If you have the chance, sit at the counter. It completely changes the experience. The restaurant was packed, but from our seats we had a front-row view of the kitchen. Watching the cooks work was mesmerizing. They moved with incredible speed and precision, almost like watching a perfectly choreographed ballet. What amazed me most was that they hardly spoke to each other, yet every dish came together flawlessly. Every movement had a purpose, and every plate seemed to find its way to the right person without any confusion. Seeing our meal prepared right in front of us made us appreciate it even more. From the first ingredient hitting the pan to the moment it was placed in front of us, the entire process was fascinating. The food was fantastic, but honestly, the performance in the kitchen was just as memorable. If you're planning to eat here, I highly recommend sitting at the counter. It's dinner and a show all at once. read more

Bob & Edith's Diner - French toast and bacon. - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The service was excellent. The diner has a retro feel but the food is timeless. All day breakfast and freshly brewed ice tea is a win in my book! They have parking in the back as street parking is rare and tricky and nobody wants a ticket. You also have the option to eat on the patio or carryout. read more

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Cute diner open 24hours! Great classic food for breakfast/brunch. We got hash browns, eggs, bacon, blueberry pancakes and the blueberry milkshake. Milkshake was too sweet for my liking, but everything else was great. Wish they had more options for the breakfast foods or at least for the pancakes (maybe a fruit cup option even). Service was good since it wasn't busy when we went. Would come again! read more

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Found this place while driving around looking for somewhere to grab breakfast. It was our first time in Virginia, so we had no clue what was around, but we're glad we came across this spot! Super cool little diner with that mom-and-pop feel. The food was good, the service was awesome, and everyone was really nice. Definitely a great random find! read more

Still good food and service. However, it is annoying that they have added a 3% surcharge for using a credit card but had difficulty breaking a $20 when I paid with cash. read more

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This is the cleanest diner I have ever been in. Staff is super friendly. Service is fast and efficient. Breakfast is just simple and delicious. read more

Bob & Edith's Diner - Two Eggs Scrambled & Bacon & Grits. Side of Toast and Two more Eggs Over Easy - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Classic diner right by the Kings St/Old Town Metro. Reminded me of the diners I used to go to in Jersey. Seat yourself at a booth, tables, or bar. We were able to get a booth within 2 minutes of walking in on a Saturday around 11:30am. Fairly quick service. We ordered a Patty Melt which came with fries and Two Eggs & Bacon (which came with hash browns or home fries as well as toast or English muffin). We went with homefries which are shredded with crispiness on the outside. I read other reviews and I agree it is a bit odd that they only butter one slice of toast, so you get one slice saturated in delicious butter, but the other slice is dry. Maybe they think someone will eat it like a sandwich? Overall food was good, a bit greasy. They take credit cards but charge a 3% charge to use them, so recommend cash if you have it. They also have an ATM available. read more

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This Bob & Edith's location is conveniently located for us, and the fact that they have a small lot in the back gives it some extra points! They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day, and it's open 24 hours. Our usual orders are: +the 8 oz. Ribeye Steak dinner - comes with 2 choice sides and a roll; mashed potatoes and corn (if available) are our go-to sides with extra gravy; the roll is always stale and forgettable +their Signature Country Fried Steak - usually opt for the brown gravy; corn, potato salad, and mashed potatoes with gravy are usually the go-to sides; the country fried steak is nicely-fried with a great batter and more on the salty end I have also tried their burger, which is just okay, and wouldn't order again. The brown gravy can be inconsistent, as it could sometimes have an off/chemical-like taste to it. Prices are definitely on the higher/steep end, considering it's a diner. Service is friendly, and the space is extremely bright. There are both tables, booth, and counter seating. The place does get packed random times throughout the day/night, so there may be a bit of a wait. +Signature Country Fried Steak +inconsistent brown gravy +free parking lot in the rear read more

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I had a solid experience at this bright, yet spacious diner. At night, it's impossible to avoid those lights inside. I was the first to arrive, and got seated, as it was fairly empty for Thursday night. After 5 minutes or so, my friends arrived, and we got water. My buddy told me I had to try their burgers, but I decided to go with the biscuits and gravy because it just looked so good and I hadn't had it in a while. Ordering was a breeze, and It didn't take long for the food to come. I was so excited when it arrived, and The taste didn't disappoint at all! I'll be back to try some other things. They had some amazing looking desserts that we almost got, but ultimately decided not to. As others have said, it's the classic diner experience. read more

Went here for brunch early Saturday afternoon. There was no wait and we were starving so that was great. There isn't a whole lot of seating in the dining area so if you're bringing a few people with you try to come early. We parked on a garage area down the street but heard someone mention a parking lot behind the restaurant. Our waitress came out, greeted us quickly and took our orders. I ordered a daily special with blueberry pancakes, turkey sausage and scrambled eggs. It was pretty good for a breakfast spot. The French toast looked pretty good and they also have chocolate chip pancakes. Although it wasn't particularly flavorful, it got the job done and satisfied a breakfast craving. I'd recommend for a quick bite or maybe late at night if you want a diner experience outside of IHOP. I'd give this place another try and get something different. read more

Bob & Edith's Diner - Blueberry pancakes - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Busy, small place. Efficient service. Basic breakfast options are all done well. Veggie omelette, very basic, but done nicely. Potatoes served crispy as requested. They are good about keeping your coffee cup full! read more

Bob & Edith's Diner - Menu - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Bright Diner with cheesesteaks on the breakfast menu. Yes please. Tasty. Coffee kept coming... very diner'esque.

It's not the fanciest, but the food is consistent and you know what you'll get. I love the it's open 24/7, with free parking, and friendly staff. Inside is very well lit. Plenty of seating. To be honest, my go to is the half smoke with extra crispy fries, and they do it right. They always give me a menu but I never look at it because I know exactly what I want. My half smoke. My daughter got a waffle with blueberry compote , wife bacon and eggs, and son steak and cheese sub. We're never disappointed. Again, food is good and the quality is consistent. read more

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Food is delicious and the service is great very friendly cooks . Food is hot and fresh definitely making a stop back read more

Bob & Edith's Diner - Biscuit Homemade Sausage Gravy on Biscuits - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Slower service but to be fair they were completely slammed. Only taking a star off because they don't have a good system for making sure everyone at a table gets all of their food. Pancakes were great and bacon was perfect!!! read more

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Great food! It was busy but that didn't take away from the service. Great experience. Highly recommend read more

Bob & Edith's Diner - Steak Omelet, hashbrowns, Two Eggs & Bacon - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Decor is appropriate! But the food was hit or miss. This is not the kind of place to expect food made from scratch and and tastes like it. The french toast was pretty good. But the burger was one of the worst I've had in my life. It comes across like a lack of care for ingredients! I would go back despite the burger. I would just explore the menu more! read more

I love this diner and I enjoy eating there, but only during the day. You'll get really great diner food and the service is amazing. The staff is always super nice and friendly. I live close by and would eat here at night time, but it is lit up! It is so damn bright inside I almost need to bring sunglasses. I really wish they would dim those lights down a bit at night time. read more

This location never disappoints. The food is always terrific, the service is impeccable, and the location is unbeatable. Highly recommend if you love breakfast at any time of day. Don't sleep on their lunch options like the meat loaf either though. read more

Food is good but service is poor. I was a longtime regular customer (they knew my order by heart) but the male service (majority of the service staff) began ignoring me after I refused to flirt back with them. Most recently I had to wait over a half hour for someone (a woman and from my experience one of the best servers I repeatedly had there) to serve me at the front counter by which time the people around me who arrived later had already received their food. As I was waiting I would constantly make eye contact with the male servers and they would all brush past me passively aggressively. I used to enjoy dining here but unfortunately the majority of the service staff ruined the experience. read more

I'll start off by saying our server wasn't attentive at all, dropped the food and didn't check on us until we were done. Order came in wrong, items were missing. Waited on our drinks and food came before utensils did. Stuff floating in my drink. Literally had to flag down another waiter to help us because our waitress was of no help. We understand when places are busy but what a let down after looking at such good reviews. Omelette was good, can't speak on much else being good. For sure will not be back. Couldn't have been more of a disappointment. read more

I love Bob & Edith's Diner! It's VA's version of Waffle House in my opinion. For this visit I had the burger and fries. It was cooked well and the fries came out hot. The service is always quick and good. I took two girlfriend's with me and they enjoyed their meals as well! I really like the Crystal City location because they have free parking in the back. read more

Bob & Edith's Diner - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Tourist spot!!! Service was excellent. Food was basic diner food nothing over the top. Dining area was pretty clean. Location is walking distance from the airport hotels... which is very convenient. read more

Bob & Edith's Diner - Menu - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

service is slow and the employees don't check on you. it's hard to get any employees attention if you need anything

Not a good experience here. We went on a Saturday morning and although it was busy, it's hard to justify why. We placed our order and waited about 30 minutes for it. It was obvious our waiter had gotten the order mixed up with another table ( as that party had just arrived and were given the same items we ordered, and they were a much larger party, so many people were missing their food). We ended up having to ask different staff multiple times for our order, with no one ever really acknowledging they messed up. The other party ended up with partially cold food as they were waiting for many missing dishes. No apologies, no explanation. Food itself was OK as it was typical diner breakfast food, but we will never recommend this place or return here again. read more

Came here for brunch with my dad, my wife, and my best friend before my dad's flight out of DCA on Juneteenth. My dad was nice to treat me and my wife for hosting him and my friend for driving him when the red line was closed and the shuttle that would have provided a faster shortcut downtown was closed due to the federal holiday. There was a wait inside despite decent seating, so we opted to go to the patio. Our first waitress came and took our coffee order but it was over 30 minutes without anyone returning to our table so my father went inside to talk to the manager. We had a second waitress who did not know who was serving our table before nor the manager. The service was faster but the second waitress still was forgetting to bring enough cream for my dad's coffee. The food was really good and fresh. Better than expected and definitely for the low prices for food anywhere inside the beltway. My wife and I shared Fresh Blueberry Hotcakes and a Cheeseburger Omelet. If we return to this location or others we will for sure not be in a hurry to get anywhere due to the inexcusable slow service our first time. read more

Bob & Edith's Diner - Cheeseburger Omelet - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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There is something special about an old fashioned diner. I don't know if its the bright lights, chrome furniture or the swivel seats at the counter, or the food deep fried or cooked on a flat top grill, but I love it. I ordered a tuna melt (not fancy but really tasty) and onion rings while my friend had a chicken sandwich and fries. The onion rings were thick cut but breaded, which were ok but I personally prefer battered. We split a piece of snickers pie, which was really good. Service was odd. He stood by the counter and seemed to be looking at us, but never came over to clear our plates and we finally went to him to ask about pie and again when we were ready to pay our bill. read more

Bob & Edith's Diner - Counter seats - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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::::Adding more drool-worthy pics:::: Celebrated my birthday yesterday with a pancake breakfast with my dad. Also: veggie omelette + home fries + pork sausage patties + orange juice Bob & Edith's NEVER disappoints; ALWAYS a hit. __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish read more

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Yes have been addicted to B&E for 30+ years. And almost every time I order corned beef hash and eggs. Definitely a diner with lots of different choices. All of the locations deliver the same great quality. read more

Bob & Edith's Diner is exactly what a classic diner should be--no frills, just good food at a fair price. The menu offers all the comforting staples you'd expect from a diner. Portions are generous, but not excessive, making it a great spot whether you're stopping in for a quick bite or a full meal. The pricing is reasonable, especially considering the location, making it a solid choice for those looking for a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. The service was warm and welcoming, with a friendly staff that keeps things moving without making you feel rushed. Overall, Bob & Edith's delivers on what it promises: a true diner experience with good food, fair prices, and great service. I'll definitely be back! Food Taste: 4 Overall Service: 5 Value of food to cost: 5 Facility: 4 Ambiance: Very Americana ambiance. Everything from the floors to the chairs. It's a winner in my opinion. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: yes read more

Staff is friendly but service poor :(. There were just too many people and not enough staff. Maybe we visited on an uncommonly busy day, but our food took way too long to come out. On the plus side, the food was tasty overall! It's also a bit pricey in my opinion. read more

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Not the intended choice but there was seating available so a compromise ensued. Not sure why this particular restaurant is open today because they were out of everything no fish, no bananas, no this, no that and the sever told me that he could make a milkshake because there were too many people in the restaurant and he didn't have time. Completely disappointed and this is our first time at this establishment. Pros: French fries we decent Cons: Everything else read more

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Service was welcoming and warm on a cold morning. Staff were on their game and I could tell that regular customers were the norm but new customers, like myself, were treated as though I would be back (I will!!) I can honestly say that I would seek out this diner as a place to treat myself. Our wonderful and friendly server was Ren. The diner was busy and stayed busy for a Monday morning. Super close to Reagan Intl- in a neighborhood with hotels and houses/apartments, working class neighborhood. Our hotel was a short walk to the diner. It's got that old fashion diner feel with shiny new interior. Decor was a delight to see. Food was tasty and portions were larger- made sure the first meal of the day was going to make an impact. read more

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Coming from NY, I love a good diner. When I moved here, I was surprised that there aren't too many in this area. I've come to love Bob & Edith's and this location is my favorite. Teddy was our server on Sunday and he was awesome. Super friendly and attentive, answered our questions and kept our drinks full without being intrusive. He was a bright spot in our day! read more

Excellent service and fresh food always, I had many menu items and was never disappointed. read more

Bob & Edith's Diner - CLUB SANDWICH - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A neighborhood go to for lazy Fridays for us. The place isn't usually packed in Fridays, so was seated immediately. It's a beloved local diner. Good service. I did order a medium steak and it was thoroughly cooked. Two Fridays ago when I was here, they also got my order wrong. I ordered the Western omelette and ended up with a cheese and ham omelette. They did make it right with another western omelette. read more

Bob & Edith's Diner - Two Eggs & Ham Steak - American Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Above average no-frills diner. Standard diner breakfast menu. The sausage gravy and homemade chipped beef looked amazing but I remained disciplined to my low carb diet. I ordered a Western omlet and substituted sliced tomatoes for the side carbs (grits/potatoes and toast). Prices are good. Basically same prices as fast food (think arches) these days. The diner building is super cool. Think fusion of old school 50s diner and modern architecture. The inside is standard diner, nothing exciting. The staff was large allowing them to be inexpectedly attentive on a busy Saturday morning. read more

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First time at Bob and Edith's. This is your classic no frill diner. Prices are great and food came fast and hot. Got the waffle and home fries smothered in cheese, onions, and peppers. Coffee was tasty and refilled a few times. No wait although it was full. Staff was attentive and made sure we were taken care of. This was a Sunday at 11 and parking was available in the tiny lot! I've lived down the street for years and pass it on my way to work so glad I finally made it in! Decor is old classic diner. Nothing over the top or pandering to social media people. Just a hometown feel mom and pop shop! read more

Classic diner. Solid food. Fair pricing. Excellent staff that makes a visit to a solid breakfast diner worthwhile.

Daily Breakfast Specials are large portions at a fair price. We enjoyed the ham & cheese omelette with grits, pancakes and sausage patties. The other order was the French toast with scramble eggs and turkey sausage. The French toast was fluffy. We ate more than half of our order before I remembered to take photos. The servers were friendly. The 50's diner vibe made it a pleasant place to eat breakfast. The restaurant location was only a five minute walk from the Hilton hotel where we stayed. read more

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