Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Bear: 9:32 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (302) 836-4936 to confirm.
Location & directions
1705 Pulaski HighwayBear, DE 19701
About Route 40 Diner
Route 40 Diner is a diner located at 1705 Pulaski Highway in Bear, Delaware. Our Bear guide covers 27 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Route 40 Diner is open daily, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Available service options are takeout and dine-in. On the menu: American dishes.
Payment methods accepted: cash. For questions or orders, call (302) 836-4936.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner · American
- Address
- 1705 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE 19701
- Phone
- (302) 836-4936
- Hours
- Open daily, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for diners and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Route 40 Diner’s weekday schedule with 5 other diners in Delaware. On a typical weekday it opens at 6:00 AM, earlier than 80% of them (the typical opening time is 7:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 100% of them (typical closing time: 8:30 PM).
In total it is open about 112 hours a week, 21 hours more than the local median of 91. 100% of diners in Delaware open on Sundays, and Route 40 Diner is one of them.
Compared with 5 other diners in Delaware that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for diners across the US
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
We don’t have Route 40 Diner’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what diners across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | 42% | $7.95 |
| Hot Chocolate | 38% | $3.56 |
| Onion Rings | 35% | $6.95 |
| Coffee | 35% | $3.00 |
| Chef Salad | 34% | $12.87 |
| French Toast | 33% | $9.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 32% | $9.99 |
| Patty Melt | 29% | $14.00 |
Calculated from 181 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking
Payments
- Cash
The neighborhood
There are no other places to eat and drink in our guide within half a mile of Route 40 Diner, but there are 3 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (1), Pizza (1), and Burgers & Fast Food (1).
Nearest places of other kinds
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Route 40 Diner's opening hours?
Open daily, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Route 40 Diner open on Sunday?
Yes, Route 40 Diner is open on Sundays: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Route 40 Diner located?
Route 40 Diner is located at 1705 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE 19701.
What is the phone number of Route 40 Diner?
You can call Route 40 Diner at (302) 836-4936.
Does Route 40 Diner offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Route 40 Diner, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout and dine-in.
Is Route 40 Diner open late?
Yes – Route 40 Diner is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Route 40 Diner?
There are 3 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Route 40 Diner. Nearby options include Hardee's (0.8 mi), Pizza Hut (0.8 mi), and Dunkin' (1.0 mi).
How much do diners across the US cost?
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
Nearby places
All in Bear
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