My young son and I stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner today 12/8/25. There was only two ladies working the front but they were both very kind and sweet to my son and myself and very helpful we sat at the bar seating and the kitchen staff was all very kind and wonderful as well and the food was amazing! Thank you to the staff for being so awesome and making some wonderful tasting food for us this evening! read more

I love everything on Metro Diners menu plus the service! Food always comes out quickly and tasted amazing. My husband loves their bold city burger since he's a meat lover but I love the Bissell breakfast which is like a make your own with a ton of options of any kind of eggs, any bread type, hash brown or grits with different options of meat to choose from and a side of pancakes. Absolute joy every time we come on the weekend! Also, our service was so sweet and observant. Our servers name was Desiree. I'm glad we were able to be seated in her section and served! Highly recommend! read more

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Excellent service, friendly servers and front desk workers. The food was freshly made and pretty good! My son got the chicken and waffles (HUGE PORTION) and the chicken was seasoned well and crispy. The spicy syrup was too spicy for my son so he used the regular maple syrup. The eggs Benedict were delicious and the pancakes were fluffy and yummy. The bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. We only had to wait 15 mins on a Saturday morning, which was great! We would definitely go back. read more

Metro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Great food, nice variety. But its a kitchen so expect loud. The menu has sort of grown back. The meatloaf is great, fish and chips, chicken pie. And all the breakfast food I's yummy. Sweet tea or pineapple juice. read more

I had previously done to a Metro Diner before and left that experience was much better. I noticed how the menu was much much smaller with now just the typical items to order that can be found anywhere. Sad to see that happen. Especially for a place that was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives for their food, now there is nothing that would cause me to come back. With that being said, the food was good and prepared correctly, just nothing to write home about. The service was the best thing about my experience at the Jacksonville location. read more

Metro Diner - Croissant Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Always a solid choice for breakfast! The chicken and waffles will always be a staple for my boyfriend, he loves everything about it. The Salisbury steak was apart of the daily special and was delicious! Go here if you love good comfort food and breakfast! read more

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Another wonderful place to eat in Jax. A staple in our community. Great breakfasts. Never ate anything here I did not like. Love the small bistro ambiance. Great customer service and kindness. Try it.....,you will love it. Deliveries are available with food delivery apps. read more

Great dining experience, top 5 chicken and waffles i have had. The service was amazing, we just missed the brunch rush, the food was ready in less than 10 mins. The establishment was clean, and the spicy syrup was delicious read more

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The food was cold, dry and left much to be desired. I will not order Uber eats from this location ever again. read more

Metro Diner - Horrible.... COLD...Breakfast potatoes.... This was my Uber eats order!!! I'll never order from this location again. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Food so mid. Pancakes rubbery. Biscuit doughy. Fried eggs served with whites uncooked. Service was pleasant but server didn't bother to ask why I barely touched my food. read more

I have always loved Metro Diner and have gotten great service and food in the past,, but this last online $80+ order was not one. I picked up at the Baymeadows location and when I got home there were several problems. 1. The potine did not have any gravy, have requested it on the side but was not included. 2. The fried chicken plate was suppose to have 2 side items, it did not. 3. There were more fried potatoes in the chicken nuggets than chicken. Calledl the restaurant and talked to the manager, who said he would credit the potine and chicken plate, he has not. Very disappointing all around both food and service !!!!! read more

We LOVED it!!! The food, the atmosphere & our waitress, Taneil, were FABULOUS!! We will definitely be back!!

Taneile was a fantastic server!!!! Great food and service!!!They serve a great breakfast all day! Delicious!!!

The Manager made me whole again. We chatted in the phone. He was very apologetic; understood my dander at the time; and graciously sent me a refund of my payment. read more

Metro Diner - The breakfast offers sausage or bacon. They charged $7.49 for having hash; but NO credit for the sausage or bacon! The ULTIMATE SCAM! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Order: San Francisco Egg Benedict with hash browns, bacon egg cheese croissant with home style potatoes, waffle The egg Benedict was over cooked. The egg was over poached and not a creamy runny texture. The hollandaise sauce was good, which was unexpected due to the presentation. I've had a few restaurants fail horribly on the sauce so I'm glad they nailed it. Home style potatoes: DRY and NO TASTE. I guess no salt is better than too much salt. We can always add salt but can't take it away. The other items were okay nothing overly spectacular. read more

The Charleston shrimp and grits. Omg such huge portions. This is the real deal Holyfield. I would definitely recommend this. Though not the traditional plate, it is quite a twist by substituting the accustomed bowl of grits and switching it for two big grit cakes. When I walked in, there was no wait and the host told me to choose my seat. My favorite are booths and everyone on them but one had dishes waiting to be cleared off so I chose the booth in the back. The waitress was very nice. The sweet tea was sweet. The food came out in a decent amount of time. Good choice. Would visit. read more

It's been several years since my first visit, it was excellent then And it's still very good. read more

Metro has always been one of my favorite places to eat for years. If you love breakfast for any meal, this is for you. This is my favorite location versus the original simply because of parking (proximity to former dwelling was also a plus if I'm being honest). I haven't been to any location since COVID and was surprised to find a smaller menu, but noticed most of the favorites made it. Let's start with their coffee. I always get whatever the flavor offering is and I have NEVER been disappointed. I had Caramel Cinnamon Swirl and it did not disappoint. Full bodied and robust with just enough flavor to bring a smile to my soul. On this visit, I had the seasonal Pumpkin Pancakes. Pumpkin is one of those things you either love or hate. If you are not a fan of all things Pumpkin Spice, hear me out....these are not overwhelmingly Pumpkin. As you can see, the pancakes are HUGE. Served with Cinnamon Butter and a nice Cream Cheese icing drizzle on top, these pancakes are more sweet treat meets breakfast rather than a Pumpkin Lover's delight. They are quite tasty and the perfect fall breakfast even if you usually don't like Pumpkin. This seasonal offering will delight your palate with fall flavor. read more

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Wow! Talk about consistency .. Metro doesn't miss! Before taking a trip, my family and I decided to stop for breakfast. Prior to this visit, I couldn't remember the last time I'd been. I usually stuck with the Bissell or something more basic like the two egg or protein breakfast plate. I wanted to get my daughter something she'd eat and enjoy, so, I opted for the chicken tenders for her. To be honest, I didn't think much of it, I figured it'd be your typical kids chicken tender meal. I'm mentioning this because I told our server, Shay, to surprise me out of the chicken tender plate or another dish I was considering. *shakes head* I can't tell you the last time I'd had chicken tenders but these were seasoned with purpose! And their fries matched perfectly! It was busy and a bit crowded inside but that's to be expected on a Sunday morning/afternoon. It was chill, ideal vibe. We were attended to without delay and giving great service. I'm sure I'll start to familiarize myself with more menu items as I've been a stranger far too long. Don't be like me, visit on your next weekend or weekday outing for some good eats. read more

AMAZING FOOD!!! Highly recommended to go to this establishment to partake in filling your stomach's with this gorgeous and savoring food, that is out of this world. I felt satisfy and happy while my family and I chowed down till to the end. HIGHLY recommend the CINNAMON PANCAKE, BEST IN THE WORLD (my brother says, which ngl it is). At the end of the day I would highly recommend your family to dine here. Everything was spot on, the gourmet food (yes it's that good) , the waiters hospitality and warm welcome, and the hardworking cooks that keep the quality high with their dishes. This made me happy to travel and be able to pick this spot to dine in, Thank You. read more

Metro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I was in desperate need of coffee and breakfast. Ok, maybe not in desperate need of breakfast, but defiantly coffee. I walked in to Metro Diner on Baymeadows and was promptly greeted by the host. He let me choose my seat. He took my drink order and left a few menus. This Metro Diner is under construction. I should have been nosey and asked what they were doing, but I didn't and now I'm curious. My coffee came out and it was robust, hot, and flavorful. It was so good, I had another three cups. I checked out the menu and normally I'm a creature of habit and get the Croissant French Toast, but this visit I wasn't in the mood for sweet, so I opted to get a breakfast sandwich, egg, cheese, and bacon on a croissant and a side of home fries. Shortly my breakfast came out. My breakfast sandwich was delicious: flakey, buttery croissant (check), fluffy scrambled eggs (check), melted cheese (check), crispy, salty, delicious bacon (check). This sandwich was everything a breakfast sandwich should be and the only missing element that I added was ketchup to make it a perfect breakfast sandwich. The home fries were good, not great. No real spice/flavor. They were fine. Pros: -Host greeted me with a smile and eager to help -Variety of items on the menu -The vibe at Metro Diner is familiar and warm -Breakfast sandwich was delish -Coffee was robust Cons: -Home fries need to be spiced up Tips: Check out Metro Diner's specials board. They always have something interesting to offer. read more

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Metro Diner certainly has grown in the last several years. Where once it started with a single location in Jacksonville, now it is spread throughout the southeast. Sadly, with growth, they felt they had to streamline their menu and one if the casualties was my go to at this place. It was a pork sandwich with spinach and bacon and it was absolutely divine. I get that businesses must make decisions to keep them moving forward, but I do miss that sandwich. They still have many excellent options on their menu. You can't go wrong with a burger or their breakfast options. So, some might be wondering is the Metro still as good as it was? Well, the answer is no. But if they had not made decisions like streamlining their menu or perhaps finding new vendors to source their food from, they might not have grown to open their many locations where the majority will first try this diner. So, it is still a great place, but many of us old customers who knew them before all the growth can remember with a sad smile. The ambiance is typical diner environment. Nothing wrong with it, I like it. Service is good and the food is good, as well. I will recommend this location and this diner chain. read more

Wonderful customer service, food was delicious great seasoning. Friendly atmosphere. No refills offered tho. Will dine here again. read more

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What can I say that hasn't already been said? All the food here is delicious and fresh made. Staff are friendly and helpful always! The strawberry butter should be served with a spoon and bowl because I could eat it all by itself. But it's served with the chicken and waffles which you have to try! I always have leftovers from here. My tea and coffee are always kept full. This place makes me happy:) That being said, you may have to wait for a seat. I'm not the only one who feels this way. But go! I heard they are opening one in Alabama. War Eagle! read more

Metro Diner - Counter seats - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I have only been to metro diner a handful of times. This time was with my church group so there had to be at least a full long table of us women. I was undecided on what to order because everything sounded delicious and was not any additional thrills or frills but straight and cut to the point. Of course I opted to get the waffles and the breakfast eggs and meat. The service was amazing and we had our food out at a well time. It was a bit busy that day but it was not so loud that we could not hear one another we had laughter in our waitress was very nice. Someone from my table returned food because of it being undone. 3/5 read more

Very good place to siit down. I used to work there but was told that I dont meet what they were looking for after I told them I have a brain injury and my best friend died from a stroke. Very unprofessional. read more

Let me say this...I absolutely love Metro Diner. The food never disappoints. The service isn't bad, but it's a lot better early in the mornings (esp during weekdays) because it's not crowded. I will say though - busy or not - my food always comes out in a timely manner. My biggest gripe with this Metro Diner in particular is that the silverware that I'm given is never clean. There is always some old food stuck on it. Today, I went through about five different things of silverware and never got a clean one. I just asked the waiter to bring me plasticware. They should upgrade the dishwasher ASAP. Sn: if you're looking to eat here on a Sunday, you should do it really early in the morning or after 11 am. The crowd has usually died down after 11 AM. Also, the staff are friendly. read more

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I think Metro D hits on all points - food, value, & service. I love their chicken and waffles. Not a local but I will be back next time in JAX. read more

Great diner, great service, great food offerings. Coffee is good. Everyday there are new specials for each meal which makes the Metro Diner an adventure in dining. Fried chicken and waffles, buscuits and gravy, omlettes, waffles, good desserts. Always the place to go. read more

Metro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Yeah this place is legit! The coffee is tasty and the food was very satisfying. Portions were very generous!

Best chicken and waffles ever!!!! And always great service. Always busy so make sure you are not starving.

If this isn't in your Jax must-try list, then I don't even know what is. It's local, used to be hole in the wall turned big, but nevertheless still has that hole in the wall vibes & feels. I rarely go because they're always so busy! But when I do go, I regret not going more often. Chicken & waffles!! Get it!!! Something about that fried chicken, fried to perfection, the delicious waffle - & top it all off, that strawberry butter goodness & hot sauce/syrup combo! = deliciously addicting & satisfying. I got the corn chowder too (I think it may have been that day's special) & that was so good. If you want that local southern brunch perfection - this is the place to go. Biscuits & gravy are good too. Cheese grits are a classic. But definitely get the chicken & waffles!! Needless to say, love this place! read more

I'm a regular at this location and it's usually an excellent experience. Wait staff has always been attentive and the food usually exceptional. However last night wasn't one of those nights. Took much longer than normal for food to come out. J watched our order sit in the pick up area for about 10 minutes while everyone seemed to be more worried about preparing take out orders. When the food finally arrived it was cold and undercooked. Another table near us was having similar issues. Seemed like a different crew behind the counter last night. Any place can have a bad night. I get that. To their credit they did do a partial comp. read more

Went to Metro Diner today for breakfast. I go to the one on Baymeadows and Southside Blvd. The crew there is exceptional. Very family oriented and you get to know everyone by name. Jackie was our server. She's always great! I ordered something different today than my usual Bissell. Got the buttermilk spicy chicken breakfast biscuit with a side of homefries with extra grilled onions. It was so good..... i finished the whole thing!! They never disappoint. Great food , friendly atmosphere and great service! read more

The fried chicken and waffles entree is absolutely delicious. Add a side salad to get your veggies and the generous portion is shareable between two adults with average appetites. Or not, if you like to have leftovers for another meal! We have always had friendly and efficient service at the Baymeadows Rd location, including the time we hosted a family group of 15 there last minute. read more

This is my go to breakfast restaurant. The quality and care is noticeable in their foods quality as well as presentation. The menus are now located online, when you show up you just need to scan a Q-code and it comes up on your phone. They rolled out a new breakfast dish called the fried chicken eggs Benedict and it's phenomenal. You can tell everything is freshly fried to order, and the biscuits are light and fluffy as they should be. Whenever I attend this location they have seating that is offset to the normal dining room that provides a less noisy ambience to which I appreciate greatly for conversations around the table at a normal volume. read more

Metro Diner - Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Decided to check this spot out as I had some time to waste, waiting for an appointment. Restaurant was very clean, they are social distancing and have hand sanitizer on each of the tables. My server Natalie was very sweet, helpful and friendly. The food was just average...and not very hot, just luke warm at best (reason for 3 stars). Bacon and coffee was the best! Overall just an average diner...but I'll try it again to see if next time I have better luck. read more

Metro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Metro never disappoints with their service and food. We had a big group and Clint was awesome always checking on table and keeping the coffee filled if needed. read more

Metro Diner - Belles Breakfast plate w some hash brown add ons. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

NO tap-to-pay here! Ridiculous. And, you have to give your credit card to the waitress at the table which creates the possibility of "credit card skimming" since you can't see what she does with the card (however, not accusing this place of this). For this reason alone, I will never be back, not to mention the food is overpriced. Ex. $4 for a cup of coffee?! read more

This is my favorite neighborhood spot. The overhead heaters make outdoor dining comfortable. Today, Clint is our Server. Clint's serving style is relaxed and professional Just what I need on a lazy, cloudy day. read more

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