All of these books feature a run-down but beloved diner or dive bar that serves as a safe space for our protagonists. Sometimes, it's a conveniently open location to visit in the middle of the night in order to hide from a pursuer, and other times its a beloved neighbourhood staple that just needs a little bit of TLC. The server knows your name, your how you like your eggs, and exactly why the girl across the booth from you has a twinkle in her eye.