Type: Business / Social Hub

Overview

The Daybreak Grill is Autumn Hollow’s only real restaurant, a cozy diner with deep booths and a long counter of swivel stools. Locals come here for steady coffee, comfort food, and to hear what Old Marlene thinks about whatever just happened in town.

Atmosphere

  • Lighting / Weather: Warm amber lights over the booths and counter; fogged windows on cold mornings.
  • Sound / Mood: The sizzle of the griddle, the clink of plates, and the low hum of conversation.
  • Textures / Architecture: Vinyl booths with slight cracks, a polished counter, and a tile floor worn smooth by decades of boots.

Notable Locations Within

The Counter

The best spot to watch Old Marlene cook. Regulars treat the counter like a front-row seat to the town’s unofficial news desk.

The Back Booth

A tucked-away booth where teens and night-shift workers hold hushed conversations after closing time.

Key NPCs

  • Old Marlene: Head cook and de facto boss of the diner. She does not own the place, but everyone listens when she speaks.

Time Loop Notes

TBD