Amazing breakfast experience! The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and our waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was warm and inviting--perfect for starting the day. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

Metro Diner - The best diner I've been to! It was quick & tasted great.The server (Melissa) was magnificent. She was very attentive - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Lunch with wife, yeah we do that a lot. Metro Diner, we'll be going back. Good comfort food, excellent service, clean and tasteful decor. Wife had Pot Roast, was a special on their menu board. More than she could eat. I had the Shepherds Pie, which I would definitely order again, but next time pretty sure I'll try a different menu item. We enjoyed our meal at Metro Diner. Would definitely recommend to friends and family seeking good Comfort Food. read more

My most recent visit was for National Pancake Day. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have a featured special for the day. After ordering a basic Short Stack with a side of sausage links, I noticed that the wall had a list of specials and flagged down the server to ask if it was too late to change to the Strawberry Shortcake version that was listed there. She checked and the kitchen said they could change it. Just before bringing it to my table the server also confided that apparently the Strawberry Shortcake version was no longer supposed to be on the menu but I was lucky they had everything still. I thought it was supposed to also include whipped cream (since they had already erased the chalkboard at that point, I couldn't be sure), however they were still pretty tasty even if not a looker per se. I don't dine here often but overall have been pleased when I have. The Chicken & Waffles (always ask for Strawberry Butter!) and the Fish & Chips are really good too. read more

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Metro diner was my daughter's choice for brunch on her birthday. The Trussville location is easy to locate and in a centralized area. We arrived and were seated immediately which I was grateful with it being a busy Sunday. They have a great kids menu with most items ranging from $7-$8. The main menu has a large selections and I decided on the chicken and waffles. It is a very large portion size..4 pieces of chicken! It was very hot and delicious. Of course I had leftovers as well for later. Good birthday choice! read more

Metro Diner - Entrance - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Well..... The food was excellent. Cooked to perfection and seasoned wonderfully. The portion size was large. Enough for dinner!! Our server JUSTIN was so knowledgeable of menu items and very attentive but not over doing it! A big winner in my book! You get the diner feel soon as you walk in. Next time we go I am sitting at the counter so we can get that cool authentic diner experience. 100% will recommend and return. read more

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Incredible service and the food is 100% worth the wait! The best green beans I've ever had in love you life! read more

Metro Diner - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans, chicken on the bone with waffles, with strawberry butter and spicy syrup. - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I had a late lunch at Metro diner and it was so good! I ordered a bunch of different food to try and taste, and everything was so yummy!! The staff was also really, really really nice, so I would definitely be back there just for the good service and vibes. read more

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I absolutely LOVE this place! The staff is warm, the food is delicious, and it's always a pleasant visit! read more

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We visited here with friends for breakfast. We had a wait on a Saturday morning. I got the Bacon Avocado Bowl, which was very tasty. It is, however, definitely a rich breakfast. Hubby got an omelet, which he also enjoyed. We would return when in the area. read more

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I was there for early dinner today, since the last time I have been there when they first opened, I ordered Bissell Breakfast and I replaced the hash brown with the other kind stringy like. Love this dish it's filling. Service is fast and ambience is nice, not much people there tonight which I like coz normally it's jam-packed with people and no place to sit. read more

Metro Diner - Bissell Breakfast - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I'm in Birmingham for a couple of days and this cute little place came up on yelp for breakfast. The employees are warm and very very friendly. They go over and beyond to make the food to order. It's a must do if you are in the area. read more

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Yelp, it's New Year's Eve! We gotta grab some food before everything shuts down. I got my taste buds set on a delicious Belgium waffle at Metro diner! So, here we are. I'm so excited! I never get the waffle, but these buds are set. We are seated quickly, although you are jumping. You got a crowd. Everybody wants to eat before these stores close and it's early, before lunchtime. Tesslyn, is our server, she sweet. Bae and I ordered the chicken and waffle to share, because we know it's huge. Easy peasy you would think? Food comes out, CHICKEN is pristine. Golden fried deliciousness that's hot and fresh. Yummy! On the other hand, the waffle, ridiculous. This is why I am here! Girl, you brought half of a waffle out and said start with this, the other is coming. You trying to be nice, I get it, but where they do that at? Then, the half waffle is cold, chicken piping hot, can't even eat it yet. We send cold waffle back, you bring expected waffle out half done, gross. Yuck! You trying to make it up and order another one, I request mine to be extra crisp. How long does it take the waffle to cook? By the time that waffle got ready, you decided to bring it out in a go box and said, "you finished with your chicken now, you might as well take it. And, I did. Best waffle ended up in a go box instead of our stomachs. We love Metro, so we'll be back, first time on a true screw up. But, Imma leave that waffle alone though. read more

Metro Diner - Chicken and Belgian Waffle( (look at that undercooked waffle) - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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We came here on a rainy afternoon for lunch. I was actually looking forward to eating here because I haven't in a long time. I was debating between the classic burger and the club sandwich so I went with the club sandwich. My daughter ordered the boneless buffalo wings with a side of fries and my friend ordered the BLT. We were seated quickly and our waitress took our drink order. I happen to look to the left because I was sitting right by the window and there was a half dead fly. He was on his back yet still moving around I ended up spraying it with hand sanitizer, and it fell to the ground. Our order came out in a timely manner. My daughter enjoyed her boneless buffalo wings. I did not enjoy the club sandwich at all. The turkey and ham on the sandwich. Had a funny taste to it. It just didn't taste fresh. The onion rings would've been good if they were hot but they were cold. My friend said his BLT was OK. It was lacking something but he didn't know what it was. I asked for mayo and mustard and they gave me one pack of each. I ate some of the sandwich, but didn't finish it because the taste of the turkey and ham just kept throwing me off. I should've said something to our waitress, but I didn't and that was my fault. I'm not sure if I would visit this establishment again. read more

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Today I decided to stop by metro diner to pick up dinner for the family. I ordered ahead and still had to wait 30 minutes to receive my order. I wish I would have checked my order before I made it home. What I received looked nothing like what I ordered. The steak tips looked so juicy and moist on the website. Unfortunately my meal ws not decisions as the picture I ordered from. The steak is not a quality cut of meat. Definitely lacks tenderness and juiciness. What i ordered vs. What i received. read more

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The restaurant is very neat and clean. The staff greeted us with smiles and a warm welcome. Ordering was easy and kinda fun. Our wait person was really friendly. The breakfast was good, except the hash browns were cooked too hard for my taste. Our wait person was quick to remedy the situation and brought us a fresh order. Overall the breakfast was good. read more

My first 5 star review of my 'Bama trip, and hopefully not my last (we're going out to dinner tonight). Breakfast is one of my mom and mine's favorite meals to enjoy, and Metro did not disappoint. Like (nearly) every restaurant, the customer service is so welcoming and engaging....and genuine. Answer questions, drinks refilled, and served with a sweet conversation. Everyone who talked to us was engaging. I ordered the Fried chicken and biscuit benedict. The chicken remained juicy, the eggs were poached to perfection, and the biscuits were buttery. My mom shared her pancakes, and they too were as perfect as a diner pancake order should be. This diner is true Americana at its finest. The dinner menu had stuff like meatloaf, pot roast, etc. Wish we had diners like this back in California.... read more

Metro Diner - Delicious pancakes - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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The waitress, Carsyn, was very friendly. The restaurant had a cool vibe; I loved the green lighting. The veggie omelette was delicious; the eggs in particular were cooked just right. I wish it came with salsa or some other sauce, though. I also got grits and a biscuit. The grits were amazing. The biscuit was a bit dry, but still yummy. read more

Just sat for over 10 minutes in a booth while other tables were sat and their orders taken. The hostess was super sorry though s/. Don't bother, it's not worth it. read more

I love Metro Diner! What I didn't know until recently is that they serve brunch here too! My boyfriend and I came here for Sunday brunch a few weeks ago. It was pretty packed, but we were able to find seating luckily at the counter. There were so many yummy options to choose from! He went with the Meat Lover's omelette, and I got the fried chicken benedict. Both came with a delicious side of hashbrowns. The fried chicken benedict was so perfect! The chicken's texture paired so well with the eggs, biscuit, and the sauce. That sauce. Oh. My. Goodness. I don't know where hollaindaise sauce has been all my life, but it was pure perfection! I'm going to have to start getting eggs benedict whenever I go out for brunch now! read more

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As requested, I came back to give Metro Diner another try. Had the Shepard Pie which was good. Also was able to try some French fries and the "bad grease" flavor was absent this time. So no issues with the food or grease. However, the floors were a disaster zone once again. It was 2:30-3:00, right after lunch rush. Staff was diligently refilling sugar pats, and kicking trash out of their way as they went. I know I sound like the Supreme Karen of Floor Cleanliness, but maybe just remind staff where the brooms are. read more

Metro Diner is a great little place to eat all the meals of your day. It's a chain, but consistently good. The menu is vast and full of options for everyone. We have gone for breakfast and lunch and never been disappointed. I like the breakfast burger, as well as the spicy honey chicken biscuit (it really does have a kick). The omelets are great. The fish and chips are good, made with fresh battered fish and crispy fries. The club is massive, I mean MASSIVE!!!! Bring your appetite if you are looking for the club. They have a brunch menu and beer and wine too. Also try some of their seasonal specials, you will enjoy this restaurant. read more

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Wonderful food and attentive service! They have a nice selection for kids as well. We've been once for breakfast and again for dinner and I will have to say breakfast is probably my favorite. The waffles are so fluffy and delicious. The cinnamon roll waffle is a 10/10 and their chicken and waffle meal is great and comes with a sweet strawberry butter. Their fish fry is very good, too! This is definitely a new favorite spot for us. read more

Metro Diner - Chicken Benedict, Cinnamon Roll Waffle, and Meat Lovers Omelet. - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Service was very friendly. Not only welcomed by the hostess but also a random waitress walking by the entry serving lunch. I ordered chicken finger platter and my sister got the chicken and waffles. Fingers were fresh cut not frozen and were pretty good. My sister said her waffle was probably one of the best ever. Will definitely recommend and return if in the area again! read more

Metro Diner - Chicken finger plate - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I've never been here before and I'll make SURE I come back again! This place is great! The menu is very accommodating for any person's appetite with a lot of things to choose from. I chose the fried chicken dinner and I'm so glad I did! The atmosphere is very inviting with a very clean dining room. The kitchen area is open which I thought might be a noise issue, but it wasn't. All of the staff were very friendly and quick to suggest food if you've never been there before. The prices are very reasonable for the amount food you get! Just let me say, when I tell you that this was the most perfectly cooked fried chicken, I'm not kidding. The plate I received was enormous with a half a bird of fried chicken, outstandingly done homemade mashed potatoes with the best gravy I've ever tasted, great cole slaw with a homemade biscuit on the side! I'm so glad I waited to eat today until we got here, because you better have a big appetite! The chicken was the most tender and juicy I've ever had! It put Popeyes and KFC to shame! The potatoes alone could've been a meal and I did my best to eat every bite! I really wanted some of that excellent looking dessert, but sadly, I was just too full to give it a try. The rest of my party all had chicken fingers and said they were delicious. I can't wait to come back and give some more selections a try! Metro Diner has easily made the list of one of the best places to eat in Alabama! We will be back, and thank you for an excellent meal!! read more

Metro Diner - The best fried chicken plate hands down! - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Didn't have to wait for a table on a weeknight. Have eaten there several times and the food hsd always been good. Home-cooked type meals. Good menu variety. Ilk be going back. read more

I recently came here for brunch after my Saturday morning workout. There was a steady crowd of people but when I arrived , I was seated immediately. It had been 9 months since I last visited here and it far exceeded my expectations! Fred, my server was great! He was very attentive and made my dine in experience memorable. I had chicken and waffle (white meat, 2 breast). I was being greedy so I ordered a side of hashbrowns as well. My order came out so fast and I thoroughly enjoyed everything I ordered! I was impressed. This was my first time having brunch here. They also had some of the best $2.99 mimosas. Brunch isn't complete without mimosas!!! Can't wait to return! read more

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Metro Diner has really been a great place to eat and fellowship with friends. We meet every Tuesday for breakfast and has formed a customer/owner: Pete/server: Telesia relationship. The food is always on point and the guys always say the eggs are the best. We're so regular the server Telesia always knows what we want. Great place to eat. read more

Metro Diner - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I ordered a BLT. I would have done better if I went to "Waffle House"... at lease they would have actually cooked the bacon right then, instead of taking old bacon that was probably left over from breakfast. The bread seemed old too. I made a mistake ordering lunch from Metro Dinner. I won't make the same mistake again. The worse BLT I've ever had. They should be ashamed of themselves by serving that. read more

My favorite breakfast place! it's definitely too expensive for what it is, but the service is kind and the meals are always a good size. I like the outdoor seating option but they are not pet friendly (I even called to ask before bringing my pup and they turned us away). read more

Sitting down to eat in the restaurant the food and service is great, but their to go orders are just not good. At least not when it comes to breakfast. Both times I've done a to go order the potatoes/ hash browns have mo salt/seasoning at all. Today I ordered a breakfast sandwich and specified no avocado ( due to a severe avocado allergy) and got home to find the whole sandwich was filled with avocado. I should have known better and checked my Food before leaving but also, you would hope that the cooks would pay attention to order notes. read more

Honestly, what an exceptionally good diner! We had a top tier breakfast here and service was excellent too! Their lunch/dinner items looked good too we will definitely be coming back for more here! read more

I met a friend for lunch and it was a great choice. I had the fish and chips and she had pot pie. My fish was tender, flaky and good!! I had fries and coleslaw which was also good! Her pot pie was a good size with a biscuit too. She said it was good. Our waitress was very good and checked on us several times. Also the cooks were coming by checking on the food after the rush. Everyone was into customer service. I will go back again. They have sit down and take out and also area outside you can sit on a pretty day! read more

Ambience is very quaint. Music is retro and loud(ish). We sat outside and it was very nice and clean. Food was amazing. I had the breakfast burger and she had the metro club. Both were a lot of food and very tasty. Service was very good and took good care of us. read more

Went on a Saturday morning, there was a little bit of wait but they were getting people seated as soon as other guests left. The food and service was great, quick and efficient! It's a great find for a breakfast/brunch spot! read more

Visited Metro Diner on 1/11/25 and the place was surprisingly unclean! The (1st) table they sat us at there was food in seat and food and gum in window! The (2nd) seat they sat us at there was liquid on food, possible soda under table and table wasn't clean. The (3rd) seat was very close to bathroom which I would have rejected but my other guest wanted pancakes so we stayed. The pancakes were terrible, the potatoes, gravy and grits were cool, plus the sweet tea was entirely too sweet. Other than that! read more

While the food was delicious and plentiful ( we got the chicken and waffles to split and still had chicken left over for another meal), the pickup experience was rude and off putting that I don't think we'll order from here again. I'll set the scene. It was a rainy Sunday. We had woken up to the dog making a mess overnight. My husband was flying out of town for the week later that afternoon. We needed some comfort food for breakfast. So we placed an order online for curbside. Entered our vehicle information and everything and he took the baby to go pick the food up so I could finish cleaning without her getting in everything. When he arrived there was no designated spot to park in so he called the restaurant to let them know he was there and where he parked. They told him they didn't do curbside anymore and he would need to come In. He told them he had a crying baby in the car (they could hear) and that it would be more trouble to get her out of car seat, walk in, pick up food, put her back in car seat, etc. they told him they would see if someone could bring it out, but no guarantees. Finally someone did manage to bring the food out to him, but told him they couldn't do that again. Not very good service if you ask me. And if it's no longer available at your restaurant site, you need to remove it as an option when folks are ordering online. read more

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I just recently moved to Alabama from Pennsylvania and I miss traditional Dinners. This has been my go to place for breakfast and lunch. Never had a bad meal. Service is Excellent! My favorite breakfast meals is the traditional Eggs Benedict and Omelets. Poached eggs are always done perfectly, not hard or watery. Omelets you can ask anyway you want them to be, very good. Lunch is also my favorite place to go, the Club sandwich is very Good. The Philly Cheese Steak, although it states Provolone cheese, (you don't put Provolone cheese on a Philly Cheese Stead, it's usually American), but I order what I have been eating back in Phila for the past 55 yrs and Metro makes it pretty Darn Close, very Good! For quick good food, go to Metro Diner, highly recommend! read more

Came here on New Year's Day. So happy they were open! They were busy but we didn't have to wait very long for a table. This was my first time at this location and I found it to be consistent with the other location I visited. Generally I would get breakfast but I decided to get the BLT. It was really good. Lots of bacon and the lettuce and tomatoes were fresh. Hubby got a cheese steak which he enjoyed. My friend got the roast beef and he said it was good. Fries were hot and hit the spot. Great new location. I would definitely come here again. Service was good. No complaints from me! read more

Metro Diner - Big BLT - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I have never ordered something here and been disappointed. BTW, their mimosas are ON POINT. They have an excellent wait staff and chef. They're willing to make substitutions for most anything on the menu and everything is so fresh. Love that they have clean bathrooms and plenty of seating. It's always a barrel of laughs when we go here for breakfast and drinks after work. UPDATE 2/19/2020: The new sangria drinks are amazing! I recommend the white wine one. The blueberries in it are so fresh and delicious! The French Dip sandwich is probably the most amazing tasting sandwich I've ever tasted. Legit, it should have its own cult following. read more

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Me and my boo were craving some eggs benedict on this fine Monday morning. I stumbled upon Metro Diner last night while looking up places to go. It's located in the corner of a strip of other businesses. It's welcoming with checkerboard floors, green backlit lights, and a big cafe sign with specials written. We even saw that they had a picture of Guy Fieri visiting. Not sure if it was that specific location, but still pretty cool. I was ready to be taken to Flavortown. Lol. We requested a booth, so it took a minute to be seated while they were cleaning. We sat down and were greeted a few moments after and ordered waters to start and some hot herbal tea. The fried chicken benedict caught our eye, so we got 2 orders of that and called it a day. Fast forward about 30 mins later, our teas never got there but the benedict plate came out hot and fresh. It looked delicious and it truly was...so I didn't care about the tea at this point. The hollandaise was flavorful and tangy, the chicken was tender with a nice texture, and the hashbrowns in the side were perfectly crispy on top! The poached eggs were slightly overdone but still jammy, I think because everything was still so hot. Nevertheless it tasted good, so not a big issue. I got to go to Flavortown, so I was happy. Haha. read more

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