After the where do you want to go back and forth, again we landed at Metro. The food is always good. Service is great. Kim, Rocky & the other servers are awesome. It's a typical old fashioned looking diner where you see the cooks behind the counter. There's also a nice little outside covered patio if you'd like to sit outside. Today we had the grilled cheese & fries and their chicken parmesan. Both were really good. There's a lot of chicken in the parm. We also finished it off with their amazing peach tea and the delicious banana pudding bread pudding. The menu had great variety and have never been disappointed. read more

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I'm making an effort to leave more reviews--good or bad--so people know what to expect. I'll start with the customer service. The ladies working there were amazing. They greeted me as soon as I walked in, asked the right questions, and made me feel welcome. However, there was a young man who was incredibly rude. The first thing he said to me was, "What are you picking up?" I responded, "Let's start with a hello. How are you?" Instead of acknowledging that, he simply repeated the same question. At that point, I walked over to the ladies, who were extremely kind and helpful. Now, onto the food. I'm genuinely not trying to let my customer service experience influence my opinion, but I have to be honest--the food was pathetic. It lacked seasoning and flavor. Even after adding the salt and pepper packets that came with the utensils, it only made a slight difference. Unfortunately, nothing about the meal would make me want to come back. Even my one-year-old refused to eat it, which meant we had to spend even more money to get food somewhere else. The one highlight was the biscuit. I believe it was homemade, and it was genuinely delicious--probably the best part of the meal. Aside from that, I can't recommend the food based on my experience. read more

Metro is a pretty good "diner" with a good menu, great staff, and good American food. It can get a bit crowded and noisy but I think of this as the manifestation of the diner vibe or ambiance. read more

Solid choice for breakfast and also serves the entire menu all day. Reminds me of an old school diner. I loved the bacon, egg and cheese croissant with hash brown. It's rare to find a place with hash brown; it's usually breakfast potatoes. Friendly service. read more

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Servers are very nice. The meat lovers scramble was excellent. Cute neighborhood diner. Casual place and glad it's in my neighborhood! read more

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Amy at Metro Diner provided great southern hospitality. Our food prepared by staff was amazing. Our order came fast. Food was hot and fresh. Amy made sure we got everything we need to have a great expereind. July 30 at 1030 am. Thank you Amy we will definitely be back read more

We got Metro Diner to go for brunch the other day. I tried the club sandwich and my fiancé got the French toast. We both loved the food and will definitely be back! read more

Metro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

My absolute favorite Metro Diner! This is a must anytime I come to Jacksonville. They always have a wait but it moves pretty quick. It's the original location so it's much smaller than the newer location. Staff is so nice and always friendly in conversation. Food is cooked to order and coffee is fresh and hot. I tried the snickerdoodle coffee today and it was delicious. Fried chicken Benedict: very flavorful and filling. I ordered with a side of home fries ( potatoes) and left full as a tick lol! Chicken and waffles : you can get with white or dark meat and comes with a waffle with strawberry butter and a sweet and hot maple syrup which is sooooo good. Always a great choice ! read more

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Absolutely delicious. Love that is was the first location. Such a sweet little spot. Staff was so quick and helpful. Cannot wait to come back! read more

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Decided to visit for lunch recently. The food was good and the service was quick. I had the Turkey Dinner which included Green Beans, Dressing and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy. The gravy in particular was really good and tasted like home! The turkey breast was moist and flavorful. Other people in our party got a Hamburger (always good here!) and an Omelette with Home Fries on the side. Metro Diner l - San Marco is one of our go-to places and will continue to be. read more

Going to the original metro diner for breakfast is always a treat. Got in before the crowd got there. Great service from the start. My normal breakfast but the only thing was wrong was ordered english muffin but got toast. Eggs perfect hashbrowns with cheese plentiful. Candyce breakfast was perfect. Really going back in history with the original location. Always fun. And will be back read more

Food is always delicious! Servers are always courteous and attentive. Although all the servers are great, Hannah, Trevor, Rocky, stick out to me and always hope we get them as our servers. Go to food is usually bissel breakfast or something on their specials board. Around thanksgiving- get the stuffin' waffle with turkey. The hubs go to is fried chicken benedict, 3 egg breakfast, or meat lovers omelet. The space is cozy, can be loud depending on the customers, and bright. The bar area is fist come first serve. See the hostess for booths and tables. I have to add a shout out to the kitchen staff: Dez, General Manager Jen, Evens, and Antwan!! Christian who was supporting with the prep. You all work with such efficiency that it's astonishing to watch you all work. You all are a blessing to this restaurant and customers. Thank you!! read more

Metro Diner - Avocado veggie wrap with fries with fried jalapeños. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

LOVE a classic diner, and this is exactly that. Stopped in late on a Saturday and the place was pretty empty. Ordered the three-egg breakfast with bacon, hash browns, rye toast, and OJ. Pretty much my standard breakfast, and it did not disappoint. Chamil, my server, was on the ball, and took great care of me. Great vibe, good music in the background, quaint setting. Will definitely be back. read more

Metro Diner - Three-egg breakfast with bacon, hash browns, and rye toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

First, this place is busy. I don't consider a Friday morning to be anything special but they had takeout orders out the window when I walked in. I got a seat though. Cute homey place to escape the rain and typically has a patio when not rained out. They also have seating in the back. Started off with the seasonal pumpkin iced brew, this thing is bomb. Better than anything Starbucks will put out. And they have other seasonal specials that start at ten bucks like pumpkin poncakes. I already knew I was gonna get chicken n waffles. Appreciate the calorie count on the menu but sadface as I literally am over my limit with that one meal, it's 2170 for that dish. If only I were a dude and not a small female. That's the highest calorie menu option, lucky me as that's my go to breakfast/brunch entree...oh well, won't be back in Jax for any reason any time soon. This chicken bro. I took one bite and I about melted. This is some crispy delicious unhealthy fried chicken. Please come here if you have one restaurant to visit in Jax. The strawberry butter too. Goodness gracious. Never will I find chicken and waffle that compares. Even better than Maple Street from six days ago. And my bill says this whole entree is like eleven bucks what the heck. Six full stars. Just come here. End of story. You will only regret the scale readout the next day but who cares. read more

Metro Diner - Pumpkin brew iced coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Service, Food, and Ambiance was spot on! Chamil was our server. Very attentive even though the place was busy. Never went without a refill. Food came out quickly. read more

Description This is a breakfast spot in Jacksonville that had good reviews and since we're not from here we were like let's give it a try. It's a small diner nothing compared to the big chains like dennys or ihop which are larger in size but the place is definitely worth a try in my opinion. What I ordered Chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, tea, waffles, eggs Benedict with fried chicken and hash browns, huevos rancheros, and waffles. Everything was delicious. Everyone was very satisfied with the ordered items. The shocker was the chick and waffles. It's not like the chicken I'm used to seeing there was actual chicken wings and chicken breast which was breaded and fried and delicious. Value Everything was a decent price it wasn't pricey and the food was filling enough. One plate per person had everyone full for a while. Ambiance/Crowd It is kid friendly, there were people of all ages here and it was a casual style such as jeans and leggings. Service The service was really good no complaints about this the waitress was super kind and helpful in explaining things on the menu and knowing what the pictures items on the menu are. Parking There is a small parking area right in front of the restaurant that was full when we got there but there's a sign that says more parking available at the church but we parallel parked and walked. All the parking seems to be free. 4 year olds thought corner He gave a thumbs up to the waffles which he drenched in syrup and even liked the chicken from the chicken and waffles that were ordered. read more

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I came in this past holiday weekend with my wife, daughter, and in-laws. It was fairly busy but we were seated quickly. A little later on I did see folks showing up and having to wait. My wife went back the following day and said it wasn't as busy, so it can be hit or miss how busy it gets. The parking lot is almost non-existent. Maybe 8 cars fit next to the diner, but there is ample street parking, so don't let that deter you. Service was almost perfect. Our server was friendly, quick, and only forgot one thing during our visit. I had the steal and hash brown bowl. It was solid, albeit I do wish they had different sauces to choose from besides hollandaise. I also tasted the pancakes, biscuit, and some scrambled eggs. Everything was pretty good with solid portions for the size. I was expecting the atmosphere to be a bit bougie due to the location but it seems a lot of regular folks stop in. I would come back here again and try some other items. read more

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I ate here with my son and mom while visiting from out of town. Our server was so sweet and helpful. I had the bacon avocado scramble bowl which was great. Would come here again when back in town. read more

Metro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Always great good. Fast and friendly service. Clean restaurant. Have enjoyed Metro Dinner since it first opened in the early 90's

Food is always good no matter what I order and our servers have always been friendly and efficient. We enjoy stopping in whenever we spend a weekend over that way. read more

We have eaten at a few of the locations, first time at this one after an appointment with my daughter. We came closer to 12:30, and after circling once, even able to find a spot in the lot (super small, so be prepared to park on the street). Smaller inside, didn't notice the back section (also small) until we were using the restroom before leaving. We were able to grab a two person booth and were greeted immediately. Open cooking, and they were hard at it. Service: Great- drinks full, knowledgeable, managing many tables, didn't miss a beat. She was a 5 (I forgot her name- dark blonde hair, petite). Food: I don't think all the morning options were available, but still a good selection with a lunch menu and breakfast in the back side. Good- basic breakfasts food, but it was served quickly and did the job. I had the Bacon avocado scramble bowl (sub over easy eggs). My only mistake was that I forgot to say no hollandaise sauce. It was okay, but def would have enjoyed with this removed or in the side. Avocado was fresh. Also tried the sausage- super flavorful. Half came home. Daughter had the eggs and short stack meal, with hash browns and grits (instead of toast) and sausage links. For $1 more she added cheese for an omelette. Super good, half came home. Simple drinks: Shirley temple for her, a couple cups of coffee and one to go for me. Definitely recommend for traditional breakfast items. read more

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Rated it before many years ago, (right after Diners. Drive ins & etc on National TV) ; yes food is still great as well as service, price, Also knowing this Metro Diner was the first one (Hendricks near San Marco) needs a complete rehab inside.; I mean everything including tables, chairs, floors, etc. They cannot change parking challenges; and I can live with that knowing there food etc. is superb, & will still go there due to that and convince where I live, Your Mandarin location in comparison is much better in that way, but too far for me to go round trip for breakfast. I have been selling restaurants, diners in NY & Florida as a commercial RE broker for 54 years, and because I like this place so much I just wish it was up to date in every way financially possible. read more

When craving comfort food for lunch we usually head to this location of Metro Diner. To me it's one of the best locations in town as far as service, food quality, and speed. Be warned that parking is street parking, so be prepared to park a little ways and walk. Some of my favorites I've had at this location include the meatloaf, country fried steak, and breakfast platter. They also have really good soup which can warm the soul in the harsh winters we experience in Jacksonville. read more

2nd visit here. Would give 5 stars alone for the Biscuits and Sausage Gravy and the Chicken and Waffles. What puts them over the top is the quick and efficient service, thank you Paige! Definitely making this my weekly, bi-weekly breakfast spot. read more

We had a big party! Kim was our server and she was great! Food was delicious and we all enjoyed! Good options to select from and don't forget the specials! Banana Pudding Waffle was yum!! read more

The Southside Métro Diner is always busy: they are that good! The food is wonderful, but you knew that. What really stands out is the SERVICE! The servers are terrific! The atmosphere is no frills, comfy & welcoming! A great place for a quick meal or a special treat! read more

Had a wonderful breakfast. Ordered the chicken and waffles and a coffee. Our server Chamil was fantastic and was very attentive to our table. A jacksonville classic, will never turn down a breakfast trip to Metro. read more

Greeted upon arrival. Great customer service. Great food. Phenomenal peach tea but flavor changes daily. Outside seating.

They're great at breakfast and fried stuff. Turkey plate was served cold. Turkey, gravy and stuffing were cold and just plain gross. I've had the burger bowl, it's alright. Wouldn't order it again though. Servers are always nice. read more

Amazing food and service. Rocky is the best server in this place. She always make sure our food is as ordered and drinks always full. Thanks Rocky for making our visit amazing as usual!!! read more

I heard so many good things about Metro Diner, but I was told by a hotel employee to check out this specific location because it's the original. I'm so glad I did! It was 20 minutes from where I was staying but the drive was well worth it. I enjoyed the Fried Chicken & Waffles with a glass of water. I never thought I'd find the perfect Fried Chicken, but I thought wrong. CCCCCCRISPY on the outside and juicy on the inside! I'll definitely be coming back ! read more

Metro Diner - FRIED CHICKEN AND WAFFLES WITH SPICY HONEY AND STRAWBERRY BUTTER!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This is the original location for the Metro Diner and they are in many locations as of 2023. My dining companion's favorite meal bar none is the 1/4 chicken and waffles with strawberry butter. The meal is also served with a combination of maple syrup and hot sauce. The chicken is generously sized and could probably serve two people. My dining companion finishes every last piece. On this visit, I ordered an omlette with hash browns and a biscuit. The hash browns are wonderful. They have a great taste as does the warm biscuit and omlette. It's a filling meal. Service is always on point at this location and they're almost always on a wait on most weekend days. If you don't mind, you can always find a seat at the counter and avoid a wait for a table. This is a great location with good hearty food and we will surely return! read more

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A mainstay here in San Marco or so I've been told. I finally convinced my family to come try this place out when they visited Jacksonville. The place was packed! From what information I gathered, you will likely have a wait time unless you come here early. I ordered a burger and fries which was immediately sent back due to being well done and aggressively salted fries. I did not order something else because if you make a burger and fries poorly, how much better will the rest of the menu be? My fiancé gave me a piece of fried chicken to try; it wasn't very crispy and the taste was okay. My mother got the avocado toast and almost broke a tooth twice! Someone in the kitchen did not remove the stems! My fiancés remark when leaving metro diner described the place really well, "the place was nothing special." read more

This is our go to close by breakfast and lunch place even though they have removed the Yo Hala - a stuffed French toast with a hot fruit compote - a dish that brought them to prominence on Guy Fieri's DD&D show. ( Note to management: what possessed you to do this?) The menu shrank during Covid times but it is always is possible to customize your order. If they have mushrooms and Swiss cheese then they can make a Swiss Mushroom Burger even if it is not on the menu. Omelets too. Today's visit was noteworthy we had as our server, Mary - a Metro Diner star. Her energy and attentiveness was off the charts. She could tell a Dr Pepper from a Coke when she brought the drinks - no mean feat. She really reminded us of the old days at Metro when the host came by to check in with you and the servers were on the top of their game. Clone Mary. She is great. Noticed I was wearing my Metro shirt which gives you a 10% discount on the bill. Usually I have to point it out. When we asked if the Yo Hala was ever back in rotation, she suggested signing up for Metro's email so we could be notified when it made an appearance. (Note to management: Trying having it as a special on a set day). Yes we love the Yo Hala. Mary is a terrific ambassador for Metro! A really good experience! P.S. Can you post Mary's schedule? read more

We loved this spot! Great service! I got the San Francisco eggs benedict which I loved!! Best I have had! My girlfriend got the chicken and waffles and she loved it as well!! Will be back soon! Plus GUY FIERRI WAS HERE!! read more

Metro Diner - Eggs benny and chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I have heard about this place from my cousin and sister. The food was worth every penny and the service was great. The atmosphere was good it made me feel like a mom and pop place every one was friendly . We were seated immediately. Our food came out in a timely manner because we knew what we wanted when we got there. I will say that happened because we were able to see the menu before we got there and looked at the reviews too. It was enough for us to take home and eat later. I would definitely tell people while visiting in Jacksonville, Florida go there but watch the time because it does close about 2or 3:00 pm . read more

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I got the croissant French toast and a side of cheesy grits. The French toast was sooooo good and you were able to get 2 or 4 slices. I also love their avocado toast. read more

Metro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I really, really wanted to love this place based on the DDD episode, but our experience was terrible all the way around. FOOD: ONE word - FORGETTABLE. We had the best of their supposed best - ( (1) chicken & waffles: waffles were tiny and undercooked, felt like the equivalent of chewing wet paper towels. The dish was SUPPOSED to have hot sauce, but did not, which was sad because it at least could have covered up the blandness of everything else. (2) iron city meatloaf: it sat in the window for over 5 minutes and was served room temp. The gravy was OK, the green beans were drowned in butter and almost inedible. The meatloaf was mushy, didn't taste fresh, and was boring. (3) shepherds pie: I can tell you where yesterday's meatloaf leftovers went to . This dish was a mushed up meatloaf, covered in mashed potatoes and broiled in the oven - not appetizing. If you must have shepherds pie, Do yourself a favor and mash up the iron city plater instead, at least it'll be fresher. (4) Cinnamon roll pancakes: Not good, not terrible. They were room temperature also, covered already in syrup making them soggy and difficult to eat, and had NO flavor of cinnamon, save for a dollop of what resembled cinnamon in butter. Rather unappealing to look at and definitely to eat. SERVICE: Atrocious. No excuse. There were at least 3-4 servers and 1 bus staff, yet couldn't get any attention. It took 7 minutes before anyone even said hello. When our server finally arrived, she took our order, then disappeared. Our food came up in the window and we watched it sit unattended, although again there were at least 3 server-types standing there looking at it. It took 6 minutes for our server to reappear. After temp checking the meals, I told her nothing was hot and that we'd watched it sit for as long - her response "yeah... sorry". She never came back to ask if we were okay or needed anything, and no employee looked the way of our table when we ate (I was trying to flag them down. When we were finished dining, it took at least 15 minutes to flag another server down for our check. VALUE: Also ATROCIOUS given the quality of the food and service we received. For a family of four, we paid $90 for a meal I'd rather forget. We won't be back, and suggest you avoid it and spare yourselves also. read more

Got in just before the rush on Saturday morning. They have a very small parking lot so be prepared to park on the street. Very cute building and inside interior. We sat at the bar area and had a great view of the kitchen staff cooking away. Really enjoyed the french vanilla coffee. Fruity waffle was so fresh and delicious, but my husband's chicken eggs benedict was very tasty. Hollandaise was very well done and biscuit was tasty. Service was okay, but we weren't in a rush and they were quite busy so no complaints. Overall, will definitely return and maybe try lunch because that menu also looked tasty. read more

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Metro Diner never ceases to deliver. This brunch was no different. My son and I decided to stop by after baseball practice because he was craving the chicken and waffles. I was a bit reluctant because metro diner on a Saturday morning? At the OG location? I just knew there would be no parking and a 30 min wait at best. We literally lucked up and got a park in the parking lot, and walked in and got seated right away. This place is old fashioned but gives a charming ambiance of a legit breakfast spot from back in the day. Where everyone from the town comes in and eats breakfast then go about their day. The staff are nice, and personable and are very efficient in what they do. I ordered the 3 egg breakfast, with hash browns(add peppers and onions), bacon, toast and a side of cheese grits. And my son, of course ordered the chicken and waffles. Believe it or not, we MAY have waited 10 mins before we were chowing down on some great , flavorful food. Not only because I live not too far away, but because metro is amazing...I will always visit this place. There's no better way to compliment your Saturday morning. read more

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