Ohio roads have always been full of surprises, but some of the best ones come with chrome stools and coffee that never stops flowing. Across the state, a handful of diners still serve up pancakes, burgers, and milkshakes in spaces that look like they stepped right out of the Eisenhower years.
These spots are not recreations or themed attractions built last month. They are the real thing, with booths that have heard decades of stories and counters polished by thousands of elbows.
Whether you grew up in the 1950s or just wish you had, these Ohio diners offer a delicious way to taste a little history between bites of crispy hash browns and perfectly griddled patties.
1. Fitzy’s Old Fashioned Diner – Columbus
Some mornings I swear my car quietly chooses Fitzy’s Old Fashioned Diner before I even touch the steering wheel. By the time I pull up, I already know I am getting coffee poured into a heavy white mug and something griddled until the edges crisp just right…