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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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Checkers American Diner

Montrose Road Chelmsford

Sunday 2nd August @ 1pm


Dave is arranging a nice little local meet for a meal in Chelmsford

CLICK for Checkers American Diner


A friend of his has been there a few times with his car club so it comes recommended. There's plenty of parking space so no door dingers to worry about. The diner specializes in authentic American recipes and is complimented by its decor which is also authentically American. The booths, for example were imported from Chicago whilst the artwork and artifacts come from Florida.



Check out this Dessert menu. Anywhere that can put Orios in a pie with ice cream has got to be worth a visit.



CLICK for main menus

CLICK for Kids menu

Checkers American Diner
Montrose Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6TE




Once he has an idea of numbers he will get in touch with the diner to arrange

So come on, get your names down for a truly all American experience that is so much more than just burgers & hot dogs.

1. Scooby Dave
2. ShotgunUK
3. ScoobySue
4. Flat Eric & Flat Eric's Babe
5. The Bibo's
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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The Bibo's are interested...

Just noticed... do they open in the evening? If not shame as it would make a nice night out too.

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The Bibo's are interested...

Just noticed... do they open in the evening? If not shame as it would make a nice night out too.
Normal hours are Mon-Sat 8am-4pm & Sunday 10am-4pm but if they have a car meet etc pre-booked for people eating in the evening then they will stay open. I will find out minimum number for them to stay open after 4pm if you like.

I have added you to the list above.

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Checkers American Diner


Montrose Road Chelmsford

Sunday 2nd August @ 1pm

Dave is arranging a nice little local meet for a meal in Chelmsford

CLICK for Checkers American Diner

A friend of his has been there a few times with his car club so it comes recommended. There's plenty of parking space so no door dingers to worry about. The diner specializes in authentic American recipes and is complimented by its decor which is also authentically American. The booths, for example were imported from Chicago whilst the artwork and artifacts come from Florida.



Check out this Dessert menu. Anywhere that can put Orios in a pie with ice cream has got to be worth a visit.



CLICK for main menus

CLICK for Kids menu

Checkers American Diner
Montrose Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6TE



Once he has an idea of numbers he will get in touch with the diner to arrange

So come on, get your names down for a truly all American experience that is so much more than just burgers & hot dogs.

1. Scooby Dave
2. ShotgunUK
3. ScoobySue
4. Flat Eric & Flat Eric's Babe
5. The Bibo's
6. Tiny & Karen (he dont know it yet)
7.
8.
9.
10
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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I'm thinking that this could be a nice little ESC meet for my 30th in September
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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Checkers American Diner


Montrose Road Chelmsford

Sunday 2nd August @ 1pm

Dave is arranging a nice little local meet for a meal in Chelmsford

CLICK for Checkers American Diner

A friend of his has been there a few times with his car club so it comes recommended. There's plenty of parking space so no door dingers to worry about. The diner specializes in authentic American recipes and is complimented by its decor which is also authentically American. The booths, for example were imported from Chicago whilst the artwork and artifacts come from Florida.



Check out this Dessert menu. Anywhere that can put Orios in a pie with ice cream has got to be worth a visit.



CLICK for main menus

CLICK for Kids menu

Checkers American Diner
Montrose Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6TE



Once he has an idea of numbers he will get in touch with the diner to arrange

So come on, get your names down for a truly all American experience that is so much more than just burgers & hot dogs.

1. Scooby Dave
2. ShotgunUK
3. ScoobySue
4. Flat Eric & Flat Eric's Babe
5. The Bibo's
6. Tiny & Karen (he dont know it yet)
7. e6graham and family (feed me)
8.
9.
10
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Checkers American Diner



Montrose Road Chelmsford

Sunday 2nd August @ 1pm

Dave is arranging a nice little local meet for a meal in Chelmsford

CLICK for Checkers American Diner

A friend of his has been there a few times with his car club so it comes recommended. There's plenty of parking space so no door dingers to worry about. The diner specializes in authentic American recipes and is complimented by its decor which is also authentically American. The booths, for example were imported from Chicago whilst the artwork and artifacts come from Florida.



Check out this Dessert menu. Anywhere that can put Orios in a pie with ice cream has got to be worth a visit.



CLICK for main menus

CLICK for Kids menu

Checkers American Diner
Montrose Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6TE



Once he has an idea of numbers he will get in touch with the diner to arrange

So come on, get your names down for a truly all American experience that is so much more than just burgers & hot dogs.

1. Scooby Dave
2. ShotgunUK
3. ScoobySue
4. Flat Eric & Flat Eric's Babe
5. The Bibo's
6. Tiny & Karen (he dont know it yet)
7. e6graham and family (feed me)
8. Scooby Blue WRX, Ark & Coz
9.
10.



Birthday treat for Ark, should be a nice surprise for him (when head reads this!!)
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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Went there for lunch today...... VERY nice
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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Went there for lunch today...... VERY nice
So you can recommend it? I can't believe how cheap some of the food is.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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I spoke to the manager today just to mention us going and i got told to call back a couple of days before with number of scoobs as they will rope off a section of the car park for us :-)
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They said they are getting refitted and extending opening hrs soon
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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Would of been up for this but a bit of a busmans holiday.....as I work opposite can`t do going to work at a weekend
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6. Tiny & Karen (he dont know it yet)

Must be your treat then Gerts ..?
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Originally Posted by Tiny
6. Tiny & Karen (he dont know it yet)

Must be your treat then Gerts ..?
Yeah & yours when you take her back to the Brasserie you were at last week!!!
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Checkers American Diner



Montrose Road Chelmsford

Sunday 2nd August @ 1pm

Dave is arranging a nice little local meet for a meal in Chelmsford

CLICK for Checkers American Diner

A friend of his has been there a few times with his car club so it comes recommended. There's plenty of parking space so no door dingers to worry about. The diner specializes in authentic American recipes and is complimented by its decor which is also authentically American. The booths, for example were imported from Chicago whilst the artwork and artifacts come from Florida.



Check out this Dessert menu. Anywhere that can put Orios in a pie with ice cream has got to be worth a visit.



CLICK for main menus

CLICK for Kids menu

Checkers American Diner
Montrose Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6TE



Once he has an idea of numbers he will get in touch with the diner to arrange

So come on, get your names down for a truly all American experience that is so much more than just burgers & hot dogs.

1. Scooby Dave
2. ShotgunUK
3. ScoobySue
4. Flat Eric & Flat Eric's Babe
5. The Bibo's
6. Tiny & Karen (he dont know it yet)
7. e6graham and family (feed me)
8. Scooby Blue WRX, Ark & Coz
9. BRI4N, Tracey & B3N
10.
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9. BRI4N, Tracey & B3N
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Huh ... spose Courts will want to come along as well now then !!

God .. she'll kill me
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Originally Posted by Scooby Blue WRX
Yeah & yours when you take her back to the Brasserie you were at last week!!!
Yeah right .. need a year to save up for there again
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Checkers American Diner



Montrose Road Chelmsford

Sunday 2nd August @ 1pm

Dave is arranging a nice little local meet for a meal in Chelmsford

CLICK for Checkers American Diner

A friend of his has been there a few times with his car club so it comes recommended. There's plenty of parking space so no door dingers to worry about. The diner specializes in authentic American recipes and is complimented by its decor which is also authentically American. The booths, for example were imported from Chicago whilst the artwork and artifacts come from Florida.



Check out the Dessert menu. Anywhere that can put Orios in a pie with ice cream has got to be worth a visit.


CLICK for main menus

CLICK for Kids menu

Checkers American Diner
Montrose Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6TE



Once he has an idea of numbers he will get in touch with the diner to arrange

So come on, get your names down for a truly all American experience that is so much more than just burgers & hot dogs.

1. Scooby Dave
2. ShotgunUK
3. ScoobySue
4. Flat Eric & Flat Eric's Babe
5. The Bibo's
6. Tiny & Karen (he dont know it yet)
7. e6graham and family (feed me)
8. Scooby Blue WRX, Ark & Coz
9. BRI4N, Tracey & B3N
10.
11.
12.

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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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We went again yesterday!!!
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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We went again yesterday!!!
It must be good then.

Do you get "Frequent eater" points?

Don't eat all the pancakes, leave some for us on Sunday week.
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Originally Posted by bibo_boy
Went there for lunch today...... VERY nice
snap, was you in the blue classic with the graphics??????
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Nah sorry... Black Focarse
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Checkers American Diner




Montrose Road Chelmsford

Sunday 2nd August @ 1pm

Dave is arranging a nice little local meet for a meal in Chelmsford

CLICK for Checkers American Diner

A friend of his has been there a few times with his car club so it comes recommended. There's plenty of parking space so no door dingers to worry about. The diner specializes in authentic American recipes and is complimented by its decor which is also authentically American. The booths, for example were imported from Chicago whilst the artwork and artifacts come from Florida.



Check out the Dessert menu. Anywhere that can put Orios in a pie with ice cream has got to be worth a visit.


CLICK for main menus

CLICK for Kids menu

Checkers American Diner
Montrose Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6TE



Once he has an idea of numbers he will get in touch with the diner to arrange

So come on, get your names down for a truly all American experience that is so much more than just burgers & hot dogs.

1. Scooby Dave
2. ShotgunUK
3. ScoobySue
4. Flat Eric & Flat Eric's Babe
5. The Bibo's
6. Tiny & Karen (he dont know it yet)
7. e6graham and family (feed me)
8. Scooby Blue WRX, Ark & Coz
9. BRI4N, Tracey & B3N
10.Mr & Mrs KevD Clean Wheels
11.
12.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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odd place imho, trying to be an american diner but seems more like a greasy spoon with fancy chairs. Im not sure what i really expected of the place but it just didnt come across that well, the website pictures make it look much nicer than it actually is (or was when I went) i was quite disappointed really
Food was ok nothing special, admit it is cheap. cleanliness could do with being top of the menu, floor was sticky, menus and tables were sticky and greasy (my pet hate im afraid sticky greasy cafe's)
chef needed a few lessons in polite conversation too, the waitress said to chef that she had some orders in and was told 'well they will have to wait' , I know she was doing something at the time but maybe the correct answer would of been along the lines of 'ok thanks I will only be a minute', especially as there were customers in ear shot.
I doubt I would go back in a hurry but that is only my feeling on the place, most people seem to think its ok.
And the car park will be good for the scoobs
Im sure you will all have a fab time........can someone tell me if the key lime pie is worth ordering, yum!
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I kind of agree... the web photos do make the place look better than I guess it is...

BUT, I've found the service nice and the food is good and very cheap...

I spoke to the waitress who told us that the place had been the works canteen and has been open for a few years.

She said it needed a refit, which is scheduled in soon and then it will open late

The place is run by a small team and they are always busy (a good sign), there was some sticky menus... but where else can you get food like that!
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Im sure you will all have a fab time........can someone tell me if the key lime pie is worth ordering, yum!
That would mean I will have to order two desserts. As I kind of had my eye on the Chocolate Hanky Panky Pie - Chocolaty biscuit base topped with vanilla & chocolate ice cream & Orio cookies.

Served with, as if it needed it, cream or ice cream. I wonder if I could find room for two puddings. Can but try.

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Originally Posted by FLAT ERIC
That would mean I will have to order two desserts. As I kind of had my eye on the Chocolate Hanky Panky Pie - Chocolaty biscuit base topped with vanilla & chocolate ice cream & Orio cookies.

Served with, as if it needed it, cream or ice cream. I wonder if I could find room for two puddings. Can but try.
its so cheap you could take all the desserts home in a doggy bag
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its so cheap you could take all the desserts home in a doggy bag
Now there's a thought.

As you are from Braintree like me, are you thinking of coming to this major blowout?
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Originally Posted by FLAT ERIC
Now there's a thought.

As you are from Braintree like me, are you thinking of coming to this major blowout?
yeah i'm a fello braintreeite lol thinking about it but will seam strange turning up with out my car????
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