Eatery that might offer a blue plate special (5)

I believe the answer is:

diner

(Other definitions for diner that I've seen before include "US cafe" , "(One using) restaurant car" , "(Person eating in) restaurant" , "American restaurant" , "Buffet car" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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