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    Central Diner South Pasadena

    4.2 (19 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Central Diner in downtown St Pete expanded to this location. Their prices are always reasonable, and this location is the same. Seating is comfortable, and service is good. Dishes are not fancy, but it is comfort food.

    Breakfast!!

    Great breakfast and great service Prices very good. It's a small homey place Close to the beach and St Pete

    The potatoes with bell peppers, and onions

    The food was presented very nicely. It was horrible. I had the catfish breakfast my husband had the fish was not done. The cheese grits was the worst I've ever had no flavor. Taste anything in them I would not advise anyone to eat here the worst breakfast ever.!!!!!

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    Great little location, very diner feel. The food was delicious and they moved super fast. Only one waitress but she was awesome!

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    Really a great meal. Great menu and most are scratch made. Lovely server and cute diner decor.

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    Great food, really nice servers. Old school diner atmosphere in a brand new environment. Will ne back

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