New ‘50s-style diner Rock-and-Rogers opening in Plano

by Teresa Gubbins

PLANO — Rock-and-Rogers, a '50s-style diner whose roots are in Salem, Oregon, will open in Plano on April 7 at the corner of Park Boulevard and Midway Road, in the spot previously occupied by Chuck's Burgers.

The first two branches are located in Salem, Oregon (one is noted for its pink Cadillac hoisted in front), but owner Jamie Hawley lives in the Plano area, and decided to open a branch here.

The restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but will serve the full menu all day long. That means you can get an omelet for dinner, which is surely the most civilized approach to dining. Other breakfast options include blueberry pancakes, eggs Benedict, biscuits & gravy, and Belgian waffles.

The menu will be nearly identical to what's served in the original branches with 18 burger options, wraps, grilled chicken sandwiches, entree salads, and baked potatoes with the usual "loaded" option plus chili and a veggie version. Breakfast will include "working man specials" with cheese-and-onion potatoes, bacon, and eggs.

The decor is retro with old gas signs and other '50s artifacts on the wall, neon lights, a diner counter with stools, and booths with red sparkly vinyl. Oh and shakes! Strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, Oreo, blackberry, butterscotch, and dulce de leche.

The place has already become a planned-for hang-out of the "Late Great Chevys of Dallas" club who are planning car cruises there on the second Saturday of the month, from April to October.

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