Dean's Diner
March 11, 2008 - 9:24am — ecooley
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Dean's Diner
2175 Rte 22 Hwy W
Blairsville, PA, 15717Perfect Slaw, Pie, and Grilled Cheese
My family traveled back and forth from Ohio and Michigan to visit my grandparents. Along the way we would pass an old Diner called, Dean’s Diner. It was a welcome site because it meant we were so close to home. In later years it served as a frequent spot to stop for apple pie and coffee and as good as that thick, sweet, slice of Pie is, nothing can beat the coleslaw.
I blame my wife for this undeniable infatuation with finding the best slaw. When we would go on a date, she would always sample the coleslaw. Ranking the mayonnaise based cabbage salad as either "good as homemade" or better. It was a fun activity and made the experience all that more enjoyable. So now every time I stop at a restaurant I savor and rate two things the coleslaw and the pie. At Dean’s Diner the coleslaw is the stuff dreams are made of.
For those who love Diners, Dean’s Diner is no disappointment. When you sit at the counter, the green Formica is worn down white where prior customers have rested their elbows. The service is fast and friendly, almost too fast. At Diners I usually get grilled cheese, soup, and a side of coleslaw. Everything was tasty. The grilled cheese is made with thick bread, real butter, and real cheese. The soup hot and soothing and full of flavor, and like I said the best coleslaw in town, I eat light to save room for pie. Large, thick, perfectly cut pie from the glass cabinet at the front of Dean’s Diner.
So if you find yourself on the road between Pittsburgh and Altoona on Route 22, may I suggest a stop at Dean’s Diner for some creamy coleslaw and hot coffee.
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