The Teeny-Tiny Retro Diner In Cleveland That Serves Up Famously Impressive Flavor
By Nikki Rhoades|Published July 06, 2019
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
What is it about nostalgia that’s so desirable? Is it the sense of warmth it brings us? Is it the everlasting nature that buildings and designs used to be able to boast? Is it that nostalgia truly does reawaken old memories, or are we romanticizing something that’s long gone? Either way, Cleveland is a city with the power to make anyone feel nostalgic. Much of the city has changed very little, but since the Millennium it has boasted one blast-from-the-past diner that locals feel is straight out of their childhood.
The diner is open Monday through Friday from 6 to 11 a.m., so most visitors stop by for breakfast. They're open all day on Saturdays and Sundays, offering diners the opportunity to dig into a classic burger with a side of thick-cut wavy fries.
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Since 2001, this nostalgic diner at East 55th Street and St. Clair has been charming guests with stainless steel elements and a traditional checkerboard pattern that's straight out of the good old days.
Despite its fairly long run and status as a beloved local diner, many have yet to discover the wonder of this eatery. Their diner food is truly a blast from the past in the best way possible!
This is one of those fantastic local businesses that simply doesn’t need to advertise - it gets all of the attention it needs from the rave recommendations passed along by those who have stumbled upon it.
When you drive past the Diner on 55th, it's a reflective, eye-catching structure in a brick-heavy neighborhood is hard to miss, and the feeling it captures attracts visitors longing for a taste of yesteryear.
This diner is the perfect place to meet with friends or enjoy a quiet and contemplative solo visit.
