the DINER

2453 18th St NW, Washington, DC

Menu (As of 11/2)

Seasonal Food

• Salmon Burger $18.00salmon patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion and chipotle mayo on a potato bun, served with french fries
• Chicken Pesto Panini $16.00breaded chicken, pesto sauce, tomato, spinach and mozzarella on ciabatta bread, served with french fries
• Meat Loaf $16.00meatloaf served with green beans, mashed potato and gravy
• Kabob Platter $24.002 kabob skewers (beef, chicken or shrimp) with red pepper, green pepper and onion, served with rice and broccoli
• Greek Salad $16.00cucumber, tomato, black olive, green pepper, red onion, feta cheese, Greek dressing
• French Onion Soup $5.00savory beef broth with caramelized onions, toasted bread and melted Swiss cheese

Seasonal Milkshakes

• Mango Mirage $10.00vanilla ice cream, mango puree, strawberry syrup and whole milk
• Caramel Apple $10.00vanilla ice cream, apple syrup, caramel sauce, cinnamon and whole milk

Eggs & Omelets

• The Diner Royale $17.50two eggs any style, bacon, pork sausage or chicken sausage, French toast or pancakes, choice of side and choice of toast
• Egg Sandwich $10.00two scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and choice of breakfast meat on an English muffin
• Huevos Rancheros $16.00crispy corn tortillas, two eggs over easy w/ black beans, queso fresco, brown rice, ranchero sauce
• Steak & Eggs $24.008 oz grilled rib eye, two eggs any style and hash-brown square
• Greek Omelet $14.00three eggs, spinach, olives, tomato and feta, side of fresh fruit and choice of toast
• Western Omelet $15.00three egg omelet with cheddar, peppers, onions and ham, choice of side and choice of toast
• Veggie Omelet $15.00mushrooms, tomatoes, onions and black beans with pepper jack cheese, choice of side and choice of toast
• Ponderosa Stomp Omelet $17.00three eggs, pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, bacon, sausage, jalapeno and scallions, choice of side and choice of toast
• California Scramble $15.00scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, peppers, onions, tomato, avocado, and cilantro crema with a side of fruit (V, gf)
• Tofu Scramble $14.00scrambled tofu, turmeric, onions, peppers and spinach with a side of fruit (vv, GF)
• Byo Omelet $11.00choice of side and choice of toast
• Migas $14.00scrambled eggs, Tex-Mex corn, chorizo, pico de gallo, cilantro, cheddar, guacomole, sour cream over corn tortilla chips. served with queso

Savory

• Fried Chicken & French Toast $17.00crispy chicken thigh and Challah French toast with bacon-bourbon syrup
• Biscuits & Gravy $6.00single or double. house-made buttermilk biscuit(s) with pork gravy
• Hash Brown Bowl $16.00shredded potatoes, pickled jalapeño, mushroom, onion, cheddar, bacon and two sunny eggs (GF)
• Breakfast Burrito $16.00scrambled eggs, chorizo, shredded potatoes, cheddar in a flour tortilla, topped with ranchero sauce and cilantro crema
• Chicken & Biscuit $15.00fried chicken thigh, buttermilk biscuit, bacon-flavored gravy and one egg any style
• Short Rib Hash $18.00beef short rib, home fries, fried shallots, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce

Sweet

• Buttermilk Pancakes $11.00served with syrup, butter and powdered sugar.
• Challah French Toast $10.00challah bread served with syrup, butter and powdered sugar
• Steel Cut Oatmeal $7.00brown sugar and raisins.
• Monte Cristo $16.00swiss, cheddar, turkey and ham on challah, dipped in egg batter and served with home fries

Breakfast Sides

• SD Bacon $4.00
• SD Chicken Sausage $4.00
• SD Pork Sausage $4.00
• SD Ham $4.00
• SD Corned Beef Hash $6.00
• SD Sliced Turkey $4.00
• SD Turkey Bacon $4.00
• SD One Egg $1.75
• SD Two Eggs $3.50
• Cheddar Grits $4.00
• Grits $3.00
• Hashbrown Square $4.00
• Home Fries $4.50
• Oatmeal - Cup $4.00
• Tots $5.00
• Shreaded Hash Browns $3.50
• One Pancake $2.75
• Short Stack $5.50
• SD French Toast $5.00
• Toast $2.50

Cheddar Biscuit

• Fruit $5.00
• Avocado Half $4.00
• Gluten Free Toast $3.00

Burgers

• Diner Classic $15.008oz Angus beef patty, lettuce, tomato and onions on a potato bun with a side of mayo and french fries
• Turkey Burger $16.00Grilled Onions, Grilled Pineapple, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Chipotle Mayo and Pepper Jack
• Black Bean Burger $15.00Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Queso Fresco, and Cilantro Crema
• Patty Melt $17.008 oz Angus Beef Patty, Swiss, Grilled Mushrooms, and Onions, on Rye.
• Cowboy Burger $19.008oz Angus Beef Patty with Pepper Jack, Bacon, Fried Onion Ring, BBQ Sauce; Lettuce, Tomato and Onion
• Breakfast Burger $18.508 oz Angus beef patty, cheddar cheese, bacon and fried egg.

Sandwiches

• Classic BLT $14.00tomatoes, garlic aioli and bacon on sourdough.
• Philly Cheesesteak $16.00Steak or chicken, grilled onions & peppers, and provolone on a classic sub roll.
• 18th STREET CHICKEN SANDWICH $16.00crispy chicken thigh, slaw, pickle, jalapeno and chipotle mayo on a potato bun, served with fries.
• Grilled Cheese $13.00Mushroom, spinach, sauerkraut, grilled onions, swiss and 1000 island dressing on rye.
• Turkey Club $15.00Roasted turkey breast, LTO, bacon, cheddar and garlic aioli on sourdough.
• Mushroom Rueben $14.00mushroom, spinach, sauerkraut, grilled onions, swiss and 1000 island dressing on rye.
• Classic Reuben $15.00corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing on toasted rye bread.
• Chicken Caesar Wrap $15.00romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, brioche crouton, Caesar dressing served on a spinach wrap.
• Tuna Melt $14.00tuna, onion, mayo, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese on toasted wheat bread.
• Cuban Sandwich $16.00roasted ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard on a baguette.

Mains

• Chicken Mac & Cheese $18.00house mac n’ cheese topped with grilled chicken breast and citrus breadcrumbs
• Diner Chicken Dinner $18.00pan-seared chicken, lemon-caper butter sauce, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
• Shrimp & Grits $17.00shrimp, bacon, cherry tomatoes, green onions, garlic, and cheddar cheese grits
• Steak Dinner $27.0010 oz rib eye with mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, and red wine peppercorn sauce
• Spaghetti and Meatballs $18.00spaghetti, house made meatballs, marinara sauce
• Chicken Cordon Bleu $14.00chicken breast, ham, Swiss cheese, mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach
• Salmon Dinner $20.00blackened salmon, brown rice, mango salsa and Cajun seasoning with a side of broccoli

Appetizers

• Buffalo Wings $10.006 or 10 grilled and tossed in buffalo sauce and served with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
• Chicken Tenders $14.00Served with ranch or honey mustard.
• Loaded Nachos $12.00shredded cheddar, pico de gallo, black beans, sour cream, scallions and cilantro.
• Cheesy Fries $8.00Cholula cheese sauce and jalapenos.
• Mozzarella Sticks $10.00served with marinara (V).
• Soup Du Jour $5.00
• Pickle Chips $10.00Breaded and fried dill pickle slices, served with chipotle mayo. (V)
• Tomato Basil Soup $4.00
• Spinach Dip $12.00Served with Sliced Baguette
• Combo Platter $16.00Fried pickle chips, mozzarella sticks, two chicken tenders, served with ranch and marinara sauce.
• Chicken Quesadilla $14.00chicken breast and cheddar jack in a flour tortilla served with sour cream, guacamole and tomato salsa
• Chicken Bites $12.00tender chicken breast bites, served with a sauce of your choice

Salads

• Classic Cobb Salad $17.00grilled chicken, bacon, cucumbers, tomato, hard boiled egg, blue cheese crumbles, avocado, mushroom and blue cheese dressing
• Classic Caesar Salad $8.00romaine, parmesan, house-made garlic croutons and Caesar dressing
• Diner Bowl $14.00taco-seasoned chickpeas, sweet potatoes, pickled red onion, mixed greens and avocado with cilantro crema
• House Salad $4.00mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and maple balsamic dressing

Kids

• Royale Jr $11.25two scrambled eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, one pancake or French toast
• Petit Pancakes $8.25
• Tot's French Toast $8.25
• Eggcellent Breakfast $8.25two scrambled eggs served with a hash brown square
• Fruit $5.00
• Tiny's Tenders $9.25two chicken tenders served with fries
• LIL CHEESY (Kids Burger) $9.254oz Angus beef burger with American cheese served with fries
• Munchkin's Mac & Cheese $7.25
• Little Italy (Spaghetti and Meatballs) $8.25spaghetti and meatball with marinara sauce

Lunch and Dinner Sides

• SD French Fries $5.00
• SD Onion Rings $6.00
• SD Tater Tots $5.00
• SD Potato Chips $4.00
• SD Mixed Greens $4.00
• SD Caesar Salad $8.00
• SD Steamed Broccoli $4.00
• SD Sauteed Spinach $4.00
• SD Green Beans $4.00
• SD Mashed Potatoes $4.00
• SD Mashed + Gravy $4.75
• SD Mac & Cheese $6.00
• SD Soup Du Jour $5.00
• SD Chili $8.00
• SD Brown Rice $3.50
• SD Tomatoes $4.00
• SD Sweet Potato Fries $5.50
• SD Pickles $1.00

Desserts

• Brownie Sundae $6.00house made brownie with one scoop of vanilla ice cream
• Apple Pie $6.75spiced apples in a classic pastry crust
• Banana Split $12.00two scoops of vanilla ice cream, banana, chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, whipped cream and a maraschino cherry
• Scoop Ice Cream $3.00
• Cranberry Apple Pie $7.50cranberry apple filling in a flaky crust
• Pecan Pie $7.50pecan filling in a flaky crust

Soft Drinks

• Coffee $4.00Tryst House Blend Roasted by Open Seas Roasters
• Hot Black Tea $3.75
• Hot Green Tea $3.75
• Hot Mint Tea $3.75
• Hot Chamomile Tea $3.75
• Hot Chocolate $3.50
• Coca-Cola $3.75Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
• Sprite $3.75Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
• Diet Coke $3.75Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
• Ibc Root Beer $3.75
• Sunkist $3.75
• Iced Tea $3.75
• Lemonade $4.00
• Blood Orange Lemonade $5.25
• Arnold Palmer $4.00
• Orange Juice $4.00
• Apple Juice $4.00
• Pineapple Juice $4.00
• Cranberry Juice $4.00
• Grapefruit Juice $4.00
• Tomato Juice $4.00
• Milk $3.00
• Chocolate Milk $3.50
• Great Balls of Fire $10.00
• I Walk the Line $10.00
• San Pellegrino $3.50
• Ginger Ale $3.75
• Ginger Beer $3.75
• Apple Cider $3.50
• Peach Lemonade $5.50

Milkshakes

• Vanilla Milkshake $9.25
• Chocolate Milkshake $9.25
• Cookies & Cream Milkshake $9.25
• Strawberry Milkshake $9.25
• Peanut Butter Milkshake $9.25
• Malt Milkshake $9.25

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