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Metro Diner

4.4 (1.1k reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Robert H.

I love Metro Diners, alot of good food for affordable prices. I usually get the chicken tenders but tried the new chicken parm, 2 pieces and penne for $11.99, tasty, such a deal. Service from Anna was excellent. AC was way too cold.

Our waitress Taylor she was great and so was her shirt
Drg B.

Saturday morning and we go out to our table right away. I've never eaten here passing through town. I had the avocado toast and my girlfriend had bacon and eggs, she had a bloody Mary and it was naked, not one piece of vegetable or olive in it and it was so delicious. our waitress was moving Taylor and she was a delight.

Gregg P.

Well when we pulled in and saw the large number ofbfolks out in front of the restaurant, we were like maybe not. But we found a parking spot and walked in and got sat down right away!! See if everyone in your party isnt there they will make you wait till everyone is there before the seat you. Ordered an amazing western omelette, and the wiffe orsered somw pancakes and sausage and gravy. There was so much food she actually had to take some home. And my omelet had so much meat and veggies in it probably one of the best omelets i have had in Gainesville. And our server was very busy but made sure to check in on us regularly . Seemed like all the servers were helping each other and they all were froendly as well. Now i know why the parking lot is so packed when i drive by.Worth the stop if your in the area And breakfast is All Day. Win Win!!

Melted plastic into my pancake
Diana Q.

I usually like this restuarant but I ordered some pancakes for pick up and was really disappointed with how it was set up. They use Styrofoam packaging for everything, which is an issue but I would normally not deduct stars for this. However, they placed my very hot pancakes into the Styrofoam container and the bottom pancakes melted the Styrofoam badly. You are not supposed to put hot foods in Styrofoam because it melts the plastic and then you end up eating it.... and this plastic can cause serious health issues over time like cancers and thyroid issues, not to mention who wants to eat pancakes with an extra helping of plastic? I understand being busy, but please do not do this. If anything, put heat safe wax paper/parchment paper between the hot food and the Styrofoam so you arent accidentally poisoning your customers :(

Bissel Breakfast
GiGi G.

Metro Diner in Gainesville is our go-to spot for breakfast or brunch whenever we visit UF. It's the perfect mix of a classic greasy spoon with plenty of hearty, indulgent options and healthier choices if you want them. The portions are generous, the food always comes out hot and fast, and the staff is friendly and efficient. It's clearly a local favorite--students, families, and Gainesville regulars all pack the place--so be prepared to wait a bit, especially on weekends. Totally worth it though. The atmosphere is super casual, "cap on" kind of place, which makes it even more comfortable. It's what a great diner should be, southern style. Always a family favorite for us!

Spicy Honey Chicken Biscuit
Kelly D.

Very cozy atmosphere with yummy food! Our waiter made some great suggestions and was very prompt with service and food!

Meat lovers scramble
Lesli S.

This seems to be a fav spot for locals. Totally packed early on a weekend and the people just kept coming. Located in a strip mall with easy parking. Both inside and patio seating offered. Staff here is amazing, capable and efficient. One particularly effervescent guy was literally cleaning up a spill on the floor, taking orders, and delivering food with panache and a contagious energy. Ordered the bacon avocado scramble and meat lovers scramble. Portions were adequate and food tasty. Nothing was fancy, but it was good and pricing was reasonable. Several of their dishes come with hollandaise sauce on it (which was a good tasting hollandaise), but it's a lot of it so if you're unsure how you feel about it, request on the side. If you're gluten-free they seem to be really good about knowing the options and ensuring safety. GF toast and buns are available. They even offered to cook my hash browns in a separate skillet. If you haven't tried Metro Diner, it's worth stopping by.

This will last me for breakfast, lunch and probably more!
Dave W.

I enjoyed an early Saturday morning breakfast at Metro while sitting and relaxing at the counter. Kyle was my excellent server and he was very helpful and attentive while letting me relax. Thanks Kyle! The eggs, grits, sausage, toast breakfast was well presented and perfectly cooked. One of the cool things about sitting at the counter was I got to watch the cooks do their thing. They were on it!! Life is good with a nice delicious relaxing breakfast with excellent service.

Elizabeth L.

I was worried it was gonna be a long wait since it was Easter Sunday but got seated right away and food came out quickly! Got the chicken and waffles and it was good.

Metro Diner Gainesville !
CP H.

An impromptu, spur of the moment motorcycle ride to Gainesville brought us to the Metro Diner. It's located at the end of a small strip mall on SW 34th St. This was our first visit, and to avoid a wait we opted to sit outside. We started with a cheese curd (fried) appetizer, and they were promptly delivered and cooked nicely. I ordered the grilled chicken Cesar salad and Dawn got avocado toast with one egg. The outside area was nice, with a lite breeze and fans circulating the air. It's pet friendly and the dogs were well behaved and fun to watch. It's close to the road but traffic noise was a minimum. Sam our waitress was good, and cordial, she also made several trips to our table to check on us. Everything was well cooked, well prepared and quite palatable. We will keep the Metro Diner in mind for future dinner dates. The ONLY downside was being on the bike, with no room for leftovers :-) The prices were decent and Comparable to the area.

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Always a favorite! Can't beat the Chicken and Waffles! Wonderful menu, come early and stay awhile!

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Do they provide a gluten free menu?

No gluten free menu, but I read on their website where they will do gluten free substitutions whenever possible.

Can dogs sit outside with us? Or no dogs allowed anywhere?

She beat me to it. They'll even bring a cup/bowl of water for your canine if you ask. No dogs inside unless they're service dogs.

Can I make a resrvation?

No, but the wait is usually not very long & there are front benches to utilize. The table turnover is actually pretty quick. And there's usually a table available outside if you don't mind eating in the side patio area-- metal tables & chairs.

Do you deliver? Can I order online?

George, Currently we can deliver catering orders or anything over $30 with in a reasonable area.… Read more

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I hate to leave bad reviews, but I think want to be honest. I came to The Spot recently for lunch…read moreand was not happy with my experience. Located in midtown, this appears to a fast casual place that caters towards college students. They serve "Greek" street food, salads, quesadillas, burgers, and more. The food is relatively inexpensive. Service is fine, actually the people working there are friendly. Food is made to order and comes out quickly. There is some seating available inside (it's limited) but there are plenty of tables in the hall. I ordered the Street Chicken Souvlaki which included grilled chicken with tomato, onion, fries inside a pita, topped with ketchup and mustard. This was a very large portion. The pita was good, but pretty much fell apart the second I picked it up. While I liked the chicken, it was over seasoned and I didn't care for the "sauced" quality of it. I'm not sure if they marinated it or tossed it in some sauce, but it was too much. The fries were decent, but not super crispy. I felt that they were not necessarily and a little over-the-top. The tomato was fresh and but the red onion slices were very thick. The mustard and ketchup didn't work with the seasonings on the chicken. The dish was just all over the place and I couldn't even finish half of it before I started feeling sick. I ordered a side of onion rings as well. This was a large order and the size was great. But these onion rings were over-battered and were fresh, but not crispy at all. I bit into one and ended up pulling out the whole onion rings. Not good. Overall, I was very disappointed with my experience. The food was so heavy and overly salted I couldn't even eat half of it. I ended up giving it to a homeless person on the way out. The food left my stomach in shambles the rest of the day. Service is fine. But the food is not desirable. It is safe to say I will not be returning, which is unfortunate.

Loosey's - Chili Dog

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We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon which was good because the parking meters weren't working on…read morethe weekends. On the street parking. Beautiful day so we sat outside in a lovely patio area. Great beer menu with draughts imported or domestic as well as a full bar. The menu was pretty much standard bar fare I had fish and chips and my wife had Mac and cheese. The fries on my plate were covered in salt. I tried to shake it off and wound up with a layer of salt on my plate. Most restaurant food is too salty for me as I cook at home low salt but this was crazy. I decided to try the Mac and cheese. It also had a cap of salt on it. I tried to dig to the bottom of the crock thinking that wouldn't be salty but I was wrong. The dish was prepared with salt throughout. Time to go and I did complain. The waitress said she hears that a lot and she offered to replace our meal to go but we didn't take her up on that offer. The fish was great! And we loved the vibe of the restaurant inside and out. I would go back again but knowing that I would order SALT FREE !!

Loosey's is s great little spot just 5 minutes from UF registration office. We happened to run into…read morethis establishment after touring UF. To be honest it looks like a old pub but we were pleasantly surprised how great the food was. We started with the Kalbi burnt ends which were great with its kimchi mayo. Then we shared the Nashvillle hot chic-fil-loosey which was fried perfectly. The mac-n-cheese which was creamy and delicious and finally the enormous chili dog topped there pbr chili that has beef and smoked sausage. All in all we had a great experience and can't forget about there great draft beer menu!!!!

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Maddie or server was AMAZING! She really tried to do our best for our large group and help fix the…read moreissues we had. We were seated outside and the weather was nice and we really enjoyed our table. Most of the adults were able to enjoy a beer or two and Maddie made sure that we were taken care of and had what we needed. My wings were good and the broccoli was well cooked. The broccoli was brought out about 5-7 minutes after my wings, but not an issue. My daughter ordered a burger with no cheese with lettuce and tomato. The burger came out with just meat and bun. No worries - Maddie was on it to get the items and bring them out. When the lettuce was brought out there were bugs - not just 1 or 2, but like 8-10 fruit fly type bugs crawling around the lettuce. Maddie immediately apologies and we wanted to tell them so they didn't serve it out to anyone else. She said she told her manager and they would be coming by. They never did. We had twins there celebrating a birthday and we wanted to celebrate. We were told they could only do one free dessert. No problem - happy to pay for one so they could both celebrate, but the manager was going to come out to talk to us. The check was brought to the table and still no manager. I would not stop back in at this location which is unfortunate since the servers do their best to help and get what is needed, but managers not seem to want to do much. We never once yelled or requested anything except to speak with a manager to make sure no one else would get served with bugs.

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Prime & Pearl

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We tied the knot at Town Hall and wanted a beautiful place to celebrate our marriage. We love…read moreCelebration Pointe, which is why we chose Prime & Pearl, and they did not disappoint! Parking was free and plentiful, and we were seated without a long wait, though we highly recommend making reservations, especially on busy nights. The vibe is low-lit, romantic, and intimate which was perfect for a special occasion. Our waitress was fabulous and very attentive throughout the evening. To start, their "poppers" were absolutely delicious and a fun twist on traditional bread service, especially paired with the incredible blueberry butter. To celebrate, I ordered their Painkiller cocktail, which was smooth, delicious, and hit the spot. I also had the French onion soup, which arrived piping hot with perfectly melted cheese. For our entrées, we ordered the filet, the NY strip, and the rack of lamb, and every dish was excellent. We shared the corn and mashed potatoes, both of which were outstanding. I also loved the artistic touch on the menu check presentation. Overall, we're so happy we chose Prime & Pearl to celebrate our new marriage and will absolutely be returning in the future.

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