First A little history:
This former 1936 Worcester Lunch Car, Serial #723, is still very viable at 87 Church Street. Known previously by most Whitin Machine Works workers during the 1940’s, 1950’s as Pat’s (Duggans) Diner, and in the 1960’s as Sully’s (Sullivans) Diner, and then as Barbara’s Place and the 87 Diner, and finally as Peg Gagner’s (Peg’s) Diner today, it is certainly best described as “a step back in time”. It still has its original floor and tables and booths, although its counter top has been changed. Having 10 stools and 4 booths, twenty four persons can be seated comfortably at any one time.
Our Experience
Yes it is Worcester diner but all the unique qualities of a worcester diner are pretty much gone. It still has its original floor and tables and booths, although its counter top has been changed to a formica top that is pretty blah. And why would you cover the outside of a worcester diner with Vinyl siding - so much for historical preservation.
That being said the diner charm was still there - it was definitely a local hangout where everybody knew your name. Small, friendly and inexpensive.
Overall counter, food prep area and menu board look the same:
Food was simple and okay but not great. It was fine but we all felt that not much additional preparation was done there including the hash and baked beans. Can to grill to plate.
This month's diner queens in front of Vinyl sided Peg's Diner - boy do they look good.
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