Nellie’s Diner in Provo is like those diners that you see in the movies, right down to the checkerboard trim on the menu. There’s a jukebox pumping out the golden oldies, of course, and you can even sit on a stool at the counter, if you’d like. There’s a breakfast-and-lunch vibe at Nellie’s, which is only open for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays, but there are lots of burgers, salads and sandwiches if you do make a suppertime stopover. We particularly enjoyed the Nellie’s Deep Fried French Toast, a star of the breakfast menu, and our appetites were both whetted and satisfied by the Philly Cheese Steak sandwich and the Chili Burger, served open face and smothered in chili, onion and tomatoes. If you’re in the mood for dessert, be sure to try the cookie sundae.

— 180 N. University Ave, Ste. 130, Provo, (801) 691-1221, www.nelliesdinerprovo.com

D-Boys BBQ & Grill

In our opinion, D-Boys BBQ & Grill really makes the grade when it comes to barbecue goodness. We wanted to sample all kinds of meat, so we opted for the Stampede. It checks in at $21.99, but contains portions of six different kinds of meat as well as two sides. The meats include ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, chicken, smoked turkey and spicy sausage. Other menu delights during our visit were the Smothered Baked Potato, the Turkey Club and Pilgrim Salad. The customer service was also superb.

— 294 N. State St., Orem, (801) 221-2606