This retro-style Delaware diner has been named one of the country's best roadside diners
Goober's Diner in Wilmington has been named one of the 10 Best Roadside Diners in the country in USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.
Goober's Diner off Pennsylvania Avenue in Wilmington opened in 2020.
The 1203 N. Lincoln St. restaurant opened in 2020 and is a retro two-story stainless steel diner off Pennsylvania Avenue. Operated by Buckley's Tavern's co-owners Tom Hannum and Vance Kershner, the diner has a vintage appeal with its cherry red booths and checkerboard floor.
The "Great American" 1950s-style modular building was designed by Dinermite Diners, an Atlanta company that has been manufacturing diners for more than 50 years.
The old-school-style diner was shipped from Atlanta in pieces and reassembled at its Wilmington site behind the Dunkin' store and across from Grotto Pizza at 13th and North Lincoln streets.
It's known for its classic breakfast offerings like scrambled eggs, omelets, pancakes, French toast, sausage gravy over biscuits, and creamed chipped beef. The crispy, lacy hash browns are a house specialty.
Those with a sweet tooth can snag a root beer float or malted chocolate milkshake with their meal, while those in need of a savory dish can spring for the chicken and waffles or Old Bay-infused crab eggs Benedict.
Antique and classic automobiles fill Goober's Garage in Wilmington. The garage is open on special occasions. It is next to Goober's Diner, a classic American diner.
Goober's Diner is a companion to a next-door vintage car garage, known as Goober's Garage. It houses a vast collection of classic automobiles and motorcycles owned by Kershner.
The USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards highlight the very best in travel, food + drink, and lifestyle. Every week, USA TODAY 10BEST invites a panel of industry experts to nominate their favorite points of interest and attractions across a wide range of categories. 10BEST editors then vet these nominations and select a final set of nominees to be presented to the voting public for four weeks.
Another round of hash browns cooks on the griddle at Goober's Diner on May 17, 2021.
Here are the winning roadside diners:
1. Bingham's Restaurant (Kingsley, Pennsylvania)
2. Thunderbird Cafe (McGaheysville, Virginia)
3. Shelby's Diner (Frankfort, Kentucky)
4. Magpie Diner (Harrisonburg, Virginia)
5. Goober's Diner and Garage (Wilmington)
6. Tommy's Diner (Columbus, Ohio)
7. The Arcade Restaurant (Memphis, Tennessee)
8. Camp Washington Chili (Cincinnati)
9. Tom & Joe's Restaurant (Altoona, Pennsylvania)
10. Wellsboro Diner (Wellsboro, Pennsylvania)
Patricia Talorico writes about food and restaurants. You can find her on Instagram, X and Facebook. Email [email protected]. Sign up for her Delaware Eats newsletter.
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