Jack's Famous Diner
755 Us Highway 23 N, Delaware, OH
Diner Project Score: 8

This diner found me while I was driving to Michigan and I stopped on the way back. Their grilled cheese had both Cheddar and Provolone and the fries were tasty. They also have a jukebox (even if it has cds). Worth the stop if you're nearby!

Northside Grill
1015 Broadway St, Ann Arbor, MI
Diner Project Score: 7

I've been to Northside Grill before but it was before The Diner Project was formalized. It was just recently mentioned on the Splendid Table for its potato pancakes.

If you have to wait for a table they have coffee outside.

A few of the many intangible factors: art on the wall, old jazz, coffee outside, there's a sandwich on the menu where the proceeds go to NPR.

Bomber Restaurant
306 E Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI
http://www.bomberrestaurant.net/
Diner Project Score 5 (with the new intangible factor category)

I have been wanting to go to the Bomber Restaurant for a long time. Joel and Amanda and I ventured here one morning. It was even better than I thought. All sorts of great paraphernalia on the walls. The intangible factor here being all of the bomber paraphernalia.

Tasty eggs and biscuit.

Joel suggested we add "the intangible factor" to the scoring system- something that sets a place apart, makes it unique, makes it memorable. I'll post an updated card and list sometime here.

The plaque (pictured here) outside is a nice touch.

Eat Here Now
839 Lexington Ave, New York
Diner Project Score: 7

It was raining so I didn't snap a photo.
Tasty grilled cheese and zucchini sticks. Geoff had a burger that was good as I recall.