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    Metro Diner

    3.7 (301 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    METRO DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Cathy E.

    Busy place .. had to wait about 10 minutes on a Sunday morning. My husband's pancakes were exactly what he wanted.. nice consistency and flavor. I had the chicken and waffle made from stuffing.. seasonal special. It was good.. tenders were tasty and tender. Can't wait to go back. Brandon was our server.. great job

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    Margery Z.

    I had the fried 1/2 chicken and waffles dinner. The chicken was very hot and delicious with a whole waffle, cut in quarters. There is a large scoop of strawberry butter, almost enough to spread over the 4 pieces waffles. What was missing was the sweet and spicy sauce and more powdered sugar. The waitress noticed I "needed" syrup, but I was already full and ready for a doggy bag. I enjoyed my chicken and waffles very much, but wonder how much better it would have been with the sweet and spicy syrup.

    Frans D.

    Each part of the Villages has a center location with shops, bars and restaurants. We stopped for lunch at Metro Diner and it was busy. We had to wait about 15 min for a free booth. Our server Mary was very friendly and served us with water almost immediately. They have a big menu with, amongst others, breakfast all day. 3 types of eggs Benedict. I chose the fried chicken Benedict with chicken tenders (buttermilk marinated), 2 poached eggs on a biscuit with plenty of Hollandaise sauce. It comes with a generous serving of hash browns, very crispy. A really great lunch, with a little doggie bag to enjoy more at home.

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    Jo B.

    The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Returned shortly after 1st visit and brought partner in crime. Arrived busy Sunday lunch but found convenient parking space. Hostess was taking names for wait or you could do 1st come, 1st serve seating at kitchen bar - guess what we chose... We ordered shrimp & grits, and bacon avocado scramble bowl. The good: friendly staff members throughout our time there. Food served hot - let things cool so you don't burn mouth. The bad: felt the grits were wetter than we like and overloaded with chopped sautéed onions. Also, seeing my scrambled eggs be portioned from a pan of precooked eggs (mine was 2nd of 3 portions I saw from that pan) I understand why (staying ahead of game during busy sessions). The swivel stools were at an odd distance from counter and it was difficult for us to get comfortable. The ugly: the noise level at the kitchen bar was over the top, from those working the pass calling out servers names, to a very busy working kitchen, not seats I would choose again when busy. My other pet peeve (ugly) were some of the unsanitary (to me at least) kitchen practices - again, don't sit at kitchen bar counter if you don't want to see what's really going on. (To grab the premade scrambled eggs from the frying pan with a gloved hand (twice!) instead of using utensils are a start of my wish I could unsee)

    chicken and waffles

    tough review night and day breakfast chicken and waffles and bendedict dishes are a 5 service was a 5 as well dinner was a 1. meatloaf was god awful salad was brown and wilted there was an employees sleeping in a booth bathrooms were also filthy id say its 3 average but probably should be a 2 overall

    Chicken sandwich with spicy sauce.

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    Thanks for the info Kevin. Sorry the silver was not up to par.

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    5 months ago

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    Thank you for the info.

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    5 months ago

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    Thank you Bob and Squirrel. we love the stars

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    5 months ago

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    Thank you Cathy

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    2 years ago

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    Thank you, we will see you soon

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    9 months ago

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    Sorry, to hear this.

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    1 month ago

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    Hi Nancy, Can you please call me at 352-204-9562 Thanks Heather

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    3 months ago

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    Thanks for the information.

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    4 months ago

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    Thanks Herbert, we can always try to keep them dryer for you!

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    4 months ago

    Would have loved to given a review about the food and service. Unfortunately the putrid smell of the uncleaned bathroom decided our fate.

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    Oh sorry to hear that, thanks for the info.

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    2 years ago

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    Thank you Jo B, see you soon

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    3 months ago

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    Sorry to hear you disliked your coffee, thanks for the info

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    3 months ago

    Had lunch there today. They were very busy but the staff was always moving, polite and energetic. Our server, Barb, did a fantastic job.

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    8 months ago

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    Thank you Bob, Look forward to seeing you again!

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    Sorry to hear this Steve Please call me at 352-204-9562 Thanks Heather

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    10 months ago

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    Thank you ! see you soon

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    1 year ago

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    We can alaways cook to your liking, Please come back and see us.

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    Thank you Laura, what would of made this 5 stars?

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    Thank you Jeremy. See you soon!

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    1 year ago

    Good service. Good food. Busy but not overwhelming and did not have to wait to be seated.

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    What would have made this 5 Stars? Thank you

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    3 years ago

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    Susan we are on it! thank you for your feedback!

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    Thank you Holly, See you soon!

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    Thank you we love the Star's see you soon!

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    Thanks for the review! Hopefully we can earn that 5th star next time

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    Thank you for the 5 stars, we will see you again soon. Thanks Heather

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    Samantha thank you!!

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    Thank you ! see you soon

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    1 year ago

    The food and service are always excellent and the choices are abundant. Love eating breakfast at Metro!

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    Thank you Barry, see you soon

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    Ask the Community - Metro Diner

    What time do u open?

    Sun - Thur 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Fri & Sat 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

    Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

    2.9
    (72 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    We've been to this location a few times and have noticed one waitress who works, fast and…read morediligently to keep tables clear and customers' drinks refilled. She works like she knows what she's supposed to do and does it without delay and with a good attitude. She does it throughout her shift like as if she just clocked-in at the beginning of the workday. Today, we stopped her work to say we have noticed her great work-ethic and she introduced herself as Chelsea. She said she has worked at Golden Corral for 14 years. We were amazed that she was still working at the restaurant at the same fast pace she must have exhibited 14 years ago. And she still had a good attitude after clearing thousands of buffet diners' dirty plates for nearly a decade and a half. We hope the owners of this business realize the type of worker they have retained for many years. Chelsea's employer must be rewarding her as a good employee to have kept her for 14 years. But if they aren't already rewarding her with more than a pat on the back, we think they might want to do so before another restaurant's owner/manager does. There are many restaurant owners/managers who seek to hire such an employee. Hard workers are hard to find and to retain. Chelsea, know your value. Others can see your work ethic and it is refreshing to watch!

    We were excited to eat here. When we arrived, my wife who is Gluten Free, asked which items would…read morebe ok for her to eat. She was handed a book to read. She didn't want to go back to school, we wanted to eat there. That didn't happen. She has no choice as she gets really sick from gluten, it's not a fad, nor does she want to be this way. The fact that they offer lots of items and have no idea which things she can eat, just does not work for us. Had we come there with a group, we may have all gone elsewhere to eat. So, I guess we will cross off this place from our restaurants list. Too bad! We had the idea that if they had signs up for items on their immense food bar, then it could easily have a symbol that this contains dairy, gluten, meat or nuts. If no signs, then I guess people do not care. However, we have to mind such things. It may be time to join the rest of the world and include simple things like that. We would sure appreciate it and I bet you would have more business from an ever expanding public with specific food needs....

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    Lil Bits Cafe

    Lil Bits Cafe

    4.0
    (46 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Great brunch spot! It appears to stay busy and the neighborhood people really like it…read more I ordered the SOS, which is chipped beef in a white sauce over toast. It's a reference to the World War II days. You can ask AI What it stands for because I can't post it here. I thought it was excellent. The white sauce has cheese in it, probably Parmesan, but it has a very rich delicious flavor. The Home Fries are great too! I look forward to trying the corn beef hash and fried Bologna sandwich.

    I'd been wanting to try this restaurant for quite some time, so I was disappointed with our…read moreexperience. When we walked in, there was no one at the front to greet us and we had to wait until someone finally noticed we were there. We were then brought to a booth that still needed to be cleaned and asked to wait while the table was wiped down. After ordering our sandwiches and choosing our sides, we were informed that they were out of French fries. It was surprising that such a basic menu item wasn't available, especially since we weren't told until after ordering. At our server's suggestion, we switched to the homemade chips and were asked if we'd like a dipping sauce. We said yes, but the dip never arrived. The chips themselves were overly salty and greasy. I also asked our server how the Reuben was, hoping for a recommendation. Her response was simply, "We don't get any complaints." It felt abrupt and unhelpful. When guests ask about menu items, a little enthusiasm and product knowledge can go a long way. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant felt sad and run-down. I had high hopes for this place, but between the lackluster service, average food and neglected appearance, it wasn't the experience I was expecting. I don't mind giving a restaurant a second chance, but they have quite a bit of room for improvement.

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