Old 45 Records Line The Walls Of Ohio’s Southside Diner And It Will Take You Back

Southside Diner in Mount Vernon, Ohio, offers a nostalgic dining experience with 50s and 60s memorabilia and classic diner food.

There's nothing like a hearty meal from a nostalgic diner to hit the spot. Here in Ohio, we have several old-fashioned drive-ins and restaurants that are perfect for a fun meal out with the family or some friends. Southside Diner in Mount Vernon is a 50s and 60s themed eatery that's a best kept secret for locals and a pleasant surprise to visitors.

Welcome to Southside Diner, where all your memories from the 1950s and 1960s are revived.

If you like your meals served with a side of nostalgia, this is the place for you.

Pick a seat next to your favorite 45. The records line the walls and bring back fond memories of decades past.

You can visit Monday - Saturday from 5:45 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Throughout the restaurant, you'll find all kinds of old time memorabilia, including vintage cameras.

Take your time going down Memory Lane.

On the menu, you'll find all the diner classics, including burgers, loaded fries and coleslaw.

Southside Diner is also open on Sundays from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Mayor you're in the mood breakfast. That's perfectly OK. That's plenty of options.

As an added bonus, a complementary coffee or hot tea is served with breakfast until 11 a.m.

Before leaving, be sure to check out this mini general store attached to the diner. There's plenty of retro candy and baked goods to take home.

Have you ever dined at Southside Diner before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more delicious and nostalgic restaurants in Ohio, check out our previous article: 11 Nostalgic Restaurants In Ohio Where Dining Is A Blast From The Past.

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