Really like this place. Come to DC every year and meet family at this establishment every time. Food is great and simple. Prices are simple. Service is great and really enjoy speaking with Nice, the owner. I will be back next time we are in DC. read more

What a wonderful experience from the moment we walked in. We were greeted with warmth and laughter. We sat and were given coffee immediately it was so cold out. The inside is so cute and I would want to hang out there and chat with my friends. This is the place we would come all the time if we lived in the state. Our sons live there so we came to visit, can't wait to come back ! read more

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The breakfast menu is where Table Talk earns its reputation, and rightly so. The pancakes are a revelation in restraint: properly golden at the edges, cloud-soft at the center, carrying that quiet confidence that only comes from a kitchen that has stopped second-guessing its craft. The eggs arrive exactly as ordered -- no small feat, and never to be taken for granted. The home-style potatoes deserve their own paragraph; seasoned with intention, crisped with care, and possessed of that rare quality that makes a diner pause mid-bite and simply appreciate the moment. See full famouschefthomas.com read more

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First time visiting Table Talk even though I have driven past it several times. Table Talk seems like a local spot with faithful returning patrons. The restaurant has a small parking lot. When you enter you have plenty of seating but it is seat yourself. There was not a breakfast combo that includes sides but you can order a combo that includes eggs, potatoes and a meat. I ordered a half stack of pancakes which I thought would be mini instead they were as big as the plate itself. The potatoes were okay. Definitely needed more seasoning. Some of the larger pieces of the potato were not as well cooked either. The eggs were decent, again needed some more seasoning. Service was quick and overall I enjoyed the pancake which was big enough for two people. read more

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Table Talk isn't just a neighborhood staple -- it's a full-on comfort food sanctuary. This place knows exactly what it's doing: feeding your soul one decadent bite at a time. For breakfast, I walk in and let the cravings take the wheel. The Eggs Benedict with crabcakes? Absolute perfection. Think golden, runny yolks cascading over a buttery English muffin, hugged by sweet, savory crabcakes that taste like they were just pulled from the Chesapeake, and drizzled with a rich hollandaise. (Or sometimes I opt for Canadian bacon). Or go full tilt with the fried chicken and waffles -- crispy, juicy chicken wings next to crispy, fluffy waffles, syrup dripping like a slow-motion food commercial. Add a mimosa (or three) and you've officially started your day like royalty. Lunch keeps it classic. I usually go for a made-to-order sandwich -- thick slices of roast turkey, juicy grilled chicken, or maybe some melty tuna melt action -- paired with a heap of hot, golden fries. The kind that make you forget any woes and just think about eating. The vibe? Bustling in the best way. It's the clatter of plates, the chatter of locals, and the clink of coffee mugs that say, "You're in good hands." The service is always solid -- no pretense, just warm, welcoming, and on point. Table Talk isn't flashy -- it doesn't need to be. It's that ride-or-die diner that always delivers, whether you're celebrating, recovering, or just craving something real. Come hungry. Leave happy. Repeat often. read more

Table Talk - Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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This was my first time at Table Talk, I pass by it often and always see cars, so clearly, I knew it was popular, good, or has loyal patrons...Upon my visit I'm going to have to go with loyal patrons. Backstory...I love a hot breakfast, and I grew up on Waffle House and Waffle House prices/portions so spending $20 before tip on a 2-egg breakfast that didn't include bacon, or a pancake or waffle was baffling. They don't even have a breakfast special that includes pancakes, a waffle, or French toast. All those items are a la cart only and the lowest price is $8.75. Now granted the additional $4 of bacon portion was justified, but if I wanted eggs, bacon, hash browns, and toast here with two pancakes and a coffee it would be $25.50 before taxes and tip?..............Nah. For that price for breakfast, it would have to be AMAZING!!! and although the food wasn't bad it wasn't good enough for that price point. I had to season the potatoes with salt and pepper since it lacked both, but everything thing else was good. The place gives old dive vibes, which sets the scene for a local breakfast spot, and the service was pretty good but living in NOVA or not, in no way should a basic short-order cooked breakfast be $25.50. I will say this the portion of the bacon, and potatoes alone you could share the 2-egg breakfast with pancakes. I would do that if not you may be upset walking out paying $50-$60 for two breakfast plates. read more

Table Talk - Toast, Coffee - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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food came out in good amount of time. it was super busy when we came but we were still seated very quickly! the garbage can omelette is a great deal and everything is hearty and filled with flavor without making me feel like pass out the way diner food normally makes me feel lol read more

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Definitely a place I would go back too. Food was good as well as service. We went for breakfast only. Prices were reasonable and portions satisfactory. The customer service was really a outstanding and this is a nice little breakfast spot. But they did break one cardinal rule they burnt my devil's candy but they replaced it so we were all good lol. If you don't know what devil's candy is, it's bacon lol read more

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Solid breakfast spot in Alexandria. Portions are big - I had a bunch to take home. Home fries are the big winner. Chunky and well seasoned. Sausage gravy is spicy - really good. Little pricey - my items from the pics plus coffee was $35. But it is a lot of food. read more

Table Talk - Sausage Gravy on Biscuits - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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This gives old school ambiance. The decor is dated and the food heavy. Made me think of the type who love the buffet. My husband loved it ! He lives for heart attack diet. So if you live heavy biscuits and gravy with a huge side of breakfast potatoes this is your place. If you're looking for something not saturated in butter and grease this is not the place. Service was great our waitress was very kind. read more

Table Talk - 2 Eggs with bacon - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Yassssss Table Talk! Such a solid location to doordash from! The food is packaged well and always so tasty. I will try something different next time but I just love that the build your own omelette is big enough to save some for the next day. read more

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The food is really good here. Down to the bread and butter. Like food used to be - good! The service was great too with a very sweet waitress. Loved the ambiance - homey, comfortable and green, with live plants. read more

I haven't been here in a while. Primarily a breakfast place to me. They are now open for dinner too. They have a steady stream of customers but they can turn the tables quickly. Good size menu and they do offer brunch specials on weekend. The decor hasn't changed in decades. A friendly local cafe with decent food and friendly service. read more

Table Talk - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The food....very well seasoned and plentiful portions. Family atmosphere. The servers are very friendly and capable. The prices I find to be ewasonable for this area. Warm and professional greeting upon entering. There is a nice bar area as well. read more

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It seems as though every time I decide to go to Table Talk, that the offerings on the menu have gotten fewer and fewer. This time, items on the menu were actually rubbed off so much that we had to point to listings and have the waiter interpret what was listed. But the service was actually really bad, despite having my arm raised for 5-10 minutes at a time. Absolutely no one checked on our table or looked in our direction. The restaurant was not very busy. My friend had to return her fried chicken because it was so spicy her mouth was burning. Yet, the menu said nothing about this dish being spicy. It took forever until we were able to get someone to approach our table and take her order for a replacement dish. And still, the waiter completely ignored us. I'm really reluctant about returning to this restaurant in the future, despite the fact that the food was good. With the cost of eating out climbing ever higher, I will have to think twice or even three times about eating here again. read more

Food is not fresh. Prepackaged, processed meatloaf, instant mashed potatoes, unseasoned canned green beans, jar/mix gravy, and dinner roll from a bag. Not what I was expecting from a local "Mom and Pop." Given all the above, overpriced too! read more

On a Saturday noon visit, this diner was surprisingly empty, leading to fast and friendly service. We tried the chicken wings and waffles; the chicken was crispy but oversalted, and the waffles were thick. The potatoes and ham were a decent portion but mediocre. The pancakes were absolutely huge! A mixed bag on the food, but the quick service was a plus. read more

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When I am wanting some comfort food I think of TT! I cannot find creamed chipped beef on toast very often down here. So when I do and it tastes like home I am happy. The service is always friendly like you're going to an aunt and uncle's house. When it's not too busy I love sitting by the windows by the plants they have. Even during busy times they always seem to get you seated in a few minutes. read more

Ruben was great. Service was slow but my server had a large group also. Might go there again tomorrow and order the Ruben again. Yes it was that good read more

I am allergic to dairy, and I told the waitress I just wanted mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions in my omelette. She even repeated back to me " OK, so you don't want cheese?" And I confirmed that I did not want cheese. When I got my food, I started eating the omelette and after several bites, I noticed that it tasted like it might have cheese. It was difficult to tell, so I asked her if she could check to see if the cook put cheese in the omelette. She said " Well, it's possible, he puts cheese in everything." She then walks in the back and asks him and says that he did. If you have any sort of food allergy, this is not the place to go because they just don't seem to care if you do. read more

The food was good dinner food. There is a nice variety of foods to choose from. It was basic nothing to write home about and maybe that's why it has taken me so long to find time to write my review. The service was great and our waitress was very friendly and helpful. It's the perfect place for a Sunday brunch or a weekend lunch. The best part is they have onsite parking and that's important in Alexandria. read more

Table Talk - Menu - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This place isn't joking about their big portions. Service is quick. Sausage biscuit and gravy had some kick to it which was really good. Omelette had fresh and good sized toppings. Corn beef hash could have had some more flavor. Also doesn't break the bank even for a diner. Add this place to your breakfast rotation. Overall better than the silver diner chain. read more

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Table Talk is a diner, but a good diner, not a greasy spoon diner. I would say its biggest appeal is its inexpensive prices. We've eaten a baker's dozen or so times here. The menu is very compact, i.e. everything fits onto a single 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper. Dishes are decent. Service is fairly good, though you really shouldn't expect anyone to offer water refills . We used to totally love the burgers here! But they decided inexplicably to switch to Brioche buns. I won't order a burger if it comes on a Brioche bun because those little creeps fall apart so easily. I just can't figure out why so many establishment use Brioche buns, only maybe because they are pretty to look at? Be mindful that while Table Talk has a parking lot, it can fill up at brunch time on the weekends. read more

Charming place with excellent and attentive service. Food was delicious and our server was kind and welcoming. Definitely a go-to for a warm and cozy breakfast spot! Also, the home fries were so good! read more

Table Talk - Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Came here a few years ago for breakfast with my mom, this was one of her favorite breakfast spots as a kid. The menu isn't big, but they a nice selection. Breakfast is served open until 4PM. The prices are reasonable and they give you a nice serving. It's a little small inside as well. Staff members are nice. read more

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Like walking into home with Mom cooking! Turkey Club was exceptional. You'd think no one could mess up a turkey club but you'd be surprised. Table Talk does it right! Eggs over easy - perfect. Corned beef hash - perfect. Just exceptional diner food and friendly service. All at a reasonable price. read more

What a wonderful find. I had their Crab Benedict with a side of bacon. Both were cooked perfectly! The service was spot on. read more

Table Talk - Crab Cake Benedict and crisp bacon. - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This place gets busy so be prepared. There's free parking by the restaurant but it is limited. My wife and I tried this place for a change of pace. Thankfully we were seated immediately. It's a no-frills restaurant but I'm more about the food. Service was pretty decent, especially considering how busy they were. Our food was very good, but my one criticism is the menu is somewhat limited. Some will argue a limited menu means they can focus on the few things they have. I had French toast with blueberries and a side of bacon. My wife had waffles with blueberries and a side of eggs. Again, food was good. read more

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I have tried Table Talk on multiple occasion for lunch and breakfast. They offer a large menu and all items are done at a high level. The turkey lunch was huge, with gravy, corn and bread. I should have only eaten half. I also tried their chicken salad and soup with again is a large portion. Next time i will order the 1/2 portions. Last weekend I order the basic breakfast to go at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend this place for breakfast or lunch. Always a great experience. read more

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Very friendly people. Great value food. This is a refreshingly simple restaurant in an area where everyone tries to be high end. read more

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3.5 stars on this visit. Nothing blew me out of the water but I enjoyed what I ate and would be willing to come back to this joint to try more dishes. I had a bite of my friends biscuit and gravy dish and it was fantastic, though I'm not sure I would be able to finish it all. The servings here are quite large. I was fortunate to be able to split the following two dishes below with a friend. What I got: Waffles (added chocolate chips) - 3.5-4* the waffles had a really good taste and I the chocolate chips tasted like quality chocolate (or maybe I just love chocolate). I don't know if I would've been as impressed with plain waffles but I will say they were the perfect consistency to be enjoyed with syrup. Build your own omelette (bacon, cheese, onion) - 3* a pretty standard omelette. I wish there was more cheese on the top of the omelette as it was a pretty large one and the cheese only covered half. The home fries that came with it were a little disappointing. They were very soft and would've been more enjoyable if they had a little more crunch. Some of the smaller pieces did but a majority of them were rather large chunks. read more

Table Talk - Waffles with chocolate chips - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Food was too oily and it didn't agree with me half way in. Omelette and potatoes is what I had. Staff was ok. We were just visiting from out of state so I won't be returning. read more

The food is OK. We've been here several times, almost exclusively for breakfast and it's often "hit or miss!" Most recently, we had omelettes which were raw on the inside. The owner or manager (the person in charge) told us it's difficult to cook an omelette all the way through when you have a lot of ingredients. Our omelettes were sausage and cheese. What he should have said is that it's difficult to cook an omelette all the way through when you make them on a grill rather than individual frying pans. Ask the "omelette guy" at Royal Restaurant (also in Old Town) how to make a thoroughly cooked omelette...I'm sure he's show you! Yes, omelettes are tough to get right. If you can't cook them properly, take them off the menu. Your loyal customers (and there are many), probably wouldn't miss them. Pancakes here, especially blueberry, are very good. I'm sure there are other breakfast specialties that are done well here too, but we have yet to try them. A long-standing Alexandria breakfast staple, this place is on the outskirts of Old Town going toward the Masonic Temple. Their parking lot is difficult to maneuver with narrow spots and little turn-around opportunities. But hey, they have a parking lot. Plenty of breakfast places in this part of town, this one is worth adding to your list. read more

A small group of friends meets up at Table Talk 4-5 times a year. Always sit in the back with Maria as our server. She is warm and friendly and always attentive. Coffees and teas refilled and breakfast ordered and delivered quickly. Just a great place, never disappoints. read more

I am never disappointed with Table Talk. Service always superb and food is scrumptious. Love the mom & pop spot to get away from the busy larger chains. Quaint small and personal atmosphere. read more

Eggs benedict was swimming in sauce and potatoes were underdone. Service was slow and average at best

Food was decent, service was nearly non existent, waitress didn't even come back to get the check, but the place is cute and kinda eclectic. Not sure if we will come back, so we will see. read more

Table Talk is a regular weekly breakfast pickup when I'm looking for something reliably good and consistent. I usually get their breakfast sandwich on an everything bagel with either bacon or sausage. Bagels are massive, bacon and sausage portion is generous and delicious. The price on this can't be beat, large breakfast for a small amount. I've also had their omelettes and hash browns before. Generous toppings amounts in the omelette, tasty eggs, crispy potatoes. Also a good go-to for me when I have guests. Both my parents and brother have liked this place a lot. I haven't dined in here just yet, but have picked up a few times. I like the breakfast bar, the cozy atmosphere, and the service. Staff is always friendly. Will update my review once I do dine in. Highly recommended place with great food and great prices. read more

Nice small size diner with an interesting bar area. We were seated immediately and had menus (and coffee) in short order. Standard diner menu, great Waffles, pancakes and egg dishes. All perfectly prepared and served hot. Would definitely return. read more

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Table Talk is always excellent. It reminds me of the classic "coffee shops" of Chicago, where I'm from. Service is always attentive and cheery. Every item on the menu is generous and well prepared. Best corned beef anywhere. My only question is one item on the sandwich menu. What the heck is a Texas Tommie? read more