# Diner City

> 3D diner simulation game with staff management, decoration, and business expansion. (iPhone/iPad app by Oriented Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diner-city/id537932694 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oriented Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/504510606)
- Category: Games, Board, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 118 App Store ratings · 123 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 188 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean
- Released: 2012-10-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diner-city/id537932694/reviews.md

## What is Diner City?

Welcome to Diner City! A place where you can design your perfect diner! Hire staff, decorating your diner, and expand your business! More content will be updated in future patches! So stay tuned!

-hire and train staff to help with your ever expanding diner.
-design your diner with many of our unique decorations.
-each VIP has different abilities and bonuses that help you along the way.
-unlock more dishes as you level up!
-it's a 3D game! You can play around with the camera angles and get a desired view to run your diner.  
-watch out for special events! They can be found all over the map. Some are even hidden behind walls, so you will need to rotate your camera to find them. They are fun and rewarding!

## Key features

- Design diner with unique decorations
- Hire and train staff
- Unlock new dishes
- 3D camera angle control
- Discover special events

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| package of Small Coin Pack (100 Diner Points) | $0.99 | one-time |
| one package of Medium Point Pack (210 Diner Points) | $1.99 | one-time |
| package of Big Point Pack (460 Diner Points) | $3.99 | one-time |
| package of Mega Point Pack (1250 Diner Points) | $9.99 | one-time |
| package of Supersized Point Pack (3000 Diner Points) | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Diner City?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💖 Cute and adorable art style
- 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and brings back memories
- ✨ Unique characters and dishes
- 🎮 Easy to play and understand
- 😊 Entertaining for long periods
- 💯 Classic and beloved game
- 🌟 High potential for engagement
- 🕹️ Good for road trips (offline play)
- 🎶 Great music

**Cons**

- 📉 Overpriced items
- 💸 Difficulty earning in-game currency
- ⏳ Long wait times for progress
- 🚫 Removed features (ads for points, visiting others)
- 📉 Lack of updates for years
- 🪲 Glitching and crashing issues
- 📱 Not optimized for full screen on newer devices
- 📉 Game feels abandoned
- 💰 Inability to purchase in-game currency
- 📉 Limited activities while waiting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- App closes unexpectedly and doesn't save progress
- Food doesn't sell without Wi-Fi
- Perspective doesn't look right
- Buttons are hard to press
- Food collides and disappears
- Game glitches
- Occasional crashes that remove food and mess with other things
- Lost data when changing phones
- Lag issues

**Most requested features**

- Update the game with new content
- Bring back the option to watch ads for diner points/gems
- Reintroduce the feature to see/visit other players' restaurants
- Add new events, staff, VIPs, and food
- Bring back old mini-games or features like chef showdowns
- Add in-app purchases for gold coins and blue coins
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Add a feature to save game data (e.g., Facebook connect)
- Release Pet Cafe 2 or similar sequel
- Add more in-game ways to earn coins (mini-games, seasonal themes)
- Fix the perspective issue
- Add toilets, sinks, and more decoration options
- Add notifications for when food is finished cooking
- Improve the user interface for managing food
- Make the game full screen on newer devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 123)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diner-city/id537932694/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Update please

*2026-05-02*

I love this game and play it everyday but I just wish you’d update it again! I’ve been playing it for 10 years lol.

### 5/5 — El mejor juego de cocina que he probado

*2025-12-07, version 1.2.2*

Me encanta el estilo y el diseño del juego, es muy entretenidooo, solo que me gustaria que lo actualizaraaaaan

### 5/5 — 오랜만에 왔는데

*2025-08-11*

업뎃 안하나요?ㅠ

### 5/5 — Please keep adding more !

*2025-05-07*

This game is amazing I don’t really keep coming to to games but this keeps me coming back but nothing has been added for years please add new events! I really want something new and something fun also there used to be a feature where we were able to see others restaurants but I can’t seem to find that any more where is it??

Edit: I submitted this review a few years ago and now I’m back cause I’ve been looking for a game similar to this but I still haven’t found one. Please add more I’m willing spend money on it !

### 4/5 — Please update

*2025-03-05, version 1.2.2*

I love this game. Please update it! 🥺

### 5/5 — Update plz

*2025-01-20*

Update plz

### 3/5 — Why did you abandon us?

*2025-01-12*

Dear Developers, 
Adding back the option to purchase diner points and coins is a fantastic way to make passive income. Please read all the reviews below mine. Many people are willing to spend their money on this game, including me! Make a few updates and fixes and you can make more money while you sleep. So many of us love this game and miss features that are no longer available.

### 5/5 — Best game ever.

*2024-12-11, version 1.2.2*

I love this game so much. It’s so underrated

### 5/5 — Love the game

*2024-09-22, version 1.2.2*

Fix the little bugs, bring back that mini game that used to be on it‼️

### 5/5 — :)

*2024-03-11*

Очень люблю эту игру, жалко что больше не выходит обновлений (

## Frequently asked questions about Diner City

### What is Diner City?

Diner City is a 3D simulation game where players can design, build, and manage their own diner. You can hire and train staff, decorate your establishment, unlock new dishes, and expand your business.

### What are the key features of Diner City?

Key features include designing your diner with unique decorations, hiring and training staff, unlocking more dishes as you level up, and enjoying a 3D environment with adjustable camera angles. Players can also discover special events for rewards.

### Is Diner City free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their gameplay experience or speed up progress.

### What platforms is Diner City available on?

The provided description does not specify platform availability. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting it is likely available on iOS and Android devices.

### How do I find special events in Diner City?

Special events can be found all over the map within the game. Some may be hidden behind walls, requiring you to rotate your camera to find them. These events are designed to be fun and rewarding.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2016-08-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

An even better Diner City experience awaits! Download the update now!

* Added Reset Data button
* Fixed Photo saving feature - you can now save photos of your restaurant in your device album!
* Fixed an issue that causes waiters to stop working.

### 1.2.0 — 2016-05-03

You can now earn free Diner Points through the new Offers system !

### 1.1.12 — 2012-10-24

Bug fixes

### 1.1.11 — 2012-08-22

No release notes.

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