Woww! Generous portions and delicious. Our gang ordered a cinnamon swirl pancake, carrot cake waffle, crab cake Benedict and a couple of breakfast platters. We also got a side of biscuits and gravy to share. The five of us had enough left to feed another couple of hungry people. The waffle and pancake were perfect. The Benedict was a plate cleaner. The platters had perfect over easy and over medium eggs, crisp bacon, Generous hash browns and a choice of toasts, both of which we got were delicious. The real star of the show was the side of biscuits and sausage gravy. The biscuits were crispy on the top and perfect in the middle. The gravy was scrumptious and seasoned perfectly for a group with varying tastes. Definitely going back. Our only regret is that most of us don't live in the Tampa area! The restroom could use a little attention. Lots of paper on the floor. read more

I came here for breakfast with my sister and we had such a great experience. Even though it was super busy, the service was friendly, organized, and surprisingly quick. We were seated fast and our food came out much sooner than expected. I ordered the chicken and waffles, which were perfectly crispy, flavorful, and paired so well with the fluffy waffles. My sister had the veggie omelette, and it was fresh, filling, and cooked perfectly. Everything tasted amazing, and the overall atmosphere made it such a fun and relaxing spot. We left happy, full, and already excited to come back again. read more

Metro Diner - Chicken and waffles & Veggie Omelet - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida

I was visiting my Mom here in Florida for the week . I am from New York where as everyone knows has a ton of diners . I was a little hesitant at first a diner in Florida ? Well my mom said she's been there many times and how good it is . So we drove the half hour to the Brandon location they have several locations. I ordered the roasted turkey dinner with stuffing and mashed potatoes. My mom ordered the Belgian waffles with fruit . I really enjoyed my meal and the portion was plenty . Only thing I wasn't crazy about was the gravy but no big deal . My mom enjoyed her hot fresh Belgian waffles loaded with strawberries and blueberries . My mom also ordered 4 Meals to go to break down for the weeks worth of food . Tara was our waitress she was very quick and very nice . Overall good experience I'll come back . read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida

First time visit to this location, I've only been to the one from DDD in Jacksonville. I was pleasantly surprised to see there was no line on an early Sunday morning. The location is nice and a large parking lot. The server was friendly and didn't rush us, even after we stayed and chatted for quite awhile after paying. The food came out hot and tasty. read more

Metro Diner - A very large orange juice - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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I went in because I was hungry and curious. I came out happy and thankful. This cute and classic diner is in the same shopping plaza as Homegoods and Aldi... on the northeast end, in the old gym location. There's tons of parking and despite being near the busy Lumsden and Providence intersection, it feels peaceful. I stopped in on a Friday morning around 8:30 and immediately liked the ambiance. It's bigger inside than I expected-with lots of light flooding in the windows. They had some fall/Thanksgiving decorations up. It was just so welcoming. And so was the gentleman in the spectacular egg-patterned pants who showed me to my seat. He's a joy. Then came my incredible server, Danielle. She's top notch! She was warm and friendly, gave me some background on the place (so appreciated!!), some tips on the process and suggestions on meals. I felt so empowered to make good decisions. She checked on me often-brought refills of Diet Coke and sent me home with a fresh one in a to go cup. (She gets me!) I can tell you, this franchise started in Jacksonville and blew up when it appeared on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." It's known for its fried chicken and meatloaf. And you can order anything off the menu, any time of day. Which reminds me: the food! I ended up going with the fish fry Friday. Two pieces of fried fish, french fries, it comes with coleslaw but you can sub out for that (I went with green beans) and on Friday, you get a cup of soup or a house salad. I went with the chicken noodle soup-which is always available (they also have a soup du jour) and *excellent! I ate every drop. Those green beans were great, too-good snap! Most of the fries were good-slightly crispy/perfect amount of salt-but the last few weren't quite done. No matter. The fish was fine-generous portion. I thought the prices were very fair and it was so clean and cozy in there. All of the specials looked intriguing... and I really want dig into that breakfast menu. I think you can even get mimosas! Cheers to Metro Diner! read more

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I haven't dined in yet but the breakfast has never disappointed. I order breakfast to my job and arrives hot and fresh. Will continue eating at this establishment. read more

Let me start by saying I'm not really a breakfast person but this place is an exception for me. The food is fantastic and the service is reminiscent of good ol' southern hospitality! The restaurant is bright with plenty of seating. The chicken a waffles is a must try! read more

Metro Diner - Chicken and waffles with strawberry butter. YUM! - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Came here with my fiancé on a Saturday morning. It was pretty busy. We had to wait about 1520 minutes to get seated as expected. One thing I did notice upon entering the strong smell of chicken and waffles. It smell delicious once we got seated the waitress explained that they are known for their chicken and waffles. I personally did not get them, however did see others who had it and it was huge and looked phenomenal. It had some sort of strawberry butter as well. I recommend the cheese grits here. I would say they are the best cheese grits I have had in a long time. They do serve the breakfast and lunch menu all day. I recommend the chicken biscuit eggs Benedict. We are looking for a good breakfast or a brunch spot. Metro diner is it I will definitely be back. read more

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From entering the door it was a pleasure. There was nice music playing and was nicely lit. The atmosphere was great. I was greeted and taken to my seat. The staff were so friendly and helpful with recommendations. I can say that they were spot on. The food came out fast, fresh and hot! When I tell you good eating , that's exactly what it was. We ordered the chicken and waffles along with the 3 egg platter. It was more than enough for the two of us. Please think about this place when you're searching for a good meal. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Great service, affordable and tasty food. All of my favorite things! I had the blueberry lemon pancakes that were on special and it was so delicious. It came with a lemon drizzle (not overly sweet) and blueberry butter. This is a great spot for classic breakfast. read more

Metro Diner - Blueberry Lemon Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Metro Dinero chain has always been good to Us! At an affordable price you can expect plenty of delicious diner favorites. The menu also includes some rotating seasonal items and a few unique diner options. Our service was great and the kitchen was able to modify our lunch selections with no issues. read more

Metro Diner - Loaded Burger Bowl 01-09-2025 - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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2nd visit for chicken and waffles with a friend. I know I'll butcher the spelling but our server Kiyana was great and blew my friends mind when he pushed his empty sweet tea glass out and asked for seconds and she already had it in her hand. That's skill!!!! Great lunch! read more

Metro Diner - Brekkie all day - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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I'm glad there's now a Metro Diner here. The food is good, the service is friendly, and it has that classic diner vibe--what's not to love? I ordered the Protein Breakfast with coffee. It was just eggs and sausage, but it was affordable and the atmosphere was pleasant. read more

My husband and I have been going to Metro for years. We used to live Jacksonville and we started dining with them at original location. What can tell you that there food and prices have consistent over the years. My go to item : Fried chicken and Waffles with Strawberry butter . All fresh, fried just right . Cheese curls : was really good along with awesome ranch dressing. Service was great and our waitress was attentive. Ambiance is always great . Same setup at all locations. Plenty of parking. read more

Metro Diner - Location building picture - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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First time at Metro Diner and we really enjoyed. I am a bit biased against all the breakfast restaurants we have. Many are just the same blah food for way too much money. This is a place I will come back to. Service was fast, friendly and food was good. It was busy when we went but things still moved quickly. I tried their stuffing waffles. Made with stuffing so they were savory. The variation I chose had 2 huge chicken tenders covered in sausage gravy. This was very good. Chicken was great, super crispy and moist inside. The sausage gravy was flavorful and was a nice blend with the waffle. We also had a western omelette. This was very good. Fruit that came with was good and fresh. Sometimes "fresh fruit" is not good, but Metro was not that way. Nice and crisp and we finished. Also came with a homemade biscuit. This place is definitely one of the better breakfast options in the area. We will be back again due to the great food and service. read more

Metro Diner - Chicken stuffing waffle and Western Omelet - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Stopped in for breakfast on a weekday around 9am. Restaurant was busy, but there was not a wait. This is part of a chain which has consistently good food and service in every location that I have visited. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. My favorite is the fried chicken & waffles. You can get all dark or white meat. These are not tenders, they are legs, thighs, and breasts. The Bissell breakfast is another favorite. Other menu items include all kinds of pancakes, french toast and waffles. They offer salads, meatloaf, shrimp&grits, burgers and sandwiches. The portions ate large and food very good. Plenty of parking out front. read more

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I absolutely love metro dinner! The staff are always nice and welcoming! The food is always fresh and flavorful! read more

We are happy that there is now a Metro Diner location in Brandon. When we arrived on this Tuesday morning the place was packed! That tells you something. All the staff were very welcoming which was nice. Who doesn't love a Metro Diner?!? I've been to locations all over and they are consistently good! Metro Diner has a diverse menu and there is something for everyone, even picky eaters! Our server Shannon was great!! We came for breakfast today and everything was delicious. Metro Diner is well known for their Chicken & waffles. If you've never tried them you must! They are delicious! Hours of operation are: Monday & Tuesday 7am - 3 pm Wednesday - Sunday 7am - 8 pm read more

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It was our first time visiting a Metro Diner. It's so nice to see this new location in the Brandon area. There's no longer a need to visit the one in Tampa. Let's just say that the parking situation is much better in Brandon. Our first impression was a good one. It's clean and inviting. We were greeted immediately, and seated at a booth table as requested. It was a busy Tuesday morning. Devante was our server. He was great with offering seasonal menu suggestions, and making sure that we had a great experience. The house blend coffee is pretty good here. I love that the half & half creamer was automatically brought to the table with the coffee. It wasn't that flavored stuff that they call creamer that sits on the table all morning long. Thank goodness for that! I've been to some establishments that leave the half & half out all morning. Yuck! The seasonal flavored coffee was pumpkin spice. I wasn't a fan of it because it tasted kind of weak. I ended up asking for a refill of the house blend to top it off. It actually tastes better blended with the stronger house coffee. The Pumpkin Griddles on the seasonal menu comes with your choice of pancakes or a Belgian waffle. The pancakes were delicious! The cream cheese icing, candied pecans, and cinnamon butter made it so memorable. It didn't even need the warm maple syrup that was provided. My husbands Biscuits & Sausage Gravy definitely tasted like it was house made. We confirmed that it truly is made in house. The biscuits are fluffy, and the sausage was plentiful in the gravy. The eggs are large, and cooked exactly the way he wanted it. They have Tabasco sauce. You just have to ask for it if it's not already on the table. My hubby was being a goofball while displaying it in one of the pictures. The home fries were average. In all fairness, the small taste that I had may have been affected by a drop of his Tabasco sauce. I'll let you know about the hashbrowns (or grits) at our next visit. Overall, we really enjoyed our breakfast experience at Metro Diner. They also give military discounts, which is very much appreciated. We will be returning for more breakfast and lunch dates. I can't wait to try the Chicken & Waffles with strawberry butter. read more

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I like the authentic American diner setup they build. Polite service and wide options of quality classic dishes. The maple syrup w hot sauce combo is a neat trick I learned here. read more

Metro Diner - Philly steak sandwich. Chicken + waffles - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Fish Fry Friday (FFF) dine-in for lunch was the first visit to Metro Diner Brandon. Courteous and professional service plus menu assistance provided by Keion. Background music generally muffled by numerous patron conversations. Seating available in booths and tables. but Noticed brief wait times for incoming customers. FFF meal included two fish (my guess Cod) with Coleslaw, seasoned fries and Caesar salad. Both fish and fries were hot when arrived. Fish is lightly battered and cooked well, flaked easily. Fries were barely seasoned (to my standards). Coleslaw was good. Caesar salad favorably memorable -- fresh, crisp croutons and delicious. Take out breakfast orders: Biscuits are huge, raised, flakey and delicious. Best size and tasting in area! Worth ordering repeatedly, even if not offered with breakfast Steak and Scramble Bowl. "Seasoned sirloin steak with scrambled eggs, roasted grape tomatoes over hashbrown potatoes and drizzled with Hollandaise sauce." Nice combination and good tasting. Hashbrowns and Hollandaise sauce really compliment this meal. Huevos Rancheros. Selected scrambled eggs "...over fried sun-dried tomato tortilla shells, bacon, sausage, black beans, onions , tomatoes, roasted corn, and green peppers. Topped with sour cream, salsa, fried jalapenos and green onions." (per request, no cheese). Good choice, would order again. Belgian Waffle. "Thick and light, a true Belgian waffle. Topped with powdered sugar." Huge, vanilla-flavor, scent and closest to waffle sampled during visit to Belgium. Great taste and huge size, saved half of the waffle for next day. Veggie Omelet w/biscuit & home fries. "Mushrooms, onions, peppers, cheddar cheese, and tomatoes. Served with toast . . ." Generous portion filled with veggies. Sides: Grits - creamy and good taste Turk Links, Bacon crispy -- both good tasting/cooked well Pricing. Competitive prices; good food Parking. Angle parking small distance from raised curb to restaurant. Wheel chair ramp access located on same curb directly south of Metro Diner entry (close to 5 Below) Location: Southeast intersection Lumsden Ave and Providence Road. Entry facing west to Providence Road read more

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When we found out Metro Diner was coming to Brandon we were excited to try it! I was absolutely thrilled they have a spot here in Brandon. Since coming to Brandon, visited atleast 3-4 times and each time was not disappointed. Metro Diner is in a plaza that you would missed if you didn't live in Brandon - it's tucked away in the far end corner on Lumsden Road, plenty of parking and other shops to visit. The place can get packed and also dining room can be quite loud, but who needs to talk when you are eating great food. One visit - I had the Shepherd's pie, which is hot and cooked to perfection. My daughter got the hamburger salad, which I thought odd but she said it was quite tasty. Second visit - got the burger and it was such a good burger. Third visit - took my mother got the chicken salad and woah! The chicken blew my mind. It was one of the best chicken I had: light, flaky, moist and and not at all salty. The greens wasn't too impressive, felt too little and not crisp to match the chicken, but it was good. Definitely would recommend anything fried chicken. I may try the waffle and chicken next time. read more

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This place is amazing I honestly cannot say enough about the great food, friendly staff, cleanliness, just an all around great place to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. We decided to get the turkey dinner for 4 this year, OMG IS IT SOOOO GOOD!!!! Can I say 10 star's wow impressed, not something that comes easy from me!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Metro Diner for a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner read more

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We have been to the Tampa location and figured we would try this one out..luckily I went online and secured a spot on the wait list, it was Sunday and they were very busy even at 1:30, we walked in and were seated right away...server came over and took care of us..Fish and Chips were ordered and the Turkey Dinner...Food was served and the Turkey was an Orange color, nothing like I have seen before...tried it and it had an odd taste and was not hot, dipped it in the Gravy and it was super salty...Green Beans were crunchy, Potatoes lukewarm but good, stuffing dry..I could not eat Turkey it tasted funny...hated to say anything but the server was more than happy to change it out, got the Chicken Pot Pie instead and it was good and hot ..Fish and Chips, ok..lots of batter...Slaw delicious...if you like Fried Chicken they do serve some of the best and wish I would have just ordered that...cute little place and service was excellent, will come again with different choices next time... read more

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Great place for some bfast food. Lunch is good too but I like the all day bfast menu. We had a group of 8 and service was top notch. It's a busy location, plenty of parking, but it was still easy to get a table read more

My ladies group went there for brunch and really enjoyed it. With a group of 10, it can be a challenge to get everyone's food in a timely manner, but Metro diner did it. Everyone enjoyed their food. The portions were ample and the prices reasonable. Our server was efficient and friendly. Metro is is very quaint, decorated like a retro 50s diner. Can't wait to come back and try the mimosas. read more

Metro Diner - Hot Spicy Honey Chicken Biscuit - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Decided to try their new location for dinner. I ordered the honey hot fried chicken sandwich with seasoned fries. The sandwich consisted of two very crispy tenders coated in a spicy hot honey sauce and was delicious. The bun was nicely toasted and the fries were well seasoned and crispy. read more

Metro Diner - Spicy Honey Chicken Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Decided to try a new place and was pleasantly surprised. Food was good place was clean and waitress were friendly. We will be back for sure to try more dishes. read more

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We have been to this Metro Diner three times in the past three months. We always have great service, food and the diner is very clean. The service is quick and always with a smile. This is our favorite diner!!! read more

Metro Diner in Brandon. First time I've been to one. The food was excellent. I ordered the protein breakfast Sausage , Canadian bacon, & scrambled eggs. The server was very good and polite. Lots of people inside, every seat was filled. I highly recommend Metro Diner. I'm excited to try the one in Gainesville, FL. read more

I was in the metro diner this morning, as I am several times but today I have to say I will not be returning. They sat a couple down next to us with 2 dogs in a carriage. Next thing I know the man picked one of the dogs up out the carriage and placed it on the table. I don't believe a restaurant is a place for dogs. Let alone a dog on a table where people are eating. Not knowing whether the dog has fleas, hair flying around et. Cetera, so if they are allowing dogs in there, I will not be attending any longer. read more

Busy place which says a lot about them. Food was good service was good. Sort of down home cafe experience.

Let's just go ahead and say it. This is the best breakfast chain in the Tampa area. I've been to other chain diners but they don't compare in quality or quantity. The service was also extremely friendly and relatively fast for the place to be as packed as it was. I found my new best thing in that Cinnamon Roll Pancake though. That thing was so F*ing good!!! read more

Metro Diner - 1. Fish and Chips w/ extra chips. 2. Cinnamon Roll pancake with cheese eggs, cheese grits, and fish (and BACON cause this is 'MERICA) - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Absolutely love this place. My wife and I have been to the one on Kennedy boulevard in Tampa. We're so excited when we put one in Brandon. Been there twice now absolutely love it. Service is awesome food is awesome. Atmosphere is great. Awesome place for breakfast or lunch. If you haven't had your chicken waffles you are missing out. Highly recommend you stopping a display read more

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From the moment we walked in, everyone was so nice and friendly. We ordered the fried chicken plate and the croissant French toast. Wow, the chicken plate was huge and seasoned nicely! The honey sauce made at the table was great as well. The French toast was nice but a little too mushy and somewhat cold in places. However, the overall atmosphere makes up for it. I will be coming back to try more items from the menu. read more

Metro Diner - Croissant French toast - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Food was good and grits were actually seasoned! Son got the hot chicken and waffles, daughter got chicken tenders, I got the turkey plate. Cheese fries were good too. Service was excellent! read more

One of several Metro Diners in the Tampa Bay Area that seem to pack the restaurant with an unassuming restaurant name, serve good food and, most importantly, at good prices! Very busy here even on weekdays, but management prioritizes moving busy people quickly for meals. We chose Eggs Benedict for a late breakfast and we were pleased with the presentation, service and a meal somewhat challenging to offer at this price and quality. Service was excellent! I asked a diner seated near us how was the fried chicken dish they were served. They enthusiastically raved about it. Customers who leave happy come back! And, I can't wait to try the fried chicken. read more

First time with this location, but not with the brand. We were invited to a sneak preview before the grand opening. With new staff, cooks in training and expected there to be hiccups. There were none. Everything we ordered was flavorful, prepared as ordered and delivered in a timely manner. We were in and out in about an hour. The venue was full, but not loud. Even with music playing I was able to have table talk with no issue. Kiara was our server. She was delightful! Friendly demeanor and attentive. We look forward to returning in the near future! read more

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Service is fast and friendly. Chicken and waffles are the best ever. Everything I've tried makes it harder to decide what to order on my next visit. It's all delicious! read more

Trash. The food was nasty. Tasted old. The st Pete location is far better. Just don't go to this place when they're too busy you're not gonna get the best service. This was delivery as well. Five minutes from the place so I can't blame it on it taking long . You guys need to step your game up literally pay you guys $65 for trash. Thanks a lot ! read more

Metro Diner - Disgusting - Diners Near Me - Brandon, Florida