Restaurants

Eat your cheeseburger with a spoon - cheeseburger soup, that is - at this funky joint run by a mother-daughter duo. With a menu full of hearty comfort foods, you won't leave hungry, especially if you order the 12-ounce Bruiser Burger with blue cheese.

Even with its rock 'n' roll vibe, The Sparrow Tavern has a knack for fresh and healthy bar food. As Guy discovered on Triple D, The Sparrow Tavern has a righteous bacon and Brie burger. For the ultimate twist, try the super moist veggie burger -- the maple cayenne mayo is addictive.

Triple D meets double D — Donnie D'Alessio, the chef at Queens Comfort. Guy raves about the Down by Law sandwich packed with thin slices of smoked chicken topped with bacon jam, cheddar, chipotle sauce and lettuce. Diners also love snacking on spicy mac-and-cheese balls, aka Atomic Fireballs.

Sophia Ananiadias passed off her restaurant, Sophia's Restaurant, to her son Sam. Together they've been cranking out Greek specials and American classics all by hand. Guy was amazed by the fresh-baked bread used for the fried bologna sandwich stacked a mile high with hot mustard and onions.

Guy hits the Blackthorn Restaurant and Pub in Buffalo, NY, a local Irish watering hole making the home town favorite, a sandwich called 'beef on weck.' Order the Triple D Platter to sample everything that was on the show: the beef on weck, crab cakes and a cup of Irish beer soup with tater tots.

Join host Guy Fieri, of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, at Earl's Drive-In in Chaffee, NY, a 42-year-old restaurant next to a farm, where they're serving old school American classics.

Chef Rudy Acosta has strict instructions from his great grandfather not to mess with any of their Cuban family recipes. The giant serving of arroz con pollo amazed Guy with its savory flavors. He could not get enough of the ropa vieja, a house fave with shredded beef in tomato sauce, beans and rice.

A '50s diner reborn with what Guy called a "scratch cooking gone wild" style, Lake Effect Diner even cures their own ham. Try upscale versions of old classics like blueberry pancakes, or expand your palate with the Italian-style Fish and a side of mac and cheese.

Thousands of pounds of masa and up to 10,000 tortillas a day come from Tortilleria Nixtamal. Guy liked the sweet and savory taco al pastor with pineapple, topped with white onion, cilantro and lime. The hearty pozole Guy found comforting and soothing. Regulars enjoy the tamales and tortas as well.

Two brothers run this joint where they serve up custom cocktails and freshly prepared food. Guy was in heaven when he tried the escabeche topped with red onions; he called the ham in the Cuban sandwich "righteous." Sidecar's pork belly confit on a bed of kimchi also garners rave reviews.

Come hungry to Jimmy's Diner and you'll leave satisfied. Guy thought the skillet apple waffle was "killer" and liked the salty-sweet combination of the pancetta and maple syrup. The spicy salsa verde and golden raisins elevated the empanadas in the Chico Grande plate to a new level according to Guy.

The Rubano family believes in serving only fresh homemade meals to Pit Stop's loyal fans. Guy could not wait to try the hefty Cuban sandwich and enjoyed the pulled pork and Virginia ham inside it. The stuffed spaghetti squash topped with fresh mozzarella and homemade marinara sauce also impressed.

This 65-year-old Jewish establishment is one of the last kosher delis left in New York City. Guy loved the fried kreplachs, which he described as "Jewish pot stickers." The boiled chicken soup comes with kreplachs as well. He also recommends the tender and juicy stuffed cabbage rolls.

Join host, Guy Fieri, of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, at Pizza Junction in North Tonawanda, NY, a 37-year-old restaurant turning sandwiches into amazing pizzas.

Relive the '20s at this old-fashioned ice cream parlor, complete with a soda counter and Italian comfort food. Guy enjoyed the fan favorite: homemade butter pecan ice cream topped with whipped cream and a side of butterscotch. For a filling meal, order the mozzarella sticks and cheesy pasta Asiago.