As I steered the Nerdmobile into the Comet Classic Diner parking lot yesterday, I told my traveling companion that I would buy her a really good lunch if our breakfast was bad.
You see, it isn't uncommon for me to choose a restaurant for its appearance. This is the same concept as judging a book by its cover and the results can sometimes be lacking.
Since mid century diners are my favorite, I practically squealed like a little girl at the sight of an old silver sided diner outside Frankenmuth, Michigan Thursday night
By the time we packed up and checked out of our hotel Friday, we had missed the breakfast rush and had the place mostly to ourselves. That meant there was time to chat with our incredibly nice waitress and admire the beauty of the place.
This counter is spectacular.
She said the diner originated in Yorkville, New York in the forties and was brought to this site in Birch Run in the nineties. It operated under a host of names over the years and was even featured in the movie Whip It back in 200&. It has been the Comet for the better part of the last decade, serving up diner classics in a gorgeous retro environment.
Look at the ceiling!
They play great music too - the Everly Brothers, Patsy Cline and Elvis were among the popular musicians that crooned, rocked and rolled through our meal.
My pancakes were really good and the hot chocolate was amazing. Sherrie ordered off the kids menu - an egg, bacon and toast that she said was delicious. While we consider that a kid's meal today, this small plate would have been a standard adult meal back when the diner was young.
We had no complaints. In all, I rate the experience well and will happily return if I'm ever in the area again!
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