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    Metro Diner

    4.0 (237 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chelsyea M.

    Met up with my coworker here for breakfast yesterday morning and it was such a delightful experience. I ordered the bacon avocado scramble bowl which was absolutely delish. She ordered the avocado toast which she enjoyed very much as well. The servers kept the coffee coming and hot! Good portions of food. I highly recommend.

    Proof of service for our terrible experience!

    My husband and I came here for a quiet date night, and it was a disaster. We started with the bacon cheddar ranch fries--they were soggy, old, "end-of-the-bag" bits that weren't fresh at all. It got worse from there. My husband's fish smelled rotten, and my Philly cheesesteak bread was so hard it could have broken my teeth. The most upsetting part was overhearing a staff member in the back using disrespectful language because we complained about the poor food quality. While the manager, Matthew, and our waitress were kind and tried to accommodate us, the kitchen is clearly failing. Even with a nearly empty restaurant, the quality was bottom-tier. To top it off, we were still charged for our drinks after such a repulsive experience. We will never be back.

    Breakfast collage! loved waffle & fried chicken. Bacon Mushroom and Swiss Burger with and egg! Veggie omelet and bissel breakfast2!
    Coco J.

    We always have a pretty good meal here. Love the food, it is pretty reliable / made fresh , nice service, relaxed atmosphere . Fries and hash-browns crispy are great . Just wish we could stop with these inflation prices! This place filled up quickly Friday night. Dinner for 2 with tip and tax , $55

    Beautiful interior
    Shelley R.

    This is a really great restaurant! I know it's part of a chain-and this location is perfect! It's clean, and has great service-even on a busy day as it was when we were there. Our server helped us with a few things we had questions about, and made us feel welcome.which we appreciated. The food was so good! I didn't get any pictures because we ate it as soon as it was brought to our table! It was hot and perfectly prepared. I'm looking forward to coming here again! I want to bring other people so they can enjoy it too!!

    regular dinner salad - crisp, good variety of lettuce (not just iceberg) - red cabbage, cucumber
    Amy Sterling C.

    So, we have seen the Metro Diners in the area as long as we've lived here, but hadn't tried one. I hesitate to say that Bruce and I were feeling under the weather, but we were. He was trying to cheer me up and we were headed for Tokyo Sushi on Cochran (previously reviewed) when we were stunned by a bam! Yes - someone sideswiped us on 41 headed south toward Punta Gorda. What??? Once we were on our way again, Bruce mentioned the meal he always mentions when he is feeling sad, nostalgic, or out of sorts. "Turkey platter." "It says they have turkey platter right on the door of the Metro Diner," I said. "Why don't we try it? Maybe it will be like Norms." Norms was a favorite of ours back in So Cal. These diners compete on quality, service, and price. I hate to mention another diner-name but it's one we don't go to, and I bet you might know what it is. My personal "I don't go to that famous diner" moment was the time my breakfast sausage tasted like Comet. Yum! But that's not Metro Diner. I can give 5-starts to the two dishes pictured: the Friday night fish fry - super crisp, light fish with an ultra-thin Dixie Fry coating, fresh, hot french fries, small tub of cole slaw. Bruce got his turkey platter and he ate it all. This was sort of the prepared turkey - probably the breast that they would cook by itself - with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and brown gravy. Beans on the side. The salad was crisp and better than our usual SW FL diner salads - it had plenty of non-lettuce ingredients and I don't think it was bag salad, either. Serving staff is young, hardworking, and friendly. Metro Diner: you're A-OK!

    Figue F.

    Excellent food and service. We love coming for breakfast. Great atmosphere. This is the place to eat not only breakfast but dinner.

    Southwest scramble bowl
    Sue D.

    Super friendly staff and the food is excellent! Great menu, something for everyone. Breakfast all day... dinner all day!

    Chicken Pot Pie
    Chris C.

    Loved the Metro Diner. My first time here, I even joined online and had a 50 percent off! Came in at noon, the place was packed. I was still seated right away and the hostess promptly brought me a Goose Island IPA and a chilled glass. Super friendly, great diner menu, service was top notch! And they have outdoor seating so are dog friendly! Told the waiter (Gavin) it was my first time here, he recommended the chicken pot pie. It was very good and there was a lot of it! Place looked like it was run like a well oiled machine!

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    1 month ago

    I love this place! Great breakfast, lunch and dinner all day long. The service is always amazing. My go to restaurant.

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    Food and service was very good. Dining room was clean and comfortable. We had breakfast for dinner and really enjoyed our meal.

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    Dani, we're so sorry you didn't enjoy your experience.

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    2 years ago

    Service was impeccable. Food was good as always! Always love being somewhere that has Metro Diner!!

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    3 years ago

    Great place for breakfast. Try the country ham. It is the best. The service was great also

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    Always consistent quality food. We get door dash a lot and the meals always come perfect.

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    Ask the Community - Metro Diner

    Is the mashed potatoes homemade or from powdered?

    I believe they are homemade. Very good.

    Are you going to be open for Thanksgiving?

    Hi Kimmie, We will be open Thanksgiving Day until 2:30pm. We will also close early at 2:30pm on Christmas Eve and closed all day Christmas Day. Hope to see you soon!

    Is the Port Charlotte restaurant open for dinner yet?

    Yes, everyday. They are open 7am-9pm and on Sunday 7am-8pm.

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Yes they do, I have brought my dogs 3 times. They are not service animals either but they have to be well behaved. I have a German Shepherd and Dachshund, they both laid next to our table, my husband went in and asked before we brought them and was… Read more

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    Hometown Grill

    Hometown Grill

    4.3
    (87 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    You know they are a good breakfast spot when people are waiting at 6:15 for doors to open. We had…read morebreakfast here a few years ago and enjoyed it; wanted to go back but we don't eat breakfast often. Prices were higher this time, understandably. They are still better priced on a basic breakfast than other places nearby. I wanted to try their eggs Benedict even though I've only ever had it maybe 2-3 times in my life! I'm not a good person to judge since I'm not really sure what hollandaise should taste like! It was more tangy tart than I expected. The eggs were cooked the way they should be and the ham was thick. In my memory, it should've had a stronger ham flavor, as I think Canadian bacon is the traditional meat and I was hoping for that. But even eating a piece of the thick ham by itself, I couldn't taste a salty smoked ham flavor. While I found that disappointing, I couldn't take a star away because visually it looked great, and I imagine a lot of people would love to see that thick slice of ham even if it is too mild! Don't judge it by my photo because I broke my yolks and stirred them up before I remembered to take a photo. The grits (my choice of side) were just like I like them. My husband got a 2 eggs breakfast with home fries (?) sausage and toast. It was a full plate of food and he enjoyed it. They have home made strawberry jam (yum!) and I will for sure get breakfast with toast or biscuits next time just so I can have some of that jam. I did put a little bit of jam on a couple bites of my English muffin from under my Benedict. The coffee mug was tall so my husband appreciated that; and the friendly & attentive server, Melissa, filled it before empty, as needed. We will be back "sooner than later" hopefully, because there's more I want to try on their menu. I do recommend going here for breakfast especially if you are an early bird or find yourself out and about very early for some reason like we were, and need a breakfast. I think they might get crowded quickly, so early is better. Note that their hours were not accurate on the iPhone maps app - I submitted correct hours and it's pending approval. However I used the website hours and one of their days I think it was Sunday - was showing closed at 1 but it's actually 1:30.

    I am truly perplexed that the reviews are any good here. Omelette was flavorless, hashbrowns…read morebarely touched the grill even though extra crispy was requested. Toast wasn't even toasted it was like soggy bread. Even the coffee was awful. Ambience sucked. I wouldn't go here if it was the only thing open on Tamiami Trail. Worse than prison food.

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    Two biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, and hash browns. Two potato pancakes with applesauce.
    Two biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, and hash browns. Two potato pancakes with applesauce.
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    Little Good Times Diner

    Little Good Times Diner

    4.0
    (80 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    I had went here to eat a couple times and my experience was great the server was really nice and…read moresuper friendly she also had great servic would check up on us every 5 mins to see if we need a refill and how are food was not only that she was patient p.s her name was janice real nice young lady

    I will be adding this to all my food groups. You do not single people out this way....I'm very…read moredisappointed with the customer service at this restaurant. My husband visited today 4/23/2026 and said the food was good, but his experience with 1 particular staff was uncomfortable and unwelcoming. On her way I'm going inside, a woman approached him rudely in a way that made him feel like he didn't belong there. She didn't greet him or anything. After he had already ordered his food and paid for it, he was sitting outside waiting , she approached him with an attitude and said "Do you need a menu or something, or are you just hanging out?" As if he wasn't supposed to be there. This was completely unnecessary and made him feel disrespected. I later called to speak with a manager about the situation. The woman who answered was unhelpful and unprofessional. She questioned who I was, refused to clearly identify herself at first, and would not let me speak to a manager. She even told me to come so she could meet me and I didn't understand that at all. She then hung up on me. When I called back, she ignored my call, but answered when I used a different phone. At that point, she said she would put me on hold so she could tell her side of the story to the manager first before letting me speak, which is not how customer concerns should be handled. Overall, while the food may be decent, the customer service was extremely poor and needs serious improvement. No customer should be made to feel uncomfortable or dismissed like this.

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    Chili with complimentary cheese and onions
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    First Watch

    First Watch

    4.2
    (199 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$
    Casual dining
    Gluten-free friendly

    Healthy food options are delicious. They have a seasonal menu, so you never get tired of the same…read moremenu choices. Staff is very friendly and efficient. You can be put on their wait list before you arrive. Always great food and service!

    We had a wonderful breakfast at First Watch in Port Charlotte and it was such a great experience…read morefrom start to finish. The restaurant has a bright, welcoming atmosphere that immediately makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. Everything was very clean and well organized, and the environment felt cheerful and inviting, which is perfect for starting the day. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed, and our server made sure we had everything we needed. Even though the restaurant was busy, the service was quick and efficient, and everyone working there seemed happy and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious. You can really tell that everything is made with fresh ingredients and prepared with care. The menu has so many great options, from classic breakfast dishes to healthier choices and creative brunch items. Everything we ordered came out beautifully presented and tasted amazing. The portions were generous without being overwhelming, and everything was cooked perfectly. The coffee and drinks were also great and kept coming, which is always a plus when you're enjoying a relaxing breakfast. It's the kind of place where you can take your time, enjoy good food, and have a great conversation with family or friends. Overall, this location truly stands out as a fantastic breakfast and brunch spot in Port Charlotte. Between the excellent service, fresh and flavorful food, and welcoming atmosphere, it's easy to see why so many people love First Watch. We will definitely be coming back again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to start their morning!

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    Pork quesadillas
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    Metro Diner - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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