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Smacknab t1_it2byto wrote

Idk about 'just' MA but Worcester used to have a company that made them so they're all around.

"the city was a preeminent producer of diners, which were pre-built in factories before being shipped out on trucks and trains and installed on lots up and down the east coast."

https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2022/03/31/worcester-was-once-a-center-for-manufacturing-pre-built-diners#:~:text=The%20Worcester%20Lunch%20Car%20Company%20at%20one%20point%20was%20one,%3A%20horse%2Ddrawn%20lunch%20cars.

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MarketMan123 OP t1_it2ca24 wrote

Yeah, I’m sitting at this one as I message and it talks about how it was a testing ground for new features

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darksideofthemoon131 t1_it2qc95 wrote

Hey, was just in there for breakfast an hour ago. I bet we crossed paths. Hello transplanted Worcsterite from a born and bred Worcesterite.

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MarketMan123 OP t1_it2qmk7 wrote

Haha, that's funny.

Not a transplant, just up here visiting the in-laws.

Pretty sure I'll be back there tomorrow since it was pretty good. Who knows maybe we'll cross paths again

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darksideofthemoon131 t1_it2rles wrote

Might I suggest the Broadway on Water Street(potato pancakes or chili cheese omelette) or Alteas on Park Ave (corned beef hash with poached eggs or the croque Monsiuer.) Diner food is ok in city but their are better choices....

Just look for the Pink Floyd sweatshirt and sleeve tattoo- you'll find me.

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MarketMan123 OP t1_it2ry12 wrote

Hunh, maybe I'll check one of those out.

Diner or not, where would you suggest for a cheap simple breakfast?

Context: I'm actually coming from Shrewsbury and then spending my day working at the Starbucks on Rt. 9.

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darksideofthemoon131 t1_it2sqil wrote

Annie's Clark Brunch on Main Street - as a former Clarkie this is great food and really reasonable.

Screw Starbucks- check out Acoustic Java or Ikrave Cafe or Espress Yourself for a more mellow workspace.

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Lurker_wife t1_it51m8f wrote

Lou Rocs hands down. Rt 12 on the Worcester/westboylston line

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MarketMan123 OP t1_it7e0kg wrote

I went to the Broadway this morning, didn't see you there :-( .

Seemed like a nice place, but I made the mistake of getting the chicken n' waffles. Those were no chicken n waffles like they make in Harlem....

It was a last-minute change of mind as the waitress was taking my order because I saw it listed under specialties. Honestly, I should have known better. I would definitely go back there...

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JoshSidekick t1_it48wdb wrote

And if you look out the window about 1 minute walk from there is another one.

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phamio23 t1_it4f1e4 wrote

Ayyyyyy haven't been there in years. I remember having a great breakfast there though. Glad you got to stop by!

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