The Best Diner Chains

Sometimes you just need a heaping plate of comfort food – with a milkshake on the side. That's where these diner chains come in. The best diner restaurants come in many forms. Some top diner chains serve up a mean breakfast while other popular diners are best known for their delicious burgers and fries. Some of the all-time best diner restaurant chains are even open 24 hours a day to sate any late-night craving.

What establishments will you find on this list of the best diner chains? Maybe you'll vote Denny's to the top. Since the first Denny's restaurant opened in 1953, families have enjoyed breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the chain. The Grand Slam Breakfast plate and Moons Over My Hammy are two of Denny's most popular meals. IHOP is another one of the most popular diner chains, known for – what else? – fluffy pancakes. When it comes to a great burger, no diner does it better than Steak 'n Shake. Other good restaurants featured on this top diner chains list include Waffle House, Perkins Restaurant, and Big Boy.

What's your favorite diner restaurant? Give the best chains a thumbs up to move them to the number-one spot on the list, and please add any good diners that are missing.