This is mY first time at Metro Diner and I must say it won't be my last. Since I've moved to Jacksonville I kept hearing about this place and how good the food and service was. I finally got up and made it my business to go check it out. Since it was my first time I didn't know what to get. I went with the chicken and waffles which I must say was mouth watering delicious! But with every plate that servers kept passing me by with came more and more anticipation for my next visit and my next order. When you come to Metro Diner come hungry because the servings are I believe for two people. But I pretty much promise you will leave full and happy! I already know what I will order next time I'm here which might be tomorrow! LoL read more

Metro Diner - Menu at the Metro Diner! I wish it would come with pictures because the menu does t give the food its actual purpose! - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

If you plan to have the chicken and waffles, please bring a pillow and a blanket because that's what you will need after that meal as it is served with 4 pieces(a half of chicken) of chicken, a belgian waffle with strawberry butter and I had the nerve to add strawberries and whipped cream.......but it was soooo good! The waitress will come by and mix maple syrup and hot sauce to dip your chicken in which I had to raise an eyebrow to because that was a first for me but once you try it, you will love it. I'm certainly glad this place is in Florida and not North Carolina........ read more

Metro Diner - Chicken and waffles, with strawberries and whipped cream - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Just sat down at the newly renovated Metro Diner here. Could not imagine that they were investing in updating this great restaurant again after seemingly a few years ago. Now I get it. They have put in classy looking glass partitions as a covid protection, likely almost doubling their capacity and shrinking lines. These folks were already highly vigilant before! I am impressed and grateful to have this restaurant in our neighborhood. And REALLY grateful for the added protections. read more

Awesome Awesome breakfast food... been there numerous times for the last several week since a friend introduced us to this place. Everytime, i walked away stuffed and happy. We've tried sevral of their specials such as Italian Fritattas, Fried Chicken Benedicts, Pittsburg Sandwich to regular menu items like Fried Chicken and Waffle, Shrimp and Grits, Corn Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Breakfast Pie... I have to say, the quality and flavor have been consistenly good. They do get really busy, everytime we go, there has always been a 15-30 min wait, but it was worth the wait for me. Once seated though, the staff have always been very prompt and friendly. We have become regulars there and will continue to be. read more

OK so I will try and make it though this review without falling asleep after having had an amazingly yummy breakfast from Metro Diner. I found Metro Diner on Yelp after traveling to Jacksonville for a wedding. It was a short trip which meant limited eating opportunities so I needed the best of the best and Yelp did not disappoint (my other stop was 4 Rivers Smokehouse). Anyways, once I saw that first pic of the chicken and waffles with the strawberry I was pretty much sold...it looked amazing! The high rating solidified it for me. We arrived on a Saturday morning a little before 930am and waited about half an hour before being seated. It was nice size crowd but it was beautiful outside so we didn't mind the wait. It was really nice that the restaurant had free coffee available outside on the porch for waiting patrons. When our table became available we went inside and was seated near the kitchen/expo/counter area. Our server was Barbi and she was very pleasant and courteous. She took our order of chicken and waffles and even happily changed it when I opted to get the pound cake French toast (that's right... POUND CAKE FRENCH TOAST) with a side of bacon. We had decided to share since I didn't know when I would get another opportunity to have pound cake French toast and since the portion sizes looked pretty hefty. Our food came out pretty quickly. I loved my seat next to the expo window as I got to gaze at all the yumminess that came out. Barbi prepped us on the proper chicken and waffles etiquette showing us how to mix our syrup and hot sauce. Sounds gross I know, and I don't even eat hot sauce. But trust me, it works. Ok so our food came out in all its glory and the waffle was topped with a house made strawberry butter. Let me tell you...that butter was a mix between ice cream and heaven! Soooo good! I have no complaints about the food. The waffle was cooked perfectly: golden brown, crisp, and light and airy. The chicken...mmm juicy and well seasoned. It wasn't bland like many other places and went perfect with my syrup concoction and waffle. The pound cake French toast was good as well but it just didn't stand a chance in comparison to the chicken and waffle. Again, I have no food complaints besides I wish I had tried more items. We also had a brief visit from the manager and he seemed genuinely interested in making sure we had everything we needed and that we were enjoying our visit. Overall service was excellent which is huge for me. Barbi was awesome and I could see that her team worked well together even when swamped. Oh, as a last note, Metro Diner shares parking with a plaza so there is ample parking. It also sits right at a bridge so I hear there are some seats that have great scenic views. IF YOU'RE IN JAX THIS IS A MUST GO! read more

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We have been here several times during the brunch hours. The most recent was today when my son went and picked up take out for Mothers Day! I had Yo Hala on the square-stuffed French toast topped with a fresh berry compote while my husband had the western omelette & my son had the chicken & waffles. As always, love the Yo Hala! My sons chicken was so tempting that I had to steal a tiny bite.....then my son was kind enough to share a small piece of his succulent, tender chicken with me. Mmmmmmm. My husband can be very particular. He didn't dislike his omelette but it wasn't his favorite. I highly recommend checking out the Metro Diner to anyone looking for a yummy meal! The portions are generous but expect to pay around $15 for most of the good stuff. I suggest the chicken & waffles and the Yo Hala! read more

Metro Diner - Yo Hala On the Square TakeOut(this is only half a portion & trust me.....it's huge) - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I have been here many times and my favorite is the chicken and waffles! I usually don't do butter with my waffles but their strawberry butter is amazing!! I also ask for extra, it's $.50 but well worth it! Today my family tried the pizza burger and they said it was pretty good and will get it again in the future. They also tried the Philly cheesesteak....and they said it was just okay... Keep in mind we are from Philly and we know good cheesesteaks... But for being down here, it's not bad at all. I think I will try it on my next visit. I don't know if this is old news but for me it's new news!!! They extended their hours!!!! Ive been telling them forever they need to stay open later. I guess the philly/ jersey girl in me is used to diners up north that's open 24/7. Customer service is alway on point! Today we had Brandon(?), as our waiter and he was great. Everyone is so friendly and there's always a smile!! read more

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We did a call ahead for a party of 13, told them the time and got a confirmation via text. The woman I spoke to thanked me for calling ahead as it helps but there may still be a wait. When we got there, they said we weren't on the list as our name was taken off the list becusse it was more.than 30 mins..Why didn't they let us know while on the phone?! We have to find a place for our family at the last minute on July 4th! Awful service! read more

Ton of food, so bring lots of friends. Eat for hours! Bring the whole family- they now have several locations, so anywhere in St Johns County you are sure to find a Metro Diner! read more

Try the newest creation Apple Yo Halla French Toast! read more

Metro Diner - Apple Yo Halla French Toast, this is the latest change to die for. It's that good! - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Amazing view, location, service, and a superior quality brunch! Not to mention an awesome $3 Bloody Mary special! read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

On the Yelp page it says that they are training team members to be vigilant about following the CDC guidelines however not one employee that is waiting on anybody here has a mask on. The wait staff is not observing social distancing guidelines not to mention the girl that's waiting on us it's just plain unfriendly and unhappy to be here hopefully the food will be better than that experience. The food was delicious however they still need to be following CDC recommendations read more

Good and fresh and generous portions! Good variety in choices and good service! Good locations!

I love this restaurant but not this dish. It was a veggie overlooked sandwich. I enjoyed the French baguette and fries I will keep coming back. read more

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Came to town to visit family and saw Metro Diner on an episode of Diners, Drive-one, and Dives and decided to come visit! Well worth the drive! Awesome food and great service! They said our food took too long so they gave us this: read more

Metro Diner - Cheesecake and strawberries yum!!! - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I LOVE Metro Diner, and was beyond thrilled when this one opened about 10 minutes from my house. It's more spacious than the original, and the view of the marina outside is nice. Unlike another reviewer, I've never noticed issues with cleanliness - and almost wondered if he was talking about the old location, which simply looks a little dirtier even when clean due to its age. But let's talk about the food: there are lots of great options here, but I will admit not everything I've had has made the earth move. Faves: Fried chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, Bissell breakfast, and meatloaf (better than mom's, I won't lie!) Also love their hashbrowns - greasy, yes, but tasty, and their biscuits are the best I've found in town. Huevos rancheros, Yo Hala, and Pittsburgh Steak Salad are also solid picks. Not so faves include the patty melt, any of their benedicts (though my hubby loves them), and the 3-cheeser sandwich. That said, nothing has been bad - some things just didn't make me as happy. There's a pretty decent wait here most days, so either go early or late when you can...until they (hopefully) someday open for dinner, I like this place best for early breakfast or late lunch. Oh, and those needing a caffeine fix - be aware the iced tea is decaf. Makes me happy, but I'm sure others would miss it. read more

I have been here so many times and have never been disappointed before today I had takeout fried cod fish and french fries I had a handful or less than a handful of cold french fries the cod fish was cold, greasy and hard you could tell that it had sat somewhere for hours and I had just called in 15 minutes before the order was due. Not eatable yuck read more

I didn't realize what half a chicken looked like until they brought out the chicken and waffles. It fed me twice. We had been to the one in OP a couple of times and this was the first time we were able to get into this one but it was worth it. Both locations are great! We look forward to going back. read more

Metro Diner was on Drive, Diners, & Dives w/Guy. When you come here you have to try one of their more unique dishes to see what everyone is raving about. :) The first time I came, I ordered basic breakfast items like the omelet and it tasted like just an average omelet. I recently went there again and tried their chicken & waffles which sounds crazy, but I used to eat at the famous Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles in L.A so I gave it a shot. The waffles are topped w/ strawberry butter & it takes like ice cream in a waffle cone. lol Really good. They make a sweet & spicy sauce for the chicken made of Louisiana hot sauce and syrup. I heard their shrimp & grits is pretty good; I've never had that, but I think I will try it next. Tip: The chicken and waffles dish is big enough for 2. read more

Metro Diner - chicken waffles with strawberry butter - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Excellent breakfast menu and interesting specials. Very popular and always a line during popular hours but but wait is never inordinate with rapid turnover. The staff is attentive without being obnoxious and never makes you feel rushed. Go to place for breakfast. read more

Doesn't look like much, went in because I've had a good experience with their breakfast elsewhere. It smells like horse shit outside the place, and there was not as much AC as there were flies inside. I got the burger wrap special they have and it was pretty good, the fries were ok and the ranch dressing I got was just mayonnaise. It didn't taste very good on my salad. Staff was just ok too, they were friendlyish but not very attentive. Overall 2.5/5. read more

Ok, so just now writing my review but have eaten here on and off since they opened ( years ago lol ) Hmmm, if you live in the area there is not much competition for breakfast... in close proximity to this mandarin location there Maple Street on Race Track, First Watch and Waffle House... This place is pretty busy for weekend breakfast... we usually eat breakfast at home. So no problem for us but we have been a few times and the wait was not to bad... I think one time we left cause hunger pangs and darted to Panera. When they are busy it is a crowded, noisy place if weather permits sit outside. We like to order / share the shrimp and grits Chicken and waffles and Yo Hala ... some things you can get 1/2 portions of as well. My go to has been the Shrimp and Grits while I have tried some other menu items they just have not wowed me... They have been nice enough to correct any mishaps that have happened... Tips: eat outside if weather permits Ask if item comes in 1/2 portions or share Let me know if you are not enjoying your entree read more

This is definitely where the locals eat & you'll feel like a "regular" from your first visit. The food is great & the service top notch. We came for breakfast which was delicious & exactly the way we ordered it. With Jenna as a server, the experience was happy & fun and we had everything we needed. read more

Great view of the river and of course the service is outstanding. Nothing like Metro Diner!

This visit was April 03, 2021. I placed an order thru Uber eats for delivery since I had been ill and was finally ready to start eating regular food again. The Uber driver informed me that when she arrived the food was not ready as one of my items had to be recooked. By the time my food arrived it was not even lukewarm and the preparation was trash. I ordered the stuffed waffle and chicken salad among other items. The waffle was burnt and dry as the desert. The chicken tenders for the salad were dry and overcooked. My husband and I ended up getting in the car and going to the restaurant to complain. The manager was hesitant to offer a replacement. Apparently the kitchen had been serving trash food all day as there were dine in patrons complaining as well. As many times as I've been to Metro this was the absolute worst visit ever. All hope is not lost; I'll visit another location to get better quality food. read more

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Always great service and food. Fried Chicken and waffles are the best. The eggs Benedict are also great

The basic Bissel comes with pancakes too with a side of cheesy grits, yummmm. Basic but good. A little wait but the meal was great. Very attentive staff. Can't wait to come back. read more

Metro Diner - Things are heating up at the metro diner - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Had a really good time with the family here. The wait time was short but I did go very early for a Tuesday morning. I got the bissel breakfast and the pancake were very tasty,fluffy and delicious. My husbands breakfast sandwich was huge! But the only sad thing was that the part that was taken home actually had eggshells in it :-( not very tasty after that. I had a special request which was executed beautifully. I asked for the bacon, egg and cheese biscuit sandwich to be deconstructed for my 3 year old and it was done exactly as imagined and my daughter ate it all up except for the biscuit but that's what I figured she would do, hence the special request. The biscuit was amazing! Nice and fluffy and soft. The service was good and we were served pretty quick even with the restaurant being busy. I look forward to coming in again :-) read more

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Visited my son in Jacksonville and came to this place and loved the food A1 for me. Wish this was in Va. Omg the food is beyond good. Thank you read more

Metro Diner - Biscuits & gravy, cheese grits, eggs and corned beef hash - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The chicken & waffles are fantastic! Hot sauce and maple syrup is an added delight for the dish. My wife and I were able to enjoy brunch at Metro Diner with two of close friends. The wait was a little long which can be somewhat of a bother in the hot, Jacksonville heat, but it's also a terrific indication of how awesome the food is. Our waitress was friendly and attentive despite the crowded house, and we did not have to wait long after ordering before we were able to go-to-town on some of the best chicken & waffles I've ever tasted. I highly recommend Metro Diner! read more

Metro Diner - Chicken + Waffles - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Best breakfast in town! Love the variety & most portions are shareable. I'd suggest the chicken & waffles (able to order a half order if it's just for a single person) with their "special sauce". read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Went there for the first time recently probably won't be back, I ordered San Francisco eggs benedict my eating partner order Chicken and Waffles.... the chicken and waffles was pretty good especially with the sauce to dipping in the San Francisco eggs benedict was disappointing. The flavored coffee was good. Could have done better for the prices. read more

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The food was fine over all. I just lost my appetite a little as most of our table silverware were not very clean. The replacements were also not clean so they gave us a packaged plastic fork and knife. read more

Amazing MANAGER and Employees if you want a family style meal I highly suggest it tell Scott hello everybody there is top notch....... So much fun to watch them cook I love to sit at the bar and watched it read more

A little bit of everything for any appetite. Great biscuits, pancakes, begins waffle, salads, burgers, sandwiches... can't go wrong with this choice. Good variety offered for whatever you are craving! read more

I had previously been to the location on Roosevelt and loved this restaurant. When I came back to Jacksonville Metro Diner was on the top of my list to make sure I visited. Their chicken and waffles with a strawberry butter and the spicy syrup is absolutely wonderful and the portion is quite large I would say enough for 2 people. My father ordered the San Francisco Benedict and it was also very tasty. I ordered my son a kids meal of eggs and bacon with home fries and toast and it was enough for an adult. The portions are very large, the food is very good, and the service is great. Luckily we came on a weekday so there was no wait so we were seated quickly and served promptly. Our waitress refilled my drink constantly so my drink never went below third of a cup. I definitely will make sure I come back to this Metro Diner when I come back to Jacksonville read more

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The Minorcan clam chowder was spicy and pretty good. I chose a cup of it to accompany the chicken Francaise they had on the specials board this evening. My husband and I go to Metro Diner often and I am always impressed with the food. I have not been disappointed. And there is something downright magical about the chicken they serve. It is ALWAYS tender, juicy and cooked perfectly! Seriously. The coffee options are always changing, too. We like the hazelnut and toasted almond best. We aren't particularly fond of the butter pecan, though. The gigantic portions and the huge menu of comfort food available here should bring you in. And it's a plus that everyone here is very friendly. read more

Nike was fantastic. Every server was happy and seemed glad to working. Food was delicious. Portions were humongous. Manager was nice. Can't wait to go back there. Yelp said: Review is too short, so, xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx. Xxx xxxxxxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxx. XXXX xxxx xxxx xxxxxx. X. X. XXXX xxx xxx xxx. read more

Metro Diner - Just started my new breakfast pizza. - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Incredible Service and Food! Chicken eggs, shredded potatoes and 12 grain toast Very generous portions! Kudos' to the General Manager Scott read more

Metro Diner - Egg whites, shredded potatoes, and 12 grain toast! Delicious!! - Diners Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Great food and great service! Whether you order breakfast or lunch/dinner, everything is good. The big fish is an excellent large piece of white fish that can be grilled blackened or fried. Tried both the grilled and blackened on a garden salad and both were good. Even the balsamic vinaigrette was good. The heuvos rancheros were also very good with a great flavor to the dish. The bissell breakfast is very filling and a great deal for $10. You can get home fries instead of hash browns if you want and can ask them not to salt them as well. Also substituted tomatoes for bacon for no extra charge. Wait staff were all fast and very friendly especially Steven. Outside seating is a bit noisy since it is right on the main road. Recommend the Baymeadows Rd location for if you want to sit outdoors and have the same good food and service :). Management also comes by to check on each table. Well run establishment. Keep up the good work! Ate here multiple days in a row and could have gone back again it was that good! read more