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Kelly-Ann Mills

Eerie vintage diner frozen in time discovered with tables still set for guests

An abandoned diner complete with vintage Coca-Cola fridge, a fully-fitted kitchen, and stale coffee mugs still sitting on the counter, has been found in remarkable condition.

Professional urban explorer Dave, also known online as Freaktography, discovered the time capsule venue at the edge of a ghost town close to Toronto in Canada.

Tables have been left set for dinner with cutlery, plates, menus, and sugar and an old menu reveals former customers could enjoy treats such as bacon and tomato sandwiches for $3.86 and quarter-pound hamburgers for $3.45.

A Tasmanian Devil cartoon labelled 'Fantaztic Food', is visible under a wooden board on the window, along with other drawings of cartoons including a muscle man with burgers for weights.

Meanwhile, an ice cream machine, milkshake blender, large coffee machine, and surveillance system have all been abandoned as if someone left in a hurry.

The counter where former customers would place their orders (Jam Press/@freaktography)
Dave giving a tour (Jam Press Vid/@freaktography)

The kitchen is still set up for service, with several deep-fat fryers filled with oil, plates left out for serving, and a six-ring hob primed for the next meal to be cooked.

Although it is in good condition, slight water damage has stained the ceiling of the near-untouched building.

Dave, who shares his findings on social media, he has gathered a following of 31,800 on TikTok and 22,400 on Instagram.

The diner is stuck in time (Jam Press/@freaktography)

He said: "The diner looked as though the owners and staff just decided to up and leave and never come back.

"The plates were still stacked, coffee mugs were lined up and ice cream scoops were still on the tray.

"It was dark and eerily quiet inside, I really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere while I explored and photographed the building."

Sharing a clip of the diner online, the video has racked up 2,500 views on YouTube and 3,163 on Instagram.

Old menu reveals what customers could enjoy (Jam Press/@freaktography)

"The nostalgia is heavy," wrote one fan.

Another added added: "This really is something precious. Like, the colour scheme makes me cringe and gag, but I would love if this place was brought back to life. I would dine there."

"Oh wow!! love this!! So sad it's abandoned though - makes my fingers itch to think of it being brought back to life," said a third.

Another added: "That's an awesome find!"

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