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Metro Diner

4.2 (477 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Aldean R.

This place is solid with hot and fresh food and very good customer service. I got the fish and chips and my wife got chicken sandwich with onions. Everything was solid and gotta try those onion rings next time. Our waitress kept checking on us and refilling our glasses. I love you get everything on the menu matter what time you arrive. I will keep this in my rotation for future experiences.

Tee M.

We recently ate at Metro Diner after attending a local event with our daughter and daughter-n-law. While I typically prefer eating at locally owned, non-chain establishments, this was convenient and we had not tried it. The diner is huge with a plethora of seating, and we were seated immediately. Our server arrived within several minutes to get our order and returned in a timely manner with the drinks. Everyone in our party opted for breakfast options, despite it being mid-afternoon when we arrived. My review can only speak to the breakfast options. Everyone was pleased with their food, and I would compare the quality to that of the average diner experience. The portions were huge. One person in our party got the mimosa flight and they were just okay in my opinion. Our server was attentive, keeping our drinks topped off regularly. It appears that Metro is a well-loved spot as it remained very busy during our entire visit. Parking is plentiful as the diner is located in a strip mall.

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Odalis G.

Metro Diner never disappoints! I ordered the San Francisco Benedict and it was fantastic, perfectly cooked eggs, rich hollandaise, and great flavor all around. The portion was generous and everything came out hot and fresh. On top of that, our waitress was amazing, friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Great food and great service make this a place I'll definitely be coming back to. Highly recommend.

Craighton M.

We stopped into this diner after The PUG FEST at the Kentucky Fairgrounds to grab dinner. As per my usual, I had breakfast for dinner (gravy w/ biscuit, eggs, hash browns, sausage). Right up there with the Waffle House albeit a bit more $$$. My daughter-in-law opted to include a Mimosa flight with her entree. Chicken and waffles seemed to be the most ordered entree judging from the tables nearby. Clean restaurant with comfortable seating and prompt service.

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all plates where fantastic. pot roast.! chicken pot pie, chicken and waffles. biscuit and gravy. service top notch. ambiance full house. get yourself down here and eat

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2 months ago

Food is great when there are not any bugs or hair in the food. Happened on 2 different visits. Definitely insect the food before eating.

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Great food service was great I had the classic burger and onion rings . Clean resultant inside

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Great spot. Reasonable prices. Excellent idea for lunch, convenient location with great shopping close by

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CJ took amazing care of us. The cinnamon roll pancake is just the best thing ever. Perfect.

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Very busy @ lunchtime, but wait was not too long. Friendly & knowledgeable server. Food was yummy!!

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Is there an outside seating area?

Yes. It can also be enclosed for inclement weather.

Will the Metro Diner be open on Thanksgiving?

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Burger Girl Diner

Burger Girl Diner

3.5(262 reviews)
7.9 mi•Crescent Hill, The Avenue
•$$

Came by for dinner with a friend! It's open 24/7 and they serve breakfast all day…read more Had to go for the burger of course! $15 for the combo which comes with fries and a drink. The burger was nice and juicy. Couldn't taste the special sauce. Would love more of it on there. Fries were crispy and had a nice seasoning. My friend ordered the same thing and later on wanted something sweet, so he got a milkshake. Not bad! Service was quick. One server. He was very personable and funny. Made conversation with customers and didn't seem rushed/stressed. There are two rooms with tables but people kept coming in and out. It got busy ish but not slammed. Some were in groups and some came alone. Also saw a few folks do take out orders. Honestly, I would love to come back! The breakfast looked good. Parking lot was a little strange. A few spots in front. And the entrances are not super noticeable (at least for me they weren't!).

I paid $17.91 for a burger and fries. The fries were $4 extra, and when I opened the box, I laughed…read moreand took a photo, because are you kidding me? I don't expect an entire separate box of fries, but more than 10 would be nice- especially for $4! They were sure to tack on a $1 service charge as well, even though I was picking the food up. Burger Girl used to be a Louisville classic, but lately that's come to mean less "don't skip this if your life depends on it" and more "renowned for their awful food." As time goes on, I am honestly becoming more and more disappointed with Burger Girl. The point of a greasy spoon is to be cheap, quick, and filling, and Burger Girl misses on all of those fronts. For their prices I could go to a nicer restaurant with better food and a better experience. Honestly, as inflation continues to soar and quality continues to plummet, I find myself asking why I even bother going out, when I know I'll just be disappointed in the end. This might be the last straw for me, at least when it comes to Burger Girl. It just doesn't feel worth it anymore.

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Burger Girl Diner - Perfection on a bun. Dressed grilled chicken sandwich

Perfection on a bun. Dressed grilled chicken sandwich

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Shirley Mae's Café - Fried chicken

Shirley Mae's Café

4.3(208 reviews)
8.1 mi•Smoketown
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I was disappointed that it is carry out only, the food was amazing. One of the few places where…read morethe food was seasoned just right. In fact when I put hot sauce on the greens, I thought it tasted better without it. Looking forward to my next trip to Louisville.

I am so torn here. The food was like food my grandmother would make, which I really appreciate…read morebeing able to eat since she's passed on. It was not the best food in the world but the food here tastes like home to me. Just really well seasoned and old school. Now here's my issue. This establishment had me wait almost 90 minutes on a 92 degree day (WITH MY FIVE YEAR OLD) for two meals. They had already taken my money, otherwise I would have booked it. Here's what I ate: 1. Fried Pork Chop with mashed potaotes (they were out of potato salad) and greens, gravy on the side 2. Ribs with macaroni and cheese and Pinto Beans I also got a blackberry cobbler. I checked in after 30 minutes and they weren't sympathetic. I looked at these reviews later and saw that someone said the customer service at this establishment was hilarious and they were not kidding. Here's how everything tasted: Pork Chop: very flavorful, glad I got fried and not smothered for texture reasons Mashed potatoes: good and real, but nothing to write home about Ribs: They were okay. tender. tasted like they were boiled and that's not my preference...they were also swimming in sauce. I feel like ribs should be able to stand up without the sauce and I was not sure this could happen here. The bbq sauce is part of the dish for them. Greens: overly salted, underseasoned...they needed to be eaten by the pinto beans Pinto beans: absolutely no salt--would not order again Macaroni and cheese: this is the creamy kind, not the baked kind (not my preference. Gravy: excellent Blackberry Cobbler: FIVE STARS. Delicious, buttery, so tasty. I went home and tried to make one. Seriously: no notes here. It is a must try. Charging 2 dollars for a cup of kool-aid is insane. with this kind of customer services, it would be nice if they threw that sugar water in for free. I skipped it, but just thought I would mention if you plan on trying to have some for nostalgic reasons. I haven't had any in about 30 years and I was planning on it but not when I saw the price tag. I live in Illinois, but if I ever do visit again I will call my order in, go sight seeing and then pick up my food. Don't bring your kids to this establishment unless they have confirmed your order is ready!

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The Silver Dollar

The Silver Dollar

4.1(897 reviews)
8.5 mi•Clifton, The Avenue
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It's been a while since we visited Silver Dollar, I'm talking old ownership, pre-Covid long time…read moreago. And let me tell you, it's obvious there's new ownership, new style, new menu and all for the better. The decor was giving a Bakersfield California vibe right in Louisville Kentucky. Visually appealing, honky Tonk with a small splash of humor. The day we went, was a sunny spring, I preferred indoor - we were sat at a super spacious booth. Menu is one page but they absolutely nailed it. He ordered a Hemingway. It came in a beautiful copper coupe with a dehydrated orange slice. Classy, cool with a kick. We started with the Mexican Hot Cheese dip. It's not your typical queso -- this had chilis, onions, garlic, jalapeños as toppings and it was delicious. It was accompanied by house made chips. The cheese though... Hubs had fried catfish with the Nashville Hot option and I had a Caesar salad with fried chicken. Fried Nashville hot catfish verdict - Very good, very spicy, very crispy. Caesar with chicken...I stole a crouton off the top, "that garlic crouton was amazing, I could eat those like a snack." The salad itself was divine. The dressing is light, you can taste the green chilis without the spicy kick. I could eat this salad every day! Of course we had to try the Mexican crème brûlée. Super creamy, chocolatey with spice custard with a delicate brûlée sugar on top, garnished with fresh strawberries. Same restaurant, new flavors better service, awesome experience.

Recently had a mediocre visit to Silver Dollar that left me smelling like grease and unhappy with…read morethe vibe and food. First off - I love this local gem, and I think it was just an odd/off night. It started with a scary trip to the ladies room, and it was just a mess. The first part of our evening (meeting friends) was great. Cocktails were tasty and the music was vibing. Fried pickles were AWESOME. At one point, the bartender changed the record and it became crazy loud - we literally couldn't hear the person 2 feet away speaking. A member of our party got up and asked the bartender if he could turn it down (asked politely), and was ignored. Literally ignored - bartender looked at my friend and the just walked away (and not to turn down the music). Next cocktail was AWFUL... food came out, and it was hot but nothing great; fries were oily. Churros were tough and overcooked as well. Our server (a younger woman) was attentive and friendly, and that was the highlight of our visit. She did turn down the music when we asked (and after another table I believe also asked). It wasn't a busy night, and I love the vinyl vibe and cool venue - we will come back and try again, but when 3 cocktails, an appetizer, and entree cost close to $100 before tip (for 2 - our friends were the same, so $200 for a table), you really need to be on point and provide solid service.

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The Silver Dollar - Black bean chili & veggie burger, etc, etc.

Black bean chili & veggie burger, etc, etc.

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Check's Cafe - Check's Check 's Famous Chili

Check's Cafe

3.8(258 reviews)
6.9 mi•Schnitzelburg
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Look, checks is a Louisville institution. Is it a fine dining institution? No, of course not it…read moreprovides exactly what you'd expect. A place where the locals go and a sense of community. The food is fresh and some amazing staples. Stand outs. Fish sandwich Chili Chicken and dumplings Meatloaf Is there bad reviews? Yes and they are from lame out of towners that don't appreciate being apart of a culture. If your looking to have you ass kissed and wine and dined. Don't come here, but if you want a truly authentic experience and to rub shoulders with some real salt of the earth people... please stop in. Cheers.

We hadn't been to Check's in quite some time and our group of friends met here to play music bingo…read moreand have dinner. I ordered one of my favorites -- chicken livers -- and was a happy camper. I only ate 1/2 of the order because it was such a large amount and it is a very rich food. This business typically offers efficient counter ordering and taking a number, then with the food orders subsequently brought to the table. Since we went on a night with an activity, there was a bit of a festive atmosphere and patrons were likely all hanging around for a couple of hours. Our group of 6 enjoyed catching up while having some lighthearted fun. Has a dive bar, lived in, neighborhood local feel, with what seems to be plenty of regulars. Parking can sometimes be a pain, but there is free street parking when parking lot is full.

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Check's Cafe - Chef salad - but mainly a bag of $2 salad mix

Chef salad - but mainly a bag of $2 salad mix

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