In March 2023, diner staple Danny’s Carnation closed after more than forty years in business. But owner Danny Hopkins kept its legacy going in a big way, moving into an expansive space three times the size of the original and introducing an updated version of the diner. The menu remains the same, and all the […]
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Lancer’s Diner opened in spring 2016 as a neighborhood joint for Harvey Park, College View, Ruby Hill and Mar Lee, taking its name from the mascot of Lincoln High School, just across Federal. Big breakfasts are the specialty of the house, and the awe-inspiring breakfast burrito sticks close to that mission. A mountain of scrambled […]
The Lookin’ Good is a blessed throwback to the times when neighborhoods had lounges, places to eat and drink and gather for some music or just merriment. The family-owned diner was established back in 1978, when eggs were eggs, everything came with gravy, and we just called yacht rock the Top 40. The Lookin’ Good […]
Situated in a strip mall on the corner of Jewell Avenue and Kipling Parkway, Fiddlesticks is a no-frills sports dive with plenty of TVs, a couple of pool tables, fairly cheap drinks, and a menu that includes a decent selection of bar food like burgers, wings and appetizers. Although Fiddlesticks gets its share of regulars […]
The origins of Sam’s No. 3 date back to 1920, when Sam Armatas started offering his Coney Island favorites in Denver. Over the next nine decades, the empire grew and shrank and shrank still more, until it was down to just one Sam’s No. 3, located in Aurora. Currently, there are two locations, both with […]
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Gayor Geller opened the first Maddie’s in 2013, naming the tiny breakfast eatery after his daughter. Maddie was just a toddler at the time, but both she and her namesake restaurant have grown up. In November 2016, Geller unveiled a brand-new version of Maddie’s – right next door to the original – that seats more […]
You know you’ve become an American icon when you make regular appearances in Larry the Cable Guy’s standup routine, and by that standard, Waffle House is the Elvis Presley of Interstate dining. With more than 1,400 franchises in 25 states (including Denver / Boulder), this Georgia-based breakfast joint, founded in 1955, is among a handful […]
Denver’s diner scene has dwindled in recent years, but this eatery, which claims to make “the fastest egg in the West,” has been serving up old-school charm and high-quality comfort food for over a decade. Founded by Manuel and Trish Gatsiopoulos in 2011, Hits the Spot is more than just a speedy fix, thanks to […]
More than thirty years ago, the Michel brothers — all bona fide North Dakotans — opened a trio of diner-like joints known as the Butcher Block Cafe. They all feature old-school lunch counters and a few rows of diner tables, which are usually filled with a chatty crowd of shift workers, solo diners reading the […]
Chances are good that you’ve been meaning to check out the Ranch House for some time. You’ve definitely driven past it on East Colfax – one of those ubiquitous classic roadside diners along a busy thoroughfare that looks like it might just serve some delicious food belied by its more modest exterior. You’d be right […]
The ’50s shtick can seem a little glaring at 4 a.m., but we’re just happy that Great Scotts has kept its 24-hour-a-day schedule (at least on weekends), since so many other diners have disappeared during the pandemic. Although Great Scotts hasn’t been around since the ’50s, it’s been around long enough to serve a generation […]
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Both Swift’s Breakfast House and Swift’s Kitchen are the sort of no-nonsense, street-side diners that seem to invite you in to have a seat and eat heartily – and it also serves Pete’s Coney Island red chili (named after a classic downtown restaurant that was demolished in 1990). If you were a fan of the […]
Not all diners were manufactured in the ancient diner forges of New Jersey, feature a faux-’50s muscle car theme, or are draped in neon and polished chrome. Those are just decorating details and, as often as not, serve only to distract attention from the terrible things being done to the food in the back. Silver […]
Moonlight is the place to go before or after a flight out of Denver International Airport if you want a quick meal or even a drink (the “& Bar” in the title isn’t just for show). But the food is still the star at this ’50s-style boxcar diner, complete with neon and steel exteriors and […]
More than thirty years ago, the Michel brothers — all bona fide North Dakotans — opened the first of a trio of diner-like joints known as the Butcher Block Cafe. They all feature old-school lunch counters and a few rows of diner tables, which are usually filled with a chatty crowd of shift workers, solo […]
The trio of spots in this homegrown chain of diners all feature huge skillet breakfasts and dense homemade cinnamon rolls, along with top-quality meats (don’t miss the corned-beef hash) and an array of dishes perfect for hangover cures. The uniformly cheerful servers will leave a whole pot of coffee at your table, or you can […]
The trio of spots in this homegrown chain of diners all feature huge skillet breakfasts and dense homemade cinnamon rolls, along with top-quality meats (don
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Formerly called The Blue Cow, this restaurant has been serving Morrison – and everyone passing through – since 1990. The menu’s a mix of Mexican and American, with a spread of daily specials. They also offer beer, wine and several cocktails perfect for a pick-me-up. Enjoy your meal inside, or at an outdoor table while […]
Steuben’s is named after a Boston diner once run by founder Josh Wolkon’s family. Since 2006, this retro joint has paid tribute to regional American favorites, from well-made lobster rolls to juicy green chile cheeseburgers. Steuben’s was also a pioneer in large-format cocktails, so the bar has years of experience batching booze – which you […]
Davies Chuck Wagon was built in 1957, maybe one of the best years for diners, definitely one of the last. When it’s busy, the building seems to breathe — taking in drafts of cool air from outside, exhaling customers — and nothing is ever still as tables turn fast and coffee pots make the rounds. […]
From a distance, Rosie’s Diner looks like another one of those ’50s-style nostalgia joints. But once you sit down in this perfect replica of a diner, you quickly realize there’s more to Rosie’s than nostalgia. Great malts, for starters, as well as fast and friendly service. The kitchen cooks fresh every day, serving classic American […]