Who can forget the linoleum floors and the jukebox? Many an afternoon was spent in diners like these, sipping milkshakes and munching on fries. It used to be that even the smallest town had a diner, most likely with a long bar and waitresses in uniform, probably with a checkered floor, too. Now more the exception than the rule, we can only hope that the classic diners we still will stay open for years to come.

Carnival Restaurant, 1954. Via/ Flickr
Diner sign. Via/ Flickr
White Crystal Diner. Via/ Library of Congress
The Diner’s Rendezvous 1950s. Via/ Flickr
Andy’s Diner, 1956. Via/ Flickr
Coffee Pot Restaurant. Via/ Library of Congress
Highway diner, 1940. Via/ Library of Congress
Mel’s Drive-In, 2013. Via/ Library of Congress
1955 diner. Via/ Flickr
Nicholas Diner, 1994. Via/ Library of Congress

Hopefully there’s a diner near you that still has that classic feeling. It’s nice to look at pictures, but so much nicer to sip coffee inside your favorite diner. If you liked this then check out this diner that was saved from demolition!

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