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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to 86

[Verb]

to cancel a customer's order

Ex: I had to 86 the sandwich because it was burned.

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

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.

java

[noun]

coffee

Ex: That café serves great java.

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

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.

dead

[Adjective]

lacking excitement or movement

Ex: Monday mornings are always dead at work .

to burn

[Verb]

to cook something thoroughly or to a preferred well-done state

Ex: I always burn the pizza slightly for a perfect crunch.

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