Who can pass up a good diner? The diner experience originated in the early 1900s in pre-made dining cars that resemble today's motorhomes. The casual atmosphere, great prices and hearty American cuisine that define these eateries turned them into a nationwide tradition.
Whether you're a local searching for a new favorite spot in your home state or planning your dining itinerary for your next family road trip, these are some of the best diners you can find in the U.S.
Nothing says Alabama like Southern comfort food. Known as the best bite in Mobile, locals and tourists alike flock to Bob's for Southern classics like fried steak and eggs, grits and corned beef with home-fried potatoes.
Bob's is also known for its fantastic lunch menu. Located at the corner of "fat and happy," the restaurant touts that customers' best memories are made at the bar.
Everything about the City Diner in Anchorage shouts the 1950s, from the red-and-white-checked menu to the tasty but affordable breakfast and lunch options.
Try a simple omelet or order of French toast. Or broaden your horizons - the menu boasts unique menu items like blueberry hotcakes and reindeer sausage.
If you're looking for a Sedona staple, this is the place to go. The Coffee Pot Restaurant and Giftshop is named after Coffee Pot Rock, the stunning rock formation you can spot behind the diner.
From authentic Mexican cuisine to a fresh brew of Colombian coffee, there's something for everyone at this family restaurant. Their biggest claim to fame is their remarkable assortment of not one, not two, but 101 different omelets. Yum!
At this Arkansas eatery, order its namesake dish, The Rolling Pin. It's an open-faced biscuit topped with an over-easy egg, cheese, breakfast meat (sausage, bacon or ham) and your choice of gravy.
Tip: You might want to consider swapping your usual sausage gravy for the homemade chocolate gravy.
Head over to Oceanside for a beachy, '80s-themed family diner experience. It has seven skillets to suit every palate; waffles topped with strawberries, pecans or even bacon; famous flapjacks; and plenty of salads and sandwiches for lunch.
And if you have your pup along for the ride, they're more than welcome to come along for brunch at the BCD!
Sam's No. 3 claims to be the cure for "resting brunch face." With three locations statewide in Glendale, Aurora and Denver, it just might be. Best known for make-your-own breakfast burritos, country fried steak skillets and a pecan waffle sandwich, Sam's is a local favorite.
It also has several intriguing coffee and espresso options, like the "Van Halen Latte."