The Coney Island Diner is Mansfield’s oldest operating restaurant, opening in 1919 and moving to its current location in 1936.

Campus Pollyeyes – Campus Pollyeyes is the home of the world’s best stuffed breadsticks — stuffed with cheese, pizza toppings, basted with garlic butter and served with choice of sauce. Pizza, pasta, subs, salads and more. Locations:

• 440 E. Court St., Bowling Green (419) 352-9638.
• 339 S. Blanchard St., Findlay (567) 525-5539.
• 3303 Dorr St., Toledo (419) 754-7849.
• 12308 Mayfield Road, Cleveland (216) 532-2160.

Camp Washington Chili – Cincinnatians have been going to Camp Washington Chili for their chili fixes since 1940. While their secret chili recipe speaks for itself, there are other ingredients that help make this the premier chili parlor in Cincinnati. In addition to chili, enjoy coneys, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and breakfast. 3005 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati (513) 541-0061.

Canal Wigwam – The Canal Wigwam has been in continuous operation since 1899, serving breakfast and lunch every day. Daily specials like meat loaf, chicken noodles, Marzetti and all-you-can-eat walleye keep customers coming back. 4 S. High St., Canal Winchester (614) 837-0202.

Carl’s Townhouse – This retro diner-style restaurant serves up double cheeseburgers, fish sandwiches and blueberry pie along with BLTs, onion rings, waffles, biscuits and other home-cooked comfort food. 95 W. Second St., Chillicothe (740) 773-1660. Connect on Facebook.

Charlie’s Dog House Diner – This tiny restaurant is famed for The Cleveland Dog — 100 percent Vienna beef topped with stadium mustard and chopped onions. It also has a full breakfast and lunch menu as well as ice cream shakes, malts and floats. 2102 Brookpark Road, Cleveland (216) 661-4873. Connect on Facebook.

Check Please Restaurant & Cafe – Check Please is an Ohio Proud, clean eating restaurant with a completely customizable menu with breakfast and lunch options, and many choices for coffee, tea and specialty drinks. 597 Main St., Grafton (440) 926-0794.

Chef-O-Nette Restaurant – Chef-O-Nette is an Upper Arlington tradition since 1955, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to generations of customers. Chef-O-Nette is home to one of the very first drive-thrus in the nation, and it’s still in operation today. 2090 Tremont Center (614) 488-8444.

Cherry Street Pub – Located in an early 1900s former saloon in downtown Lancaster, Cherry Street Pub has a spirited variety of sandwiches, mac and cheese combos, salads, brunch items, pub grub and more. 202 N. Cherry St., Lancaster (740) 654-PUB8.

Chloe’s Diner – Chloe’s Diner has the best sliders and breakfast in Massillon. Their sliders are prepared with fresh ground beef, caramelized onions and dill pickles. They’re the perfect size to grab and go or pair with their famous milkshakes. Inside the restaurant, you can eat amid classic cars, petroliana and lots of neon signs and other memorabilia from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. 112 First St. NE, Massillon (330) 880-0104.

Clay’s Cafe was established in 1934 in Hebron.

Clay’s Café – Clay’s Cafe started out as Cummins Ice Cream in 1934. In 1979, the Clay family took over the business and today, the second generation of the family runs this popular eatery. Offers pizza, stromboli, subs, sandwiches, burgers, ice cream and more. 808 W. Main St. (US 40), Hebron (740) 929-2529.

The Clay Haus – The Clay Haus serves fine German and American cuisine in an historic restaurant that dates from 1812-1820. The original business probably began as a stop on the Zane’s Trace highway that connected the National Road with the Ohio River. 123 W. Main St., Somerset (740) 743-1326.

Club 185 – Club 185 is an authentic neighborhood bar in business since 1954. Located in German Village, Club 185 features a menu of quality casual comfort food and full bar. 185 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus (614) 228-3904. Other locations owned by this group include Little Palace Bar & Restaurant, 240 N. Fourth St., and The Rossi Kitchen & Bar, 895 N. High St.

Coleman’s Fish Market – If you like seafood, it’s worth the trip to Wheeling, W.Va., where Coleman’s has been serving fresh hand-fileted fish sandwiches since 1914. And that’s not all. This seafood restaurant has clams, crab, shrimp, oysters and chicken along with fries, sides and an array of soups including oyster stew, clam chowder, alligator soup, lobster bisque and shrimp/sausage gumbo. You can also take fresh seafood to prepare at home with a vast array of seafood choices in their Fish Case. 2226 W. Market St., Wheeling, W.Va. (304) 232-8510.

Concord Family Restaurant – Enjoy all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner at Concord Family Restaurant. The extensive menu fresh produce, USDA inspected choice beef, independently inspected seafood, GMO and hormone free eggs and chicken. 9853 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor (440) 853-1433.

Coney Island Diner – American diner with breakfast served all day, famous for their coneys and pea salad. The Coney Island Diner is Mansfield’s oldest operating restaurant, opening in 1919 and moving to its current location in 1936. 98 N. Main St., Mansfield (419) 526-2669. Connect on Facebook.

The Cottage Restaurant – This classic American restaurant in the village of Hanover, just east of Newark, serves breakfast all day, a huge variety of burgers and sandwiches, dinner entrees and daily specials like meat loaf, sopapillas, ham loaf and baked steak. 2710 W. High St., Newark (Hanover) (740) 763-3636.

Crabill’s Hamburger Shop – Crabill’s Hamburger Shop has been serving its original hamburgers from a tiny shop in Urbana since 1927. Five generations of the family have been carrying on the tradition of serving burgers, hotdogs, drinks and pies. 727 Miami Street, Urbana (937) 653-5133.

Cruiser’s Diner – Cruiser’s Diner features breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, appetizers, salads, soups, cakes and pies made to order. 155 Stern Road, Seaman (937) 386-3330. Connect on Facebook.

Culp’s Cafe – Culp’s Cafe is a brand new restaurant in Carillon Historical Park that honors the original cafe and soda fountain in business from 1902 to 1960. Culp’s Cafe offers delicious breakfast platters, sandwiches, soups, salads, chicken & waffles, and classic soda fountain favorites. For a truly unique experience dine in the restored 1903 Barney & Smith Interurban railcar. 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton (937) 293-2841.

Daisy’s Diner – Diner serving home-cooked breakfast, brunch and lunch. 3 W. Church St., Newark (740) 349-5099. Connect on Facebook.

Delaney’s Diner – Delaney’s Diner is a local chain with several locations in central Ohio. Serves breakfast, lunch and brunch menu including exclusive pasta items. Locations:

• 5916 Westerville Road, Westerville (614) 776-5788.
• 6150 E. Main St., Columbus (614) 626-2006.
• 674 Main St., Groveport (614) 567-7055.
• 1105 W. First Ave., Grandview Heights (coming soon).

Dashing Diner Uptown – Delicious food at great prices at this hometown diner. Serves breakfast and lunch with lots of daily specials. 16 S. Main St., Johnstown (740) 967-2710.

Der Dutchman – It’s almost unthinkable to visit Ohio’s Amish Country without tasting something good from Der Dutchman in Walnut Creek or one of the other locations in the Dutchman Hospitality Group. Der Dutchman opened in Walnut Creek in 1969, serving comfort food like broasted chicken, roast beef, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy and pie. Warm rolls and honey butter on the table are standard. Restaurants in the Ohio-based chain also include Berlin Farmstead, Dutch Valley in Sugarcreek, and Der Dutchman Restaurants in Bellville and Plain City. Locations include in-store bakeries. 4985 SR 515, Millersburg (330) 893-2981.

Diane’s Restaurant – Diane’s Restaurant serves home cooking on Cincinnati’s westside, with breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items including salads, hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, croissants, homestyle meals and much more. 1951 Anderson Ferry Road, Cincinnati (513) 451-6500.

Dianna’s Restaurant & Deli — Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and baked goods. Huge menu variety and daily specials. 2853 E. Harbor Road, Port Clinton (419) 732-2200; 3002 Milan Road, Sandusky (419) 625-9100. Connect on Facebook.

Diner 23 – Enjoy a full line of favorite breakfast (served all day) and lunch menu items at Diner 23 in Waverly, a classic ’50s style diner. Specialties are several varieties of smash burgers and fries. 300 W. Emmitt Ave., Waverly (740) 941-1144. Connect on Facebook.

Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace – Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace serves Vienna Beef, vegan and vegetarian hot dogs, cold beer and drinks, with dozens of ways to enjoy your hot dog. 248 S. Fourth St. and 2036 N. High St., Columbus, 6665 Huntley Road B, Worthington, also at Ohio Stadium, Huntington Park, Lower.com Field and Hollywood Casino.

DK Diner – DK Diner is known for its extensive selection of homemade donuts, as well as donut sandwiches, pancakes made with donut batter and much more on its breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. 1715 W. Third Ave., Grandview Heights (614) 488-5160.

Dodson’s on Broadway – Dodson’s has a full menu from pizza to breakfast, lunch and dinner items with “home cooking that warms the heart.” Breakfast served all day. 313 W. Broadway St., New Lexington (740) 342-1100.

Dog Daze Gourmet Hot Dogs – Gourmet hot dogs from Peter’s Original (chili, onion, mustard) to The Politician (Just a plain old weenie). 5808 Fulton Drive NW, Canton (330) 497-3647. Connect on Facebook.

Don’s Downtown Diner – Serves lunch and dinner with big burgers and sandwiches, sides, salads and appetizers. Both outside and indoor seating. 208 S. Main St., Bellefontaine (937) 599-4444. Connect on Facebook.

Doug’s Classic 57 Diner – A 50’s-style diner in operation for over 50 years serving breakfast, burgers and more. Doug’s started as a Stewarts Root Beer drive-in and they still serve Stewarts on tap today. Throughout the summer the diner hosts car cruise-ins — bring your own street rod or stop by to see some of the best in the area. 2031 S. Rockhill Ave., Alliance (330) 821-2887.

The Downtown Exchange – The Downtown Exchange, located in a revitalized 1880s downtown building, combines a food hall, coworking space and private meeting rooms. The building housed the Jupiter Discount Store for many years and most recently was an antique mall. Vendors include Bee Sweet Desserts & Eats, Chapman’s Coffee House, Gypsy Pizza, Hayai Hibachi, Hot Mess, The Lucky Jupiter Bar, Rittberger BBQ & Deli, Tacology, Taste of Greece and Zane’s Bites. 527 Main St., Zanesville (740) 683-5841.

Dutch Valley Restaurant – This Amish-style restaurant just east of Sugarcreek is owned and operated by the Dutchman Hospitality Group. The massive restaurant includes a buffet, gift shop, bakery and banquet rooms that can accommodate up to 240 persons. In addition, on the same campus are Dutch Valley Gifts, Dutch Valley Market, the Carlisle Inn and the Ohio Star Theatre. 1343 Old Route 39 NE, Sugarcreek (330) 852-4627.

East Main Kitchen & Coffee – “Comfort Food With a Twist.” East Main Kitchen & Coffee offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items including fried mush, shrimp and grits, sandwiches and wraps, soup, salad, steaks, roast beef, chicken, chops and seafood. 108 E. Main St., Baltic (330) 897-9065.

Eclectic Diner & Sweeterie – Delicious, fresh, local food for breakfast and lunch in an authentic diner setting. 755 US 23 N., Suite G, Delaware (740) 417-9044. Connect on Facebook.

Eddie’s Grill has been a summer tradition at Geneva-on-the-Lake since 1950.

Eddie’s Grill – Eddie’s Grill has been a summer tradition for locals and vacationers at Geneva-on-the-Lake since 1950. Enjoy burgers, chili, their famous Slovenian recipe hotdogs, fries, root beer, milkshakes and ice cream in a fun outdoor atmosphere. 5377 Lake Road E., Geneva-on-the-Lake (440) 466-8720.

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