Diners, Drives-Ins and Dives: The List

As mentioned earlier, I’m a big fan of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.  The closest I have come to meeting Guy Fieri  was through a window during a recent filming in Toronto.  I also managed to meet his signature red Camaro in a parking lot across the street.

In my quest for great food, I have managed  to hit a number of DDDs in a number of different cities over the past couple of years.  My favorites are listed in order below.  Each will be reviewed under its respective city in the not too distant future.  In general, I have thoroughly enjoyed each experience and encourage everybody to support the locally owned establishments which exist along the path in your journey for love and passion on a plate.

The List

1. Arnold’s Country Kitchen- Nashville
2. Lucky’s Cafe- Cleveland
3. Honey’s Sit and Eat- Philadelphia
4. Dottie’s- San Francisco
5. Silk City Diner- Philadelphia
6. Clarkston Union Bar and Kitchen – Detroit
7. Union Workshop- Detroit
8. Chap’s Pit Beef- Baltimore
9. Pastabilties- Syracuse
10. The Tamale Place- Indianapolis
11. Tomahawk Restaurant- Vancouver
12. Bluewater Seafood- San Diego
13. Sip and Bite- Baltimore
14. Blue Ash Chili- Cincinatti
15. Voula’s Offshore Cafe- Seattle
16. Polish Village Cafe- Detroit
17. Mulberry Cafe- Buffalo
18. Red Wagon Cafe- Vancouver
19. Meat and Bread- Vancouver
20. El Indio- San Diego
21. BopnGrill- Chicago
22. Blue Moon Cafe- Baltimore
23. Wallace Station- Lexington
24. Milktooth-Indianapolis
25. Peaceful Restaurant- Vancouver
26. Flytrap- Detroit
27. Lakeview- Toronto
28. Georgia’s Greek- Seattle
29. White Palace Grill- Chicago
30. Hopleaf- Chicago
31. Marlow’s Rib and Restaurant-Memphis
32. Terry’s Turf Club- Cincinatti
33. Jethro’s Fine Grub- Vancouver
34. Momocho Mod Mex- Cleveland
35. Kitty Hoyes- Syracuse
36. Kuma’s Corner- Chicago
37. Fresh, Local, Wild- Vancouver
38. Senate- Cincinnati
39. Falconetti’s- Vancouver
40. Zest!-Indianapolis
41. Studio Diner- San Diego
42. Melt- Cleveland
43. Blackthorn Restaurant and Pub- Buffalo
44. The Barking Dog- Indianapolis
45.  Nana’s- Chicago
46. Showdogs- San Francisco
47. Empire Brewing Company- Syracuse
48. Bakersfield- Cincinnati
49. Big and Little’s- Chicago
50. Sophia’s- Buffalo
51. Panozzo’s Italian Market- Chicago
52. Steer-In-Indianapolis
53. South of Beale- Memphis
54. Yankee Lobster Company- Boston
55. Tommy’s Joint- San Francisco
56. Bizarro Italian Cafe- Seattle
57. Miller’s East Coast Diner- San Francisco
58. Tioli’s Crazee Burger- San Diego
59. Good Dog- Philadelphia
60. Parkette Drive-In- Lexington
61. Funk n Waffles- Syracuse
62. Hob Nob Hill- Philadelphia
63. Lake Effect Diner- Buffalo
64. Save on Meats- Vancouver
65. Stockyards Smokehouse and Larder-Toronto
66. Athens Family Restaurant- Nashville
67. Alcenia’s- Memphis
68. Bro’s Cajun Cuisine- Nashville
69. Saus- Boston
70. 3 Sisters Café- Indianapolis
71. Parkview Nite Club- Cleveland
72. Taste of Belgium- Cincinnati
73. Joe Squared Pizza- Baltimore
74. Byblos- Syracuse
75. Pizzeria Luigi- San Diego
76. Mike’s Chili Parlor- Seattle
77. Traffic Jam and Snug- Detroit
78. Sterle’s Country House- Cleveland
79. The Ace- Toronto
80. Memphis Taproom- Philadelphia