You probably already know this tip for eating in diners: always try for counter seating. That’ll give you a better behind-the-scenes view of the place, and give you the chance to photograph the time-saving technique of putting tableware and napkins in the glasses. You may have a little bit more time to chat with the servers.

And you’ll get to skip the line (which was out the door the day we were there).

Sam’s #3
Denver, Colorado
photographed 9.9.2023