McKenna was fantastic! Great personality and accurate with orders. Very nice experience.. don't let her go! Food was very good, nice portions . We ate outside and it was very comfortable. Great place to eat . read more

Finally had the opportunity to dine at Metro Diner and my family had a great experience. It's pretty busy between 11am and 2pm. We did wait for 15 mins before being seated. It's a small diner but can still accommodate groups. The fan fave on the menu is the chicken and waffles. You have an option of bone-in and boneless. You get half a chicken with the meal! Personally, the bone-in was delicious, crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The included strawberry butter was an added bonus. The service was also great and the food is surprisingly reasonable. Would definitely recommend. read more

Metro Diner - Fried Chicken & Waffle and White Sangria - American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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First it gets busy incredibly fast so be warned. As for the food, the chicken and waffles were pretty good. The meat lovers scramble was very good. The regular pancakes were not good at all. Next time I'll prob try the cinnamon roll pancakes. I do recommend coming here and quite early. read more

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6 of us had brunch here today - we chose it because of the great Yelp reviews. It's busy, we had to wait a bit - about 1/2 hour. I had avocado toast with 2 eggs and a side of cheesy grits. Avocado toast was great, eggs were sunny side up as asked and the grits had cheese on top & bottom of the bowl. Others had avocado toast with feta, pancakes, fruit waffles and a bowl of fruit. We all loved what we had. Service was fast in spite of it being so busy. Price was what you might expect. read more

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Love a Metro Diner! We've been to a few locations across the state and the service at this one was a little lacking for us when we came in. When I'm able to run out of both water AND Diet Coke... it's been too long since our waitress visited the table. Food was not quite as good as it is at the other locations I've been to. I got the steak and eggs bowl which is one of the BEST breakfasts around. I usually get it with poached eggs because the runny yolk makes a great dish even better. One of the eggs had a hard yolk which was sad but it's still a great dish. Also the cinnamon roll pancakes, to die for. Too much frosting topping in this case? It was drowning in it. But I scraped some of it off and was able to eat most of it. The crispness of the cinnamon makes such a tasty bite. Four stars because I love this chain. read more

Metro Diner - Steak & Scramble Bowl with Poached Eggs - American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Honestly, I was originally going to go to Segunda next door and I saw the sign for chicken pot pie and eggs Benedict on the door (I got neither Hahha). Anyway, I came before 8am and the place was pretty empty, but within a few minutes people started coming. They serve breakfast and dinner all day so the world is your oyster here. I had the avocado egg sandwich with a side of hash browns and their famous chicken & waffles. You'll want to get the chicken & waffles because the chicken is so juicy and delicious. The waffles come with strawberry butter and it was delicious. The plate is big and you may or may not finish it depending on how hungry you are. The staff was lovely overall. I'd definitely come back here. read more

We were in town and decided to check out this diner, after seeing how highly recommended it was on both Yelp and Google Maps. Holy cow they did not disappoint. I went with the fried chicken Benedict and it was quite possibly the best I've ever had. The portionsize was HUGE. I couldn't even finish one tender/waffle stack LOL. The hash browns were cooked to perfection. Crunchy layer on the top/bottom and flavorful!!! read more

I've been to many different Metro Diner locations. The food is always consistent. The Metro Diner is what New Yorkers would consider to be as close to a traditional NY diner as we have here in Tampa. The food is plentiful and reasonably priced. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and offer an extensive menu with daily specials. This particular location is extremely convenient to my car dealership. I dropped the car off for service and walked across the Street for breakfast. I think Metro Diner is best known for their chicken and waffles but on this early morning I chose bacon, eggs and cheddar on a croissant with crispy hash browns. It was a large delicious breakfast sandwich which I totally enjoyed. read more

Metro Diner - Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant with crispy Hashbrowns - American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The staff was friendly during my visit, and placing a to-go order at the restaurant was quick and easy. The person taking my order was nice, patient, and very helpful. The food was fresh, delicious, and filling--I'll definitely be back! read more

Metro Diner - Pancakes, hashbrowns, bacon, eggs & biscuit Bissell Breakfast - American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I was told there was no open seating in the outdoor section, so I ate at la segunda next door. I stared at an open table my entire meal. Wtf? Business must be good if you can just turn away customers because you don't want to work. read more

Metro Diner was actually recommended to me by a friend. We were looking for a cute breakfast spot in Tampa and this place always looked packed (helpful sign that the food is good!). The restaurant really does look like a classic diner. Seems very family friendly, but also a fun spot to meet up with friends. We went on a Sunday morning around 9 am and didn't have to wait for a table. Our server was very kind and quick. I got the cinnamon roll pancakes; they truly tasted like you were eating a cinnamon roll! I'm not normally into sweet breakfasts, but the pancakes were so fluffy and not dense at all. The cinnamon swirl weaved into the pancake was delicious and the cinnamon butter on top melted into a yummy bite. I didn't add any syrup as the pancakes were moist and sweet enough on their own. Overall, really enjoyed the food. I would love to come back and try a savory breakfast like one of their omelet bowls. read more

Metro Diner - Cinnamon roll pancakes ($9.99) - American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

DoorDash, the breakfast and the avocado, bacon egg and cheese and fun. The breakfast looked like my free one from my 1986 elementary school. Just disappointing. wild you nailed the sandwich and then sent below as a breakfast. Do better. read more

Metro Diner - There were pancakes. Runny scrambled eggs and the fries like what? Lol - American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Smells amazing in here! Stopped in around 11a on a Monday before heading to the airport. As a visitor to Tampa, I had this place bookmarked to try. Seated near the kitchen, I had the good fortune of seeing the food coming out which made it hard to decide on my meal choice. 1/2 Waffle, 1/4 Fried Chicken white meat, 1 scrambled egg and Side of Home Fries. All the food came out hot and fresh and it didn't take long at all. Everything was great and our service was tops as well! Thanks Metro! read more

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Great eatery where you can't go wrong no matter the meal choice of either breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Today was a breakfast type of day and like all other visits didn't disappoint. I ordered the traditional breakfast platter called the Bissell breakfast available all-day go-to designed to satisfy all your tastes and cravings. It comes with 2wo eggs of any style, bacon, toast, hashbrowns or grits, and a short stack of pancakes or toast. The service was on point from our server, Connor was awesome even with the many menu substitutions from the group. 10/10 in my book every time!! read more

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I have ordered the same exact thing at my visits - Chicken and Waffles with two strawberry butters and once again this was perfection. I won't even try anything else as once you try it you will never go back. My wife always ordered the Shrimp and Grits but this is the third location and they have done something to the recipe as it is no longer her favorite and she is going to order the chicken and waffles from now on and give up on her beloved Shrimp and Grits. Our server was excellent and all in all went aways stuffed and happy. Would get a 5 if they figured out where the original recipe for Shrimp and Grits went and start making it again the proper way. read more

To be honest. This is currently my second visit to give Metro Diner another chance. The food is below average. Eggs not tasty, hash browns was hard and greasy, grits was too watery. Pancakes was "decent." The restaurant is nice inside and everyone is helpful. I wouldn't recommend the food. Sorry. read more

Ate here for a late lunch. The food came out quick and was delicious and good sized portions. The salad was a good size and didn't spare on the toppings. Wife had the club sandwich and was fantastic. The fries .. what's the secret crispy outer crust and creamy potato inside. The biscuits with gravy were off the charts!!! The gravy was creamy and nice sized sausage to fill with flavor. It was very quiet and relax atmosphere again it was late afternoon on a Tuesday. The blueberry hibiscus tea was exceptional!! And the mimosas was just right for the weather. I wanted to correct my review and apologize to the business. Metro Diner is fantastic all around. Wait staff was welcoming and friendly. read more

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Fried chicken dinner and chicken pot pie. Both were very good. Server was entertaining and helpful with suggestions and explanations. Going back for breakfast in the next few days. Place was clean and had a great ambiance. read more

Had breakfast there yesterday, I wanted the biscuits and gravy eggs and grits. Biscuits was hard as a rock couldn't eat the grits, never have I gotten grits that had so many lumps in them. The service said nothing about being the attention to the cooks only offer potatoes instead. read more

You'll find better service at least I haven't The food was excellent as well especially the outstanding pot pie read more

Connor was a great server. Got the fried chicken eggs Benedict and grits. Yummy! Fried chicken breast and eggs cooked perfectly for a Benedict---nice runny yolks. Great grits as well and refreshing iced tea. Nice music too. read more

Metro Diner - Fried chicken eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is my go to spot when I want a hearty breakfast/brunch. I'd say my favorite items are the cheese grits or the Belgian waffles. The menu keeps the breakfast items all day but without the totally brunchy feel as they as they serve omelettes, meatloaf, burgers, steak bowls etc. The atmosphere is warm & the food is always HOT! read more

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I've been lucky to have Rashidi as my server for my last few visits, and he's consistently been excellent. I originally came for the waffles, but now I keep returning because of the outstanding service he provides. Rashidi truly elevates the entire dining experience. Hope to see you again! read more

Great food and wonderful service. Been here a few times now and really enjoyed the service and the food. Had bloody Mary's and San Francisco eggs Benedict. Definitely my favorite Saturday morning place to enjoy read more

My boyfriend and I stopped by on Monday morning for brunch. The place itself is really cute and gives you those traditional diner vibes. We were able to sit right away even though I hear this place has gotten pretty busy. To start off I wanted mint tea unfortunately they didn't have any so I had to settle for black lemon tea. My boyfriend ordered a lemonade it was okay, I wish it was more natural tasting. For our entrees we ordered the croissant French toast and double decker BLT. Both dishes were really good and I would recommend. The croissant French toast is to die for and they are really generous with the portion size. My BLT was perfect and I love that they have gluten-free sliced bread available. Our waitress was really attentive and friendly. I would definitely be back! The prices are also very reasonable our bill was around $40. read more

Metro Diner - Double Decker BLT - American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I haven't tried Metro Diner before and was excited to find out they have a pretty extensive gluten friendly/gluten free menu. I ordered the Philly Cheese Steak which is one of my favorite things to eat but it's hard to find it gluten free usually. It hit the spot at lunch and had a lot of meat in it. My friend and I got seated pretty fast when we arrived and service was efficient. read more

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My first time having lunch here. I read this was a local favorite so I had to try it. Came in during a summer thunderstorm. The place was quite busy, but there were still many tables available. I ordered a breakfast dish; their Fried Chicken Benedict. The plate was large and it had a side of Hash browns. The eggs came very well prepared. They were tender and the yolk was runny, which is how a benedict should be. The hash browns tasted very fresh and not very oily. Unlike other places that serve old hash which are either burnt or hard and greasy. The server ladies were very friendly and attentive. They really know how to take good care of their customers. Really had a nice time here read more

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The food was excellent. Our server Kesley was great and she gave recommendations. Everything we ate was good. The only suggestion that I have is that the hash brown should've been cooked a little longer. The place was clean. I will be back. read more

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If you happen to be in Tampa you MUST have brunch here! Great Sausage gravy and biscuits made the way I used to eat back in the Country days, excellent service, great family ambiance. read more

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This place is pretty cool! We walked in a was immediately seated on a Saturday. Our waitress was outstanding brought us waters without asking and the menus . We ordered and within a few minutes our delicious food was out hot and plated well. Also, guess who's been here? #GuyFiery read more

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Was going to go to La Segunda bakery next door for breakfast but saw this place and decided to try it instead. Glad I stopped by as I really enjoyed the food here. Spacious diner with plenty of booth seating. I order the chicken and waffles and it was amazing. First off, the portions are huge. It is definitely a hearty filling meal. The chicken was fried perfectly and the batter was delicious. Chicken had great bold flavors and didn't need any sauce or anything. Dish could serve two for sure. The service was also great. My server was super friendly and attentive. Great spot for breakfast lunch or dinner! read more

Metro Diner - Fried Chicken & Waffle - American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

So yummy!!! I definitely see why the locals eat here! Fabulous food, good prices and good service! The burger bowl was excellent!

Very busy restaurant on a Sunday. Lots to choose from and the omelets are big. One of their specialties is chicken and waffles. Highly recommend it. This visit I had the meat lovers omelette with hash browns and a biscuit. It was loaded with meat and the eggs were not over cooked. read more

Metro Diner - Meat Lovers Omelet - American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

While looking for a quick brunch we can across Metro Diner which has solid reviews on Yelp. The great reviews we saw on Yelp was supported by how crowded Metro Diner when we arrived. Lucky for us since we were two people so it didn't take too long. I ordered the breakfast burger which is filling to say the least. I liked how our waitress asked how I liked my egg and burger cooked. The burger was too big to eat with my hands but nonetheless it was delicious and well worth it. The food was great, the service was pleasant and the ambience reminds me as if I'm in a classic diner, overall a great experience and I 100% recommend trying it out. read more

Metro Diner - Breakfast Burger* - American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Amazing food and service yet again! Fried Chicken Benedict and the custom ordered French Toast Combo the waitress put together for us...mmmmm read more

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I do like this restaurant, but when my biscuits and sausage gravy came out my biscuits were swimming in the gravy. I will not order this dish when I come back to visit. Hash browns were the highlight of this breakfast experience. Our waitress was very attentive and kind to us. The food came flying out of the kitchen since not many people eat breakfast at 6:30A on a Saturday. read more

Metro Diner - Side of Scrambled Eggs and Hash - American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Bomb spot for breakfast/brunch. Chicken and waffles, tenders and stuffing waffle were both great. Service was super friendly and helpful. Must stop when I'm in the area. read more

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Metro Diner offers up delectable classic diner foods at an affordable price in a friendly environment. My wife and I arrived here around 1:15 pm for lunch with some church family. 15 of us in total. This place was busy and our wait was about 30-40 minutes we were told. It ended up being right at that, we were sat a little before 2 pm. We had a main server and she had excellent help. Our server was around quickly and took our drink and food orders. Other employees helped her get everything out in a timely manner. The food took a decent amount of time, probably about 20 minutes. Their menu is eclectic and offers up hearty breakfast classics, decadent signature pancakes, sandwiches, burgers, and much, much more. I went with the metro club. My wife ordered the Avocado Breakfast sandwich. Also ordered at the table was the burger, the fish and chips, the fried chicken benedict and the cinnamon roll pancakes. We were hungry and the food came out just in time. My Metro Club was huge! 4 stacked sandwiches. Three pieces of soft but crispy white toast stuffed with ham, turkey, bacon bits, swiss, and cheddar cheese and decorated with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. My widest bite couldn't fit the size of each sandwich. I'm sure I had more in my beard than I wanted to. The savory meats, salty bacon, and flavorful cheese all blended well together. On any other day, I would have only finished half of this meal. But I was hungry. I finished it all and the fries. The fries were pretty great themselves. Super crispy and seasoned. You got a decent amount with your meal. I cleaned my plate and was surprised I did. My wife's Avocado Breakfast sandwich had scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. She really enjoyed it. Her meal came with fries as well. Everyone was happy with their meals. My buddy Matt got the fried chicken benedict and it looked amazing. He also had a side order of biscuits and gravy that he graciously let me try. It was darn good. Metro Diner is a chain. They have quite a few locations. But don't expect you're typical chain diner food or experience. What you can expect is this: fresh, quality, tasty breakfast served by friendly people at very affordable prices. I can see why this place was packed. If you're looking for a good breakfast/brunch/lunch spot, look no further than Metro Diner in Tampa. read more

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A diner that knows to do ten things right, than fifty things half-assed. Good coffee. They KISS.

I have been it the Metro a few times now and I have to say, it checks all the boxes. You walk in and it smells of great food hit you. We were greeted right away and didn't have to wait for a table. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Though we only go here for breakfast the food is served quickly and is always tasty. I'm going to have to try the lunch or dinner menu soon. Great job guys! read more