I ordered the chicken salad sandwich, nothing exceptional. I hate paying for food that I can make better myself. My daughter ordered the breakfast, huge portions and she loved it. She goes often, this was my first time. I should have ordered breakfast. Probably won't go back. EDIT (6mo later): I am beyond happy I gave Metro a second chance! We've been twice in ONE WEEK! Not only is the service great! The food is too! I suggest...Cheesy grits! (BEST EVER! enough for two) a couple Spicy Honey chicken biscuits! (Not too spicy 5 & 6 year olds handled it just fine) 12' challenge (big enough for all four of us), and an order of biscuits and gravy with corned beef hash! Fed two adults and two small children. SO GOOD!!! read more

I've been here with large groups (between 6-12) many times as we love the delicious and hearty post Saturday night food on Sunday morning. I haven't gotten anything that I didn't enjoy or didn't bring some home with me. The food comes out quickly and is consistent. The wait staff has been hit or miss at this location, sadly! We ran into some attitude recently and it really rubbed me the wrong way. We were being polite and not difficult, but it seemed like we had ruined the waitresses day by being there. Hope we want get some better service, but all in all, this place is a gem, especially for a small chain. read more

Great prices, large portions. Went for breakfast about 3 weeks ago, can still remember how good it was. Had the two egg breakfast with the sausage links, toast and hash browns. My wife had her breakfast with the short stack of pancakes. Was enough to share. The only down side was that our server forgot to put our order in. The upside was that our food came out hot when the manager became involved in the service. Will be going back again, and hopefully give a 5 star rating. read more

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Service great but better to close earlier than serving food that's not fresh. Not made to order like breakfast. Made from breakfast. Sides are served from plastic bags which are saved for tomorrow. Chicken dinner plate was just heated up and not made fresh read more

My husband and I stopped in for a late lunch today (Saturday) around 2 pm. The restaurant was busy but we were able to get a booth that was just getting cleaned off! We were greeted immediately by our server, Terrell. We ordered some drinks and then as soon as he came back with those we got our food order in. He seemed pretty new - still getting familiar with the menu but he made some great recommendations! I had a good Metro Melt with fries and my husband had the Pittsburg Pastrami with onion rings. Everything tasted great and the services was quick and friendly. I'm sure we will be back for breakfast since we live right around the corner! read more

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Food quality is noticeable declining, don't know if Covid is to blame or not, everything I ordered was rewarmed barely. Nothing tasted Fresh or hot, except the coffee. Eggs were so overcooked that I had no desire to finish them . Coffee was Great and the Servers are always so nice and amazing. Food use to be by far some of the best in town, Now, not so much. I am a fan of Metro Diner, but I gotta be honest. Food is not like it use to be. read more

After hearing our friends rave about Metro Diner, my husband and I finally got the chance to stop in and try it out. This place is definitely going on our list of favorite brunch spots! The vibe is so relaxed and homey. Like Kasey B said, it definitely has that small town diner feel to it, which I love! Upon entering, we're greeted by the hostess and got seated right away. Our waitress was Alicia and she was great! She was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of the menu/daily specials. She took our drink orders and was back within 5 minutes. The coffee was surprisingly better than what I expected which I was very pleased by. The hubby got the daily tea special which was Peach and liked it so much that he got a cup to go. As for food- I got the western omelette with home fries and he got the bissell breakfast. Our food came out super fast! Everything was nice and hot. My omelette was good. I thought the salsa with the eggs, ham and veggies was nice. I do feel like more ham could've been added but I didn't mind too much, I still really enjoyed it. Hubby said he really liked his food as well. He's usually skeptical about cheesy grits as he always compares them to down south but he said MD's were pretty up to par. The portions are also very big. If you're wanting to try a couple different dishes, you could definitely split it. We're planning on doing this with the chicken and waffles the next time we stop in. I'm already looking forward to it!! read more

My first time trying this place was great. I ordered a chicken biscuit and was sad when I got to the last bite. Since then I've gone back a handful of times and it's consistently been worse. I went earlier this week and the biscuit was so hard i could barely eat it. I said then it was my last time, today I decided to give them one last chance. Worst. Mistake. Ever! When placing my order I explained everything I just typed and the waitress "ensured" my food would be fresh. I waited 8 minutes or so, the manager brought me the food. I open it up and I'll be damned if the biscuit wasn't hard as a brick. I take it back, another waitress says it'll be EIGHT minutes for another one. Nope, run me my money. The manager took soooooooo long at the register that I told them to keep it and left. My only regret is not taking a pic of that mess. NEVER again, not even if someone else is paying. read more

There can't be a bad thing on this menu!!! The chicken and waffle looked amazing! We ordered cornbeef hash and 2 eggs... Which was outstanding. Husband ordered spicy eggs Benedict with fried Chicken on top of a biscut. SIL ordered the most amazing shrimp and grits. It is totally worth the 30 minute wait for a table.. They even have bloody Mary's memosa's. I can't even speak to the lunch and dinner menu but it has to be amazing! There are 4 locations in indy alone.. So be on the look out! read more

I've been here twice and had the same thing both times: the chicken and waffles. It's just incredible. The strawberry butter is SO GOOD, and the waffles are great too. It also comes with "spicy sweet sauce" which is hot sauce and syrup. Trust me, you want this. I get my fried chicken in strip form because it normally comes with half of a fried chicken. The tenders are incredible (probably my favorite chicken tenders anywhere) and pair very well with the sauce. I get the flavored coffee which is always wonderful too! The service is great, the people are nice, and the food is everything I want in a diner. read more

This is our family meal place! I am not a Breakfast for dinner person, but am willing to make an exception here! Breakfast Pie with turkey sausage is my fave, the waffles, I have no idea how they get them the perfect amount of crispy and light as air. Get it with the strawberry butter, it's a game changer. We have always been treated like regulars, and I can't believe it's taken me so long to write a review! My husband's favorite thing is the Fried Chicken Plate, with a sauce that's a crazy combo of syrup and hot sauce. Please support this location, since Babies R Us closed they have scaled back their M-F hours to just 8-3, and dinner served on the weekend only. read more

Probably one of my new favorite breakfast/brunch spots. I don't get to it as much as I would like because it's on the other side of town. I made my own omelette which was delicious. On my first visit I had the burger. Will come back and try more on the menu. read more

We do a lot of breakfast out, and I wish I could give this place 6 stars. The service was great and very family friendly. The portions are large and there was extra to bring home. Everything was so delicious I don't know what else to say! I wish they would open one in Zionsville! read more

Diner food with a higher price tag. However, you most definitely get your money's worth! I had the chicken and waffles and enough leftovers for two. The spicy seasoning was mouthwatering. The chicken serving was more that generous. The waffle was light and fluffy and included strawberry butter. My husband ordered the Crisco sandwich, which was HUGE! He tried, but couldn't finish it but wasn't disappointed with eating it as leftovers as well. The traditional reuben was a hit, but again, half came home. The beer selection was decent but wine was the only other adult beverage. Service was great. We will be back. read more

Based on the attention this place has received and some of the better Yelp reviews, I just expected a lot better. First of all, our server was very pleasant, and she served our table well. It's the ambiance and the food itself that tanked my rating. It might be that our booth was located up near the door and what would be the outer edge of the dining area, but it was dark over there. We looked around, and there was no light above our booth nor the booth behind us. It was also quite chilly in there, so dark and cold does not making for a pleasant dining environment. Also, the whole concept of it being a diner felt phony. It seemed very commercial and like a restaurant impersonating a diner, not an authentic diner. We had the kahlua coffee, which was tepid. We had the fried chicken which came with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The sides were ok, but the chicken seemed as though it had been fried in old grease, as there were black areas on the breading and the breast was dry. Again, the whole plate of food was barely warm. It wasn't an experience that would bring us back again. read more

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Finally a restaurant that delivers like the photo. I have only dined at metro twice but both times they have over delivered. Took my stingy eater daughter after church because they have a wide variety. We waited 20 minutes and it was worth the wait. read more

Metro Diner - Diners Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Diner food...love it!! My husband and I have anxiously been waiting to try out Metro Diner after reading all the positive Yelp reviews. Sundays are a good day for us to enjoy brunch together so we decided we were going to pay this little diner a visit. We had about a half hour drive to get to the restaurant so we were eagerly looking through various reviews and all of the mouth watering photos that other Yelpers had posted. The whole way there, we kept saying we weren't really interested in Chicken N Waffles, but weren't quite sure what we wanted. We continued to look through the photos, getting more hungry by the minute! We arrived at Metro Diner around 2:30 in the afternoon. I think we picked a good time as It appeared that they were just finishing what must have been a busy morning/early afternoon rush. We were promptly seated and waited on. Our waitress offered us a drink selection and told us about their coffee of the day, which was Toasted Almond. She said they were just making a fresh pot and it would be out shortly, which it was. Coffee came and was piping hot and very flavorful. Now to place our order...what a menu...so many good dishes to pick from and we still had not made our final decision. Alas, after seeing all the Chicken N Waffles being carried off by all the wait staff and finding out that you get a half of chicken, we had made our decision. Chicken N Waffles it is, with a side of hash browns and grilled onions. Since the portions looked big, we decided we would split the meal. I'm so glad we did, it was plenty for both of us! The chicken looks dark when it's served, but don't let that fool you, it is very moist inside. Dip that chicken in the little cup of syrup with hot sauce and you will be surprised by the wonderful flavors on your tongue! I never would have thought of mixing hot sauce and syrup, but it certainly works! The hash browns were cooked perfect, crispy on the outside and moist potatoes on the inside, topped with caramelized, grilled onions on the top. The service was excellent and we could not have had a better first experience. We are looking forward to trying their new location that just opened in Greenwood. If you are looking for a modern diner to enjoy, I would highly recommend Metro Diner. I think next visit, I might try the Shrimp and Grits, which I hear are quit yummy! Review #40 - 10/21/16 read more

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Have dined here for breakfast twice, wow. The flavored specialty coffee is amazing. The food is excellent also. The crab Benedict was really good, the shrimp and grits had tons of flavor and were in a creamy sauce. The corned beef hash was also good and the avocado toast was a large serving and very tasty. Will be continuing to visit here for breakfast from now on. read more

Loved this place! It is a chain however, the staff makes you feel so at home and welcome. Very small town vibe. I went for lunch and got the regular size portion of the chicken pot pie and a sweet tea. The pot pie fed be for two days! My first experience was fantastic and I'll definitely be back again. read more

Portions are huge. I found out the offer half portions at a reduced price.what a great alternative. The fried chicken was point on.. with all the fixings. read more

Good solid breakfast food. The eggs Benedict were good, just not the best I've had. My husband forgot to order his bacon extra crispy and they just brought him another order like he likes it. read more

We went here a few times since it opened. The food and service are great. The only reason this isn't my go to brunch destination is the wait. Since it's popular, everyone and their mother wants a table. If they had the No Wait app like one of their competitors does, I would go more often. read more

Such a fun place! I love the hometown diner feel and environment inside this restaurant. We came here for dinner and loved every aspect of it. The service was fantastic and pretty fast. Our food was really good. My wife's burger was a little more pink than desired, and even though she did not say anything, the cook from the kitchen noticed it was not cooked fully so they did not charge us for it. That is great service! We will certainly be back! read more

First time visit to Metro....went with a friend for brunch on a Sunday. Place was understandably busy, and I was pleased that we still only waited about 15 minutes for a table. I decided to try the famous chicken and waffles. Beware, portions are huge! You get an entire 1/2 chicken and a full Belgian waffle. They serve the waffle with a delicious strawberry butter and the chicken with a unique syrup/hot sauce mix that I really liked. (And my son said it was just as good the next day! ) Our waitress was so friendly and accommodating. I couldn't get enough of the flavored coffee of the day, Jamaican Me Crazy, I must have had at least 4 cups! I've already decided on a second trip to Metro, and I'm pretty sure the shrimp and grits are next on my list to try. read more

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Met with my daughter at the location near a keystone mall. I ordered chicken and waffles and chicken with mashed potatoes no gravy and Mac n cheese...we were never asked if we wanted dark or white only to find out there was an option. Plates are brought to the table with a leg and a thigh each. Waitress said since you wanted chicken fresh the other pieces (wing and breast) are not ready yet. We began eating and at this point I am waiting for the rest of the chicken and waffle got cold, at on it anyway. We were commenting on the point of getting half the meal to each other. I finished my meal and here came the other pieces of chicken-(15 minutes later)At that point I no longer wanted or needed the chicken. Manager came over and started spewing policies and more policies. Bottom line was why would you bring half of our food because all of the food was not ready???? People in food industry should serve customers how they wish to be served and tended to when they dine out. Horrible experience. Took the two pieces of chicken home, as I am driving I said what is that smell? low and behold the chicken dry and burnt tasting. Hence the smell in the car. Shameful and waste of the $40 for LUNCH!! read more

I love tasty brunch and my husband loves diners - this place lives up to its tagline "comfort food with a twist". The menu is vast, service was fast and friendly, and the quality of the dishes were great. Definitely notches above a regular diner. Portions are massive but nice thing is they let you place half orders! Half order of the chicken and waffles hit the spot. I appreciate how flavorful the waffle is too, I think this place stole a star from some other c&w place in town. Do expect a wait, as is the case with most diner/breakfast places in town. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Venue: 4/5 read more

Great food! Some of the best mac and cheese I've ever had! Reminds me of McCalister's mac and cheese.. except they give you more than McCalister's read more

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My family and I were in Indy for a hockey tournament last weekend. After an early evening game, we were hungry and needed dinner ideas. The area where our hotel was was rife with chain restaurants like Cheesecake Factory and P.F. Changs, but we wanted something different (and good) so we checked with old faithful Yelp. My hockey playing son was in the mood for chicken and was ravenous, so I typed in chicken and found the reviews for Metro Diner and its' famous Chicken and Waffles. Done. It was after 7pm when we arrived, but there were tables available. My son ordered chicken and waffles, I had the pork tenderloin sandwich and my husband had a humongous fried fish sandwich. Food was great, portions were large and service was good. We're already looking forward to dining at Metro Diner again the next time we are in Indy. read more

Only been here a couple times, ut everything I've ordered as well as everything I've seen them put out looks amazing. Only eaten the breakfast items, but I'm sure the lunch items are awesome as well. Definitely good eats in the morning. Gets packed quick so get here early on the weekends. read more

I want to like this place, but the food is not good. My husband and I have been twice. Everyone's been very nice, and the food's come out quickly. But everything we've ordered has lacked seasoning. My husband's pancake, which cost $3.39, was undercooked. The avocado in the avocado toast tasted old and did not look appetizing. Nice diner atmosphere, but we will not be back. read more

I came in here last week and was served fast because i was by myself i believe but either way. My server Prayer was awesome very nice and sweet took my order and made sure all was well. She checked on me from time to time to make sure i needed anything extra. Atmosphere was right on point, the ambiance was relaxing and comfortable i would definitely recommend a place like this to eat. Very family and kid friendly. I am actually coming back to this place read more

My second visit here. Hubby had chicken and waffles both times. Leftover chicken both times. Their chicken is fried so fresh and served piping hot. First time I got the fried green tomato Benedict (hollandaise on the side. Quite tasty. yesterday I got the fish wrap with a side of coleslaw. It was Delish!! Fish was light. Nice chipotle ranch sauce. We sat at the bar and it was very entertaining. Man, not sure how they manage the chaos. Food is solid. Great value. Servers are excellent despite their load which sometimes can be immense because the place is so busy. Easily becoming our go to place on the weekend. Try it. Doesn't feel like a chain. read more

We were visiting Butler University and our hosts took us here for our lunch. It was a lot of food and it was good. Honestly, it was pretty average for diner food, but definitely felt like a good staple to go on campus. Would be a great place to take your family while you're visiting. read more

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Chicken pot pie is always one of my favorite dishes, and metro has one of the best! It's my go-to dish when I'm here, and it never disappoints. Friends and family that go with me always find their own food excellently done as well. This is a great place for a relaxed, home style meal. read more

Have been here a few times for dinner and sometimes brinner (breakfast for dinner), but stopped in for lunch today. Had their BLT and homemade chips and it was excellent. The sandwich was triple deck and loaded with crisp bacon. The chips were still warm. My wife is crazy about the John's Sr breakfast sandwich. Service was friendly and prompt. read more

This place was packed on a Saturday morning with a line almost out the front door. I had the fried chicken and waffle combo. The positives: -Service was fast -Portions were huge The negatives: -Food quality is very mediocre. The fried check was dry (sitting around for a while?) and of lower quality than a fast food joint. It's not horrible but I'm not sure what the value proposition is here. read more

Was looking for something good to eat it was in the evening, Saturday baby we came across a Diner like no other Diner! The atmosphere was great and entertaining, the staff was polite and welcoming. Now about the food the menu had great variety, you could have breakfast, lunch or dinner they have specials on the wall. I was enjoying myself so much, I couldn't take pictures so I went back yesterday and ate there again, just so I can show you what I was talking about. Oh I created my own potato recipe, their home fries covered in their sausage and gravy I apologize again I was enjoying myself I forgot to take pictures. Please enjoy the pictures that I did take, do yourself a favor and check-out Metro Diner off of 82nd and Dean Road. read more

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Two fav things ... spicy maple dipping sauce (Louisiana hot sauce with maple syrup), and their signature strawberry cream butter for waffles. Nice diner with great food. Have only tried dinner (chicken and waffles). Not breakfast yet though. read more

Went here today with my boyfriend and we loved it!! The menu is huge and they serve breakfast and lunch at the same time, so I liked that. Tracy was our server and she was very sweet and attentive to us. I got their house blend coffee and it was great! For breakfast my boyfriend got eggs, toast, pancakes, and grits and he ate it all, so he must've liked it! I got the cinnamon roll pancakes and holy cow they were sooo good. All in all a great place to eat. We will definitely be back! read more

This place is fine. Portions are enormous. Food is pretty good. Prices are pretty good. Service is incredibly slow. It took a long time for anyone to take my drink order and then my server went AWOL for long stretches. Good service goes a long way. I doubt I'll be back. read more