Service was excellent. Food was amazing. We had a Cuban sandwich and sloppy Joe. We took a mini pie…read morehome. We definitely would come back!

Great place for some southern staples. We were a party of 6 and we couldn't resist ordering fried…read morechicken and catfish. Fried chicken was really tasty with a perfect crunch and juicy chicken. The fried catfish was breaded with cornmeal, perfectly crispy, also well seasoned and very moist and tender inside. The tartar sauce was homemade and very good but they also have a good peppered vinegar. Between us all we had an opportunity to try a lot of sides. Hush puppies which one of our hush puppy lovers said was the best she ever had (I'm not a fan of these overall so I can't really say). The potato salad was very good, creamy, with just a hint of onion and relish. Baked potatoes and sweet potatoes were enjoyed by all. Loved the crispy okra and green beans. Collard greens were also good. Of course, we couldn't leave without trying the pies. Caramel apple walnut was a little too nutty for me but it was still good. They key lime was my personal fave -- the crust was a good crumbly graham cracker that was definitely home made. We also had a lemon meringue and the chocolate coconut cream pie, which was essentially a half and half with chocolate cream and the bottom and coconut cream on the top. Both had beautiful, moist meringues with nicely toasted tops. On top of good food, we had a great waitress who was super attentive and very patient and friendly. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area and looking for some nostalgic, good southern comfort food.

We went for breakfast and were seated within 10 minutes. The ambiance is very vibrant!…read more Our server was great! My Bloody Mary was really good. I had the eggs Benedict with fruit and it was tasty. The other entrees were the steak scramble and it looked good. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant for breakfast.

We had a decent experience at Metro Diner! We were told there would be a 10-15 minute wait, but it…read morewas actually closer to two minutes, which was a pleasant surprise. We sat outside under the overhang, which was comfortable and enjoyable. One person ordered the huevos rancheros, while the other two had the avocado toast with feta cheese. Everything was delicious, and the portions were HUGE--so much food that I actually had to take someone home with me! One note for management: please don't wash the tables while guests are eating. I completely understand the importance of cleaning the tables, especially between customers, but the smell from the sponges and cleaning products was really unpleasant while we were trying to enjoy our meal. Maybe cleaning the tables before or after the dining period would help. Overall, a good meal, quick seating, friendly service, and very generous portions. We'll definitely be back! But please listen to my suggestion!

Came by about 3:30 Memorial Day. It was very quiet. We ordered onion rings appetizer, bacon burger…read morebecause they did not have cheddar and mushroom swiss burger. Our order came out quickly and was pretty good. Onion rings and french fries were good hot but once they started cooking were pretty greasy. The burgers were good. We took them off the bread. The waitress was friendly and attentive. The ambiance is lacking, still needs a good cleaning. Bathrooms are rough but usable.

We enjoyed our lunch here today very much! We were greeted right at the door and seated, asked what…read morewe would like to drink and given menus. I decided on grilled cheese with fries and was very happy I could even order it on rye bread, my favorite. My hubby chose to eat a breakfast entree that was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious too. We were very pleased. This is a quaint little spot worth a visit!

Layla was such a wonderful server. Friendly and attentive. Went there on sunday and had very good…read moreexperience.

The Good and the Bad…read more I came in during a late breakfast. The restaurant wasn't very busy, and most of the tables were empty, but many hadn't been cleared. The waitress could see I was waiting for a table, but instead of clearing one, she started cleaning a booth first. That wasn't a great first impression. Once seated, there was another wait before I could even ask for coffee. When the coffee finally arrived, it tasted stale. Fresh coffee is one of the least expensive things a breakfast restaurant can provide. This isn't a deal breaker--things happen--but there's really no reason to serve customers old coffee. Then I realized I didn't have a spoon. I got the waitress's attention and asked for one. She headed toward the back, stopped to cash out another customer, went into the kitchen looking for clean spoons, and eventually had to grab one from the counter. Something as simple as getting a spoon shouldn't turn into a process. This brings me to the bigger issue: staffing and organization. Does the restaurant have bussers or a dedicated cashier? The waitress appears to be responsible for seating, serving, clearing tables, cashing customers out, and everything in between. That's inefficient and hurts the overall customer experience. I also don't like the checkout process. The waitress asks whether the tip will be on the card and then enters it while you're standing there. Whether intentional or not, that can make customers feel pressured about tipping. I'd much rather see a dedicated cashier handling payments and phone orders so the servers can focus on their tables. Now, the food. The food was mediocre overall. The omelet was very flat rather than the fluffy omelet I normally expect from a restaurant. On the positive side, the hash browns and toast were perfect. The bacon could have been a little crispier, but I didn't specifically order it crispy, so I can't really fault them for that. Then there's the price: $21 for a cheese omelet, hash browns, toast, and bacon. I understand that food, transportation, labor, and operating costs have increased, but $21 seems excessive for this particular breakfast. Based on the quality and portion, this felt more like a $14 meal. My biggest criticism isn't actually the food--it's the restaurant's organization. Clearing and resetting tables should be automatic. When customers leave, those tables should be cleared and prepared for the next guests as soon as reasonably possible. That should happen during the rush and continue when business slows down. There were some good points here, particularly the hash browns and toast, but the service organization, stale coffee, mediocre omelet, uncleared tables, and $21 price make the overall experience difficult to recommend.

My parents retired to Bell, Fl which is about 30 minutes away from this joint…read more I go every time I come down to visit them. Usually at least twice. Once for breakfast and once for lunch or dinner. I've never had the seafood night, but it's been recommended multiple times in conversation and here in other reviews. It's a solid southern mom and pop buffet. No regrets Always delicious. Wait staff is always friendly.

You know that show bar takeover or restaurant takeover - well.....I thought the cast and film crew…read morewas about to show up anytime. Upon entering, dirty tables everywhere and it was so hard to find a clean table to sit at. Dirty floors, dirty windows, buffet with people hovering over it while standing in line to pay their bill. It's ok to have an older restaurant but they must keep it clean! My husband never uses a straw, but he did today - scared the cup may be dirty...we know some folks that come here so we stayed because we just needed to see if it got better and why they come...it's a hard no! Long wait, extremely salty food, sad presentation of the food appearance. I had images of the kitchen in my head after seeing the front of the house. We've never been to Cross City - assuming it's a fishing town - which is cool but other than that, not much here. The pros - waitress was nice and seemed to like her job. I liked all the patriotic decorations. Well we were really hoping to like this establishment, but not for us, oh well, we came, we tasted, we saw, and now we move on.

I have been coming here for years, and I've seen how this place has changed--and stayed the same!…read moreIn a recent visit, some of the classic charm is still there even if their old cash register is not! I think it's not trying to chase some form of nostalgia instead of just be itself (there's huge figurines around the property, for example, of Elvis). This is classic diner fare and they do a pretty good job of it. I think their milkshakes are pretty great because they are made with thick ice cream and spun right there. I've been getting the Black Bottom for years. As time has gone by, I think this has slowly become more and more eggy vs hamburger-y. This is a bit of a disappointment, to be honest, as it's very unique to Angel's. The tea is still good. Prices have remained reasonable in spite of the years. The diner itself is just as run-down as I remember it every time. But on my most recent visit, the air conditioning didn't leak on me!

Angel's is an old time diner with diner style food. Drive-in, or sit outside at the picnic tables,…read moreor inside the dining car. The dining car definitely is the place to sit for the full experience. However, seating is limited and it fills quickly during meal times. Beware-the picnic tables come with a slightly weathered statue of Elvis Presley that may seem creepy to some. We chose to share the black-bottomed burger. It's a delicious mixture of egg, hamburger, cheese, and onions. It's hard to describe but truly tasty. The chili cheese fries were a bit soggy but the chili and cheese were pretty good. The shake was thick and creamy. The extra chocolate syrup was a nice touch. Service is friendly and efficient.

We were in town for a long weekend for a concert and stayed at the Embassy Suites down the street…read more I was on Instagram and this place popped up on my feed - decided to give it a try! Glad we did! We ended up walking there and it was easy to get to. When we walked inside, we were able to get a table inside right away. It was clean and cutely decorated. Our server came by quickly and got our drink and food order in. I ordered the breakfast tacos (comes with 2 good sized tacos) - sooooooooo good! They hit the spot! What got me... it had goat cheese on it! It was delicious. My husband got the fish tacos and he said they were good too! Definitely a great place for breakfast and lunch if you're in the area!! Apparently they have some great bloody mary's too!

If planning a breakfast out while visiting St. Augustine Beach give Beachside Diner a try but make…read moresure you pack some patience as you'll probably have to wait for a table as this place is popular. For our visit this time they said about a 30 minute wait which was actually 20 minutes. The vibe of the place is very cool with the old jukebox and a bar as well as tables both inside and outside. We were seated outside this visit which was fine as it was shady. I had the corned beef has with hash browns and 2 sunny side eggs. The corned beef is full of shredded corned beef with just a small amount of potatoes. The hash browns with onions were nice and crispy as I asked and the eggs were cooked nicely with the right amount of run when broken. My wife has the Classic Breakfast which is somewhat similar to what I had but with no meat. Hers was done nicely too. Thanks for a nice visit and see you the next time we're back to St. Augustine Beach!

Typical diner but excellent service. The staff. Is very accommodating. The sweet potato pancakes…read moreare my favorite. Never have had a bad experience.

While coming in here - I wasn't surprised by anything - I also didn't get the coffee - water wasn't…read morethat great - but you get what you paid for - thanks again