Question for non-Stateside readers

[neadods]

I'm looking for the name of that type of restaurant that serves fast, homestyle local food; it probably has a dish described or named "Mama's" or "Grandma's."

In America, it's the diner.
In Britain, the pub.
In France, the bistro.
In Italy, the trattoria.

What is it called in your neck of the world?

Comments

[neadods.livejournal.com]

and proximity to the interstate

Between thee and me, the only difference between a diner and a truck stop is proximity to the interstate and size of the parking lot.

[nnwest.livejournal.com]

Agreed.

[bentleywg.livejournal.com]

A diner usually doesn't have shower facilities. Truck stops often do.

[neadods.livejournal.com]

That makes a lot of sense, but took my head somewhere I didn't want it to go.