Road Trip season is finally upon us, and with it comes a nostalgic longing for one of the East Coast’s iconic slices of Americana: the All-American Classic Diner! It’s no secret that the tristate area is home to some of the country’s best diners, bar none. So today, on National Grilled Cheese Day, we’re highlighting some of our top places to snag that melty, cheesy, buttery toasted sandwich. So be sure to add some of our picks to your road trip itinerary and snag a bite to eat at these stellar restaurants.
But first, some fun lunchtime facts to share with your passengers as you embark on your next trip!
Fun Facts About the Grilled Cheese
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The Grilled Cheese began as an open faced snack of melted cheese on one singular piece of bread during the WWII era; the classic toast-cheese-toast configuration appeared in the 1960s and is what we know and love today as the “grilled cheese!”
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One of the most expensive grilled cheese sandwiches ever sold belonged to Diana Duyser. She claimed her grilled cheese sandwich was brandished with the toasted image of the Virgin Mary; it sold for $28,000 on Ebay in 1994!
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The highest priced actually edible grilled cheese sandwich is priced at $214 from the Serendipity 3 restaurant in New York City. It features rare cheese, white truffle butter, Dom Perignon champagne, and edible gold flakes. Wow
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According to The Daily Meal, the top 5 most popular cheeses to use in a Grilled cheese are: Havarti, Manchego, Gouda, Gruyere, and the classic American Cheese Slices.
No matter how you slice it, these are some delicious fun facts!
Now let’s visit the top spots in the Greater New York Metro Area to snag a grilled cheese:
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Murray’s Cheese Bar in Queens
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MELTology Grilled Cheese in Selden
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Roast Sandwich House in Melville
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GrillCheesy in Mt Sinai
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Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks Inc in BayShore
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Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks of Farmingdale in Farmingdale
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Fat Earnie’s Cheesesteaks & Hershey’s Ice Cream Parlor in Floral Park
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Good Steer in Lake Grove
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The Hero Joint in Bay Shore
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Street to Table in Merrick
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Seventh Street Gourmet in Garden City
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Brew Cheese in Stony Brook
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Summerwind Gourmet Delicatessen and Catering in West Islip
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Hometown Heroes in West Islip
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Lion’s Den in West Islip
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Farrell’s of Brooklyn in West Islip
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Brownstones Coffee in West Islip
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Atlantis Diner in West Islip
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Earl’s Beer & Cheese in New York City
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Lamazou in New York City
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B&H Dairy in New York City
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The Blue Light Speak Cheesy in New York City
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Cheeky Sandwiches in New York City
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Sunny & Annie’s Deli in New York City
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Lox Cafe in the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City
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Tamburino’s Deli in Cedarhurst
And Be sure to check out Best of LI list for The Locally Voted Best Grilled Cheese!
