’s Bulletin in Washington, D.C.
10. Florida
Metro Diner in Jacksonville, Florida
11. Georgia
Olde Pink House Restaurant in Savannah, Georgia
12. Hawaii
Liliha Bakery in Honolulu, Hawaii
13. Idaho
Westside Drive-In in Boise, Idaho
14. Illinois
Dove’s Luncheonette in Chicago, Illinois
15. Indiana
Portillo’s Hot Dogs in Merrillville, Indiana
16. Iowa
Bluebird Cafe in North Liberty, Iowa
17. Kansas
Old Mill Tasty Shop in Wichita, Kansas
18. Kentucky
Ramsey’s Diner in Lexington, Kentucky
19. Louisiana
The Camellia Grill in New Orleans, Louisiana
20. Maine
Becky’s Diner in Portland, Maine
21. Maryland
Pennsylvania Dutch Farmer’s Market in Annapolis, Maryland
22. Massachusetts
The Breakfast Club in Allston, Massachusetts
23. Michigan
Mudgie’s Deli in Detroit, Michigan
24. Minnesota
Casper and Runyon’s Nook in Saint Paul, Minnesota
25. Mississippi
Darwell’s Cafe in Long Beach, Mississippi
26. Missouri
Crown Candy Kitchen in Saint Louis, Missouri
27. Montana
Stella’s Kitchen and Bakery in Billings, Montana
28. Nebraska
Chances ‘R’ Restaurant in York, Nebraska
29. Nevada
Las Vegas Black Bear Diner in Las Vegas, Nevada
30. New Hampshire
Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, New Hampshire
31. New Jersey
Tops Diner in East Newark, New Jersey
32. New Mexico
The Shed in Las Cruces, New Mexico
33. New York
Diner in Brooklyn, New York
34. North Carolina
Kill Devil Grill in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
35. North Dakota
Darcy’s Cafe in Grand Forks, North Dakota
36. Ohio
Slyman’s Restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio
37. Oklahoma
Warren Theatre in Moore, Oklahoma
38. Oregon
Banning’s Restaurant and Pie House in Tigard, Oregon
39. Pennsylvania
Silk City Diner Bar and Lounge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
40. Rhode Island
Geoff’s Superlative Sandwiches in Providence, Rhode Island
41. South Carolina
Early Bird Diner in Charleston, South Carolina
42. South Dakota
Phillips Avenue Diner in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
43. Tennessee
Mitchell Deli in Nashville, Tennessee
44. Texas
Kerbey Lane Cafe in Austin, Texas
45. Utah
Blue Plate Diner in Salt Lake City, Utah
46. Vermont
Dot’s Restaurant in Wilmington, Vermont
47. Virginia
Market at Main in Lynchburg, Virginia
48. Washington
Geraldine’s Counter in Seattle, Washington
49. West Virginia
Betty’s Restaurant in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
50. Wisconsin
Rudy’s Drive In in La Crosse, Wisconsin
51. Wyoming
Jody’s Diner in Evanston, Wyoming
Planning to visit one of these diners? Don’t miss these tips on how to easily get discounts for restaurants — saving a little makes those meals even sweeter!
