Four-Star Review - Metro Diner…read more Metro Diner offers an impressive variety of menu choices that make it easy for almost anyone to find something they will enjoy. From the moment the meal began, it was clear the restaurant focuses on hearty portions, classic comfort flavors, and a welcoming dining experience. The appetizers were a strong start. They were served hot, fresh, and well prepared. Each item had a satisfying texture and balanced seasoning. The presentation was simple yet appealing, and the portions were generous enough to share. These starters set a positive tone for the rest of the meal and showed consistency in kitchen execution. Moving into the main entrées, the variety truly stood out. The menu offers a wide range of comfort favorites, breakfast options, and traditional diner classics. Every entrée ordered at the table was flavorful, filling, and cooked as expected. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the meals were served in portions that reflected good value. From savory dishes to more traditional homestyle selections, there was a sense of care in preparation and attention to taste. Another positive aspect was the overall atmosphere. Metro Diner has a relaxed and comfortable setting that makes it suitable for families, friends, or casual business meetings. Service was attentive and friendly, helping create a smooth dining experience from start to finish. Overall, Metro Diner earns a solid four-star rating for its wide menu variety, consistent food quality, and satisfying comfort-style meals. It is a dependable place to enjoy a good meal with plenty of choices for different tastes.

Local diner that just has great food & homely vibes. Went on a Saturday for breakfast and it was…read morepacked. We had to wait about 30 minutes, so we knew this place had to be popular for a good reason. Menu was diverse, mostly breakfast options, but got some brunch/lunch options as well. I got the traditional eggs, potatoes, bacon, and waffle combo. I thought the waffle was soft and had great flavor to it. Wasn't like those you taste at Waffle House or IHOP. The seasoning on the other entrees weren't bad, not overly salted, and it just felt like homely cooked breakfast food. I can see why a lot of people are fond of this place & why it's always so packed! Definitely will be back next time I'm in town and if you're from the north and a big diner fan like me, you'll love this place.

Great location! Love the decor but the food left a lot to be desired. Based off a TikTok review we…read morevisited but unfortunately we were disappointed. It was busy but we were seated fairly quickly. Our waitress was so engrossed in what was going on with other employees, we had to repeat our order several times and there were only 2 of us. The food lacked seasoning and flavor and was presented cold to.lukw warm at best.

Imagine stepping off Main Street Smalltown and somehow landing in the middle of a love letter to…read moreNew York City. The diner's booths are cozy vinyl classics, but every inch of wall space is plastered with Time Square posters, yellow taxi figurines, and souvenir Statue of Liberties. It's like someone raided every gift shop in Times Square, tossed it all into a blender, and poured it over a classic small-town greasy spoon. The coffee's bottomless, the breakfast comes with a side of gossip, and your view is equal parts pancake stack and Empire State Building snow globe. I would recommend the breakfast where the pancake breakfast is less an event and more a ritual. The stacks of golden pancakes share the plate with sausage links that taste like they've been holding down the fort since forever, and the coffee--always hot, always refilled before you can ask--runs like traffic on a green light. It's the kind of breakfast where the comfort is in its predictability: simple, sturdy, and endlessly caffeinated, like the city itself. Worth the trip: big stacks, small town, and enough New York souvenirs to stock Times Square. Cheers!

My friend wanted some pancakes for dinner so we chose this diner. The waitstaff were nice and…read moreefficient. The place was clean but the booths can be tight. The portions were good and my friend enjoyed her pancakes. I had a patty melt and was left unimpressed. The meat had no seasoning at all. Their homemade chips are good. They come out hot and adding salt and pepper to mine while hot made them perfect. I even took some to go. The lemonade is the star here. It's fresh squeezed and perfectly sweet. I works buy this by the jug! I would consider coming here for breakfast again if it wasn't so far from where I live.

I decided to give The Shiny Diner another try and I'm very glad I did. I think lunchtime is…read moredefinitely the time to go since breakfast and dinner are way too slammed. I came around 12:30pm and was seated right away. Our waitress was so kind and checked on us frequently. I ordered the breakfast burrito again and it was amazing just like last time. The salsa is to die for and I highly recommend this restaurant.

We family restaurant found the food to be hot. Very tasty. Can't wait to try it again.read more

I stoped here for lunch on Sunday afternoon. I had not been…read morehere in several years but the good cooking is still happening here. I love supporting local businesses and the people here are always super friendly. This is a buffet, but they weigh the food and you pay by the pound. I thought it was all you can eat but found out differently today. I had my plate loaded with mostly veggies and one piece of chicken. It was more money than I expected and would normally spend for lunch, but I was really full when I was done. Got a piece of yellow cake with chocolate icing that was really good too. Not a fancy place but great food!

Y'all, why has it been so long since I've eaten here? I've been wanting fried chicken (yeah, I…read morecould cook it, but so much work), and then my daughter made herself a waffle the other night...........so I HAD to go. We got there around noon, and it was popping. I mean, it's a Wednesday and very busy, but no wait. We each got the chicken and waffles. My daughter had asked if they would give her regular butter, since she's not a fan of strawberries.............but she enjoyed the strawberry butter very much. I'm sure we could have split it, but nope, we each got it. Half a chicken, cut into the individual pieces, and that huge, fluffy, flavorful waffle with that nice scoop of strawberry butter. We brought our limited leftovers home, yes, we mostly ate our food. For a place with a pretty extensive, but not huge, menu, it is good. The chicken and waffles though are awesome. Our server was Jonny, and he was fast, efficient and pleasant. We hope to visit again soon, very soon.

The Metro Diner is always busy, so I did expect a little bit of a wait. I was told 20-25 minutes…read moreand waited that long outside. Then, I moved inside to see what the delay was, and the host tried to seat me at the counter. Really? I'd been waiting 30 minutes, and you won't seat me at the empty table. So I declined and said I'd wait for my table. I never got a notice on my phone either, so what was the point of that system if you need to be inside the small waiting area to be called? I could see the open table, but I was not seated for another ten minutes. They didn't want me at the big table. Then it was interesting to watch all the staff walk by and ask who had my table. How do they not know which tables each person has? Someone eventually came by, asked if I'd been helped, and took my drink and food orders, since I'd been waiting quite a while. I ordered a half-and-half tea. I'm not sure she knew what that was, as she kept saying "unsweet". The first tea was half-and-half, but the refill was unsweetened. I went with the chicken pot pie, as that is what caught my eye. I expected a delicious dish, but what I received was disappointing. The ratio of the chicken, gravy and veggies was way off. I'd say there was enough low-quality processed chicken for three to four people, a little gravy and even less veggies. I had a bowl of processed chicken cubes with a splash of sauce, not what I had in mind. I usually skip the pastry part, but I ate that as I needed something other than chicken. I left some of the chicken in the dish. The waitress didn't even offer me a to-go box. It was that bad that I wouldn't eat it anyway. My check was brought out soon after I got my food. I don't understand the rush, but bringing the check early won't get me out any faster and lowers your tip. This was just a really bad experience, and I don't see myself returning. I have liked the food in the past.

Oh my goodness, Ashley's!!! What a gem. We popped in on a Saturday and were back Monday because…read moreeverything that came out of the kitchen was so good and looked so delectable!! We are already game planning out next meal here. Such a solid and sweet diner, with amazing staff- Shout out to Haley! So far we have had the pork tenderloin breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese, brown gravy on a homemade biscuit-pork so tender, gravy delicious and light biscuit, Philly cheesesteak omelette with crispy home fries- to die for, Meatlof special with mashed potatoes- so tender and flavorful and the Philly cheesesteak with onion rings- perfect size and onion rings are great. Haley was even kind enough to let us try the Chicken - yet another great comfort meal. And hush puppies- best I've had. Ashley's is our new spot. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

One of the best local restaurant experiences you can find in Goldsboro, NC. Good home cooking…read moreprepared by good people. Ashley makes you feel like family every time in. I'd give 10 stars if that were an option!

Nice small, cash-only diner located on Walnut Street where Off-Center Pizza was previously. We went…read morein the early afternoon between lunch and dinner and they weren't busy. Our to-go order was out in less than 10 mins, the order was right, and the food was hot. All the staff were very nice. We tried the steak sticks and onion rings since we had heard so much about them. Both were yummy! Again, they are cash only but there is an ATM on-site. We hope to go back again soon!

My husband and myself had lunch here for the first time today. It was wonderful. Food was great,…read morereceived it in a timely manner and everyone was super nice. We will be going there a lot. I highly recommend it.