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Recent Examples of greasy spoon
Everybody loves a burger, and Fort Worth has no shortage of joints serving up everything from greasy spoon classics to stacked gourmet creations.
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Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
The restaurant’s menu reads like the guest list for a party dedicated to fans of Chicago greasy spoons — mustardy hot dogs, Italian beefs, Polish sausages and mostaccioli abound.
—Charlie Kolodziej, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The greasy spoon diner that served the best burgers, goetta and vegetarian fare in town was established in 1946 by E.G. and Maynie Tucker, who abandoned the hills of Kentucky for the hills of Cincinnati looking for something a little bit better.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
This breakfast joint is your quintessential greasy spoon, with worn red leatherette chairs and a sign limiting cell phone use.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2023
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Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
The restaurant’s menu reads like the guest list for a party dedicated to fans of Chicago greasy spoons — mustardy hot dogs, Italian beefs, Polish sausages and mostaccioli abound.
—Charlie Kolodziej, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
The greasy spoon diner that served the best burgers, goetta and vegetarian fare in town was established in 1946 by E.G. and Maynie Tucker, who abandoned the hills of Kentucky for the hills of Cincinnati looking for something a little bit better.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
This breakfast joint is your quintessential greasy spoon, with worn red leatherette chairs and a sign limiting cell phone use.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasy spoon
Noun
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The inn has reopened its snack bar for the first time since early 2023, and management is investing in capital upgrades and staging live music on weekends throughout the summer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Outdoor Adventure Oval Beach, with its generous curve of soft sand, picnic area, and snack bar, is often named as one of Lake Michigan's best beaches.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Founded in 1944 by Sammy Powell, the hash house was later owned by Khalid Farhoud, who passed it on in 1996.—
Kat Tran
Updated July 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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Tangier is more than just colonial patina and hash houses.—
Graham H. Cornwell,
Washington Post,
8 Apr. 2023
Noun
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Neighbors Café, a breakfast and lunch counter spot, skews healthy with wellness drinks like a supershroom latte, fresh juices and smoothies, and overnight oats (there are also tasty pastries and breakfast sandwiches).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The lunch counter sit-in-ers and freedom riders.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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There's no cafeteria here; the lunch ladies cart the food up, and deliver it to the classrooms.—
Adam Yamaguchi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Noun
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In a city of Keens, Luger, Gallaghers, and Sparks, a new steak house trading on the grit and glory of a world gone by needs to bring more to the table than an originless filet mignon or a watery slab of prime rib.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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The dead of winter calls for a hearty steak house.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Greasy spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasy%20spoon. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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