18 Retro Diner Dishes That Taste Like a Blast from the Past
Step back in time with these 18 retro diner dishes that capture the charm of a classic American eatery. From juicy burgers and crispy fries to thick milkshakes and hearty breakfast platters, these recipes bring back the flavors you know and love. Get ready for a nostalgic culinary experience straight from the counter!
Chocolate Milkshake
There’s nothing like a tall, icy-cold Chocolate Milkshake when it comes to frozen treats. Elevate this timeless soda shop favorite with our quick and effortless 1-minute microwave chocolate sauce. Our secret ingredient? Dutch process cocoa powder, which transforms your shake into an extraordinary chocolatey delight!
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
This homemade macaroni and cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food. The cheese sauce is thick and creamy, and perfect for transporting you to a cheesy bliss. Plus it comes together in about 25-30 minutes from start to finish on the stovetop, and under 10 minutes in the Instant Pot!
Bourbon Pecan Pie
There is just no way to describe all of the goodness that is this pie. A rich gooey sugary layer topped with toasted pecans baked to perfection.
Classic Diner Burger
This Classic Diner Burger is a juicy cheeseburger slathered with thousand island dressing that runs down your arm. The kind of burger that comes wrapped in white paper with french fries and a chocolate shake!
Homemade Fries Recipe
These homemade fries are unlike any fries you’ve ever tasted. Soft on the inside, impossibly crispy on the outside, and so crunchy you can hear each bite from across the room.
Cracker Barrel Pancakes
Enjoy Cracker Barrel’s famous fluffy pancakes from home with this perfect copycat recipe. No need to wait for a table when you can make your own taste just as good!
The Best Low Carb Coleslaw Recipe
Looking for the best coleslaw recipe? This low carb coleslaw recipe has a crunchy texture and has the perfect amount of dressing. Originally called Copycat Coleslaw recipe because it mimics the tastes you love from your favorite restaurants only made with healthier, real food ingredients.
Beer Battered Onion Rings
These Beer Battered Onion Rings are the best appetizer to serve with an ice-cold beer! The beer batter helps to create a SUPER crispy, light and fluffy exterior while adding another layer of flavor. They result is a sweet, savory, salty, crunchy bite of heaven.
Gouda Mac and Cheese
This super easy gouda mac and cheese recipe is super creamy, rich, and packed with flavors. It’s super delicious, quick, and easy to make in just under 30 minutes!
Blue Cheese Burgers
Simply the ultimate homemade juicy beef burger server with crispy pancetta, easy blue cheese sauce, onion chutney and homemade brioche buns.
Strawberry Nice Cream Shake
This vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free Strawberry Nice Cream Shake is the perfect, healthy treat for the summer! 3 ingredients only!
Samoa Cookie Milkshake
A thick and creamy milkshake that tastes exactly like the beloved Girl Scout Cookie. This Samoa Cookie Milkshake is a winning flavor combination.
Apple Pie with Cloves
Homemade Apple Pie is filled with lots of ground cloves for a spectacular fall flavor. This apple pie with cloves recipe is perfect for the cinnamon hater in your life. Made with a homemade crust and easily made a day before serving.
Dill Pickle Waffle Fries
A bit of work, a lot of fun! Homemade Waffle Fries with pickle seasoning, dill, roasted garlic aioli, & pickles!
Fry Sauce
Fry Sauce is a french fry dipping sauce popular in Utah. Made with mayo, ketchup, mustard, vinegar and a secret ingredient, this recipe is definitely a keeper! Find out why my home state is crazy about fry sauce!
Strawberries and Cream Pie
Strawberries and Cream Pie is fresh, simple and creamy. Made with fresh strawberries and creamy vanilla filling all on top of a chewy, sugar cookie crust. This Pie is quick, easy and perfect for a summer night!
Country Potatoes
Make delicious Country Potatoes at home in just 15 minutes and make good use of those leftover boiled potatoes! This is a quick and easy diner-style side that’s perfect any time of day, loaded with flavor from pantry staple seasonings.
Chicken Club Sandwich
I am a chicken club sandwich lady, and this one is my very fave. Quick, fresh, and flavorful, it’s bound to be your new fixation meal.
