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This Authentic South End Diner Will Transport You Back In Time

Nestled on the southern edge of Columbus, on South High Street, you’ll find an old school diner that will transport you back in time.

Dan's Drive In diner exterior with red arrow sign and red-and-black checkered facade

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Dan’s Drive In Diner originally opened in 1952 at the corner of Mound and High. In 1957, it moved to it’s current location and has been an icon in the neighborhood ever since.

Classic red vinyl diner interior with booths, tables, and seated customers dining

Although the diner is less “drive in” and more “dine in” these days, it still has that classic, Americana charm.

Retro diner counter with Harley-Davidson memorabilia and neon signs displayed on shelves

Although I wanted to sit at the counter, for the authentic diner experience, I had dragged three of my coworkers along on this adventure, so we opted for a table.

Retro diner interior with red vinyl stools, chrome counter, and Harley-Davidson memorabilia decor

Since Dan’s serves breakfast all day, I knew that bacon and eggs were in my future.

Breakfast plate with crispy bacon, fried eggs, and hash browns on white dish

My coworker was feeling lunch, so she went with a diner classic, a burger and fries, instead.

Burger topped with a ketchup-mustard swirl, lettuce, tomato, and pickles beside french fries

But come on… Who says no to pancakes?

A plate of pancakes with butter, eggs, and crispy bacon strips for breakfast

The food was simple, tasty, and crazy affordable.

Vintage red arrow neon sign for Dan's Drive-In diner advertising classic American food and breakfast

Dan’s Drive In Diner is located at 1881 S. High Street. They’re open Monday-Saturday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Chelsea Wiley

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Chelsea Wiley

Chelsea Wiley, first of her name, Queen of the Seven Andals... wait. That's not right. Joking aside, Chelsea is a writer and photographer born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She is an avid reader and a lover of animals.