Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 Running a busy diner is a team effort. When the orders start piling up and customers need attention, having the right people by your side can make all the difference. You can hire employees through the mailbox located outside your diner. At the end of each shift, new candidates can become available, each with their own resume, personality, role, and perks. Choose betw…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 In Road Diner Simulator, carrying a tray full of food through a busy diner is never completely safe. You can bump into customers , Binx the cat , or even other players while making your way from the kitchen to the table. When a collision happens, there's a chance you'll drop some of the dishes you're carrying. Don't panic - you have 5 seconds to pick them back up and…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 The wait is finally over! Road Diner Simulator: Prologue launches today at 4:00 PM CEST , giving you the chance to step behind the counter and experience life at a busy roadside diner. Cook, serve hungry travelers, keep your tables clean, deal with unexpected problems, and try to keep everything running smoothly. Every customer matters, every order counts, and there's…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 Say hello to Binx , the four-legged resident of Road Diner Simulator ! Binx isn't just here to look adorable - he has a mind of his own. If his food bowl is empty , he'll happily wander around the diner, keeping everyone on their toes. Every now and then, he'll even hunt down a pesky cockroach, proving he's earned his place on the team. But be careful! While carrying…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 Whenever dirty dishes are placed into the dishwasher, they're automatically added to the washing queue . You can always check the dishwasher's window to see how many are waiting, making it easy to know when it's time to jump in and help. Washing dishes is a race against time - hammer the Space key to scrub them clean as quickly as possible. The faster you wash, the fa…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 We’ve got something special for you - a release map with all the important times so you know exactly when you can start your journey! The Road Diner Simulator Prologue is almost here, and we can’t wait for you to finally get behind the counter, welcome your first customers, and experience the life of a diner owner! 📍 Prologue release time: 🕓 4:00 PM CEST Mark your c…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 Every table you serve leaves a lasting impression. Once your guests leave and the table has been cleaned , you'll receive a service rating that reflects how well you handled their visit. Every decision you make throughout the meal contributes to the final score! Your rating is influenced by: ⭐ Food quality – Great meals lead to happy customers. ⏱️ Service speed – Don'…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 A customer may be gone, but your work isn't over yet! Once guests leave, they'll leave behind two things: their payment and a messy table. Collect the cash , clear away the leftovers, and get the table ready for the next group. A clean dining room keeps customers flowing and your diner running at full speed. But that's not all! Every service contributes to your custom…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 The kitchen has done its job - now it's your turn to make the perfect delivery. Every dish should reach the table fresh, hot, and prepared exactly as ordered. Even the best recipe won't impress your guests if it's served cold or made incorrectly, so timing is everything. But carrying a tray through a busy diner isn't always easy. One careless step and you might bump i…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 Seating your guests is only the beginning - now it's time to take their order. Once customers sit down, they'll start browsing the menu. Watch their animations closely, as they clearly show what stage they're in without needing to check the UI. When they're ready to order , they stop reading the menu, and you'll see on the notepad that they want to order the dish. Aft…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 A great dining experience starts long before the food reaches the table. As the Waiter , it's your job to greet every customer and show them to their seat . Guests can arrive alone or in groups of up to four people, so choosing the right table is just as important as serving them quickly . Need a seat for one? The bar is a perfect fit. Larger groups will need a proper…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 Every successful diner starts with flipping the Open sign. Use the sign to begin your shift and attract a steady flow of hungry guests! Keep an eye on the shift timer at the top of your screen to know how much time you have left before closing. You can decide when you want to start your shift and between them you can prepare for upcoming customers! Once your shift end…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 Keep your meals hot, fresh, and ready to serve. A great meal deserves to be served at the perfect temperature - but in a busy diner, that's not always easy. In Road Diner Simulator, every prepared dish gradually loses its freshness over time. The longer it sits waiting for a customer, the colder it becomes, affecting its overall quality. Luckily, your most reliable ki…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 Yes, you did read it correctly, Road Diner Simulator will have a multiplayer mode . The entire game is build around a cooperative multiplayer experience that you will be able to take for spin in the upcoming Demo. That being said, you will naturally be able to play on your own like any other of our games, but now you will also have the option to invite 1, 2 or even 3…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 Road Diner Simulator: Prologue Arrives July 27! We're excited to announce that Road Diner Simulator: Prologue will be available on July 27, 2026, giving everyone the chance to step behind the counter and experience life as the owner of a roadside diner! In this free single-player prologue , you'll get a taste of what it takes to turn a small, run-down diner into a thr…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 Running a roadside diner isn't just about serving great food - it's also about winning the war against unwanted guests. And we're not talking about customers! Cockroaches can appear throughout your diner and even around service stations, crawling out of hidden nests and spreading across the property. If left unchecked, they'll multiply quickly and turn your cozy estab…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 Perfection isn't just a goal in Road Diner Simulator - it's a skill chef! Every meal you prepare is judged by its Dish Quality, a score that reflects how accurately and efficiently you perform every cooking step along the way. From grilling Burgers and cooking Hash Browns to assembling the final order, every action matters . You won't know your final score until the m…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 A great diner is only as good as its supplies! In Road Diner Simulator, keeping your kitchen stocked is just as important as cooking the perfect meal. Meat & Poultry, Vegetables & Fruits, Dairy, Grains & Bakery, Sauces, and Coffee Beans - every ingredient has its place in your storage , and every order depends on having the right products ready to go. Once ordered, de…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 Think running a roadside diner is just about throwing ingredients into a pot and hoping for the best? Think again! At the Stove in Road Diner Simulator , every recipe is a step-by-step challenge that puts your cooking skills to the test . Slice onions, cut meat, grate potatoes and carrots, then season everything with just the right amount of salt and pepper in the pot…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 The grill is heating up and the fryer is working overtime in Road Diner Simulator! Step behind the counter and take control of two of the busiest stations in the diner. Grill juicy burger patties, sizzling hot dogs , and toasted sandwiches while carefully managing cooking times and ingredient quantities . Leave something on the grill for too long and you’ll serve up c…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 We've got some news we've been dying to share. We're officially working on Road Diner Simulator: Prologue , the next free chapter in the world that started with Gas Station Simulator. We're not ready to talk dates just yet, but we couldn't keep this one quiet any longer. That's where we're headed next . Picture neon signs, sizzling grills, late-night travellers, and s…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 You’ve mastered the tactical coffee pour to stall impatient customers. But all the free refills in the world won’t save you if you're out of food. Just like any real kitchen, supplies run out fast. When it happens, you have to step away to order more, which wastes valuable time. You can stall with coffee for only so long before a diner gets full of angry customers. Pl…
Welcome back, Chefs! 👨🍳 The diner's menu expands with the crowds, and keeping track of who (and what) is burning on the grill while customers wait can feel impossible. That’s where the most vital tool of the waiter comes in: The Coffee Maker. Here is how you will use it to survive your shift: Pouring a fresh cup of coffee for a seated customer instantly resets their waiting timer . Trusting…
Hello Chefs! 👨🏻🍳👩🏻🍳 We’re currently heads-down working on the game, but we wanted to take a quick break today to drop a visual update. Our art team has been busy bringing the Diner to life. Everything is still a work in progress, but that classic vibe is really starting to take shape. Thanks for your continued support, and if you haven't yet, be sure to hit that Wishlist button. -------…
Hello Chefs! 👨🏻🍳👩🏻🍳 As development on Road Diner Simulator continues, the game has evolved significantly since we first launched our Steam page. We realized our old screenshots and description didn't quite capture how the game looks and feels today . So, we decided it was time for a refresh! We have just updated the main store page with: · Updated Screenshots: new hi-res shots from the…
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