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    Metro Diner

    4.0 (372 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Erin K.

    Great chain to eat consistently good food! I love that they serve bfast all day! We usually frequent the one in Orange Park! Quick, thorough service tonight! Natalie, thank you! Hint: Try the mimosa flight!

    Florida laws showing she is legally allowed in laps and a picture of her sitting in my son's lap at another restaurant, he has a bad tbi

    My family and I went for lunch and asked the hostage if we could sit outside, I had my service dog with me and between the noise level bothering my panic disorder and honestly I'd rather be curious and sit outside with her to avoid making others feel uncomfortable. We sat and ordered, my service dog was on my lap doing her job because I was feeling off, she didn't touch any of their stuff. We got our appetizer and a young man can out and asked why she was on my lap and I explained her tasks, he said ooh OK I'll tell them inside , another young man out there said good you asked so I don't have to. Right after that the manager came outside and told me to put her on the ground stating dogs can not be on laps there. I tried explaining with her tasks she legally could be and he told me no, no she can not. I said OK well I'll put her down but you're disrupting my rights and keeping her from doing her job. I also told him I could show him that legally she could be there. He said he didn't care. A few minutes later the waitress came out with the bill and our food in a to go bag. I just started crying and was in shock, my mom told her we were on 2 checks not one and that we didn't want our food to go, she said ooh, well that's how they handed it to me. She went on to split the checks, comes back and tells us he comped the check. We didn't ask for that we just wanted a peaceful lunch and to be treated like everyone else. We left, they have is corporates number cx service number when I had asked for a higher managers number. I called another location and they gave the owner my number. He was very friendly and sent me a 30 card which I don't think I'll use. This had been a safe place for me before that we go to a few times yearly and never an issue but now it feels unsafe. I'm truly sorry if me having to have her bothers people, honestly I wish I could be normal again and didn't need her with me. If you have a service dog maybe avoid here because they're uncomfortable with them and may make going out to eat harder on you like it did me. It's been a month and yeah I still don't want to go out anymore. BY LAW SHE CAN SIT ON MY LAP! And she didn't eat in anything off of their plates! Again we have all the other customers info that were there that didn't like the way yall acted. See you in court!

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    Christina D.

    Whenever we are in Jacksonville we hit up a Metro Diner. The one we usually go to is much smaller than this one, so this was a nice surprise. The dining room was completely full, but the patio had tables available so that's where we sat (the weather was gorgeous). As per usual, the service was excellent, as was the food. Hubby and I each had the Bissell meal. I'm a sucker for Metro Diner pancakes! I would recommend this place 10/10 times.

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    Rena H.

    My first visit to this Metro Diner! It was pretty busy for a weekday afternoon but we only waited 5 minutes for a table for 2 and were greeted by our server immediately once seated. I would've given 5 stars if not for the fact that they didn't have the pot roast that my dad wanted. It literally was one of the featured dishes of the day and they were out of it already by 1230 in the afternoon. I guess it must be pretty good. I ordered the chicken and waffles and it truly did not disappoint. Crispy on the outside, moist on the inside deliciousness served with their tobasco and maple syrup mix. If you've never tried it, you are missing out. Also the waffles are fluffy and yummy topped with their so good strawberry butter! I highly recommend. It is such a large serving, I have enough for another meal. I am looking forward to going back and trying something else from the large variety on the menu!

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    Joseph S.

    Metro did a excellent job . I had there Salisbury steak is was very good. Wife. Had the famous chicken a waffles with the sweet an spicy she loved it. It was not to busy waited only 10 minutes.

    Connie Y.

    Diner ambiance is spot on with fun specials and delicious food. I do wish they would change up the menu but everything they serve is great. The hustle in the viewable and open kitchen adds to the nostalgic diner experience

    Bissell Breakfast
    Camilo F.

    I ordered the Bissel breakfast and it's supposed to come with two eggs scrambled. What I got was less than one, watery and cold. The cheese grits - the cheese did not mix or melt, it was a gross, rubbery mass. I've never had problems with Metro before but someone's cutting corners.

    Hazel K.

    Metro Diner is the place where you do not know what you're going to get but you are hungry because you can almost get anything here lol. This particular Metro Diner is located at Roosevelt, they have their own parking spot and easy to find. We have been here many times and stopped going. My friend and I decided to go here on a saturday afternoon, I did not know that they are busy and we waited for a table. Once we got our table we waited for a few minutes before getting served, usually they are quick but I guess they were just very busy. I ordered the omellete and my friend order the chicken pot pie. we both like it our order and I kept forgetting to go here since they have good food and the price is actually not to bad. Friend chicken here is really good too especially with the waffle and that strawberry creme they have!

    Avocado toast with bacon and red onion. This was a hit!

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    Nitesh , thanks for the fabulous review!

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    Sierra thank you for the awesome review!

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    4 years ago

    Usually very good. Our take out was inedible. Un-chewable. I wish it would've been good. At 100 we never know when it is dad's last.

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    Ashley , Thank you for your great review. Come and see us again soon.

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    4 years ago

    By far the best classical breakfast I can find in Duval. Worth the wait , seating area was small & busy. Great customer service

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    chelsea , that's wonderful to hear! Thanks so much!

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    Richard thanks for review

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    Kim , Thank you for your great compliments! Come back and see us soon.

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    Awesome service David. Fast, kind and very polite during our time at Metro Diner. it was truly app.

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    Jarrard thank you so much for the amazing review :)

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    Service has greatly improved since our awful experience and we have enjoyed returning time after time.

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    Biscottis - March 31, 2024

    Biscottis

    4.3(976 reviews)
    1.4 miAvondale
    $$

    We came here to finally try their popular desserts but we stayed for dinner!…read more We loved the drinks and our food. We ordered a board as an appetizer and waited close to 35 minutes for it before our server realized she never rang it up. We were upset as we wanted something to snack on as we waited for our meal. She offered to quickly have it made, but our food was almost ready and it did not make sense to us anymore at that point. But no other resolution was offered. The food was great, but it took a while to get our food. It didnt seem to be busy, yet they where slow. Im sure if we had our appetizer, we wouldnt have noticed the 45 minute wait. We loved the cheesecake and the mocha cake! Drinks where very nice and strong. Overall, i loved it here. Hopefully next time ill be able to get my board!

    We have been back here multiple times since my last review and owe them a better review…read more We live at the beach so it's a bit of a trip for us but decided to make it over today for lunch. It was a really good experience. We started with the baked Brie appetizer and it was delicious ( forgot to photograph that). I'm a vegetarian and love the fried zucchini sandwich but today's lunch special was a spaghetti squash special and it was delicious! I highly recommend it. Hubby had the smash burger and fries and all was good. I had a special cocktail called Blue Eyes something that was very refreshing. Elise gave us very good service and as always, I got a piece of Tropical Cake to go, that will last for days. Other than parking being tough, this is a great place for girls days, lunch with the hubby, etc.

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    Biscottis - \ (*‿*) / Rum Pecan Slices with Vanilla Ice Cream. Very good @ *:。゚ Biscotti's. *:。゚ #supportlocal

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    \ (*‿*) / Rum Pecan Slices with Vanilla Ice Cream. Very good @ *:。゚ Biscotti's. *:。゚ #supportlocal

    Brick Restaurant - Goat cheese and spinach eggs Benedict

    Brick Restaurant

    3.7(498 reviews)
    1.4 miAvondale
    $$$

    First time trying this place. They have a decent menu. Fun vibe inside with the brick work and…read moredecor. I am always a fan of eggs Benedict. And I'm a big fan of goat cheese. So both together?! Yes please. The goat cheese on the Benedict was so creamy. And the home fries were crispy and delicious. Loved the peppers and onions with them too. I also got the side of grits which was huge but very very good. My husband got the chicken sandwich from their regular menu. Chicken was tender and flavorful. Overall very good meal and experience.

    Enjoyed a great week night dinner here with 3 of us & our small doodle on the sidewalk. Loved the…read morespot, the scene along this stretch of St John's in a beautiful neighborhood. The staff was attentive & nice. Immediately brought us a bowl of cold water for the dog. Ordered an old fashioned & loved it! It was traditional & a perfect cocktail. I ordered an end piece of prime rib with horseradish cream sauce on the side, a loaded bake potato & a side of broccoli. One in our party had a honey chicken rice bowl - one of their special items is their rice bowls & have a variety. This was a fresh bowl filled with ginger honey chicken, fresh mango, edamame, seaweed salad over a generous portion of jasmine rice. MAN IT LOOKED GOOD! Healthful, fresh & a hearty portion! Another in our arty had a Grilled Mahi filet, loaded baked potato & shared the side of broccoli with me - it was a side portion that was healthy is size & great for two. Entrees come with one side. All of us had an exceptional meal! Great service from A-Aron!!! He's a great server & on the ball! Loved this spot & could see us being regulars if we lived here! Very nice inside dining area that's been updated. Not overly crowded. It was very clean & all staff were attentive & friendly. Tough parking situation. We found it nice to park a block up the street & walk. Such a beautiful & safe neighborhood.

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    The Butt Hutt Smokehouse - Sweet Heat

    The Butt Hutt Smokehouse

    4.6(271 reviews)
    2.1 miWestside
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    Whenever I visit Jax I always look forward to real BBQ. Usually I visit another favorite but this…read moretime my sister and I decided to try out The Butt Hutt for the first time. We came in on a Wednesday evening. We asked about the menu and were told at the counter that it was Wing Wednesday and the wings were $1 each. Well how could we not add those onto our order. We ordered a Burnt Ends platter with mac and cheese, and corn nuggets, a Brisket Platter with corn nuggets and beans. We also ordered a large mac for my son and a side of lean brisket. For the wings we ordered the Cajun ranch. Our food started coming out in about 5 minutes. Firstly, I was shocked at the wings. I love wings, but they aren't something I usually order often as I find them just OK. There are only a couple places that I visit specifically for wings. Well, let me tell you, I would make a visit back just for these wings. OMG, the Cajun ranch was simply amazing, really addictive. They were my favorite item. We devoured them. The burnt ends were very good. I appreciate they are big chunks of brisket with no pull pork filler. The flavor was amazing as well and the bits of fat melted in our mouth. The corn nuggets were fine and the Mac N Cheese was quite tasty. We enjoyed the meal so much, were were trying to figure out somewhere for a family lunch the next Sunday and came back again. This time my sister, son and I brought my dad. We of course ordered more wings and burnt ends and brisket with lots of Mac N Cheese. The food really is something special. The wings are absolutely wonderful and the burnt ends are a hit. This is definitely one of my new favorite restaurants and will always be on my list of visits to enjoy when I come back to Jax.

    I'm not even a huge BBQ fan and this is one of my favorite restaurants in Jacksonville. Highly…read morerecommended. - Lou Sassle

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    The Butt Hutt Smokehouse - Lots of outside seating. But a bit too hot for that right now lol.

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    Lots of outside seating. But a bit too hot for that right now lol.

    Carolina Jax - Classic Simple Burger with bacon bacon fries

    Carolina Jax

    4.5(561 reviews)
    2.6 miRiverside
    $$

    Hubby had a last minute emergency call to one of his properties this evening after getting home for…read morethe day, so we decided to hop in the truck, go knock out the work and then grab a burger from our favorite burget spot in Jax, Carolina Jax I got the Hurricane which comes with white American, grilled jalapenos, white cheddar Mac, bacon, and Chipotle sauce. This was my first time getting this burger and I loved every last CRUMB of this burger. I tend to switch it up every time I come because of much I enjoy the burgers (and the chicken sandwich), but this just may be my go-to going forward because man, was this crazy good. Hubby got his usual which is the OBX. That comes with poblano mayo, cajun ranch, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and keylime guacamole. He literally gets this every single time and never deviates. We usually split a tray of the bacon ranch fries but we decided to switch it up a little and get the nachos fries. While the nachos fries were great, we both agreed that we like the bacon ranch ones much more. We also agreed that next time, we're going to get the Jax Style fries and compare those as well. We got here around 8pm and as per usual the line was out the door and stayed that way through the duration of our meal. It's not difficult to see why their voted Number 1 in Jax.

    This place has the best food! I love the loaded friends always hits! Burgers are cooked perfect!…read more There is a reason this place is voted #1 burgers in Jax! Order and pick up at the counter. Place is small and gets busy during peak hours.

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    Classic Simple Burger with jalepenos added

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    Prospect Five Points

    Prospect Five Points

    4.5(210 reviews)
    3.2 miRiverside
    $$

    Prospect is typically a 5 star experience. I've been frequenting there since I moved to Riverside…read moreand I still let people know that it's one of the best brunch and Happy Hour experiences in the area. We went this past Friday and while they had the same great food (with one exception), same decor and vibe, it seemed as if the typically impeccable service was staring to slip. The staff was in a great mood, seemed to be having a party and maybe that was some of the issue. Drinks not filled, food brought out a different points when we asked for it to be brought together etc. One of the guests requested their sauce on the side and it came right on top of her cold steak. We had to constantly grab anyone who worked there to get help and get served or drink refills. Very atypical of Prospect. I'm reviewing again to be constructive. I still love Prospect and I need them to be the excellent experience they have always been. I'm truly hoping this was a one off afternoon.

    Overall good experience, we had Gleb and he did an amazing job trying to keep up but it seems like…read morethey were slammed yesterday. At one point the inside bartender had to shut down/stop taking orders because they were so behind. They did the best they could just dont think they were equipped to handle the Saturday night rush that came in. Food and drinks were really good, I'll be back but maybe not on the weekends.

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