Virginia Diner

My friends and I absolutely demolished our plates. We came in hungry and the food and portions had…read moreus leaving satisfied. All of our eggs were cooked to perfection, the hash browns had the perfect crisp, and most notably - their fries?! That crunch and potato/batter ratio was chef's kiss! Note: you can sub the salad for fruits which we both did for our Benedicts, pic not shown I would love to give this place 5 stars, but unfortunately, the service was quite slow. I ran out of water so I tried to catch the eye of every single staff member there, raising my hand, and absolutely no one looked my way. Our server eventually brought food to the table next to us so I was able to flag her down. Other than that, the place was cute and I'd come again!

2 out of 3 isn't bad, but it's not great, either…read more Like other diners here in NYC and elsewhere, Carnegie has a huge menu and serves generous portions at appropriate prices. For example, yesterday, I had their Peter's Special, a sandwich made from 1/2 lb of pastrami and 1/2 lb of corned beef. Except that it's not "a" sandwich, but three, all on delicious rye bread, each with its own pickle, and a small helping of slaw, sauerkraut, and a major pile of salad. It was my lunch yesterday; the remaining two sandwiches are my lunch today and tomorrow. That's three meals for $30, which, to me, is a reasonable price. The problem was that the more they do to create the food, the less flavorful it is. For example, on another recent visit, I had their Country Style Omelet. Again, it was huge and contained everything that goes into a great omelet. Except, there wasn't a lot of flavor. And that seems to be the theme. I grabbed a slice of their 24-layer cake and, again, big but not much taste beyond sweetness. If you crave a lot of food, then this might be the spot for you. However, if you prefer less and more, smaller portions with better, more nuanced flavor, then maybe try one of the other nearby restaurants.

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Tiramisu

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They don't server Heinz, or even Hunts ketchup, a minus!

Warrior Cafe Post 176

4.6(73 reviews)

125.1 mi

The cafe is a small quaint dining experience. We come for breakfast on Sundays. Service is quick,…read morefood is hot and good.

This is my go to for a nice homestyle breakfast or meal. It feels like being in someone's kitchen,…read moresometimes there is a thrift sale going on next door. You can get a decent meal for what it should be, not these ridiculous prices charged at other restaurants. This is no frills with hospitality, quick service and you can chat and have a nice visit with friends. Plenty of parking. + ATM + parking (handicap accessible) + reasonable prices + good food and portions + service

The Short Stack: 2 eggs.sausage patty, 2 pancakes. The biscuits & gravy, side of bacon are ala carte. All +-$18.00. Yum.

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Juke Box Diner - Annandale

3.4(274 reviews)

128.9 mi

I'd been wanting to try Juke Box for a few years so while in the area recently, I finally gave it a…read moretry. I had a good breakfast here and would come back. I'm betting this is a family owned business. Service was great. I came late on a weekday morning and Juke Box was not super busy so I was seated immediately. I went with my default diner breakfast, country-fried steak, toast and eggs with hash browns. While not necessarily part of my default diner breakfast, I also ordered an Oreo shake to satisfy a craving for something sweet and cold. My order was filled quickly and correctly. The country-fried steak and eggs was satisfactory and the whipped cream and cherry topped Oreo shake was excellent. In short, I like Juke Box Diner.

I want the coffee to be stronger. I want the onions cooked…read moremore. I want the biscuit moister. It's fine for a straightforward breakfast, but the diner experience is more manufactured than authentic.

132.6 mi•Falls Church City

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9/27/25 The Original Reuben

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Interior view.

Harvey's

4.2(177 reviews)

Harvey's was great! I met Harvey. He is a wine connoisseur. He recommended the best white burgundy…read moreI've ever had! I should've taken a picture of the bottle!! they accommodated a party of six with two small children with grace. The food was good. The service was great.

Harvey's was definitely smaller than I expected, but it had a cool little neighborhood feel to it…read more It honestly reminded me a little of what you would find in Austin. They even had Austin Eastciders, so that immediately caught my attention. It also seemed like the owner was there and actively involved in running the restaurant, which I always appreciate seeing. Our server was super nice and my boyfriend enjoyed what he ordered, but unfortunately, my burger was just not good. I had pretty high hopes based on the ratings, but the flavor was weird all around and the bun was hard, which made it difficult to even eat. I really wanted to like it more because the atmosphere and service were both good, but the food just missed the mark for me personally. I'd still say it's worth trying at least once, especially since my boyfriend liked his meal, but I personally probably wouldn't return.

"Little City" breakfast sandwich on a biscuit, 6/20/2023

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Smith & Clarkson's Cafe

4.4(128 reviews)

126.5 mi

So glad I found here. Decently priced and good food and service. The Newyork with white bread was…read morefantastic. Also really really good waffle, I ordered to do but I'm sure it would have been even better there.

Had the western breakfast burrito and it was on a busy Sunday morning. They quoted me 15 mins and…read morewere spot on with their delivery. Everyone was very nice and the restaurant was warm and welcoming.

Stack of blueberry pancakes

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Rooster's Club

Best Buns Bakery & Burgers

4.2(216 reviews)

125.5 mi

Hands down the BEST Avocado toast & brown sugar shaken espresso!…read more I also picked up my fav raisin and fruit danishes for later. I might have to come back tomorrow for another avocado toast!! Always service with a smile...clean & consistent!! Happy Yelping!

Came by for breakfast this morning. The honey chicken biscuit is AMAZING! Think CFA but wayyyy…read morebetter. The biscuit was so moist and not dry at all. I just wish there was a bigger piece of chicken. They do serve Starbucks coffee here, but they also have some fun flavors to add to it like brown sugar! Service was quick, which is exactly what I needed since I was picking up breakfast before heading into work. The star of the show was the English toffee cookie. I ordered one so I could have it as a little dessert for lunch later and it was incredible. I could eat 87 of those cookies.

Locally sourced ingredients

The view from the front door.

Ginger Crinkle cookie

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A Monkey Bread roll

Silver Diner

The food and wine selections were good my friends ordered New! Tuna Poke Bowl which looked…read moredelicious, Southwest Turkey with fries, Veg New! Beyond Meat Ciabatta Smash Burger in lettuce wrap with side salad, and Lemony Chickpea Hummus & Cauliflower Pita. All looked good and everyone loved it. But the pita did not taste like cauliflower at all, just bread. The place was packed but 3 different staff came out to explain that they had changed vendors for the pita and it is vegan, gluten free and cauliflower. It's a nice diner with quick and clean service.

We loved this place! Excellent food and excellent service! Old fashioned diner atmosphere but with…read morehealthy delicious food options. I ordered off of a seasonal insert menu that had a fresh vegetarian angel hair pasta dish, and I was able to add grilled shrimp to it. We all enjoyed our meals and our drinks. Highly recommend you give this place a try--especially if you are staying at the Homewood Suites Hotel, since you are able to walk across the parking lot to go here.

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Van Dorn Diner

3.9(364 reviews)

127.2 mi

Hidden gem in a shopping center that you wouldn't expect to have…read more I've been in the area for decades and never knew this place existed. I ordered for pickup and to my surprise, everything was ready (despite the system through here and GH not being accurate at all). Inside, the tables were packed and there was a line. It looked like everyone was eating breakfast around noon still. I ended up getting a Philly Sub and Quesadilla. Everything was fresh and not super greasy or soaked in oil. Highly recommended if you are at the shopping center and want to try something different. UPDATE: Came in here for breakfast on a Saturday and it's packed. Service is quick. Food is better than IHOP. Now I know why there is a line to get in here on the weekend. 4.5 STARS!

Cute, old-school local diner! I love the outdoor patio and the interior is a blast from the past…read more Started off with the Dulce de Leche y Banana French Toast. Really thick and yummy bread, but I think it was more Caramel than Dulce de Leche (if you catch muy drift). Then, we shared the Mexican Breakfast and Traditional Benedict. Really loved the hash browns! Both were flavorful, but a bit pricey for a diner. The hollandaise sauce was an interesting texture... kind of like grits? Never seen that before, but it was pretty tasty. Service was great! Nice place for brunch with friends or family.

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I like the theme :)

Silverado

4.1(643 reviews)

129.0 mi

I never have a bad meal here and that includes all the aspects from the staff to the food to the…read moreservice! We always get the salsa and chips as this is the only great American restaurant that offers it and it is the BEST! Of course we also get an order of the Ozzie rolls-can't go wrong with those either! We ended up getting two of our favorites, the drunk ribeye and the Monterey salad with spiced pecans! Both came out perfectly prepared and was yummy as usual. Service was great from everyone we encountered and even the manager made the rounds to make sure everything was good with our experience.

The GAR are consistent. They know my love for "Ozzie rolls" and I can find them at almost every…read moreGAR. Silverado was the choice for my special friend. So I got a group together for a fun lunch. It's been almost a decade since I've been to this GAR location. It did not disappoint. Our server was awesome! She was attentive and listen to our many requests. The staff worked as a team. She brought our birthday guy a birthday treat that was very generous. The food was so delicious, as expected. I had the lunch chicken fajitas as these are not available at most GAR. It was all protein and onions. No bell peppers and I was so glad. The flour tortillas are so fresh. My one gripe is they charged an extra .50 for an extra cup of pico de gallo. Overall it was a very nice dining experience. For those in that area, I'd definitely recommend Silverado.

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Bob & Edith's Diner - Springfield

3.5(516 reviews)

125.4 mi

I am a regular here; and with each visit comes a different experience. Overall, the good quality…read moreis good. However, its preparation and service depends on staff. As such today's visit went exceptionally well although it could have been just OK. Thanks to Hyme, I enjoyed real fried chicken with my waffle instead of chicken tenders. The display with the Daily Specials matters. After selecting from the menu, I then saw what I really wanted as a special item; and the manager, Hyme, quickly changed my order. See for your self...

Bob & Edith's Diner is a great breakfast place for those who don't have to worry about them closing…read morebecause they never do. Literally. The place is 24/7 and it is a big plus for those who can't find anything around Springfield when it's late. When it's late night, it can be kind of rough when it's packed with people coming from the bar next door or just a sudden group of hungry people wanting their breakfast fix. Like any breakfast places, it's quick, it's cheap, and affordable at a reasonable price. I went with what was comfort for me; Country Fried Steak with Scrambled Eggs and Hash Browns with White Toast. The sausage gravy that the used on the Country Fried Steak? It elevates it to a whole new level. Eggs tasted buttery, and Hash Browns crispy with a nice side of grease coming to it. I can't really complain because this is something I eat once in a while but it's my guilty pleasure. Overall, you can't go wrong with Bob & Edith's. They are just open at any time and you are rest assured that your breakfast will be good as mine.

Counter seating and an open kitchen.

Steak omelet with hash browns

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Steve L.

11 years ago

A few day ago i flew my small plane and landed in a town called Wakefield,Va . My friend called Virginia diner for a ride I never ate there before but my friend talks about it all the time how good the food. But never said how good my ride will be to the Virginia Diner .I am American Vet i fought in the Vietnam War and i got into a truck and met another Navy Vet on that short ride to the diner and he spoke very highly of the restaurant and the people there he started telling me a little history about the diner and about him. When we arrived to the restaurant he told us we would be taking care of .We was seated by a well manner hostess with a smile . There was one thing wrong we had a waitress that was rude her name was Sheila or something like that she was to busy talking and laughing with the other table must been someone she knew cause she stayed there for awhile. The food came out and it was some GOOD FOOD . The diver came and check on us to see how was every thing and told us he will be there ride back just let the hostess know when we are ready. Well the time came to go we told the hostess to tell our driver we was ready to go she smile and said ok. The driver came and ask us did want to try some of the peanuts we said no thank you and he said that they were delicious so i bought a few kind that he recommend and the hostess was still smiling at us and so was he . On the ride back i ask how long he been driving for the company he said he is the Kitchen Manager and then said the hostess was the other Manager she laugh because i was you thought i was the driver.When i exit the truck i wanted to leave him a tip he said no that we are brother of the sea and he want take it. The reason i am writing i left him my navy crows that i had on my hat want tell him and the hostess thank you and i hope he see my crows i left for him i will for sure be back on my family vacation . Thank You Steve (your brother of the sea) read more

Donna W.

7 years ago

I honestly shouldn't give even one star! We visited the VA Diner on Thursday, 7-11-19 around 4 pm. There were very few other patrons in the restaurant. We waited 15 minutes at least for Jevon, our waitress to come to the table. Forget about welcoming us. No friendly personnel in this restaurant. We had a chef's salad and the ham biscuit platter. The chef's salad had a big hunk of turkey or chicken on top, not prepared as a salad just "dump in a bowl". The ham biscuits were totally sad. The first one opened up and there was a BIG piece of fat on top of the ham. The ham was not sliced but looked like scraps wiped off the cutting board. We have been to the Diner many times and have watched the food and service both drop to an unacceptable level. It was evident that the kitchen was working one order at a time, sending it out and then starting the next order. Our salad and ham biscuit platter took 35 minutes from order to delivery. Another 15 minutes to get desert. Very slow service all the way around. What happens when there is a crowd which I can only imagine happens because they continue to trade on the name. Again evident by playing continually the Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives segment that was filmed at the Diner how many years ago. Mr. Galloway was still alive. Is it 10-15 years old? We had hoped for changes for the better when Mrs. Galloway sold the restaurant in early 2019 but the only changes evident are worse food and even worse service. We will not be back. read more

Steve W.

9 years ago

wow i gave this place another try from the last time i ate here i am very disappointed in what i see here. this place look real dark and like no one care any more the food was great but the attitude of the staff is depressing and sad . I heard that they are under new management so i ask to speak with the manager and was told she was coming i waited on the manager and no one showed but my waitress came and told me that the manager. So my waitress then went to the manager {older white lady ) and the way she look at her i understand why this place is dark, this use to be a good place to come but but me or my bike club will not be coming back here until it return to its glory days. i feel sad for this place to say it use to be on t.v read more

Allen P.

122

1 year ago

Let's get real for a moment: this joint is a classic tourist trap. The peanuts? Disappointingly mediocre, especially for the price tag. And the food? It's just average, yet it's priced like we're at Texas Roadhouse! This place clearly knows it's the only game in town on the way to Virginia Beach along that scenic country road. Talk about taking advantage! My services wasn't anything to write home about, so don't be fooled! Treat yourself instead to a meal at Wendy's! They offer a buffet that leaves much to be desired, looking like it had seen better days hours ago. Naturally, the delectable favorites like collard greens and mac 'n' cheese were nowhere in sight, and the chicken? Let's just say it resembled a dried-up vagina read more

Lena W.

11 years ago

I went to the Virginia Diner a couple of days ago for the second time and the food was outstanding. My waitress(Ms. Patricia) was anything but AMAZING. Her customer service skills were above average. She is a very attentive and has a positive vibe all around her. I asked her who was it that prepared my food because it was delicious and she told me that Ms. Rose had cooked it. So I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Patricia for outstanding customer service skills and making me feel like a part of the family when I come down to eat and to Ms. Rose for preparing an excellent meal. read more

Rosanne H.

11 years ago

We both really enjoyed the food and the ambiance at this fun restaurant. It was very busy but we had very good service and good food. I had the pulled pork, which was delicious, and my husband had a fish sandwich, which was huge and good. read more

Mason T.

1 year ago

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Andrea W.

142

6 years ago

Shelby and Chris provided the best customer service that I've had in a long time. I hadn't been to the diner in years and today's experience was exceptional! read more

Aubry B.

11 years ago

they serve ham and they told me they was out! like what else you even serve.no stars.not one.im mad.

Tanya W.

6 years ago

Great meal and wonderful service by Yvonne!!! Fried chicken and mac n cheese is awesome!!!

Carol M.

8 years ago

Over priced for what you get.food is not bad it's ok . I would not go back. Service is ok.

Dede W.

3 years ago

Couldn't get seated. Wash person said the other person will seat you. No one did. We left.

Brittany L.

15 years ago

dont care for the speed of service or personality of the employees

Mary J.

6 years ago

Great food and atmosphere and JeVonne rocks!

Paul D.

15 years ago

Very good, but don't get the oysters.

Nicholas R.

6 years ago

The fried chicken was splendid.

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