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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in California: 146 restaurants
California has more Triple D stops than anywhere else. If you only hit one, make the drive to Hodad's in San Diego or Falafel's Drive-In in San Jose.
146 restaurants in California from Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, 144 open at our last check, 2 not checked yet. Top dishes by type: BBQ & meat (34), tacos & Mexican (11) and sandwiches (11). Top cities: Los Angeles (23), San Diego (15) and San Francisco (8). Newest air date: 10 July 2026.
The restaurants 146
- Scolari's Good EatsNashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich · AlamedaPlayin' Chicken · S28 E14 · 2018
- Mama Cozza'sAnaheimTried and True · S10 E2 · 2010
- Mad Greek CafeShawarma · BakerClassics · S1 E1 · 2007
- 24th Street CafeTexas chili · BakersfieldSweet, Savory and Saucy · S22 E8 · 2015
- Athena's Greek Cafe & BakeryCabbage dolmades · BakersfieldTo Bakersfield and Beyond · S22 E9 · 2015
- K C Steak HouseStuffed pork chops · BakersfieldFrom Atlantic to Pacific · S22 E6 · 2015
- Mama RoombaLatin Fried Chicken · BakersfieldFrom Atlantic to Pacific · S22 E6 · 2015
- Moo CreameryPB&B Burger · BakersfieldSweet, Savory and Saucy · S22 E8 · 2015
- Pyrenees CafeOxtail · BakersfieldTo Bakersfield and Beyond · S22 E9 · 2015
- Salty's BBQ & CateringTri tip · BakersfieldRoadtrippin' · S22 E5 · 2015
- 900 Grayson RestaurantDemon Lover Chicken and Waffles · BerkeleyTriple D Goes Tailgatin' · S8 E4 · 2010
- Chili John'sChili Over Spaghetti · BurbankChicken, Chili and Chowder · S17 E2 · 2013
- Spirito's Italian DinerRavioli · CarlsbadFrom the Heart · S17 E12 · 2013
- From Scratch RestaurantAmped-up biscuits and gravy · CarmelCross-Country Classics · S21 E3 · 2014
- Little NapoliTri-color cannelloni · CarmelFrom Standards to Standouts · S20 E4 · 2014
- GranaBraised Pork Ragu · ChicoComing Together in Cali · S29 E18 · 2019
- Sin of CortezCortez French Toast · ChicoBurger and Breakfast · S29 E19 · 2019
- The BansheePho French Dip · ChicoComing Together in Cali · S29 E18 · 2019
- The RawbarTom Kha Thai Steamer · ChicoStandout Seafood · S30 E5 · 2019
- Upper Crust Bakery & CafeBlack Bean Chili · ChicoComing Together in Cali · S29 E18 · 2019
- StreetZlan RestaurantElk GroveHand to Mouth · S43 E9 · 2026
- Rudy's Can't Fail CafeChili Cheeseburger · EmeryvilleTriple D Goes Tailgatin' · S8 E4 · 2010
- Brick & FireRoasted oysters · EurekaBig Time Bites · S19 E3 · 2014
- Café NoonerLamb plate · EurekaDynamite Duos · S19 E5 · 2014
- Paul's Live From New YorkNeapolitan-style pies · EurekaAll Things NY · S19 E2 · 2014
- Ferndale Meat Co.Italian Sausage · FerndaleGuy's Hometown Tour · S19 E1 · 2014
- Russian River PubSeared Ahi Tuna Salad · ForestvilleAmerican Cookin' · S1 E12 · 2007
- Clendenen's Cider WorksApple Cider · FortunaGuy's Hometown Tour · S19 E1 · 2014
- Paul's Coffee ShopChicken Fried Steak · Fountain ValleyYou Called It · S9 E12 · 2010
- Sabroso Mexican GrillTamales · Garden GroveCalifornia Cruisin · S20 E1 · 2014
- Jay Bee's Bar-B-QuePulled Pork · GardenaReal Deal BBQ · S2 E6 · 2007
- Catelli'sCatelli's Chicken Parmesan · GeyservilleTakeout: Home Delivery · S32 E3 · 2020
- Mambos CaféCeviche · GlendaleFamily Style · S7 E11 · 2009
- Jimtown StoreHome style chili with smoked, braised pork · HealdsburgPorktastic · S11 E13 · 2011
- Roof 106Pork belly pizza · HealdsburgWest Coast Wonders · S36 E9 · 2023
- Pablo's Tacos & BeerTorta ahogada · IndioCruisin' Coast to Coast · S35 E14 · 2022
- Chúla Artisan EateryChilaquiles · La QuintaFrom Chicken to Chiles · S35 E13 · 2022
- Schooner or LaterThe mess · Long BeachOff the Hook Specials · S2 E11 · 2008
- The Starling DinerPot roast · Long BeachOld Standards, New Styles · S20 E3 · 2014
- Annie's Soul DeliciousCajun fried rice · Los AngelesSandwiches and Soul · S42 E2 · 2025
- Baby Blues BBQPulled Pork · Los AngelesBBQ · S1 E5 · 2007
- BiergartenDrunken chicken · Los AngelesIndulgent Dishes · S22 E11 · 2015
- Black Market Liquor BarDeep Fried Fluffer-Nutter · Los AngelesChampion Chefs · S38 E3 · 2023
- Bludso's Bar & QueThe Lunch Tray · Los AngelesTakeout: Real Deal Delivery · S34 E4 · 2021
- Chichen Itza RestaurantPanuchos · Los AngelesMex to the Max · S27 E5 · 2017
- daybirdFried chicken sandwich · Los AngelesFrom Chicken to Noodles · S38 E4 · 2023
- Eastside Market Italian DeliD.A. Special · Los AngelesL.A. Eats · S17 E10 · 2013
- Fat Sal's DeliFat Jerry sandwich · Los AngelesRighteous Bites · S19 E12 · 2014
- Gloria's CaféAdobada · Los AngelesGlobetrottin' · S9 E3 · 2010
- Harold & Belle'sGumbo · Los AngelesCreole, Cold Cuts and Crepes · S25 E3 · 2016
- Jitlada RestaurantTom Yum Soup · Los AngelesSammies and Spice · S27 E12 · 2017
- La Pupusa Urban EateryPupusas · Los AngelesSloppy, Saucy and Stuffed · S37 E8 · 2023
- La TostaderiaOctopus tostadas · Los AngelesOcean Coasts and Great Lakes · S27 E6 · 2017
- Mae Malai Thai House of NoodlesBoat noodles · Los AngelesTrinidad, Thailand and Italy · S42 E1 · 2025
- Marouch RestaurantShawarma · Los AngelesDumpling-icious · S37 E11 · 2023
- Oui MelroseKhachapuri · Los AngelesFunky Flavors · S41 E12 · 2025
- Ruen PairBraised pork plate · Los AngelesSoup, Salad and Sorbet Spins · S42 E4 · 2025
- Rutt's Hawaiian CafeHawaiian Royale · Los AngelesCalifornia Cruisin · S20 E1 · 2014
- Tacos Y Birria La UnicaBirria · Los AngelesStuffed, Sandwiched and Souped · S37 E10 · 2023
- The Little Jewel of New OrleansPo'boys · Los AngelesIntercontinental Flavorfest · S22 E13 · 2015
- The OinksterBarbecued pork · Los AngelesStacked, Stuffed & Loaded · S8 E3 · 2010
- The Park's Finest BBQAnn's Cornbread Bibingka · Los AngelesL.A. Eats · S17 E10 · 2013
- The BywaterFried Green Tomatoes · Los GatosCajun, Asian, and 'Cue · S43 E7 · 2026
- North End CafféCreole meatloaf · Manhattan BeachTakeout: Bold Bites Brought Home · S32 E8 · 2020
- CommonwealthCraft Tacos · ModestoSmoked, Grilled, and Fried · S24 E13 · 2016
- Monterey Fish HouseFresh-caught oysters · MontereyCalifornia Cruisin · S20 E1 · 2014
- Rosine's RestaurantLasagna · MontereyStuffed and Twisted · S20 E2 · 2014
- Wild Plum Cafe & BistroApple pancakes · MontereyAll Day Dining · S20 E5 · 2014
- Souley VeganOkra gumbo · OaklandHot Meat and Cool Veg · S24 E11 · 2016
- Gorilla BBQPhilly Cheese Steak · PacificaBBQ & More · S5 E10 · 2009
- Gastro Grind BurgersPalm DesertStellar Sandwiches and Big-Time Burgers · S35 E15 · 2022
- Grill-a-BurgerDevil's Revenge · Palm DesertBurgers, Beef and Barbecue · S26 E13 · 2017
- The Real Italian DeliPorchetta · Palm DesertStellar Sandwiches and Big-Time Burgers · S35 E15 · 2022
- Wilma & FriedaRib melt · Palm DesertIsland and Desert · S26 E16 · 2017
- El Mirasol Cocina MexicanaChicharrones · Palm SpringsFrom Chicken to Cheesesteak · S35 E17 · 2022
- Gabino's WestPalm SpringsFrom Chicken to Cheesesteak · S35 E17 · 2022
- Sherman's Deli & BakeryTurkey pastrami · Palm SpringsTurkey, Taters and Dogs · S26 E12 · 2017
- Duarte's TavernCrab Cioppino · PescaderoLocal Flavor · S2 E4 · 2007
- Ramona CaféFried chicken cordon bleu · RamonaTotally Fried · S2 E1 · 2007
- Fab Hot DogsBald Eagle Ripper · ResedaBurgers, Tacos & Dogs · S7 E2 · 2009
- Nixtaco"Roadkill" (Smoked Pork Belly) Taco · RosevilleSloppy, Spicy, and Belly · S42 E10 · 2026
- Dad's KitchenBacon blue cheeseburger · SacramentoSoup & Sandwiches · S11 E8 · 2011
- Jamie's Bar & GrillPrime rib · SacramentoFunky Joints · S6 E1 · 2009
- Pizza Supreme BeingSacramentoCoast to Coast Creations · S43 E8 · 2026
- Spoon and ForkSweet chili spring rolls · SacramentoSandwiches, Sausage & Sweet Snacks · S42 E12 · 2026
- Tank House BBQSacramentoCajun, Asian, and 'Cue · S43 E7 · 2026
- Tasty DumplingPork dumplings · SacramentoBuns, Burgers, and Bolognese · S43 E6 · 2026
- The Golden BearPork-sausage pizza · SacramentoPub, Grub and More · S11 E1 · 2011
- PazzoRicotta Gnocchi with Artichoke · San CarlosItalian, Hawaiian and Colombian · S28 E13 · 2018
- The RefugeCheesesteaks · San CarlosMeat Lover's Paradise · S18 E2 · 2013
- AlforonSoujouk Flatbread · San DiegoInternational Infusion · S30 E7 · 2019
- Bluewater Seafood Market & GrillSea Bass Taco · San DiegoTheir Own Way · S6 E2 · 2009
- Chuy's Taco ShopShrimp a La Diabla · San DiegoBritish, Hawaiian, and Mexican · S30 E4 · 2019
- Crest CaféCreme brulee French toast · San DiegoNeighborhood Knockouts · S18 E1 · 2013
- El IndioTaquitos · San DiegoFamily Owned · S2 E9 · 2007
- Grand Ole BBQEl Borracho Beef Rib · San DiegoA World of Barbecue · S30 E2 · 2019
- Hodad'sBacon Burger · San DiegoSeaside Eats · S2 E3 · 2007
- Jo's DinerShort Rib French Dip · San DiegoBeef Bonanza · S30 E8 · 2019
- KindredGood Morning, Captain · San DiegoNot-Your-Everyday, All Day · S36 E6 · 2022
- Nutmeg Bakery & CafeLa Havana panini · San DiegoWest Coast Wonders · S36 E9 · 2023
- Pizzeria LuigiArancini · San DiegoTakeout: Tastier at Home · S32 E4 · 2020
- Shawarma GuysFattoush Chicken Shawarma Wrap · San DiegoCulinary Adventure · S36 E7 · 2022
- Sovereign ThaiFried fish · San DiegoThai, Pie and Fries · S36 E8 · 2022
- Studio DinerMonte Cristo · San DiegoOpen 24/7 · S2 E10 · 2008
- Tiger! Tiger!Shawarma-stuffed sausages · San DiegoCrazy Chicken and Twisted Burgers · S30 E6 · 2019
- Grand Harbor Seafood and Dimsum RestaurantPork buns · San FranciscoOn the Hook and In the Bun · S28 E15 · 2018
- Grubstake DinerPork Chops · San FranciscoOne of a Kind · S2 E8 · 2007
- Pica PicaArepa Beef Pabellon · San FranciscoThat's Fresh · S17 E13 · 2013
- Pier 23 CaféDungeness crab · San FranciscoFresh And Funky · S8 E10 · 2010
- Rocco's CaféBolognese · San FranciscoAll Over The Map · S6 E10 · 2009
- Señor SisigAdobo buffalo wings · San FranciscoCannoli, Fritters and Wings · S18 E4 · 2013
- The Front PorchDr. Pepper Short Ribs · San FranciscoServin' Up San Francisco · S18 E3 · 2013
- Tommy's JoyntBraised Lamb Shanks · San FranciscoLong Time Legends · S5 E5 · 2009
- AngkorFish curry · San JoseSloppy, Spicy, and Belly · S42 E10 · 2026
- El Halal AmigosBeef barbacoa · San JoseFrom Bunny Chow to Chicken Oysters · S42 E11 · 2026
- Falafel's Drive-InDeep-fried falafel · San JoseTotally Fried · S2 E1 · 2007
- Fox Tale Fermentation ProjectBlack bean burger with cashew queso · San JoseBuns, Burgers, and Bolognese · S43 E6 · 2026
- Island Taste Caribbean GrillGoat platter · San JoseFunkalicious · S43 E5 · 2026
- VietnomsChicken wings · San JoseCoast to Coast Creations · S43 E8 · 2026
- Flour HouseMezzi paccheri alla genovese · San Luis ObispoFrom Breakfast to the Boot · S40 E2 · 2024
- Mama's MeatballMeatballs · San Luis ObispoJust Like Mom · S39 E7 · 2024
- Petra Mediterranean Pizza and GrillShawarma chicken pizza · San Luis ObispoFistful of Flavor · S40 E1 · 2024
- TASTE! craft eateryLamb kofta · San Luis ObispoGrand Slam Sammy · S40 E4 · 2024
- Sol Food Puerto Rican CuisineAdobo steak sandwich · San RafaelGo-To Joints · S6 E7 · 2009
- BettinaArancini · Santa BarbaraInteresting Italian · S36 E11 · 2023
- Bossie's KitchenPot pie · Santa BarbaraSmoker, Stove and Skewer · S36 E10 · 2023
- Lito's Mexican RestaurantCarnitas with red salsa · Santa BarbaraScratch Made Classics · S13 E5 · 2011
- Norton's Pastrami & DeliPastrami dog · Santa BarbaraOld Faves, New Craves · S13 E10 · 2012
- Savoy Café & DeliTurkey fritters · Santa BarbaraOutside the Box · S13 E13 · 2012
- Secret BaoKorean Fried Chicken Bao · Santa BarbaraMeat and Sweet · S37 E2 · 2023
- Shalhoob's Funk Zone PatioChicken tacos · Santa BarbaraChicken and Ribs · S37 E1 · 2023
- The Blue OwlBlue Owl Fried Rice with Shredded Chicken · Santa BarbaraAll-Over Flavor · S36 E12 · 2023
- Aldo's Harbor RestaurantCioppino · Santa CruzTwists And Traditions · S8 E9 · 2010
- Santa Cruz DinerReubens · Santa CruzDiners Times Three · S7 E12 · 2009
- Hank's Creekside RestaurantCorned Beef Hash · Santa RosaHouse Specials · S1 E8 · 2007
- Simply Vietnam ExpressPho · Santa RosaMeaty Mashup · S29 E5 · 2018
- Taqueria MolcajetesMolcajete Mixto · Santa RosaRegional Recipes · S29 E8 · 2018
- Zoftig EateryKorean Burrito · Santa RosaFrom Big Burgers to Little Italy · S29 E4 · 2018
- Sunflower CafféLamb burger with an African twist · SonomaFrom Mozz to Matzo Balls · S11 E11 · 2011
- Gian's DeliRavioli · StocktonGreat Gear · S24 E16 · 2016
- Asian ExperiencePad Thai · TaftTo Bakersfield and Beyond · S22 E9 · 2015
- Burger Me!The Italian Stallion · TruckeeBurgers ‘n More · S9 E11 · 2010
- Jax At The TraxMeatloaf · TruckeeComfort Food With Attitude · S9 E7 · 2010
- Pete's Breakfast HousePancake burritos · VenturaPassin' The Baton · S14 E4 · 2012
- Emma Jean's Holland Burger CaféHomemade biscuits and gravy · VictorvilleRoute 66 · S2 E2 · 2007
- Putah Creek CaféWood fired pizza · WintersSignature Twists · S11 E12 · 2011
Closed since filming 53
- Meal Ticket Berkeley
- Rick & Ann's Restaurant Berkeley
- Zobo & Meester's Cathedral City
- Momona Chico
- The Spoon Trade Grover Beach
- Delancey Pizzeria & Bar Hollywood
- Café Citti (New location in Santa Rosa) Kenwood
- Loleta Cheese Shop Loleta
- At Last Café Long Beach
- Tavern on 2 Long Beach
- Beer Belly Los Angeles
- Brats Brothers Los Angeles
- Donna Jean Los Angeles
- Horse Thief BBQ Los Angeles
- Mom's Tamales Los Angeles
- Nic's On Beverly Los Angeles
- Nickel Diner Los Angeles
- Polka Restaurant & Catering Los Angeles
- South End Los Angeles
- The Golden State Los Angeles
- Bauer's 66 1/2 Modesto
- Cannery Row Brewing Company Monterey
- Loulou's Griddle In The Middle Monterey
- Eight Noodle Shop Napa
- Aunt Mary's Café Oakland
- Clove and Hoof Oakland
- Cosecha Cafe Oakland
- W.E.P.A.! at Brix 581 Oakland
- Calafia Cafe Palo Alto
- Café Rolle Sacramento
- Gatsby's Diner Sacramento
- Squeeze Inn Sacramento
- Hob Nob Hill San Diego
- Broken Record San Francisco
- CatHead's BBQ San Francisco
- Dottie's True Blue Café San Francisco
- El Nuevo Frutilandia San Francisco
- Miller's East Coast Deli San Francisco
- Nopalito San Francisco
- Q Restaurant San Francisco
- Show Dogs San Francisco
- Tee Off Bar & Grill San Francisco
- Naglee Park Garage San Jose
- Brooks Burgers SLO San Luis Obispo
- Gaffey Street Diner San Pedro
- Mac's Fish & Chip Shop Santa Barbara
- Patrick's Roadhouse Santa Monica
- Johnny Garlic's Santa Rosa
- W.O.W. – Worth Our Weight Santa Rosa
- Zazu Kitchen + Farm Sebastopol
- Cochon Volant BBQ Sonoma
- Schellville Grille Sonoma
- Giusti's Walnut Grove
Reported closed, not confirmed 2
- Boneyard Bistro Los Angeles
- NOLA on 5th San Diego
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