Whately Diner History
The Whately Diner Fillin’ Station is a classic “Princess” style diner built in 1960 by the Kullman Company of New Jersey. It was originally located in Chicopee, MA where it was known as the Princess Diner. In the early 70s, it was purchased by the F.L. Roberts Company and moved to the current location. In its current location, it was formerly known as the “Maverick.”

The diner was listed as one of the top ten diners in the United States in the September 1998 issue of USA Today, appeared in Yankee Magazine and was included on “Best of Diners,” a Food Channel special.

A scene from the motion picture “In Dreams” starring Annette Benning and Robert Downey, Jr. was filmed at the diner. Some celebrities who have passed through the doors of the Diner include: Jason Robard & family, Ernest Borgnine, Christopher Reeve, Dr. Ruth, Michael Douglas, Matt Dillon, Susan Lucci, Tom Bevacqua, Sy Becker, Chris Farley, BB King, Vanilla Ice and the Beastie Boys.

372 State Rd. (Routes 5 &10) • Whately, MA • 413-665-3696 • Exit 24 off I-91

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