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Barnside Diner

3.4 (482 reviews)
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Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Breakfast Sampler
Ryan G.

Well...well...well you may be here seeing the overall rating then seeing my rating. Let me preface this review by stating I am a Waffle House person through and through born and raised, so when it comes to short-order breakfast its about taste compared to price and since I've been in Alexandria, VA although it isn't close to WH its by far the closest I've been to a WH in this area. My wife and I finally decided to ignore the reviews and just try it for ourselves we wanted a cheap, fast, greasy spoon breakfast and Barnside with its classic style diner look on the inside delivers that. The sampler you can't go wrong with and can share it you get so much! Three meats, eggs, hashbrowns and pancakes for less than $20 pretax. You can't beat that and there is a lot of places that doesn't do that and over charges...*ahem Table Talk -_-* The only part that was a letdown was we had to get the waffle standalone. Next time I'm going to ask can I get it with the sampler for an upcharge. Although the pancakes weren't terrible being included, the waffle was far superior. I knew it wasn't going to be a WH waffle, but it passed...I'd get it again. Another thing we noticed but again was fine to us is that they use pre-cooked Hormel bacon. I didn't mind it, but I wish they just cook fresh bacon. The grits were a no-go watery and just not good so skip those, which bring me to service. We sat at the bar and was greeting warmly by everyone, our server was so nice, and as foodies you know that goes a long way, especially if the food is the middle of the road. Our server was nice enough to take off the grits which we didn't expect, but she was attentive to us barely touching it. Being that there are no Waffle Houses in NOVA, and I'm not going to Dumfries, VA to get to one or the fact that I'll never step foot in a Bob & Edith's again my quest for the best non bougie short order breakfast spot, with the charm and hint of Waffle House "aesthetics" lol will continue but Barnside is number 1 for the time being.

Sausage & Gravy Over Biscuits
Adam A.

This will be one of my breakfast "go to's"! Huge menu, very tasty, and friendly service. My coffee cup was never empty! Great place. Get there early as it gets busy!

Eggs, chicken fingers, and a waffle.
Francine M.

This diner is so quaint. It's a standalone building with great views, and its own parking. It's almost out of place in this busy area where everything is packed together. The place is warm, clean, and lovely. The menu has typical diner food selections. I enjoyed my breakfast except for the chicken fingers. Although, they were plenty, I did not like the taste.

Kathiana L.

If you're looking for a diner, that the service makes you feel like home. The food is fast, but also delicious and the smell of fresh pancakes and bacon makes you happy look no further because Barnside Diner is for you. I had the chocolate chip pancakes and omelette

a cup of coffee on a counter
Amanda T.

Barnside is always a solid diner for breakfast. The food is good, portions are large and the staff are quick as well as friendly. The vibe is true to diners we grew up with in other states on the east coast. The coffee could be better, but it is standard diner coffee. I wish they had other options like espresso, but regular drip coffee is good enough given the other upsides. I ordered the Humpty Dumpty omelet with a side of wheat toast and my husband ordered the Big 3 Breakfast also with a side of wheat toast. Both dishes were exactly what we were hankering for that morning and plenty filling. The place can get busy, so plan ahead. We came in pretty early on a week day, so no issues with parking or waiting to be seated. Thanks for a good experience, we will be back.

Philly Steak & Cheese Omelette, Banana French Toast w Strawberries
Brian M.

From the moment I walked in I was greeted at the door, (how often do you come across that?), at least 3 caterers throughout my meal checked in on me to see if I needed anything, the food was absolutely Phenomenal, to accompany my glass of water and hot tea I ordered the Philly Steak & Cheese Omelette and the Banana French Toast with strawberries: The steak was cooked to perfection, eggs were eloquent, The French toast was so nice and fluffy and I just love strawberries and bananas lol. The aroma and music added to the ambiance because I was jamming to Adele, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, James Arthur, and more. I think my mouth is watering might go order me some. See ya later.

3 Pancakes with strawberries and banana
Teresa B.

Great value, food and service. Easy access from the bus stop and plenty of parking if you drive.

The best gravy and biscuits!

The very best breakfast in northern Virginia. Excellent friendly service. Lots of friendly locals sitting at the bar.

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We've been to both Carnegie Diners in Midtown Manhattan and like them very much, so we wanted to…read moretry the Carnegie Diner in Vienna. But driving by on weekends, and seeing the crowds bursting out the door, we deferred visiting the Vienna Carnegie Diner. Instead, on our first time, we came midday on a weekday and there weren't that many people and we were seated immediately. Overall, service was fine, though a bit in disarray because we had two different servers ask if we were ready to order. We both ordered the very good Chicken Salad sandwich. It's huge and really makes for two meals. It comes with very decent fries and an excellent side salad that has been drizzled with two different tasty dressings. We saw lentil soup on the menu, and if it's like the lentil soup at the Carnegie Diners in NYC, I highly recommend it. We absolutely will be back.

Entrees are between $15 and $25. Appetizers are not much cheaper. My spouse ordered simple pesto…read morepasta. That's what she ordered. What she received was Sunrise Retirement Home Basil pasta. It was bland and flavorless, lonely and sad. The pesto appeared to be powdered basil mixed with strong olive oil. Sliced cherry tomatoes accompanied the dish for reasons unknown. The nearest roasted pine nuts in this pesto were still on a shelf at the grocery store. I, however, ordered the bowl of chili. As it appears in a photo in the menu. I did not receive a bowl. I received an espresso sized cup of chili for $15.95. And lots of tortilla chips. In all honesty this appetizer should be called "a plate of tortilla chips with a spritzer of chili on the side. Last but not least...there were no $5 dollar shakes on this menu but there was $5 for a bottomless cup of coffee. Too expensive for lunch. Too expensive for dinner. Too expensive for breakfast. Service was fantastic. The wait staff there is the best in the area.

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Great Food, Vine & Customer Service!…read more I stopped in here for a quick bite with a friend before heading to an eye doctor appointment next door. I must say I really like the vibe of this place. Beeline Diner is one of diners that are retro-cool and has a neighborhood feel to it. It's very popular with the locals and folks that live around the area. I couldn't help but noticed how friendly the staff was and seemed to know their regular patrons. That's a great plus, in my book. The menu is loaded with lots of great options and your comfort food classics...including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. On this day, we tried the chicken & waffles and steak omelette. Both more delicious and was served fairly quick! The portions were great too definitely enough food to share. The check was tender, juicy and most of all.....seasoned!! lol The waffles were pretty standard on taste but I would say they fluffy and light. The steak omelette did not disappoint either. It was loaded with sirloin steak, cheese and onions! Every lift of my fork left me with bits of steak bites! My kind of meal for sure!!! The only negative about this dish is that the steak is not made to order or cooked to your preference (I.e. medium, medium rare, well done, etc.). Instead the steak it's already pre-cooked and I was told by the server that it is roughly around, medium-well. That might be okay for some, but I prefer my steak month medium side. Medium-well makes this dish and steak overcooked by the time it's delivered to you. This was the case for me. The sirloin steak was a bit on the tough side...as know as chewy. lol Other than this, I have nothing but great things to say about my first visit to this establishment. The customer service was on point and everyone was so friendly. This!...& the Chicken n' Waffles dish won me over. We left pretty full and satisfied....which was a little disappointing because the desserts in the display cases looked amazing and I really wanted to dive-in on one of them! In all, you can't go wrong with Beeline Diner. The food hits the spot and the price point is great too. I recommend and looking forward to coming back to try some of the other plethora of dishes they serve! :-)

We visited on a Sunday morning. We were immediately greeted and seated upon entering. The staff was…read morevery attentive and courteous. The food came promptly after a very short wait. I had the salmon dish was generally good - the Cajun roasted salmon was well seasoned but the sides on the plate were not. The restaurant is very clean and bright (much bigger than I thought it would be from the outside). $$ There is a free parking lot.

Van Dorn Diner - Turkey bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a biscuit!

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Water is usually what I start with so let me start to where I went to first…read more The bathroom for men was nothing special. Nothing that matches my home throne. *4.0 out of 5* for the mens restroom. I was told women was just the same that day. Now regarding the actual restaurant! Walking in felt normal and I noticed nothing that would make me upset. Walking in I am lucky to get the pancake smell take over :) About the spot. It felt like such a breakfast joint for sure. The vibe was great and the bar made it seem like I would go there for a shake when my wife isn't down for a breakfast lunch. *4.2/5* The mirrors made it feel nice and spacious for me. The food was awesome! It was exactly what I wanted from a place like this. The chicken waffle and bacon is what I want. Cooked well. Not to dry. Not to wet. Not burnt. Not undercooked. Not under cooked. Maybe I was lucked. Much better than IHOP. *4.5/5* for Chicken Waffle with bacon. Very happy. The syrup they use went very will with the food they cooked.Overall I like this breakfast house. It ended up to an average 17 per person for my multiple trips. So do as you will with that.

I love this local diner! I've been here multiple times and the folx there never disappoints! The…read morefood is consistently good, always freshly made and comes out hot. My personal favorites include their Belgian-style waffles and hash browns. The waffles are perfectly crispy and airy and any topping is delicious. The hashbrowns are always hot and crispy, a perfect accompaniment to eggs, bacon, sausage, and usual breakfast foods. The staff here is really nice, friendly, and warm. It really the experience even more special. I always have a bunch of questions about the menu and the servers are always patient and helpful. Lastly, I like that the place is always clean! Sometimes, diners can be divvy or downright dirty, but not Van Dorn Diner.

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