There comes a time in everyone’s life when they just really need some hash browns. And believe me, when that time comes, College Park Diner will deliver on it. 

While the diner might not look like much from the outside — it could use some new furniture and something to spice up the walls — the classic diner food and warm customer service more than make up for the exterior.

College Park Diner has a small-town vibe. Employees enthusiastically greet you upon arrival. The people who sit next to you are more than just fellow customers: They’re your neighbors.

This past winter especially, the hot chocolate was integral to surviving the freezing temperatures. Almost nothing can beat that mountain of whipped cream and chocolate syrup. Except maybe those hash browns.

It’s so rare that hash browns achieve the perfect combination of crispiness on the outside and softness on the inside. I’ve encountered limp hash browns at IHOP and burnt ones at McDonald’s, but if you’re looking for that thing you’ve been missing in your life, I can almost guarantee it’s in the hash browns they serve at College Park Diner.

And if the hash browns weren’t already an instant classic, College Park Diner’s prices are completely affordable and reasonable. It’s the perfect place to frequent on an early Sunday afternoon after sleeping in. After all, that’s what diners are for.