The Springfield Royal Diner and Pancake House that is located near Ludlow, Vermont, was developed when Wurlitzer jukeboxes and pink '57 T-Birds were the craze of the day along with roadside diners. An extremely popular roadhouse service which provides some real old-fashioned food and some true diner fare, the Springfield Royal Diner offers comfort and affordability—what past history used to take for granted.
The first diner concept was from Walter Scott of Providence, RI in 1872 when he converted his horse-drawn freight wagon to a delivery horse-drawn diner which served mill works during the night when they could not find anything open to eat. A mobile diner, it stayed with its wheels blocked up for a steady clientele of customers, dishing out good food whenever someone would show up.
The Springfield Royal Diner has an air/conditioned diner based on this historical era, with a gift shop open with malt shop memories and bobby sock reveries. Gifts for the 1950 era lover or for the person who has everything are provided—diner furnishings with the décor of the 50s, retro gifts, and selected furniture with rare cast model cars, rare nostalgic antiques, license plates, glasses and mugs, 50s icons, memorabilia, vintage glass classic 50s showcase diner, and gift cards or certificates.
The diner has plenty of events for those who wish to participate, like sock hops or theme dances on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Fundraisers or special events are listed throughout the year for those who wish to contact them during the scheduled visit. Recently, a buffet and sports bar/night club was added to the diner and corvette museum.
