South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
A sun-filled local institution, Ernie’s dishes out filling three-egg omelets, hearty biscuits with gravy, fruity and nutty waffles and bottomless cups of…
Must-see restaurants in The USA
Tampa Bay
With proprietors hailing from Altamura, the bread capital of Italy, it's hardly surprising that this local deli dishes up the best croissants, focaccia…
Santa Cruz
Always packed and consistently good (if not great), El Palomar serves tasty Mexican staples – try the ceviches – and fruity margaritas. Tortillas are made…
East Village & Lower East Side
This Manhattan bar-restaurant with nautical touches has happy-hour specials worth celebrating and theme days that can't be missed. There's a good time any…
Washington, DC
The Well-Dressed Burrito deals in…well, do we need to spell it out? These burritos are big, fat and the perfect antidote to last night's alcohol…
Las Vegas
This no-frills pizzeria turns out piping-hot garlic knots and large, dripping slices of pizza, mini calzones and overstuffed stromboli. Open late, it's…
Prince William Sound
The OK restaurant is just…OK, if you have a hankering for Chinese…or Japanese…or Korean…or American. The catch-all menu even includes Mongolian beef, and…
Prince William Sound
A food cart that does the cheapest (and best) halibut and chips in town, in addition to homemade desserts, wraps and shakes. It's usually located in a car…
Marin County
This sunny one-room American brasserie in downtown Tiburon spins a refreshing Cal-Mediterranean menu with the likes of sesame-crusted ahi-tuna salad, and…
Nevada
One of the best start-the-day places you'll find downtown, well-priced Heidi's has an impressive breakfast menu with plenty of new twists on the classic…
Black Hills
This cheery little cafe with a blue bison on the roof is hopping from breakfast through lunch with a small but tasty menu of bagels, soups and grilled…
Cape Cod
Cupcake nirvana can be found here, where pretty confections beckon from the cabinet: lemon drop, peanut butter pleasure, Oreo delight. There's also soft…
Ballard & Discovery Park
This is one of those places you might walk past without giving it a second look, but if you're in Ballard's suburban stretches and looking for a superb…
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Casual fast-food spot serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, hot dogs, and nachos and cheese. Plus, ice cream, root beer floats, coffee and…
Bryce Canyon General Store & Snack Bar
Bryce Canyon National Park
In addition to foodstuffs, sundries and tourist kitsch, the general store near Sunrise Point sells hot dogs, cold drinks, packaged sandwiches, chili, soup…
Southwest Gulf Coast
This chain, diner-style breakfast institution on Siesta Key is a social hub each morning. The menu is chock-full of scrumptious and creative breakfast…
Kansas
Yes, you can get a cupcake here (and a gooey roll etc), but this multifaceted cafe also serves meals and good coffee, beer and other drinks. Hours are…
Wyoming
This standard egg, bacon and bottomless-coffee diner does brisk business with locals, cranking out plate after plate of their special smothered breakfast…
Midcoast Maine
On downtown Bath's riverfront, this upscale-casual restaurant is a favorite for its huge selection of sandwiches, pastas and seafood – fried fish,…
Kailua-Kona
Healthy, wholesome acai bowls bursting with tropical fruity goodness, granola, nuts, shredded coconut and even cacao nibs, along with fresh juice…
Hanalei
For supply runs or immediate snacks, Hanalei’s only supermarket offers good produce at decent prices, along with an enticing selection of fresh fish and …
Grand Canyon Region
Creative sweet and savory crêpes, plus soups, salads and free wi-fi, in a convenient location near many of Page's tour outfitters. It's just off the…
The Deserts
Grab a turquoise swiveling stool at the counter or squeeze into a booth at this family-friendly diner that makes creative wraps (Thai, BBQ, Caesar) along…
Nevada
For gorgeous 100-mile views of the surrounding valleys, have an ice-cream cone on the back porch of the Firehouse Saloon & Grill, where the friendly…
New Mexico
Family-run Mexican restaurant; enter through the swinging saloon doors, and you’ll doubtless find local families chowing down on huge, great-value plates…
Northern Nevada
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this family-style diner prepares fresh beef, lamb, pork, and chicken dishes prepared in both American and Basque…
Maryland
Serves pub fare and refreshing microbrews in an attractive exposed-brick and oak-paneled setting. Live acoustic music most nights. Attached to Rams Head…
Marin County
A little co-op grocery store behind the community center, the People’s Store serves fair-trade coffee and sells organic produce, fresh soup and excellent…
Lake Tahoe
No gimmicks at this 1960s fast-food stand, which grills juicy burgers and St Louis–style baby back ribs, and also fries up crispy onion rings and breaded…
Homer
This oceanfront eatery has become a spit institution by selling overpriced seafood to a constant stream of landlubbers. It claims its halibut is Alaska’s…
San Joaquin Valley
A vintage burger stand (part of a chain founded in nearby Lodi), where roller-skating carhops and classic cars on display move a lot of root beer floats…
New Orleans
If you're self-catering or just need some picnic food before Jazz Fest, head to this little grocery store – their hot plates (fried chicken, pasta and…
Southeast Colorado
This family-run diner is a local favorite, best for hearty home-style breakfasts and southern-style daily lunch specials that will fill the tummy, sate…
Napa
This retro-flashback pink-striped diner, favored by Napa's little old ladies, has all-day breakfasts and white-bread lunches, served by matrons in heavy…
Space Coast
This NY-style pizza joint sits in a majestic spot beside the beach in Indialantic. Service is brusque – think 'the soup Nazi' but for pizza. But the…
Southeast Colorado
In one of the newer buildings in neighboring Silver Cliff, what would be a run-of-the-mill pizza joint anywhere else is a cut above the handful of other…
Aspen
Known for its delicious wood-fired pizzas and serious Italian grub, Mezzaluna is a favorite with Aspen locals. While you munch at the marble bar, check…
Jackson
Ride the Bridger Gondola up to the summit (free in summer) for a dinner with an unrivaled view. Outdoor tables on the deck may be the perfect place for a…
Flagstaff
For groceries, Bashas’ is a good, local chain supermarket that carries a respectable selection of organic foods. There's another branch at 1000 N…
