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Trending Traditional American restaurant in the United States

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#51

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

place Erie, Pennsylvania

trending_up+9.4pts
74.9
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#52

Glynn's Drive-In of Franklinton

place Franklinton, Louisiana

trending_up+9.4pts
67.3
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#53

Swiss Inn-Drive In

place Lebanon, Missouri

trending_up+9.4pts
65.6
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#54

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

place Cedar Rapids, Iowa

trending_up+9.3pts
79.5
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#55

Iron Rooster- Annapolis

place Annapolis, Maryland

trending_up+9.3pts
71.1
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#56

Ted's Garage | American Classic Grille

place Clinton, Illinois

trending_up+9.2pts
70.6
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#57

Mid-town Cafe

place Reeds Spring, Missouri

trending_up+9.1pts
80.4
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#58

The Bijou

place Buffalo, New York

trending_up+9.1pts
72.5
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#59

Trax Burgers and Bar

place Minneapolis, Minnesota

trending_up+9.0pts
76.3
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#60

Garrett's Old Fashioned Restaurant

place Santa Barbara, California

trending_up+8.9pts
71.3
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#61

Kountry Kitchen

place Winters, California

trending_up+8.9pts
63.2
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#62

Skinflints

place New York City, New York

trending_up+8.7pts
82.1
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#63

Pat's International

place Guerneville, California

trending_up+8.7pts
76.0
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#64

Rodeo Cafe

place San Bernardino, California

trending_up+8.6pts
80.5
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#65

Vally Medlyn's

place Danville, California

trending_up+8.6pts
71.5
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#66

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

place Hudson Oaks, Texas

trending_up+8.5pts
75.9
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#67

BRGR Kitchen + Bar

place Kansas City, Missouri

trending_up+8.5pts
65.3
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#68

Blue Ash Chili

place Springdale, Ohio

trending_up+8.3pts
77.5
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#69

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

place Austin, Texas

trending_up+8.3pts
70.5
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#70

Kate's Place

place Ridgway, Colorado

trending_up+8.2pts
76.5
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#71

Windmills Cafe

place Ukiah, California

trending_up+8.2pts
65.4
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#72

Tolbert's Restaurant & Chili Parlor

place Grapevine, Texas

trending_up+8.1pts
81.1
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#73

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

place Longview, Texas

trending_up+8.1pts
67.7
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#74

Boulevard Bistro

place Chicago, Illinois

trending_up+8.0pts
72.6
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#75

Redstone Kitchen

place Saukville, Wisconsin

trending_up+8.0pts
68.2
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Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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