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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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The 13 plaintiffs claim they were confined to the cafeteria for hours and denied water, food and medication.—
Clara Harter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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And in years past, teams have upgraded locker rooms and cafeterias and other elements of their buildings and operations based on these results.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The ground floor is almost entirely devoted to the bright main restaurant and bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant is lit with neon and filled with eye-catching vintage cultural artifacts, many of which are highlighted on a light-box art wall to grab your attention.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Looking at the diner crime scene, Assistant Director Vance says Shepard put up one hell of a fight.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Fort Worth dining scene in March celebrated a handful of new restaurant openings, hosted multiple celebrity diners and discovered a few new digs on the docket.—
Ella Gonzales
April 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the lunchroom on Tuesday, other third-graders swarmed Aura for autographs.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 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
Noun
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No Independence eateries met the threshold during this time frame.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fouquet’s is a welcome new addition to the eateries, cafes, and luxe lofts that make up this tony slice of lower Manhattan.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 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 basics are done well here too, with an excellent 24-hour coffee shop and patisserie off the lobby, a little café by the pool mixing inventive smoothies every morning, and an elevated snack bar at the heart of the resort, serving fresh, fluffy tacos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Everett’s duties included supervising the equestrian facilities, snack bar operations, facility maintenance and various administrative requirements, such as assisting the association in securing water rights and the HOA Board of Directors election.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At the counter seats, diners get to watch a chef grill and slice their dinner with a precision as elegant as Noh dance.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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Wipe down grills, outdoor tables and patio areas after use.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Luncheonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheonette. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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