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| - Our family has always loved 5 & Diner. Unfortunately, the PV Mall location closed recently, replaced by a Starbucks! Aargh! Fortunately, the 16th Street location, the original 5 & Diner, is still serving up a solid assortment of comfort food. The 1950's theme of the restaurant, reproduced though it is, seems genuine enough. Fun. Friendly servers. You can see why it's a favorite photo op for politicians and the like.
5 & Diner is open 24 hours a day, functioning equally well as a late night hangout, a morning coffee spot for retirees or as a place to take children for ice cream and pancakes. Coin operated jukeboxes located in many booths actually work! Selecting songs and waiting for them to play is great entertainment for kids. They also provide kids with paper hats and crayons. Or, if you're eating outdoors on the patio, hula hoops! The patio is also dog friendly.
Shake and sundae offerings are classic and delicious. They are best enjoyed sitting inside at the counter in my opinion. Breakfast offerings are served 24 hours a day. You're not going to see menu items at 5 & Diner being written up in food magazines for creativity and innovation, but they are American comfort food consistently well prepared.
5 & Diner is really all about the ambiance, 1950's style. Bring the kids, or bring the dog, or bring the kids and the dog, or bring your friends in need of a late night sobering up, and enjoy yourself.
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