the DINER

Restaurant · 4.2 (2481 reviews)

The Diner is an American diner and bar at 2453 18th St NW in Adams Morgan. Google describes a high-ceilinged, retro-style eatery serving creative comfort food, including housemade desserts, and lists it as open 24 hours.

It has a 4.2-star Google rating across about 2,500 reviews. Milkshakes and pancakes are the most-mentioned items, followed by bar seating, grits, bread pudding French toast, Bloody Marys, home fries, migas and chicken and French toast. Recent reviewers praise fresh, reasonably priced food and friendly servers, while others report being left unserved or having trouble placing a phone order and being directed to order online.

Google lists it as open 24 hours every day, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating.

2453 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

+1202-232-8800

dinerdc.com

  • Sunday: 12 AM–12 AM
  • Monday: 12 AM–12 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 AM–12 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 AM–12 AM
  • Thursday: 12 AM–12 AM
  • Friday: 12 AM–12 AM
  • Saturday: 12 AM–12 AM

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Good to know

Is The Diner in Adams Morgan open 24 hours?

Yes, Google lists it as open 24 hours, seven days a week (per Google, October 2026).

What is popular at The Diner?

Reviewers most often mention milkshakes and pancakes, plus grits, bread pudding French toast and Bloody Marys.

Can I call in an order at The Diner?

One recent reviewer reports being directed to order online rather than by phone.

Is The Diner wheelchair accessible?

Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating.

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