It’s not uncommon for us to spend holidays out photographing somewhere. Depending on where we are – finding good food can be a challenge. In December 2007, we spent some time at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Smyrna, Delaware. We knew our biggest food challenge was going to be finding breakfast in Dover, Delaware on Christmas morning. We really didn’t want to have Christmas breakfast at a hotel breakfast bar.

On the afternoon of the 24th – we spotted the Hollywood Diner – with a sign announcing they were open 24 hours a day. A quick check confirmed that this would include all day Christmas Day and New Years Day. Problem solved – we knew where we’d be going for breakfast.

(c) 2007 Patty Hankins

From the outside, the Hollywood Diner appeared to be an authentic old-fashioned diner. When we were seated – and started reading the menu cover (which provides some nice history on the diner), we learned that the Hollywood Diner was built by the Fodero Dining Car Company in 1954. The diner originally opened in 1955, and was one of six diners known as the Hollywood Diners of Delaware.

(c) 2007 Patty Hankins

The menu is pretty standard diner fare. Breakfast items include lots of eggs, omelets, french toast, pancakes, etc. Bill had a sausage and cheese omelet. My french toast was very good – nice thick bread, lots of egg in the dipping batter.

The Hollywod Diner is located at 123 N. Dupont Highway in Dover, Delaware. They are open 24 hours a day.

We’ve found our breakfast spot for when we’re at Bombay Hook. I’m already looking forward to our next visit (to both Bombay Hook and the Hollywood Diner.)