Most Popular American Diners

Given that more people than ever seem to be traveling thesedays because of the ready supply of cheaptravel options, such as cheap airplane tickets, discount hotel rooms, discounttravel deals, and cheap vacation packages,tourists would be wise to check out one or more of Americas favorite dinerswhile traveling.

Many a traveler cant resist diner food, whether disco fries,a mishmash of beef piled onto a Garbage Plate in a fun college town, or aperfectly browned pancake. Diners aregenerally known for their ample serving sizes and affordable prices.

The following are the diners most loved across the countryaccording to Foursquare:

• BettysRestaurant in Shepherdstown, WV, is an old fashioned diner with an excellentSouthern breakfast menu known for its generous portions. The Rumsey Burger goes for $8 and is a giantdouble decker cheeseburger made with local beef and heaped with lettuce,tomato, and Thousand Island dressing. Patrons refer to this burger as a high quality version of a Big Mac.

• TheLuxury Diner in Cheyenne, WY, is not much to look at from the outside but getsgood reviews. Breakfasts areawesome. Diners should try the BikerBurger, priced at $10.45, which is topped with Swiss and American cheese,mushrooms, bacon, grilled onions, and red or green chili.

• The WestSide Drive-In in Boise, ID serves what many believe is the best drive throughfood in Boise. Try one of their specialswhich are consistently good. They make aLemon Zip Float for $3.49 which consists of lemon custard ice cream, lemonade,a lemon wedge, and ginger ale.

• PhillipsAvenue Diner in Sioux Falls, SD, is an awesome small diner in downtown Sioux Falls. They offer a Salty Dog Crazy Shake for $6made with caramel, sea salt, and beer nuts. Also on the menu are Mac & Cheese Fritters for $8.50 which consistsof their own house mac & cheese rolled into crunchy nuggets and served withhoney mustard sauce for dipping.

• DarwellsCaf in Long Beach, MS serves filet mignon tips with lump crab over Frenchbread and shrimp etouffee. Its crawfishetouffee, is priced at $12, comes with seasoned shrimp on top.

• BeckysDiner in Portland ME offers homemade corned beef hash which is a favorite oflocals. Diners should try the classicblueberry pancakes, priced at $2.75.

• RamseysDiner in Lexington, KY is a local favorite in part because of its awesomeReuben sandwich, and delicious Missys pies. Diners should check out the Hot Brown open face sandwich, with turkeyand ham, priced at $10.

• ThePurple Cow in Little Rock, AR serves great burgers and shakes in a 50s setting. Diners should consider the Famous PurpleVanilla shake, made with local Yarnells Ice Cream, priced at $4.40.

• PaulsPancake Parlor in Missoula, MT is one of the best breakfast spots in thecity. Diners should try the sourdoughpancakes, made from a 95 year old recipe, priced at $7.

• Old MillTasty Shop in Wichita, KS makes great milkshakes by hand. Diners should try the Carrot Cake Shake whichblends real carrot cake into a milkshake for $5.