As a little girl growing up reading Archie Comics, it has always been one of my dreams to visit an actual roadside diner like Pop’s Chocklit’ Shoppe. I imagined myself getting an ice cream shake, a slice of pie and a good ol’ cheeseburger as I wait by the booth.
Which is why I couldn’t pass up a chance for a visit to Peggy Sue’s 50’s Diner when we were traveling to Las Vegas. To me, it can’t get more Americana than this!
What and Where is Peggy Sue’s?
Peggy Sue’s is an original roadside diner built in the 50’s. It’s owners today reopened the diner in 1987 in an attempt to restore and preserve it in its original state.
It is 10 miles north of Barstow and halfway between California and Nevada, which was why it was the perfect stop on our road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas.
Inside Peggy Sue’s 50’s Diner
Welcome to Peggy Sue’s! Just follow the Yellow Brick Road!
I know it looks big from the outside but I just didn’t expect it to be THIS big! There were actually different areas with slightly different looks. It looks like the place was expanded over time, which would explain why there were different areas.
Before coming in, I was afraid we won’t have seats because Google said the place was packed during lunch. Well, it WAS packed but thankfully, there was still room for us!
According to their site, the owners had a great collection of vintage movie and TV memorabilia, which were obviously just perfect for the restaurant!
I may not be old enough to have nostalgia feels when I hear 50’s music and see vintage decor, but I certainly appreciate (and LOVE) the whole vibe.
One of the other sections where you can dine in.
Ok, you know how it is with me: I get so excited about interiors and themed restaurants (remember the Hello Kitty Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong?) But I know some of you wanna know about the food, right? So, here goes!
The Food
It’s your typical Americana diner! Burgers, onion rings, roast beef, mashed potatoes, sundaes, shakes and of course, pie!
I’m trying to cut down on sweets so I’m sorry I wasn’t able to try this pie! It looks so delicious though. Huhu.
My brother and dad both got milkshakes though and I took a sip. Heehee. SOO sweet but SOO good. I felt so guilty after. Haha.
Also, I had absolutely forgotten how HUGE American serving was. I most definitely was not physically capable of devouring this entire plate on my own in one seating. We all forgot, and so we all ordered our own plates. Lesson learned. After this, we all split our dishes whenever we would eat out.
I got the Hot Roast Beef Sandwich with Mashed Potato and it was pretty good.
This is the Peggy Sue’s special: 50’s style cheeseburger.
And our awesome server, Juliet who looks super fab and retro!
Had a lot of leftovers, huhu. These petite Asians didn’t so well. Ok, by petite, I meant excluding my dad okay, because he is most def not petite! Hahaha. 😀 Love you dad!
5 & Dime Store: Gift Shop and Old Fashioned Booths
After our (very) heavy lunch, we made our way to the 5 & Dime store, which has a nice collection of vintage-inspired items. Get your Route 66, Elvis, Betty Boop and I Love Lucy merchandise here!
Super cute Ice Cream Shoppe! This is the part that reminded me most about Archie’s Pop’s!! Love it.
And you can even find some old fashioned bottled sodas here!
The Overall Experience
If you’re into that whole 50’s Americana vibe, this is your place. Cool interiors, good food and interesting overall. For me, it’s such a worthwhile stop to make when you’re driving from LA to Vegas!
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Disclaimer: This is tagged under both Las Vegas and Los Angeles even though it was technically in neither cities because as mentioned, this was a stop we took from LA on the way to Vegas.
37 Comments
Nancy
December 11, 2017 at 11:21 amI didn’t know something like this still exists! I definitely need to give this place a visit the next time I decide to go on a road trip to Vegas! I like how old school this place looks and it legit gives that 50’s vibe. The food looks delicious as well! Glad you enjoyed your experience here!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 11, 2017 at 2:55 pmYes you should definitely visit next time you go!! I really enjoyed it!
Jane
December 11, 2017 at 2:59 pmSuch a fun place! You guys look so cute!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 11, 2017 at 4:25 pmThanks Jane, it really was fun!
Vivian
December 11, 2017 at 6:50 pmWow this is such a wonderful place! Super cute!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 11, 2017 at 8:20 pmYes it’s really such a cute place!
Jennifer
December 12, 2017 at 1:15 amThis diner is so cool!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 12, 2017 at 10:05 amIt really is!
Carly
December 12, 2017 at 2:37 amThat diner is so cute! I’m glad you got to live your childhood dream. So fun!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 12, 2017 at 10:05 amYes it was so much fun! Thanks Carly!
Mercy
December 12, 2017 at 11:38 amI’m an Archie reader too and yea this is a reminiscent of the comics setting, so cute and vintage, love it. We didn’t drive from Vegas to LA so we never has this chance but it would have been cool and I would definitely stop by here.
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 13, 2017 at 7:07 pmYes it’s super like Archie comics right? Hehehe I loove it!
Nina
December 12, 2017 at 6:55 pmSuch a fun place ! Lovely pictures !
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 13, 2017 at 6:15 pmThanks Nina it was super fun!
Amanda
December 13, 2017 at 2:47 amThe atmosphere of this diner is so cute!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 13, 2017 at 6:16 pmIt’s really nice!
Katya
December 13, 2017 at 4:18 amI so much love this type of ambiance. Vintage, cool and of course it takes you back. Reminds me of TGIF all the time.
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 13, 2017 at 6:17 pmHaha yeah, the ambience is awesome.
Cris
December 14, 2017 at 3:59 amGorgeous place and the food looks amazing. What an experience! Thanks for sharing babe.
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 14, 2017 at 8:41 amIt really was something else!!
Kim
December 14, 2017 at 8:42 pmOmg this diner looks so cool! It reminds me of the movies. Loving the retro vibes!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 15, 2017 at 9:35 amIt’s so cute!
Rubi
December 15, 2017 at 10:18 amThis looks like such a fun diner Sheena!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 15, 2017 at 7:33 pmIt really was such a fun diner!
Miki
December 17, 2017 at 9:43 pmOMG I love spots like these. I’d definitely pop in. So cute!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 17, 2017 at 11:42 pmRight? Super love it as well!
Colleen
December 18, 2017 at 2:39 amI love little places like this!! this looks so cool
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 18, 2017 at 1:12 pmIt really was!
Susie | Mile High Dreamers
December 18, 2017 at 6:22 amHaha this is definitely all American diner vibes! Such a fun experience, especially down in Vegas. But yes, our portion sizes are RIDICULOUS! But at least you got to enjoy the fun decor while trying to dominate that plate!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 18, 2017 at 1:12 pmIt was too much for me! Haha the portion sizes are really insane!
Britney
December 18, 2017 at 8:03 amThis is so cool! I’ve never been to a retro diner, but I’ve always wanted to. I love the aesthetic! We literally have no diners near where I live except for chains like Waffle House, IHop, etc. I’ve always been hoping for a unique diner to open up nearby, but I won’t hold my breath. I don’t travel a lot, so my hope of visiting one somewhere else is probably unlikely too.
Sheena Sy Gonzales
December 18, 2017 at 1:12 pmSame here, it was such a treat to be in an actual diner!!
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January 5, 2018 at 10:10 pmi like your happy family
Sheena Sy Gonzales
January 6, 2018 at 8:45 amThank you!
kali
January 30, 2018 at 4:08 amthat place looks crazy!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
January 30, 2018 at 1:12 pmIt’s a really nice place!!
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December 3, 2019 at 9:33 pmSuch a fun place ,and i love to try Hot Roast Beef Sandwich with Mashed Potato too.