Had birthday dinner here, for 60 people, they opened just for us. Food was delish and staff was…read morecourteous and helpful. Went back next dat, food again great

Never know when they are gonna be open, seems Beth and Travis are closed more than open. Always…read morecall ahead if you're planning on visiting this place. This is not something new, shortly after them taking over this business started happening. VERY UNRELIABLE excuses range from car trouble to their dog is sick. 6-28-25 they have been open 3 days in last 10, the 3 days they were open daily specials were same all 3 days, makes me wonder if cleaning out freezer in preparation of closing. Nice restaurant up the road called Sagos, open every day but Tuesdays, much better choice than meemaws.

Found Family Diner by asking a complete stranger if there was a local restaurant where we could get…read morefried liver and onions. She referred us to the Family Diner. It was Friday so fried fish was on the menu. The fried whiting was delicious with sides of mac n cheese, cabbage and green beans. All perfectly seasoned. My friend loved her meal as well. She even got a to go plate for later, w/ fried catfish and sides. Service was friendly and courteous. The wait staff checked on us frequently to see if we needed anything. We'll definitely be back the next time we travel to Oxford!

The kid was home from college, and after we hit the local thrift, we were looking around for some…read moreOxford grinds. The street situation precluded a few spots downtown, and since we weren't in the mood for our go-to taco place, we decided to head out to the Family Diner. The walk-in was awkward on our part- cash register or hot bar line first? A sweet call from the kitchen of "Y'all's first time?" got us headed in the right direction. Full disclaimer: I've been nostalgic for the southern cafeteria lately. While talking to some food industry friends last week, we realized there is something powerful about the food we all remember from K and W. And while Family Diner doesn't have a giant dining room or a 5-snake velvet rope line to get to the counter, it does take me back. Here's how we made our choices: the hot bar was a choice of three types of chicken- the baked and fried were tempting until the gentleman serving us says: "We can fry you fish to order. Flounder, trout, and catfish." The chicken got skipped for a plate of flounder (plentiful plate, btw), and a side of the Mac and cheese and cooked cabbage. The kid sampled the catfish plate, same sides. Sweet tea. And yes ma'am, I'd like the cornbread. Done. We sat down at a table in the main, cozy dining room. The first thing that I noticed: this place is clean- tidy, even. There was a super polite young man moving around and busing tables, tidying up unassumingly and doing it in a way that is lacking in some finer dining places I've been in recently. The food came out, piping hot. I used one of the malt vinegar packets to douse my flounder (a cafeteria habit) and dug in. The first bite was light and flaky, cooked perfectly. Nothing greasy-tasting, at all, just clean. The sides were great- nothing over seasoned, and like cooking at home, there was room for you to season things to your taste. Well played, Family Diner. The owner (I think? She was the one who guided us down the right path when we walked in) came out to make sure that we were happy, and yes ma'am, it's great, and holy cow, you just dropped this cornbread into the skillet and fried it? Yes, we will be back. It's unassuming, and it's just what the doctor ordered. It's a cafeteria, but it's clean and polite and makes you feel good that you ate there. It's soul food, but not just from an ethnic standpoint- it makes me happy and full and feel welcome and I'll be back.

Absolutely one of the best smashed grill burgers you will ever eat. Clean, orderly traditional…read morediner with friendly waitstaff. Reminded me of the burgers at the cafe's my parents took me to in the 60's.

The Food, the service and the ambiance were excellent. Stopped there on our way to Asheville…read more Will definitely be returning!

This is a throw back to the 50"s - a tiny, limited seating diner - only seating is 10 or so stools…read morealong the counter. The place is worn, and a little grimy. Service is friendly and quick, but then again there was no one else there. They serve breakfast items and sandwiches. The chili dog was very ordinary, with one of those tan wiener, which I simply do not like. The chili was without much tatse. Went in because of the way the place looked, but once was more than enough.

Great service , delicious food, comfortable booth and fun vibe. I had the mimosa flight. Very fun…read moreand they all tasted great. Orange, pineapple, strawberry, cranberry. Then I had the avocado toast with everything except the eggs. It was delicious. Especially the feta cheese. Daughter had the burger and fries and loved it. We will certainly return.

Metro Diner is extremely popular. You have to be brave to gone here on a weekend as the wait can…read moreexceed an hour. We decided to wait it out one day after a previously failed attempt. The menu is large and varied. I wanted both fried chicken and traditional breakfast food and they were able to accommodate both. The food comes out fast, so they are able to move people in and out fairly quickly. The pancakes are huge but good. I would definitely come back, but on a weekday.

The service is the best in town... I couldn't find the menu online so I called and the waitress…read moreoffered to take pics of the menu and text them to me... What more could you ask for. The food was great as well so worth a trip.

Everything was so good and our waitress was super nice! Everything came out quick and was hot and…read moredelicious! Definitely check it out the next time you're in Roxboro! We will surely be back

We can bring our dog here and that merits 4 stars all by itself…read more.. BUT the food is awesome and there is so much variety. I do recommend that you be prepared for a small wait because it is a popular spot but it is right downtown and you can walk around which makes it totally worth it.

We loved this diner! It was so cute and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I got the…read moreFreebird sandwich with pimento cheese on the side, with hash-browns and fruit. We are already planning a trip back to Lynchburg just to come here again in the summer.

It's a decent local diner. It was like stepping back in time when you go inside. The service was…read morefast and friendly. It was kind of like a Waffle House, but a little bit better. The waffles were really good! The kids truly enjoyed it.

We ordered two waffles, western omelette with loaded hash browns & master burger with chili cheese…read morefries. It was all delicious and reasonably priced. Service was quick since we ordered take out. It's a dinner setting.

Went here on my way to Richmond for a band event. Restaurant is tiny but it's cozy- not a problem…read morebut if you need to have a super top secret conversation then probably go elsewhere. Lovely decorations and definitely has a 50s feel to it. I got the bacon jalapeno burger omelette, fries and 2 slices of toast are included. The omelette was delicious and chock full of toppings, my only possible complaint would be that the cheese coverage didn't reach the far end. However, that can probably be specified beforehand and its not enough to knock of a star. Regardless of this, I loved it. The bacon and burger were full of flavor and the grilled jalapenos had just the right amount of spice. The grilled onions on top were a great touch. When you're done with your omelette and there's leftover toppings on the plate, you can use fries to sort of scoop them up (awesome). The service was also great. The waitress was talking to regulars, and even asked us what we were up to today. Food came out pretty quick and she asked us if we wanted refills the moment our cups were low. Overall, nice little place. Forgot to get a picture of the food because I was so focused on eating. If I ever come back through the area between the operating hours of 8 and 2 I will certainly be going here. If I happened to pass through after they closed I would probably break in for the pie. (Kidding)

This is a must-visit for diner enthusiasts. The building sits on the north-south main thoroughfare…read morethrough historic downtown Farmville, an area once lined with tobacco warehouses. It is very small, with about fifteen stools wrapping around a classic service counter. According to the menu, the diner is a "One-Master Model 15-Stool Valentine steel building," made by Valentine Manufacturing Company of Wichita, Kansas, in 1955. They have a small parking lot in back of the diner. I parked there and then saw a bathroom entrance sign -- after a 2 1/2-hour trip, nature was calling. It is a very clean bathroom located at the rear of the building, with a separate entrance from the parking lot. There is no access to the restroom from inside the diner -- a unique and nostalgic feature you don't see much anymore. I walked around to the front of the building, entered, sat down on a stool, and was greeted with, "Y'all having a good day so far?" I had a half sweet/half unsweet tea and the Cheeseburger Deluxe with no mayonnaise. It came with lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, onions, French fries, and cole slaw. I put ketchup on the fries, but the fresh tomato alone provided plenty of flavor for the juicy, delicious burger. The French fries were crispy and delicious -- exactly what you hope for at a classic diner. The cole slaw was outstanding and clearly tasted homemade. The pies looked incredible, and because the cheeseburger platter was so good, I had a piece of blueberry buttermilk cake topped with whipped cream -- wow! There is also a clearly posted 3% surcharge if paying with a credit card. Prices are reasonable, so it didn't feel like an issue. This was a great overall experience, and I would recommend this classic, nostalgic mid-20th-century diner to anyone traveling through Farmville. It closes at 2 pm, so plan accordingly!