One of the best features of a road trip is the search for a great diner. I didn’t find a lot this trip but the best was DJs Fifties and Sixties Diner In Fairmont, West Virginia.

Located just a couple of miles off I-79, this silver sided diner is a classic. A tin ceiling, black and white mosaic tile floor and cool light fixtures set the scene while red and white upholstered booths steal the show.

Even the window here have a cool shape as you can see in the pictures.

The menu is your standard diner options – burgers, onion rings and breakfast all day. Plus there was comfort food like meatloaf, a fish platter and Salisbury steak. My dad always likes a place with mashed potatoes on the menu.

They give things fun names to sandwiches like the Mickey Mouse Club and the Hound Dog and fries.

They won bonus points with me for their Groovin Garden Burger which wasn’t half bad, mainly because of their tasty honey mustard.

My expectations of god in diners tends to be a bit low but I really liked this place for reasons beyond appearances My food was hot, the server was great, the restroom was clean and the regulars seemed happy so that’s always a good sign.

I won’t hesitate to go back my next trip through the area.