Some mornings you wake up with a craving so specific that no fancy brunch spot with their avocado toast and $14 mimosas will satisfy it – only perfectly executed diner food will do.
That’s when locals in the know make their pilgrimage to Nick’s Diner in Wheaton, Maryland, where pancake perfection and breakfast bliss await the hungry masses.
The red awning and blue signage of this unassuming eatery might not scream “culinary destination,” but make no mistake – what happens on those griddles inside has created a loyal following that spans generations.
I’ve eaten breakfast in five-star hotels from Manhattan to Milan, but there’s something about sliding into a booth at Nick’s that feels like coming home – even on your first visit…