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Recent Examples of luncheonette
This simple and straightforward luncheonette never tries to overcomplicate the diner experience, and that attitude carries through to the menu.
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
The luncheonette takes its name from one of Rouse’s favorite country acts, Pinto Bennett & the Famous Motel Cowboys.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Start mornings at Candy Kitchen, an old-school luncheonette (which opened back in 1925), then stroll downtown to shop at upscale Sylvester & Co.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2025
However, this June, that counter in Bakersfield is reopening, serving hot meals again, after renovations by husband-and-wife owners Emily and Sherod Waite, who have installed images of historical sit-ins above the luncheonette, as well as landmark pieces by artists of color from the 1930s to today.
—Katya Cengel, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
The luncheonette takes its name from one of Rouse’s favorite country acts, Pinto Bennett & the Famous Motel Cowboys.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Start mornings at Candy Kitchen, an old-school luncheonette (which opened back in 1925), then stroll downtown to shop at upscale Sylvester & Co.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2025
However, this June, that counter in Bakersfield is reopening, serving hot meals again, after renovations by husband-and-wife owners Emily and Sherod Waite, who have installed images of historical sit-ins above the luncheonette, as well as landmark pieces by artists of color from the 1930s to today.
—Katya Cengel, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheonette
Noun
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One sophomore came up to Grove in the cafeteria, grabbed the athletic director’s shoulders, and gloated.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Or the employee cafeteria in the chains’ corporate overlord’s headquarters flunking an inspection?—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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SkyCal flew over the scene, where a large law enforcement presence was spotted outside of what looked to be a restaurant in the area.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Jimmy Rush's younger brother Carl planned the 80th birthday party at the restaurant, knowing that his older brother had long dreamed of the free oysters.—
SYDNEY PAGE THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Before diners are even seated, a quirky focal point is bound to elicit oohs and aahs, and many, many wandering eyes trying to decipher the meaning.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Morgan, in part, is helping bridge the gap between the Tustin loyalists and a new generation of diners.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Angelo Mastrodicasa opened Angelo's Civita Farnese 101 years ago on Federal Hill as a lunchroom frequented by men who immigrated from Italy.—
The Providence Journal,
The Providence Journal,
13 Mar. 2026
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Comedies, points out Ropp, whether high school-set or not, are not the current popular kids in the proverbial Hollywood lunchroom.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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The business stands out from other local eateries with a strong focus on healthy and natural additions, Nguyen said.—
Marissa Yelenik,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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Kelly’s Kitchen Take 2 is a reset of the couple’s eatery in Winsted, Kelly’s Kitchen, which closed in 2019.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sam’s Super Samwiches is a lunch counter known for its Birmingham-style hot dogs that are dressed with ground beef, mustard, onion, sauerkraut, and a tangy sauce.—
Bob Carlton,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Really, much like its chili, this throwback lunch counter isn't exactly like anything else.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The snack bar serves as a convenience for families and a place for local teens to gain valuable work experience.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The existing snack bar is being nearly doubled in size.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Highs will be 65-70° with generally dry conditions, great for firing up the grill or taking a bike ride with the family.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Kitchen as a Culinary Hub The days of the lonely, freestanding grill pushed to the corner of a patio are rapidly fading.—
Rosehill Gardens,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Luncheonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheonette. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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