35 Classic Diner Food Recipes You Can Make At Home
From breakfast to dinner.
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There's something so nostalgic and comforting about sitting on a plastic restaurant booth, opening a laminated menu, and ordering a diner food favorite—from pancakes or hash browns to tuna melts or meatloaf. The problem is, depending on the diner, results can be inconsistent. Guarantee perfection by making your favorite diner foods at home with these tried-and-true recipes.
Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes
"I found this pancake recipe in my Grandma's recipe book. Judging from the weathered look of this recipe card, this was a family favorite." —dakota kelly
Juiciest Hamburgers Ever
"No more dry, lackluster hamburgers. These are juicy, and spices can be easily added or changed to suit anyone's taste. If you find the meat mixture too mushy, just add more bread crumbs until it forms patties that hold their shape." —Jane
Breaded Chicken Fingers
"This chicken fingers recipe is for you if you like the taste of garlic. It is easy to make but requires time to marinate." —Janet Shannon
Ham and Cheese Omelette
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"This ham and cheese omelet is so easy and so good. I usually sauté the ham before adding it to the omelet so it gets crispy and more flavorful." —Eli
Quick and Easy Home Fries
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"These home fries turn out crispy every time. They're great for breakfast or as a side dish. If you prefer crispy hash browns, use shredded potatoes (instead of cubed) and follow the recipe directions." —magicallydelicious
Chef John's Tuna Melt
"This tuna melt recipe is dedicated to all those chefs who tell you to never, ever mix fish and cheese together; and yet there they are, at the diner at 2:00 in the morning. And you know what they eat? Tuna melts. And the reason they do is because they are delicious." —Chef John
Classic Waffles
"These waffles turn out lovely and crispy. Perfect for any day of the week!" —Megan
Lorraine's Club Sandwich
"An easy, quick, and delicious sandwich to eat anytime." —LORRAINEWINKEL
Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie
"A coconut cream pie recipe that's tried and true. It took many years of searching and baking to find the right one, and this is it!" —Carol H.
Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie
Vanilla Milkshake
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"A vanilla milkshake recipe that's very easy to make. Add chocolate, berries, peaches, or whatever you like. My kids like to add root beer instead of milk." —DPULLIAM
Easy Meatloaf
"This meatloaf recipe doesn't take long to make at all, and it's very good!" —Janet Shum
Homemade Crispy Hash Browns
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""These turned out great! They weren't greasy at all, they held together perfectly, and they looked quite pretty when they were done cooking, too." —eiskyjente
Classic Patty Melt
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"They were delicious and as good as the ones at the diner." —kd
Best Grilled Cheese
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"This easy grilled cheese sandwich has a crispy Parmesan crust and a gooey Cheddar and bacon filling, and is simply the best I've ever had! As far as grilled cheese goes, this is it!" —nevadamommy
French Toast
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"This fabulous French toast recipe works with many types of bread — white, whole wheat, brioche, cinnamon-raisin, Italian, or French! Delicious served hot with butter and maple syrup." —Jan Bittner
The Best Chicken Fried Steak
"This chicken fried steak recipe is one I received from a co-worker about 5 years ago. A Southern favorite, these crispy, breaded, tenderized cube steaks drenched in creamy gravy can be served for breakfast or dinner. It's by far the best chicken fried steak I've ever had." —norah
Homemade Crispy Seasoned French Fries
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"My family loves seasoned fries and with 4 children the bag of fries from the store became too expensive. So I tried batter — after all, it makes chicken, shrimp, and onion rings crispy so why not potatoes! Now even my husband can't get enough of these French fries. They even stay crispy when you reheat them in the microwave." —Cassie
Chocolate Cream Pie
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"This rich and creamy chocolate cream pie is an old family recipe my grandmother used to make me when I was a little boy." —Cecil
Apple Pie by Grandma Ople
"This amazing apple pie recipe belonged to my grandmother. I have never seen another one quite like it! It will always be my favorite and has won several first place prizes in local competitions." —MOSHAMAMA
Easy Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
"This recipe is so quick, easy, and AMAZING. It's definitely easy on your wallet too!!! Highly recommend!" —Lacey Bauman
Eggs Benedict
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"Delicious and much easier than I thought. My family was amazed by the combination of textures and tastes.” —Andi G
Beef Tips
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"Beef tips are slow-simmered in a flavorful sauce until tender. My husband loves these easy beef tips and gravy—they melt in your mouth!" —denisef
Crispy Fried Chicken
"Great recipe and great technique. Had no idea letting batter become paste-like and then covering while frying would make such a difference! Definitely a keeper." —Ebcook
Perfect Baked Potato
"This baked potato has a crisp, golden skin, and is light and fluffy on the inside - a perfect baked potato. Serve with a dollop of sour cream if you like. Great comfort food!" —curleegirlee
Georgia Country Ham and Redeye Gravy
"A different kind of good." —BOOKMARKER
Christy's Awesome Hot Ham and Cheese
"This ham and cheese sandwich is great on a cool night with a cup of tomato soup." —SeattleFarmersMarketGirl
BLT
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"This BLT is classic: bacon, lettuce, and tomato — nothing fancy, just delicious." —MOTTSBELA
Bacon In the Oven
"I always cook bacon in the oven! You just need to plan a bit ahead as the bacon takes longer. With baking, the bacon grease stays nice and clean and you can reuse it to sauté vegetables or eggs for extra flavor." —barbara
Best Scrambled Eggs
"This best scrambled egg recipe took a bit of tweaking, but I've finally made the best scrambled eggs ever! My friends and family love it." —mimo1099
Basic Mashed Potatoes
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"This mashed potato recipe is perfect if you're looking for good, old-fashioned mashed potatoes." —Esmee Williams
Gourmet Root Beer Float
"Tall glasses overflowing with root beer and vanilla ice cream. Top with whipped cream and cherries for a touch of elegance." —Lucinda
Matzo Ball Soup Soup
"Some family members say it started with our great-great-grandmother Bubbie Rose. My husband (her great-great-grandson) has put his own twist on it by adding extra vegetables and fresh dill which we think sets this soup apart from the rest." —becky
Philly Cheesesteak
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"This Philly cheesesteak is made with sirloin sliced into strips and seasoned with a delicious blend of herbs and spices for a flavorsome sandwich." —SwizzleSticks
Homemade Banana Split
"A classic dessert that never disappoints. Love it!" —Jenny Aleman de Bolaos
Deluxe Corned Beef Hash
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""Delicious. I had left over corned beef from earlier in the week and this was a great way to use it up." —Maya J
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