At the Dream Diner, we know all-too-well that you have many choices for a place to eat. In our area, you even have quite a few diners to choose from, so we know we have to work extra hard to get and keep your business.
But what exactly is a diner, anyway? If you go to our website, you'll see a page where we describe why we name our omelets the way we do. At one time, you could order a diner much like you order a car today. Diners for many years were built in factories and came with all the equipment and furniture necessary to establish your own restaurant. All you had to do was write the check and prepare your location. The diner would come by truck and workers would drop it on the foundation. With the utilties all hooked up, you turned on the grill and you were in business.
The history of the industry goes back all the way to 1872, and you can find many books on the topic today. Here's a few recommendations if you're interested in reading more about why we think diners are so special and deserve your business:
And that's just a start. There's even more on the internet, of course. Be sure to visit Larry's Diner Hotline and Randy's long-running RoadsideOnline.com for all the latest news.