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    Metro Diner

    4.3 (614 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Greasy lukewarm fries and a waffle where the butter didn't melt until we poured the warm syrup
    George F.

    Just an update on my prior review. The manager of this Metro Diner requested my address right after my review was published and, today, we received a written apology along with three 13.00 coupons to dine at his place with a request we ask for him when we dine there. He also mentioned my experience with the staff and his manager addressing the issue I brought forth from our last meal there. I much appreciate his prompt response, his having addressed the staff, and his generous gift of the coupons. It's rare for a manager to act in a proactive and non defensive way to criticism. It suggests a true and strong commitment to his staff, his vision, and his customers. Thank you

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    Karen F.

    I met a friend for brunch/lunch at this Metro's--she loves to eat here--and we had a very nice time! The food is delicious with ample serving sizes. And, let me tell you how nice the staff is! Ms. Lindsey was our waitress and she was very helpful in finding foods for me that did not have onion-stuff in it! (Allergy) When what I ordered couldn't have the sides with it, her General Manager, Ken, showed up with a large serving of green beans--cooked without the onion seasoning!!! How nice is that???!!!! I really appreciated that TLC! It made the whole lunch even nicer! The atmosphere is bustling, but they obviously take the time to "do things right"! It was already one of my friend's favorite places to eat and now it's one of mine, too!!

    Donald H.

    Metro Diner is always great and this visit on Mother's Day was no exception. While mobbed more than usual, we were able to be seated within 15 minutes since we joined the waiting list online. My wife had the Bacon Avocado Scramble Bowl that had crispy bacon, scrambled eggs, Avocado slices, black beans, diced green and jalapeño peppers , onions, and tomatoes in a bowl, covered in a nice hollandaise sauce. As with almost everything at the Metro Diner, it was a large (huge?) portion that my wife was able to take home half. I had the Bissell breakfast which contained scrambled eggs, turkey sausages. regular sausage or bacon, grits vs. home fries, sourdough toast AND two of their wonderful pancakes. It was truly a great and filling breakfast and coupled with the usual excellent friendly, efficient service makes this a keeper for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

    Mark R.

    I have to start out by saying I was most impressed with Ashton, who greeted me when I walked in. His sense of humor, genuine smile, and concerned for customer service was outstanding! He's off to a great start. Our server, Victoria was outstanding! Compassionate, friendly, professional she truly was an excellent role model for others The eggs were cooked to perfection so I really like that but the biscuit was overcooked in my opinion. It was very dry in the middle because it was too overcooked. Thank you for Victoria Ashley. They're both outstanding.

    Don't judge!!
    LoriLynn R.

    Everything is always so good... the service is usually good, Sarah C. Needs to be more attentive to the customer. She asks and when one person says anything she does for that person. Others sitting at the table go to speak and she walks off making her do several trips. She then comes back to the table and says "what this time??" really!? Had you paid attention to everyone at the table you would not have to come back and forth. She is a decent waitress just needs to be more respectful to more than just one person.

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    Lakeshea T.

    Service was quick and everyone was polite. Eggs and hashbrowns were amazing but that biscuit was enough for 2 people lol. Nice home feeling. The decor is old school which gives family owned and that's always a plus.

    Chicken and waffles
    Donna B.

    These Chicken and waffles are my favorite go-to order whenever I visit Metro Diner with family. I ordered dark meat chicken this time. It's a crunch and flavor on the chicken. You can mix their syrup with some hot sauce to create a great addition to dip your waffles and chicken. Service here was great for such a busy lunch time for our big family.

    Beau A.

    Our server was amazing. She recommended the avocado egg sandwich. We ordered it on a croissant with extra cheddar. It was DELICIOUS. My daughter had the pancakes and they were also very good.

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    Kristina C.

    My sister and I enjoyed a delicious breakfast with great service in a quaint diner setting.It was Thanksgiving Day and we very much appreciated them being open until 2:30 so we could grab a meal and catch up before the crazy day of cooking at our homes began. The French toast was delightfully fluffy, our eggs were cooked exactly as ordered, the sausage had just the right amount of spice, home fries and other sides rounded out our home style breakfast. The coffee and iced tea were fresh. We will be back.

    Croissant, French toast
    Mary Catherine D.

    My husband and I visited this restaurant when we were in Florida on vacation. I had learned about it many years ago when they were featured on Food Network and we had tried it before, but this is my first time leaving a review. My husband is a chicken and waffles snob. He has tried it several different restaurants and has never liked it as much as he loves it at the metro diner. I have had the challah French toast before, but on this visit, I had the croissant French toast, and it was very good. It was light and fluffy and very flavorful. I did not even need to put syrup on it! From the moment we walked in until the moment we left, the staff was incredibly attentive and pleasant. When we first arrived, the host kept checking on us as we waited for the rest of our party to arrive. Once we were seated, our waitress, Jasmine, was incredibly attentive. She was friendly and personable and very knowledgeable. No one at the table ever had to ask first thing before she offered it. My coffee was always topped off, and we have plenty of napkins and everything we might need. If you are in the area and want to try a restaurant that offers a multitude of delicious breakfast options, you definitely need to check this place out!

    Fried Chicken Benedict with hash browns.

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    11 months ago

    People were very friendly and the food was perfect. Vegetables were cooked right. I would recommend this place to everyone

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    We love to hear Rich! We look forward to having you back soon

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    Thank you - I hope we are able to earn a fifth star on your next visit

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    Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope you'll visit again soon

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    1 year ago

    No matter what you get or when what day or time food has always been good. The servers have been very nice and on the ball.

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    Love the the review, thank you

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    Talitha thank you for 5 star review.

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    Kristine , thank you so much - we appreciate the 5 stars

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    Olivia, thank you - hope we can earn the fifth star on your next visit

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    Chris Thank you hope to earn the 5th star on your next visit

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    3 years ago

    Love their breakfast! Ive ate at a few locations around Jacksonville and always friendly service, pleasant atmosphere, and good food!

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    Sorry you were not happy with Prices, We do hope to see you again

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    3 years ago

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    Judy Thank you for 5 star review

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    Mark , thank you for the great review

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    Barry , thank you for the kind review

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    2 years ago

    Love the chicken tenders salad. Always friendly staff. Worth a slight wait. Breakfast is good too.

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    Rainbolt. thank you for the kind words - I will let Heather know

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    4 years ago

    The food is always delicious and the staff is super sweet. I do recommend the shrimp and grits. One of my favorites.

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    Kayla , thank you hope we can earn the 5th star on your next visit

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    3 years ago

    Love the food people,and atmosphere,had a nostalgic feel which I loved! The wait staff was wonderful and paid attention to their guests

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    2 years ago

    we love coming to Metro Diner, the food is always good and the service there is great!

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    Thank you so much Serina we love to hear! TMDW

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    3 years ago

    Delicious, can even bring your own bottle of champagne for mimosas (we sat outside). One of my favorite brunch places.

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    Thank you for the 5 stars

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    Keith thank you for 5 stars review

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    Thank you for the awesome review

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    What's your favorite dish here? I've had the chicken n waffles and Shrimp n grits....is there anything else I should try?

    Reuben always delicious

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    The Urban Bean Coffeehouse Cafe

    The Urban Bean Coffeehouse Cafe

    4.3(632 reviews)
    2.4 miWestside
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    Nice cafe with a great menu, plenty food and pastry items. My cold brew was really good and not too…read morebitter or strong yet perfectly balanced with mild sweetness. The power bowl was really delicious but the cup they serve it in made it hard to enjoy. I was trying to scoop out the egg which falls to the bottom so that was awkward to eat but super good. I suggest more of a tray or actual bowl would be easier to eat this in. I got my order really quickly and they have plenty parking. It was busy and plenty customers. Really enjoyed my visit and stayed a bit to work in the cafe on my laptop.

    Really cute coffee and food spot! The guy at the counter was very patient with my questions. I…read moreended up getting the grits bowl (whole grain grits woooo!) and it was yummy. I had a plum cinnamon tea which was also great and hit the spot on a rainy day. The WiFi connected but wouldn't open any pages except google, so that was a bummer. I'd love to see for-here food come in an actual plate or bowl. The bowl mine came in had all the egg & sausage on the bottom, so you ate grits first then everything else. Still, I'd come back and try more things. I also tried the chocolate banana thing (muffin? Donut? Cupcake.) and found it pretty disappointing. The cake part itself is good, very moist. Too moist to be a donut or a muffin, so it must be a cupcake, which is weird considering the shape. The icing was awful. It's so overpoweringly sweet it doesn't taste like chocolate or banana, just sugar. If you don't scrape it off, it makes the whole thing way too sweet.

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    Tom & Betty's Restaurant

    Tom & Betty's Restaurant

    3.2(86 reviews)
    2.3 miWestside
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    OK, here we go.....I dislike writing negative reviews, but this was my honest experience…read more It was my first time eating here (four ppl total). What started out as a positive experience quickly went downhill due to the unacceptable time it took to actually eat. I can't really blame the staff for that as this seems like an ongoing issue after reading the reviews on Yelp and other platforms. I'm very hesitant to return. They do have solid sandwiches here and an extensive menu with plenty of options for everyone and ample portions, too. We came here simply because my mom wanted a BLT and I saw a friend's picture on FB of the BLT she and her mom ate here. The amount of bacon in The LTD (their version of the BLT) was ridiculous in a good way, but shouldn't have taken an hour for my mom to get it and eat. My steak wrap (TR7) was very tasty and recommended by my server along with the tater tots. The sauces added a nice dimension. My brother had the double country fried steak plate with mashed potatoes and gravy with a side of green beans and he said it was good and plenty. Overall, the food was pretty good and the atmosphere was adorable with a clever car themed menu and decor. Plenty of seating. However, management may need to address the execution of service and be more aware of the customers. We were there for an hour before we received any of our food except for my sister's chili and although our waitress kept apologizing about the wait, a simple explanation of WHY it was taking so long for our food while other customers at tables who came after us, ordered after us and were served way before us (they actually finished eating and even got their bill) would have gone a long way. I now understand others' utter frustration dining here. It's not a matter of being short staffed when other tables mentioned were served and finished with their lunch. It's a matter of awareness. What a shame because I wanted to like this place.

    I was a big fan of the old Tom & Betty's when they were off Roosevelt Blvd. I made it my mission to…read moretry everything at least once. Being car people, we could relate well. This visit did not have that same appeal. The brown gravy tasted like it came out of a can and nothing that we received had freshly prepared flavor to it. It was a long ride after not being in the area for 10 years that I probably would not do again.

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    Morir Soñando RD

    Morir Soñando RD

    4.5(24 reviews)
    0.9 miWestside

    Sound the alarms, we've got a new local business alert! Maw's Country Kitchen is located in a tiny…read morestrip mall on Blanding Blvd., across from Vystar Credit Union. They're serving up down-home country breakfast and brunch eats, all made from scratch. It's a cozy establishment (7 tables, 2 outdoor tables, and 3 counter seats), yet not at all cramped. Although they've been open for less than a year, i could immediately tell that Maw's has earned its share of regulars, with customers and staff addressing one another by first name. The character of the restaurant is as the name suggests...the sights, the sounds, the aromatic fragrances of southern delights such as fried chicken and smothered pork chops wafting from the kitchen...all reminiscent of a family meal at Grandma's house. Noms: Going back and forth between the breakfast and lunch menus, I decided to go with the open-face meatloaf sandwich meal, with mashed potatoes and mac-n-cheese as my sides. The tender meatloaf was dressed in a rich, brown gravy and was absolutely divine. The red-skinned mashed potatoes and luscious baked mac-n-cheese were the perfect accompaniments to the main course. I couldn't help but notice the dessert case calling to me from across the room, so I snuck over and took a couple of pics before i ordered a generous slice of carrot cake to take home and devour while marathoning "The Queens Gambit." How was it? To sum it up...addicting and i want more. The carrot cake was equally fabulous. Stop by Maw's Country Kitchen and show some love and support to one of the newest additions to our local business scene! The staff greeted every customer with smiles and warmth, so thumbs up to them, and a big thank you! Till next time, my fellow Yeeps, thanks for reading, SUPPORT your local businesses, and till next time...SYOY!

    We looked at menu and exactly what we were wanting. We get there and it's more like maybe a curry…read morefood. Not sure what you would call there food but it was NOT what the menu had on it. So don't know how they got 4.7 stars Good luck if you go there and if you do please let me know what you think of it

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    Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant - Barbados Combo

    Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant

    4.5(430 reviews)
    2.5 miWestside
    $$

    I wish so much success to this restaurant! My friend took me here as it's one of his favorite spots…read morein the area. We were the only guests when we arrived. The staff was so friendly and appreciative when hearing that it was my first time visiting. The waitress even brought out a sample of their goat dish. We ended up ordering the oxtail and chicken brown stew. Everything was super delicious and I believe the chef came in and checked on us. Overall ambiance was very cozy with Caribbean decor. Please check them out if you're able to!

    I dropped in here for lunch today. I was greeted right away (it is unusual to be greeted in a…read morefriendly way in Jamaica restaurants normally LOL) and given a menu--and I already knew I wanted a lunch special with jerk chicken, based on the web site. There was island music playing in the background to set the vibe, along with a map of the Caribbean at every table. My jerk chicken came out quickly and was delicious. The plantains were the perfect consistency, which is important to me because some places dry them out. I asked for a side of pepper sauce and it's quite hot, so consider yourself warned! While I was dining, the owner, Peter, came over and was chatting with the patrons. The ladies at the next table clearly knew him well, and I love that there are local relationships at the restaurant. It was fascinating hearing about his transition from the finance industry in Trinidad to being a restaurant entrepreneur! I only wish I had had had space to try the rum cake. It would be a joy to come back to Irie Diner and support a local business!

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