Went here with a group of 5 the morning of the Richmond Marathon and it was such a great experience! We were so surprised to be seated so quickly even during a busy weekend. We all ordered quickly and our food was brought out as ordered and hot. The portions were quite large and very filling. Truly nothing bad to say- highly recommend. read more

The expectation was to find a dependable spot for breakfast with my dad after a crazy weekend - and this fit the bill. The Philly Omelette was a heart find on the menu that had some brilliantly caramelized onions to top it all off, and the pancakes were reliably fluffy and delicious. A little grungy on the inside but sometimes that's exactly what you want out of a diner - it felt oddly like home. Service was a bit slower for us, but was fine for the pace of morning we were having :) read more

City Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This is a tiny place with a parking lot next door - atypical for downtown. We were seated promptly and drink order taken. The service was very attentive. I had a grilled cheese with bacon that was good. My side was probably the best sweet potato fries I've ever had - perfectly cooked, not too salty. My son had a breakfast combo (eggs, sausage, chocolate chip pancakes) and a cheeseburger (17yo boys eat a lot). He enjoyed his food too. read more

It's an alright spot. Just a tiny local diner for the RVA area. Staff were friendly and quick with their service. Food was pretty mediocre. Nothing to write home about. But if you're looking for a cozy, cheap spot for diner food ? Go here. read more

The French Toast are the best!‍‍‍ The service upon walking in is ALWAYS awesome, feels like you walking into your kitchen at home on a holiday morning. The ambiance is wonderful whether you do take out or sit in. read more

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This is a quick stop in Virginia and I want to take "City Diner" to New York! Everything was perfect, well except for the Washington Commander decorations. They have a small parking lot that we took advantage of and made our way to the diner. It has a old school vibe to it and I hope they never change. Yellow is the theme and they have classic wooden booths around. They have plenty of condiments on the table as well. The staff are extremely friendly and have a good time here. They sat us and came over for service right away. After a quick wait the food came. I wasn't expecting so much; however, our waitress did warn us. Everything that we had was delicious, even the grits (strongly recommended). I was completely convinced this place, is the original diner in America. I recommend, stopping by, if you're in Virginia.....and extremely hungry, trust me, it's a lot of food. read more

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Visiting from out of town and felt like family the minute we walked through the door! Susie and Major could not have been more friendly. Now...the food...the BEST blueberry pancakes we've ever eaten. We tried several things... all flavorful and cooked to perfection! Such a cute interior...a real diner! read more

City Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Got a late start for Sun Brunch and stumbled into this classic diner. Definitely a retro diner feel. Had the biscuits and gravy w/fried egg and was solid along w/and Irish Coffee. A solid choice for breakfast food read more

Food was awesome! Service was great! Atmosphere was great everyone was very friendly! When we are back in Richmond we will be visiting again! read more

City Diner is my husband's favorite breakfast place/diner in the city. I really enjoy it but he goes even more than I do, with other friends. The staff is super friendly, and you get seated immediately, and served very quickly as well. The food is always terrific. My favorite breakfast is the corned beef hash, eggs, hashbrowns and biscuits. The hash is always homemade and so good. My husband's typical meal at City Diner is country fried steak and eggs and the friend he goes with a lot gets the french toast. Everything is always so great. We will go again and again! read more

I have never been treated so badly. My wife and I arrived to the diner and let the hostess know that our daughter and granddaughter were on their way and would be there shortly and asked if we could get a table! She told us no! She said we have to wait until the entire party was there before she would seat us. Most of the table spaces were open, but we were told no. We wanted to sit and get some coffee and tea while we waited. I'm 70 and my wife is 65. They made us go stand by the cold door and said they would seat us when the rest of our party arrived and not before. I will never forget this place and I am telling everyone that this is not a friendly place. Because my wife wanted to sit at the table and wait the hostess got embarrassingly loud and told everyone in the restaurant that we were not going to be seated nor served and that we were not welcome to eat there, and that we needed to leave. What this really showed us and means is that that people of color are not welcome in this establishment. Please, stay away from this place. read more

City Diner - Business Doc on wall at diner. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Eh. The food is all right- the club was solid, the reubins a little anaemic, the pancakes saved from rubbery dryness by the blueberries and the massive bottle of fake maple syrup at the table. The waitress seemed more than a bit frazzled and had trouble with our drink order... probably because she couldn't hear it. The noise inside is honestly deafening. The music is too loud and everyone is yelling to compensate. I couldn't hear people sitting next to me and a request to turn the music down at least was refused. I don't think we will go back, there's no point if you want to enjoy a meal with a friend. read more

Busy busy dinner on Broad street in Richmond that actually has a parking lot so worries about street parking. Be prepared to wait unless you want to sit at the bar like we did you will most likely be seated almost immediately. We noticed they had very fast to go service as well. We ordered steak and eggs and a ham scramble. Steak was seasons with Montreal steak seasoning which is normally totally fine but it was totally covered and just a bit too salty. We also split a Belgium waffle that really hit the spot. Pricing was more than fair and we would definitely go back. read more

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They had generous portions! Fast service (we were here at 9:30 am on a Thursday). Staff was friendly and seemed to know a lot of patrons. They also have a small sparking area, which is a plus. My boyfriend and I felt welcome :) read more

City Diner - Two western omelette. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I love the food and the prices are good. The service is pretty fast and during brunch they are usually very busy on a weekday but they do their best to provide good service. The menu is good and has a chill vibe. read more

I could not believe that we both got French Toast,1 side of bacon( 3 little strips) and a small order of grits, iced tea and an o.j. Could not believe it was $45!!! The waitress said price of eggs, pleeeeez!!! I'll never go there again!! 3/26. @ 9:30 a.m., only 1 other table of diners. I wonder why!!! read more

We opted for City Diner today since my dining partner wanted breakfast and I wanted lunch.... and Moore Street had 20 people on the sidewalk waiting for a table. City Diner has always been dependable, through ownership changes and Covid, so this was an easy alternative that I was very happy to divert for. The place was full, but we ended up with a table withing minutes. Friendly staff spoke to us from the register and the floor as we walked in. City DFiner is the kind of place where everyone feels perfectly comfortable looking around at the food on other tables and speaking to strangers about their order. Very low key and cordial clientele. Drink order was placed within a minute and brought to us within 3 or 4, and were refilled effortlessly. My companion had not been to City Diner for a long time (I think it was called Karen's the last time she was in) so she wanted a taste of a few things. So eggs, sausage (they offer a choice of large links or patties) and home fries, plus a short stack. Then she spied the biscuits and gravy on the next table and asked for a half order -- she is drawn to biscuits and gravy the way I am to spicy food. I asked for a chef salad, was told there was no one working in the back to prepare it (staffing issue) and I switched to a reuben with fries. The breakfast was spot on -- everything at the right temp and cooked properly. Pancakes were light and fluffy (with decent syrup on the table) and the home fries had large pieces of onion in them, just enough to add a good flavor without overtaking the fried potatoes. The link sausage had a lot of flavor, and was well above expectations for a diner. The sausage gravy seemed to me to be average, but my partner was very happy with it so I will take her opinion over my own. The servings were more than ample -- much of her food was boxed for the trip home. The reuben was excellent. Decent proportions of meat to cheese to thousand island dressing, good bread that didn't collapse under the heat and moisture. The fries were standard Sysco / Ore-ida fare, but they were hot and plentiful. We were in and out in less than an hour, despite a busy floor and kitchen. Total bill including two soft drinks was $33. City Diner is worth stopping at, especially if you are already in the downtown area. read more

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Quick service and great diner food. Reminds me of the diners from New Jersey. Definitely worth trying.

This is an average diner; the food was priced well, quantity decent, and service also fine. Their food wasn't anything special though - rather it was just you average home-style food. If you're concerned about high quality food or even taste, there might be better local options; however, if you're looking for a quick and cheap bite for breakfast, this is a good option. 3.5/5 read more

This little hidden gem (to me) was amazing! Everyone was friendly, timely and on point- seriously, this is a well oiled machine. I love that they have their "regulars" and treat each other like family read more

Just moved to Richmond and had an errand near there. Stopped in and we were warmly greeted. Our hostess was quick to come over and ask us how we were doing and what we needed as we were new there. The food was great and the price was great on the wallet too. Definitely to go again next time. read more

First of all ... gross. The place is dirty. The ceiling vent directly above our table had some fuzzy mold thing growing on it. The food was not great. The tater tots and fries were rancid. They tasted like they were cooked in week old oil. And if that isn't bad enough the waitress was rude. She was unfriendly and we saw her 3 times, taking the order, bringing the food and slapping down a check. I guess you just pay at the cashier. The cashier was nice which is why I gave 2 stars. The cherry on top was that it was expensive. $40 for a breakfast burrito and a club sandwich with sodas. I know things have gone up and I'm okay with it if the experience is good but come on. The place is just bad. read more

Consistent. My review today is pretty much the same as it was 9 years ago. We ended up here when Moore Street Cafe had a line down the block. We arrived at just the right time since we were able to get a table right away. Five minutes later and we would've had to wait. Still loud as hell. You'll still leave smelling like the kitchen. The waitresses will still call you darlin' and honey. Food still comes out super fast. It just isn't that great. The pancakes are rubbery. You need a knife to cut them, then still have to chew more than you should. The eggs are good. The home fries are too hard, and they aren't actually cooked WITH the onions and peppers. The chicken fried steak is good. This is the kind of place you go to when you're hungover, or your #1 choice is full. It'll do in a pinch. I don't hate it. Has a lot of character, but definitely not my first pick. read more

Everything was absolutely fantastic. HUGE French Toast Best Chicken Fried Steak Ive ever had Amazing side of Apples read more

City Diner - Thats sausage Gravy on the chicken fried steak. Bad pic (sorry IT WAS NIT GRAY) tasted Amazing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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First off. It was wheelchair accessible. So I was able to roll in and sat at the very first table. Spouse ordered the French toast. I ordered eggs over easy with hash browns and bacon. And rye bread. Everything was cooked perfectly. Both eggs were exactly over easy. Our server was very friendly and helpful. read more

City Diner - Pancakes with bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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When you see Richmond's finest, roll into the parking lot in thier cruisers, it will turn your head. Not an arrest, but there to eat breakfast. A good cup of hot coffee and an OK breakfast. I think the usual cook was getting over his hangover and the sub was there as a stand in. My over easy eggs, were more over than easy. My whole wheat toast was bland and tasteless. The home fries were overcooked and sausage patty tasted like it had been sitting somewhere and had just been warmed up. The service was good, I can't say much more about the food quality. read more

City Diner - Would you like a cup with that spoon? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The diner just hasn't been the same since the covid shut downs. Sadly. Was once a favorite stop. It was definitely in the top 3 best breakfast restaurants anywhere in Richmond AND all surrounding counties! While it looks mainly the same it's definitely missing the old vibe that was unmistakable and endearing. I miss the previous staff. I miss the menu. And while it's still good, I miss the GREAT! that it was. read more

Quick service, cheap prices. Typical diner. I had the salted herring and it was good. However, they were not playing when they said salted! A lot of salt. No lines. I recommend for a casual, quick breakfast if in Richmond! read more

City Diner - Salted Herring w/ fried eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The food here today wasn't as great as I remembered. The coffee was watered down so if you're a strong coffee drinker don't bother. I usually like the atmosphere here and the ladies are always so friendly. The food isn't great but we wanted to give it another shot. I too, hate that the house fries are not cooked with the onions.. seems weird. My salmon cakes didn't look done in the middle. Today I didn't like seeing the bus boys crack of his rear end and a guy came off the street, ordered his food and sat at the end of the bar near everyone's food while it was getting prepared.It was obvious that he either worked there or new the owner. Either way, it was a turn off no one wants to see someone reaching and talking over food. Also, please give the prep lady some tongues. She changed her plastic gloves 5 times because she was digging in hot grease to get cooked food. I'm not sure if we're be back. read more

I grew up in Richmond and somehow I did not get to this place until i was 51 years old! This is a cool little place. The food is good, service is quick and the prices are very reasonable. It is not a large place but seemed big enough and was busy the whole time we were there. This is a definite place to hit again for a good and hot breakfast! It reminds me of how a diner would have been in the 50's read more

The main reason for giving City Diner five stars is because it has all the hallmarks of what a diner should be. *Friendly service (#1 selling point) *Cheap prices ($4.50 Breakfast Special) *Speedy service (Food was out in no time) *Tasty food (Can't really mess up fried eggs and home fries. Plus the bacon was nice and crispy for a treat for my dog!) This is diner food like it should be. Plus, customers here have southern hospitality and say good morning to you. How sweet is that? read more

City Diner - Breakfast Special $4.50 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Friendly, attentive service. Good food. Crowded, but wait was short. Clean utensils. Clean bathroom. We will be back some time. read more

My family and I went to City Diner to celebrate my sisters high school graduation. It was one of only a few places open at the time. We were able to use the outdoor seating to sit together under a nice covering that shielded is from the sun. The staff practiced the correct guidelines by wearing gloves and faces shield while serving the food and drinks. We felt safe and happy to finally get out for a meal with the whole family. I will definitely visit again when I am back in town visiting my family. read more

City Diner - Chicken Philly omelette with pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Used to come here every weekend. Service is great and fast. Chicken fried steak is amazing! Homey ambience. Price has gone up significantly within the last year, but to be expected from inflation... two plates and two coffee has been around $40 for us. read more

City Diner - Omelet, pancakes, home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I love this Diner . The customer service is was amazing . I had the blueberry pancakes and they were delicious . The atmosphere was friendly and casual. There was plenty of parking, which is a plus. Cynthia and Heather were so attentive and awesome. I can't wait to come back ! read more

I love this place! We were in search of an early hearty breakfast and this fit the bill. The staff were incredibly cheerful and friendly. We didn't wait long for our delicious food. And even had mimosas that weren't skimpy! The hash browns are wonderful. Perfectly seasoned. If I lived closer, I'd be a regular! read more

This diner is exactly like all the diners you see in the movies -- waitresses wearing those classic waitress dresses, a long bar table, etc. Lots of different things in the menu so you can order a normal breakfast, a seafood breakfast, or a normal entree un-breakfasty (my friend ordered chicken quesadillas and fries) I made a sandwich, bacon, fried egg, Swiss cheese, and green peppers and onions on a biscuit (I picked the items and they put it together, an option on the menu) and chocolate pancakes on the side. It seems like such a simple breakfast sandwich but trust me when I say this -- it was literally the most delicious breakfast sandwich I have ever had in my life! And I am a well seasoned breakfast sandwich consumer. My friend convinced me to get the chocolate chip pancakes as she is a regular goer and swears by them. Easily one of the best decisions I've ever made. It filled me to the brim and I ended taking left overs home. Not bad for $10! read more

City Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This is a traditional, old school diner. Seems like it's a popular spot on a Monday for the working class to stop in before a long day. The building is old so don't expect some modern decor and just enjoy a solid American breakfast. Staff was friendly and attentive even tho it was packed when I was in there and I liked that it's open concept kitchen so you can watch the cook do his thing if you want. read more

Had breakfast with a couple friends this past Saturday the15th, Food was hot cooked as requested and served quickly. I had the eggs,bacon,home fries and biscuit as did one of my friends,the other had french toast and sausage. Good food quick and stellar service. read more

I call in a order every morning after taking my wife to work. Waited in line to pay. Some older white men get in front of me. I let them know I'm in line. That didn't matter. The cashier chose to take care of them first. The manager apologized and offered my good for free. I respectfully declined. I will not be eating here anymore. read more