The Retro 24/7 Diner Chain That Takes You Right Back To The 1950s - Chowhound

PeopleImages/Shutterstock The American diner scene is known for many things: casual atmospheres, hearty comfort food often in huge portions, and, quite often, around-the-clock service. They're beacons of nostalgia, thanks to their origins in the early 1900s and peak popularity in the mid-20th century. Modern diners come in all shapes and sizes, but in their heyday, many came from factories, shaped similarly to…