We arrived on a Friday evening just after 6:30 pm. We had been slowly working our way up I-95 heading north and it was time to take a meal break. I was surprised that there weren't more cars in the parking lot. They are setup to handle a large number of people. It is in an industrial area east of I-95 and it seems, both from the menu and the reviews here on yelp that brunch is their main source of traffic. They close at 9pm on Fridays. It has a family-owned business vibe and they seem to have found their niche. We enjoyed our meal. Lori provided excellent service. There is enough variety on the menu that everyone in our small group were able to find just what they wanted. I would class this as an American diner with a Mediterranean tilt. We started with the stuffed mushroom appetizer and spinach spanakopita. It was excellent. I really liked the tzatziki with the spanakopita. For the main course we had NY steak, pork chops, and Greek Salad. Food taste and quality were great. We had some left-overs that we took with us. It was time to get back on the road and continue the trek northward on a congested I-95. If I didn't have several hours of driving ahead of me I would have indulged in their delicious looking deserts. read more

My wife and I swung by for Saturday breakfast. The French toast was great and so were the pancakes. Bacon was delish. Service was great and fast. read more

We went here for the first time today, and Paradise Diner really is a hidden gem. The food was great, as was the entire experience. The biscuit was particularly phenomenal. A really nice family atmosphere, as it clearly was a family-run restaurant, with kids bussing tables. Very old school. The server, who was probably an owner, was very friendly, and the food came out quickly. We really felt comfortable there. There were fabulous desserts on display in a refrigerated case when you walk in. Don't let outward appearances throw you. I can think of at least four things that will might scare you away when you drive by, which lead me to say "Don't judge a book by its cover" on this fabulous diner. 1. It is in a run-down commercial area. US Route 17 in the immediate area of the south side of Interstate 95 has definitely seen better days. It really is bad. But you can't blame the restaurant owner for the demise of the surrounding area. 2. The specific location of the restaurant is a bit off putting. There's a couple of junked trucks in the back of the parking lot, which is more representative of the general area than it is of the restaurant. The parking lot could definitely use an upgrade. 3. The way the parking lot is laid out can make you think that they don't have any customers, which may scare you away. The reality is that customer parking is on the sides of the building, not in the front. There are no actually parking spaces in the front, as it's all a fire lane. So, what looks like an empty parking out in the front is actually an oversized fire lane. It's very deceiving. 4. The old school interior was developed organically. It is a totally mish-mash of furniture that was probably purchased at estate sales and bankruptcy sales. In a world of chain restaurants where everything is pre-fabricated and standardized, the interior at Paradise Diner seems almost Willy Wonka-ish. However, everything is clean...it just "doesn't match" like most modern-day restaurants. Breakfast is served all day. Note they are open seven days a week, but they are only open until 4:00pm on Sundays. We will definitely be going back. read more

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Service was great, and food came out fresh and fast. We got the soulvaki plate and the gyro plate. Both delicious! read more

Paradise Diner - Soulvaki Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Everything about this place it great. Food, portions, service, atmosphere all outstanding. Great portions, friendly service. Family atmosphere. Excellent variety on the menu and the desserts! Omg. Loved it so much for dinner, we went back the next morning for breakfast! read more

Paradise Diner - German chocolate cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

My visit to Paradise Diner was great on a weekday for lunch. Speedy service and friendly servers made my day! I enjoyed a gyro sandwich, it was filling and exceeded expectations. Very good & looking forward to exploring more of their sizable menu. read more

My gf has been begging me to take her here for burgers. She went on and on about how good they are. Not so much! It was a frozen patty that cost $10.99 with no side. After paying the check, I noticed I was charged for a side, but I didn't get one and even asked. 3 ppl ate for $62 read more

Paradise Diner - 1/2 lb burger with no side $10.99 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Good food great portions. The evening waitress is amazing (Lori). She also is a QOS. Just a nice little place for a good meal. If you leave hungry it's your fault read more

I love this place. I stop on my way to and from Florida and it's the high point of the trip. Delicious Greek food

The food and the service here are outstanding not to mention the best desserts I've ever seen and what variety! I can't give this enough stars. The owners are so kind. Their kids work there too. It's a wonderful atmosphere! read more

Found this on Yelp. Thank you for the helpful reviews! We were greeted with big hellos and smiles. Again, we're a group of 7. We were seated promptly and offered beverages. The coffee is very smooth. I had multiple cups. The menu has great choices. I settled on the Greek omelette. It came with home fries and I chose the biscuit. OMG - get the biscuit! It's wonderful. The potatoes were cooked crispy as I requested. The portions are generous and everyone enjoyed their breakfast. Our server Minal was delightful. We had a great time with her. read more

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Wow! You get a lot of food! We came in for breakfast. The food was very good with generous amounts for everyone. Family owned with friendly staff. I would totally recommend. read more

Starting off, my wife's food was mostly OK. Her grits were lumpy and very thick though. My food was not OK. My home fries were burnt in many places, my scrambled eggs were supposed to be 3 eggs but based on the portion size, it was either 2 large eggs or 3 medium eggs, lastly, I got the steak. Worst steak I have ever gotten in a restaurant. Cheap cut, old, freezer burnt and it was supposed to be medium rare but cooked well done. Good thing though because i might have had more intestinal issues than I got. Needless to say, I had to run in Costco to make it to the bathroom. Crossing this place off our list of places to go. read more

My husband William and I are now a regular customers now at Paradise. The staff are awesome and the Food is consistently delicious like it was made from my own Kitchen. So Happy to have found this place. read more

Paradise Diner - Our Fave naked Chicken wings with their Homemade Ranch! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

The service was fantastic, the Country Fried Steak delicious and the hash browns served to order were great!! I intend to return!!

Just lefy Paradise. I got the best veggie and cheese omelette I have ever had. Beats Bob Evans omelettes hands down. Bacon was fresh off the grill and delicious. I don't know her name but the waitress/owner always remembers us and unless we change them, our regular orders. I know the owners are from Egypt and a little while ago they put up wallpaper with an Egyptian and American theme. A little quirky but I love it. My husband and I have never gotten a bad meal at Paradise. read more

Came across this hidden gem in Fredericksburg while on a winter ride. The inside is an eclectically decorated small diner, and I was greeted immediately by I did have to wait a few minutes for a table, as it was pretty busy. I had the Chipped Beef combo #2, and it was PERFECT. The eggs were just right, the gravy had a smooth texture with no grit, and the perfect flavor. The biscuit had the right texture for the gravy. The home fries (with peppers!) complemented the rest of the meal very well. I left well filled, but not overstuffed. The coffee was piping hot, and was exactly as expected. The server was friendly and efficient, getting my meal to me fast, and being attentive without being intrusive. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Great, friendly folks who seem to enjoy what they're doing, because everyone had a genuine smile on their face. Well, one waitress didn't smile...but she didn't growl either, so we're winning! Food was terrific. We came there for breakfast before my son's baseball tournament and the food hit the spot! Omelettes (I had ham and cheese) were small-ish but come to think of it, not a bad size. Definitely two eggs not three. My son had some sort of breakfast sandwich that he loved. Coffee was delicious. All-in-all, a really good breakfast experience. We'll go there again, next time we're in town! read more

When we're on a road trip we love getting off the interstate to find somewhere to stop for breakfast. We look for an old-school diner, preferably with deep booths, 60s decor, filled with locals and all the classics on the menu. Paradise Diner fit the bill perfectly! Nothin' too fancy, just a really lovely restaurant, staffed by the friendliest people, adorable decor and very neat and clean. And our breakfast was delicious. We visited at around 9am on a Saturday morning in July. It wasn't too busy, service was quick and efficient, with plenty of coffee top-ups. We'll be back next time we're heading south! read more

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Everything was great - the meal and the service were outstanding. I was rather surprised that no one else was there - the joint should have been jumping! Now they do have their holiday decor up -- but in a festive interesting conversation starter sort of way read more

Paradise Diner - Pasticcio Dinner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Came here on a whim. The service is welcoming and kind. Did a great job interacting. The place was clean and appeared to have plenty of aesthetics to show the culture. It was quiet as well. I ordered a simple cheese burger and onion rings. Burger was cooked to order but the rings were a little too processed. It was not freshly made. Wife has a Greek burger which was tasty. We had a fun chocolate moose dessert. It is not local to area but from Maryland so mostly local. Enjoyable. read more

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I didn't think you could mess up breakfast that bad, but this place has proven me wrong. The sausage links were undercooked and had a weird taste, almost like they were spoiled. My pancakes were dense, flat, and had a strong taste of batter. I drowned them in butter and syrup to try and disguise the uncooked taste, but it did not work. The homefries were ok, but nothing special, and the sausage patties we sswitched to tasted like the Jimmy Dean sausages you get at the frozen section of a supermarket. Overall, the food was terrible, not sure how this place has survived as long as they have serving the food they have. The service was good, the only real saving grace to this place. Waitress was pleasant and took good care of us. Ambiance was dreadful, with terrible decor, dirty chandeliers over our table, and just a sensense of bleakness that makes you want to leave ASAP. Overall, I can say this is my last visit to this place unless ownership/management changes and they turn things around. I would not recommend for any meal. read more

I have tried this place 3 times. The food hasn't been bad but... the service was terrible, even on a take out order. Ordered online 20 minutes ahead, walk in to pick up my order and they never checked the computer and didn't start it. 30 minutes later, finally get our food. She told me a few min, I had my kids in the car and then she disappeared and avoided me. The other issue is the building, this thing is in major need of a health inspection. It stinks and it just feels dirty. We came in the summer and walked out the first time because there was no AC. Trying to support local small businesses shouldn't be this hard to do. read more

My son loves their breakfast, so I decided to order us some steak and cheese subs for dinner, which comes with a side of fries. It was ordered through DoorDash and it took awhile to get it. The steak was real steak, but it was chewy and some parts couldn't be eaten. The fries were a strange, floppy, thin steak fry looking thing that I've never seen before. It was cold, soggy and floppy. The price was good, but I will say in this case, you get what you pay for. read more

Paradise Diner - French Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Food terrible. I had the lobster omelet that tasted nothing like lobster - too many vegetables. Beware: I had the onion soup topped with cheese & it had a vile sour taste. I sent it back. Turned out the fermented broth caused indigestion with the acidity and I later vomited the contents! The chicken orzo soup had same sour taste. The vegetable egg benedict barely passable and lamb chops are just two chunks of meat. Among the worst food I ever had. Need to get rid of the chef. Cozy interior and average service. read more

Myself and a co worker stopped in for some breakfast and coffee. Sure glad we did. Nice quiet hometown family owned diner with great food and great service. I had Dave's. Special. 2 eggs, 2 homemade sausage patties, 2 bacon slices, all on top of a slice of Virginia ham, home fries with wheat toast and coffee . My co worker ordered an 3 meat omelette with some extras added, also with home fries, toast, w/ coffee. He loved it. Great food, Great price. Can't go wrong with breakfast for sure . They have a good selection of food on the menu. read more

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The service was outstanding! Our waitress was genuinely happy to have us there. We were a table of 9 and all of our orders were correct and came out at the same time. The food was excellent. Paradise Diner is one of my new favorites. read more

Food and service are amazing! The setting is adorable, a home-style diner! I loved every minute of the experience, super cute place

The food and the service could use some significant improvement. The food can sometimes be good. My boyfriend and I have been here twice now. The first was good enough for us to return and try again. The second time was a tremendous let down. He ordered fried oyster plate. The fry oil was clearly so dirty they tasted awful. It was visible when they bright the plate. We were there on a frost night. It's a shame because we know this is a family business. Maybe just go for desert. Those look amazing. read more

If you're looking for a hometown gem of a diner in northern Virginia, this is for you! The food was incredible - the homemade biscuits and sausage are some of the best I've had - and the service is friendly, fast, and funny! A wonderful ambiance and easy parking, and the prices can't be beat for the quality of the food. My wife and I are very much looking forward to being regulars at this top pick of a place! read more

Food is terrible, I would never eat there again Too many flies Needs updating inside the restaurant read more

Our breakfast/lunch food was okay. Service was quick and very friendly. we obtained 4 scrumptious looking greek desserts to take with us. The waitress informed us they were from a Greek bakery near Washington, DC. well, they were probably great 3-4 days ago but when we tried them they were stale and molded. Horrible tasting. We tossed all four desserts into the trash and learned a lesson on how not to spend $32 on 4 stale desserts. We were very disappointed and will not be returning. read more

Just stopped in again about a month or so ago and had a good meal. However, beware that they now have an additional charge on the receipt that they don't tell you about expecting you to miss it. When I asked about the charge, they said it was a fee that the owners added for using a credit card to pay your bill. Pretty sneaky and deceptive on their part to not have this listed in their menu or not tell customers up front. read more

We eat breakfast here pretty much once a week. They are amazing. Food is fantastic . Fast. People are just down home Friendly. Love the feel of local community and all the staff. Worth a trip! read more

Paradise is a nice old fashioned diner. Only one problem. We went there as we always do for a great Anniversary dinner. This one included shrimp and other fish. We believe It was undercooked because my spouse and I were pretty ill for two days and had to get an RX. The only thing we will order now is breakfast. I hope this will be remedied as a long old peeps go there. Anonymous read more

Food was fresh and hearty, great BLT. We came here after a day in Shenandoah and were starving. The waitress was super attentive. The owner was there helping (I'm assuming) everyone was super friendly!! It's a very small place, ambience is entertaining to say the least. Christmas lights with Halloween decorations mixed together, we got a good laugh. Great prices! We will definitely go there again. read more

The food here isn't the best, but it isn't the worst. I much prefer this place over Amy's cafe which is just down the street. The people here a nice and have a good attitude and overall good service. One major critique I have is the air quality in here, it is pretty difficult to breath because of all of the grease coming out of the kitchen. I would say to fix this get more open areas and a more ventilated kitchen/ dining area. read more

Paradise Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

There's not enough that we can say about the fresh food that is served up in this Diner by David and his wife Manal. They are both so friendly that they are you feel like your Family. Whether you pick breakfast ( served all day), lunch or dinner you will not be disappointed with the quality or quantity of the food you receive. Don't forget to get a delicious dessert after dinner!! Stop in today and say Hello to our friends! read more

The food we ordered was delicious, and the menu had some items that were unique to me (Shit on a shingle, for example). That may have been because I am a Yankee. The restaurant personnel were prompt and very friendly. The other customers on that day were also friendly. The only downside I noticed was that it may be in an unfortunate location. It's hard to get in and out of their lot but that may be because of major road construction in the area. I got the feeling it may not have been the best neighborhood, but that may be because I was comparing it to downtown Fredericksburg, which I thought was spectacular. read more

How are they on their dinners? That's what I am now wondering. I do want to try them for dinner, even though breakfast was sorta a bust. My husband and I are frequent restaurant diners, who especially enjoy trying new places. We are making our way around Fredericksburg, hoping to find and rate the best breakfast in the area. This weekend, we tried the Paradise Diner. Sitting off of Route 17 in the Falmouth area, this restaurant was a bit of a drive for us, but we were hungry and looking forward to a delicious breakfast. Reviews were read, photos were viewed and tummies were ready. We pulled in on a late Sunday morning to a full lot. Some people were coming for breakfast; some for lunch. Coming from Route 1, Jefferson Davis Highway, we pulled in to the right of the building. We saw diners on the front patio, and took an available spot towards the back end of the lot. We saw some Greek statues and a set of double doors. We tried the doors, but they wouldn't open. I thought that they were jammed, so I kept pulling. A waitress unlocks them and opens them. There was no sign that said, "Please use front entrance". But on the inside of the door, it does read, "Emergency Exit Only". A sign on the exterior of the door would be helpful to those of us who've never been there. The hostess stated that it would be a minute for a booth, as an older gentleman was midway through clearing a table. However, he stopped, walked over to us and sat us at a different booth, that was already available and cleaned. Soon after, a waitress came for our drink orders. We both ordered a cup of coffee and an ice water. When she returned with our coffee, she asked if we were ready to order. Umm...we hadn't even been given menus; let alone had a chance to review them! Plus, it's our first time here...we don't know what you serve (well not exactly). So she brings us a couple of menus and gives us a couple of minutes, then returns and says, "Ready now?"...as if we had taken sooo much time to order. I disregarded her and we noted that we were in fact ready. We were splitting the #10 "Alex Special", which includes 3 eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, home fries and toast or biscuit for $10.50 (there was a 50 cent up charge to get the biscuit instead of toast, so it came to $11.00). We also ordered a cup of sausage gravy and a hotcake a la carte. Our meal with tax came to almost $18. Now, the food. Coffee: Nasty. We skipped refills. Eggs scrambled: Good. Fluffy. Ham: Delicious. Made perfectly. Sausage: Thumbs down on flavor. Small rounds. Tasted more like mini hamburgers. Bacon: Thumbs way way down. Flimsy and funky flavor. Sausage gravy: Perhaps the worst I have ever tasted. Bland...only tasted flour. Biscuit: Huge. Fluffy. One of the best biscuits I've ever had. If only the gravy was decent. Hotcake: Brought out cold, otherwise it might have been good. There was nothing "hot" about this hotcake. Home fries: Decent. Soft potatoes made differently than I'm used to, but not bad. Just different. I am truly curious about dinner. But there will be no other breakfasts here. Sorry, they missed the mark. read more

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