# Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives! How many have you been to? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 25, 2014, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255 "2014-02-25T21:21:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/1 "2014-02-25T21:21:45Z")
For the fans of the show, how many restaurants featured on the series have you been to, and which ones? So far, these go to 11. :dubious: Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe - Victorville Beer Belly - Korea Town L.A. The Golden Bear - Sacramento Jaxs on the Tracks - Truckee Gatsby’s Diner - Sacramento Squeeze Inn - Sacramento Cafe Rolle - Sacramento Polka - Eagle Rock Mambo’s Cafe - Glendale Fab Hot Dogs - Northridge North End Cafe - Manhattan Beach ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/2 "2014-02-25T22:06:11Z")
J.J.McBrewster’s, Lexington, Ky. It has fantastic barbecue. Parkette Drive-in, Lexington. It has a fantastic sign. ---
**Author:** ![BrassyPhrase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea666f/32.png) [@BrassyPhrase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrassyPhrase)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/3 "2014-02-25T22:10:42Z")
I’ve been to Niko Niko’s, The Red Lion Pub, and Cafe Pita in Houston. Maria’s Taco Xpress and The Magnolia Cafe in Austin. They were all good, but we didn’t realize until after (and in the case of Maria’s) during our dining experience. Personally, I would love the Magnolia Cafe (open 24 hours) for its sign–“Sorry–we’re open!” ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/4 "2014-02-25T22:13:07Z")
A bunch! Frank’s Diner, Kenosha, WI Kuma’s Corner, Chicago, IL Smoque, Chicago, IL Hopleaf, Chicago, IL Hackney’s, Glenview, IL Edzo’s, Evanston, IL Taste of Peru, Chicago, IL Cemita Puebla, Chicago, IL (!!!) Big & Little’s, Chicago, IL Blimpy Burger, Ann Arbor, MI Glenn’s Diner, Chicago, IL 90 Miles, Chicago, IL BopnGrill, Chicago, IL The Joint, New Orleans, LA Creole Creamery, New Orleans, LA Parisol’s, New Orleans, LA (though the food is now being served at Tracy’s around the corner) Old Coffee Pot, New Orleans, LA I think that’s it but there might be others that I’m forgetting. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/5 "2014-02-25T22:26:31Z")
[Here’s a list.](http://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/search-results.html?search-city=&search-host-show=Diners,%20Drive-Ins%20and%20Dives#/38.736171/-97.222306/4/) ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/6 "2014-02-25T22:42:21Z")
I’ve only been to ONE restaurant that I’ve seen on the show: the Magnolia Cafe, here in Austin, TX. Old hippies regard the place as a beloved instiution. I think it’s just a mediocre breakfast joint. Pretty good pancakes, but nothing worth travellling for. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/7 "2014-02-25T22:50:44Z")
This is a good resource: > **[TVFoodMaps Restaurants on TV Shows like Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives](https://www.tvfoodmaps.com/)** > > Find restaurants seen on TV Shows like Diners Drive Ins and Dives, Man v Food and many more. ---
**Author:** ![Cartoonacy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/848f3c/32.png) [@Cartoonacy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartoonacy)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/8 "2014-02-25T22:52:08Z")
One! Hildebrandt’s in Williston Park, NY But I’ve also been to one of Robert Irvine’s _Dinner Impossible_ feasts, in the episode entitled [Crossword Puzzle Crisis](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXIcnpCYfa8). ---
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/9 "2014-02-25T22:54:35Z")
I’ve been to [Hillbilly Hotdogs](http://www.hillbillyhotdogs.com/). The place is definitely an experience. The hot dogs are pretty good (however, I have not experienced the Homewrecker or the Double-wide), but I’ve had better WV dogs (i.e., with chili, onions and slaw). ---
**Author:** ![Morbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morbo/32/389_2.png) [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/10 "2014-02-25T23:02:02Z")
I’ve never seen the show, but based on **Munch** ’s link, I’ve been to: San Francisco Pier 23 - spendy, but decent Tee Off Bar & Grill - only drank here Tommy’s - excellent Margaritas, overrated food Portland Bunk Sandwiches - best sandwiches I’ve ever had, and ever will have Otto’s - I buy meat there, haven’t eaten there Pine State Biscuit - always mobbed, super heavy but good Pok Pok - about a two minute walk from my house - excellent, but waaaaay too overcrowded all the time Country Cat - surprised to see this one - basically what I thought was an unknown dive-y diner Louie’s in Dallas - used to go there in college - great pizza and salads, stiff drinks ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/11 "2014-02-25T23:08:36Z")
In Portland, OR: Bunk’s Sandwiches Pok Pok: best damn hot wings evah Edelweiss: German sausage at its best Ottos Meats (and other stuff): outstanding sausages ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/12 "2014-02-25T23:21:47Z")
> [@Typo\_Negative](#): > > For the fans of the show, how many restaurants featured on the series have you been to, and which ones? So far, these go to 11. :dubious: > Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe - Victorville > Beer Belly - Korea Town L.A. > The Golden Bear - Sacramento > Jaxs on the Tracks - Truckee > Gatsby’s Diner - Sacramento > Squeeze Inn - Sacramento > Cafe Rolle - Sacramento > Polka - Eagle Rock > Mambo’s Cafe - Glendale > Fab Hot Dogs - Northridge > North End Cafe - Manhattan Beach Of mine, Beer Belly, Polka and Jaxs on the Tracks were particularly good. I had the ‘Death by Duck’ at Beer Belly and it was exquisite. I had Kobe beef meatloaf at Jaxs with the best sweet potato fries I ever had. The gulash and jalapeno & cheese pirogis were excellent. Dammit, now I’m hungry again. ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/13 "2014-02-25T23:32:24Z")
Once my desktop works again, I’ll definitely have to check out the links for Boston. As of now, never been to any. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![gaffa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e68b1a/32.png) [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/14 "2014-02-25T23:55:19Z")
The White Palace Grill in Chicago and the Woodyard BBQ in Kansas City. But I **didn’t** go to them because that show had been there. Checking the map, I see I’ve actually been to a few more. The mediocre Grinders in KC and the Happy Gillis Cafe also in KC. ---
**Author:** ![Sigmagirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2014, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/15 "2014-02-25T23:56:15Z")
Cleveland: Melt Bar & Grilled; Sterle’s Slovenian Country House ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/16 "2014-02-26T00:16:49Z")
36 in Cleveland. I’ve been to 8. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/17 "2014-02-26T00:18:36Z")
Huh. Lot of places I’ve never even heard of on the map. Let’s see: Chicago: Cemitas Pueblas Chicago Brauhaus Chuck’s SOuthern Comforts Cafe DMK Burger Bar Garifuna Flava Honky Tonk BBQ Hopleaf Kuma’s Paradise Pup Smoque Vito & Nick’s Tufano’s Memphis: Cozy Corner Phoenix: Chino Bandito Minneapolis: Nye’s Polonaise Room I think the only place I’ve actually visited because of the show is Chino Bandito. ---
**Author:** ![slowlearner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@slowlearner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slowlearner)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/18 "2014-02-26T00:19:57Z")
Been to that surf burger place in Ocean Beach, pretty mediocre, been to Sonny Bryan’s in Dallas, maybe the worst BBQ in Texas. Some of the places look really good, but that loudmouth fool goes crazy good over everything he eats. Oh yeah, The Magnolia Cafe in Austin, meh… ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/19 "2014-02-26T00:22:53Z")
> [@samclem](#): > > 36 in Cleveland. I’ve been to 8. I only see 6 in Cleveland from Munch’s link. Are you searching just for DD&D restaurants or all featured Food Network restaurants? ---
**Author:** ![Wendell\_Wagner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8491ac/32.png) [@Wendell\_Wagner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wendell_Wagner)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255/20 "2014-02-26T02:57:20Z")
R & R Taqueria, Elkridge, Maryland Oohhs and Aahhs Soul Food, Washington, D.C. Comet Ping Pong, Washington, D.C. Here’s a list: > **[Find Diners, Drive-ins and Dives by States: Guy Fieri's Flavortown Expedition](https://www.flavortownusa.com/states)** > > Explore the best diners, drive-ins, and dives in every state with Guy Fieri as your guide. Find your next delicious meal and unique dining experience on the DDD map by state [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diners-drive-ins-and-dives-how-many-have-you-been-to/682255.md?page=2)