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Daily Life - Diner & Kitchen Lingo
Here you will find slang from diner and kitchen lingo, capturing terms used in restaurants, food prep, and the everyday language of cooks and servers.
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hockey puck
[noun]
a very well-done or overcooked burger
Ex: I ordered medium , but they served a hockey puck.
greasy spoon
[noun]
a small, inexpensive diner, often serving fried or simple food
Ex: They stopped at a greasy spoon for lunch .
quick-and-dirty
[noun]
a cheap, simple, or no-frills eatery
Ex: They stopped at a quick-and-dirty for a late-night snack.
bed and breakfast
[phrase]
a small hotel or guesthouse that provides the residents with a resting place and breakfast
Ex: After a long day of sightseeing, they returned to the bed and breakfast for a restful night’s sleep.
in the weeds
[phrase]
overwhelmed by too many customer orders
Ex: He was in the weeds trying to serve everyone.
to put wheels on it
[phrase]
to prepare a carry-out order
Ex: Don't forget to put wheels on it before delivery.
sunny-side up
[Adjective]
(of a fried egg) cooked on one side without flipping
Ex: Sunny side up eggs look great on a burger.
with the works
[phrase]
having all the standard toppings or extras, especially on a sandwich
Ex: Don't forget to make it with the works.
Taco Tuesday
[noun]
a tradition of eating tacos on Tuesdays, sometimes promoted by restaurants
Ex: Everyone enjoys Taco Tuesday specials.
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