#tops-diner

#tops-diner

Arthur, located in the former Fulgurances Laundromat, offers a menu that includes steak tartare, brioche martinis, and a rich brown butter sundae, showcasing a blend of classic and innovative dishes.

Bodega Nights is not a bodega or a wine bar, but a fun, sophisticated restaurant concept from the couple behind Babysips in a neighborhood that desperately needed a grown-up dinner option.

Scrub kosher salt into the surface of your stainless steel pan, says Wirecutter, citing the French Culinary Institute: This is 'a hack to create a slippery surface,' by filling in all the little microscopic cracks and ridges in the surface of the pan, so that you can cook eggs in the pan and they will not stick.

According to Tasting Table's assessment of this lackluster cheeseburger, it's about as underwhelming as you can possibly imagine. With an uninspired patty that comes across as dry and bland, housed in a stiff bun that can be described as anything but fluffy, even the presence of cheese couldn't save it.

As one of the region's last authentic vintage lunch cars, Buddy's was a time capsule, keeping the neighborhood well fed with hot platters of hand-cracked eggs and made-to-order bacon on the cheap. Now it's a mausoleum.

Lou Mitchell's opened its doors way back in 1923, and there's a reason that this is still one of the best old-school diners in the U.S. Customers are greeted by friendly staff handing out donut holes and Milk Duds as a way to welcome you to this home away from home, and in the kitchen? Locally-sourced eggs are turned into omelets on order, all the juices are freshly-squeezed, and even the bread and the orange marmalade is made in-house.

It was a good run, but my body's all messed up now," he said. "I realized that I was sort of sacrificing my health and well-being for the sake of the business. And I really want to spend more time with my son. This opportunity came along, and it was a really hard decision to make.

Nothing starts the day quite like a plate of steaming pancakes or spicy chilaquiles, but every state has its own unique way of doing breakfast. We found the most iconic breakfast foods in every state, based on local favorites and dishes invented or popularized there.

What happens when Nancy Silverton and Phil Rosenthal open a diner? Evidently, eight-hour-long waits, more celebrity appearances than a Saturday Night Live anniversary episode, and rumors of a secret phone number to get a table. After some anticipation, Max & Helen's opened in November 2025 with a menu meant to pay tribute to longstanding legends like the Palace Diner in Biddeford, Maine.

Is there anything better than pulling into a diner parking lot and seeing an "open" sign glowing in the window? Jonesing for a bottomless cup of coffee? You got it. Triple-decker sandwich with crispy french fries? Coming right up. Roasted turkey with all the fixings no matter what the calendar says? Just say the word. We combed the region for its homiest, most classic diners.

Anthony Bourdain famously traveled to incredible, breathtaking places across the globe, sitting down to chat with an extraordinary number of people over a variety of dishes and delicacies. Some of Bourdain's favorite restaurants were in far-flung cities from Rome and Paris to Quebec, Tokyo, and Vietnam, but that's not to say that he didn't have some American favorites, too - especially when it came to the humble, old-school diner.

New York City is many things: A place to meander through museums and parks, to sit enthralled in a dark off-Broadway black box theater, to live in a studio with a bathroom in the kitchen and happily pay an absurd amount for it. It should be no surprise that for those of us at Bon Appétit who call the city home, it's all about the food.

Denny's captures the classic American diner experience, serving up budget-friendly dishes in a family-friendly atmosphere all day long. And the chain's most popular dishes revolve around breakfast. Perhaps the most famous menu item Denny's is known for is the Grand Slam breakfast combo, of which there are many. We sampled and ranked seven Denny's classic slams according to the assemblage of ingredients, harmony of ingredients, and the execution of the dish as a whole.

Chrome stools, bottomless coffee, and a menu filled with page upon page of classic comfort foods: Diners are quintessentially American. Diners nationwide have been recognized for their historic pasts, award-winning menu items, and high volume of positive reviews, making them must-stop destinations on any cross-country road trip. From decades-old landmarks like Tops Diner in New Jersey to no-frills lunch counters that have quietly become cultural icons in their respective towns, these are the most iconic diners in every state.

Soda fountains were once a common fixture in pharmacies, and people truly thought that fizzy drinks could really cure their ailments. In the early 20th century, though, soda fountains took on their own identity. Throughout Prohibition, bars serving alcoholic cocktails and beers were no longer an option, so soda fountains, still often located in drugstores, stepped in as fun places to drink and socialize.

New York is home to some of the most varied and raved-about restaurants in the U.S., from hole-in-the wall pizza spots to world-famous fine dining. Along with the excellent independent restaurants and diners are some impressive chain restaurant options diners love, from popular Chinese chains to delicious Peruvian and salad spots. So which ones are worth visiting? Here are seven of the best regional chain restaurants in New York, according to customers.

Waffle House is made for late-night dining Habesen/Getty Images Waffle House's logo is classic by day, but at night, it transforms into "a beacon of hope" - a title bestowed by Anthony Bourdain on " No Reservations," amid his first visit alongside Sean Brock, which just so happened to be late at night. With virtually no other chain serving breakfast food 24/7, Waffle House's reliability is certainly part of the magic.

Maman, the New York-born French cafe known for its blue-and-white toile accents and cult-favorite cookies, is headed to Hillside Village in East Dallas. Signs are already up at 6465 Mockingbird Ln. #316, and crews are working inside the space that most recently housed Palmer's Hot Chicken. The brand is targeting an early-fall opening, with this shop set to focus on daytime coffee, pastries, and lunch items.

Foodies, have you heard of 'grandma-core dining' or 'nonna-stalgia' yet? Well, according to Yelp's 2026 top 100 U.S. restaurants report, grandma-core is one of the hot new food trends you can expect to see in 2026. This particular trend entails restaurants embracing nostalgia and comfort. That means you, as the diner, would experience old-fashioned and traditional recipes, often made with simpler ingredients. You'll find these homey meals served in a cozy, whimsical setting.