1980s Late Night Diner Ambience: People Chattering, Rain on Window, Retro Diner Sounds

A rainy night in the 1980s.
Detectives Blythe Harris and Harold Conner drive to the late-night diner just outside of town. They've just had a breakthrough in their case and agree to stay overnight at the office, but first they need to refuel with some good ol' diner grub. Food isn't the only reason they're here tonight, though.
They're here to test a theory.
The rain tapping against the window paired with the chattering of fellow patrons is loud enough that no one can hear them discuss the details of the case.
But moments after their food is dropped down in front of them, in walks their number one suspect, a sinewy, middle-aged fellow with a peeling sunburn. His baggy clothes sag from the weight of the rain. He must've parked up the road. A humid breeze travels in with the man, momentarily thinning the thick cloud of smoke and grease odours that clog the air.
'Perfect,' Detective Conner thinks. 'Just as we'd planned.'
The criminal always returns to the scene of the crime.
Tonight is the one year anniversary of the night three friends went missing from this very diner parking lot. There were no suspicious fingerprints on their vehicle, and no signs of struggle.
Was the suspect planning to repeat his crimes tonight?
It's just after 10 p.m., and the diner closes at midnight.
Detective Harris makes eye contact with the waitress and requests some coffee.
"We're gonna need the whole pot, I'm afraid," she says as they realize they might be here a while.
Would love to see you finish the story in the comments, if you'd like.
Hope you enjoy this rainy 1980s diner ambience!
P.S. Please subscribe so you don't miss my future ambience releases!
What I use to design & composite my 3D environments:
♡ Maya
♡ Final Cut Pro
♡ Photoshop for adjusting color, brightness and tones
♡ For audio I use a TASCAM or RODE mic to record, and I also license sounds when necessary
♡ There is absolutely zero AI involvement in my work, and never will be
Looking for more rainy ambiences? Here's a handy playlist: • Rain Ambience
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#1980s #80s #diner
(All 3D artwork, audio, and effects created by Autumn Cozy or used with the appropriate license.)

[@AutumnCozy]

Time for some nostalgia with this cozy, rainy 1980s diner! Put it in 4K to see the Coke bubbles!

[@marthaluciacr]

You are great!!! And special!!!

[@TechnoMinded-qp5in]

As a 2000s kid I would probably survive the 80s.

[@TheDeadofNightAmbience]

I've always found diners in the evening to be seriously cozy. This is really nostalgic, and the personal belongings on the seats add a touch of mystery. Great work as always, Autumn! 😍

[@AutumnCozy]

Me too! I was just saying that I wish more movies featured rainy late-night diners. :D Thank you so much for the super kind words, Dean. Means a lot coming from such a creative mind!

[@shellyscott9613]

Love this. I'm going to enjoy my little trip back to the 80's! I would like a cheeseburger, fries, and a root beer float. 🍔🍟🙂

[@AutumnCozy]

Root beer float! Ahhh, love it. All these things coming right up! :D

[@urmie]

Brilliant!! We need a 80s gameroom. Rainy Saturday night, time for some Castlevania! You can litter the room with 80s goodies, trapper keeper with baseball cards, steam rising from a cup of hot chocolate, Nintendo Power magazine, a little shelf of a game collection, etc. 👀🔥

[@AutumnCozy]

I'm literally nearing the end of working on artwork almost just like this right now! I have a few that have to come out before it, but something like this will appear on my channel very soon!

[@DrKimberlyRackley]

This is great! We own a 50’s Diner and the table top is just like ours lol! Great video ! Your work is always lovely no matter the theme.

[@AutumnCozy]

How cool that you own your own diner! And you kept the old style table tops-love it!!! You're so sweet. Thank you for the kind words!

[@Magirl-xq4hr]

I absolutely love chatter and the 80's! Thank you so much Autumn, you always make my day!

[@AutumnCozy]

Aw, yay! I was overdue for a chatter ambience. So glad you're liking it!

[@leeafontenot5934]

Love this. So nostalgic.

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you, and enjoy your little trip back to the 80s!

[@noeticstories]

Thank you for another heavenly creation! So grateful for you and your videos, Autumn! 🖤

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you so much, you wonderful human, you! I'm so grateful for you and your videos too (which I desperately need to get caught up on)! 🖤

[@Oracle13]

Eight *uninterrupted* hours folks. Eight! ❤🎉 👏🏻

[@AutumnCozy]

🎉 It's the diner that never closes! ❤

[@auroravictory]

I was in high school in the 80s, and we definitely hung out at diners! We liked coffee. I had the best job of the bunch, so I was the one who got to order the food in the group so we didn't get kicked out for loitering. I'm still good friends with them! 💜

[@AutumnCozy]

Aw, this was so lovely to read! I'm a little jealous because I was still too young in the 80s to really go out on the town and experience anything. Wish I couldn't gotten that feeling of being a teen in the 80s. I bet it was so fun. Lovely to hear you're all still friends! 💙

[@ScienceDruid]

Mmm. Love the pouring soda fizzy sounds and the burger sizzling.

[@AutumnCozy]

I loooove pouring soda sounds too! Glad you enjoyed 'em!!!

[@JennyFromThePark]

80’s nostalgia… I’m officially old!! Love this❤

[@AutumnCozy]

Aw, thank you!

[@auroravictory]

I am as well -- no worries!

[@Nancy.M.]

As a child born of the early 1980's... I'm actually getting serious 1950's Diner vibes from this one!! It felt like every interior decorator in the 80's (both home & business) used Fern Green & Dusty Rose as their colour scheme. It had a strangle hold on my Mom too. Our living room has been the same colour over 40 years & 3 houses. lol. 😅

[@AutumnCozy]

Oh yes, I remember the color schemes throughout the ages too. These were the 50s diners the survived through the 80s and got a little color redo. In fact, there are still diners like this around me! (Sometimes they're have more pink than red!). This is just set in the 1980s (with the 80s cars in the background and such) as I'm in a huge 1980s mood lately. Also born in the early 1980s!

[@sweater_ghost]

Yessss the ambience community needs more videos with people talking in the background 🙌

[@AutumnCozy]

I'll try to make more chattery ambiences soon!!! :D

[@hollyken3]

I LOVE this ambience!! Diners are so cozy!

[@AutumnCozy]

Ahh, yay! Thank you!!!

[@weirdspirit2507]

OH MY GOSH! This is a masterpiece! I love the chatter and the rain. So gorgeous.The diner sounds are perfect. Great job with the colors...Autumn- you have the best ambience videos!

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you soooo much!!! That means the world!

[@SpookyASMR]

I absolutely love the aesthetics of American 80s and 90s! Especially cinema of that era. This gives me Twin Peaks vibes! I also love the story you gave in the description. Incredible work, dear Autumn! 🤗💜

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you sooo much, Julia! 🤗 You just made me realize that I need to do a 90s aesthetic ambience some day! I love both of those eras too. Been in a real 80s mood lately! And I totally thought of Twin Peaks when making this one! Hope you're having a wonderful week so far!

[@jean-baptiste1834]

Great idea! I would love to eat and relax quietly in such a plave while hearing the rain outside. 😊

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you very much! It would be so cozy, wouldn't it?

[@melissaorome4970]

This is a fun ambience! Thanks for another great video. 😊

[@AutumnCozy]

My pleasure! Thought we needed something fun and different on the channel to spice things up a bit, lol! ❤

[@rogertemple7193]

This takes me back to the old-fashioned diners, cafes and drive ins of the 70's and 80's thanks for the memories. 💞👍☕🥤🧂🧈🍟🍔🍵🌮👍💞

[@AutumnCozy]

Happy to have brought a little nostalgia to your day! I need to do a 70s ambience one day . . .

[@TheFlamingGamerYT]

Oooh awesome! I love the 1980s, especially dolce scenes like a diner (thinking of that cafe from back to the future 2, the 80s cafe I think it was called). I love this switch up you did, it looks great, especially with the neon sign outside

[@AutumnCozy]

Cafe 80s-yes!!! I love the 80s too. I kind of want to do an old school arcade eventually. Wouldn't be the most relaxing, but it'd be fun! :) Thanks so much for watching and commenting, TFG!

[@HLBear]

This looks like a fun 1950's diner! Love it!! ❤

[@Ledluver]

Perfect ambience 🤗 Reminds me of when I worked graveyard shift and got let out early with a few coworkers. We decided to go to Denny's down the road and just chill out. We laughed and also got alot of worries off our minds until sunlight hit. We hauled it back to work for a mandatory meeting with first shift. We smelt like coffee and pancakes. Best perfume/cologne in my opinion. lol.

[@AutumnCozy]

That sounds so lovely and cozy! Thanks for sharing. There's something so special about being in a diner late at night, chatting, laughing and chowing down. Especially when it's raining outside and the world looks blurry beyond the windows! Coffee and pancakes is a great way to smell for sure!

[@TamsASMR]

I love the rainy ambience at the diner!! How cozy! We're eating dinner right now with this in the background, and enjoying the sounds!! Thank you Autumn! Tam 😍🌸✨

[@AutumnCozy]

Aw, thank you so much for choosing this ambience to play during your dinnertime! You're so sweet, Tam.

[@marthaluciacr]

Love this one! This is a wonderful and special one❤!!! Thank you Autumn!!!

[@AutumnCozy]

Aw, glad this one's special to you! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@MorningMary67]

I'll have a cheesburger and fries- oh, and a hot fudge sundae for desert! 😋🍔🍟Love it!

[@AutumnCozy]

Coming right up!!! 🍨🍟🍔

[@christiegreenwood2642]

This reminds me so much of my childhood. It's beautiful.

[@danielbaldwin3078]

Perfect rainy day for a Perfect rainy abeyance ❤

[@InvolvingAmbience]

I have Twin Peaks images rolling around in my head right now :) I love how cozy and peaceful your diner sounds. And the story in the description makes it even more immersive! Nostalgic and perfect background work, lovely Autumn! 🔍🍔☕

[@AutumnCozy]

Yessss, I realized after the artwork was done that it totally has a Twin Peaks feel! Thank you so much for stopping by, Anastasia. Have a wonderful rest of your week!

[@DomenicoLogiudice-lp3qh]

Just awesome thank you 😊

[@AutumnCozy]

You're so welcome!!! 😊

[@DreamEnchantments]

Such a cozy atmosphere! We need more diners. They sold the only diner in my town and it was my favorite place to go. Love this one!

[@AutumnCozy]

I so agree! There's something about a good, cozy diner. They have such a specific energy . . . !!!

[@mythepoeia]

so wonderful - warm and cozy! it's 8 hours long, someone's whole shift! 🥰

[@VanessasEscape]

This is super amazing and cozy Autumn!!!! You did an outstanding job here from the sounds and the visuals so perfect!!! These sounds remind me of some of your early work as well which I know you had to delete. Thank you for making my day I’m definitely gonna enjoy this so much tonight! And as always keep up GREAT work. Your friend Vanessa. 🥤🍔

[@AutumnCozy]

Aw, I'm so happy to hear this reminds you of some of the earlier pieces I had to delete! I still do need to redo those ones and bring them back. Thank you sooo much for the sweet words, you lovely human. Have a wonderful remainder of the week!

[@stellablake6200]

I love this so much! I really love the quiet chatter in the background, I find that so relaxing ❤

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you so much!!! I'll have to make more ambiences with chatter. I like it too! ❤️

[@taylormoon_]

I love videos with background chatter, but usually they’re too loud to be relaxing. This was perfect though! 🤗Thank you for another incredible video 💕

[@AutumnCozy]

You’re so welcome! 😊 I'm happy this chatter wasn't too overwhelming for ya! ❤️

[@jackielucchesi6654]

So retro!!!!! How cool!!!!

[@DJGROOVEWORLD]

This perfectly fits the vibe for my lounge. Great colors, great ambience. Another quality video from you

[@AutumnCozy]

Ooo, you must have a cozy lounge. Love it! Glad you're enjoying this one!

[@Crazer_Studios]

This is perfect. I don't know how else to describe it.

[@AutumnCozy]

Well thank you for joining me in this little virtual trip back in time. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Crazer_Studios]

No problem :D

[@breeeeeaaathofthewild]

1980s vibes let's gooooo 🎉🎉 love this ❤

[@AutumnCozy]

Cheers to 80s vibes!

[@Indy-van-Salem]

I really like this Setting and the Diner Noises in the Background.

[@AutumnCozy]

Aw, so happy to hear it!!! Thanks so much for the lovely comment!

[@gemma5723]

I can't thank you enough! I'm always looking for this kind of diner ambience and there aren't many on KZbin, so I'm very glad I have a new one to have on in the background ❤❤❤

[@AutumnCozy]

You're so welcome! Thank you sooo much for watching and for the sweet comment (which I've somehow only seen now . . .) ❤️

[@cadeevans4623]

Great creation I can imagine sitting at the diner relaxing enjoying dinner on a rainy peaceful night just chilling cozy

[@AutumnCozy]

It would be such a wonderful way to spend a rainy night! So glad you enjoyed this little step back in time. Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@cadeevans4623]

Absolutely I would totally spend a night like this cozy relaxing way of relaxation love stepping back in time autumn sure did enjoyed it thanks autumn

[@SaemHoppenstedt]

So cozy and nostalgic. Love it!❤ Thank you, AC!

[@AutumnCozy]

You're so welcome! Glad to be sprinkling a little bit of nostalgia about!

[@ayp4378]

No way! Thank you I loveee thisss😍❣️

[@rachel-xl1dx]

Love the rain, so warm to imagine being here 💕

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you so much!!

[@laviniasnow4494]

Your stories to convey the atmosphere and context are so so good. You've got talent. If you've watched “Tangled" there's a scene in the woods where Flynn tells Rapunzel his life's story and she comes closer to listen. Imagine me doing something similar to her when you start telling the stories. ☺️

[@AutumnCozy]

This means the world! Thank you to infinity for the sweet comment, and I'm sooo happy you like the little blurb I wrote. Now you've made me want to go watch Tangled again too! :P Have a lovely rest of your week! 🥰

[@laviniasnow4494]

@@AutumnCozy Thank you! You too! ☺️

[@stupor_mundi]

This is amazing wow

[@AutumnCozy]

I have to watch this movie! Looks so good. I'll definitely be doing more ambiences that take viewers back in time! :) Thanks so much for watching!

[@cindyfoley1675]

So cool....love the 80s 😊

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you! And same: such a colorful time!

[@CicoinTokyo777]

80s Riverdale Pops! So beautiful

[@ADISTOD3MUS]

What a great display of skills again my friend, very well done 👍. By the way I was born in 80s😄. Salutations from Spain.✌️

[@AutumnCozy]

Yay, an ambience from your time! Salutations back, from Canada!

[@clintlubert4272]

One of my favorites

[@AutumnCozy]

Aw, yay! Thanks so much for watchin'!

[@christygoerzen8935]

This is incredible! ❤

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@laurenelizabeth2505]

I love this!!!! it makes me feel cozy and excited :)

[@AutumnCozy]

Yay! Love to hear that!!! :D

[@heathersims7298]

I wish I had grown up in this time period ❤❤

[@Annie19732]

Beautiful, Autumn!💯

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you so much, Annie!

[@Annie19732]

@@AutumnCozy you are welcome, Autumn! ❤️💯

[@JLamstudio]

Ahhhh yes!!! Beautiful diner! And home of the Royale with Cheese, and $5 milkshake!!!!! Well, it's a shake. It's milk and ice cream. It's five dollars. And they don't put bourbon in it or nothing. We don't know if it's worth five dollars but it's a pretty good shake. Also, you can get it Martin & Lewis (vanilla) or Amos & Andy (chocolate)!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@bridgetd0317]

Gotta love a fellow Pulp Fiction fan. 😀

[@bridgetd0317]

Although technically the Royale with Cheese was in Europe. 😂

[@AutumnCozy]

Pulp Fiction! I do think that was in the reference photos whilst designing this scene, haha! Love it.

[@sophiapomponio1609]

I literally adore your videos so much they are all so well made with amazing sounds that are never too intrusive. Plus they are all so unique! I always know I'm going to get something amazing when I click on one of your videos❣❣❣🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖💖

[@AutumnCozy]

I'm so happy you find my ambiences so enjoyable! ❤️ Thank you so, so, so much for the kind words!

[@tinyangel9409]

🌒is this ever relaxing and cool, love the theme🌒

[@AutumnCozy]

So glad you enjoyed your little virtual trip back in time!

[@queenvictoria4237]

Lovely! This is amazing

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you so much!!!

[@queenvictoria4237]

Using this to read some mystery novels ​@@AutumnCozy

[@artmusicandtarot]

Oh wow instantly my fav!

[@AutumnCozy]

Yay!!! Enjoy your little virtual trip back in time! :)

[@denniswalter4412]

Love it. Best greetings from germany. ❤😊✌️🇩🇪

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you very much! Greetings back, from Canada!

[@UnderwoodFamily7]

Nice work again! 😊

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you!!!

[@dreamsofparis5535]

Wow, I think I would've enjoyed eating at a diner in the 80's. Sadly, the diners near me are popular hangouts for drunks, gangs, and just the wrong kind of people that you wouldn't feel safe around. This makes me feel safe, away from the wrong crowds.

[@stephvandermeulen9587]

Well, I wrote an entire extension of your story, Autumn, and as I was typing near the end, my computer suddenly shut down and restarted. I lost it all. I'm peacing out because today, I just can't. I'm sorry. But I love this ambiance, the idea of the story that we finish, the details you put in, and the perspective, which feels like I could just slide right in that booth and take a sip of Coke...

[@AutumnCozy]

Oh nooo! I've had something like this happen so much when replying to comments or sending a detailed email. I know the frustration. That you even tried is so sweet of you, and I hope your evening goes a little more smoothly than your day. Thank you for the sweet words, and have a happy weekend!

[@stephvandermeulen9587]

@@AutumnCozy Holy CRAP it just happened again. I'm stunned. I was typing a response and just about to finish when the page closed!! I was saying that hours later, I reframed what happened as positive: you inspired me to creatively think and write something, even for a short time, and that's no small thing. So thank you! Good grief. Maybe I should just give up on this day and get off technology!! Twice I tried to make coffee: the first time, the water just came out without heating and there was no mug there, and the second time, the coffee overflowed!! Thank goodness for ambiances to escape into!! I hope all is well with you. xox

[@vividdreams7072]

Oh I LOVE this ❤❤❤❤❤

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you so much!!!! :D

[@anthony_lovett]

LOVE THIS

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you so much!!!

[@moonstars1334]

I love it ❤

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you!!

[@HereForTheComments]

Unaware that I'm walking onto a crime scene, I rush in, trying to make it before they close. "Hey, do you guys do Easter brunch?"

[@AutumnCozy]

😂 Yes! This character needed to be in the scene to alleviate the tension! Tired, the waitress looks you up and down, chewing her gum like she's offended by its flavor. Shrugs. "We serve the usual food on Easter during the hours of brunch. So if you wanna to call it Easter brunch, then yeah, sure, we serve it, I guess . . ." She's at the end of her shift, so naturally she hates everybody at this point, and you don't take it personally. You slip back out the door, still none the wiser about what's about to go down inside the cozy little roadside diner.

[@HereForTheComments]

@@AutumnCozy The vibe wasn't very "Eastery" but I might come back if I can't find an affordable restaurant with the right aesthetic.

[@mateagreen_1993]

I could write a short story just by your clip alone. This is what I have in mind when I think about a DINER while it’s raining. Is there a Diner or a coffee shop that looks similar to this, anywhere in the US?😩

[@muchamocha7]

Love it 😀

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you!!!

[@stephencarrillo5905]

Harris and Conner were on their second pot of coffee and any conversation had faded by the time they watched the waitress extinguish the neon sign. Good, Harris thought. I really need a smoke. Just then the sunburned man who'd sat at the counter with his back to them pushed back from his half-eaten chicken-fried steak. He waved at the tattooed blonde and dropped a wad of bills before turning to the detectives who were pretending they weren't watching him. "Nice to see you, Harris and Conner. What, no doughnuts?" Harris smiled and said, "Too late for that, Mr. Orbach. We prefer our sugar fix in the morning." "It's already morning, detective, and you're not gonna get any sleep with all that caffeine you've been swilling." Connor watched his partner stand up, Pall Malls in hand. "How about you join me outside for a smoke, sir? The rain's letting up." Orbach's eyes seemed to flicker for an instant, or maybe it was the diner's ancient lights playing tricks. He shrugged and slipped on his still-damp oversized coat. Harris looked at her partner and said, "Pay the tab. I'll get it next time." Conner followed their movements while reaching for his wallet. As the waitress approached with the check she only saw the cash in one hand and didn't notice him releasing the safety on his service weapon with the other. Okay, it's a bit lame with cliches, Autumn, but I thought it'd be fun to at least try. 😉Damn, writing is hard. That being said, this is my new favorite of your ambiences. I love diners! Every detail is spot on. I'll have a vanilla shake, please. Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@AutumnCozy]

Brilliant! This made me so happy. I wasn't sure if anyone reads the descriptions anymore. Love that we have a name (Mr. Orbach) for the suspect now. Also love the description of the diner's ancient lights playing tricks. So cool to see where people's minds go when you start a story and they add to it! Writing sure is hard! (Writing tiny blurbs like this is even harder, though. I want to flourish everything and give vivid details and even bits of backstory, but it'd be too much for KZbin, haha!) And I love a good cliche. I never read this genre, so mine was just one giant ball of cliche. I love diners too. There are far too few of 'em. One vanilla milkshake coming right up! Thanks for watching (and writing!).

[@HLBear]

I enjoyed that, thank you 😊❤

[@youknowyouwilldespisethis7118]

Playing this and "It's Been a Long, Long Time" by Kitty Kallen, Harry James. (Yes, it reminds me of Steve and Peggy)

[@AutumnCozy]

What a lovely mix and a lovely blend of different two unique decades. Love it!!

[@TheBejeweledSwiftie14]

Wow 13 seconds ago

[@AutumnCozy]

That's my lucky number!

[@TheBejeweledSwiftie14]

@@AutumnCozy ooooh slay! You're just like Taylor Swift!

[@foodiekr3820]

wowwwwww 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ryanmartori2589]

Needs 80's music on but I understand why it can't lol

[@AutumnCozy]

I so considered it! But this way you can open all your favorite 80s tunes in another tab and play them both at your preferred volumes and the songs you like! :)

[@kuttsukukoff]

Kick it up a notch and open a 2nd tab with some nice Noir Jazz playing at 1/4th the volume. It's too good to pass up.

[@AutumnCozy]

I love these suggestions! Thank you. Gotta try it now! :)

[@22vx]

That's a good'n

[@AutumnCozy]

Thank you!!!

[@ld4206]

This looks like a diner that would be in Stranger Things.

[@AutumnCozy]

One of my favourite shows ever (and I've re-watched each season a solid 4 times now, lol!) so it definitely played into the inspiration for this!) :D

[@Library-of-Wonder]

🥗🍔🌧🛼🥤

[@pavlinazitkova]