We just went to Arnold’s for lunch and I was pleasantly surprised! The food was typical American diner food but was delicious! The chicken wings were so tender and the burgers were huge! The retro diner interior makes for a neat atmosphere and if you can get a booth seat next to the window there is a lovely view of the busy road and mountains
I love the Americana trend that has seen a wave of fifties-style diners open in NZ. Arnold's is definitely one of the best and you have to wonder if they borrowed that name from the TV show Happy Days, I kept expecting to find Richie or the Fonz hiding in there somewhere. Anyway, the food is awesome American-style hot dogs, burgers and pancakes etc but the stand outs are the amazing milkshakes, I loved the strawberry and could easily drink two!
Arnold's Diner is where it's at if you want that traditional all-American diner experience. And of course that means that do a lip-smackingly good, succulent prime Hereford beef burger sandwiched in a soft, chewy bun. I love the fact that they use locally sourced ingredients because fresh is always best! And although this is all about my love of burgers, I also have to recommend Arnold's legendary hot dogs - the best belly-filler after a day up the hill.