When Metro Diner first opened, it was delicious and da-bomb. The quality of food, cost, and how much you got was such a bargain. We decided to eat here since we were back in town. I dreamed of how delicious my meal would be. We arrived around 7PM on a Saturday night. There was no wait time. The inside looks like a cute little diner. Points for homey decor. We ordered the beef tips, American burger, and the French dip. We were disappointed with the quality of food. The au jus was too salty for my taste. Hubster's burger was underwhelming. The bun was dry and the burger was unremarkable. My friend's beef tip was ok, but nothing to write home about. The table next to us had to wait a long time to get their fried chicken and then had to wait again for their steamed broccoli. I can't decide if the quality of the food went down or just a bad kitchen night. It's surprising considering if was not busy at all. read more

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Service was great food not so much Guess expectations were high after seeing this place on Ttipple D' list (Diners, Drive-in's, and Dives) read more

Tried this spot a couple of months ago prior to heading to a concert with a friend, loved the menu selectiona dn the staff were very friendly, fast service. Food was delicious! read more

You get a lot for your money and received good customer service. Since it was my first time there, the manager even came by to say hello/welcome and told us if we needed anything, we could ask for her. read more

I am from out of town. Metro Diner is amazing! I got the Belgian Waffle on the 'Breakfast for Lunch' menu, and I added strawberries and whipped cream, as well as a side of bacon. It was delicious! I wish we had one where I live!! read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

I was not impressed. Their food has no flavor. I got the omelet scramble, and it lacked seasoning. Then I got the chicken parmesean sandwich and it wasn't that great. The hot chocolate and the customer service were good but the food is bland. read more

I had a vegetable omelette, my husband had a western & my daughter had scrambled eggs & toast with potatoes. We ordered flavored coffee & got regular but then on the 2nd pour got the flavored. Everything was barely warm. My daughters home fries had a strange taste. The grits were delicious though. Maybe will give it a try a different time. read more

Not new to dining at Metro Diner. I've been a diner at the original Metro Diner off Hendricks Ave in Jax for years. This location is exactly like the original Metro Diner. This was my first time ever ordering the Chicken and Waffles and I see what I've been missing. It's food bliss. Definitely recommend it to try. The wait was minimum which was awesome. I'm used to waiting almost 2 hours for Metro Diner. Definitely a great place to grab brunch in this area. read more

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Back for a second morning meal in a row. Had the pleasure of Rodd's friendly and attentive service again. Started off with hot coffee and indulged in some chicken and waffles while my mom had the pumpkin griddle with pancakes. VERY tasty, chicken was fried perfectly and the Belgian waffle was great with the unique strawberry butter. Yesterday was eggs, half a waffle and turkey links. I must say coffee is pretty weak, but I'm not from around here and I have yet to get good strong cup of joe l, so no biggie. Overall, great service, good food, and when I visit this will be my go to breakfast spot. Thanks! read more

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Busy place, I went on a Sunday morning, which I expected to be busy especially in Augusta. I got on the waitlist and about 10 minutes later a spot opened up on the counter which is first come first serve. There are about eight stools at the counter facing the kitchen so you can watch the cooks in action pumping out the orders. The servers have to talk and serve you over your shoulder which is a little awkward, however it works. I ordered basics, eggs, sausage, hash browns, a biscuit, and coffee. The server offered an option for hazelnut coffee, I passed, however if you're into that, we there you go. I watched the chicken and waffles being prepared and that is a lot of food. So if you're going to eat it all, you better be hungry. Ha! Food took awhile, however another kitchen manager (I assume) showed up, started coordinating orders and things started moving a little smoother. My plate arrived, everything was correct, cooked correctly, and was tasty. The sausage patties were excellent. The only negative was the hash browns were a little bland, however I didn't need the potatoes anyway after eating the biscuit. My verdict, good food and I will return when I am back in town. If you haven't been there, give it a try, you just need to be hungry and try to find a time when they are not so busy. Good luck with that. read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

I stopped here with the family on a Sunday around 11:30am and the wait time was over 40minutes. The servers were nice and gave us mimosas on the go while we waited in our cars for the time to pass. We decided to sit at the bar and the view was not the most amazing- it was a bit messy but we blamed it on the busy time of the day. The food was great! I ordered two things because who doesn't like options?! read more

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I love Metro for the classic menu. The food is usually good, but occasionally service can be hit or miss.

When I was working in Savannah I made orders for my meals at their restaurant. The food was very good, the service was very prompt & courteous. Actually, the restaurant was quite busy and full. My order was being picked up. The restaurant was clean, well staffed and organized. Bistro seating was available too. Customers were enjoying themselves & their meals. Oh, the servings were good and the $ was reasonable. read more

Although I've been to Metro Diner in Jax plenty of times, I decided to try the Augusta location with a friend who had never been. Unfortunately, no pics this go round. The restaurant is very nice, plenty of seating and was not busy when we got there. The food was fresh and amazing as always, I went with the corned beef hash and toast and biscuits and gravy. The toast came to the table burnt so I wasn't able to eat it, no biggy since I had the biscuits and gravy which were amazing! The corned beef hash was good as well, a little different than what I'm used to but I would definitely get it again. My friend had the veggie omelette with hash browns (all the way, no meat) and toast. He enjoyed it, but it was a little different since all of the ingredients were like a burrito wrapped in a big egg. None of the ingredients were actually cooked into the egg. I was a little disappointed as Yo Hala was not on the menu and I was looking forward to eating that this morning. read more

In all honestly, I'm not sure if I'll ever get enough of this place. Is it busy? Heck yes! Why? Because it's wonderful and worth the wait. Simple as that. First off, there is a dedicated parking lot. Although it can be a bit tight on both sides of the diner- behind the building are plenty of spacious spots and you can drive around the entire building or exit out the side road by Publix. Very well thought out to accommodate such a busy diner. Once you are inside, there is complimentary coffee and water while you wait. If you'd like a meal and a show, try to snag a first-come, first-serve seat at the bar. You may not have to wait as long and you'll have a bird's eye view of the cook staff and their system, which is all quite entertaining! Their most popular dish is the Fried Chicken and Waffle. I've yet to try it out, although hubby and I have tried several other dishes. Besides their regular menu items, they also have specials on a large chalk board that are ever changing. Our most recent visit was to make sure I got to try the Cinnamon Bun Pancakes Special before it ran its course. Talk about amazing. Warm cinnamon drizzle and pecans with cinnamon in the cakes as well. Sinfully delicious- no syrup required. Another special we tried was the Apple Yo Hala which was stuffed french toast with apple and cream cheese filling and apple compote. It was as savory and ooey gooey as it sounds. No regrets! Hubby enjoys the Crab Cake Benedict and has ordered it at least three times. He likes to order the poached eggs golf ball hard. The Chicken Pot Pie is an absolutely perfect comfort food meal with a flaky crust on top that covers white meat chicken, peas, carrots, lima beans. The Croissant French Toast is another mouth watering breakfast delight topped with powered sugar. Did I mention that breakfast is served ALL DAY? Those other 24 hours breakfast places don't hold a candle to the the treats this diner is serving up, so get there before they close. For those trying to eat healthier, there are figure flattering options on the menu as well. A couple times I've ordered the Avocado Toast. It's very filling with fresh chopped avocado topped with tomato slice on whole grain bread. The portions of food here are excellent. Great to share if you and a friend want to sample a couple dishes. One thing is for sure, the options seem endless. We haven't even tapped into the burger selection yet. All the staff we have encountered are friendly and seem to actually enjoy being here. When a place is this busy, there are bound to be snags here or there. However, management staff are attentive and involved to make sure you leave happy. Overall, this is a welcome addition to the area and we always leave looking forward to 'next time'. read more

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Amazing! Totally lived up to the reviews. We had a French dip and chicken & waffles both amazing! The service was great too. Matt was our waiter and he was so friendly and happy to be there. It's very refreshing given the current employment crisis. They seems to have a decent crowd for late lunch but had plenty of room and staff. read more

Came here with my husband and sister yesterday morning around 9:00 and weren't sure what the wait was going to look like. Got there and they said 20-25 minutes max, which we thought was good. I like that they had coffee and water while you wait on their front patio part. Think they could put more chairs and tables out there for waiting, but maybe it's not on there because it's just now getting warm? We were seated in about 20 minutes which was way shorter of a time than we expected. My sister ordered the two egg breakfast, I got the San Francisco Benedict and my husband got the western omelet. My sisters home fries looked delicious and I may want to switch those out when I come next, although my hash browns were delicious, as well. I loved the Benedict and although the hollandaise is different from others that I've tried, it was still pretty good. Loved the avocado on it. My sister and husband both enjoyed their plates and were glad that we came here for breakfast. I thought they did a great job with the entire and was happy to see a breakfast joint so packed. It's hard for me not to order eggs Benedict when I see them on the menu, but next time I come in I'm trying the huevos rancheros. I've always wanted to order that from somewhere and have been skeptical, but the pictures of it have me intrigued. This is a great addition to the Augusta area! read more

Today we just order the chicken and waffles, this platter is definitely enough for 2 adults and a kid. The food was good but we just a few issues - These portion sizes are huge but our chicken was over cooked a few minutes to long. The outer portion of the thigh was hard and the inside look like it shrunk. Someone needs to check the temperature and adjust the cooking time - The strawberry butter was to hard we couldn't even spread it, it was like ice cream. I see what you're trying to do but just add slices of strawberries on top of the waffles and have soft spreadable butter read more

Great all around menu. Old fashioned diner atmosphere. Very friendly and efficient staff. Comfort food just the way I like it.

40minute wait seems normal here Saturday mornings. Probably because the food is good and the portion size was more than fair. Ordered the metro club. It's a huge sandwich there's no possible way I could finish it all in one sitting. Bacon egg and cheese on a croissant was decent too. I will go back here to explore more of the menu. read more

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The best chicken pot pie I've had in years. Chili was spot on good. Rasberry Tea was just right. I'm coming back for breakfast! read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Amazing food and amazing service! I wish places like this were in my neck of the woods. Definitely will be returning here the next time I'm in town. read more

This place was pretty good. If you're in need of a good hearty breakfast and you're passing through Augusta, definitely check them out. I had the eggs Benedict and an extra biscuit. Scale from 1-10 I'd give about a 7. The place is super crowded though. Be prepared for a wait! read more

So much to say... I'll stick with bullet points today: - well executed menu items that everyone will recognize (classic American diner fare) - better service when it's not busy - large portions which are kind of a deal even with the marginally higher prices for a diner - sit at the counter during breakfast to see how busy this place really gets - actually a decent amount of parking though still crowded for the weekend breakfast crowd - classic diner with modern vibe - most every menu option looks like a can't miss, which certain folks will appreciate, i.e. me (I tend towards low floor rather than high ceiling food choices) - hopefully the business plan is working 'cuz I'd like this place to be around for many years read more

A truly great diner experience for Augusta! Located on Washington Road (near Master's Cinema) this restaurant opened in early December 2017. Owner/chef Jeff, who also owned the popular Garlic Clove in Evans, GA takes great pride in the Metro Diner experience. He stopped by our table and we had a chance to talk with him about the chain that has over 40 locations. This is the only location in Augusta with other locations in GA such as metro Savannah and Macon. The diner is open from 7am - 8pm daily and serves up traditional "comfort food" meals and a varitey of breakfast items with a twist. Walking into the diner you will be greeted at the host stand and if you wait, will be offered complimentary coffee. The atmosphere is laid back/casual and has a very welcoming vibe with plenty of booth seating. We got seated right away today and met our server Jemma within 4 minutes. She had an amazing personality with a friendly smile to match and quickly covered the restaurant's most popular items with me: Meatloaf is her favorite for lunch and she also described the Shrimp & Grits (if you are a fan of the dish, I would recommend you give it a try) as a popular lunch item as well. I came in knowing that I should review the Chicken & Waffles and I am glad that I did! The fried chicken was crispy but juicy on the inside--- with a pretty tasty well seasoned batter (living in ATL this even gives some well known soul food joints a run for their money) and was 1/2 of a whole chicken in serving size. YES. 1/2 of a chicken!!! AND was served with a Belgium waffle that was topped with strawberry butter (as in fresh strawberries mixed with creamy butter). As a plus when ordering this dish, you get to watch your server make the spicy sweet sauce---syrup and hot sauce-- to eat with the amazingly delicious chicken. For my entree and my hubby's Bissel Breakfast (two fluffy pancakes, choice of meat/bread, grits or hash browns, and eggs cooked to order) a side of sausage gravy and two hot coffees, our total came to $35 including tax. With the stellar service we received (thanks Jemma & Angela) and the truly great food options, we see a bright future ahead for this restaurant. This can easily be THE "place where the locals eat", and take out of town guests, for years to come! *Blog review link coming soon!* read more

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The food was good, hot, and big! Unfortunately they don't have any milk alternatives. In this day and age that's just stupid!!

I lived in Augusta for 25 years waiting for a place like this to open. Sadly I moved before they did, but last October while visiting family, I found Metro Diner and ate 2 meals a day from there. This trip I ate in the restaurant my first day, I've been back every day since. I'm the daughter of a chef and I can tell you with certainty, you will not be disappointed. Portion sizes are off the chart, servers are amazing, the Expediter is friendly and attentive, not only to the pass, but to his surrounding customers. I can't recommend this place enough. Not to mention, even with a full house, it never feels rushed or crowded, and that is the reason for 5 stars. read more

Metro Diner - This is the Protein Breakfast! I had already eaten 2 sausages when I took this and not a bite of eggs yet. - Diners Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Great food. Probably the best fried chicken I've ever had. The waffles had a great consistency. Even reheated we still loved this food. Generous portion sizes. And the strawberry butter is delicious. From a friend, they thoroughly enjoyed the gravy as well. Classic American meal done well. read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Let me first start off by saying, WAFFLE HOUSE WHO?? HUDDLE HOUSE WHAT?? Metro Diner puts all other diners to SHAME! I've been here a total of three times within a month (don't judge) and every visit has me wanting to come back to try something new! SHRIMP PO'BOY: On my first visit, this was one of the specials of the day. I was thinking I was going to get a half hogie but nooooo, they serve an entire footlong super soft hogie with jumbo shrimp, slaw and tomato...soooo good! I got their onion rings and if you're choosy like I'm choosy about onion rings, then you'll love theirs! They make theirs fresh and made to order-and they aren't soggy like how some can be. You get onion in every bite and it doesn't slide out...oh, and the batter has a light sweetness to it! #love THE FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH: This was my second visit. I have never had a chicken sandwich this big! It was literally hanging off the bun (which was a soft brioche bun)! It was juicy with the right amount of crunch! I felt they could have went a little easier on the salt however. The bird was topped with lettuce, tomato and honey mustard. I would have preferred more honey mustard, but wont hold that against them. THE CHICKEN AND WAFFLES: I had to save the best for last: I was worried that the chicken would be too salty because of my experience with the fried chicken sandwhich but, noooo, it was fried to perfection! I had to get a half order(thigh and leg) b/c they give you a HALF FRIED CHICKEN!! skin was crispy and the flavor went down to the bone!-- If I could eat the marrow I would! It tasted like a grandma put love into it....I feel a tear coming, hold on........ok, the waffles the waffles the WAFFLES!! Belgium, crisp outer, soft inner and it came with STRAWBERRY BUTTER!! one thing u must know about me is that I'm obsessed with anything strawberry and lemon. It had chuncks of strawberries in it...looked like ice cream...best thing ever! Also, their syrup is legit....not watered down. Lastly, the boyfriend wanted me to mention his burger... THE BOLD CITY BURGER: The boyfriend said he gives it 5 stars. He loved the fact that it had sausage on it. He said it, "took it to a whole new level." I did steal a bite, and I must say it was pretty darn good. Along with the sausage, it's topped with bacon, caramelized onions, provolone, and fried jalapeños! There's also a sauce on it that takes it over the edge...really good!! He had onion rings on the side. This was his 1st visit and the bill (my half order of chicken and waffles and his burger with two waters n lemons) came out to be 22.00 and change...not bad! I highly recommend you try this place great food, prices and staff...it is AMAZE-BALLS! can't wait to try another menu item! read more

Metro Diner - Fried chicken sandwich...WOAH! - Diners Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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I found this place on yelp and decided to give it a try. I got fried chicken waffles and it was delicious, I love the spicy maple syrup that goes with this dish. Go and try it and you won't be disappointed! read more

Metro Diner - Chicken waffles - Diners Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Always so busy and the wait is always so long. The food was ok. I went around Thanksgiving so they had special coffee flavors, which was neat. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The food, service, and atmosphere was immaculate. I had a very good experience there. read more

Wonderful restaurant in town for breakfast. I'm very glad I came here even though the place was very packed. I made up my mind to get it to go which i'm very glad i did. The person who served me, Patrick was very friendly and incredibly polite and made cure I had everything i needed. The bissell breakfast and service was awesome. I can't wait to come here again. :) Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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I've been here with family a grand total of 3-count 'em 3 times! Each time has been on a beautiful weekend morning, the restaurant filled to the gills with patrons, staff, trainers, and the delicious smell of an open kitchen. Don't let the "diner" in the name fool you into thinking this is just some greasy spoon joint you pull into for some late night eats. First of all, they're closed at 9:00 on the weekends and second, the food is better than your average chain restaurant. I'm familiar with their Florida locations and if memory serves me correctly, this might be a condensed version of their usual impressive selection. Still, it's a nice change from the usual dining scene here. Anybody who serves chicken and waffles is okay by me. If you're on a diet, I'd suggest passing on this place. They serve salads and items of the like, but the temptation here is too great. Seriously, google their chicken and waffle with strawberry butter and try not to think about that all day. I'd stick to the staff recommendations do try their coffee. It's better than any diner drop you've ever had. read more

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I ordered the Turkey dressing mash potatoes and green beans. It was plenty for us. Turkey and potatoes were delicious. Dressing was ok. Caesar Salad very good. Purchased soup and cheese fries for the kids. The fries was awesome as well as the soup. We did curbside service. The person who came out needed an attitude adjustment. I wished I didn't have to take a star away from the food because of a person who needs customer service training. But, it's the owners fault because you shouldn't allow employees with bad attitudes to destroy your investment. read more

Great food and excellent service. We got the fish and chips and the meat loaf, both impressed us. Keisha was our server and she took such great care of us. We were glad to have stopped in and expect we will again! read more

The best breakfast or lunch (I haven't been here for dinner) in Augusta! They can get pretty packed and busy, but it's worth the wait. The staff here is the absolute best! read more

You know the place is food when they have to put out benches so people can wait for a table. Somehow, it's taken us this long to check this place out! It was just me and the hubby, and as we drove up, we could tell there was a wait. We told ourselves if the wait was more than 30mins, we would go elsewhere. It was about 1:30pm on a Saturday, and lucky for us, we walked in, said it was just the two of us, and were immediately seated. Not only that, the waitress popped up the second our bottoms hit the seat! Looks like the wait was mostly for larger groups, and I could see a couple tables were being cleared off, so they are definitely on it and aware people are waiting. We also really did get lucky about the timing because we spotted some friends (party of two) just a few mins after we were seated and their wait was 30mins. These lovely friends of ours stopped by our table to say hi and recommend a few dishes. We ended up having hashbrowns (nice and crispy!), the spicy honey chicken biscuit (cheap and delicious- the chicken was sooo juicy!), and the waffle special with cheesecake filling and blueberry compote (not as overly sweet as you would expect) We throughly enjoyed our food and the mimosas. I would definitely recommend and plan to come back. And they have breakfast/lunch/dinner all day! read more

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Great service, good food and clean!! I've had breakfast and lunch and have been happy with both!

Great and plentiful.. Family had chicken& waffles 5 star, french dip w/ double meat and cheese added onions 4 star, au jus was very salty. 9 99 fish Friday 4 stars Wait Staff 6 stars. Great local place Would highly recommend . read more