The Small-Town Diner Where Locals Catch Up Over Classic American Comfort Foods
By Andrea Verschuyl|Published October 20, 2023
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Having grown up in Washington, Andrea is a self-admitted Pacific Northwest snob. In their opinion, there's simply nowhere else in the country with the Evergreen State's beauty. After attending university, Andrea devoted themselves to writing full-time. They're thrilled to represent Washington for Only In Your State while pursuing other professional and personal projects. They currently reside in Olympia, where they enjoy leaf-blowing their yard, perfecting homemade ramen, cuddling with their three tiny dogs, and feeding their pufferfish, Sea Biscuit.
Are you longing for a nostalgic dining experience? Check out this classic diner near Leavenworth, Washington. This small-town joint delivers classic Americana in a bright chrome building reminiscent of diners in the Northeast. You’ll love ’59er Diner’s comforting fare, elevated by an atmosphere evoking all the feel-good memories of the past.
Washingtonians suffer no shortage of fantastic dining. But one thing the Evergreen State doesn't have in spades are American diners sporting the classic, shiny facades so popular on the East Coast. Before becoming synonymous with Americana, diners were called "dining cars" until the 1920s. Manufacturers began shipping pre-fab diners nationwide to meet new demand for quick, filling meals. The resulting restaurants would eventually adopt the flashy exterior of trains, referencing their origins and attracting business.
Feed the jukebox and sway to doo-wap standards of the 1940s and 50s. If you're keen on anyone, live out your Grease fantasy with a beau and discuss going steady over a mouth-watering milkshake.
No matter where you look, '59er Diner accomplishes its aesthetic goals with undeniable panache. There's no denying the food here is delicious, but customers will also feast with their eyes, finding new delightful details to admire every visit.
As an avid fan of breakfast— my husband and I literally included a "brunch clause" in our wedding vows— I love arriving bright and early for greasy spoon specials without the grease but with the flavor. Hashbrowns are crispy on the outside but decadently fluffy inside. The coffee arrives quickly and keeps coming!
As with any good eatery, it isn't easy to branch out once you find a favorite menu item. '59er Diner doesn't mess with perfection. It applies fresh, locally-sourced ingredients to the nostalgic flavors of classic American fare, elevating these standards to please the palates of modern eaters.
On your way out, make sure to toast this fantastic small-town gem, which has reinvigorated Americana with attention to detail and food that "loves you tender."
You know what to do. Check out this classic diner near Leavenworth, Washington. ’59er Diner will reignite your love of no-nonsense, just delicious dining. Only 15 miles from town, it sits off Highway 2, meaning you can easily integrate a drive-by in a road trip through the area. Just promise me one thing: Whether you’re there for a meal or just a delicious milkshake, pop inside and play “Can’t Help Falling in Love” for me on the vintage jukebox.
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