Buffet is not open but the service was excellent! The portions for kids meal is good! They also…read moresell sliced cake. I didn't ask if they have different throughoit the week , they had carrot and strawberry cake! Very good!!!

We just moved to the area from NJ and we're excited to find a classic diner. Sadly we were…read moredisappointed. The server was wonderful, especially considering she was cashier, server, and food runner. We waited over 30 minutes for our food - an omelet, sausage, and home fries and toast for one of us and 2 eggs over easy with bacon and homefries with biscuit for the other. When it arrived we got a runny egg omelet, hard burnt sausage, two well done eggs and biscuit was a bit dry. The potatoes and bacon were the only items that were good. Oh well, still on the hunt for a good diner I guess.

My mom is a hard customer to please and needless to say she cleaned her plate!! I'm ecstatic!! I…read morefound a place my whole family can enjoy!! It's Veteran owned--- yay. Military brat here!! My Dad loved his sea diver mahi fish sandwich, mom got shrimp tacos and I enjoyed the fish tacos. The sweet potato fries are the best we've had in a long while!! Hot crispy and best of all non greasy. We demolished the Brussels sprouts appetizer-- sweet and spicy roasted deliciousness. I want to come back with my sister just to have drinks and "girls night"

I should have paid more attention to the reviews being more about lunch and beyond. Hopes to avoid…read moreCracker Barrel and support local while in town. We went for a Sunday morning breakfast and should have known by the empty parking lot that there may have been a better choice. We were greeted by a very friendly and funny server Molly. We ordered an Anchor breakfast plate and biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs that came with a fruit cup. The coffee came first and had dried food stuck to the side of the mug. The coffee itself was very watery and I didn't drink it. For reference I am not a coffee snob and am very happy with coffee from DD or Starbs. This was good not diner coffee. My husband, from the South thought the biscuits and gravy were tasty. I did not care for the biscuit which crumbled and fell apart . It was mediocre in taste. The eggs and corned beef hash were good. Also of note were the dirty sticky salt and pepper shakers on the table and a mom with 2 toddlers was told she have to put their sippy cups back in the car. Overall pretty disappointing.

Great environment, with great staff. My girlfriend and I walked in and were immediately greeted…read morewith kindness. The food and coffee was delicious. I recommend the omelette but a sweet treat of waffles is never a bad choice.

Some friends and I were in Aberdeen and decided to stop by for brunch. This place was hopping, but…read morewe only had to wait maybe two minutes for a table to be cleared. I ordered one of the make your own omelets and chose ham, cheese, and green peppers, plus a side of grits and a biscuit. I'd say it took probably 15 minutes for our food to come out. Unfortunately, I was given the wrong omelet. The hostess noticed and caught it right when I was looking up to call her. She had the correct one in her hand, so no biggie. The food was good! A lot to eat. While NC was in an extreme heat wave, it was pretty warm inside. Not sure if their AC was not keeping up well or what.

My wife and I had lunch here today and everything about it was excellent: service, food…read morerecommendations, ordering, speedy food service, food quality and quantity, price (by 2026 standards) etc. I had the bbq bacon cheeseburger with fries and my wife had the shrimp and grits. Both were excellent. We will dine here again.

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.

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.

Ordered crab cakes Benedict with hash browns. Hash browns…read morewere greasy and mushy English muffin was over toasted to black Crab cakes were good. Italian chicken feast with marinara - had no flavor other than tomato Chicken was bland no seasoning. Cheeseburger- was just ok. Fries were just ok. Waitress was awesome. Place was nice with that diner ambiance

Stopped by for breakfast on a Saturday morning while traveling through. It was packed with what…read moreappeared to be groups of locals. A table was quickly cleaned for us and our drink order taken almost immediately. Food tasted like it was cooked at home. Service was excellent, especially given the crowd. Prices were very reasonable. I will definitely go back the next time we're traveling through.

Don't go there to be waited on in a hurry or expect anyone to come back to check on yaread more

Took my wife and two of our kids here for lunch. I'm writing this review from the toilet - 6th trip…read moreto the bathroom since coming home. One of my sons has been affected the same way, we didn't eat the same thing. Server prioritized others ahead of us (waited about 10 mins to be asked for a drink order, meanwhile filling a drink order for 4 cops who came in 10 minutes after us). Prices looked great, portion size was large but the food itself was a big meh. I asked if they could cook their burgers to temp, got a resounding Yes they can....I asked for a medium burger and it came out well done. I was asked by two people how it was, which I answered "It was ok" - nobody wanted more details. IMHO they have an established base they cater hardest too and they don't extend that service to new customers. Makes the old timers feel great however we'll never be regulars. We won't be back. I get supporting those who support you, but that's hardly a long term sustainable model. Hope you're ready for when those folks dwindle off. They'll be lost in new customers acquisition and won't understand it. Enjoy it while you can. Atmosphere was great. Very disappointed it didn't meet expectations.

Always come for breakfast when I am in town. Food is always great. The breakfast potato's are…read moreparticularly good. Nice atmosphere

This place is a cornerstone of Goldsboro. No need to look further - if you want breakfast this is…read morethe spot. You're welcome.

It is great diner food! The servers are super sweet and kind. It can be a little overcrowded with…read morepeople shuffling around to make room and tables a little too close together. That aside Kathy's Kitchen is great!

Cute little local diner with that classic mom-and-pop feel. The pancakes are the star--super…read morefluffy, warm, and exactly what you want from a classic breakfast spot. The line can get pretty long, especially when they're busy. There's not a lot of space in the waiting area, but they do text when your table is ready. Simple, cozy, and a solid neighborhood breakfast spot!

Busy enough on a Saturday that we waited 45mins for two people. I don't mind a wait but it was not…read morethat good, just super average with an okay price. I knocked a whole star cause the biscuits and gravy was sub par- it had like a sour after flavor that both my husband and I tasted, weird. Polite service!

Much like a typical diner in America the service is fast and the wait staff knows their stuff! The…read morerestaurant is always clean even as busy as it is. The food, well let's just say that I rarely come upon a menu that I plan other visits just to plow through the menu. I'm literal about planning additional visits to sample items not on the menu. Like I said, very few menus are that good that I would plan a second visit, but this place deserves multiple visits just to find my favorite menu item! God help me!

This is our first time back at the Kettle since returning to OC last September and it is just as I…read moreremember: tasty, down home cooking and friendly folks. I asked our very helpful and sweet server Jersey if she had only 2 choices with one being chicken fried chicken or the daily special Taco Salad, which would she go with and she said the taco salad. So, that's what I ordered. It was very tasty, loaded with 2 types of cheese a side of Jalapeño (which I gave to hubby) alot of fresh tomatoes and lettuce, a side of salsa and sour cream served in a somewhat crispy tortilla shell. And the shell is the only reason for a 4 star vs 5, the shell wasn't as light and crispy as I like it. It tasted as if they fried it several hours ago and honestly, I get why they did it that way as it saves time but the shell just left me disappointed. Hubby ordered a patty melt with fries. We came into town to scope out the Jacksonville Landing for future bass fishing mornings and when I told him we were stopping in here for lunch he already knew he was having the melt. I mean, he thought about it for 90 minutes lol. I've had their melts before and it is yummy. I think though the fries were the star on his plate. They were crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside and topped with something akin to Old Bay Seasoning. And they were HOT! Y'all, i mean, they're only fries but rhey were PERFECT! I am seriously alreasy looking forward to our 1st fishing adventure just so we can have lunch at the Kettle once we've caught all the bass. Jersey was quite attentive, but not hovering and warm friendly like only you'll find in the south. Oh, bestie told me to get the chocolate torte because she said, literally, "it's life altering." However, I forgot to so, just another thing for me to enjoy after our initial fishing trip. In some ways, you can go home again.