Review: The Diner, Shoreditch

The other day we visited The Diner in Shoreditch for some American-style cooking!

Where we went: The Diner, Shoreditch for "classic American dining with classic cocktails & endless coffee"

What we ate: 
Kate- Californian Burger (Monterey Jack cheese & guacamole)
Kate's friend Sam- Bowl of Hot Chilli (with cheese, sour cream and tortilla bread)
Shared 'Diner' Fries with Cajun seasoning

What we drank:
Strawberry Milkshake (x2)

The Diner, Shoreditch (image courtesy of the restaurant)

It was a busy lunch time and after a little wait we were seated in an Americana style window booth, while 80's classics blasted out of the speakers. We're regulars at the diner and as usual our waiter arrived quickly and took our order. 

First to arrive were our huge strawberry milkshakes, rich and creamy with bits of real strawberry mixed in- served in classic milkshake glasses and a metal shaker it felt a bit like we'd hopped across the pond for lunch. They're big, but not too big and great to fill you up a bit when you're hungry and waiting for your main!

Strawberry Milkshake

Next came the main courses and sides, Kate had a Californian Burger which came rare in a seeded bun with all the trimmings and burger sauce on the side. It was really juicy and the guacamole really complimented the beef with a little bit of spice and a kick from the lime. Kate enjoyed the burger with a serving of 'Diner' fries which were seasoned Cajun style, they were just crisp enough on the outside and fluffy inside.

California Burger (front), Chilli Wrap (back)

Cajun Fries

Sam had a bowl of Hot Chilli which came with cheese, sour cream and some tortilla flat breads for wrapping or dipping. The chilli had a really earthy deep flavour, rich and meaty but with a little bit of sweetness, it made up a great wrap with the cheese and sour cream as the sauce was thick enough to hold it together. Our orders made for a slightly messy and hands on but very enjoyable eating experience!

All in all we really enjoyed our lunch, the mains were simple and tasty and the milkshakes made a great weekend treat! It ticked all the boxes for us but there was a wait of about 15 minutes for a table. Probably amazing for a hangover...





Overall egg rating: 8/10