We're here for vacation, staying in Seminole Heights at an Airbnb. I looked up this restaurant on Yelp. The wife and I were seated right away, which surprised me considering the place looked full. Our waitress, Evette, (was great, btw) soon came by to take our order. The food came shortly thereafter. My wife really enjoyed her omelet plate and I, my Hash and eggs. The grits were outstanding. Really, everything was. This place runs like a well-oiled machine. They serve the entire menu, all day, which is extensive. Highly recommend and we'll be back before we leave town. read more

I've been to this place about twice now and both times were great. The staff is super nice and welcoming and the interior is also very cozy. The food came out pretty quick. Their home style fries never disappoint and their scrambled eggs taste just how you would expect them to. The country fried steak had a good crisp to it and the gravy complemented it well. The bread was also super buttery. Can't go wrong visiting this establishment. read more

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This is very typical American style dinner. Most food are favorites to southern residents. The set up of the restaurant also simple. There some seat at their patio. I have the blackened shrimp pasta. The number of shrimp is not too much. The size of shrimp also small. Tastes just ok. My wife has the Parmesan chicken paste. Her dish is better. Overall. This is an average restaurant. They do have a lot of loyal customers. I can hear they been here before by the their covers with the wait staff. read more

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This is one of the best diners in the Tampa area. The food is consistently great, the service is top notch, and the place is always bustling with friendly and efficient servers. My parents and I all had the apple cinnamon hubcake today. The portion is huge! I took half of mine home. The meal was as scrumptious as it looks, which is amazing. The coffee was hot and delicious too. We'll definitely go back again and again. read more

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Full confession: I've never tried cheese grits. But if I were ever to do it, this is the place!! With bacon this good-you can trust Trip's to take everything to the next level. I stopped in on a Tuesday morning-really hungry for a great breakfast and a new restaurant to add to my rotation. I got both. This is the Seminole Heights location-on Florida Ave, not too far north of Salty Donut. It's in a building that I believe, dates back to the 1920s. It's quaint and charming inside-comfy-with vintage photos on the wall and retro maps and post cards as part of the table tops. There's a very cute counter with stools in the back. And you'll feel like a regular on your first visit, thanks to the servers. They're so welcoming-in this completely laid back kind of way. I loved it. I also enjoyed my meal! I had the egg white omelet-with spinach and feta (I nixed the tomato and onions) and wheat toast. They were also kind enough to make their breakfast potatoes for me without onions. So good! I added a side of bacon and it was divine-well done but not burnt or hard... just yummy. I'd go back just for the bacon! But this is a big menu-I have much more exploring to do. Trip's gets its name from the owners' triplets. (I believe their initials form the logo, but check me on that). There's a private parking lot right by the restaurant. They serve breakfast all day-and I think lunch and dinner all day, too (if I read the front windows correctly). This is a cozy and comfy place to be. I can't wait to come back. read more

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Came by for lunch and opted for the chicken and waffles with coffee. I love the traditional diner vibe this place gives the second I step in, and I also appreciate the wide range of food options on the menu. I was really pleased with the dish. It came with a hearty portion of two pieces of fried chicken breast--nicely browned and crispy on the outside, with meat that was juicy and moist inside. The waffle was light and soft, but overall the plate definitely fed me for a good meal and a half. The interior feels much bigger than it looks from the outside. I came on a Tuesday, and it definitely seemed like a popular local spot, with a lively atmosphere during my visit. I also liked that there are tables, booths, and bar seating options. One note on parking: Google Maps directs you to a turn with just a couple of parking spots, but there's a much larger lot on the other side. I noticed the pies in the fridge near the cashier and they looked really good, but at $7 a slice, I decided to skip one this time. Our server, Alli D, was absolutely lovely--very sweet, checked on us a few times, and made sure we felt well taken care of. read more

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Solid. Great food and friendly attentive service. Neighboor hood is a bit sketch but I would return. I recommend it.

Love that places like this exist. Takes you back in time every time you visit. This diner even has the floor and bar stool seating that reminds you of the 50's and 60's. You'll see people eating here that have probably been doing so for the past 50 years. On the wall near the entrance are pics of the different restaurants this has been over the years. Our table had an old brochure of Hillsborough State Park and old post cards of Tampa Bay from the 60's. My Trip's TRIPLE club was very tasty and loaded with goodness that was finger looking good. I had it on sourdough and it was toasted. I'd give it a 4.5/5. My friend tried the hamburger with honey BBQ and Gouda cheese with bacon. Perfectly cooked. 5/5. Both of us wolfed the sweet potato fries, a 99 cent upgrade. These were excellent. Service is quick. Wish they had the chef ding a bell when food comes out or at least reminds the wait staff when food has been sitting in the pass-through for a few minutes. Not a big deal because our waitress made sure the burger was cooked exactly how it was ordered. Also friendly. Plenty of parking in the main lot on the south side of the building, which is good because many restaurants in this area of town are limited in this department. They also have outside seating, but I've never sat there. Plenty of booths and tables inside, along with the barstools for service in front of the chef. Desserts are very fairly priced. Like a root beer float for $3.99 in September 2025. Various pies and cookies with several flavors of ice cream available. Such a great trip back in time! Prices are affordable for the whole family to eat without breaking the bank. read more

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Look nowhere else. This is the only diner to go to in Tampa efficient great service great food. read more

Trip's Diner - Tampa - Best Diner EVER! - Diners Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Service 5/5: friendly staff, refilled our water, checked up on us, got our food really quickly Ambiance 5/5: clean breakfast diner vibes, veg homey. Food 5/5: the food here is always good. I got my chicken biscuit that was nice and juicy. Crispy breading however the breading doesn't really stick on the chicken, but I don't care. I just pick it up and put on the chicken eat it. Sausage gravy is delicious here. Nice and creamy and well season. The biscuit is OK it's a little bit on the dryer side. But there's some sausage gravy on it is great. Homemade fried typically done very well here when I asked for them well done this visit. It wasn't well done as I usually like it. But but typically it's done the way I like it. The shrimp and grits were also great. The shrimp was seasoned well cooked perfectly. The grits were nice and buttery. My only input would be to have the cheese melted on. I have the cheese crumbled on top, but it never really melted in. It'd be much better if it was actually melted onto the grits. Otherwise, everything is great. read more

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Classic diner energy, open all day, prices fair, service friendly, easy parking Get an omelet if you're hungry and not sure what you want A lotta hype around shrimp grits but I can't do with mushy stuff lol read more

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I've been here plenty of times over the years and the experience today was no different than any other experience I've had - a great one! Our server was Gretta - she was attentive and friendly. All of our orders came out correct (there were 6 of us). All the food that I had was delicious and everything everyone else had was no different. We received our food within 10-15 minutes of ordering--a bit longer than I usually like to wait, but by no means something to complain about, especially considering it was about as busy as it gets. I got the Meatloaf with 2 sides: Mashed Potatoes w/ Brown Gravy and Collard Greens and my drink was a Coke. My meal was just over $20 after tip, a fair price for the portions. Overall, always a great dining experience here. A decent sized place with the local diner feel. I've always loved the little pieces of history within each table (which can sort of be seen in my photo) in the form of old Tampa news articles, photos, maps, etc... I highly recommend to anyone looking for a casual breakfast, lunch or dinner! read more

Trip's Diner - Tampa - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/ Brown Gravy, Collard Greens and toast with garlic butter. - Diners Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Went to this place as my second option after my first option was closed. And don't regret a thing. The parking at this place is super limited so take that into account, and Sunday is a busy day especially around 9-10 am which is when I showed up. Got a takeout order consisting of the BST Benedict with a side of biscuit and gravy and everything about this meal was amazing. The BST Benedict consisted of two poached eggs which were soft poached to perfection even after being in a to go box for 20 minutes. The fried green tomatoes were KFC style fried instead of your regular fried which was a great surprise on top of spinach greens. The side of home fries was also scrumptious, and the biscuit and sausage gravy was fluffy and buttery, the gravy was well seasoned and creamy not runny with good bits of sausage within. Would definitely come to this place again and I recommend this spot highly if you're looking for a good breakfast place. Just order take out instead of dine in because of how busy it is on a Sunday. read more

3 menu items that will get me into any establishment: catfish, grits, fried green tomatoes. Trips has all 3 and all 3 were amazing. The price point is perfect. Trips isn't one for the flare, they're just in it for the authentic good food and you can tell that. They keep things simple, delicious and cost effective and that's why that parking lot is always packed! read more

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Ate breakfast this morning at our fav spot with our favorite waitress, Yvette and it was yummy and usual. Coffee is good and the omelette was as well! Competitive to get in on the weekends - but we were successful today! read more

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I always have a such a good experience at Trip's Diner! It gives that classic neighborhood diner feel but with food that tastes way better than your average spot. It's always busy when I go, but they keep that friendly upbeat vibe the whole time. My meal came out hot, fresh, and seasoned just right. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and everything just feels comforting, like the kind of breakfast or lunch you look forward to all week. read more

The service was top.notch along with the ambiance. The place is.very cozy inside. My sister suggested this place. I was not to.pleased with the.food, it was ok ok. I had bacon(was.crispy & good), eggs. Grits(did not care for), pancake(huge) was alright. read more

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Found this place on TikTok and absolutely loved it! We came on a weekend and didn't have to wait at all. The service was great from start to finish, and the food was amazing. I had the chicken and biscuit with gravy, and the "mini" pancake was huge! The inside was super clean and welcoming. Overall, such a great breakfast spot and I can't wait to come back! read more

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I'm full but I had to get something since I came here to edit footage. So pie. Love me some pie. Peanut butter pie aka Reese's pie is the best according to the waitress. See below. I don't think I need to explain. read more

Trip's Diner - Tampa - Peanut butter pie - Diners Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Huge omelettes. Enormous pancakes. You won't leave here hungry. Prices are reasonable. Our server was friendly but we did have to wait a while for a table. Not a surprise for a weekend breakfast. Seating at the bar is first come first served but it was also full. Trips gives cozy old school diner vibes. It felt really comfortable on a cold morning. read more

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Service was good and food was typical diner fare. Big portions and diner tasty. Nothing overly special just good diner fare. read more

One word: wow! I went to Trip's for the first time in July 2026 and had a wonderful dining experience with our server Trevor. The food was delicious- definitely elevated breakfast fare, but still very affordable. And Trever was a 5 star waiter- he was super friendly, attentive, and kind from start to finish. We also had a very nice manager come to check on us, which is always appreciated. Highly recommend, and I can't wait to visit again! read more

Coming to the diner -wasn't expecting anything less then a breakfast meal - then we had Skyler as our server- she did an amazing job - along with the meal was 5/5 thanks again ! read more

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This is my newest favorite restaurant! Trip's diner is #1 just after 1 visit yesterday, celebrating my 81st Birthday with my friend, Shirley! I had their fabulous Shrimp & Grits & small order of their amazing Fried Green Tomatoes! I was completely blown away! There's a party is still going on in my mouth I also took home a Rueben sandwich, large order of FGT + a slice of key lime pie! Megan our waiter was excellent & prices were very reasonable, although the slice of pie was quite small for the price! I strongly recommend Trip's Diner! Can't wait for my next visit! Plan on exploring the very lovely menu! So many options to choose from! I'm in LOVE with this pkace read more

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Trip's is right in our neighborhood and a great spot! The servers are fantastic and the food is great. It's exactly as it's advertised and not "gross diner food" - it's American home cooking. Sometimes it can get a little busy and the service may be a little slow, but it's understandable and still worth visiting. Get the giant pancake!! read more

Catching up with a friend and had the tastiest Chicken Sandwich! Had a wonderful experience at the outside seating and the service was A1 and wonderful ambiance. Def recommend read more

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Homestyle diner. I say old-fashioned but I mean 1970s. The decor, the ambiance, screams 60-70s but the menu prices are keeping pace with modern trends. $15 breakfast. Not an everyday event, It's the quantity and quality of the food and staff that make it all worthwhile. read more

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Everything but the chocolate chip pancake was great. It was only 3.99 so I guess I can't complain but it was dry and burnt. The service was very friendly and quick. It was slightly crowded but we only waited 5-10 minutes to be seated on a Sunday at noon. read more

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So there is so much I can say but this place was amazing . The staff here were really friendly. The have plenty of seating but they do get really packed. The food was Aaahhhmazing and delicious.Their loaded grits are a must try and their fried green tomatoes. My kids had the hubcap pancakes and when I tell you filling ! Bring family, friends or just come solo. Definitely a place to come back to. read more

The food was absolutely incredible as well as service. Only complaint is the wait was quite heavy with a slight lack of seating.

I love Trip's! Their breakfasts are spot on. They are served up fresh and piping hot. Our server checked in often, refilling drinks, etc. Friendly and attentive. Prices are very good. I enjoy the old time Tampa photos and local flavor. A gem for Seminole Heights. read more

We come here frequently with a medium size party and the food is always wonderful and cheaply priced. Brittney gives great service each and every time! read more

Great food-see menu on line The service is fantastic. People are always knowledgeable about the menu. It's a great place for food to be enjoyed. read more

This is the best breakfast I've had in Tampa Bay Area! The chicken and biscuit and grits were so good I'm still thinking about it. I love that there's no wait on the weekdays but the weekends be prepared to wait. read more

When the parking lot AND the overflow parking is packed, you know it's got to be good! Worth the short wait for a table on a Saturday morning. The service was so good and friendly, the serving sizes large and the food, GREAT! read more

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Love. The end. Seriously, wonderful old diner in the neighborhood. Great breakfasts, reasonably priced, fast and friendly service!

One of those places you might have nonchalantly missed, having driven right on by. For years. That'd be me. But, I put a stop to that nonsense on Tuesday! Made plans to meet my son and take him there for lunch. Inside, it is much larger than I'd imagined. Very roomy. Diner on steroids atmosphere. Nice sized menu. Definitely doable finding something to please your palate. My boy got breakfast basics. Eggs, hash browns etc with a luscious hollandaise sauce drizzled o'er it. His smile said it all. Yum. I got the Breakfast Cuban. As much as I love a traditional Cuban sandwich, I was pleasantly surprised at this variation on a theme. VERY nice bunch of flavors pressed into that crunch. Service was excellent! Kind and accommodating. And check out those chocolate chips while you're cashing out! We had a great trip! read more

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Very friendly and efficient service on our first visit (but not good at all on our second visit). Clean without smelling like cleaner. Old fashioned tile floors for ambiance (see in pic). Comfy booths. One of the best Cobb Salads I have ever had. I also had half of a BST sandwich that had a hot, freshly fried green tomato on it, and it was amazing even though they forgot the bacon. The only thing not up to the standard of everything else was the coffee which tasted burnt on our first visit. The coffee was fresher on our second visit, but I was never offered a refill. If there is anything a diner should get consistently right, it's the coffee and coffee service. read more

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I think Trip's is the best diner in Tampa. All of the food, breakfast or lunch is first rate. Only one gripe. I would eat breakfast more often there if they had shredded hash browns instead of those lame home fries. read more

5 stars because the food, environment & customer service is top notch on the beautiful Sunday that I went with my family. The service is always great, the food tasty and the dessert section is always filled with sweet and savory treats for before or after your meal! A Tampa staple. Every time I visit i want to go there first. read more

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