If you’re craving something nostalgic and comforting, it’s tough to beat a classic diner meal. While a diner won’t be serving up the latest trendy latte or kale salad, sometimes all you want is breakfast at two in the morning and a cup of freshly brewed drip coffee, which is always on the menu at a diner. Every town has their local go-to spots, but a chain is usually reliable, and a new report reveals the most popular ones in the country.
- Coventry Direct analyzed Google Trends data from all 50 states to the diner chains and dishes with the most searches over the last 12 months.
- So, what is the most popular diner chain in America? IHOP tops the list, landing at number one in 17 states.
- While you can get anything from pancakes to patty melts, the study finds that the favorite diner food is … a classic milkshake. It’s the most popular order in nine states, including Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas.
- French toast comes in second, followed by grilled cheese, root beer floats, waffles and omelets.
The Most Popular Diner Chains in the U.S.
- IHOP (17 states)
- First Watch (7 states)
- Perkins Restaurant & Bakery (5 states)
- Denny’s (5 states)
- Waffle House (4 states)
- Friendly’s (4 states)
- Black Bear Diner (3 states)
- Cracker Barrel (3 states)
- Bob Evans Restaurants (2 states)
- Huddle House (1 state)
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