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Chefs reveal the best dishes to order at a diner, plus the 4 you should avoid

Sophia MitrokostasJul 22, 2023, 03:13 IST

Oftentimes you can't go wrong with diner pancakes.Shutterstock

Insider talked to chefs about their favorite and least favorite things to eat at a diner.
Chefs suggest ordering diner-style home fries, pancakes, and milkshakes at diners.

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Ordering the eggs Benedict is a good way to test the skills of a diner's cook.

Keep an eye on how the hollandaise sauce tastes.Shutterstock

Pancakes are a sure-fire winner at just about any diner.

Pillowy piles of fresh pancakes are what breakfast dreams are made of.Shutterstock

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Home fries and hash browns seem to always taste better at a diner.

Hash browns are a diner classic.NatalyaBond/Shutterstock

It might be tough to replicate a thick diner milkshake at home.

Diner milkshakes can often serve more than one person, so they're the perfect dessert to share.Shutterstock

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Diners are known for having supremely delicious pies.

Many diners are famous for having massive pie selections.Shutterstock

Disco fries are a filling meal or side dish.

These fries are often topped with gravy and cheese.Shutterstock

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Some diners create fluffy scrambled eggs with pancake batter.

There's a reason they sometimes taste a little bit sweet.Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock

A tuna melt toasted with bacon grease is a rich choice.

It pairs well with french fries.Shutterstock

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Pair an open-faced turkey sandwich with gravy and a pile of fries.

You can pair it with chips or mashed potatoes, too.Shutterstock

On the other hand, soup may be one of the worst dishes to order at a diner.

It may not be homemade.Shutterstock/Ezume Images

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Pasta with red sauce is usually a pretty poor value at diners.

The sauce may not be homemade.Shutterstock

Salads are usually not a diner's forte.

You may be better off making a salad at home.Shutterstock

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Seafood at a diner may not be the freshest.

You might want to go to a seafood-dedicated eatery instead.Shutterstock

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