Flagstaff
Aside from interesting confections like gourmet caramel apples, this sugary haven carries nostalgic American candies such as Lemonheads and BB Bats.
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East Texas
The food is fine, but you really come for the thrill of dining surrounded by a multistory, 50,000-gallon aquarium at this chain, concept restaurant.
South Dakota
This homey neighborhood cafe in Pine Ridge has an expansive deck and an array of intriguing coffees, as well as daily breakfast and lunch specials.
Southwest Gulf Coast
This lime-green shack offers a great selection of fresh seafood to cook, as well as succulent grouper sandwiches, crab cakes and chowder for lunch.
Puna
Pahoa's biggest grocer is best for basics and known for its diverse and excellent poke (seasoned cubes of raw fish; $12 per lb) selection.
Outer Banks
This restaurant beside the sound has been serving food for nearly 30 years. Come here for steamed seafood, fresh fish and and big daddy crab cakes.
Mt Shasta Region
The food is pretty good, but the kitchen and the staff can’t keep up with the crowds. It also serves burgers if you're traveling with fussy folk.
Kapaʻa
A Thai-Chinese truck serving fish, chicken and beef dishes, wok-tossed in sauces spicy and sweet. It does a range of Thai curries and noodles too.
Tucson
All the major food groups are represented at this industrial-cool food market: tacos, sliders, pizza and poke bowls, plus beer and cafe con leche.
San Luis Obispo
For organic groceries, deli picnic meals and a hot-and-cold salad bar. It’s 4 miles southwest of downtown via Hwy 101 (exit Los Osos Valley Rd).
Kaibab National Forest
This restaurant at the Best Western serves the most upscale cuisine in town, offering bison, elk and truffle raviolis as well as salmon and steak.
Glacier National Park
Basic diner fare, but worth noting for its hearty breakfasts and good bison burgers. It's one of the few places to eat in East Glacier in winter.
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Join the local MSU students for a top lunch of gourmet California-style fish tacos, burritos and exotic wraps, strong on the cilantro and wasabi.
San Diego
For oysters, clams, mussels, seabass, swordfish and other morsels of the sea. Plus try more than 150 vodkas at the bar (though not all at once!).
Moab
Dining out in Moab can get expensive, so locals load up at the all-you-can-devour soup, pizza and salad bar in this semi-generic American eatery.
Boulder
A small, community-oriented natural market with a wonderful selection of prepared food and an inviting indoor-outdoor dining area to enjoy it in.
Lihuʻe
Stocks healthy snacks, bulk staples and gluten-free and dairy-free products, but not much produce. Vegetarian and vegan sandwiches sell out fast.
Northern Nevada
If you like pulled pork, baby back ribs, grilled chicken and smoky beans, make a beeline for this tidy little sticky-fingered BBQ joint and pub.
Philadelphia
This Jewish-style deli has been dishing out gut-busting sandwiches, packed with prime meats, cheeses, fish and salads, since 1966. Takeaway only
Yosemite National Park
Hot dogs, burgers and a few salads are available on a deck near the parking area. Even when lines are long, the food's served up fairly quickly.
Half Dome Village Gift & Grocery
Yosemite National Park
The Half Dome Village store is undoubtedly handy if you’re in the neighborhood and need food, snacks, camping supplies, sodas, gifts or beer.
Sonoma
Look for the cow on the roof of this roadside deli south of town, a fave for fat sandwiches and homemade turkey and beef jerky (free samples!).
Gulf Coast & South Texas
A great setting with decent seafood and American cuisine, though the quality can be excused a bit as it's one of the only options in Matagorda.
St Petersburg
An upbeat Spanish atmosphere and flavorful, creative, generously portioned tapas. End the evening in the sexy, cavernlike Flamenco Room below.
Boulder
Depending on the season, this grocery store – part of a small chain in the western US – has loads of inexpensive, locally sourced produce.
San Joaquin Valley
Get lunch at Manny’s, which serves flavorful rotisserie meats and fried-chicken sandwiches. It’s at the edge of the Miracle Mile district.
Nebraska
Classic local burger joint with a great neon sign and a few tables scattered inside and out. Everything, including the burgers, is ultrafresh.
Gulf Coast
Out the back of this relaxed and breezy gulf-front cafe-bar, locals sip rum runners and down oversized po' boys, fish sandwiches and burgers.
Lake Tahoe
A handy spot on the main drag that serves bagels and locally roasted coffee, plus smoothies and breakfast burritos made with organic produce.
Finger Lakes
Specializing in crepes, sandwiches and wraps, this roomy bakery-cafe has plenty of sweet treats as well as solid coffee and other beverages.
Sonoma
A reliable spot for an easy meal, Red Grape serves good thin-crust pizzas and big salads in a cavernous, echoey space. Good for takeout too.
Pittsburgh
Unpretentious Pamela's has a few branches around the city, all with a classic chrome-diner look and signature lacy-thin pancakes. Cash only.
Santa Cruz
The bagels here are twice-cooked (boiled, then baked), and come with fantastic spreads like crunchy 'Tofu del Fuego' or hummus with sprouts.
Monterey
Authentic savory galettes and sweet crepes are swirled by a French expat – the homemade caramel is a treat. Expect long lines on weekends.
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
A small farmers market (Wednesday is bigger than Saturday) sets up in front of Ace Hardware twice weekly. Arts, crafts and limited produce.
Los Angeles
Right on Green Pier is this classic waterside snack bar for burgers (including buffalo burgers), burritos, fish and chips and funnel cakes.
Russian River Area
Occidental's best grocery store has a good deli which prepares sandwiches from 10am to 7pm. There's also a coffee bar open daily until 1pm.
Southeast Colorado
Wood-fired pizza in an antiquated dark-wood Main St dining room with exposed brick walls, high ceilings and good beer on tap. Locals rave.
Missouri
Little changed from when Truman got his first job working the soda counter. Come for ice-cream sundaes, homemade sodas and banana splits.
Mammoth Lakes
Great coffee and carbs; try the cinnamon-bread French toast and fresh-baked fruit pies. Excellent soups, salads and sandwiches for lunch.
