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Order up: with a side of waffles. The best diner signs don’t just list specials; they set the tone, turning steam-from-the-griddle mornings into running gags.

Between neon promises and chalkboard zingers, these 20 signs prove that a good line can wake you up faster than coffee or a good meal.

1. Gary’s not kidding!

A whiteboard sign at a restaurant lists in colorful markers that the staff does not enjoy serving drunk, high, obnoxious, nasty, or impatient customers, asking them to eat elsewhere instead.
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2. “Please, lower your expectations”

A black stand at a restaurant entrance displays several signs, including "PLEASE WAIT TO BE SEATED," "NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK," and signs reminding customers to be respectful to staff and not be easily offended.
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3. Maybe you’ll get fries, maybe we’re closed

A diner entrance with shiny metal doors, a "Sorry We're Closed" sign on the left, and a large "OPEN" sign with a partial phone number on the right. The facade features red, white, and blue stripes.
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4. Just pretend it’s 1995

A pig-shaped chalkboard sign reads, "We do not have WiFi. Talk to each other. Pretend it's 1995," hanging on a red wall above a pink pool noodle.
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5. A free puppy wouldn’t be so bad

A black and white sign reads: "Unattended children will be given espresso and a free puppy," displayed on a wooden surface with a reflection of a café interior in the glass.
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6. Today’s soup: Margaritas with ice croutons

A chalkboard sign outside a restaurant reads: “It’s HOT out! Soup of the day: Margaritas with ice croutons.” The sign features decorative borders and an illustration of a margarita glass.
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7. Full training will be given!

A sidewalk chalkboard sign reads: "WANTED CUSTOMERS: No experience req'd. Full training will be given. Please apply at the bar! Sense of humor & love of beer is essential.
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8. Don’t know if the fish are happy

A chalkboard sign reads “Fish are Friends AND FOOD!” in colorful writing. Below, a friendly cartoon shark and two small fish are drawn with chalk, surrounded by seaweed.
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9. Bring a life jacket, just in case

A teal sign with bold white letters reads: "We reserve the right to throw you in the ocean." The sign is on a teal wall.
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10. Those are some interesting rules

A diner sign reads: "THE TWO UNWRITTEN RULES OF LIFE" with numbers "1." and "2." below, both blank. The letter "R" in "RULES" is misaligned. A tan building with a sloped roof is in the background.
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11. “We apologize for your slightly elongated life span”

A sign reads: "NO SMOKING IN THIS AREA. WE APOLOGIZE FOR YOUR SLIGHTLY ELONGATED LIFE SPAN." It is posted on a white pillar near plants and a street.
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12. “We are open for take-out”, or whatever

Storefront window with printed signs taped on glass, reading out of order: "WE TAKE FOR OPEN ARE OUT." The interior of a restaurant is visible through the glass.
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13. No pants? Really?

A glass door with a sign reading "NO SHIRT NO SHOES NO PANTS NO SERVICE" in bold letters. The door is set in an orange wall and has several small stickers near the handle.
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14. “Don’t tip the cows, tip us!”

A metal tip bucket with a handwritten sign that says, “TIPPING: bad for cows, good for us! :) Thank You!” sits on a counter. A peacock feather is behind the bucket.
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15. Be a Weiss and Noble man

A chalkboard sign reads, “A WEISS man buys himself a beer, A NOBLE man buys one for his friend,” with a drawing of a beer mug above the text. Beer steins are visible in the background.
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16. And we all want a great story, don’t we?

A sidewalk chalkboard sign reads, "ALCOHOL! Because no great story started with someone eating a salad. :)" The sign features colorful drawings of drinks and is displayed outside a building.
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17. Does bad pizza actually exist?

A sidewalk sign reads: "COME AND TRY THE WORST PIZZA ONE GUY ON TRIP ADVISOR EVER HAD IN HIS LIFE." The sign stands on a concrete sidewalk near a street.
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18. “We are fully vegan”

A black chalkboard sign on a sidewalk reads "ENTRANCE This way. WE ARE FULLY VEGAN" in colorful text, with playful comments about vegan food and the restaurant’s social media handles at the bottom.
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19. Eat all you take!

A sign reads: "Take all you can eat, but eat all you take." It states that yesterday’s wastage was 45 kg, which could feed 180 people. The Tata Consultancy Services logo is displayed at the bottom.
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20. “I’ll have a lamp with fries, please”

A menu sign behind a glass counter lists: "Lamp, Pork, Calamari, Shrimp, Fries." The word "Lamp" appears to be a humorous spelling mistake.
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