Karen's Diner Is Bringing Good Food And Bad Moods To Cleveland, And The Staff Is NOT Happy About It
By Nikki Rhoades|Published April 19, 2023
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Service with a smile is so last century. Now, good food and a bad attitude can make your dining experience. Ah, you’re confused. Let me step back a bit. Karen’s Diner is an Australian dining concept that’s gone viral. Here, the food is great, but the service is awful. And it’s hilarious. The goal is simple: sit down, shut up, and eat your food. Wait for the sass, the colorful language, the forced fun, and the staff will get around to serving you when they feel like it. These guys have over 1.5 billion views on TikTok, as the concept is actually a lot funnier in practice than it sounds. And if you’re wishing you could try Karen’s Diner in Cleveland, you’re in luck… this dining concept is going on tour, and it’s an experience you won’t soon forget!
Karen's Diner has built its unique dining experience around a colorful ambiance and even more colorful language.
Bad words. Bad service. Good food. Karen's Diner is an international dining sensation, and it's built around saying what you're thinking. During a single visit, you might encounter sneers, middle fingers, mocking, and more from the staff. Unlike most restaurants, you're supposed to expect that here!
Unlike most wait staff, these guys have absolutely no patience for your antics... and they'll let you know that.
For a taste of what each experience is like, you can follow Karen's Diner on Facebook. The staff is famously deadpan, but you'll find yourself laughing throughout the entire ordeal.
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The concept is hilarious in execution... it's one big act, and it's absolutely giggle-worthy.
Still confused? Check out this video to see their service in action... it's kind of inaction, actually, because sometimes getting what you want is a bit like pulling teeth. You might be booed, insulted, and mocked... but it's an experience like no other.
October 21 and 22, this cool dining concept is coming to Cleveland. You can buy your tickets now, or you can start thinking about which friend you're going to bring along and victimize. Do you have an aunt that's constantly rude to wait staff? Now's your chance to turn the tables.
Advanced tickets for this experience (rated one star by Karen herself) are available for $47, and there are a few house rules to keep in mind.
While undeniably bitter in attitude, there are some rules to keep in mind. Slurs, body-shaming, sexual harassment, food fights, and vandalism are not tolerated. You aren't expected to be on your best behavior, but you can't be hateful.
The experience includes burgers, fries, a drink, and a heaping pile of their signature brand of sass. This event is almost guaranteed to sell out, so be sure to buy your tickets in advance. October will be here before you know it, and you'll want to brag to your friends about being berated.
Mark your calendars, because this is a one-of-a-kind dining experience you won't want to miss. October 21 and 22, 2023 will bring a different vibe to Cleveland. Get ready for bad service and great food, because this experience will truly be unforgettable.
Experiencing Karen’s Diner in Cleveland is going to be truly unique… there’s no concept in town quite like this! (Although some of you have very strong opinions about local restaurants.) Gather your friends, find an unsuspecting victim, or plan a first date like no other… this pop-up event will set a fun scene.
