An historic diner near the RI/MA border is on the market.
According to a source (Gary Goldblatt) Modern Diner in Pawtucket is for sale, with a Facebook post from the East Avenue spot saying the following:
After four decades serving our community, our family has made the bittersweet decision to put Modern Diner up for sale as we prepare for retirement. This diner is more than just a restaurant — it's been our home, our passion, and a gathering place for generations of friends, families, and neighbors....What's next? Nothing changes for now! The diner will continue to operate just as it always has — with the same familiar faces and menu you've come to love.
Modern Diner, which was the first diner in the United States to go on the National Register for Historic Places, has received much in the way of praise and accolades over the years, including the Food Network including them among the top 5 diners in the U.S. for its custard French toast.
The address for Modern Diner is 364 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, 02860.
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