The Auburn Diner, a relatively new (2003) diner-style restaurant in Auburn, New York. Diners offer a wide range of fairly simple foods, a casual atmosphere, and, characteristically, booths served by a waitstaff and a long sit-down counter with direct service by a cook himself or herself. Many diners have extended hours, and some along highways and areas with significant shift work may stay open 24 hours. Photo by Carol Highsmith, 2018.