I was organising a surprise party for Hamsley's birthday with some friends, and scratched my head at where to have it. I knew he had wanted to return to Misty's for a meal; so I scratched my head no longer, and picked up the phone to make a booking.
I can't remember American diners very well. I was only about 10 years old when I went to America. I can still vaguely remember the diner near Disneyland we ate at a few times. It had the same kind of retro decor Misty's has, most likely less on the pink side though.
It was a lovely day. We sat inside, looking out onto the deck with the open doors providing a nice breeze. The menu was extremely comprehensive; about 8-10 pages long if I remember correctly. Thus making it very hard to decide on what to eat. All day breakfast is available. I was a bit disappointed I couldn't find the thick shakes on the menu, as I had looked online and drooled over a few milky options. I could have asked but I opted for something less thick and shaky. You can view the menu online here.
Welch's Grape Soda and A & W Root Beer - $3.10 each
Hamsley and I decided to get into the full American spirit and get some beverages from the motherland. I went for the grape soda, which tasted like grape flavoured hubba bubba bubble gum. I've been craving another can ever since.
Western and Bacon Burger
Grilled burger, sauteed mushrooms, smokey BBQ sauce, mayo, 2 slices of cheese, round roll, and finished off with an onion ring.
Veggie Burger
Grilled veggie pattie with assorted fresh veggies, cheese, soy sauce and pickle
Grilled veggie pattie with assorted fresh veggies, cheese, soy sauce and pickle
Gourmet Fries
Fat fries with Misty's gourmet seasoning
Meatball Sub - $11.90
Grilled meatballs, homemade napoli sauce, red onions, black olives, parmesan and mozzarella cheese, baked to a golden brown bubbling sensation
Grilled meatballs, homemade napoli sauce, red onions, black olives, parmesan and mozzarella cheese, baked to a golden brown bubbling sensation
As Adrian from Food Rehab and I have come to the conclusion; you can't go past meatballs when they are on the menu. I had sussed out the menu prior to going, and I was tossing up between the meatball sub or the ribs. In the end, meatballs won. I requested my sub without olives, and it was just fantastic. Juicy meatballs, absolutely smothered in a rich, thick, flavorsome napoli sauce. I was in heaven. I usually can't get enough sauce, but this was just perfect. Just the perfect serving size too.
Tater Tots - $6.90
Crisp fried potato gems
Crisp fried potato gems
To go with my meatball sub, Hamsley suggested I get tater tots. I'd never had them before, but thought they sounded alot like standard potato gems we get in Australia. They were just so much better. Extra crispy, with a slightly different savory flavour to the usual potato gem. I regret not finishing them, as I wouldn't mind eating the rest now, as I sit back and reminisce.
Philly Cheese Steak - $19.80
Scotch fillet grilled steak, served with sauteed mushrooms and onions, mayo, melted cheese and lettuce on a roll with chilli fries.
Scotch fillet grilled steak, served with sauteed mushrooms and onions, mayo, melted cheese and lettuce on a roll with chilli fries.
Apart from Twinkies, you can buy a selection of famous American candy, also available at the USA Food Store.
Good service, Misty even came up to our table to check if everything was okay. I thought it was cute how every dish had an American flag. With such an extensive menu, I will be back; for sure.
Must. Get. There!
USA Foods is good for the mega processed snacky stuff, but you need to go out for killer fries and root beer!