Metro Diner

Huge fan of Neon Fig! We visited during our Masters weekend trip and LOVED the food, cocktails and…read moreambiance. Dawn was an excellent server and pointed us in all of the right directions for our night out in Aiken, SC. Get the polenta fries and Brussels! The menu was a bit different than the one online but it was BETTER! We are so glad we stopped in and will certainly be back and will send all of our friends who take a turn visiting the area for The Masters Tournament.

It was our first time visiting, and overall the experience started off fine. We ordered Bloody…read moreMarys, which were just average--not bad, but nothing memorable. My husband ordered the brisket grilled cheese, which was absolutely delicious, and I ordered the shrimp and grits, which were phenomenal at first. Unfortunately, a few bites in, I found a black hair in my food. Our server did apologize and immediately took the dish back to be remade, which I appreciated. However, I was honestly too grossed out to want to eat it again, and I wasn't given any option--whether to remake it or have it removed from the bill. What was more disappointing was how the situation was handled afterward. No manager came over to apologize, and nothing was comped or discounted on the bill. It was clear the staff was aware of the situation, as several employees came out and repeatedly stared at us, which made us feel uncomfortable. I understand that mistakes happen, but it's how they're handled that matters. With better service recovery, this could have been a completely different experience. As it stands, it left a bad impression. I would consider giving them another chance, but only if situations like this are handled more professionally in the future.

Dirty glass makes me wonder what else is dirty?

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The Willcox Hotel

4.3(84 reviews)

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This is absolutely one of the finest hotels I have ever stayed at. The turn down service is fresh…read morecookies, fruit infused ice water and classical music on the tv. They are absolutely spectacular.

VERY disappointed in afternoon tea at The Willcox Inn in Aiken, SC. Why? Because I didn't have it!…read more I was extremely disappointed in restaurant management when I was told today that afternoon tea was only served after 3pm. I had booked online reservations 7 days in advance, clicking on the 'Book A Table' button on the Afternoon tea link on the Willcox Inn website which took me to Resy Open Table page. The times showing supposedly for afternoon tea was 12, 12:30 and 12:45, so I chose 12:45 and typed in the note box specifying that this is for Afternoon Tea. It gave me the reservation time and sent an email confirming. I then CALLED Willcox Inn to confirm the date, time, number in party for AFTERNOON TEA, telling the lady who took my call that I was calling to confirm afternoon tea time for 4. The lady confirmed she had me down and repeated the details. So two sources confirmed an afternoon tea request, online and human. When I arrived at the dining room of the Willcox today at 12:05pm, early, I was told they only serve tea after 3pm. I was very upset, especially when it was the restaurant's fault for NOT specifying on the afternoon tea page that tea was only available after 3pm. We were told there was nothing they could do and they apologized. My friends and I had traveled from Evans, GA, forty-five minutes away to be told 'sorry, no tea', after I had confirmation from two sources. To make matters worse, we were told there were no tea foods, no scones, no tea sandwiches that could be served to us at 12:30 when everything would be available a few hours later at 3pm. The chef even came to our table to coldly state she could not prepare any scones as she had to feed other diners. The very least a manager could have offered to guests who had traveled distance and were denied what they were given confirmation for, was to comp a meal, and provide an explanation of errors on their website. I will never return to this establishment because they simply do not care about their customers. With today's use of social media, everyone is a reviewer. And this restaurant failed in providing good customer service, and failed in attempting to correct inaccuracies due to their negligence in advertising correct times for afternoon tea. Anyone who booked afternoon tea through this page should have their reservations honored, despite the restaurant's negligence. I do not recommend this restaurant.

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The Polo Grounds Cafe

4.2(49 reviews)

2.9 mi

I was hoping for a bagel place and this came up in the search, I'm not sure it qualifies as a…read more"bagel" place but what we had was great and the place is super cute and warm. The bagels are not the big, extra doughy ones, we ordered everything and while a bit light on the "everything" we appreciated that they were tasty and not too much. The cream cheese was just right. We enjoyed it with super dark roast - I'm still buzzing (kidding) but it was quite good. We sat outside on the porch, admiring the plants and even though we ordered at the counter, our bagels were brought to the porch. I almost asked for a crepe for dessert - but gotta save something for next time!

So overrated & overpriced. They have such a limited menu & it's very claustrophobic insideread more

Interior Charm

The Vesper

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New Moon Cafe

4.0(172 reviews)

2.8 mi

This spot is our favorite place for coffee and daytime bites in downtown Aiken. Roxi my medical…read moreservice dog from Roxi's Ranch loves it just as much as I do. If you're a frequent coffee drinker, their refill cup deal is unbeatable at only $1.25. The breakfast sandwich is genuinely one of the best around. The bread is always fresh, and everything is made to order with real care. The staff is wonderful friendly to both locals and folks visiting from out of town and the steady lines just prove how popular the place is. While you're there, take a moment to check out the local artwork and stickers. There are some surprisingly interesting pieces. It can get a little noisy when the blender kicks on, but the back section stays nice and quiet. If I really enjoy the cup of coffee I'm drinking, I'll pop next door and buy the beans. Always a nice bonus. If you see Roxi you are welcome to ask to pet her. You might even get a lick.

Its been awhile since Ive been here. Thought I get some coffee and a steak n egg burrito. Staff…read morewere super friendly as always. Reason for the 3 star is the steak was cold raw meat. I didn't complain or make a fuss. Ill just leave a review on here. That is a health concern serving raw meat. I pulled the steak out of the burrito and finished it. Not sure why or how they could miss an obvious thing. Hope the owner sees this for proper correction before the health department does. Going forward I'll just stick to the drinks and refrain from the kitchen food for a while till there is an obvious change. Thanks.

Hot day.. cool here..

Toast with house jam

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What's Cookin' Downtown

4.2(90 reviews)

2.8 mi

If you're looking for great home style cooking, friendly, clean, local atmosphere, this is it! We…read moreordered grilled cheese with bacon and tomatoes, fried okra (the best) and fries. It's fun to read all the old family recipes on the wall, too. We're just traveling through but we will come back on our next vacation.

This is an order when you go in and they bring the food to you restraunt…read more Serve yourself drink bar. There is a lot of art from local artists on the walls which is for sale. I ordered the hashbrowns with jalapeños, American cheese, sausage, and two over easy eggs on top. The jalapeños were seeded so you had a little heat with a lot of flavor. The restraunt was busy but it only took about 10 minutes for our food to get to the table. The hashbrowns were crisp on the outside and tender inside. The eggs were cooked perfectly. If you want a good breakfast in a locally owned restaurant, try them out. I will be back.

Condiment area.

Half sandwich with soup. $11

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Menú

The Village Cafe

4.1(60 reviews)

2.6 mi

Been to this little coffee shop for years and it's a divine space and homey spot. The food is so…read morefresh and delicious and the coffee is amazing! Today I kicked it back with the Salmon BLT I haven't even finished it yet because I had to stop and write a review, very good. Then ordered a half sweet hazelnut and caramel latte which paired perfectly with my food. The staff is so kind, the barista greeted me with the biggest smile and took great care of me with her attentiveness and pleasant personality. Love love love this spot and absolutely recommend!

Don't remember how we stumbled upon this gem, but so glad we did! We just missed breakfast, which…read morewe were bummed about, until we ate our lunch! I had the half Village club w a house salad, and I'm still thinking about that lemon dill vinaigrette!! Yum! The hubs had a burger and was very satisfied w his choice as well. We already told my in laws about it, and can't wait to go back next time we're in town!!

Side parlor

Turkey Panini

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La Parisienne

3.9(131 reviews)

2.5 mi

Well, everything good starts with a positive, unfortunately, as the owner has moved into many other…read morebusiness ventures, the quality and attentive service has diminished. After paying over $50 for a simple meal for lunch a meal never arrived after 45 minutes. Once the hostess noticed that we were sitting there forever with no drinks, we asked if we could please have our food because we were so late now after 45 minutes we had to leave. She then took another 15 minutes to deliver her food to go that was pathetic missing half of our meal. The salad was basically a three pieces of lettuce with soggy dressing and a toast of mushy goat cheese the turkey sandwich was not edible. Unfortunately we vote with our dollars and won't be back too bad. We thought it would be a good one.! When you diversify with too many restaurants in Aiken, you need to pay attention to your customer base. Good luck

Wonderful restaurant as you go in you must order and pay that took me for a loop but other that…read morethat it was wonderful delicious food and the croissant was, without exaggeration, the best I've ever had. Perfectly golden, impossibly flaky, and buttery in the most delightful way, it practically melted the moment it touched my tongue. It was the kind of pastry that makes you pause mid-conversation just to appreciate it. If there's one thing you absolutely must try here, it's that croissant.

Egg Benedict

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Macarons

The Feed Sack

4.1(228 reviews)

0.8 mi

The food, atmosphere and service were wonderful! Love it ! I…read morehighly recommend it. Everything on the menu is very good.

We needed a table for a handicap person .... Perfect table and lots of room! Food and service are…read morealways awesome there!! We had a lovely time with our friends.....time spent with them is precious and we couldn't have been happier!! Thanks Feed Sack!!!

Piano, large dining room, love the vibe!

Brussel Sprouts

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Interior Decor

Sob Bagel and Delicatessen

4.2(23 reviews)

2.6 mi

As a breakfast fanatic, I love to eat breakfast any time of day. It's not often that I do go to…read moreaiken but when I do I like to make sure that it's not quite as busy as it is during the morning. It was really worth coming here too.And especially when you're trying out other restaurants it's definitely worth it. The breakfast sandwich are ordered was exactly what I needed to start my day. It really wasn't all that busy here.Not to mention the ambience was really wonderful. Definitely worth the visit.

Went here for brunch Sunday morning. The place is clean the people are nice. The food is fresh…read more They have a lot on the menu. The bagels and sandwiches are delicious. The only thing is they have no indoor seating and no bathroom. You either have to sit outside or take your orders to go. But other then that the food is delicious. I just love bagels and cream cheese being from NY this place is good.

Taylor ham on Kaiser roll

Italian mix on artisan bread.

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House breaded chicken cutlet, lettuce, tomato, onion & melted cheese on a Kaiser roll.

Cabanas Salvadorean Restaurant

4.7(91 reviews)

2.5 mi

This place is AMAZING!!! All the food was delicious with lots of flavor. Fried plantains -…read moresoooooo good!!!! We shared a pupusa - spinach & cheese. Served with a cabbage/carrot "salsa" that really added wonderful flavor. Grilled chicken had wonderful seasoning and was moist. Small hole in the wall, but don't pass it up. You will enjoy all the delicious flavors. Waiter was kind and helpful with choices. Great recommendations. Would definitely dine here again, but we're from Texas... 1,000 miles from home.

First time ever eating authentic salvadorean cuisine and I wasnt disappointed. Thank You CaMiCha…read morefor the experience here. The food had its own taste and flavor. The decor of the plates were top notch. The atmosphere as a small restaurant was pretty private and cozy. I truly enjoyed myself there. Awesome Establishment, Awesome Cuisine!

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Menu of Establishment

Papusa to go fixings

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Cuban sandwich

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Sabrina W.

2 years ago

I am new to the area and was just looking for a few places to try out and wasn't going to go here, but I saw that they had huevos rancheros and cheese curds with fries and I wanted to try them out so I placed a pick up order and went to get it. The service was good for the record and this review is strictly based on the food. When I got there, I made an additional order of the lemon blueberry bread pudding. I left and the first thing I tried were the cheese curds and fries, which were clearly fried in the same grease as chicken because that's what they tasted like and since I don't eat chicken because I am a pescatarian, I was extremely annoyed. I got the rancheros without bacon and it came that way, but the chips were so hard they were inedible and even Softened it was like trying to chew through rubber. The eggs and toppings were passable and I wish I had the order without the chips. The pudding was delicious, the only saving grace and would have gotten this a higher rating if I have not been sick (bathroom warrior) since eating there Tuesday. It is now Thursday morning and I can barely keep down water, like what the heck. I know it was this because I had not eaten anything else that day and was starving or since. I will NEVER return or recommend. read more

Tracy N.

17 days ago

5-Star Review I had a late lunch today at Metro Diner in Aiken and had the pleasure of sitting at the bar with Miranda as my bartender/server. I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about her! Miranda was absolutely amazing. Her personality was beyond anything I expected, and she had me laughing and enjoying myself throughout my entire visit. She was friendly, attentive, genuine, and just an absolute joy to be around. Sometimes you go out to eat and remember the food, but every now and then you encounter someone who makes the entire experience memorable -- and Miranda definitely did that for me. The food was thoroughly enjoyable, but if I'm being completely honest, Miranda was the best part of my visit. Her energy, personality, and the way she made me feel so welcome made my late lunch something I genuinely enjoyed. Metro Diner is lucky to have someone like Miranda representing them. She is truly a wonderful asset to your restaurant, and I hope she knows how much of an impression she made on me today. Thank you, Miranda, for making my lunch so much more than just a meal. You made me laugh, you made me feel welcome, and you made my day a little brighter. Five stars all the way! read more

Kevin M.

7 years ago

So I managed to stop by this place for lunch the other day. I sat at the bar and a pleasant young lady greeted me with a smile and I had no complaints. I just wish I could remember your name whomever you are. I wasn't there for breakfast as that's what this place is mostly known for. I ordered a club sandwich with a salad on the side. It was well presented and a lot of food despite the price which I felt was somewhat high. My only complaint is I felt the sandwich was a bit on the salty side and could have used more bacon. The salad was unremarkable and a bit sad looking. If the owners see this consider making your side salads more generous such as adding a small serving of ham as a option, or spring greens vs ice berg salad. Again salad needs more work! Good place regardless just dont get the side salad. read more

Gideupyall K.

6 years ago

EXCELLENT food, service and dining experience at any hour. Metro is ensuring Covid-19 cleanliness and great attentiveness to customers. This is one of THE BEST places in Aiken to dine. Especially good is the BLT, and recently we enjoyed the Steak n Egg bowl- superb! Portions are very large, quality of food is very fresh and service is consistent. Can't say enough about the on-hands involvement of manager and staff. Each provides a wonderful team and food experience. Go any hour, it's great all around. Many Thanks, read more

Johntavis M.

5 months ago

The person named Ben taking to go orders is to busy talking while on the clock. As I'm standing waiting on my food that's already ready while he chooses to be lazy and talk for 7 minutes. Had to get somebody else that was doing the job to get his attention. After so he didn't apologize or anything. But that's just who Ben is I guess if he wasn't he wouldn't have made himself look such a way. Food is 10/10 person that helped me after being ignored is 10/10. Ben the to go person is a -1/10. read more

S R.

5 years ago

I met a dear friend for brunch. The food was amazing as always. But the best experience was Dani. she is the best waitress I've ever had!!! This was the second time she waited on me and was wonderful both times. Dani is a true asset to the Metro Diner. She is super sweet and attentive. Her energy and smile light up the whole place. i would definitely recommend the Metro Diner, the food is great. Maybe you will be lucky enough to have Dani wait on you. read more

Peter S.

8 years ago

Went 2 days after opening. Very welcome greeting. It was 4 pm but busy. I sat at one of the 2 countertops, one a bar. Is at at the bar & was created by very enthusiastic servers. My 1st & 2nd choices were sold out (hot turkey & meatloaf). Nevertheless, my French dip was very tasty. I ordered a carafe of Sangria that was watered down. The overall cost was $20+ but I feel this restaurant will be successful & I'll return. read more

Kate W.

4 years ago

I was looking so much forward to this Metro diner dinner. everyone said the shrimp and grits for wonderful. unfortunately my taste is not the same as other peoples and I do not like the big chunks off sausage in there~So movie I want to go I will get something else but I have great things about this restaurant. So I'll definitely try it again. read more

Karen O.

5 years ago

Food is always good and if its not perfect, Debbie our waitress will always make it perfect for us. Bloody Marys are great, and I always get extra celery, just the way I liken it. Also, a big thank you to the hostess Liz that lets me sit in the booth I like every time. read more

Rocio D.

5 years ago

my husband and I love this place....been coming here for months, completely satisfied...we love the host Lamon...he's the best hands down...the mimosas are everything...I highly recommend this place with him being your bartender/host. read more

Ally K.

8 years ago

I had a splendid time at the Metro Diner in Aiken South Carolina service was great FOOD WAS AMAZING I 100% recommended this place to eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner highly recommend checking it out next week when it opens!!! read more

Alex K.

4 years ago

Great service with great food. Enjoyed my visit a couple of weeks again. Sat at the bar in front of the kitchen and I noticed that not only is everything structured but they all work well with each other. read more

Austin S.

5 years ago

Ask for Christina. What an amazing waitress. Fun and good at having fun. Full of energy and spunk. She definitely passed the vibe check for me. And the Chicken and Waffles were amazing read more

George D.

7 years ago

What a great place ! Our server Makenzi was the absolute best ! Super fun to sit at the counter and watch the top notch crew prepare meals at breakneck speed! Thanks all! read more

Alexys V W.

5 years ago

My ministry partner and I eat at Metro every Tuesday. Makenzie has been our waitress numerous times and she's awesome-friendly and sweet. We love the food and atmosphere. read more

Ashley S.

214

7 years ago

They food bussin. Get the chicken and waffles. Strawberry waffle is to die for! Shrimp and grits are amazing. 2.99 mimosas and bloody Mary's all day read more

Jenn K.

2 years ago

I ordered breakfast for my husband as he was tired of my cooking . He enjoyed his biscuits breakfast very much. Ready quickly for takeout too read more

Christina H.

7 years ago

I had an amazing dinner!! Chase was a excellent server with such a great attitude, he was very helpful and understood all of my dining needs. read more

Jackson S.

5 years ago

The food was really good and the service was amazing. If you go make sure you ask for Christina as your waitress. She was the best!

Erin A.

3 years ago

Alyssa H made our first visit very special. food was very good...and a HUGE serving! we will be back to try more.

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