Diner lingo (sometimes called diner slang, or short-order lingo) has a rich history in American diners and restaurants, and now it's making a comeback! We've compiled the largest diner lingo dictionary here at dinerlingo.com so you can learn the jargon too, whether you work in the food industry, or if you're just looking for a little entertainment!
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A-pie |
Apple pie |
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Abbott and Costello |
Franks and beans |
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Acid |
Vinegar |
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Adam and Eve on a log |
Two poached eggs and a sausage link |
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Adam and Eve on a raft |
Two poached eggs on toast |
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Adam and Eve on a raft, and wreck 'em |
Two scrambled eggs on toast |
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Adam's ale |
Water |
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Adam's ale, hold the hail |
Water with no ice |
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Aggies |
Baked beans |
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Alive |
Raw more... |
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All arms and legs |
Weak more... |
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All black |
Chocolate soda with chocolate ice cream |
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All hot |
Baked potato |
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All the way |
Served with all the toppings For a burger, this usually means "with lettuce, mayonnaise, onion, and butter." This phrase may also refer to chocolate cake with chocolate ice cream. |
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Alleviator |
Glass of tomato juice with black coffee |
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Angel food cake and wine |
Bread and water |
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Angels on horseback |
Oysters rolled in bacon and served on toast |
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Ant paste |
Chocolate pudding |
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Arches |
Eggs |
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Arizona |
Buttermilk |
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Athlete's foot |
Stewed, dried peaches |
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Atlanta special |
Coca-Cola more... |
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Axle grease |
Butter |
