San Francisco Benedict eggs over cooked hollandaise broken as well. All other dishes were great and service is always great as well. 99% of time no problems just tonight one dish fell short for me. Will return for sure but tonight was disappointment read more

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This was okay and satisfied me for the moment not knowing the area. The service is friendly, food was average. read more

I waited 25-30 minutes before being seated. After I was called to be seated, we waited another 15 minutes waiting for a server to greet us and take our drink order. We watched multiple families get seated and waited on before even having a chance to place any order. I will never revisit this establishment due to terrible customer service. All they needed to do was tell us that someone would be with us if there was a staffing issue, but nothing was communicated, therefore that is not good customer service to offer ppl willing to pay for a service. read more

And just like that another visit and another great plate of shrimp and grits. These are the best shrimp and grits and I will always stand by that! Thank you from the amazing food! Jacqueli was an amazing server as well! read more

Metro Diner - Charleston shrimp and grits - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The service and wait staff was great. My meatloaf potatoes and green beans were wonderful. My husband ordered the chicken pot pie. The filling was good but biscuit topping was not good at all. Puff pastry would have tasted a lot better. Crust tasted like a biscuit that had been setting out for a while and just reheated. read more

Metro Diner review We arrived on a Saturday at 12:45 and had a 40 minute wait before we were seated. That gave us a chance to look at the menu. We had a very friendly server. They use iPads to take orders and also to take your payment. My husband ordered the Holy Davoli burger which was a burger patty sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches. He loved it but we took half of it home because it was so huge! My son ordered the meatloaf and loved everything on the plate (meatloaf, grilled veggies, mashed potatoes and bread). I ordered the croissant french toast. It was very good! It was two croissants split and more than I could eat, but my menfolk helped out with that:). We really enjoyed the Metro Diner. It was a little loud for my taste though. Be prepared to wait. I thought a Saturday lunch might be less crowded but I was wrong! It was worth it though! Great food and service! read more

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I love the Metro Diner. The service was excellent and so was the food. The feeling of the entire restaurant was very comforting and relaxing. This is a great place to go for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I highly recommend this amazing restaurant. Thank you, Metro Diner! read more

Yuck. All around Yucky. Yucksville. I ordered a cheeseburger cooked medium and fruit. I don't know how you can screw up on those two items but they managed to. I was eager to try this place and all hopes of return have been dashed. I do like what they have done to remodel this place though. They have turned the drive thru line that the old steak n shake had into extra porch seating. read more

Metro Diner - The bar at Metro Diner. - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I met a friend for breakfast today and I must say I enjoyed my food. My coffee was hot and my cup runneth over. I had the honey chicken biscuit with a side of eggs. Everything was fresh and served hot. read more

Hot food, huge portions, great service, SO good! I've been to Metro Diner in Florida but never the one here in Birmingham and I was hoping it would be the same experience. It definitely was. We were seated quickly and our order came out perfect, even with all of our additions and substitutions. We had the veggie omelet and corned beef hash ( seriously recommend!) along with the home fries (eh...okay) and hash browns (delish!!). The pancakes were HUGE topped with strawberries and served with warm syrup, drool worthy for sure. Also had the $3 mimosas, worth it! Our server was really nice as well and attentive, always appreciated. Wish the location wasn't so far out on 280 but I would definitely come back again. Next time I want to try the Eggs Benedict -my fave. read more

Metro Diner - Veggie Omelet, Corned Beef Hash, Pancakes, Hashbrowns - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Excellent food and service every time! One of the best burgers in B'ham. Favorite salad is the Brooklyn.

This was my first time at this spot. I seen photos of the waffle w/ strawberry butter and had to try it! I ordered the waffle w/ strawberry butter and the cheesiest grits. The waffle was delicious with the butter! The grits were good but it was just shredded cheese on top and I like my cheese melted into the grits. I tried to mix it but it didn't do much. Other than that the service was great and food came quick! read more

Metro Diner - Belgium waffle w/strawberry butter and the "cheesiest" grits. - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Big fan of metro. Great variety that gives every(be an option. The food has always been consistently good and the service great. It can be a wait, but that is not a knock on the restaurant, just a sign that they are in demand. read more

No toilet tissue or hand towels in dirty restroom. Reported to hostess " not my job" Fork had food on it. Asked for another fork and it was dirtier than the first . Hailed someone else down and " yeah, our dishwasher isn't the greatest " Soooo then fried chicken came out burnt...... These are the facts read more

My wife had the chicken and waffles which was to die for. I foolishly had an omelet which was also great. We had a great little waitress with a cute southern drawl who took great care of us. read more

Went with a party of three last weekend and wasn't disappointed! I got a bacon, mushroom and swiss cheeseburger and was very satisfied. Our waiter Dexter was awesome and convinced us to try the red velvet bread pudding for dessert. True to his word, one serving was enough for all three of us and was delicious! I'll definitely come back when in the area. read more

Went to the Diner this afternoon. There were probably 6 tables with customers. Sat down and waited for someone to wait on me. Two wait staff began to argue whose customer I was. Finally settled that and I ordered. Sat there for about 15 or 20 minutes more and then I was told the tablet did not turn my order in. Got up and walked out!! Won't go back. read more

I previously wrote a review on 9/19/17 for this restaurant and my experience was less than pleasant in so many ways. However, Todd reached out to me after reading my review and assured me that this is not the usual experience at Metro Diner and invited me back out. I can honestly say that this visit was nothing short or perfect. We were promptly greeted upon arrival and waited less than five minutes before being seated. The food looked and tasted great! Our server was amazing! I will definitely be returning. I highly recommend the chicken and waffles. Prior to this visit, I just could not wrap my head around why someone would pair these two things. So glad I decided to give it a try! The only reason for four stars instead of five is because the chicken was a little too dark for my taste. read more

Great food and speedy service! This serves me just fine when you have a little under an hour and a half for a break

Went here for breakfast with the family. Wife and I both ordered chicken and waffles, should have split instead! Big portions, had to take home a box. Know what I'm having for lunch. The chicken was bribed and just right, the waffles were sweet, and the strawberry cream butter was a nice touch. My oldest ordered the croissant french toast. She said they were really good, the texture was really smooth. My youngest ordered the apple yo holla. Two pieces of challah bread French toast with a sweet cream cheese, syrup, and fruit mix in between. She loved it. My Dad and niece both got eggs Benedict, dad got the classic and my niece got the San Francisco style (piece of avocado with tomato and Canadian bacon under the poached egg and hollandaise sauce). Overall we had an excellent meal, great service and a good time. To have been open only about a month they did a bang up job! read more

Metro Diner - I had already eaten the leg before I took this picture. So much food! - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I love the Eggs Benedict with has brown. They do it right. The food is good. They have great food. It can be crowded because it's good. Glad your near me. read more

Late lunch with Vendor. Chicken with dressing waffles. Very good. Service was quick and friendly.

The wait wasn't terrible even though due to Covid they could only fill half their tables, we only waited about 12 minutes for a table which is less than I've waited here at full capacity. Server was a little slow to greet us, take our order etc but after that initial delay all was great. I had the breakfast burger, it's not on the regular menu but was listed on the specials board and may be the BEST burger I've ever eaten. I hope they add this to the menu full time, burger, delicious buttery bun. and then bacon, egg.hashbrowns, and hollandaise, genius creation, but I definitely needed a nap after eating! read more

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Yes yes yes. Metro is killin' it. I'm on a business trip and have one of these in Florida-had to try it here in Alabama, no disappointment at all. Had the turkey plate for dinner and I will be back again on this trip. James was my server and he was super attentive and kind. The cooking staff at the counter are also hilarious. Good prices, plenty of parking. Thank you thank you. read more

Metro Diner - Turkey plate. Do it. - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

So I never been to Metro Diner in Alabama. I have previously visited the location in Augusta, Georgia. So I drove here to see what I was missing. They had great parking and a clean lot. When I entered the location I was immediately greeted by the staff. They asked me how many in my party and told me I could sit any where I was comfortable. I always like choosing my own seat lol. I was undecided on what I wanted to eat. Did I want breakfast or lunch. Soooooo, I decided to try the Bold City burger with fries and a sprite. Yes. I am eating lunch for breakfast. I like the fact that they give you choices. So if you have a family who is wants breakfast and lunch this is the place to go. The burger was great and had good flavor. My food was was neatly presented to me on the plate. I also had a pickle on the side that I didn't eat. The ketchup was already on the table, which was low. I had just enough for ME, I told my server. My server Brian was very nice and attentive. He checked on me after giving me my food. He continued to bring me sprites, and allowed me time to work on my homework while enjoying my meal. My only complaint is that there is no paper towels in the ladies bathroom. But the bathroom was clean. I would recommend this location for your breakfast or lunch needs. read more

Walked in and was greeted and seated with a smile by the hostess. Our server was all smiles and very pleasant. I really enjoyed her spirit. For our meals my husband ordered the chicken and waffles with sweet/heat sauce. I ordered the monte cristo sandwich with a side of broccoli. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. We both took part of our food home and it all reheated very well! I will definitely be back SOON! read more

Metro Diner - Monte cristo sandwich, raspberry preserves, broccoli - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Metro Diner was good. I ordered Shrimp and grit cakes. I got soupy grits with lots of sauce and some shrimp. It tasted good but there were not grit cakes. I was disappointed, read more

This is a neat place with delicious food. We always go here for breakfast but we know that people eat lunch here as well. Breakfast is so good. I had chicken & waffles which could be lunch. My husband had veggie omelet. read more

On May 21, 2021, My husband and I went to have lunch at Metro Diner, located at 180 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242. We were seated in the back towards the drink station which wasn't an issue, but by being seated here we could see the drinks and food being prepared. Once seated we placed our orders for drinks, drinks arrived and we placed our order for food. Ordered the Club with fries and my husband ordered the Mushroom Swiss and fries, about 25 - 30 minutes later we still had no food but noticed everyone who had come in after us had been served. Eventually the waitress came over and stated that the system had errored out our order and apologized (okay, no problem). Now the problem, while sitting there I saw my food come up in the pick-up window and several orders placed behind it, the waitress reached over my food to get the other order and touched my whole plate from her armpit to her elbow, needless to say I wasn't eating that. My husband convinced me it would be okay and we would just order me something else, he still has no food, finally he was brought a Burger with no fries on a dirty plate, he informed the waitress that the plate was dirty she immediately slammed down the plate of fries she was holding (which went all over him) and screamed he don't want this because they say the plate is dirty (which it was) now I'm super pissed, by then the manager came over(I'm assuming she was the manager) She apologized and offered to try and fix the situation but my husband just told her to bring him the check so we could go (mind you, we've still not had any food and the watered down tea is still on the table untouched). She apologized again and said there was no charge, at this point I got up and walked out because this was absolutely ridiculous. We frequent Metro Diner often and have never had an experience such as this, the service is usually excellent and the food is terrific, I don't know what was going on this day but it was truly horrendous!!!! read more

Good food and great service. Hate the one in Vestavia closed, but this one is just as great! The mimosas are only $2.99 all day, so definitely can't beat that! read more

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I've been there a few times and I have experienced great service every time! They have great prices and their food is really good. Their chicken and waffles are so good! read more

Can somebody please open one of these in Montgomery? This place is so good! The Inverness location has great food, great service and a great atmosphere. Before I even tasted my Bissel breakfast plate, or my friend's chicken pot pie, I wanted to come back. I felt like I was eating a home-cooked meal. And there were so many good looking plates of food at other tables. I will probably only eat here when I'm traveling through Birmingham. read more

We have gotten takeout from this location occasionally during the pandemic. Went in to pick up an online order at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday. There were a few tables occupied and no one waiting to pick up to-go orders. Most of the staff was standing around, doing other things. At least three staff members looked at me waiting and went about doing other things. Two were on their phones in the dining area, including one actually having a conversation on the phone. After a few minutes, finally a gentleman sitting at the counter eating asked if I had been helped. I said no. He motioned for one of the servers to assist me. Topped it all off with the managing partner calling to follow up on my e-mail to their company on Sunday afternoon. From her voicemail, she couldn't have cared less about what occurred and was definitely in a rush to get off the phone. Probably won't be back with this complete lack of concern for customer service. read more

Really really good. Ordered Classic Eggs Benedict, Fried Chicken Eggs Benedict and Biscuits and Gravy. Everyone's plate was practically licked clean. Service was a little slow, but the food was fresh and worth the wait. Good parking and cute atmosphere. Would recommend and will go back very soon. read more

Excellent service and the food was really great. We picked the perfect rainy day to try this place out. I'll for sure be brining the kids back. read more

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Metro diner doesn't disappoint. Their menu is robust giving you options for breakfast, lunch and dinner which is served pretty much any time of day. There is often a wait on Sundays. That tells you how good it is. The food is consistently good and the wait staff is friendly and attentive. I would recommend this place to anyone especially for Saturday brunch. read more

Food was great and Mike was an excellent server and went above and beyond! Highly recommend the chicken pot pie!

We love metro diner! I've never had a bad meal here - everything from pancakes and omelets to hamburgers and fried chicken. Great comfort food. The service is solid. We've been eating on the patio during Covid and also because our three boys (!!!) are loud. Good kids menu, good service, waiters all wearing masks, appropriate social distancing. read more

Loved this place! We had a party of 16 and they easily accommodated us within a reasonable amount of time. And the food is Americana at its best. I went for a good old breakfast and everything was made like it was from scratch and something we would have begged grandma to make us when we were kids. And the price is great. Definitely a place to go when you want the best comfort food without having to cook it yourself! read more

Consistently delicious food and wonderful service. Serving are large and often I have enough left-over for another meal at home. The meat loaf cannot be beat and they serve a great burger as well. read more