Burlington, Vermont
When
I first walked past this diner in a little free-standing house, I thought it
looked rather shabby, but I’m happy I dared to venture inside. I was greeted by
friendly and efficient staff, and walked past their range of cups, t-shirts and
other Henry’s Diner souvenirs. A classic 50s interior with yellow stalls and
bar stools, along with little flowery curtains in the windows makes you feel
like you’ve travelled back in time. With a long menu, including a slightly
random Greek section, they serve more or less anything you could want from a
diner. I had a craving for hot dogs, so I ordered one classic beef hotdog and
two of their Michigan Dogs with minced meat and chili on top. Each hot dog is
split along its length, so it’s double fried in that sense. There is even more
grease in the amazing bread, a toasted bun with lots of butter on the
outside. The hot dogs were served with perfect pickles and crisps or fries. This is definitely not the place to go for a light or healthy meal, but ideal for a proper American diner experience. The
clientele was mixed, with young hipsters and middle-aged truckers dining
alongside each other. I loved the atmosphere and the food, which is why I came
back already the next day for some grilled cheese.
155 Bank Street, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
