Adventure is always waiting for you in the near ghost town of Goldfield, Nevada. Full of dilapidated buildings and tons of history, you could spend days seeing all that this ex-mining town has to offer. In the meantime, you’re bound to work up an appetite. Goldfield may be a ghost town, but it turns out there are some pretty good eats to be found here too! Stop by this quaint family-owned diner for some excellent home cooking in a friendly environment. This lovely restaurant is well worth a stop during your travels.
The living ghost town of Goldfield, Nevada doesn’t contain a ton of amenities, but there is one place you can grab a delicious homestyle meal—The Dinky Diner.
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Featuring a sign out front that says “Great Home Cooking”, you can bet your bottom dollar that some good eats await you here. The diner is definitely quaint and the interior isn’t much to write home about, but the food definitely leaves an impression.
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The Dinky Diner is a lovely little slice of authentic Americana. The menu is comprised of your typical diner-style dishes, including sandwiches, salads, burgers, hot dogs, and more.
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However, the breakfast really is the highlight of this lovely eatery. Served from 7:00 am to noon, they boast a wide variety of breakfast dishes. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty omelet, hearty egg breakfast, or a stack of pancakes, this place is bound to hit the spot.
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All food is made-to-order and served piping hot, straight off the grill. You open-air kitchen is actually in perfect view of the dining area, giving this place a very cozy small-town feel.
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Since it’s the only restaurant in town (which has a population of 250), the Dinky Diner can definitely be packed at times. However, it’s well worth the wait. In fact, eating here is much more than grabbing a quick meal—it’s like experiencing a little piece of Goldfield living.
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Don’t forget to snag yourself a Dinky Diner souvenir before you leave. They’ve got coffee mugs, t-shirts, and hats for sale near the register to remind you of your visit to one of Nevada’s most unique little towns.
Erinn Barker/Google You’ll find Dinky Diner at 323 Crook Ave, Goldfield, NV 89013. They are open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays.
Don’t you just love coming across a humble family-owned diner like this one? There’s something extra special about these types of places. Check out this list of 12 Amazing Small-Town Restaurants In Nevada for more hidden gems like this one.
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You’ll find Dinky Diner at 323 Crook Ave, Goldfield, NV 89013. They are open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday and closed on Sundays.
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