American City Diner
Sit down, order a black and white milkshake, and play a Blood, Sweat & Tears song at a table jukebox at the fun, ’50s-themed American City Diner. As it is in Heaven, breakfast is served all day, but also try the open-face hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes, the diner standby bacon cheeseburger, or any blue-plate special. The servers must come from Jersey, as their sass is undeniable and totally lovable. Watch out, though: owner Jeffrey Gildenhorn sometimes dons a train conductor hat as toy train circles around the tracks above diners’ heads. ACD can make for a great (sober) date night though, with free movies projected onto a large screen on the patio; the diner shows everything from Grease to Some Like It Hot to Fatal Attraction.
For: A Jersey diner experience in the nation’s capital.
Entrees: $3-$13. 202-244-1949. 5532 Connecticut Ave, NW
Originally in the Onion / DC local edition / July 12, 2007
Photo: Washington Post
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Full Dis–I used to work there as a server in college
on September 6th, 2007 at 11:43 am
ohmigosh..it took you this long to post this classic!?!?! Soo many good mornings and nights here
on September 6th, 2007 at 12:31 pm
You took us to this place!!! It’s def a piece of Jersey sitting on a DC corner.
on September 6th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
Totally love the milkshakes, best in town.
Can’t believe I have never seen a movie there. Ohh, I see the Godfather is coming up…
on September 6th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
seriously…I would kill for one of those black and whites right now
on September 6th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
Their lox scramble is to die for.
on September 9th, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Free parking, awesome food and the famous B&W milkshake….who could ask for more?!?!
on June 10th, 2009 at 7:24 am
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