Down near Port Everglades, the original Lester’s (there are four branches) is another Fort Lauderdale institution, slinging hefty portions of good greasy-spoon fare (including breakfast 24/7) since 1967, when it started out as a truck stop. It’s got snappy, no-nonsense yet friendly waitresses; a following of office workers, clubbers, bluehairs, families, and other assorted locals; and a copious menu of stick-the-the-ribs American and Greek favorites (highlights include chicken-fried steak, moussaka, a raft of breakfast items all day long, and of course the much-touted 14-ounce cup of coffee). Decor is updated classic diner—black-and-white tile floors, neon trim. The other Lesters are at Sunrise, right near Sawgrass Mills and Ikea, at 1399 NW 136th Ave. (tel. 954/838-7473) open daily from 7am to 9pm; Pompano Beach, 1924 E. Atlantic Blvd. (tel. 954/783-2109) open Sunday through Thursday from 6am to 9pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 6am to 10pm; and Margate, 4701 Coconut Creek Parkway, (tel. 954/979-4722) open daily from 7am to 10pm.