The diner is very busy- so you know the food is good. Although it's very busy, we have always been seated quickly and receive the best service from the staff. The food is good and hot and our cups are never in need of refills!! The chicken and waffles are my favorite!! read more

We stopped at Metro Diner for breakfast after taking a friend for a medical procedure. We were greeted by a young lady with bright red colored hair. She asked how many and then said just a minute. She went to a booth and cleaned it off. Then returned and said "the booth you saw me just cleaned is your table" and handed me three menus! We all found that extremely rude and totally unprofessional. This young lady seemed to direct people coming in to other people for assistance - not doing any actual work herself. She walked down the side of the restaurant and I happened to look over and she was mouthing an obscenity and showing she was not happy with something. It was clear exactly what obscenity she was saying. Now our waitress was outstanding and we received our food quickly. Unfortunately, the first impression was poor. It will be a long time before we return to this restaurant. read more

Went in to try metro diner. Sat at the bar since there was a wait. Which they had a lot of empty tables so I didn't understand the wait. Sat at the bar for over 10 minutes no one said hello. No acknowledgment and no service. Got up and went to first watch no wait and great service. I would recommend if you want it go there to be treated to bad service that is the place for you then. Can't understand how you can run a business with terrible service. read more

Typical diner food, very friendly service. Met my mother here for lunch one beautiful Monday and sat on the patio. She ordered a burger, and I ordered a lettuce wrapped club sandwich. The food was decent. Don't really have much to say about a typical diner experience. But I would definitely come here again. What really stood out to me was my waitress and her customer service. I forgot her name, but she was incredibly sweet, very accommodating & extremely thorough. read more

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Service was excellent. Food is definitely not gourmet, It's quick and with slight taste of dishwasher detergent- exactly what you expect from a diner read more

Setvicw was decent. Waitress was in training. I ordered the slice Turkey with dressing. One bite and I had visions of Being in the hospital and eating the cafeteria food. The meal wasn't to my expectations. I've frequented Metro Diners from Florida to Tennessee and I think I will stick to the breakfast menu. read more

We really enjoyed our late breakfast at Metro Diner. The chicken and waffles had some of the best fried chicken I've had in a good while. Plus it came with a full half bird, guaranteeing a great lunch at home the next day with the leftovers. Service couldn't have been better -- we had a very nice, knowledgeable server who was a real pleasure to meet. I'll definitely be back! read more

I hate to change my 5 Star review to 1 Star but this place has changed. It was my go to place for meatloaf when the pandemic was really bad. Their curbside service was terrific and I always enjoyed my dinner. This was my first time inside since the beginning of the pandemic. In the past I had a bad experience at a different location but had always experienced good service and tasty food here. Unfortunately, my recent visit was so bad I won't be going back. I had breakfast with a new friend. It was our very first time to meet for breakfast and, even though I was unhappy with my food, I didn't send it back because I didn't want to appear fussy and difficult. In retrospect, I wish I had made a different choice and complained. Here's what happened. I asked the server, who was great, if any of the juices were fresh squeezed. She checked and returned saying only the orange juice. I ordered the orange juice and I can tell you it was not fresh squeezed on site. It was pasteurized and purchased in a large container. The upside is it wasn't made from concentrate either so that was a plus. However, it was served in a very tall water glass. Really! I ordered water at the same time and they both came in the same size glass. I wasn't expecting that. I was thinking a juice glass or small water glass of some kind not 20 ounces of juice. Next, I ordered a western omelette with potatoes ( the menu said hash browns and that's always my first choice at breakfast) and an English muffin. The plate arrived piled high with food. So much food! This was just supposed to be breakfast not the whole day's food allowance. The omelette was not a real omelette. It was eggs with a ham mixture inside. The two were not cooked together and therefore their flavors were not melded. I'm thinking they put the eggs on a plate, added the ham mixture to one side and then folded the other side of the eggs over the top. Voila!!!!! Instant omelette. (My apologies to France for this and so many other French dishes that we screw up in this country.) It was just two separate ingredients piled on top of each other. The word omelette should be replaced with the word stack. That would be a much more accurate description. I did not get hash browns. The server had asked me if I wanted onions and green pepper with my potatoes and I said yes not realizing my hash browns would be changed to little, hard potato chunks, aka breakfast potatoes, instead of the hash browns I was craving. True to their omelette making procedure the onions and green peppers were not cooked with the potatoes. They were cooked separately and just dumped on top of the potatoes. Once again, two separately cooked ingredients layered on top of each other. I assume I was supposed to mix it all together with my fork. Really? The English muffin was very slightly toasted. I'm not a fan of dark toast but I do expect my toasted bread to have at least a little light brown color. I had to touch the muffin to feel if it was actually toasted at all. English muffins don't taste good when they are not toasted. They are made from toasting bread so they must be toasted y'all. I had to check twice if it was buttered. I wasn't served any butter so I finally assumed it was buttered but it wasn't visible to the naked eye and I had left my microscope at home. I just can't get every little thing I will need in this handbag. Darn it! I took two bites and decided life is too short to eat barely toasted, microscopically buttered English muffins. In fact, I only ate just a few bites of my whole breakfast. I didn't count them but my guess is I took fewer than 6 bites of my whole $26.00 breakfast. Yep, for real - $26.00 for that. Huge portions do not compensate for poorly prepared food. But I didn't leave hungry, I filled up on those 20 ounces of orange juice. As I was leaving I looked at that still full plate of food and thought those leftovers would feed 3 people and they are just going to be thrown out. What a waste of money and food! I felt very disturbed by this revelation. I won't be returning. read more

Metro Diner is threatening my love for the Village Inn. I had my first experience with Metro in Fredericksburg and didn't realize it was a chain until I saw a location pop up in Chesapeake. When I had a chance to attend this location in Suffolk because there was a 45-minute wait at Egg Bistro I was thrilled. Our party of 8 was seated immediately, we ordered quickly, and had pleasant conversation as we waited for our food. A variety of breakfast cocktails were ordered and smiles shared around the table. Our waitress was attentive and patient with some of the pickier individuals present that day. I ordered the shrimp po'boy and enjoyed it. I asked for extra sauce on the side as the bread was very dry but the sandwich was filling and the sauteed veggies on the side were seasoned well. Living in Virginia Beach I hope a Metro Diner opens up closer to me sooner rather than later. read more

Great portions for the price. The chicken and waffles is my absolute favorite! You won't be disappointed

Overall experience was amazing, the service was quick, and the atmosphere was so friendly the food also came out in a timely manner not only that but the chicken and waffles with spicy syrup and strawberry butter had so much flavor packed into it. Definitely will be going back to try another dish next time. read more

Phenomenal! It's everything you'd want from a diner. From the food to the service, it was perfect.

Second time here and it was just as amazing as the first. The service was great and food was also. The chicken and waffles are in a class of its own. DELICIOUS. I don't know who seasons the chicken but they need a raise ASAP! Tender and juicy to say the least! On a Sunday morning for a party of four the wait wasn't too bad. I loved it. read more

Metro Diner - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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Being from up north I always love and appreciate a good diner and babyyyyyyy this diner is one to love & appreciate! My first time coming here was actually the location in NC & the experience there was amazing and this Suffolk location gives me the same energy! I didn't even realize there was one in Suffolk until I looked it up and boom, there it was. Lol. The food is good, the mimosas are good as well and very affordable. It's military friendly with military discount as well for those of you who were wondering. Overall, good food, good atmosphere and good service. Definitely worth the try. read more

Their Shrimp and grits is probably the best I've ever had. Chicken and waffles are pretty banging too.

I went on a warmer evening toward the end of summer, and we sat outside. It was so perfect- the staff was so attentive, the food was great, the mimosas were $4- what more could we have asked for? It was really perfect. I've only been to the other metro diner once over I'm Chesapeake, and the food was really great, however the noise level was extreme (we sat inside though). I'm not sure how the noise level is at this location, but I was really happy with the entire experience overall!! Great food, great service- 5 stars in my book! read more

The food was really good. The service was excellent. The bathroom was a dirty paper towels we're all over the floor

Usually very busy. There is often a wait. Busy environment. Can be cramped. Food is yummy. Service is good.

The blueberry lemon waffles was everything. Give you so much chicken you can share it read more

Always a lovely place to dine. Service is good. Food is delicious. Always super busy and may have a wait.

LET'S GO YELPING!!!! Wife and I played hooky from work today and decided to step out for brunch. After searching some places on Yelp, I came across this gem of place in the Harbor View area of Suffolk I love going to places during the week because most of the time it isn't busy; meaning you have a better chance of getting better food and service. On arrival we were greeted by a young at heart maiden who took us to a nice cozy booth. Then we were greet by our bubbly young server. She ask if this was our first time (which it was) and made some suggestions of drinks. I had some nice French vanilla coffee and my wife had flavored tea and water. She kept our drinks full at all times and checked on us regularly. I had a western omelet, biscuit and home fries. The omelet was well portioned, loaded with ham, grilled veggies and cheese. The biscuit was a little on the cool side but it was and nice size. The home fries were crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Wife had the 2 egg special (scrambled with cheese) with bacon, grits and toast. I assume it was good cause all I heard from her as she ate was heavy breathing. Breakfast and lunch is served all day anytime, so everything is on the menu. The ambiance was nice and cozy, the price was right on time. I really enjoyed this place and will visit again. Happy Yelping! read more

I always come here and dine with Taylor. She's my favorite server here. I got the chicken & waffle with the fruity style ( per her suggestion) and I've been hooked since . If you're every there request Taylor D. She's great! read more

We went out exploring on a Friday night for somewhere new to eat because we were childless for a change. :) We didn't know the Egg Bistro was closed for dinner now in the Suffolk location so we settled at the Metro Diner. We were seated quickly and it took about 10 minutes for a waitress to come to our table. I wanted to order the meatloaf but it was out for the night so I settled for Fish and Chips, as did my wife. My wife wanted to order a Blue Moon beer but they were out of those as well so she got a water. The fish and chips were very good. The breading was very crispy and delicious. The cole slaw was a bit dry but the fries were good and hot. We both liked the tartar like sauce they served with the meal too. I heard some people ordering desserts and they were out of several of those items too. They must not make much of everything or they were extremely busy that night. Our waitress was new but very nice and we didn't have to ask for refills. We might have to try it again if we are out this way sometime. read more

Metro Diner - Fish & Chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

I have been here a few times. I've had the chicken and waffles twice and the seafood platter on my third visit. The first time I had the chicken and waffles it was delicious. I love the butter and "special" syrup. However, the second time was not very good; the chicken didn't seem to be cooked very well. The seafood platter was great and tasty. The staff has been nice and friendly during each visit. There are a lot more items I want to try on the menu. read more

Metro Diner - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Have tried different items here, never disappointed. Fried chicken, waffles, french toast, pot roast all good. Always good service. Maybe we come at the right time, we are usually able to be seated right away. The manager is present and usually comes around to speak with customers. read more

When I think of diners, I always think of the glory days of American culture with truckers lining classic highways while their drivers get their fix of eggs, bacon, and biscuits and gravy - taking a quick stop before their next trek. Stepping into Metro Diner, I instantly got the same feel! This place has a classic diner vibe - down to the Doobie Brothers "listen to the music" playing softly in the background. My party and I were seated immediately. And, our order was taken promptly. I settled on a simple Belgian waffle (with the strawberry butter - it tastes like ice cream), scrambled eggs and hash browns with mushrooms. My friends got the huevos rancheros and the chicken and waffles - both of which looked amazing! I was a little perplexed when before my friend's chicken and waffles came out the waitress mixed hot sauce and some syrup in a bowl for him. I was sitting and watching with my mouth open , then I said "hot sauce and syrup?" She said, "trust me, it's amazing on the chicken!" According to my friend, it was! My waffle was SOOO light and fluffy with the perfect amount of sweetness...the strawberry butter was a great addition. My hash browns were cooked a little hard but all-in-all, my food was great! I will definitely be returning to this establishment. Everything was seamless, simple, and delicious. The manager even came to every table to personally check on customers - great customer service! The key lime mints were a cute touch too. read more

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We liked the Metro Diner so much we went for dinner on Friday night and Saturday morning when we checked out of the hotel. Friday night was their fried fish plate special. We both ordered the fish plate. The fish was not heavily battered and the fries were hit and crisp. My husband had the salad which unfortunately he had to go through because of some bad leaves of lettuce and I had the loaded potato soup which was thick and tasty for our starters. The next day we both ordered their classic breakfast of eggs, bacon, grits, toast and pancakes. If we travel in this area again, we will definitely come back. For both meals are servers were very nice. read more

I can not say enough how amazing this visit was. The 3 people standing at the hostess stand were so funny and amazing. We were laughing right in the door. As soon as we sat down, Kim greeted us.. I almost had a heart attack when I didn't see the Mac Stack on the menu, not realizing it wasn't the dinner menu. I almost cried haha.. But Kim, you are so sweet! You really gave us a great experience at lunch and I am one to call it like it see it. The service was extremely friendly, fast and made me feel like you genuinely cared. My food was AMAZING, pipping hot and I couldn't be happier! Thank you again so much and to Kim... Please keep that beautiful attitude on 100.. If you are ever having a bad day, please read this over and over. You are so funny and kind! Ok, now to not fall asleep at work! :) read more

Metro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

2nd time we have tried breakfast there and had a problem. 1st time Avacodo toast, simple right? Avacodo came out all brownish, you just don't do that. 2nd time my food was warm , partners came out cold.. with many many breakfast places around, don't waste your time & $$. read more

This was my first time here. My 11 year old from Maine was in town and the Grandparents and of course me, the favorite Aunt were looking for a meal we could all eat. All 6 of us enjoyed our meals and not one if us ordered the same meal. I had the San Francisco Benedict. The avocado made it. I also ordered the cheesiest grits and they are the cheesiest and yummy! So many choices and P.S. adult beverages are here! read more

Metro Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

10/10 everytime! Weekends are always super busy so be prepared to have a wait time to be seated for brunch. Mimosas are so cheap! The food is always so good. Definitely one of my favorite brunch spots. read more

Try it! Never been even though I have lived nearby for a while. Went recently and was pleasantly impressed. I had a burger and it was delicious! It was juicy, fresh and made to order. I am gluten-free, which can be difficult at not-so-gluten friendly restaurants. Fortunately, not only does Metro Diner have gluten-free options, they have a menu already prepared to make the choices easier. If you live close (or even if you don't), you really should try this place out. Nice food, nice atmosphere, and friendly staff made it a great experience. read more

Great breakfast place. Fresh and consistent quality. Service very good,as well. Worth the wait. read more

I finally made my way to Suffolk to try out the Metro Diner. This restaurant looks fairly new, well lit and inviting. My wife and I stopped in for a midweek breakfast. She ordered some avocado toast and I opted for the Shrimp and grits. The picture of the shrimp and grits looked very good on their menu. They make theirs with grit cakes instead of loose grits spread in the bottom of a bowl. I must admit that this way of eating grits was new, but delicious. I also ordered 2 crab cakes as a side to go with my meal. The 2 cakes were an additional $6. Not a bad price for crab cakes and they were very good. My wife loved her avocado toast. It tastes very earthy to me, but she was more than happy. She had some multi grain toast with tomatoes and avocado spread on top in a nice thick layer. My shrimp and grits came in a thick cream sauce. I'm not sure it is was the base cream for biscuits and gravy, but it was good. I ended up leaving quite a bit of it on my plate. There was a lot of cream. I also only ate about half of my grit cakes. I chose instead the eat the crab cakes along side the shrimp, grit cakes, sausage and cream sauce. To be honest with you, I'd split that meal the next time I go to the metro diner. It is more than enough for 2 people. Our service was great and our experience was really good. We will be back. read more

Metro Diner - Shrimp and grits with some Avocado toast in the back ground. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Great Service!! Ms Nadine our waitress was sweetheart!! Very large portions!! The chicken was seasoned and fried to perfection!!! The waffles with strawberry butter was soo yummy read more

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Good food. Big portions. What I would call "comfort food." Big selection except when it comes to healthy options lol Good place to take the fam. Relaxed and affordable. read more

This was our first time visiting this restaurant. I came across an ad for them on Facebook. I ordered a waffle and bacon, and my friend had chicken/waffles and home fries. The server wasn't the most pleasant. In fact, before I arrived, my friend said that she had been complaining about not receiving a tip from another guest. That explains why she was sort of rude and short when I got there. Maybe she was still upset and took it out on us. When our food arrived, her attitude got a bit better. I enjoyed the food very much. I hope to go back soon because they had so many great things to choose from. My friend even gave her a huge tip. Hopefully she was nice for the rest of the day. :) read more

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Looked this diner up online to stop in from the highway traveling South. Their own website said there was no wait and pretty empty. Arrived and there was a 30 minute wait and it was full. The bar area and the back seating area was not in use. Misleading for sure. We didn't stay bc of the time it would take to be seated compared to the time they close on a Friday night. read more

Friendly staff and good service. Environment was nice too. Biggest gripe is the prices... $7-9 for an order of French toast or a waffle with no sides seems a little exorbitant. Waffle looked good, but nothing special. And the $6.99 pancake may be 12", but that's an expensive side. My 3-egg breakfast was a good amount of food for under $10, but toast and hash browns were both a little over cooked. Saving grace for this place was definitely the friendliness of all the staff, very warm and welcoming. read more

The chicken and waffles were amazing! Perfectly fried and the chicken batter was delicious. That strawberry butter on top of the waffles made the whole meal! read more

Metro Diner - The flavor of the chicken batter was amazing, perfectly fried! And that strawberry butter on top of the waffles just made that whole meal! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia