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The Diner

Diner, Vegan Scramble, Salads

$$

Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Staff are attentive and friendly, enhancing the experience.
  • Good to know: Expect parking difficulties near the venue.
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  • Enjoy outdoor seating when weather permits.
  • Try the tofu scramble for a vegan breakfast.
  • Good to know: Some vegan dishes may have prep cross-contamination.

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The vibe: families

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee, takeout, quick bites
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About

the DINER is a traditional American-style diner offering classic comfort foods in a retro, airy setting with outdoor seating. While the venue primarily serves meat and traditional dishes, it provides a small but consistent selection of vegan and veganizable items like tofu scramble and home fries. The service is noted as friendly and attentive, with fair pricing and a family-friendly atmosphere, though parking may be challenging.

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2453 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Opening hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Poorly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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