With all the planning and future decisions that must be made all the time, it can be nice to take a step back from life and enjoy a bit of the past. To remember a time when life was much simpler, and all you had to plan was what you wanted on your burger and which song to play on the jukebox. If you want a bit of simplicity back in your life, then we recommend a trip to the oldest diner in Florida for a welcomed trip down memory lane.

Angel’s Dining Car in Palatka, Florida is the oldest diner in the state.
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Still a local favorite year after year, Angel’s Dining Car brings families together to enjoy a little slice of history.
TripAdvisor JFGainesville
Angel’s is the type of place where you can grab a good old-fashioned burger, a hot breakfast plate, a side of onion rings, and of course, hand-spun milkshakes.
TripAdvisor Gayle S.
There aren’t too many restaurants in Florida where you can find counter service anymore.
TripAdvisor JFGainesville
Angel’s Dining Car was opened in 1932 and is now the oldest continuously operating diner in Florida.
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From the outside, Angel’s looks like a retro-styled, side-of-the-road diner with a stainless steel skin and bright, vivid colors.
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Inside, you’ll find diners tucked into small booths, at tiny tables, or sitting at the counter ready for a fresh cheeseburger, piled high.
TripAdvisor JFGainesville
The food at Angel’s Dining Car is what you might expect from a diner, with traditional breakfasts and double cheeseburgers straight off the grill…
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…however, there are other unique menu options too, like pork chops, gizzards, frog legs, catfish, and more.
TripAdvisor Tom B.
But perhaps it is the desserts that keep bringing people back for more — hand-spun milkshakes and fresh ice cream sundaes that will take you back in time.
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Visit Angel’s Dining Car for a unique experience that surely the entire family will love.
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The address for Angel’s Dining Car is 209 Reid St., Palatka, FL 32177. The hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. To find out more information about this retro diner, visit their Facebook Page.

Meanwhile, if you’re headed through Palatka, Florida and want a little bit of adventure, take a look at Ravine Gardens State Park.

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