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    Metro Diner

    4.3 (967 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    METRO DINER ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Huevos Rancheros!
    Stuart B.

    I recently met some friends at the Metro Diner for breakfast. As we entered we were greeted by a very friendly staff. The diner vibe was spot on. At 8 am, I was surprised to see the restaurant 50% full. Once seated, we started our breakfast with the Avocado Toast as an appetizer. Excellent flavor on a very healthy appearing bread. For breakfast I had the Huevos Rancheros -pictured here. This was a very generous portion of food and had some wonderful flavors going on. The only thing that I didn't like was that there was some sort of underlying taste that I couldn't quite put my finger on but I do believe that it was the less expensive, highly processed cheese. Others ordered the meat lovers omelette packed with meat and again, a very generous portion and the freshly made corn beef hash. They commented that they really enjoyed their food. I would definitely return to give this restaurant another try!

    Mike T.

    In town on vacation. Came in for a quick lunch. I had the fried chicken, REAL mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and a biscuit. Side of grits. Gotta say, everything was excellent!! Service was super, friendly too. It was so good, I came back the next day for breakfast. Oatmeal, fruit cup, grits (of course), and an avocado breakfast sandwich. Again, excellent service. Quality food, taste GREAT!!! I highly recommend the Metro Diner.

    Fried Chicken & Waffle
    Michael C.

    This by far is my go to diner. It's very affordable and the service is incredibly fast. I've been here several times and I always try to order something different. The food is delicious. I've had the Chicken and waffles, Fish and chips, classic breakfast and I've yet to be disappointed. Depending on the time you get there it could seem very busy, but the turn around is pretty quick. It's a typical diner with an open kitchen so it could get a little loud but not too bad. You're still able to have a conversation with your table.

    Germanie J.

    5 stars for our waitress Tanisha! She greeted us with a bright smile and treated us kindly throughout our time here. As we were sitting at our table we noticed the fan was blowing too much cool air our way. I kindly asked the hostess if she could turn off the fan. She stated she could not turn off the fan but instead could move us to another table without a fan above us. We agreed... Although we were grateful, she did not communicate this to our waitress nor the other waitress who was servicing the new table. The new waitress walked over with disgust in her eyes and irritable tone asking us why we were sitting there. We kindly explained and she walked off with an attitude. We then explained what had occurred to Tanisha who was very kind and understanding. The food presentation was just okay. We ordered chicken Benedict and croissant sandwich. It was average, nothing to brag about. Overall the experience was just okay. Communication is lacking between hostess and wait staff. The second waitress was rude and that put a damper on the visit. We are traveling here from out of state and noticed that customer service is lacking across Tampa. Most places we go people seem angry for no reason at all... :-(

    Southwest Scramble Bowl without avocado  A side of Biscuits
    John S.

    We came here for the first time last year while visiting a friend and loved it. Came back a few weeks ago while in Tampa again and returned two mornings in a row. Easily our favorite spot for breakfast while in Florida! Servers and other staff were extremely friendly. The feel of the restaurant is so chill and relaxed

    San Francisco Benedict
    Ashley A.

    Metro Diner never disappoints! This place is always popular and packed -- and for good reason. The chicken and waffles is an absolute staple -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and always hits the spot. The portions are generous, and everything on the menu tastes fresh and delicious. I also love how festive and lively the atmosphere always is -- there's such a fun energy, but it's still comfortable with a moderate noise level. The service is always friendly and efficient, and the food comes out fast even when they're busy. Shout out to Chloe for taking great care of us today!

    Shanae S.

    I went for the infamous chicken & waffles. They are infamous because they are served with a delicious strawberry butter. The server was great and timely. The food did take 20 minutes, but that's because it was made fresh. My only complaint would be that many of tables were dirty when I arrived and I was asked to choose a table. It took 4 tables for me to pass before I saw one that was clean and there was only one other customer in there when I arrived. Outside of being a little more quickly to clean tables the food is always good.

    Fried Chicken & Waffle
    Kayla P.

    What a start to the day! Beginning with the customer service, Metro was really great. We had a semi large party, but we were seated fairly quickly just after the lunch rush. They gave us time to look through the menu and showed us the specials on the wall as well. We ordered a lot of options and then shared. It is A TON of food! Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. We had so much food, you could definitely have some to take home for later. It wasn't too loud so you could talk to your table as well. I especially enjoyed that the background was the kitchen so it gave you a very homey feel. I can't wait to return!

    Finished plate
    Christopher E.

    I always love a diner because of its atmosphere and home vibes. Our server was prompt to take our order as soon as we sat down. Great service too, I ordered the Belgian waffle with hash browns with onions with lightly scrambled eggs. I enjoyed all of it and the dessert as well. My wife got the coconut cake and I had the guava turnover. Both a must try. Overall I give the Metro Diner a 8.9 out of 10‍

    Chicken and waffles
    Mandisa T.

    No frills here at Metro, just friendly service and amazing fried chicken and waffles every time. My go-to is half an order of chicken and waffles with dark meat. The fluffy waffle with strawberry butter complement the perfectly, crispy and well seasoned chicken. I also ordered a side of cheese grits which were great but I was too full for more than a few bites. The flavored teas are also amazing as well! A great place for comfort food.

    Sarah H.

    We stopped by after our flight into Tampa. Great atmosphere, felt like a true diner. The artwork was fun to look at and overall felt welcoming. The protons are huge! I was only able to eat half of my Benedict and about half of the hash browns. You can absolutely share this. Benedict was good but my avocado has some hard spots on it that I just cut off.

    Chicken and waffles
    Chris R.

    Solid great food, busy typical diner, service was good coulda been better busy morning but was a great experience! Food was beyond awesome for what it was!

    Chicken and waffles
    Denny B.

    We had such an awesome meal and experience here. We will bring out of town guests to this spot going forward. 5 stars!

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    Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope to see you soon!

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    2 months ago

    Had the Double BLT with Onion Rings. Very good food! Fast service and good, friendly attitude from the wait staff.

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    Thank you for the awesome 5 star review!

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    Thanks for the amazing review! See you soon!

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    Thank you for stopping in! We hope to see you again!

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    I am so happy you had a great experience!

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    Thank you very much for your continued support!

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    Service was great! Fast, super friendly! Food was great too. Nice quick breakfast stop for us.

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    Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you again!

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    Ask the Community - Metro Diner

    Is breakfast served all day?

    Yes it is served all day.

    Do they allow dogs on their patio?

    Yes, I've seen dogs on the patio

    Do they have mimosas? Breakfast available all day, every day?

    Yes they have beer, wine, mimosas, and bloody Mary's.

    Looking to have a group of 14 in Tampa for breakfast next Sunday - do they take reservations for a party that size?

    I don't think they have enough room to do that...it was a crowded, busy space with some tables and seating outside.

    What DF and GF options do they have?

    Not many outside of eggs.

    Is this the same as the Metro Diner in JACKSONVILLE???? 😱😍

    Yes!

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    Oak and Ola

    Oak and Ola

    4.5
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    My hubby loves a good Sunday brunch spot and I brought him to Oak and Ola for Father's Day and it…read morehit all expectations. The inside is very spacious and whimsically decorated with a few different seating options: regular table and chairs but also couch/loveseats with tables and chairs. Our server was attentive and friendly and super knowledgeable about the menu and the plentiful gluten free options/swaps (they have gluten free bread). For brunch, we ordered deviled eggs, whipped feta, lobster Benedict, sweet potato hash, and the fish amandine. Everything was excellent. The fried oyster on the deviled eggs was inventive and super tasty. The whipped feta has pomegranate seeds sprinkled on top which made for a yummy sweet and savory bite. Hubbys sweet potato hash was flavorful and filling. The lobster bennys had quite a bit of lobster and the old bay hollandaise sauce was perfection. The fresh fish amandine was yellowtail snapper that came out with a beautifully crispy skin, a delicious brown butter almond sauce and sautéed green beans. This place was a hit for all of us and we cannot wait to go back again, even to try supper too!

    Yup, yeah and yessir…read more They have it going on here. Cross that threshold in the front door and you feel it in the air. Magic. Staff is so on it, kitchen is clocked in and workin. What more could you ask for, oh yeah hot and good food. Well guess what - they do that and they do it really really well. I got the skirt steak and I joined the clean plate club. I loved it. Shoutout Owen. He was my server and he made it feel like I was the most important customer ever. He is a superstar. They are doing it right. They have it going on. Thank you Oak and Ola for a fantastic time.

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    Graze 1910

    Graze 1910

    3.9
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    Overall, I'm very happy that this place is at Armature Works…read more I like to try to eat healthy when I'm out and about and also eat high protein, I found my options at Armature Works is kind of limited based on these two criteria. I'm glad Graze exists, because I feel like they have quite a few options that meet what I'm looking for. This time I got a kale Caesar with blackened Ahi tuna on it. The Ahi tuna was absolutely delicious. I found the kale Caesar had a bit too much sauce, it tasted extra cheesy to me, so I think this Caesar sauce which is homemade has quite a bit of cheese in it for those of you who may not be big cheese fans. What would have made this five stars is if it had less sauce, so next time I might ask for the dressing on the side so I can control putting it on myself. I appreciate that they text you when your order is ready so you can walk around, I was able to go back to my table and sit with the family until my order was ready. Some of the stalls do not open until 11 AM, but Graze opens before that, probably because they have breakfast options. If you're looking for a healthy place at Armature Works, I would highly recommend here.

    This is my go-to meal at armature works! The Caesar dressing is so yummy and there's a lot of it…read moretossed in the wrap. It comes warm and the kale is soft and easy to eat. The flavor is just so good! The sweet potato fries are soft but slightly crunchy with an amazing cinnamon marshmallow like drizzle. Best quick meal. I will say the ambience at armature works is a bit crowded and loud personally on the weekends for me but I can usually find a table in the corner to enjoy this great meal!

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