White Mana - Jersey City, NJ - Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives on Waymarking.com

New Jersey diners were the prototype for fast-food restaurants...and this was the prototype of diners. This small hole-in-the-wall and greasy spoon is known for it's burgers and fries...and it was originally part of the 1939 New York World's Fair's "World of Tomorrow" in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, NY. The diner has just a few booths and 13 stools set around a circular counter.
By the way, the original name was White Manna (as other diners owned by the same proprietor were known)- but, the original signmaker for this one made an error...and the name stuck.
It's current location in Jersey City is along Tonnele Avenue...a busy thoroughfare with lots of cheap motels and truck stops.
From this New York Times article (visit link) we learn that the Mana almost became a Dunkin Donuts in 1995!

For more information about the White Mana, see (visit link)

Some additional photos are viewable at (visit link)

Physical Address of Waymark: 470 Tonnele Ave in Jersey City, NJ Television Show Featuring Waymark: Add New Show Add a New Show: Food Feud on the Food Network Nov. 4, 2010 http://www.northjersey.com/food_dining/105656228_What_s_your_beef__Food_channel_judges_iconic_North_Jersey_spots.html Featuring Episode of Program: American Food Feud Daily Hours of Operation: 24/7 Food Specialties: burgers and fries Weblink for Episode Featuring Restaurant: Not listed Website of Waymarked Restaurant: Not listed

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