In search of a quick lunch before leaving town, we happened by Boogie’s Diner and thought it looked cute and might have some good lunch items. It was generally a disappointment. There was a wait to be seated in the diner area upstairs which is very convenient given there is a large retail apparel area on the ground floor. I didn't see much that people over 30 would be interested in wearing!

The theme is a '50s diner, with formica tables, bright pastel colors and walls filled with endless graduation pictures of geeky people from a long time ago! Needless to say, it’s a concept that doesn’t appeal to me greatly, as well as being pretty much overdone these days.

It was very hot inside because of the large skylights. When we were seated after about 10 minutes, we had a friendly server dressed kind of in 50s-style. We were served quickly and pleasantly, which at least made the whole meal from being a complete disaster. I had a turkey melt sandwich, which I wasn’t terribly pleased with. It was thick with dry turkey breast, and the bread fell apart after a few bites. My husband had a hamburger, which he liked – can’t do much to a plain burger, I guess! I also found the ladies' room to be filthy, which really turns me off with regard to any restaurant.

The prices do not reflect the 1950s for sure--most sandwiches were close to ten dollars. I guess people do like the nostalgia of the décor and the type of food on the menu, but I cannot recommend Boogie’s Diner as a great place for great food. Cheaper and better nostalgia isn’t that hard to find!

Boogie’s Diner in Aspen is a lower cost way to dine over Labor Day weekend. On the corner of Cooper and Galena, Boogie’s diner is a clothing store downstairs, selling mostly name brand jeans, and a restaurant upstairs. I have eaten here on several occasions.

Serving standard American fare such as hamburgers and sandwiches along with some great salads, Boogie’s is a great place to take the family. It has a 50’s style décor with old records and advertising signs on the walls and lots of neon. The diner is actually quite small, but it does have a wonderful outdoor patio with umbrella-covered tables. Great views. They do have pricier items on the menu, such as steaks, fish, etc., but if you stick to the sandwiches, you will have a very affordable meal (around $10 with soda, tip).

I’ve had their club, tuna melt and grilled chicken sandwiches and they were all wonderful. They also have milkshakes and other kinds of ice cream desserts, but I have yet to sample them. Maybe something to try next year…

The BEST burgers! Get the mashed taters and gravy, skip the fries. Huge portions, how could you do an appetizer too? A real 50's kinda place. Jeans and cool clothes are sold downstairs. Great patio dining. Heart-healthy items available on the menu (turkey burger included). Homemade desserts, carrot cake, apple pie, brownies and the like. Malts or banana splits too! Get a free button that proclaims I picked Boogies!