American Dream Diner
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American Dream Diner was an American diner in Genève’s Cornavin area. It closed in mid-December 2025.
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Why go
- Hamburgers contained over 190 grams of Swiss beef, without additives.
- Restored 1952 miniature jukeboxes played American standards.
- Its fittings came from craftspeople at factories that supplied the earliest US diners more than a century earlier.
Opening hours
Today12:00 – 23:00Show all
Monday12:00 – 23:00
Tuesday12:00 – 23:00
Wednesday12:00 – 23:00
Thursday12:00 – 23:00
Friday12:00 – 02:00
Saturday12:00 – 02:00
Sunday12:00 – 00:00
Good to know
Outdoor SeatingServes AlcoholTable ServiceTakeout
Dishes to try
- The Original burger combined beef with salad, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, ketchup and Secret Dream Sauce.
- The Double Deck contained more than 380 grams of beef and came with fries.
- The Nemo Burger used fish certified as sustainably caught.
- The American Dream Hot Dog was made with poultry; a vegan version was also available.
- Homemade apple pie was served warm with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
Atmosphere
- The interior recreated the optimistic style of 1950s America.
- The diner had comfortable sofas and outdoor seating.
Good for
- Families (historical) The diner catered to families with a children's meal of chicken nuggets or a hot dog, fries, soda and a mini sundae.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian (historical) The diner was designated vegetarian friendly.
- Vegan (historical) Most dishes had vegan versions, including homemade burgers and chili. Vegan steaks contained plant proteins, malt, barley, wheat and soy.
- Gluten-free (historical) Gluten-free burger buns were available on request, along with chocolate cake and cheesecake.
- Halal (historical) Halal meat was available on request for all meats.
Shorts
History
The diner operated for 13 years.
- 2025An eight-month SIG construction project closed three streets in Pâquis, including Rue de Neuchâtel, and hurt the diner’s business.
How to get there
- On footThe former diner was near Cornavin.
Sources: American Dream Diner | Genève | Hamburgers | Th… · Menue d'American Dream Diner Genève · À propos d'American Dream Diner · checked 26 Sep 2026
Where
rue de Neuchâtel 13, 1201, Genève
- Website
- americandreamdiner.com/
- Phone
- +41 22 732 32 01
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Questions and answers
What came with a standard burger at American Dream Diner?
Standard burgers came with coleslaw and no fries by default. The Double Deck included fries.
How were the truffle parmesan fries at American Dream Diner topped?
With cheese sauce and truffle oil.
Which cheeses accompanied American Dream Diner’s limited-edition cheese-steak burger?
Cheddar and Swiss emmental.
What cheese was used in the vegan options at American Dream Diner?
The vegan cheese was plant based.
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