While also a 24-hour Greek diner, this place offers a completely different people watching experience from Lester’s. It is a favorite last stop for Wilton Manors revelers after a night of bar hopping, meaning that you may catch a potpourri of club kids, drag queens, and even some leather clad macho guys enjoying some pancakes or a nicely charred burger and steak fries. There is also a separate full liquor bar in the back in case you want to keep the party going.

This breakfast and lunch spot has two Broward locations in Davie and Sunrise. Like many old-school diners, this is a family-run operation, and Ally, herself, does all the cooking along with her mom, husband, and kids when it gets busy on the weekends. Expect all the classics, plus its famous huge pancakes made with anything from chocolate chips to pecans.

This 24-hour Greek diner has several locations throughout South Florida, but their Marina Mile outpost is perhaps the most iconic. Its location near the airport and sea port mean that everyone from flight crew to truckers end up. Their Greek specialties should not be missed, including a sampler big enough for two to share, and you should definitely save room for one of its mile-high cakes.

While many diners in South Florida occupy a strip mall space or a non-descript building, Jack’s is one of the few that actually looks like what you’d imagine a diner to appear. The 24-hour Hollywood mainstay has been in business for more than 60 years, and you can definitely taste the secret to its long-lasting success. Their gyro omelet is particularly noteworthy and Jack’s offers a pretty exceptional meatloaf, too.

Night owls can find sustenance at this 24-hour diner with two locations in Hallandale Beach and Davie. This old Hollywood themed eatery offers most of the classics, as well as a selection of sandwiches named after celebrities. A few Greek specialties and even some more upscale options like steaks, chops, and seafood round out the menu if you really want to treat yourself.

While Broward seems to have the lion’s share of Greek diners in South Florida, Miami certainly won’t let itself fall off the map. This Miami Gardens hidden gem serves up solid Greek standards along with American comfort classics. Its signature sandwich, Yanni’s Favorite, is certainly a draw: grilled rye bread stuffed with pastrami, sautéed veggies, hot sauce, and melted Swiss cheese.

It’s hard to miss this North Miami Beach diner. Although the van painted to resemble the Mystery Machine from Scooby Doo is not always parked in front, the red barn exterior is sure to catch your attention. This lunch and dinner spot is known for its extensive list of breakfast classics, including the hard to find creamed chipped beef. If the menu doesn’t feel old-school enough, then the décor will certainly make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.

This North Miami diner has been a local favorite for decades. The nearly untouched décor and sassy waitresses make for a quintessential old-school diner experience, and the food is everything you’d want from a place like this: dependable, tasty, and affordable. Make sure to leave room for a slice of peanut butter pie.

This Miami Springs institution occupies a corner of an oh-so-Miami art deco style building. Die hard cafecito enthusiasts can get their fix of Cuban coffee here to accompany any of its breakfast specialties or to wash down a Salisbury steak or one of the diner’s creative salads.

It’s hard to believe that an old-school diner would be situated among the trendy restaurants on Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard, but this diner has been feeding hungry locals round the clock for more than 70 years. All the favorites one would expect could be found on the extensive menu, but its selection of internationally inspired meatloaf makes this place particularly unique.

Three Southwest Miami locations provide diners with stick-to-your-ribs breakfasts with a Southern bent, such as biscuits and gravy and country fried steak and eggs. You can also skip the eggs and order a country fried steak with vegetables and corn bread off of its lunch menu, which also includes a selection of sandwiches and burgers.