chiefly US: a typically small, informal, and inexpensive restaurant that has an extensive menu and that is often made from or designed to resemble a modified railroad dining car
we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner
Recent Examples on the WebAt a South Side diner one recent morning, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot served up a cautionary tale about what might happen if Black voters don’t unite behind her reelection bid. Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Ellie’s affable owners, Bob and Ellie Smela, decided to sell their throwback diner to new owners and retire rather than jolt customers with higher meal costs caused by inflation. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 River Country boasts 12 cabins, two vintage trailers, and a classic diner that serves as an homage to the property’s former life as one of the state’s oldest fishing camps.Sunset Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 The family later opened a diner and motel in Roseville, near Detroit. James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 It’s a no-frills diner where massive portions have drawn the attention of Food Network stars like Guy Fieri on his show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 Riverside Corners, like many rural gas stations, serves as a hub for more than just gas — it’s also a mini-diner where locals catch up with each other. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 Heat Robert De Niro's master criminal Neil McCauley and Al Pacino's obsessive cop Vincent Hanna sit down in a diner to size up each other and compare notes, both professional and personal. Clark Collis, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2022 This Wauwatosa diner serves breakfast all day every day, offering everything from chicken and waffles to hashes and skillets. Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2022 See More