Though lacking '50s-era Formica tabletops and beehive-sporting waitresses, The Diner still succeeds in being a standby neighborhood joint, serving up its Adams Morgan take on comfort food at all hours--it's open 24 hours day, seven days a week. While everything might taste better at 4:30am, the proof is in the heavy brunch crowd, pouring in to enjoy thick, creamy shakes paired with Sunday morning specialties such as eggs Benedict. The perfectly prepared French toast takes the cake, however, replete with an eggy crust’s slight, pleasing crunch around a warm and fluffy interior. The Diner also boasts a full bar--beyond even hair of the dog purposes--however focus is on affordable, agreeable fare in a lively, though not overcrowded, restaurant.
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