The Automat Book Returns After 23 Years

Opening this book feels like opening a time capsule. Inside are recipes, photographs, and stories that capture the magic of Horn & Hardart’s Automat, once a daily ritual for millions in Philadelphia and New York City.

We are proud to announce the return of The Automat: The History, Recipes, and Allure of Horn & Hardart’s Masterpiece by Lorraine B. Diehl and Marianne Hardart. Filled with recipes, rare photos, and stories, the book offers a time capsule of one of America’s most iconic dining experiences.

Originally published in 2002, it has been out of print for over 20 years. As part of our revival, we are thrilled to make it available once again, exclusively at Horn & Hardart!

This reprint is more than a book. It is a piece of history we get to share together, a reminder of what made the Automat so special, and a sign of what’s still to come.