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Whether it’s for early morning pancakes or a sumptuous three-course dinner, Americans just love to dine out, with the average person in the U.S. indulging in a visit to a restaurant three times a month. Grabbing a bite at a fast food chain is a popular go-to — indeed, we’re the world’s biggest consumers of fast food — but you may not know that over half of the restaurants in the U.S. are independent.
At these often family-owned and operated local eateries, diners can indulge in delicious dishes they might not find anywhere else in the country, served with a side of personalized recommendations and friendly, familiar faces. For dessert, there’s the satisfaction of knowing you’ve supported a small business in an economy rocked by a few years of economic hardship.
There’s no doubt that every town and city across the country boasts its own indie diner gems, but we wondered: which ones can stake a claim to being the most beloved of all? To find out, OnDeck went in search of America’s independent restaurants with the highest average ratings as given by the public. Read on for our findings and to explore what’s in the making of a successful
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