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    Metro Diner

    4.5 (35 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Crab cake eggs Benedict with grits and cheese
    Toni B.

    Was on a business trip and stumbled on his dinner. I had a great experience from the tine I walked in to the time I left the building. Family friendly atmosphere with good seating. The waitress was super friendly and provided exceptional service. I was seated right away. I ordered the crab cake eggs Benedict with grits. My meal came out hot and fresh. The crab cakes were excellent and the hollandaise sauce was really good. It was one of the best that I've had. The grits were ok, but those crab cakes were phenomenal. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

    Bacon, sausage and ham omelet plate
    Cynthia C.

    Cute, homey place with an excellent variety of meals. Many choices for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The food was very good and the service was excellent! The servings were very generous. They are on top of everything and won't let your drink glasses or cups get too low. Every employee there is friendly and outgoing. Would love to mention Theonnie (ask to see pics of her sweet 6 week old), Dani & Danielle in particular. Even though Theonnie was our server, Dani & Danielle checked up on us too, refilled coffee cups and made sure we had what we needed.

    Fish and chips with coleslaw yummy
    Paul S.

    Friday 9-12-25, we were looking for lunch, we didn't want the typical fast through drive-through restaurant we were looking for something sit down with good food, we fell upon Metro diner accidentally and we were so happy. They have a huge menu they do breakfast all day. The weight staff is amazing. Please ask for Princess she is awesome, we met with Justin the owner manager. He came around asking for feedback if everything was OK, we gave him our feedback and told him we would be back, He was just cordial friendly. Happy guy thanked us for coming in. We love fish and chips, so that's what we ordered. Plenty of food delicious a little on a spicy side but full of flavor. We are definitely going back for breakfast. This is just a great diamond in the rough in Anderson when you're looking for good food, reasonable price happy weight staff great manager just an all-around good place to eat. I highly recommend it.

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    Briana E.

    I was so excited to learn that this diner was coming to Anderson. I've been various times in Charlotte and loved it! This location has great service.. However, some of the food items have room for improvement (hash browns and biscuits). The ambiance is nice, but be sure to take a jacket because it is cold inside.

    Adult chicken and waffles plate.
    Kendra H.

    Everything we ate was delicious. We came for their "soft opening" and they did not disappoint. Best bacon ever. I asked for it not crunchy and it's perfect. My son loved the mac n cheese it tasted homemade. My daughter actually Loved the chicken which is saying a lot for her. We had so much left over and glad we did it was so good the second time around too. My husband loved the fried chicken eggs Benedict and we look forward to coming back

    Fresh made biscuits
    Daniel B.

    Absolutely excellent food. Good variety on menu. I had the Bacon Avocado Scramble bowl. Priced well and plenty of food for the price. Service was excellent and waitstaff was very attentive for all things before, during, and after service . Great atmosphere and it was in line with a good old fashion diner. Highly recommend this eatery.

    Specials, sides, salads, appetizers, and sandwiches menu
    Nancy C.

    New restaurant in town!!! We went to the soft opening and the employees were all so nice, from the waitresses to the manager. They brought out the food! I saw a plate of chicken and waffles go by and I said that's two separate meals. Large portions. I had the Double BLT and it was very filling. Came with a pickle and I got onion rings. The rings were whole onions and they didn't separate from the batter. Plenty of sides to choose from the menu. My husband had the steak tips. They were tender, served on top of mashed potatoes and fresh green beans. He ate the entire bowl. He never finishes anything . To end it all you have to have the cookie butter bread pudding! 3-4 inches high, buttery and a crumble of speculos on top!! Wow! The place is new so everything was Spotless. Open kitchen, bar with stools just like an ole timey diner. The serve elevated diner food and then some. Open breakfast and lunch for the next 2 weeks and then dinner will be established!! This place is going to give Cracker Barrel a run for their money! Scratch that the metro diner has them beat hands down. This will be my new stomping ground for good eats!!' Try it for yourself; you won't regret it. It's where the Denny's used to be. Try this out and Bon appetito !!

    Croissant French Toast
    Milana T.

    The green theme in this diner is beautiful. I love the retro vibes on some of the decorations. Our server Cassie was so nice. She recommend what she thought was the best options. They serve breakfast, lunch and diner all-day. My mom ordered the chicken and waffles, my sister order the croissant french toast, and I ordered the cinnamon roll pancakes. It comes with candied pecans and i'm not really a fan of pecans but these were delicious. 10/10!

    Double BLT with fries
    Livy L.

    The service and food was wonderful. Me and my friend had a wonderful lunch there. We will be back. It's very cozy and nice.

    This mac n cheese is everything!
    Sandra K.

    I love to come here after work. It's pretty affordable and the atmosphere is relaxing. Especially like their soups.

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    25 days ago

    Great food and service. Serving size is great. Love the chicken tenders. Clean and pleasant atmosphere.

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    3 months ago

    Good food. Traditional diner feel. Like ihop or Denny's never left. Staff was super nice.

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    The food was delicious, and the service was fantastic. Very affordable too, with large portions. Can't wait to go back!

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    9 months ago

    Great breakfast choices, friendly service and clean restaurant. Can't wait till we go back !!

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    This place is awesome. Great food and service. Try it and I don't think you will be disappointed.

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    It is very noisy?

    Hi, I hope I can help you, I have many posts in yelp. My wife and I are big yelpers, the times that we have been there have not been peak times and it has been a little noisy but not chaotic noisy, it's in the old Denny's restaurant location. I… Read more

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    Grace's Coffee House & Restaurant - Egg Salad Sandwich and Fries

    Grace's Coffee House & Restaurant

    4.3(44 reviews)
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    This place is frozen in time... If you want to travel back to the 1970's just stop in to an old…read morestyle family restaurant. Faith, Family, Food... How long has it been since you have heard something like that? Talk to the waitresses here... you will hear things like "I've been here for 19 years, and just love the place." These are the sort of people who you just know are the best grandparents on the planet. I've been a few times for Breakfast and have enjoyed every meal I have had... BTW their Sour Dough Toast is the best... I usually get the special, two eggs, bacon, toast, grits... I know it's hard to mess up breakfast. The coffee is good. The service is just like I got from my grandparents. These people are the salt of the earth. More than once I've given $100 for a tip. Yesterday morning the lady checking me out said "I think you made a mistake on your tip." I said "No Ma'am, I was shooting for 200% and that's pretty close"... She offered me a piece of cake to take home. :-) These people are simply your grandparents, your Sunday school teachers, Aunt "B" from Mayberry... You really have to go by and experience the best people the USA has to offer. If you go and you agree that the folks here represent the best we have to offer, leave them a tip like you just ate the best meal of your life.

    We were out house hunting in the Anderson SC area and our realtor found this place on Yelp. We are…read moreso glad we stopped in here for lunch. I'm always on the hunt for Old Style Family restaurant's and this place did not disappoint. A lot of choices on the menu, decided to try their Club Sandwich. The bread was some of the best on a sandwich I have ever had, nice and soft and not too little or too much bread where it overpowers the rest of the sandwich. Every bit of the sandwich and fries was tasty (picture was from their website- forgot to take one). The service was friendly, didn't take long at all before we had our food and they were attentive but not annoying. For those that love the old style family restaurant's, this is a must visit.

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    Barnwood Grill - Breakfast Plate with two eggs, grits, country fried steak and cat head biscuit.

    Barnwood Grill

    4.7(173 reviews)
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    Talk about old school. This was an interesting discovery. There are several buildings including a…read moreFarmers market so I wasn't sure where the restaurant was. I went in the Farmer's Market first. It looks like an old barn. There were lots and lots of homemade choices- "canned" soup bases, fruits, vegetables, salsas, jams, flavored oils to name a few. There were also fresh fruits, nuts, honey, vegetables, dairy products and cakes. There are four areas you can eat. The main "restaurant" is small with only a few tables. Evidently it's a favorite of older local gentlemen to gather for an early breakfast. There is also the "Pig Sty," "The Chicken Coop" and the farmer's market area. Some of these can be cold in the winter and warm in the summer so dress accordingly. The farmer's market area is heated by a wood stove. The staff here are so friendly. It felt like we were visiting family. The food was good ole country food. The hubby and I each ordered the breakfast plate. I had coffee with my choice of several flavored creamers. If you pay in cash you get a discount. If you are in the area you should check it out. You can order from the breakfast or lunch menu. Plan to stay a few extra minutes and look around and support local farmers. We brought home some boiled peanuts. Fun experience and good breakfast.

    Went to Barnwood Grill on Whitehall Rd. In Anderson for breakfast today. There's a three egg…read moresausage omelet under that gravy biscuit. William had a sausage trash bowl. Both were beyond delicious. I highly recommend this unique place.

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    Mama Penn's

    Mama Penn's

    3.8(35 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Best service you can find! Honestly this is one of the prime examples of hospitality being great in…read morethe south! Food is great and the tea is one of the best in town!

    This is a cashier criticism. The cashiers for a few months now have been asking me if I left a tip…read moreat the table. I find this highly irritating and I suspect most other customers feel the same. If this is part of the Manager's training for cashiers it should be eliminated promptly. I am generous when service is good, but it's not any business of the cashier about how generous or not generous I am. Adults don't need to be given a "guilt trip" by the cashier about their generosity. Adults know when and how to tip appropriately without a cashier prompting them. Now, the food is almost always good, but I'll make another cashier complaint while I'm at it. Commonly the cashiers will ask if everything was okay and I usually say "yes", but if I ever say "no" which is very rare no cashier has ever offered to resolve the problem. So, why are they asking the question? If it's just meant as a cordial greeting they should find something more useful and appropriate to say such as "Hello Sir/Madam. Will this be cash or credit card?" A follow-up "Thank you." would be perfect after the bill is paid. Now, let's get to ambience. Well, it's not great, but it could be better. It's a wide open room where anyone can see anyone else in the entire building and the noise from all the conversations going on is continual. But, there is also some type of music being played all the time. The music is useless because it just becomes part of the existing noise. The Manager should re-think this and turn the music off. That would be a simple fix to help ambience. And, of course, there are ways to reduce all the people noise, but that involves an investment in seating similar to the old Capri's Italian restaurants or the current Casa Fuentes restaurant where booths have high backs and seating is more plush and sound absorbing. But, that's not likely in the budget. So, simply turning the music off is a no cost way to improve ambience.

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