I wanted a diner to remind me of the east coast Greek family owned mega-cafeterias that are reliable, completely vast in their offerings, and somehow always ready with dessert. I found the Five and Diner. And although it cannot actually compare to all the Diners on HWY 1, the effort is found in the food, the price, and the throw back to the fifties.
Good for that time when all you really want is breakfast food at midnight and a milkshake. You could bring a date here...but just keep in mind that the name of the place will either let that person know you are frugal or not yet stimulated by the economic injection by our new leadership.