| The definition of a diner is typically a narrow | | | | exteriors and large windows. This surge lasted about |
| structure resembling a railroad dining car with the | | | | 15 years until the advent of the fast food |
| interior containing a service counter with stools for | | | | restaurants. |
| seating. Food preparation is along the back wall | | | | Since 1970, there has been a new interest in diners |
| behind the counter. | | | | with it's retro appearance and many can be seen and |
| History | | | | visited across America. |
| The first "diners" back in the 1890's were horse | | | | Today |
| drawn wagons on wheels that would park on the | | | | Denny's introduced their new retro style Denny's |
| city streets and serve their meals similar to today's | | | | Classic Diner restaurants in 1999 complete with |
| "fast food" concept. | | | | stainless steel exterior and rounded roof. |
| By the 1920's, diners were manufactured as a | | | | There are currently 18 diner manufacturers with half |
| permanent structure resembling the original wagon | | | | of them located in New Jersey. No other state in |
| style. The style changed into a more streamlined | | | | America can top the number of diners than New |
| appearance by the 1930's but business was not brisk | | | | Jersey with over 200 diners in operation today! |
| until after the depression. | | | | If you are interested in learning more about the |
| The demand increased after 1945 and spread to the | | | | history of diners, you may wish to visit |
| midwest when there were a dozen diner | | | | dinermuseum.organd a trip to New Jersey should |
| manufacturers making the diners with many modern | | | | satisfy your appetite with many styles of today's |
| amenities including air conditioning, stainless steel | | | | diners. |