Service: Not claustrophobic. This place will not rush you on deciding what you want but they don't take an absurd amount of time to get back to you. They check in once in a while to see how everything is going which gives it a wonderful touch to know that they care about their service. FYI: The whole menu is open to any time of day! Food: The Diner Classic Burger - Disappointing. As a diner, you hope for the staples to be the best on the menu. Well, the burger ended up being over cooked and dried out. Nothing could save it from its misery. I would stick with the next two suggestions. Fried Chicken Sandwich - WOW! Chicken was everything you want; it was crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. The basil aioli has the slightest hint of basil but that will not stop you from the devouring the sandwich. Fried Chicken & French Toast - Play on Chicken and Waffles. Same chicken prep as the Fried Chicken Sandwich, so we already know if it the best! The french toast was a nice change from the traditional waffle. It was nice and soft with a slight saltiness from the bacon bourbon syrup. Would absolutely get again! On to my next food adventure... read more

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This morning it took 22 minutes to be seated (there was no line, or a host, just a "wait to be seated" sign), get water and put in my order. There appeared to be only one person waiting on the 12 tables set up outside, 10 out of which were occupied, most with over 3 diners. MANAGEMENT/OWNER(S): DO BETTER! You capitalize on being the only early sit-down breakfast option available in AdMo, except for your sister restaurant Tryst, also known for providing service so slow I stopped coming in a while ago. The 2 stars are for the wait staff, because they work very hard and provide a smile to every patron; I wish I could rate them separately as they alone deserve all credit for anything positive here. Management deserves 0 stars, for understaffing the restaurant since before quarantine times; overworking your staff as a standard business practice is, well, wrong, and also results in bad costumer service, regardless of your staff's valiant efforts. UPDATE: I'd never had a bland sausage before, until today. Everything on my plate was bland (potatoes, chicken sausage, eggs), the food was already cold when served, and it took so long to get condiments, that the food became cold to the touch and inedible. Dreadful experience. read more

The Diner - Cold, bland breakfast leftovers. - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I stumbled upon The Diner during Howard's Homecoming in 2011. Fast forward to 2023, and I'm still enjoying what they have to offer! They are in the best part of Ad Mo, like prime location!! You can bar hop and enjoy their breakfast options or their entrees, no matter what time you arrive. The service is always inviting, I prefer sitting at the counter to really experience that authentic "diner" feel. The booths are comfy, if you're with 3-4 people, again super traditional seating. The meatloaf melts in your mouth, it feels just like grandma would make, accompanied by the creamiest and chunkiest mashed potatoes ever! The fried chicken is crunchy, crispy and so well seasoned! I enjoyed the diner punch, it's not too sweet and offers a kick. The hope brown sugar bourbon tastes like the kind of cocktail you'd find on vacation, semi sweet and crisp. You won't be disappointed if you stop in, whether it's for food or drinks! read more

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The food and service is amazing!! If you're looking for great food at a reasonable price this is the place!!

Meal: Fried chicken sandwich + fries ************* This is a good spot 'off the late night'. Pricey for a greasy spoon and there's always a crowd. I've never had to wait to be seated, but it always seems like there are 60 other people there. Good for small groups, especially if you like to people-watch. There's no bad seat in the place, and you've got a few options: chill at the bar and watch one of the several TVs, grab a booth or snag a seat outdoors, underneath the big shady umbrellas and enjoy the sights. The food is delish, even though they always always always (!) skimp on the fries. read more

The Diner - fried chicken sandwich + fries - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Chill yet lovely vibe, friendly albeit slow/relaxed service, and delicious food. Very classic diner vibe, my partner and I had a lovely slow dinner here! read more

Were were fortunate the host was able to get us a clean outdoor table during Porch Fest 2022 in Adam's Morgan. Prime seating for people watching on a warm enough fall day. We were close enough to enjoy the outdoor music from Madams Organ while being able to conduct a range of conversations. This on a day when people stood in line at less entertaining spots along the strip. But what this review is really about were the delicious, crispy, filling fish tacos. First time I ever had three fish tacos and felt like I had a good meal. And I've had them San Diego to DC. This is my new favorite and a new reason to drive from VA to DC. I may prefer the best house blend coffee in DC at the owner's original place nearby, (Tryst), but I know to come to the Diner to eat! Will take and post pictures next time before devouring more of these delicious tacos. Oh, and thanks to the host who was knowledgeable about the history of Tryst, the Diner, and the other cafes owned by Constantine. I've been a fan of his spots since 1997 or so when Tryst first opened. read more

I grew up around the corner and 4ever & always will love the diner. I especially love the gigantic milkshakes .

Spectacular. Amazing. I don't know what else to say I love this restaurant and I only been there once. I got French toast with cheese eggs and chicken sausage so good!! The service was also good. The ambiance was the best part about it. Even though It was raining at the time I feel like it made the atmosphere even better. Highly recommend everyone to visit The Diner. read more

The Diner - Challah French Toast - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Revisited the Diner 3 years after coming for the first time. It wasn't as good as I remembered, though I suspect the fact that it was late on a Friday night had something to do with the quality suffering. I had a grilled cheese with bacon added and French fries on the side. It was probably about as good a grilled cheese as I could make at home -- not terrible, something to eat, but definitely not restaurant quality. The bacon wasn't crispy enough and the bread was just super underwhelming. Generic American cheese. The fries tasted like they had been frozen, but they're fries, so they weren't totally awful. I mainly came here so I could get a boozy milkshake. My oreo milkshake last time stuck in my mind as one of the best milkshakes I'd ever had. Unfortunately, I didn't dig my milkshake this time. I got the Muddy Waters. It had a really lovely flavor, but the alcohol wasn't very strong. My main problem, though, was the coffee grounds -- almost every sip had some gritty grounds in it. I love the coffee flavor, but I wasn't expecting that to be such a huge problem. I never got feedback from my boyfriend about the fish and chips, but my friend always gets the Veggie Reuben, which he gives high marks. Still, the Diner is a cool, fun place to go out, and it's open all night, which is a huge plus. Our service was friendly, prompt, and on-the-spot. read more

The Diner - Boozy milkshake - "Muddy Waters" - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Friend wanted to stop here because she is a huge fan of their milkshakes. When we arrived, it took several minutes for us to get seated, no big deal though. One friend got a Caesar salad, but it arrived without croutons, other friend ordered mozzarella sticks but one of them was completely hollow, it was just fried breadcrumbs without cheese. Both of these items were quick fixes though. My other friend grabbed her usual milkshake, which she loved, but I chose a boozy shake. I want to say my shake was called "the Appalachian", it was a vanilla based shake mixed with bourbon, maple syrup and bacon bits sprinkled at the top and bottom of the glass. That damn shake was delicious and worth every calorie consumed. The interior had that classic diner feel, and the menu had a decent array of diner classics. The service was a bit dodgy, but the servers were definitely friendly. Overall, a cute spot in Adams Morgan. read more

The Diner - Appalachian boozy shake - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The milkshakes were good and the food was pretty average for a diner but I liked that it is open at night so I can enjoy the foods I want to anytime I want. read more

I came in simply just to sit at the bar and have a diet coke after getting pretty hot and sweaty running many errands by foot and it was the one of the best services I've ever experienced. I think they would have refilled my cup every minute if I was drinking that quickly - everyone seemed like they enjoyed working there, was genuinely friendly. I just felt so welcomed that now I want to come back any time when I'm in need of a place to just have something to eat or drink and enjoy the time out in public. Needed. read more

Pros: solid, basic American food (breakfast, lunch and supper meal options all day), super affordable, laid back atmosphere and not busy on a weekend. Cons: super loud Latin music that didn't match the old-timey-diner ambiance, waitress took our order and never came back. We had to flag down the owner and another waiter for refills. Overall it did the job since we were starving and didn't want anything heavy or fru-fru, but we wouldn't make a special trip there again. read more

Great place to grab lunch in the DC area. Great service and vibe with great food. Worth a visit if in the area. read more

The Diner - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Not a friendly place to visit no greeting possible. Service is seriously lacking I had to ask for ranch dressing 3 times twice from the same person. The food could of been better. I ordered a classic burger and fries made me sick an 30 mins later good thing I had tums handy. I was visiting from out if town looking for a place to eat where I was staying down the street I should of kept looking. read more

If you need a hangover cure or just a big ole brunch with friends, this is your spot. I ordered the Monte Cristo - it was sweet and savory heaven. Very cheesy and the French toast bread was delicious. The home style potatoes were a nice touch. My friend ordered a milkshake and loved it. It was creamy and just like drinking ice cream. They were Covid safe - everyone was wearing masks, they have outdoor seating that's nicely spaced out and they disinfected all the tables between customers. Also, great service! Great diner for when you want something simple, but very well executed! Can't wait to come back again. read more

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We were looking for a quick lunch and this spot had a little bit of everything so we decided to give it a try. I had the grilled cheese with some fries - basic, but good. My wife had a cheesetseak sandwich and my daughter had the chicken with French toast - they both liked theirs a lot. Nothing too exciting about the ambience, but overall a solid diner. read more

24/7 Food and Friendly Service. STARTERS: Mozzarella Sticks with marinara sauce $8 *Super cheesy sticks with hearty flavorful marinara sauce Tots $4 add cheese for +$1 *Wasn't in love with the tots, because the cheese made the tots really soggy, maybe get it on the side ENTREE: Fried Chicken Biscuit: deep fried chicken breast, cheddar, bacon, and honey butter on biscuit $8 *Fried chicken was super juicy and crispy, lots and lots of crispy bacon and yummy honey butter spread on a flaky buttery huge biscuit SERVICE: Seat yourself, grab some menus and service comes to you. No complaints. read more

The Diner - Fried Chicken Biscuit - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Always fun for drinks and snacks. Great staff. Don't get there often, but kids, let's clean the chandelier over the bar. Cool concept but currently a dust funny fusion installation. Allergy suffers - don't forget your inhalers. read more

My friend and I came here around 12:00pm on a Saturday and were told the wait was about 20 minutes, but it ended up being only about 10 minutes. I had the Eggs Sardou which was a take on Eggs Benedict comprised of an english muffin, tomato, creamy spinach and artichokes, scrambled eggs, and hollandaise sauce. It was absolutely delicious, and so filling. The Eggs Sardou was served with a side of fresh fruit, and I also ordered a side of Home Fries, which were perfectly crispy. Service was slow, but our waitress warned us at the beginning of our meal that the kitchen was incredibly backed up (while we were there, they actually had to stop seating people because of the backup). The Diner is a solid choice for a hearty brunch if you're in the area! read more

The Diner - Eggs Sardou - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The Diner is a must go if you're in the Washington D.C. The restaurant is very busy and you may have to wait to be seated between 15-30min, so be prepared to wait for a bit. They have a large number of outdoor and indoor seating options. The service was pretty good and the server Willy was very personable and provided great food recommendations. Willy suggested the Hibiscus Margarita and my husband and I were pleasantly surprised, it was delicious. The food is scrumptious and leaves you feeling full but not stuffed. The French toast, grits and omelet were all memorable. One suggestion is to request less jalapeños, the omelet with the jalapeños is on the spicy side. I requested substitutions for the sour cream and pepper jack cheese on my omelet and Willy made it happen. I would definitely recommend The Diner for a great breakfast or brunch. read more

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It's hard to beat your classic diner fare on a Sunday morning! While the meal is (unsurprisingly) a little more expensive given it's prime location in DC, the food quality was great. The French toast was thick and fluffy just like I prefer, and the corned beef hash provided the savory/salty addition I was looking for. Coffee came out quick and was refilled frequently. Service was decent, if anything a little rushed. read more

The Diner - Challah French Toast with a side of corned beef hash - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was really good. I'm a breakfast snob and it satisfied me in every way. The service was good, no complaints there. Ambiance was okayyyy. Nothing spectacular. Has an old diner feel. Hence the name "The Diner".. i would come back here if in the area for sure... read more

Everyone needs a good diner in their life, and if you don't think you do, you're wrong (sorry to be blunt, but it's true). Now, I know it can be challenging to find some good ole fashion diners in DC, but The Diner certainly lives up to (and goes beyond!) its name: a traditional diner with a splash of the untraditional. Their Bread Pudding French Toast was sweet and thick, far surpassing many flimsy, bland French toasts I've had in the past. And though I can't vouch for other items on the menu, I heard that they were equally as impressive. So, yes, good DC diners are hard to find, but find yourself at this one and you'll leave satisfied and full! read more

The Diner - Bread Pudding French Toast - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent service delicious food. I was invited to this place for a coworker birthday party and this was my first time there. The restaurent didnt seem fancy or upscale on the contrary its very casual. The staff are very friendly and nice, our server was very attentive and check on us multiple times and made sure we were ok. (Everybody was nice and polite and that is important to me) The food was extremly delicious and the appetizers were outta this world. The sangria was decent and the music also was good. Definitly will come back there again to try other dishes. The staff came to the table and sang a birthday party for my coworker. They did their best so we could have good time.. will definitely come back. read more

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I went to the restaurant for dinner and got the Breakfast Burger and a Mexican Hot Toddy. The Breakfast Burger came with the burger, fried egg, bacon, and cheese. It was a pretty basic burger and nothing overly special. If you're looking for an easy burger in the AdMo area I would get their Breakfast Burger. The Mexican Hot Toddy was tequila, chamomile tea, honey, and hot water. It was good and definitely strong. This restaurant was nothing special, but definitely an east go-to for American food. read more

The Diner - Breakfast Burger - burger with fried egg, bacon, and cheese - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Awful soda. Also, don't get English muffins. Apple juice was fire tho. Yelp requires more words so here they are: words. Words. WORDS. Wordz? Word. read more

The Diner - Drinks accompanied by an awful soda. - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Excellent food and service. The Fish Tacos and the Turkey Club wheee fantastic. The ambiance and locale could use a coat of paint, but otherwise really good, and very accessible prices for DC. Highly recommended, just don't expect a high end restaurant. Turkey Club, Fish Tacos. read more

Spent a few days in DC with my friends. We needed a place for late night eats and this was the idea spot. It took a while to be seated, it was a large crowd for that time of night. Once seated the food was brought out quickly. And most of all (IT WAS DELICIOUS) I had the Royale with chicken sausage and grits!! read more

The Diner - Menu - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've tried several items on the menu. The challa french toast with berries, burgers, and fried chicken sandwiches are consistently good. The most appealing aspect of The DINER, besides being open 24 hours, is they honor almost all 'special instructions' without charging any additional fees for upgrades. read more

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I have loved going to the diner for years. It's a great place for high quality food at reasonable prices. The atmosphere is fun, with a high tin ceiling and lunch counter, booths and tables. Service is fast and friendly. They serve a full complement of breakfast foods all day, and the portions are generous. My go to is the turkey club. The turkey is warm and off the bone. No processed cold cuts here. Another favorite is the turkey platter- it's like thanksgiving any time you want! And if you really want some fun, they have a Bitcoin atm by the front door. read more

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Ah...The Diner, The Diner, The Diner. We have been talking about The Diner all the way back to LA and days later. We miss The Diner. There is nothing like it in LA. Why can't every city have The Diner. We had the best Egg White Veggie Omelets, Blueberry Pancakes...uhhhhhhhh. Almost want to get on a plane to dine again at The Diner. Great Service there is direct and efficient. She got our complex order with modifications correct on the 1st try! Love it. She was sharp! The neighborhood is excellent. Feel free to take a stroll after your meal. If you stroll enough, you can return to The Diner for another meal. We walked over from our Washington Hilton Hotel. The staff there told us about The Diner. Prices less than you would pay in the LA area and much better food here. What am I going to do? Move to DC just to eat at the The Diner all the time? Maybe? Simple concept that no one in Los Angeles can figure out yet. read more

The Diner - Enter here for the Best pancakes! - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Went here for brunch on Saturday morning. I got the monte cristo while my girlfriend got the hash brown bowl. The potatoes were really good. The sandwich was ok but the home fries were amazing and the hash brown bowl. read more

The Diner - Monte Cristo - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I would definitely recommend The Diner! This place has great food *and reallllly good milkshakes*. I would recommend the breakfast tots, the breakfast burrito, or (if you're feeling more lunch-y) the BLT. My boyfriend also loves the chicken biscuit breakfast. The home fries are also delicious! We usually split the cookies n' cream shake - couldn't recommend more! This place is the best for breakfast after a night out. :) The only reason I've taken off a star is because of the price - breakfasts/lunch will cost you about $10-15 which I think is a little pricey for a diner. But worth it! read more

This place is your quintessential diner experience and it perfectly hits the spot. Anything on the menu can be adjusted to meet your dietary needs - as a vegetarian I was able to swap out the meat options for avocado and extra eggs. The portions are perfect - not too small and not unfinishable. DEFINITELY get the coffee, because, what's better than a good 'ol cup of joe from a diner? read more

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This place has a special spot in my heart from random visits both post clubbing and afternoon lunch memories, all of which are good. Nostalgia aside, this place has good quality food, is open late and is my go-to spot even after leaving the DMV for late night food if I'm in Adam's Morgan or on U st. This time around I ordered fish and chips. The fish was small portioned but the fish itself was very meaty so this made up for the portion size. All of my friends loved thier orders and we were served promptly and without issue. This place has alot of character and tends to get really busy later on as club/bar/hookah goers flood in from a fun night. But my experience has always been positive. If you are a stiff, stuck up person you may not like this place. It may be too lively for you. But everyone else, feel welcome. Before midnight, its actually pretty low key when I have visited. read more

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Great place for breakfast or lunch. I had the cheesesteak and my lady had chicken and waffles. Both were very good and service was excellent. It's a pleasant diner in a unique neighborhood. read more

Honestly mad that I didn't go here sooner. It's a great place in a really cool location. The staff were really friendly, fast, and chill. Shout out to the waiter who cleaned up our spilled soda without even a reaction. The food was all around great. read more

First time here and I might give it another try before I leave Washington. Despite the busy morning Service was great and the food was delicious. I'm guessing service at the sitting bar is faster. read more

The Diner - Greek Omelet at the sitting bar - Diners Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia