Diners are magical places.
In the South, we love agood diner.
Here are 12 retro diners across the South where wed love to sit a spell.
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The Diner carries on the states longstanding tradition of chili parlors and diners.
The no-frills diner does things simply.
Morning brings eggs, breakfast meats, pancakes, waffles, and the like.
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There are the requisite framed photos, license plates, and vintage signs covering the walls.
There are red vinyl barstools, and there are Christmas lights strung from the ceiling.
But one look at the menu, and youll see that this isnt your average diner.
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Look for the familiar cursive marquee and the crowd waiting outside, and youll know youve arrived.
Not sure what to order?
Sam and Kathy Vergos opened a classic drive-in called The Diner in 1954.
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Open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, Original Market is big on variety.
Choose an entree and a couple of sides from the list of 22.
Popular menu items include fluffy omelets, wraps, and stuffed baked potatoes.
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Locals rave about their made-to-order burgers and blue plate dinner specials.
909 Oakvale Rd, Princeton, WV; (304) 425-4194
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