Ambiance is quaint. GREAT food, especially breakfast. I tried someone else's country fried steak-…read moreit's well battered and cooked. Tender beef. The gravy is perfect. Biscuits are also delicious- it's dense and chewy. Onion rings are yum- light crispy batter. Onion stays intact. Turkey club- standard but I loved it Will be back!

My favorite diner in the DMV. Just has the perfect diner ambience, service is always friendly, you…read moreget your food fast, and you know that it will always taste the same (good thing!!!). My boyfriend and I will go out of our way to come here when we're craving some American breakfast . More parking in the back too so don't worry if the front looks full as you drive closer.

Good food, great service! Shawn was so enjoyable to converse with, made the experience even…read morebetter! Glad to meet him and talk German shepherds!

Shawn is awesome. Great guy great service. Food is really good. What you should expect from a good…read morediner. Nice atmosphere.

A decent hometown restaurant fast food/diner/coffee shop/50+ year local restaurant in downtown…read moreManassas. Old school style decor from yesterday year fun place to stop during a motorcycle ride for groups or just a couple of friends. The place is a little rundown when you look at the ceiling some of the tiles are just colored, but it's exactly what you would expect in a building that has changed owners in the last 50 years. It's basically a Mom and pop place of sorts. Typical items on the menu great for breakfast.

Tom's Diner is a true hidden gem! Tom's has exceptional servers who are very personable. The food…read moreis a great price and is very delicious. While the parking lot could use a new pavement, the food quality and service quality speaks to the true value of Tom's Diner! The inside is small but appropriate for a diner. Eating at Tom's gives an old style vibe. Would definitely recommend!

I love going out for diner meals and I am a huge fan of Bob and Edith's. Service is great, food…read moreenjoyable and prices fair. It is so important to support our local businesses. If you haven't given this a go, I say, what are you waiting for. You won't regret the experience.

Stopped in after a while since our last visit and bummed the quality has dipped further down…read more Country ham was dry and almost jerky ready for a camping trip. The rest really is not the what the business set the standards from years past.

As always, pleasant service and amazing food quickly delivered to my table. You can taste the love…read morein every bite. Can't recommend enough.

This was our final visit to The Omelette Cafe…read more The food itself was fine, but unfortunately everything else about the experience was bad enough that I will never return. I also do not want a response from the owner or management. I genuinely wish this small local business well, but I can no longer justify giving it another chance. During our previous visits, we already felt the value compared to the pricing was becoming questionable, but we wanted the restaurant to succeed. Today sealed the deal. When we arrived, only about 4 or 5 of the roughly 12 tables were occupied, with two waiters working the dining room. Most of the empty tables were dirty, many still covered with dishes from previous customers. The floor throughout the dining room was dirty and covered with debris. One waiter asked how many were in our party and directed us to a table. He sprayed and wiped only half the table with Windex. The other half, where the condiments were sitting, remained dirty. A few minutes after sitting down, I unfortunately put my finger directly into old sticky syrup that had clearly not been cleaned. The waiter took our order fairly quickly, but then poured cream directly into our coffees instead of letting us add it ourselves. Mine ended up with far too much cream. While waiting to use the restroom, I had a clear view into the kitchen area and noticed the kitchen floor appeared just as dirty as the dining room floor. What stood out most was that neither waiter seemed aware of or concerned about the overall cleanliness of the restaurant. There was no sense of urgency or attention to the condition of the dining room. After waiting several minutes for the men's restroom, one waiter told me to go ahead and use the women's restroom instead. The restroom itself seemed reasonably clean, but the paper towel dispenser was broken, and a loose roll of paper towels was sitting on top of the toilet, damp from previous use. When we were ready to leave, one waiter asked how the service was. At that point, I simply wanted to leave as quickly as possible, so I said it was fine. He then left the payment machine at the table for me to run my own card, and even the machine itself was damp and unclean. Overall, the entire restaurant felt sticky, dirty, and poorly maintained. The tables were not being properly cleaned, the floors were sticky throughout the restaurant, and the overall lack of cleanliness completely overshadowed the meal itself. I truly wish this business success, but after three visits, I will not be returning.

I tried a Carnegie Diner in NY a few years ago, so it was cool to see that one opened in VA. The…read morerestaurant was very bright and spacious inside, with a classic American vibe. I was intrigued by the pastrami sandwich options on the menu and really appreciated that gluten free bread was an option, so I had to try it! I was not disappointed at all. The sandwich was hefty - packed with meat, and flavorful. I'm not sure I liked the pile of salad that comes on the side - it's a lot to finish for one person and seems a bit wasteful. The service was good, but the sandwiches did take a bit longer than expected to come out. That might not be the case for other dishes though. I would certainly visit again!

2 out of 3 isn't bad, but it's not great, either…read more Like other diners here in NYC and elsewhere, Carnegie has a huge menu and serves generous portions at appropriate prices. For example, yesterday, I had their Peter's Special, a sandwich made from 1/2 lb of pastrami and 1/2 lb of corned beef. Except that it's not "a" sandwich, but three, all on delicious rye bread, each with its own pickle, and a small helping of slaw, sauerkraut, and a major pile of salad. It was my lunch yesterday; the remaining two sandwiches are my lunch today and tomorrow. That's three meals for $30, which, to me, is a reasonable price. The problem was that the more they do to create the food, the less flavorful it is. For example, on another recent visit, I had their Country Style Omelet. Again, it was huge and contained everything that goes into a great omelet. Except, there wasn't a lot of flavor. And that seems to be the theme. I grabbed a slice of their 24-layer cake and, again, big but not much taste beyond sweetness. If you crave a lot of food, then this might be the spot for you. However, if you prefer less and more, smaller portions with better, more nuanced flavor, then maybe try one of the other nearby restaurants.

This diner came recommended by a local. It's part of a chain. They serve homestyle farm to table…read morefood that's served in a vintage diner setting . My waitress was informative and told me a few things to look out for from the extensive menu. I went with one of their pancake breakfast specials . They have turkey bacon( hurray).I added a small container of pure Vermont maple syrup for 2.99. The pancakes were good . Not going to lie I did reach for the regular table syrup for a portion of my cakes when I learned that it was in a warmed bottle. The pancakes arrived without the strawberry topping. So I had to ask the waitress for that. I also was able to try the caramel French toast (yum) and the crab melt sandwich with fries (savory) . Free parking in the lot just be mindful that there's only one way to turn in from the street.Bring money if you want to select songs from the jukebox. There was an incident where someone in my party left behind a jacket. We were about to leave when we saw that it was left in the restaurant. When we went back, it was no longer in the booth so we asked about it. No one knew where it was.Luckily I spotted in thrown in the bottom of the hostess station.

Oh my how it pains me to write this review. I normally try to find any way possible to compliment…read moreand support a business, but very unfortunately dinner this evening really missed the mark in terms of food quality. The bright spot was our pleasant and knowledgeable waitress! I ordered the fish and chips - now I know that the Silver Diner is not a seafood restaurant, but the reality in my opinion is that fish and chips is an easy dish to make. I have enjoyed fish and chips at more restaurants than I can count, including some of the world's finest seafood on a recent trip to Iceland. My fish at the Silver Diner had the thickest and most dense breading that I have ever had! It was terrible to me. There was nothing about the breading that was light - it was way too thick, too glutinous, and the fish was substantially overcooked to the point of being dry. The fish and chips were served with a cup of chicken soup which was mediocre at best - under seasoned. We did start dinner with an appetizer of fried shrimp seasoned with a bit of Old Bay. It actually tasted very good but again the shrimp were very sadly overcooked which made them tough and chewy. So the food is definitely not for me, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone with a discerning taste. I also consider the food here very expensive relative to some other nearby restaurants that provide some truly great food at a much better price point.

Our second visit. First time, we arrived at 7:00 a.m. and no one was there. We left after waiting…read morefor 10 minutes for them to open. Second time, they were open on time. Server was OK .. food was OK. Pancakes were huge ... omelet was huge too. Eggs benedict was just lukewarm and poached eggs barely cooked. I think this place has a potential to be good, but it was just so-so.

THEY DO THE PORTIONS RIGHT!!!…read more * Price: An omelet which is my go to is about $13 to $20 depending on which one you get. I usually go for Philly Cheesesteak, Fajita, or Western which is around $16. Expect to spend around $12 to $18 on average for an entree. * Food: My go to is an omelet and they also have good burgers and crepes. Portions are HUGE. My omelet was thick and covered half the plate and it was not just egg. They do amazing on the protein. You also get potatoes or other side options and toast of your choice. Be ready to grab a to go box unless you are big back like me. * Cleanliness and Setting: Many booth tables on the side that can fit around 4 to 6 and several tables in the middle. There are TVs everywhere if you are looking to catch a game. Moderately lively energy and a homey feel. * Service: It is nice seeing the same faces at the front every time I go. I get sat down relatively quickly even when it is busy and they have been on point with the food every time. They have also won multiple awards.