My husband and I came here while traveling because he wanted a little mom-and-pop place. Perfect choice! It is a little quaint diner in the middle of downtown Petersburg, Virginia. I looked up the history on Google because I was curious about how old this diner was. This little diner has been open since 1920 and in its current location since 1939. We both ordered the country-style steak. It was excellent. Service was also very good; the waitress was very attentive to us. If we ever ever driving up this way again, I would definitely visit this place again in the future! read more

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Stopped by for the first time with my little brother because this place makes the food that I don't make at home. The stuff that my waist line thanks me for not cooking, if you know what I mean... I opted for the country fried steak, mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese, brother chose the pork chop special with mashed potatoes and pickled cukes and onions. The mains were amazing. The pork chop was huge and thick and delicious, the country fried steak was so good, the gravy on both was delicious. The price was a steal. They were both amazing. The mashed potatoes were also both delicious, definitely homemade and not from a box. The baked Mac and cheese was just okay. It tasted like normal homemade Mac and cheese, nothing particularly special, but then I feel like baking it always just dries it out and sort of breaks the cheese sauce, so I would definitely skip that next time in favor of something else. The cukes were also just okay, we got it to feel like we were trying a healthier option, but will probably just splurge for something else next time. We were a little disappointed though, I do understand that this is a local restaurant and some things are harder to get and keep on the menu and keep in stock, especially if you don't want waste, but we initially tried to order corn cakes but they were out, then rolls but they were out, then went with biscuits. Then brother got the last pork chop plate. They have been out of pickle fries for "awhile now". If you aren't particularly picky about what you want to order, cool. I only particularly like cornbread/corncakes, so I was pretty bummed. The people are super friendly though, and a lot of locals seem to come by for their hotdogs (like, a LOT. Clearly we are missing something not ordering the dogs.) I'll definitely be back on days that I had a really healthy breakfast and plan on breaking my healthy streak with something fried and covered in gravy. read more

Dixie Restaurant - Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, baked Mac and cheese - Southern Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia

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Dixie has been around for a long time, it's a pretty small space but has extra seating on the patio outside. If you during peak hours you'll have to wait for a table but it's pretty quick. The food is good. The grits and greens are made with water so it's a little more runny than I like (I like my grits made with milk). The potatoes pancakes are always good, definitely a staple. I also ordered the biscuit and gravy, I will say this was not a favorite of mine. The gravy wasn't a smooth consistency and again made with water vs milk. The eggs and bacon, are just that. I ordered my eggs over medium they came out more so over well. Overall I like the Dixie, I go back every now and then. The inside feels and looks like your typical diner. It has pictures all over the walls of its past so that's pretty cool. read more

Dixie Restaurant - Grits & Greens, Triple Stack, Biscuits & Gravy, Two Eggs and bacon. - Southern Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia

A Petersburg staple! Burger as big as my head..SO good. Staff is so friendly and always willing to chat it up with you while waiting for your meal. Quite small on the inside but a nice clean place to stop by for a quick lunch with maybe one other person. Not really suitable for big groups. read more

Dixie Restaurant - Cheeseburger - Southern Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia

Took some time to go over and revisit Dixie's in Petersburg. I decided to get the omelette flight with three different omelettes that I wouldn't normally get. I tried one with a red pepper jelly on top and it was fantastic. I was greeted with some warm faces that came in and had me sit immediately. They showered me with coffee and also some water and made me feel at home. The atmosphere was inviting. It was so cozy in the middle of the hustle and bustle of downtown Petersburg. read more

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My first visit to Dixie and it was awesome! Breakfast was delicious and the employees and atmosphere were fantastic! The waitresses made all customers feel appreciated and I was blessed to have Sheena as my waitress. Can't wait to come back! read more

This is a nice, cozy cafe run by friendly people who serve up simple, tasty food. The avocado toast is delicious and the apple turnover with vanilla ice cream was to die for. I can't believe I have in town this long and had not stopped in sooner. There is apparently some sort of controversy happening that the long time locals are up in arms about concerning this cafe. I haven't really followed it nor do I intend to. All I know is they offer tasty food and friendly service. read more

Dixie Restaurant - They also have tons of specials on the chalkboard.....,and desserts - Southern Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia

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This is my fiancés and mines favorite breakfast nook in the Burgh. Everything on the menu is delicious, the service is kind, friendly and always smiling. We love this place and the owners too! read more

Good food for quality pay. Staff is friendly m. Better to inside my opinion for great breakfast and brunch for your money in today's market

My wife, my baby boy and I went to Petersburg to visit family a couple weekends ago and we happened to stay at an Airbnb a block away from Dixie. We saw that it had great reviews, so we went for breakfast and were not disappointed. Excellent food and service, and the staff made you feel like you were at home. One of the current owners also came to our table to see how we were enjoying everything. We tried as much as we could without being gluttonous. So much food for the price and it was all delicious. The next we go back to VA, I'm making it a point to stop by again! read more

About as traditional breakfast as you can get. They now have an omelet flight where you can get three one egg omletes. Super good

Went in on a Saturday two weeks ago and was blown away. I didn't realize how well certain simple things could be done but everything provided by Amanda and the kitchen staff was amazing. Best sweet tea I've had in ages. The bacon was cooked to perfection. I had shrimp and grits while the other 4 in my group had breakfast. It's diner food but every single dish had all 5 of us bubbling about it and the service from Amanda was top notch. Definitely recommend! read more

Came here as a mid-stop on our way to NC to visit family. You Yelpers were accurate in your reviews! We had a very nice breakfast. We were seated quickly and got to sit in the outdoor patio which just had the heat turned on. Our waitress immediately got to us and had the Southern Charm. Our drink orders got out right away. My ham and egg biscuit sandwich with cheddar was excellent with a fluffy biscuit. The well done at my request home fries were some of the best I've had. Maybe a little on the blackened side but still very tasty. My kid's "healthy" parfait of yogurt, granola, and packed blueberries was finished in a jiffy, and the waffles and eggs my wife and other kid got also were quite nice. After several hours on the road, this hit the spot and it was easy to get to off the highway. Men's room had the movie theater sticky floor but the best sign ever. Coke products! Yeah! $52 not including tip. Friendly service. They will break $100s here! read more

Dixie Restaurant - Outdoor Patio w/Heat! - Southern Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia

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100% worth the wait! They have limited hours and there's always a wait to get a table but it's sooo worth it.

Good day, I have left a review before, but I had to come back and leave a review for breakfast. As usual service was good. Breakfast was just as good as lunch. The atmosphere was very pleasant. When you can actually hear the music playing in the background that's a good vibe for me. For those wondering you need not wonder, stop by there is something on the menu for everyone. read more

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I brought my Aunt and friend in for breakfast today. We sat for 41minutes waiting for simple breakfast orders. Finally when it did arrive, the eggs, ice cold, home fries cold, and sausage was so overcooked. I will never be back. Then there was the cooks son running around the restaurant aggravating the customers. What kind of business are they running ? So disappointed in this restaurant. read more

We stumbled upon this place when we were at an appt around the corner and I'm so glad we did! Such a charming little diner that's been here forever! There were so many options for breakfast but it was all so good! The waitress was so nice too! We'll definitely come back another time and try lunch because that looked just as tasty! read more

Old time cafe with excellent home cooking. Biscuits were incredibly fluffy and the sausage gravy delicious. Crispy bacon, sausage with a bit of heat, and tasty corn cakes. The servers were really hoppin' and friendly. read more

The 2 of us shared 1 breakfast and had plenty. Our hash, 2 eggs and Corn Cake (biscuit substitute) breakfast was delicious. The hash was crispy brown on the outside-just as we like it. The over-easy eggs atop the hash adds to the perfect flavors. This Corn Cake thing was new for us. It's a pancake made from cornmeal instead of flour. We added syrup which was already at the table for a wonderful tasting experience. We were to early for lunch. Lunch didn't start until 11AM so we couldn't order off that menu but saw a few things we wouldn't mind trying. When an outfit is the best hotdog joint in a city, that's an item to try IMO. It's on out next time list. We were on our way to Greenville SC. This is an easy off/on Interstate stop and worth the effort if you are in the area. read more

Dixie Restaurant - Best 2022 hot dog award. We have to come back for that. - Southern Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia

The food was delicious, I got a special which was funfetti pancakes. The staff were all friendly, polite, abs helpful (even when it wasn't their table). Very cozy space with a variety of photos and art as decor. read more

Just a relaxing, awesome southern breakfast experience. Great menu, corn cakes as a side was great. We would have stopped on our way back from Florida but they are closed on Sundays. read more

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This is a great local spot for breakfast and lunch. Prices are great, food is fabulous and service is excellent.

Great little place in the d downtown Petersbhrg. I lived the feel of the area. Dixie's is absolutely the most adorable.ppace with friendly people. The food was good and came out quickly. The coffee was hot and strong, my kinda cup of joe!!! The place was immaculate, clean, and smelled like home cooking to this New Englander. Waitress was absolutely the best!!! I'd say stop in, grab a bite, and walk the shops!! read more

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Food, atmosphere and customer service were outstanding. Stopped in here on our way to Chesterfield. Will definitely be back. read more

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On my southern roadtrip through the Carolinas, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky I was making sure that I would be stopping at my favorite down home restaurant on the way back. I calculated my trip staying in Roanoke Rapids NC last night so I would be around the DR around breakfast. I had been thinking about their shrimp and grits since I visited there about nine months ago and couldn't wait to plow into another plate of that hot deliciousness. Since I already had my fill of coffee ( I woke around 5) I ordered the sweet tea (which is the best) along with the shrimp and grits ( the crispy bacon on top kicks it up many flavor notches ), I ordered a side of stewed apples that were just great ( like a nice slice of hot apple pie without the crust) and one of their awesome biscuits ( that pillowy little cloud of biscuit heaven is just like the rest of the food served, as good as it gets). The little girl that kept my tea glass filled was just as sweet as their tea and the waitress that took my order made me feel like a regular. If I lived in the vicinity of Petersburg I'd be hitting this place every morning. I left the DR a happy motorist and look forward to my next visit. BTW I took a balona burger with me for lunch and a large container of their most excellent beef vegetable soup in the whole world, to take home for my DW to enjoy ( I travel with a cooler) lol. read more

When I tell you that this diner hits all the high notes, I ain't just whistling Dixie!! Did you know it's been around since 1920!? Although it's changed ownership several times since its beginning, one thing that hasn't changed is the country home cooking and the friendly folks!! You walk in and you feel like family! Several people, customers and servers alike, whom I've never met, turned and greeted me "Morning!" as I walked thru the door! It's got a charming, familiar, home town feel with booths, larger tables in the back for groups, and a counter with stools. Much of the décor and some of the fixtures are original. As I eased into my booth, a few people exchanged pleasantries with me as the waitress came to get me drink order. One lady in the booth in front of me even invited a homeless man to sit with her and paid for his meal! I ordered the VA country ham steak and eggs with a couple of blueberry hot cakes! The food was so good, I just dug in and forgot to take a picture of my plate! My coffee cup was never empty! The service was superb! This adorable diner should come with its own warning: Eating here can be habit forming!! I didn't want to leave! I wish I lived closer, but I'd go out of my way to come back to this neighborhood gem of a restaurant! Y'all come back now, ya hear! read more

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Stopped while traveling on 85. Best breakfast I have had in a while and their hot dogs are superb. Definitely worth the stop - Enjoy! read more

Dixie Restaurant - Dixie scramble, corn cake and dog - Southern Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia

A classic. An authentic diner. It's been in business since 1920. This is the type of place we look for when we travel. Southern hospitality and the food was great. read more

I would love if they served breakfast all day! We arrived at 1050, our order was being taken at 1055 and we were told we couldn't order breakfast. We all checked our watches and the waitress agreed to take our breakfast order. The grits + greens is an interesting combo but somehow it works. The greens are southern and full of flavor and the grits were cooked nicely. read more

Dixie Restaurant - Grits and greens - Southern Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia

The food here is simply amazing. I tried a variety of items to include the Dixie dog, salmon cake sandwich, deviled eggs, and fried catfish. The catfish batter is definitely not your run of the mill batter. I'm unsure if it had cornmeal in it but if it did, it definitely was not overwhelming. The greens, potato salad, black eyed peas and mac & cheese were amazing as well. Now let's discuss the customer service. I felt like I was eating at my grandma's house during a family reunion. Everyone who worked there was genuinely pleasant and that paired with the amazing food makes for a successful establishment in my eyes. We would definitely return again and again and again! read more

Dixie Restaurant - Catfish, potato salad, greens and deviled eggs. - Southern Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia

This place ticked off many of the boxes that I look for in a local restaurant. Thee history and charm are second only to the wonderful food. I wish I could tell you what Sharon had but we ended up ordering the same thing so.... Anyway there is a picture on the wall similar to the angle of the picture I took while we were there and he place has not changed since the 30's or 40's (actually a much of what we saw of Petersburg seemed to be in a time capsule, in a good way. Yes its seen hard times, but looks like its heading in the right direction. The pimento cheese and the pepper jelly are home-made and the hoe cake (how I learned to call it when I visited Savannah; the waitress called t corn cake) was excellent as well. And even the coffee was good! Suffice to say that when we head up 95 on our trips north we will detour and head over to the Dixie Restaurant (Politics aside) for breakfast or lunch. People of all nationalities and social status were there and everyone was treated with respect and genuine, hospitality. I know that the name may throw some of you off but I have found that a lot of the people here have been very kind and hospit gracious towards myself and my wife. I treat people the way they treat me. And they treated us very well there. So go and check it out for yourself if you're in the area. Highly recommended. BTW, it seems like they are trying to get a night life gong as well as we saw whole sections of outdoor areas dedicated to dining, drinking, etc. also, I hear they have quite a few antique shops there as well if that's your thing. Cheers! read more

Dixie Restaurant - Thanks to Yelp for the recommendation so far the coffee is great. Looking forward to my breakfast. Let y'all know! - Southern Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia

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We were traveling home and like to look for local spots. This place fit the bill. Local diner with cute vibes. Good service and yummy food. Will stop again if driving through. read more

This place is popular for a reason! There is sometimes a wait on the weekends, but it is worth it. The service is always great, and the food is consistently delicious. My go to is a bowl of beans with greens on the side - tastes so much like my Granny's that it brought tears to my eyes the first time I ordered it. read more

Food is outstanding. Service is enthusiastic. Ambiance is homey. And the slaw dog.... Best hotdog there ever was.

THE best breakfast I've had...possibly ever!! My b/f and I ordered many different items, since it was our first time. The French toast, scrambled eggs, pancakes, house fries (or deliciously crisp, breakfast potatoes), grits and crispy bacon were all prepared to perfection - in our humble opinions. We're very much looking forward to experiencing lunch/dinner options. read more

I came here for a late lunch with coworker's when we were nearby for work. We had been looking for somewhere localish to get lunch, though one of my coworker's loves to eat pancakes so she was hoping for those here. It is at the end of a row of buildings and there is parking across the street from it that is free. We were later then what was allowed for breakfast so we all ordered lunch type foods. The restaurant is longer then it is wide; basically, if it was a house it would be a row house setup. I ordered the blue cheese burger with no bun and fries. It was quite good. Though it was just a burger so somewhat on the average side of things. Everyone working there was extremely nice and helpful. I would love to say that I would be back but with not being in the area, it makes it a bit hard. There weren't a lot of options that were gluten free which also makes it hard for me to want to come back. read more

Dixie Restaurant - Blue cheese burger and fries - Southern Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia

The food is good, service is usually prompt and usually friendly. It's a down home diner with lots of regulars. I go fairly frequently myself. read more

Breakfast was good we went back and got hotdogs which they are famous for. They were horrible

8:30am and there's a wait!! But wait...that's not a bad thing!!! That's testimony to the service and food. The atmosphere is so like family that the wait is spent chatting and meeting people. The menu goes from basic to hmmm let me try this. We went pretty basic today (basic as in something we could have cooked at home but for some reason it's sooo much better coming out to get it). If you're down here, stop in and look at all the awards they've won while you wait. I always take a snap of the specials board towards the back of the restaurant to see goodies that aren't on the menu!! I have many pics of food from there on here ... and I'll add a few more!!! read more

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We visit our family in North Carolina for thanksgiving/ family reunions and Dixies is at the half way point on our drive so we always stop here. It's a small cozy place and the staff is like family level nice and even though we go once to twice a year they always remember us. We've always been for breakfast and it hits the spot. HIGHLY RECOMMEND --French Toast is my go to order :) ask for warm syrup on the side you won't regret it read more

Dixie Restaurant - French Toast :) Warm Syrup on the side - Southern Near Me - Petersburg, Virginia