EJ's Luncheonette

This chain of upscale diners seems to have discovered the formula for success: big helpings of American comfort food at reasonable prices in bright and friendly surroundings. Families flock to EJ's, and a small sign in the entryway asking parents to fold strollers make it clear just how much of a presence kids are. The interior is like a Rockwell painting, with classic blue-and-white diner decor and an old-fashioned lunch counter. The highlight here, believe it or not, is the cereal: huge, crunchy portions of oatmeal and granola with a generous sprinkling of fresh fruit and berries. The almond- and corn-flake-encrusted French toast is another favorite. Typical diner food makes up most of the rest of the menu--burgers, chili, Buffalo wings and the like, along with peanut butter and jelly and hot dogs for the kids. And what red-blooded American child wouldn't want dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets?