Visually, it doesn't get more authentic than this. So do the regulars, bantering with waitresses who've been there forever. For better or worse, that authenticity extends to the food. Unfortunately, it also means iceberg lettuce, Wonder-ish white bread bracing the hot turkey sandwich and frozen green beans and corn. Don't expect any yuppie concessions like sprouts for your tuna sandwich, egg-white omelets or fancy versions of French toast.
Breakfasts are robust and old-fashioned, with slices of ham, eggs over easy and crusty home fries.
The following diners are making the Diner Poll available to their patrons. If you're in the area, be sure to drop on by. The 29 Tastee Diner celebrated its 50th anniversary in July 1997. The glass-block panels in the walls, the metal awnings and the big neon sign facing Lee Highway traffic convey a sense of graceful datedness that justifies the restaurant's status as a Virginia Historic Landmark. Ambiance is the strongest suit here.