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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Friday, August 27, 2021 Greeted by Friendly Staff Establishment Clean / Some Employees Wearing Face Masks Due to CoViD-19 - Customers NOT Required to Wear Face Masks No Line/No Waiting at This Time Arrived: 5:47pm Greeted & Seated: 5:47pm Placed Drink Order: 5:50pm Received Drinks: 5:52pm Placed Entrée Order: 5:52pm Received Entrée Order: 6:00pm Server was friendly, helpful & knowledgeable about food being offered. Husband ordered the Chicken Parmesan ($12.49). It came with two fried chicken tenders over fettuccine noodles covered in marinara sauce. The sauce came with chunks of tender cooked tomatoes and bits of onions, seasoned well. I ordered the Pot Roast ($13.69) and it was delicious. A 6-8 oz. pulled section of pot roast served over mashed potatoes, tender stalks of celery, and carrots all covered in perfectly seasoned gravy. I can highly recommend this item from the menu. Drinks kept filled. Food arrived hot & delicious. Will definitely be back to try another entree. read more

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First time here, stopped in while Black Friday shopping. They had a really nice crowd, but no significant wait time it has an old school diner vibe, nice friendly atmosphere. I ordered a d l decker BLT and fries. it was really good, lots of bacon. if you want to add mustard they give you the pigs. My husband had a western omelet, cheese grits and toast. his looked and smelled really good. He says he loved it. Didnt get to visit the restroom to verify cleanliness. We definitely will return. read more

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Really enjoyed coming out here a few nights ago. I scoped out their menu, just to confirm if there was anything else I wanted, but my heart was set on the chicken and waffles, and it would have been hard to have an upset here. They have some good chicken & waffles, especially when topped with the strawberry butter. Only thing I would change is that I wish they were boneless chicken breasts or tenders with their waffles. If can be frustrating, and messy, to cut those up and deal with that and the waffles all on one plate. They also gave some sriracha hot sauce mixed with their maple syrup into a glaze that could be put on the chicken. The location is a little smaller than what the outside impression gives you. The staff is very nice. I look forward to coming back soon! read more

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Good food, good service, good menu selection. Chicken and waffles are my go to meal there. Yummy.

We had a great breakfast here. The weight staff is friendly and helpful. The food, especially the eggs were fantastic. Cool dinner ambiance. I highly recommend eating here. read more

This was my first time here. I came for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Masks are required and they have the plexiglass shields between each booth. The server was perfect. She was friendly, efficient, and attentive. The food came out fast and hot. My western omelet and grits were good. No complaints. I will be back. I want to try the chicken and waffle next time. It looked delicious. read more

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We stopped by on a Sunday evening for dinner. We ordered the chicken tender plate, with coleslaw and a Caesar salad, and the turkey plate with mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and cornbread dressing. First impressions: everything on the turkey plate was very salty. The turkey tastes like it may come packaged instead of cooked on premise. However, the green beans were very good. The chicken tenders were a little undercooked and rubbery, but had a good flavor and I liked the breading. The Caesar salad was good, but there was no Parmesan cheese on it, which is an important part. In the end, the turkey plate was just not good. The mashed potatoes didn't have much flavor, and the gravy had a weird aftertaste. The dressing was just mush. The rest of the chicken tenders were done, and so were pretty good. The Cole slaw was okay, as was the Caesar salad. We might be back to try the Belgian waffles, but not anytime soon. read more

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

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amazing customer service and the food was delicious and the atmosphere was so joyful I even saw the janitor jamming around being so happy

Atmosphere was nice, restaurant was clean. Our server was named Stephanie and she was so sweet to my wife and I. Now for the food. We ordered the cheese fries as an appetizer, it was absolutely phenomenal. Wife got the chicken and waffles, wow that plate was loaded with food and it was delicious. I got the BBQ burger and fries. Unfortunately the fries and straps of bacon were the star of my meal. So greasy and was pretty small, I only ate half the burger. Overall I would still recommend it, less the burger. read more

Metro Diner - Chicken and waffles with strawberry butter. - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Lots of food.... I got a burger, very nice but a little over cooked. Nice rich flavor with a mind blowing amount of fries. Loved my pickle too. My husband got the Chicken Pot Pie and he said it was better than mine... flaky crust that tasted like biscuits, just yummy. Good service and enjoyed our meal. Nice family place with breakfast at dinner if you wanted read more

Great food never fails satisfying my hunger. Also food selections are always delicious.

Great place to have breakfast Bissell Breakfast is my favorite, Chicken and Waffles Plate,Two Egg Breakfast..it's all good. I recommend joining the waitlist before you head out. read more

My husband and I have breakfast after our workout on most Tuesdays or Thursdays at Metro Diner Trussville. Service is always good. I usually get the meat lovers omelet (substitute pork sausage for turkey sausage) and hash browns. It's ALWAYS delicious. We are always treated like family, even the chefs thank us for coming when we're leaving. On our last visit something stood out. There was an elderly man seated alone having breakfast. The staff constantly checked on him, one server even sat with him a moment and talked with him. Then the chef, on her way to take a break, came over to inquire how he was feeling. This made me tear up. Elders are often overlooked, so for them to take the time to fellowship with him I'm sure made his day. I know it made my day to see that people still care, there's still good in the worI would want someone to treat my parents that way. read more

Really good breakfast! Was in town for a conference with lunches and dinners provided, so I really wanted a chance to sample some local flair - We decided on Metro Diner for breakfast. I ordered the San Francisco Benedict as I am a huge fan of the standard eggs benedict and thought it would be good to give this alternative with avocado and tomatoes a shot. It was delicious! From bottom to top it was prepared just right. Muffins were toasted just right and those little nooks & crannies really caught all of the goodness. The Canadian Bacon was cooked well also. So far, two things that are pretty hard to jack up, so lemme get to the eggs and that Hollandaise sauce. The sauce was fresh and not clumpy like I have had in other places and the eggs were perfectly poached. Great mix of flavors in all...especially with some hot sauce on those scrumptious hashbrowns. This would definitely be a place I would visit again if I were back in Birmingham. Fantastic job Metro Diner, thank you for a tasty meal! read more

Metro Diner - San Francisco Benedict. Creamy hollandaise sauce cover these perfectly poached eggs. Delicious! - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

First time here, definitely not my last! Met my fiance here prior to some Black Friday weekend shopping on a Sunday about 1:30 pm. Even arriving later then the normal Sunday lunch crowded time, there was a 15 - 20 minute wait for the two of us to get seated. Once seated our server took great care of us throughout the meal. She kept our drinks full and got us anything we needed. As we watched other servers taking plates of food out to other tables, we were constantly surprised at how large the servings were. I went with the: BOLD CITY BURGER~ Provel cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, sausage, fried jalapeños, lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli on a brioche bun. My fiance went with the: MEATLOAF PLATE ~ Our famous meatloaf, mashed red skinned potatoes and brown gravy with veggies and a baguette. Mine had a couple mods - no tomato and no garlic aioli. It was cooked perfectly and was a really good burger in general. Later found out that the patties aren't just ground beef but a mixture of several better cuts, which explains why it was so good. My fiance's was good, but we had a few problems. Her's came out exactly as ordered, however everything on the plate was lukewarm at best. They were more then friendly about this and got her taken care of quickly - we couldn't have asked for the situation to have been handled any differently. The food was very good and the portions were large. Overall, even with the one hick-up, we were pleased with the experience and both would come back here for the same items or to try something different. read more

The food here is always hot and fresh! The chicken is juicy and flavorful, which is hard to find. I highly recommend this restaurant in Trussville. read more

Their brunch is always great and the servers are friendly and attentive. It feel like going home for brunch.

One of our favorite places to eat after a long hike. My personal favorites are the breakfast burger (bring your appetite) and the any of the eggs Benedict options. Chicken and waffles are good, but not my thing. The staff is always friendly and very attentive. read more

We stopped here for the first time recently. There's always a parking lot full when I pass by. This was a Wednesday around 1:30. We were seated immediately. Our waitress came quickly to take our order. She was nice and helpful. I tried a mimosa and it was just ok. They are $2.99 all day and come in different flavors. My husband and I split the fried chicken and waffle. It came with a 1/2 of a chicken (breast, wing, leg, thigh) which was fried crispy and seasoned well. The waffle was a thick Belgian waffle with strawberry butter and powdered sugar. The portion was huge. We both were stuffed. read more

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Went after work today for simple burgers. Brittany was our server, she was nice. However, couldn't get our order in as she saw fit to converse with the cook for 10 minutes. We were the only people there, had to tell her we're ready to order and she said ok. She continued to talk to the cook for another 5 minutes never acknowledging us. We walked out. 1 star read more

I won't come back. It doesn't feel clean. My coffee cup was dirty. The bananas on my waffle were brown. read more

Metro Diner - I had the fruity waffle, but the bananas are not appealing. - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I'm in town visiting friends. We decided to try the place due to a good suggestion from a friend of a friend. So glad we tried it. I had the meat lover's omelet with added peppers and salsa. It was extremely delicious. The service was great. Our waitress Brandi was awesome. She was so friendly. The entire staff was extremely nice. The service was absolutely excellent. The restaurant was clean. The restroom was even spotless. I will definitely return when I'm back in town. read more

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I came here for the first time today with my aunt and daughter. I've been wanting to come try this place since it had opened. We came right before lunch and we're sat quickly and had a server show up promptly to take our drink orders. Our waitress was nice and helpful and our food came out fast. I got the crab cakes eggs Benedict with hash browns. It was delicious. The crab cakes were some of the best I've ever had. I almost wished I had just gotten them with out the other stuff. My 4 year old got pancakes and a side of broccoli which she ate most of. My aunt got the Reuben sandwich and said it was really good as well. I'll for sure be back at another time to get something else. read more

Metro Diner - Kid menu and drink - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Love it!! peter caper is awesome The place is always clean and you get your food very quick.

Best place ever!! Delicious food and great service. If you haven't been there I highly recommend you try it. They serve breakfast all day!!! The fruity waffles are amazing. I know without a doubt I will be back for more this week!!! Lol read more

From California and was visiting family in Alabama (Trussville). The only food options we had seen were Waffle House and Cracker Barrel. My cousin mentioned Metro Diner, so glad she did. Service was excellent, atmosphere was cheerful and upbeat. Menu selection was intense. I ended up with the Philly Cheese Steak sandwich and sister had fish and chips. Food came quickly, it didn't disappoint. Our server came by the table multiple times to check if we needed anything. I was pleasure and memorable experience for sure. Be back soon. read more

After we gave the hostess our number and our name, we waited outside. I received a text stating that I had been added to the list. This is 1023 am. At 11 we checked on our table, they said we were next. After a few minutes, my husband went in to check the hostess said that we were not on the list but we were seated. She did not apologize and acted like it was my fault she didn't enter my name. They were very busy but her manager then said "I don't even have you on my list". Ok?!? Then seated we waited. After we got our drinks, we finally asked that our food be boxed up. Then we waited. After about 15 more minutes, we got up to pay. The manager comp'd us our coffees. Horrible experience. read more

Food and service were excellent. Dillon was such a friendly and helpful server. Fish and Chips

My first time experiencing metro was truly spectacular! The service was very friendly and quick to act and the interior was spacious and very beautiful and homey. The parking is plentiful so you shouldn't have a trouble finding somewhere to park. As for the food, even though it's not as unique of options the portions are A LOT. I've tried the chicken & waffles, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, avocado spread with tomatoes and a burger and sandwich combined! The chicken and waffles come with strawberry butter that tasted like strawberry icecream and it was a fantastic addition to the entree. The chicken was tender and flavorful with barely any excess grease on it and the waffles was very fluffy and sweet alone. My favorite has to be the tender meatloaf with gravy and mashed potatoes, I will definitely be back to order that again. The burger/sandwich was amazing and cooked perfectly but I do feel that the amount of bread can be slightly overwhelming for most. The avocado spread with tomato is a great appetizer for those who are looking for a more vegan approach. Overall I had a great experience with the food and staff! I cannot wait to come back to try more options and make this a regular diner to bring my friends and family. read more

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One of my new favorite after work breakfast spots! Came here with my coworkers after a long shift at the ER and was so pleased with the meal we had! To start, we each ordered an alcoholic beverage. There were several different kinds of mimosas to choose from, and one coworker tried the cranberry mimosa, while I had the sunrise mimosa, which had grenadine and pineapple juice in addition to the traditional champagne and oj. It was delicious! They also offer bloody Mary's. All the drinks are only 2.99 apiece! For my entree, I had the crab cakes Benedict and it was PERFECT! The crab cakes were flavorful- one coworker said they were spicy but I didn't think so. The eggs were perfectly poached and the hollandaise sauce was great! I ordered fruit in the side and it wasn't fresh at all, but I was already so stuffed and pleased with the rest of the meal I didn't ask them to swap it out. When I got my bill I saw there was an upcharge for the fruit, so I showed the waitress the fruit and the manager not only removed the upcharge, but comped my entire entree to apologize! I was incredibly grateful for the gesture and WILL be back to try some of the other dishes I had my eye on. Also-get there early. We were there by 730 and got a table right away, but by the time we left there was quite a line! read more

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One word, YUM! We stopped in to check out metro for the first time, and the first impression was really nice. They have such a giant selection of delicious comfort food, so definitely come when you need some delicious southern comfort food! I got the cinnamon roll pancakes for around $9, THERE DELECTABLE!, and there portions are HUGE! And the strawberry butter, you can eat with a spoon. If you visit ask for "sky", he is an amazing waiter! read more

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This is a nice diner that lives by their motto "Comfort food with flair. Waiting time was very convenient considering there was a 15 minute wait. I wasn't surprised since It's is a new location and fills the need for more breakfasts spots in Trussville. They took my cellphone number and sent a text when our table was ready. There was a few benches to sit and wait outside. They beat the few competitors with the appropriate brunch cocktails, because let's face it, "Jesus made wine" and when they ran out, he made more! The burger was really good! The eggs were fantastic! Bacon was cooked until just slightly crisp. They definitely have a tempting variety of comfort food. I love to see different menu items like Monte Cristo, fried jalapeños, and aioli at a diner. For those allergen concerns: They use vegetable oil for frying, margarine for butter, and Hellman's mayonnaise. They have a gluten free menu. Now that I'm trying the Keto Diet and avoiding soy it's harder than ever to eat out. I know, I'm that annoying customer but restaurants that work with me gets extra kudos! Mr. Cooper was the manager and did his rounds making sure tables were satisfied. He was very friendly and helpful with ingredient info and was really receptive and knowledgeable about avoiding allergens. Thanks for caring!!! read more

The service is great but sometimes the workers are a bit racists and you can feel that energy. The food is great but I always order to go.

This was hands down one of the best restaurants I have been at!! We had an amazing waiter named sky to start taking our order. He was very helpful with telling us some favorites. We had 5 people at the table( 2 were children) I had the biscuits and gravy. It came with eggs and hash browns. It was fantastic!!! Also the portions are very large! Also at the table was an AMAZING cinnamon roll pancake which was killer!! And also, the chicken parmigiana. This was a massive portion!! 2 people Could share it!! The kids had chicken fingers and Mac and cheese. We also tried a cup of strawberry butter which everyone should try!! We will go back!!! Very clean restaurant! Highly recommend!! read more

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I love this place!!! Out if the 40 plus reviews I have done, I was the most pleasantly surprised by entertaining a meal at the Metro City Diner. This was my first time at the new location, and I felt like we were treated like family. The owner was constantly on the floor getting feedback from his attendees. Serving staff never let my two drinks get below half empty. And as we were in a large group of 40+ people at a yelp event, they handled the crowd with poised. I was blessed with the opportunity to sample the chicken and waffles, the burger, the meat loaf, and the avacado toast. Any four of these dishes were fit for A King. It was my first time trying avocado toast and chicken and waffles, and I ate too exhausted. The meat loaf was heavenly. Just heavenly. And the strawberry butter that comes on top of the chicken and waffles is to die for. It is homemade, and a work of art. All in all, welcome to Birmingham premier diner. Even that grumpy old grandfather won't have anything to complain about after church. read more

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This spot feels so familiar! I ordered the chicken and waffles bone in and it is 20min from the time they drop the order! The chicken is cooked fresh and the strawberry butter is to die for! Staff is very friendly and prices are competitive! read more

Metro Diner - Wall of fame! - American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Love the chicken and waffles! Server was very helpful and everything we had was delicious

I was so excited when Metro Diner came to Birmingham. We ate at the Jacksonville location years ago and it was so good. The Birmingham locations are just as tasty. Great breakfast spot. The service has always been top notch. The Fried Chicken & Waffles is my go-to. I also love their mimosas. The omelettes are also big and fluffy. The kids pancakes are enough to serve both of my young children. read more

Excellent breakfast, had their Classic Eggs Benedict with Coffee, delicious! The staff was busy, but handle everyone who squizzed in, restaurant was packed. The busser was very good a clearing table and getting customers seated quickly. I enjoy watching a business humming along, and satisfying customers. read more