Good place for breakfast. Cinnamon bun pancakes are outstanding, but too much to eat.

This is a dinner that was on diners , drives- ins and dives . And I have eaten at the one in Saint Augustine which is pretty good. This one is just OK. I feel like the whole place just needs a good bath. The club sandwich was really loaded with meat and cheeses but I feel that a nice sourdough would make it more special. Hashbrowns just OK ,need a little seasoning. Veggie omelette is not a wow either. French fries little too salty. Not the worst meal I've had , not the best either. read more

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We love their iced coffee!! My go to meals are chicken pot pie, and the fried chicken eggs Benedict! Don't forget to grab some cheese grits while you're at it! read more

Good all food Service every thing I like this place when I'm visiting Gainesville again I be back read more

Mmmmmm fried jalapeño & eggs and big portion. eggs so good. Avocado genius. I'm so full

Mira, my waitress was awesome. She got the order perfect. Surprisingly meatloaf was delish!!! Great pricing. read more

Metro Diner - Griddled meatloaf with mash and green beans. Coffee and real whipped cream. - Diners Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Excellent breakfast, eggs cooked perfectly. Only negative is my croissant was smushed down from trying to get it a little toasted. Would rather it be not toasted but otherwise it was excellent. What all diners should be. read more

Great service and even better food! Stopped here on way to central Florida, the menu is so varied everyone was able to get what they wanted. Food was served quickly and was piping hot! Will definitely be back. read more

I had the maple bacon pancakes, and they were huge! Service was fast and friendly. I wish I remembered my server's name, because he was so sweet! Short, glasses, blonde/brownish hair! I'll definitely be back. read more

Great place. I've been here twice, first time ordering the avocado scramble, second time ordering the southwest scramble, both were delicious! Service is quick and people love to come here. We'll be back! read more

Check out my photos at @awesomecamslife on instagram :) Everything was great: service, waiters, time wait, and atmosphere. Chicken and waffles cooked perfectly, pancakes were to die for, and good portions for good prices. read more

Been coming here since I moved to Florida 6 years ago, fast service, friendly staff and GREAT food. The food is always fresh and perfect. I've started eating here with my friends every week. read more

Decent place for some "american" food. I got the chicken pot pie which was good and HUggge. The place was super busy when i went, on a Saturday late morning, but we were able to be seated and served in a timely manner. I have also tried the chicken and waffles which are pretty good as well. Overall decent place but nothing that I'd call a must have for me personally. read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I am unsure if this restaurant is simply another casualty of inflation or if it was always this terrible. I ordered the two or three egg breakfast (forget if 2 or 3); what I did not forget was the ham that came with the order. I am not kidding you the two pieces together were not the size of a silver dollar. Also, the cheese grits added cheese on the top of already cooling grits so I got a big lump of oil in the bowl instead. Lastly, I ordered biscuits and gravy. They should rename this dish: "Sahara" because Popeye's biscuits got NOTHING on this place's dry biscuits. I won't be ordering again and will cross-post this review. read more

Went here for brunch and overall it was an okay experience! This place is very popular in Gainesville so we had to wait for a while to get seated since it was also a weekend. We got a lot of their brunch items like eggs Benedict, pancakes, chicken and waffles, as well as mimosas and a Bloody Mary. The food was alright, not great but not bad either. Nothing really stood out. The drinks were bad in my opinion, especially the Bloody Mary. It was incredibly salty and seemed to be only tomato juice. I didn't mind the average food to be quite honest since the place is very decently priced and the portions seem great for the price. I would probably come here again if my friends wanted to or if I wanted a filling but cheap meal. read more

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Metro Diner doesn't disappoint! I get my usual which is the veggie omelette, hashbrowns and wheat toast! The food was perfect but they do not do social distancing here which is kinda disturbing; very crowded with people and someone brought their pet into the building too, smh I just think that aspect of the restaurant can be a little better; food wise it was yummy! read more

Metro Diner - Veggie omelette with hashbrowns and wheat toast - Diners Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

If I could give an extra star I would. This place is the best. I got the fries chicken eggs Benedict with hash browns and my boyfriend got then three eggs breakfast. We shared the pancakes. All of it was absolutely perfect. Everything is in-house made. They were fast and super delicious. Our server Hanna was very attentive and the nicest. Love this place. Went back the next day, another perfect brunch. Thanks Metro Diner for using great ingredients and putting in so much love to the food and service. Alissa, today, was wonderfully helpful, kind and very accommodating. Thank you Metro! read more

Metro Diner - Left overs of the epic deliciousness fried chicken Benedict and pancakes - Diners Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Casual diner serving good quantity for the price. Crowded and noisy inside for lunch but partitions between each table.We had to wait 20 minutes for a table which was outdoors with cool fans blowing colder air near us. Very nice lunch menu with a lot to choose from. I'm glad the calories were listed next to each entrée, the chicken and waffles look delicious but over 2000 cal. I had the fish and chips and my wife ordered a chicken salad sandwich with onion rings. The portions were huge we should've really shared, service was attentive. Would go back. read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

What can I say about Metro Diner? I've been there to eat about a dozen times over the years, my mother and son love it-- but I find the food mediocre and often disappointing. I really want to love it like my family does. The atmosphere is fun and kitschy, and the service is always great. It looks and feels like an old 50s diner. What I have learned over time is: now that I've found a few menu items I like, *never* deviate from that short list. But I don't always listen to myself, unfortunately. My adventurous spirit is rarely rewarded at Metro Diner. The other evening, I decided to try a waffle with a side of bacon and home fries-- what could go wrong? The waffle was so disappointing, especially for the price. It was soggy, zero crispness to it. I picked it up, and it was floppy. The bacon was well-cooked, but the home fries were not to my liking at all, unlike any home fries I've ever had. They are almost black in color, and I'm not sure why. That's just how they look. I didn't send them back because they were clearly made properly. I just didn't like them. I should have listened to my inner voice that repeatedly urged me to order what I've found to be the best thing on the menu: the grilled 3-cheese sandwich. No, I'm not kidding, and it really is an above average grilled cheese. I order it with tomato and sometimes bacon, ask for my fries to made into the appetizer cheese fries with ranch for an upcharge, and I leave satisfied. But talk about CALORIES. I just really wanted breakfast the other evening and screwed up. (Beware of anything Benedict on that menu btw) Other miscellaneous items I've liked on the menu: the fried chicken sandwich (tall, so a bit difficult to eat!), the cinnamon swirl pancakes (basically dessert), and though it's been a while, I recall the fish and chips were pretty good. There are other items I'm interested in trying, like the chicken pot pie and French toast-- but I'm always afraid to deviate from my safe list. read more

Plenty of parking, We walked around the strip mall while we waited 20 minutes for a table. It was very crowded and noisy inside, they were small plastic partitions between each food but I'm glad we were able to sit outside on the patio. They were very cool fans blowing cold air on us. Very nice lunch menu a lot to choose from. I'm glad the calories were listed next to each entrée, the chicken and waffles look delicious but over 2000 cal we went elsewhere. My husband selected the fish and chips and I ordered a chicken salad sandwich with onion rings. The portions were huge we should've really shared, service was attentive. Everything was delicious no complaints! read more

Metro diner is one of the most popular brunch spots in Gainesville. If you come here on a weekend for bunch, expect to wait at least 30 minutes for a table. Although everyone else seems to LOVE Metro Diner, I don't think it's the best. Don't get me wrong, I don't have an issue with the food here, but I don't think it's as great as everyone hypes it up to be. I've come here too many times to count thanks to my friends who are obsessed with Metro Diner, but I've never had a dish that was absolutely amazing. A few popular dishes I've seen many people order include the fruity waffle, chicken biscuit, and chicken & waffles. I've had all of these dishes before and the dishes aren't bad, but they aren't great. The fruity waffle is a waffle with some fruit and sugar on top. The chicken and waffles are average. I think the chicken biscuit is a decent dish. It's not enough food to be an entire meal, but it's a good add-on to a dish that won't fill you up. The service here is average. The servers are always very kind, but the food usually takes a while to come out. Overall, Metro Diner is a decent brunch place. It has average food, but it's nothing special. I am still looking for a dish here that "wow"s me. read more

Metro Diner - Spicy chicken biscuit with side of grits (take out) - Diners Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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The pancakes are so delicious, I love the cinnamon ones with pecans and frosting. Even when they are busy their service is fast.

Very good breakfast! Serving a lot of food out of this location. Order the hash browns "scattered" if you like them well done! I've eaten at other Metro Diners and this one seems to be the best of the bunch. Keep up the great work! This Just in ... While I was writing the review I was debating between 4 and 5 stars ... Probably would have given 4.5 ... At any rate manager replied to my post here on Yelp so that pushed it over the top ... Definitely a 5 star place! Thanks for the awesome service! read more

Metro Diner - Eggs Benedict with "scattered" hash browns - Diners Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great customer service. Great quality of food. Chicken and waffle were delicious. Waffles were fluffy and hot. The chicken was seasoned and fried perfect.. read more

My mom and I came to town to pick up some car parts and do some shopping and saw that Metro Diner has great reviews and the pics of the food looked amazing. When we walked in it was packed! But we were seated immediately and were attended to quickly. We had to try the chicken and waffles. I also ordered a spicy honey chicken sandwich. Let me just say... that the strawberry butter that came with the waffles was life changing. Good god man... it was perfect. The chicken was perfectly cooked and crisp. And they give you a hefty portion. We had no choice but to take leftovers which I gladly devoured a few hours later. My sandwich was great and everything but I kept stealing from my moms plate. The chicken n waffles definitely stole the show. Service was great, food was great. I will definitely be back whenever we are in town! read more

Metro Diner - Chicken & Waffles w/strawberry butter - Diners Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I'm so glad that metro is serving again. I missed my biscuit and gravy and the only breakfast pizza in town. Have a seat at the counter and see your food made in front of you. Ask for DJ the GM. read more

I roll by this place so many times, and I hear such good things... well, today was the day that I hit the brakes on 34th st! I was in the mood for a burger and fries, and decided on Metro, because I had been meaning to stop and try them out. I called in my order, and the lady said my order would be ready in ten minutes!! Wow! When I picked it up, the server said they were commenting in the kitchen on how good my burger looked. I drew this in as hype and paid no mind to it. My burger was ready, and I paid for it right by the door. It was an easy pickup! My goodness that burger was sooo good!!! The swiss cheese had melted into the mushrooms to hold them together, and the two thick bacon strips brought that flavor to the bank! Wow! It was one of those burgers, where you finish everything but two bites, and save the rest for later. This time, later was about 7 minutes!! As I finished off the last piece, I got a quick taste of a butter-toasted bun, yummmm!!! The fries were all gone, by this point. Seasoned fries don't last long. Metro Diner rocks...period! read more

Metro Diner - Such a good burger... I had to come back!! - Diners Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I tried this diner for the first time today for breakfast. The food was great served hot and fast. The staff and service was very attentive. The price was reasonable, especially for the amount of food. And the ambiance was good playing 70s, 80s music. Overall a 5 out of 5! As you can tell from my picture I was so enjoying my meal I nearly forgot to snap a photo. It is always a pleasure to go to a restaurant for the first time and have everything exceed the expectation. Great job read more

Metro Diner - Scrambled eggs, hash browns and biscuits with Sausage Gravy. - Diners Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Man! I had to come up here last minute for a job from Orlando. I found this place on this app. The chicken tenders plate was awesome! The slaw is incredible. I had an extra side of green beans seasons. They're really good. Really good fried chicken. read more

Chicken and waffles!!! Love the look and feel of the place. We strongly recommend! Worth the money. read more

Metro Diner - Yza's enjoying herself at the Metro Diner! I loved the chicken and waffles!!! 5 stars! - Diners Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Last night my friend and I were hungry for some comfort food. We usually go out to dinner on Friday nights, but with everything going on with the COVID-19 we had to just order in. We decided to order online and get pick-up. We got the buy one, get one fried chicken dinner and the buy one, get one meatloaf platter. We got so much food, we will be eating this for several days and it was so so good! I ordered online through Metro Diner's website. It was super easy. I noticed they had the specials and it was great. I made the order and paid for it online. The only thing I would say is the website where you order does not give you a pick up time. So after about 15 minutes I drove to the restaurant and picked up my food. They also offer delivery through door dash. When I arrived at the restaurant it was weird seeing all the chairs on the tables. You can tell they have moved to fully take-out. The place was pretty busy which was really nice to see. They only had 1 girl who was answering the phones and bagging the food. She was swamped. When I finally got home it was time to feast. The fried chicken was delicious and you get a half of a chicken so a leg, thigh, wing, and breast. It came with a dinner roll, mixed veggie and mashed potatoes with gravy. It was a ton of food. The meatloaf dinner was 2 large pieces of meatloaf with gravy on top, mashed potatoes and gravy and broccoli. The only thing I would change is the meatloaf had very little gravy on it. But I am sure if they put to much it would have been a mess. The chicken came with a maple syrup and hot sauce dip which was phenomenal. I know everyone mostly goes to Metro for their favorite breakfast items, but I highly recommend it for dinner foods as well. I really love eating at Metro Diner and even though we ordered takeout, it still tasted great and we will be eating it for several days! I for sure recommend Metro! read more

New to town, and wanted to have some breakfast. This place came up in a yelp search for best diners in Ginesville, so i decided to check it out. Went in , the waitress was super nice, the place was busy too. In any case, i give my order, and pretty shortly after another waitress brings the food. So far so good. Now i hadn't taken a single bite before the original waitress comes back with the check and says "stay as long as you like." A little weird, but still no big deal. But she keeps coming back ans saying "Stay as long as you like." I've still got most of my food, and still eating when she comes back and asks if i need a box. I'm literally eating when she asks this. It was weird. I honestly coukldn't have been there more than a half hour. Start to finish. It's important to be clear- the waitress didn't seem rude, but they all but asked me to leave. The Food: Hash browns where hot, eggs cold, same plate. How does that even happen? Anyways, I'd pass on this one. read more

The food is good, as well as the service. They offer in-dining as well as takeout, and there is good value when your order the family meals. read more

This is my favorite place for breakfast and lunch for at least the last 5 years. The food is never less than delicious and always super quick after ordering. I've never had a bad server, everyone is always friendly and accommodating! We had Abigail as our server this holiday weekend and she was great! Thank you Metro for always being dependable! read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Went in on a Sunday afternoon for brunch and had to wait about 30-45 minutes to be seated. That's typical at any brunch place during that time. I ordered The Bissell Breakfast and the food came out very quickly. However, it wasn't worth it. The eggs tasted like some flavorless powdery concoction. The cheese on the grits was like a tablespoon of shredded cheese, not enough. The grits were bland, I had to add butter and salt. One of my pancakes was burnt and they put that one under the properly cooked pancake. The biscuit was fluffy on the inside but crispy outside, I didn't like that combination. The bacon was the only thing that tasted good. For the price I paid, I was better off going to Waffle House. The hostess and waitress friendly and polite. The food itself, wasn't to my liking. It was a reminder of why I haven't been there in a couple of years. read more

So so happy I found this place on an extremely busy weekend morning in Gainesville. I looked on my trusted yelp app and sure enough it had good reviews so I decided to check it out. There was a line when we got there but the wait took about seven minutes. we were seated outside where they have a covered outdoor seating so not bad at all. Standard American breakfast available omelette, pancakes, bagels, etc. and plenty of choices for sides; everything tasted great and service was exceptional! Shout out to our server I believe his name was Brandon he was making sure we were OK at all times refilled out waters when needed and made sure his customers were happy. Will definitely be back for breakfast whenever we visit. Next time I might try lunch as well read more

We stopped by on a Thursday morning prior to moving my daughter in UF. The place felt like a local place even though it's a chain. Food came out fairly quick and tasted well. Our server re-filled my coffee without me asking - which is always a win in my books. read more

When we walked in they said the wait was 5-10 minutes but they got us a table in like 30 seconds. The service was great and everybody was very kind. Our food was awesome one of the best chicken salads I've ever had read more

Service was very very good. Prices were high, but what isn't these days. I would go back.

Friendly diner. Good menu. Food was tasty. Wanted to healthy option instead of potatoes or grits . They offered fruit on the side with my omelette. Staff was helpful and efficient. Service was super fast and the waitress was super nice and friendly. Plenty of outdoor seating. Plenty of parking. read more

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