The Diner – American
This nostalgic retreat captures the timeless charm of the classic American eatery, where the rhythmic sizzle of flame-grilled burgers harmonizes with the sweet aroma of golden pancakes served all day long. Guests sink into plush booths to enjoy velvety, hand-spun milkshakes and comforting brunch staples that evoke a sense of warm, neighborhood familiarity.
2453, 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20009 +12022328800 https://www.dinerdc.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at The Diner
Dairy-Free at The Diner
The Diner in Washington has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including All-Day Brunch Selection. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Diner
The Diner in Washington has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including All-Day Brunch Selection. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Diner
The Diner in Washington has 1 halal-tagged dish on its current menu, including All-Day Brunch Selection. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Diner
The Diner in Washington has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Old-Fashioned Milkshakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Diner
The Diner in Washington has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Old-Fashioned Milkshakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Diner
The Diner in Washington has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including All-Day Brunch Selection. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Diner
The Diner in Washington has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including All-Day Brunch Selection and Old-Fashioned Milkshakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Diner
The Diner in Washington has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including All-Day Brunch Selection. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Diner
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Old-Fashioned Milkshakes | 5.7 g | 2.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Menu
Main Courses
- Grilled Burgers - $14.99: Large grilled beef patties served on a bun Available at: dinner, lunch
All-Day Brunch
- All-Day Brunch Selection - $12.5: Classic breakfast and brunch items served 24/7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Old-Fashioned Milkshakes - $8: Hand-spun milkshakes Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about The Diner
- Is The Diner dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Diner has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including All-Day Brunch Selection.
- What can I eat at The Diner on a dairy-free diet?
- All-Day Brunch Selection carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Diner have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including All-Day Brunch Selection.
- Is The Diner gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Diner?
- Old-Fashioned Milkshakes, at roughly 2.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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