What a find! Did a basic search for breakfast near me and was lucky to find this super cute spot, has that old time family feel. We each ordered the biscuits and gravy breakfast. The portions are huge! It came with two biscuits covered in delicious gravy, two eggs and a choice of grits, hashbrowns or home fries. We easily could have shared. I had the hashbrowns which were yummy and my boyfriend had the home fries which were equally as good. Service was great, prices were cheap and the place was clean. Highly recommend! read more

Biscuits and gravy were fabulous, the portions are enormous, the staff is friendly, but the size of the place is just a little small. Even at less than full capacity in the diner itself, it's noisy because everyone is packed in like sardines. That is the one and only reason for the 4 star. Just be sure and sit outside. Take nothing away from the food, it's excellent and the value is outstanding. They have breakfast, lunch and dinner with so many favorites you won't know what to order. Chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, burgers, burritos, Philly Cheese Steaks, club sandwiches, meat loaf, spaghetti, on and on. I give the food five stars, but overall a four star place just because it gets very noisy in the diner. read more

Metro Diner - My biscuits and gravy. This was $9.99. It was amazing!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Been here many times and this time was not good at all. Husband chicken wasn't cooked all through had to send back and biscuits and gravy was not my favorite. Very great service but food wasn't hitting the spot. read more

I have never had a bad experience with Metro. In fact I schedule things to do in Orange Park so that I can go and breakfast there. The restaurant is clean, the food is delicious, the staff is friendly and efficient and I look forward to my next visit. read more

I've been to almost every location in Jax! Has that homey, friendly feel that you'd expect from a diner. The food is excellent and worth those sometimes long waits. My favorite pancakes in the world! read more

Visited Jacksonville and absolutely loved Metro Diner. I ordered their chicken and waffles and was wowed. I appreciated how crispy the chicken was and how soft and well prepared the waffle was with their special butter. Great meal. read more

While visiting Jacksonville, a friend suggested Metro Diner for breakfast. Let me just say, it was delicious!!! I went on a weekday morning, so the wait was not too bad. We ended up sitting outside on patio style seating for the gorgeous Florida weather. It also can kind of be crowded on the inside. Outside gave you more elbow room. Everything on the menu sounded so good. It was hard to choose! I ended up ordering the fried chicken & waffles to satisfy my craving for breakfast and lunch food at the same time. The portion was huge! & the strawberry butter used on the waffles was just the perfect amount of sweetness. For those of you who love salty & sweet dishes, you definitely must try this! It also came with a maple syrup that you are supposed to put Louisiana hot sauce in. My boyfriend really liked the flavor combination. I didn't really care for it. The fried chicken was juicy and breaded nicely. My boyfriend tried the Metro Pot Roast. The dish had good flavor and was extremely juicy. The only thing that I could say was negative about my visit was the service was kind of slow. I don't know if it was because we sat outside, but it seemed like other, larger parties around us all received their food first. We had to wait and extra 10-15 minutes after them. The staff was extremely nice though. There was some of that southern hospitality at work. I would highly recommend Metro Diner for breakfast lovers and for those of you who want to find a good local place to eat! read more

Metro Diner - Chicken and Waffles! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This lovely Saturday morning, the husband and I decided to try out a local favorite, Metro Diner. I had heard nothing but good things about it, and every time I drive by, there is always a line out the door, so I figured, must be something special. Oh my goodness, YES! It was fantastic! Definitely worth the 35 minute wait with a grumbly tummy. And, I didn't know this until today, but the restaurant was actually featured on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" on Food Network! We finally took a seat at the counter, which was awesome, getting to see the cooks at work, and all the different items that other people were ordering. Like watching a concert pianist. Everything on the menu looked amazing, but I always ask the server what their favorite thing on the menu is, because, chances are, they eat here often, and know whats good. Our server was fantastic, very sweet and calm, even though the place was PACKED and I'm sure stressful. She said her favorite thing was the Pot Roast lunch, with red skinned potato mash, and that she basically has it everyday. So I ordered it. Dear god, this was delicious. I skipped on the baguette (don't really eat bread too much), but the meat was so tender and paired with the mash, I knew why she chose this as her go-to meal. My husband ordered a salmon bagel sandwich, with capers, cream cheese, lettuce, onion. He was also in love. I'm looking forward to going back to try pretty much everything else on the menu. I have a feeling we are going to become regulars here. So, needless to say at this point, but if you are ever in the Jacksonville San Marco area, you MUST try out Metro Diner. Affordable, delicious, and "where the locals eat." Worth it! read more

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

Went there recently and I definitely recommend. This is my first visit there and I enjoyed it very much. They are only open for breakfast & lunch. Parking may be tricky as they have a small lot next door, or neighborhood or street parking it is. My buddies and I went there for a late lunch around 130p.....got seating right away. We ordered meatloaf plate, gumbo pot pie and shrimp n grits. I went there for the meatloaf dinner plate....as I saw it on Triple D. I love meatloaf!!! I was totally impressed with the meatloaf....2 huge slices of meatloaf, comes with garlic mash and side of veggies and a dinner roll. WOW!! I was stuffed! I definitely recommend this! Only thing I didnt really like, they cooked the veggies in heavy butter...was a bit too much butter for me. I definitely ate some of the veggies but it was a little too heavy for me. But again, I enjoyed the plate very much. Gumbo pot pie looked good too....nice crust and the gumbo inside looked very nice. Shrimp n Grits....looked good too....nice size shrimps and plenty of grits. All portions are plentiful and worth the price. Service was good and friendly and a mom & pop type of feel. Definitely a recommended place to eat!!! Happy diner eating!!! read more

I honestly do like this place. The food is good the Staff is still pretty friendly for the amount of business they get and are always serving. The managers make it around and check on you every now and then. A lot of food, always too much to eat. I can not imagine the amount of food they throw out. I almost think they shoudl reduce the amount of food and price, they are part of the culture of restaurants where you can hear your arteries hardening as you eat. You have to die of something and it's delicious. They have outside seating, Parking can be a challenge. This is the type of place where the early bird gets the worm. (ie seating, parking etc) I like it and its atmosphere. read more

I have always heard good things about Metro Diner so my expectations were really high prior to my visit. Another reason I went there because I just can't live in Jax and not go try this place for myself. Let me get straight to it: that fried chicken is really good, so good. Tender yet crispy, flavorful and just done right. I was surprised how good it was. It was seasoned and fried perfectly. I ordered the chicken and waffles: The waffles were great and when combined with that strawberry spread just tasted fresh and wonderful. It is always good when a hyped up place lives up to the hype. I'll go back... In fact I look forward to going back. read more

I haven't been to Metro Diner in awhile. Been to busy exploring other popular eateries in Jacksonville. But today being my "Break Monday", I decided to stop back in an experience what I have been missing. I decided to go with something different and try their Croissant French Toast with a side of home fries. I am so glad I did. The french was cooked perfectly. Sometimes when you put too much batter the french toast comes out slightly eggy. No problems here. Tasted delightful. The home fries were good like always. Glad to see Metro Diner keeps putting out some great food. The waitstaff continues to be top notch! read more

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The line out the door and around the corner for Sunday brunch should be your first clue that this is a great diner. That people are willing to wait half an hour for a table [and I've been one of those people many times] is testament to the quality and service here. As a kind service for those waiting, they happily provide free self-serve coffee outside their entrance. My favorites for breakfast are the Greek Omelet [$7.99,] the Cinnamon Raisin Pecan French Toast [oh wow, $6.49] and the Yogurt with Fruit and Granola [$4.99]. For lunch you must have the Chipotle Grouper Wrap, although my husband swears by the Meatloaf Plate, which I have to admit, is home-style and tasty. It does get a little loud and crowded, although to me the hustle and bustle is so much a part of the place, I'd miss it if it were gone. Also they have a nice shady area on the side of the restaurant [perfect during springtime] that is quieter, if you can snag one of the tables [sans waiting, also - first come first serve]. The last thing I have to recommend is the coffee. Nothing fancy, just exceptionally good coffee. If you judge a diner based on how well they execute this most basic of basics, Metro is one of the best I've ever been to. read more

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I can not get enough of this dinner. My first time here I had the hala stuffed french toast. I believe the flavor was bananas fosters. Either way it was a while ago and I can't half remember yesterday lol, it was creamy and delicious. I went back to try something new and this time I had the chicken and waffles. The portion is big enough to feed 2 but I did not and will not share. The fried chicken is so yummy. It is lightly seasoned, and lightly battered, with a crispy crunch crust that is ever tried chicken skin lovers dream, and you get half a chicken...or was I being greedy. Along with it the waffle that are so light and fluffy served with a strawberry butter that makes you ask for seconds..yeah yeah because I'm greedy. Just go eat and enjoy the food is everything and made with Love read more

This Metro Diner gets pretty busy and though I have been living in Jax for a good few months now. I absolutely love breakfast food and could probably have it for any meal of the day. For what it is, a historic diner in the Jacksonville area, Metro Diner makes sure they are offering a wide array of foods. I was so tempted to try the Chicken and Waffles as it seemed to be a centerpiece of their expansive menu, but I opted for a classic breakfast fare since I wanted to try their biscuits and gravy, but I will definitely be back for those Chicken and Waffles. During very busy times, this place can seem really hectic and while the tables are constantly bussed, the floor doesn't always get the attention that it may need. Nonetheless, come here hungry and they will absolutely deliver. read more

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If you want a good home cooked breakfast then this is the place to go!!! My husband and I just got home from eating breakfast there and we are stuffed and satisfied! Today we made a date day and we wanted to go somewhere new for breakfast. Some of my co-workers said that metro diner was good and they also said it was on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. So I looked it up and after seeing the pictures of the food I was in! I had a taste for Eggs Benedict and noticed they had it on the menu so that was the other reason. They are only open from 630am-230pm so plan your time wisely! It's a quiet small diner and the parking can be a problem but it wasn't this morning. After we walked in the hostess said we could sit anywhere we wanted. So we chose the back of the place. I ordered the eggs Benedict with a side of corned beef hash and a biscuit. My husband ordered the Huevos Rancheros with a side of grits. All I can say about the food is WOW! My eggs Benedict was cooked perfectly and the sauce was out of this world! And the corned beef hash was the real thing! It wasn't that fake stuff you get out of a can. The biscuit was fresh and homemade as well. My husband could just barely finish his plate because he was stuffed! The staff was really friendly and the atmosphere was great! I can't wait to take my friends and family here when they are in town! I can't wait to try their other menu items as well. Although, it is going to be hard to beat that eggs Benedict!! Are you driving over there yet?!?! read more

Metro Diner - From the bottom up: eggs Benedict with hash browns, corned beef hash, biscuit, bacon, grits, and huevos rancheros. Delicious!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Great food at an ok price! $25 for two people. The portions are huge. The 12" pancake was amazing! Fluffy! Mmm The eggs Benedict were large and the side of hash browns was nothing to scoff at either. The sausage, egg and cheese bagel was on a large bagel as well and easily covered the saucer plate it was served on. The wait wasn't bad. It took us about 10 min to be seated and service was quick and friendly. read more

Amazing menu, good location, friendly and quick service, delicious food and great atmosphere. Their menu has everything you could ever want and they serve breakfast all day. Highly recommended! read more

Metro Diner - Yo Hala on the Square - challah bread French toast with blueberry compote stuffed with cream cheese, bananas and brown sugar. Bomb.com! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I love the chicken and waffles!!! The service was great and the waiter was nice. I would totally recommended!

I have been here a few times and the service is always friendly. Their fried chicken and waffles are amazing. I love the way they season the chicken. The strawberry butter and seasoned hot sauce is delicious. I definitely recommend this place. read more

This was my first time visiting Metro Diner and I had a great time. Our waiter, Anastasia, was very nice and helpful when it came to the menu. I decided on the Bissell Breakfast but I substituted the original short pancakes with Pound Cake French Toast and home fries. Everything was hot and delicious and a great start to my vacation. read more

Metro Diner - Bissel Breakfast with a substitution of pound cake French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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If I lived in Jacksonville I might eat here 5 days a week, no wait...maybe 7! Local "joint" serving meals from breakfast to lunch only, and boy do they do it right. Glad we took the "detour" off I-95 to seek this place out on our way through town. Scratch-made food done right with some inventive dishes and solid staple items. Prices may be a bit on the high side, but portions are more than adequate. My wife and I split a shrimp po-boy sandwich (which was actually two sandwiches) and it was amazing...shrimp fried to perfection with good bread and an excellent sauce. Eggs benedict were solid and hashbrowns were cooked just right. My mom had a pecan-crusted fish salad and she said the fish was outstanding. Daughter's chicken pot pie was huge and delicious. Well worth the effort to seek out this nondescript place...owner says he plans on expanding up and down the East coast, be thankful he is! read more

As good as it can be. Every time I get a chance to go, I do. Food is always fresh and good. Tables are very close together. I almost always gets pancakes, except when I want chicken too, and then its chicken & waffles. read more

Amazing food, amazing service, great ambiance, I would highly recommend no questions asked.

Our server was nice. She accommodated my brother who asked for something that was no longer on the menu. I got what he got let's just say it was definitely not on the menu for a reason. The worst biscuits I've ever had in my life just awful so I didn't eat it. I didn't send it back, but I ordered the bread pudding because it supposed to be one of the things are known for. I hate to say it, but I was very disappointed in that as well so I have to give this two stars, not very good and when I went into use the bathroom, it looked very dirty. Sorry because it looks like a cute local joint. I wanted to like it but we won't be going back. I just don't know how you can mess up a biscuit or bread pudding. read more

I normally don't write reviews but I returned to metro diner a few days ago to try one more time to my surprise this time it was a 180 the food the service the cleanliness of the restaurant I felt so welcomed the waitress name was Ciera and manager is Scott I recommend everyone to visit metro diner for their favorite food experience location Osceola thanks again read more

Food is always amazing! Menu is very diverse and basically has something for everyone. Portions are generous and service is always great. The place can get a little tight but worth the wait! read more

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

This came highly recommended and the recommenders weren't wrong! I'm not a huge breakfast fan, but these waffles are awesome! They were light but filling with the perfect amount of sweetness. The strawberries were fresh and the bacon was just the right amount of crunchy. Very busy but the service was awesome! Warning: if you order the chicken and waffles, they give you half a chicken! This place has been featured on Food Network and it is fantastic! read more

This is my third visit to a Metro Diner and none have disappointed. I try something new each time. This visit I enjoyed the Yo Hala on the Square. It was absolutely delightful. #treatYoself!!! read more

Metro Diner - Yo Hala on the Square - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I'm a Big fan of the metro dinner. The lines are long during peak hours but it's totally worth the wait. I appreciate that you can other half portion sizes of the meals because their are so many tasty options. The service is always flawless and the food is prepared at a reasonable speed. Most try's: Chicken and waffles Pound cake French toast read more

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

Read the other reviews. Look at the photos. Then use your imagination. This is diner food, short on chic, long on flavor. Down home vibe, back home service. As good as it gets, with no pretense whatsoever. Their motto is "Where the Locals Eat". That's obvious!!! read more

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Ao far so good delicious Chicago bread I recommend better than any other bread like Texas toast.

The breakfast was amazing! Worth the wait of about 20 minutes. Heading home from Disney and stay over in St Augustine by far the best option and easy to get on and off 95! The Cheeseburger Eggs Benedict was perfect! read more

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

Me and a group of friends went to Jacksonville for the weekend and woke up wanting a hearty breakfast after a long night in the city. So we heard about the Metro Diner chains down here so we decided to check it out. We had a party of 5 and had a 20 min wait so definitely be expected to wait because it was packed! The service was excellent! Ask for Noel when you come, she was very informative, sweet, and even told us about all the hotspots to visit around town. The food came out hot, fresh, and did not disappoint! Most of the table had the Metro diner original Breakfast Pie with Hashbrowns while I had the standard meat and two sides (sausage, eggs, and Hashbrowns)! It was so good we all came back the next morning to indulge in their famous chicken and waffles. The chicken was crispy and so juicy! A MUST TRY! Definitely a place to try out on a hungry morning in Jacksonville! read more

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Metro Diner will always have a special place in my heart - I grew up going to the original location after church on Sundays, and I never miss a chance to go when I'm back in town! It has that classic diner feel - open kitchen, cozy seating, pictures on the walls, etc. They offer classic diner food, as well as more trendy options like avocado toast and chicken and waffles. I've never had something I didn't like! This time I tried the avocado toast - for $6/7 I got two pieces of toast, heaped with avocado and tomato. I also asked for two eggs, thinking that, as usual, the avocado toast would be small and overpriced, but I wasn't able to finish it! If you're visiting Jacksonville, or even just passing through, you have to try Metro Diner! read more

Metro Diner - Chicken and Waffles & Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Nice place to grab a quick meal. Service has always been right on. Place has always been clean.

Solid. Thank you Craig for an awesome meal. Corned beef hash. Perfect with hand chopped bountiful corned beef. The chicken fried steak was the best I have ever had. The best. Thick steak in batter that would make the Colonel envious. The coup de resistance was the shrimp and grits. Two large grit cakes seasoned with delightful bits of yummy. Large shrimps on top with a sauce that compliments this so very well. A generous sprinkle of crispy accompany green onions embellished this wonderful dish. This is my recommended Must Try place if ever in the Jacksonville Florida area. Craig, your people are happy and generous with their smiles and kindness. Keep up the great work. read more

Metro Diner - Shrimp and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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YOOO Halla thats all you need to know! Actually I have never had a bad meal here. The Yo halla just happens to be my favorite. The chicken n waffles with strawberry butter is a strong 2nd. My husband and I come here at least 2-times a month for breakfast/brunch. My husband loves the chicken n waffles with corned been hash on the side (I know its a lot)! Anyways If you are going on the weekends as we usually do we try and go before the church crowd gets out on Sundays. This place has a great environment for families to enjoy. The wait staff is always nice and welcoming. This place makes us proud to call our Jacksonvilles own. I forgot to mention they have different specials almost daily changing on their specials board. Give them a try you wont be let down! read more

We love going to Metro diner for breakfast and lunch. They have really nice outdoor seating. The inside can get quite loud. They will let you order halves of some of the meals if you're not that hungry, which is always a nice option. I don't think I've ever had something I didn't love there! read more

I always go to the original location, the food just taste better cooked on their grill! My go-to is definitely the chicken & waffles with their sweet & spicy sauce. I ask them to keep the coffee coming! You can order a half-size but I always get the full size so I can take some of the deliciousness home for later. I often take my visiters from out of town here for breakfast at least once & their menu has plenty of good food to choose from for anyone's taste. You can also bring your own bottle & pay a cork fee! read more