Look Back at the Last American Diner in Boulder – Roller Skates and All

With the "quirky" vibe that Boulder is known for, it's not terribly surprising that it used to have one of the most fun restaurant/bars in Colorado. it's a shame that it didn't take off to become a nationwide phenomena, as it looks like it had everything to make a diner fun; Fifteen years was apparently, "enough" for the Last American Diner.

The Sign Said "L.A." But It Was Not a Los Angeles Thing

The sign above the diner simply read, "L.A. Diner" as it stood at 1955 28th Street in Boulder at 28th and Walnut. Maybe the owners saw "1955" and were inspired to bring a 50s-style diner back to life in Boulder, in the 80s. It was the 80s, crazy things were happening all the time, especially in Boulder, in its later years, the sign did emphasize "1955."

Nostalgia Has Always Been a 'Win' For Colorado Restaurants

There's always been something fun about the nostalgia when stepping into a sock-hop-themed diner, such as the Gunther Toody's that you'll still find around Denver. You get to back to a time when things seemed less hectic and less maddening, while you enjoy some great food and maybe a milkshake. This particular diner in Boulder was also a late-night hangout, being close to the University of Boulder.

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The Last American Diner in Boulder was apparently designed to look like an 18-wheeer truck; it had those little jukeboxes on the table, the waitstaff would come and go on their roller skates, there was a photo booth, pinball, and word has it that you could order from your table/booth with a phone that was on the table (like they did ar Round the Corner restaurants.) The roller-skating wait staff must have been problematic, especially inside, with late-night diners.

Take a look at one of their old commercials: