I've used metro to cater large breakfast meetings before and they were on time and the food was excellent. This was my first time my wife and I dined in for breakfast . She ordered avocado toast and two eggs over medium. Out of sheer protest for her order of a healthy breakfast, I will not include a picture of it but will suffice to say it looked heathy . My breakfast was really tasty. I wanted to try one of the many Benedicts the diner offers or the sausage gravy and biscuits but I decided to try the chicken biscuit, cheese grits, and two eggs over medium. I'm the South one judges a breakfast place by the quality of its biscuits. Metro diner holds its own with any I've had around town. Hot, with crisp edge to it, and flaky the biscuit held up the spicy sweet chicken breast. I would order again. The eggs were slightly undercooked for both my wife's and my liking but not enough to send back. Finally, the unexpected star of the meal was the cheese grits. My wife and I think they were some of the best we've tasted . Service was fantastic and attentive without being overly intrusive. I think we've found a place that will be high in the list for breakfast and certainly am eager to try their other offerings. read more

Metro Diner - Chicken biscuit, cheese grits and two eggs over medium - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Fantastic food! I ordered the Shepherd's Pie and I was NOT disappointed! The amount of food that they give definitely could be enough for two people. I ordered the Bacon, Mushroom, Swiss burger for my boyfriend and was thoroughly impressed with the amount of toppings they gave him. The bacon on the burger were three hefty pieces, and actually enough for the size of the burger. I find that most issues with bacon burgers is that they give you so little, but I felt this place is definitely giving you your money's worth. The food arrived to my home hot, and fresh. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good home cooked style meal. I had been eyeballing this place for quite a long time, and I'm so glad I went with it! There are so many options on the menu, it's super hard to choose from. Highly recommend. read more

Ordered online, went to pick up and they said none of the online orders were ready. Also, could not give me a time frame of when the order would be ready for pick up. My only question, why keep letting customers order online if your business can't keep up? First and last time trying to eat here. Now, I see why there's usually a line out the door....slow service. read more

This place always provides good food and large portions which is important when I am bringing my sons. I also received a free dessert for my birthday. We tried the chocolate cake. It was good too. Better than a lot of desserts that are brought into chain restaurants. Our server was nice and attentive. read more

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Atmosphere is nice/old fashioned dinner feel. Menu was large. Portions are huge. Food quality is above average, flavor is average. Servers are very friendly and attentive. Bathroom was clean. read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I got the Fish & Chips, and it was horrible. If you dine at Metro, be sure to get something they're known for--NOT Fish & Chips. The fish was overcooked to the point of being chewy. The cole slaw had tough cabbage in it and also, it didn't have an appetizing flavor. The fries were regular sized strands, when Fish&Chips should have steak fries. Service was excellent, thus the reason for two stars instead of one. I think Metro has too much variety to be good at all of it--variety is the opposite of quality. read more

Food is definitely on point. Chicken is cooked like it's supposed too. Waffle is fluffy. Service is quick. Ambiance is worth it,

Was ready fast but my chicken was burnt which ruined the meal for me won't be coming back to this location

We had a great experience (visited in April 2023). Our server was funny and wonderful. Our food was great! Large servings. We had a couple special requests and they accommodated very easily and nicely! Great experience when passing through. Thank you read more

The service was very good by Daniel. The chicken and waffles was delicious. I would come here again.

I have heard good things about Metro Diner, so when my friend wanted to catch up this was the place. It wasn't crowded as I expected. So I was led to a table as soon as I hit the door. I was greeted excitedly by our waitress Nia. I looked the menu over several times the night before trying to decided what I wanted. I checked again this morning and chose a breakfast item and lunch item. I didn't want to assume they served breakfast all day (we met at 12pm) and both my friend and I wondered the same because it is not listed on their website. I guess everyone knows this but us because I didn't see the question asked on Yelp. I was able to order the Spicy Honey Chicken Biscuit and the Cheesiest Grits. My friend ordered the Monte Cristo with a side of fries. The chicken tender and the mix of honey and spice was delicious. Nia told us that the chicken is marinated. They get two thumbs up for that. Oh and the biscuit was just right. I understand that they can't season the grits because others can't eat it that way but salt and butter came to the rescue. My friend had mixed reviews over her meal because she felt it was missing something. She didn't care for the raspberry preserve that is said to be made in house. So she used the strawberry jam that was on the table. She's had it before at other restaurants so she was excited to see it on the menu. However, I think next time she will try the fried chicken. It was her treat today (that's what great friends do) and she mentioned that this was probably the lowest food bill that we have ever had. So price wise our meals get an "A". We really enjoyed Nia being our waitress, she did a good job. I will have to return for the Chicken and Waffles. No pics as I didn't think about taking them until my plate was empty. read more

Found it by searching breakfast places, has a nice retro feel. Staff and food was great. Clean has booths and tables has talk out menus read more

Metro Diner - 12 inch pancake- added hand (man hand) to show size. - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

9/21/2019 My Gordon Ramsey review: this it's not super packed for a Saturday afternoon during a dinner rush but the food is delicious . The food was good portion sizes most meals will run you 8-12 dollars ! The staff here is extremely friendly!! Also it's kid friendly Owner did respond to OP with kind words read more

Amazing food and incredible service! Me and my girlfriend ate there on Saturday and it was a great place to get homestyle cooking and incredible service! read more

Took over an hour to be seated for breakfast service. After our food arrived the biscuit was room temperature and hard, grits were lukewarm, and pancakes were rubbery. Would not recommend for breakfast - however I have been for lunch and the experience was much more enjoyable. read more

Metro Diner - The Bissell Breakfast - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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We wanted to grab a bite to eat and metro diner was super close to the hotel! We went in and were seated immediately. Our server was awesome and we had great service. To go along with it we had an amazing breakfast! These were the mains we ordered, I highly recommend the steak scramble bowl it was absolutely delicious. Not shown in the pictures are the pancakes we also ordered which were also amazing! 5/5 stars for sure we will be back again! read more

Metro Diner - Steak scramble bowl - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Extremely disappointed! We've waited over an hour & I registered on the waitlist & even called & went in when I arrived . Received a text asking are we still coming & that was AFTER I had called to check in. I tried calling after receiving the text & noone answered . I get it was Mother's Day & they were somewhat busy but thats the reason I put in for the waitlist ! read more

This is a great place to have breakfast it feels like you mom and pop dinner which we like a lot. I would recommend this diner when ever we are in town. read more

Solid food with a nice atmosphere their waffles are cooked well and taste great. Their fish and chips also are really good.

We loved this place. Staff was friendly and took care of us quickly and gave great recommendations on food. The food was amazing! I want to go back. We had breakfast and the pancakes were awesome. And my biscuit was too! We waited a little bit but it was worth it. read more

I had a craving for some fried chicken so I searched Yelp and this place came up. I've heard of it but never been although I wanted to. Based on the reviews I thought I'd give it a try. I didn't eat in I ordered delivery through doordash and whether dining in or delivery the food is still great! After seeing the pics and menu my craving for chicken turned into pot roast which is my favorite. The only thing is not roast wasn't an available option on Doordash so I got the chicken and waffles. Since I definitely plan to try them again I will just dine in and get the pot roast next time. read more

Metro Diner - The waffle came with some sort of spicy syrup and strawberry butter. The butter is the best - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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My best friend and her husband live near the original Metro Diner in Jacksonville. And while this location in B'ham doesn't have the same character as the OG, the food and service is every bit on par! Every meal we've had here has been super tasty and cooked to perfection. And the service is always so friendly and timely. Whatever they're doing, they do it right! By far the best place to enjoy a delicious breakfast with a smile and will be my first choice for a breakfast outing. read more

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Pros- great-tasting fish and chips, to-go food delivered in plastic containers that can be cleaned and recycled. The (HUGE) con- this is my first time ordering from Metro. Halfway through eating my fish and chips, I find out that I had partially swallowed a blue hair that was in my fries!! So gross. The rest of the food may be fine, but it's probably going in the trash. It's close to closing, so they may be busy, but they also aren't answering their phone. Awful first impression, won't order from here again. read more

I ordered the Spicy Honey Chicken Sandwich and she ordered the Metro Club. If you check out the photos, you will see the portions were NOT short. The chicken was cooked perfectly but I would have loved more sauce on the sandwich. She killed the club and said it was amazing. The only complaint about my meal was the seasoned fries and were short on seasoning. Our little girl had the kids chicken and waffles. The strawberry butter had her devouring her meal. We finished the meal off with bread pudding and key lime pie. What a great ending to a solid meal. The place was clean and looked tidy. The tables and booths were thoroughly cleaned after every patron left. It was good to see an establishment actually clean between customers like that. The staff was very personable and made us feel at home. The sign says this is where the locals eat... now I know why. read more

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I've had Metro Diner bookmarked for sometime in multiple locations. Initially, I debated waiting until the Huntsville location opens since that's where I'm from but we were hungry and nearby so I suggested we go ahead and try it out. Day after Christmas, we arrived around 2pm and business was booming. However, we was seated immediately and our server greeted us moments later. I ordered the Chicken and Waffles. The few bites of the waffle that I tasted was decent but I had to send the plate back because the chicken didn't taste fresh and had a displeasing taste. The manager David immediately came by the table with an apology and an effort to rectify the situation. The second plate arrived minutes later with piping hot, crispy fried chicken and a soft, warm and buttery waffle. The presentation certainly looked better than the first. In addition, the manager was nice enough to comp the meal for me. I ended up packing most of it to go since it was time to get back on the road. My dad ordered the Holy Davoili burger, certainly a burger for the champs. He shared a couple bites with me while I waited for my food to come back out and it was good. The beef lacked some seasoning though. He seemed to have enjoyed it. My mother ordered the Spinach Salad with Chicken. She indicated that the Balsamic Vinaigrette was gross and she exchanged it for Thousand Island. Other than that, she liked the salad. read more

Metro Diner - HOLY DAVOLI BURGER* Angus beef burger topped in between two grilled cheese sandwiches stuffed with american cheese, tomatoes & bacon. - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Food was good and fresh when I ordered from Uber Eats. Pancakes are large! My only disappointment was the syrup, which tasted and smelled like it was infused with hot sauce. Not sure if that was a mistake or if they have flavored syrup. read more

Can't really review since we couldn't get in. At 7pm on a Tuesday night they quote a 30-45 minute wait. Must be worthwhile since other folks were waiting, but not when you are hangry. Todd, trying again at your Wildwood FL location. Will update after meal. read more

This was our first trip here and it was pretty good. We got there early and avoided the crowd. It was amazing to see how nice they transformed an old Steak N Shake into a nice sit down place. Our waiter Mike, was very nice and explained the daily specials and took our orders. We had the breakfast platter that came with bacon or sausage, eggs, your choice of bread, pancakes and your choice of grits or hash browns. The platter was a big portion of food. Everything was great except the pancakes. I have been alot of places and seem to think that I know good pancakes. These had no taste and I couldn't even cut them with a fork. At other places that I have visited that have amazing pancakes, they have a crisp edge, flavor and are fluffy as well. They need to work on this item and they will be tops in breakfast. read more

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Stopped here passing through for breakfast. The chicken and waffles was amazing. I didn't realize it was a half chicken and was stuffed after finishing it. A must if you want breakfast in the area. read more

Metro Diner - So much chicken! Delicious! - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Wasn't my first time eating Metro Diner, but it was my first time at the 280 location. As usual, it's pretty loud so if you want to read a book while you wait on your meal....... this isn't the place for you. The wait was not very long because we chose outside dining. It was 8 adults & 3 kids. The kids had the pancakes & ate from their parents plates! They seemed overjoyed. Of course the powdered sugar was licked from tiny fingers! I ordered the Charleston Shrimp & Grits with a side of Crab Cakes minus the bacon & andouille sausage. It was good. The grit patties could have used more seasoning, but that's why salt & pepper on the tables. Of course, I got the mimosa..... like 3 of them. My husband ordered the famous chicken & waffles with a side of sunny side up eggs & hashbrowns. He was overjoyed & over stuffed! He only left one piece of chicken & ate that after our nap! The food was delicious as always & service at Metro Diner ALWAYS gets an A from me! Went back today AGAIN!! I had the Grilled 3 Cheese with homemade chip & a side of those crab cakes! DELICIOUS! The husband had the mushroom Swiss burger with fries! I also tried the Grapefruit mimosa AFTER having the sunny mimosa! OMG read more

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Stopped in here for a quick birthday lunch with my co-workers. I frequent Planet Fitness in this plaza and have been curious about Metro Diner ever since they began switching it over from the Steak and Shake. We arrived during the busier point of their lunch hour but didn't have to wait too long for a booth, maybe fifteen minutes. The place has your typical diner feel and fare. Our waitress was lovely and very attentive during our visit. She kept our glasses full and smiles on our faces. I had the patty melt which was very traditional on Rye with plenty of beef and onions. It was a great sandwich. Overall, this is a nice diner. I'll be back soon to try brunch. read more

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This has been on my list of places I wanted to try for months. Consummated that today. Food is good diner fare. Hash browns were very tasty. I liked the atmosphere and layout and our waitress was wonderful---friendly and helpful, I do not know why all servers do not adopt this demeanor. It surely increases the tips. You do get an awesome amount of food here and prices are fair. read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The good? 1. We were quoted a 25 minute wait but only ended up waiting maybe 10 minutes. 2. Hot chocolate 3. My bf's biscuits and gravy was a huge portion and he enjoyed it. The bad? After ordering, we waited a couple of minutes and they started to bring food to our table. The waiter realized the food was meant for the table adjacent to ours and quickly apologized and gave the rightful diners their food. Apparently, they added another table (ours) to the already crowded dining area. I ordered the spicy honey chicken biscuit which was not spicy at all. When I picked it up, a piece of the biscuit was stuck to the plate. IT WAS RAW. When I told the waiter parts of my biscuit was raw, he said "oh, they must have been rushing to get the biscuits out" and acted like he didn't really give a damn. My boyfriend and I looked at each other confused..maybe we should have 'rushed to get out' and left without paying since it was obviously acceptable here. Will we back? No. read more

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This was our first time to try Metri Diner and it did not disappoint! We sat at the bar and felt we had dinner and a show! Watching Derek command the kitchen is something to see! Amidst the hustle of getting everyone's order perfect br managed to converse with our party! In addition not one detail was overlooked by our server Mariah! She was on top of everything without us ever having to ask! And then there's the food...ahhhhhmazing!!!!! My girls exclaimed this is the best waffle ever! Eggs Benedict were perfect and the Chicken and Waffles were on point! We will be back! read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The food is consistently good and it comes out at lightning speed! Great place for breakfast or brunch!

Ok now I get what all the fuss is about. Came back at 3PM on a Monday. Ordered the pot roast and chicken tender salad. Both were excellent. Huge portions of solid good food. The pot roast was tender and piled over mashed potatoes and a rich beef gravy carrots mushrooms and celery. Server was nice and attentive. I'll for sure be back. This time for brunch again. PS thanks to the owner for his kind reply to my last review which was not great. But I said I'd come back and try them and glad I did. read more

The burger sandwiched between grilled cheese is one of the best in town. It packs a punch and will leave you full and satisfied. read more

Metro Diner - Holy Davoli Burger! - Diners Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The service and wait staff was great. My meatloaf potatoes and green beans were wonderful. My husband ordered the chicken pot pie. The filling was good but biscuit topping was not good at all. Puff pastry would have tasted a lot better. Crust tasted like a biscuit that had been setting out for a while and just reheated. read more

I love the Metro Diner. The service was excellent and so was the food. The feeling of the entire restaurant was very comforting and relaxing. This is a great place to go for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I highly recommend this amazing restaurant. Thank you, Metro Diner! read more

I'm new to Birmingham, but live and work close by to this restaurant so wanted to give it a try. Called in an order during my lunch break and it was ready in less than 15 mins. The place is typically very crowded and I was eating by myself so Togo worked out perfectly. This was only my first time here, but I highly recommend it. I have heard only good things so far. The staff is very friendly, quick, and efficient. I ordered the Avocado Veggie Wrap and added grilled chicken to it and got the homemade chips, which the wrap was massive! I have been able to make this into 2 meals which makes it even more affordable. I can't wait to come back and try more of what Metro Diner had to offer! read more

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