After being shown to our table (we did have to wait 15 mins as they were so busy) our waitress introduced herself and she continued to be friendly throughout or lunchtime visit, the menu transported me to 1950's America and the location amongst the hustle and bustle of Christmas shoppers enhanced the atmosphere.
The strawberry shake I had to start (and it's like a meal in it's own right!) was so good, not to sweet or rich but really creamy and slightly addictive - I couldn't stop slurping. I love the little bit of theatre when the waitress brings it over in the big metal jug and pours it into you old school diner glass.
I went for the Classic Hotdog, Mario opted for the Slick Dog (severed with BBQ sauce, bacon and cheese sauce) and then we shared a portion of Atomic American Fries (served with jalapeno jelly, chilli, sour cream, cheddar cheese sauce and guacamole on the side) and Onions Rings. It's all cooked fresh and you can see it being created in the open Kitchen at the back of the Diner, and all the shakes are also made to order.
As well as the awesome food, the addition of the mini jukebox on each table is a great touch, not only does it gives you some thing to do while you wait for your meal, but the 20p fee goes to charity. After much deliberation we manged to agree on Fats Domino's 'Blueberry Hill', and although I was a little skeptical it came on straight after the song that was currently playing.
If I had to find a negative about Ed's Diner it would be watching Mario wiping cheese sauce off his face on multiple occasions - there's no way you can eat a Slick Dog and, well, er, look slick.
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