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    Metro Diner

    4.3 (953 reviews)
    Open 8:00 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 N.

    The food was excellent, I got the Bissell breakfast. With some cinnamon butter on the side. The bathroom was clean, our whole party really enjoyed their food. The host Dom i believe is his name initially he said a table of 6 would be an hour wait time on a busy Saturday. Then I asked about spilting the tables 3 and 3 to which he accommodated easily. Then when we saw where we were seating & that there was some empty tables after speaking to him he easily worked it out so all 6 of us can sit together. His service was above & beyond. Now the waitress brooklyn took care of all of us Iike she was servicing family at home. She was excellent, attentive and a reason we will come back to eat there. Once again we were all pleased with the staff, the speed of the food coming to our table even on a busy day, it being clean as well. I definitely recommend coming here.

    Chicken and waffles
    Sakinah P.

    My food was good flavorful but cold. I hate a cold waffles. The steak bowl was hot and filling I recommend it just get your steak medium. The ambience and service was great. Bathroom was clean and no wait for a table.

    Liz M.

    With a bustling midday crowd on a weekday, this can truly be categorized as a community favorite. We dined as a party of 3 ( 2 adults - 1 child). After an initial service snafu, we found the service to be timely and courteous. Food offerings solid. Upon reflection I'd most likely order something different. If I'm in the area, I'd definitely dine here again. Chain brunch/lunch/dinner: 3.75

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    David B.

    Metro Diner is a great comfort food establishment. I have been to this restaurant on Falls of Neuse Road in Raleigh and the one in Venice, FL. We were looking for a restaurant on Sunday evening. Metro Diner came to mind. The restaurant is at the end of a strip mall in the Sutton Square neighborhood. It has tables, booths and a counter. A 1950/1960's nostalgia decor with outside seating. The service was very good. And the food, delicious. I had shrimp and grits. It was just the right amount of eclectic tastes. My daughter had the salmon with mashed potatoes and broccoli. She really enjoyed it.

    My eggs benedict with hash browns.
    Greg m.

    I had dinner here with my son the other night. They serve breakfast all day long so we decided to get something from the breakfast menu. The staff is very friendly and very accommodating and the ambiance has like a 1950s or 1960s vibe to it. I ordered the traditional eggs Benedict with hash browns. I'm always looking for a good eggs benedict. The egg and the ham were cooked perfectly the English muffin was cold and could not eat much of the hash browns because they were too greasy. My son ordered the eggs Benedict with chicken he had home fries that were deep fried. The chicken was cooked well the eggs were cooked while the Hollandaise sauce was good the English muffin was cold but the saving grace of that dish was the deep fried home fries they were very good. I have to compliment the service staff, if it weren't for them I'd be given this review a three but because of their professionalism, their kindness and their attention to detail I am giving this four stars.

    Briana F.

    We went on a Saturday afternoon and it was busy! I really liked the service, our server was super friendly. I could definitely tell this was a regular spot for locals and the vibe was nice. The food was just ok and the seasoning can be dialed up. It was an enjoyable place to try out but I don't think we would be back unless we were in the area.

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    Allan A.

    All day breakfast menuand other foods. This is a busy place. The positive is your food is fresh and hot. The negative is you cannot easily hear you dining companions. This is acute abo v e Dennys and IHOP. Be prepared to wait for a table. On a nice day you can enjoy outside seating.

    Avocado Toast
    Chrissy F.

    Friendly diner with a great menu and variety of options. We were visiting family from out of town and they were able to accommodate our group of 8 with one baby when someone called ahead. The menu has the traditional breakfast items featuring a few with a spin like eggs Benedict with fried chicken or avocado egg bowls. I got the avocado toast that didn't break the bank with an addition of 2 poached eggs and feta cheese. The servicing size was just right! Everyone in the party enjoyed the food, from sausage gravy biscuits to cinnamon roll pancakes. They had a high seat set up for the baby which was nice. The staff is friendly and hospitable. Metro Diner checks all the boxes when it comes to dining out!

    Rebecca P.

    Meh, just okay. 2 over easy eggs, biscuit, Mac and cheese. Service was friendly. Had to wait 15 mins on a Saturday morning around 10:30a. If I were to return, d try the lunch menu instead.

    Philly Cheesesteak
    Karen S.

    Metro diner does not disappoint! Philly cheesesteak was 'mid' but the cheese fries and ranch were 'poppin' My fired chicken on the bone chicken and strawberry butter waffle was so good- plus you can order 1/2 size and still leave full!!

    4 pieces of ck, mac n chz, mash n gravy ANDa biscuit... can not miss out on that.

    The atmosphere definitely was feeling homey!! like everyone was just so laid back, the servers were all nice, the vibes and even the food!! I had went in around 1:00, so there wasn't really that much traffic, I think i had just missed it because when I walked in there was probably about 8 tables sat and when i left it was just me and 2 other tables haha. The gentleman who happened to be my server is name 5!! Pretty cool dude and great at conversation! But when i tell you this food felt like i was having a thanksgiving meal.....WOW. not ONLY that but for the amount i got....and it only being 15 bucks... EVEN MORE WOW!!! i was like that episode in friday where they were sitting on porch, daaaaammmnnnn. anywho....i had to rate 10/10... loved it overall!! GO GO GO!!! :D

    CHEESE GRITS cheese scrambled Eggs, turkey links
    Monique J.

    We were greeted immediately and sat right away. Our server was extremely helpful and prompt. The food looked as good as it tasted. 9/10 experience

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    Truth and advertising the meatloaf was was not meatloaf. It was just a condensed burger.

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    11 months ago

    Great and welcoming service - good food, nothing overly fancy but really nice menu with tons of options.

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    Good was good? Service was great. This place is always packed, but I definitely recommend their breakfast.

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    Brooklyn the waitress was super nice. The food was ridiculously good. Total food coma. I'll be back!

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    My kids favorite guilty pleasure. They love the pancakes and waffles and my wife loves their omelettes. Solid coffee too

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    Diverse menu with interesting takes on standard diner items. Great food. Excellent service. Bring an appetite.

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    Ask the Community - Metro Diner

    What are the busiest hours?

    10 & 2

    Does this establishment have a private dining area? I'm looking for a place to hold a baby shower. I'm not from the area.

    There is an outside covered area that they could use as a private area.

    This looks promising I haven't tried Metro Diner yet anyone's got a preference?

    Good home cooking/comfort food. Highly recommend the chicken pot pie and chicken & waffles!!! Go hungry!!

    Are dogs allowed on the patio at the Raleigh location?

    Yes

    How are the prices?

    I think the prices are very reasonable, especially when you consider the freshness and the portion size.… Read more

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    This is one of those spaces that does half the work before the food even hits the table. It used to…read morebe an old-school diner, and a lot of that DNA is still there. The bones feel nostalgic, but the overall vibe is current and lively. It's the kind of place that feels familiar but still cool. Service Service is where things really clicked. Our server knew the menu inside out and guided us through it with confidence. Every recommendation landed. It also felt like one of those menus where it would be hard to order poorly. The Food The menu leans comfort food with a modern edge, and it's done really well across the board. We started with a Caesar salad with dill pickle dressing, which sounds like it shouldn't work but absolutely does. Bright, fresh, and just different enough to be interesting without trying too hard. The beet salad was also excellent, clean flavors and well balanced. Then came the pimento cheese with fried crackers. This might have been the sleeper hit. The crackers are dangerously good. Simple idea, executed perfectly, and hard to stop eating. For mains, the fried chicken was solid but didn't stand out the same way the starters did. The short rib pot pie, on the other hand, was exactly what you want from a dish like that. Rich, flaky, and deeply comforting. Overall Poole's is the kind of place where everything feels considered, from the space to the service to the food. It's approachable, well executed, and very easy to enjoy.

    Our second visit for dinner at Poole's since relocating to downtown Raleigh last year. We were just…read moreas impressed on this recent visit as we were a few months ago. We opted for a reservation at the bar, and we enjoyed excellent service from Brittany and Kylie. They were attentive and very detailed with the excellent service that we have found out is the norm in every one of Ashley Christensen's restaurants. Our starter of roasted beets had an incredible blend of buttermilk blue cheese with white balsamic thyme, pickled pumpkin, and Marcona almonds. So yummy. Then my husband and I shared the Ricotta Gnocchi that we agree is the BEST gnocchi we have ever had the privilege of eating. So light in spite of a duck bolognese being the sauce. Fried rosemary sparked my home chef mind for future meals! We also shared the Brussels sprout upon Brittany's recommendation. One of the most unique preparations on Brussels sprouts ever with oyster mushrooms and a sherry cream sauce. We typically pass on dessert, but the description of their Pear Tart Tatin coupled with Kylie's verbal description hooked us and we were thrilled to enjoy every bite of the hazelnut praline ice cream that is part of this beautiful dessert.

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    A Classic Diner Experience in Downtown Raleigh…read more Anyone who follows me knows two things I love very much: breakfast and diners (along with other short-order restaurants). I definitely found a gem in Glenwood South that immediately reminded me of the classic diners I grew up with in New Jersey. For readers unfamiliar with Jersey diners: think a no-nonsense, sit-down restaurant serving breakfast all day, great coffee, generous portions, and a menu built around eggs, griddle items, comfort food, and attentive table service. Tucker Street Diner delivers that same spirit--just set in the fashionable Glenwood South neighborhood rather than along a highway. Tucker Street Diner is located within the Smoky Hollow mixed-use development in the Glenwood South area of downtown Raleigh. Smoky Hollow is a large, modern complex featuring retail, restaurants, Class-A office space, structured parking, and residential units. The diner occupies ground-level retail space in the office building at 421 North Harrington Street, right at the corner of the pedestrian promenade along Tucker Street. The restaurant is designed as a modern American diner with nostalgic retro touches--checkerboard floors and glossy booths--blended with contemporary comfort and urban flair. It clearly evokes classic diner aesthetics while catering to a diverse downtown crowd. The menu focuses on classic American diner fare: all-day breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, specialty comfort food, and blue-plate specials. Breakfast options include pancakes, eggs, bacon, burritos, and creative dishes such as breakfast burritos and open-face sandwiches with gravy. Desserts, milkshakes, and coffee/espresso drinks are also available. I visited early on a Friday morning during New Year's week. I was greeted warmly and quickly served a solid, classic diner cup of coffee (likely a medium roast). Even with limited office activity that morning, the diner still had a steady flow of customers. I ordered the chicken-fried steak with two sunny-side-up eggs, home fries, and rye toast. The steak was nicely breaded, and the white gravy--served on a separate plate--was rich and flavorful. The eggs were perfectly cooked. The home fries were cubed potatoes (different from the shredded style often found up north) and were very good. Large slices of buttered rye toast, topped with both grape and strawberry jelly, rounded out what was a very satisfying breakfast. Portions were generous for the price, and the overall value felt right for a downtown, full-service diner--especially given the quality of the food and the attentiveness of the service. The classic diner theme and attention to cleanliness extended even to the gender-neutral restrooms, one of which is accessible. The accessible restroom was occupied at the time, so I used the other; it was clean, pleasantly scented, and well stocked. In short, Tucker Street Diner feels like a Jersey diner dropped into a Southern downtown--comfort food, eggs, and gravy instead of biscuits--with a welcoming atmosphere and reliable execution. I left full, satisfied, and already planning a return visit.

    This is definitely a cute diner spot with classic menu options. I got the diner jewel and I loved…read morethe pancakes, but everything else was just average. I will say the service was great though. Half of my food didn't come out when everyone else's did and even though it took about 2 minutes to get it, they still took all of it off my bill. That's how you do customer service! I'll definitely be back again if I'm in the area and try some different options!

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    Needed a latte for my drive home, I got the chocolate turtle decaf latte and it was delicious. It…read morepaired chocolate, pecan and caramel to make the perfect road trip drink. The space was packed on a beautiful Friday morning. A lot of people working and connecting over coffee. The library space was super cute too! I snapped a photo and sent it to a colleague for a potential event venue in the future!

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