How have I not left a review for this place yet?! I love Table Talk! The vibe, the ambiance, the food, the staff, the clientele, everything just fills you with a warm fuzzy feeling. It is the place that locals go to become regulars because the staff are that welcoming. They will know you by name and be sure to personally greet you every time you return. Table Talk is by no means a gourmet restaurant. The menu includes basic diner food such as burgers, sandwiches, salads, breakfast foods, etc. The most unique item they have on the menu is a Texas Tommy which is a hotdog wrapped in bacon. So as long as you aren't expecting Michelin star food, then you'll be just fine. The food is tasty, not too greasy, and the portions are just right. I also find their coffee just fabulous. Apparently, when the coffee roasters discontinued making that specific blend, TableTalk customers went in an uproar. So now the roasters make that blend of coffee exclusively for TableTalk. Kind of cool, right? Anyway, make sure you add this place to your list of hidden gems in Northern Virginia! read more

Stumbled accross this place as it's down the street from a job site. A customer suggested trying this place out for lunch today between meetings. It was a nice little diner with a simple menu. The wait staff was pleasant and attentive. The food arrived promptly and the order was accurate. The food was good and the portions were more than fair. I plan on returning when I am back in this area. read more

This little place is a gem.. The open faced Turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes was out of this world. All the food we ordered was absolutely amazing.. If you haven't been here.. check it out!!! read more

Table Talk - Wild Turkey 101 on the rocks - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Went here from a recommendation of a friend. Quaint little spot in old town. Menu is small, but sometimes less is more. Ordered the sausage biscuits with gravy ... delicious! Came with home fries and more food than I could personally eat in one sitting. Drinks are also available, we just had to ask has they weren't present on the menu. Great service, waitress was just attentive enough without being annoying. Restaurant itself has a very cozy feeling, didn't realize how many other diners were there until actually looking around. Price is great for "brunching on a budget". I don't think I saw anything over $15 and my own meal was less than $10. Definitely plan on going again, I think most people who haven't been will be pleasently surprised! read more

Table Talk - Home fries, sausage gravy and biscuits, french toast, assorted fruit and mimosas - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

First of all Marie is a great server but what happen today was not her fault. We went in on Saturday January 25, 2025. The experience was horrible. We order 2 BLT sandwiches on wheat. The order came out and the bacon was ice cold. So we told Marie and she sent it back. Then the second time it came out the bacon was microwave. Terrible so I didn't eat it and ask Marie to take it off my check. They say the food is cooked fresh but it isn't. The food comes from US FOOD but it not homemade it already packaged. Ambiance to busy parking was terrible also. Did not enjoy anything today. Very disappointed in TABLE TALK. read more

Wish the food was like the service. The mimosas were okay needed more champagne, bacon was off the charts! Turkey sausage tasted like a cardboard box, the pancakes were amazing. If I return here, I will definitely get the bacon and pancakes! read more

Table Talk - BYO Omelette had eggshells throughout the omelette very unappetizing. - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Ehhh, I dined here In September 2020, and found the restaurant lacking. The atmosphere is kind of quaint, retro almost, and the service was fine, but the food was really not appealing. I had a cheese omelette which was disappointing- the cheese tasted like a processed cheese food product (like Kraft single slices) and the eggs were a strange mix of yellow and white (chef too busy to beat the eggs?). The potatoes were greasy. The toast was covered in butter or some butter substitute. Yuck. I will not be going back at any point. Skip this place. read more

Love the family atmosphere! Big portions, good simple meals. Glad they're open, the tables are distanced, and the staff is friendly. We'll be back! read more

Table Talk - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Nice place near the King Street Metro station about a 5 minute walk. Nice bar area with down home food. Went there with a small group for happy hour and had several appetizers and a few beers and glasses of wine. Was busy with locals and most were having dinner. Check them as the prices are reasonable compared to many others in this area. Nothing fancy and close to several of the hotels for us business travelers. read more

I can't tell you how happy I was when I found out was opening for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday! I go there for my comfort, food and and the many people I meet sitting at the counter. and speaking of comfort food my favorite dish there is their meatloaf. It's a great portion. You can choose mashed potatoes and gravy, string beans or beets. It's wonderful most restaurants serve their meatloaf dry but this is just like how my mom used to make it sometimes I a part of it the portions are that good. read more

I visited Table Talk for lunch. The restaurant was full of customers, and I found a seat very quickly. The service was outstanding, very friendly and efficient staff. I order a BLT with a coleslaw side. The sandwich was large with generous amounts of B,L,T. The coleslaw was excellent with finely chopped vegetables in a creamy and flavorful dressing. I wished I live near by so I could visit Table Talk again. read more

The greeter and waitress were very nice and the service was great. I ordered the garbage omelet and coffee. The food came and everything was cooked well and tasted great! It's more food that I could eat, so portions were very generous. I would highly recommend this establishment for great food, service, and atmosphere. The only slight to this visit is the food presentation. A slice of cheese on the omelet was a little odd looking and took away from the rest of the plate appearance. Chopped up and melted over the omelet, grated cheese on top, or in the omelet. Anything else other than a slice just laid on top would have been preferable as far as looks. read more

Good food pretty quick serve. Gets crowded so go early. The bacon was cooked really well read more

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I've never had anything here that is haven't enjoyed - every meal has always been delicious. I've eaten at Table Talk for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, and have been pleased with every dish. Definitely recommend the crab cake Benedict! read more

The food was alright, what you expect from a diner and I would probably give it a 4 rating but the wait was so long for Sunday brunch. We waited about 40 mins for our waitress to take our order including drinks. The food was decent and good if you miss some good traditional meals. read more

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

This place has the best meatloaf I've ever had in my life. I'm a home cooked meal aficionado and this Table Talk hits a home run every time! I also recommend the corned beef hash..... read more

Our food was ready fast and was warm when we picked it up. My omelette was packed with so many different flavors, I honestly couldn't even taste what it was supposed to taste like. The biscuits and gravy was tasty. I would probably go again the next time I'm in the area. Definitely try the pancakes!!! read more

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

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We had a great brunch here today. Gloria C. was our server, she was very friendly professional, polite and attentive. Our omelets were very good. The bacon was delicious and crispy, the atmosphere was very pleasant and friendly. The tea was very good and the restroom was very clean. read more

Always stop when in the area for our scrapple fix. Top notch service and always a hearty meal.

Do not order the waffle! I guess I didn't read the menu closely but when I ordered the waffle I was expecting a hot off the waffle maker Belgian waffle with blueberries inside. I was instead given 2 of those pre packaged mini Belgian waffles with the sugary crust with semi frozen blueberries on top. read more

Atmosphere was great. The Eggs Benedict was not. My wife liked her omelet well enough. The pancakes and French toast other people had looked great. We should have ordered that. read more

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

Staying in Alexandria for the weekend and were walking to the Executive Diner for breakfast. Mid walk, we saw the open sign at table top so we figured we've give it a try based on the menu online. Once inside, pricing of the online menu didn't really match up. I got the build your own omelet and it was just ok. The home fries are pretty much fried potatoes and mine weren't cooked long enough. They were hard. Slightly regretting not continuing down to the executive diner. However, inside was super cute! And everyone was super friendly read more

bright, busy diner. Entered and was sat very quickly, but took quite awhile to get service. But after initial wait, everything was fine. Got cup of coffee and a basic breakfast, bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, toast . Everything arrived quickly. It was delicious and hit the spot. Bonus Note: I was able to sample some of my friends Scrapple - very unique treat. a pork dish authentic to Pennsylvania. Give it a shot if you like meat. Lots of people coming in and out and the host seemed to handle the traffic. It was a truly, fulfilling meal and experience. It's always a plus to have a nice spot very close to where you are staying. Cute to see families and some older folks (working on a crossword puzzle). Also, seeing a bar tucked back with beer taps and Rugby on looked cozy and fun for an early morning match with a mimosa or pint of ale. read more

Table Talk - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

DO NOT GO TO TABLE TALK my husband and I went to this place and we were all night feeling really bad from the stomach. The food was freezing and the beef old, the match potato was awful with the worst instantaneous powder. The artificial taste and the old food is the biggest constant in this place. The waitress was nice. read more

Great and classic diner. Went for breakfast and service and food were great. Omelette interestingly had the cheese on top instead of in the omelette but I enjoyed it nonetheless. read more

Alexandria does not have too many plain old consistent diners. Table Talk is the exception as it serves as one of Alexandria's better diners. The breakfast food is quite consistent and the server staff are very friendly. You will find the usual eggs, omelets, grits and toast. The place appears to have a lot of regulars and can become crowded during the busy morning hours. Nonetheless, it serves the unofficial role as Alexandria's diner in my view. read more

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It was cute and the smell when you opened the door was delicious. However my husband and I just wanted to order to-go due to plans. The lady asked us how many and we told her we wanted to order to-go, she just walked away and came back and asked us again how many, we said two but for take out. With a blank stare she tole us she had a table for two but we asked if we can order to go. She said "yes yes go" and just pointed to the back and we got in line by the register. When we got to the register, the lady told us that we would have to sit and wait at the bar to place our takeout order. We got a menu, but it seemed that everybody was ignoring us for like 15 mins no service. We just decided to leave and get food somewhere else. We just felt unwelcomed and like such an inconvenience. read more

Table Talk has the best chicken salad sandwich. Of course, they are known for breakfast, but I am more of a lunch person. We had great service and the manager seems to speak to everyone. read more

Wife and I came in after the lunch rush, about 1:30pm, and had a small table near the window. Two standard lunch entrees and no drinks, $20. Fairly basic fare, my fried fish was from an obvious frozen pack, but done well. Corn and green beans were canned, and the bread roll was a basic plastic bag dinner roll variety. Wife's sandwich looked good, but basic. Full bar. I suspect breakfasts are a better option. Also they have other hot entrees and daily soup/sandwich combinations. Atmosphere was basic, quiet, with chairs & tables that were clean and acceptable. Servers were polite, and professional - but not exemplary either. I would return any day of the week, but I'd also not see this as somewhere I would take visiting out of town friends to. read more

Looks very small from the outside...and indeed when you get inside it is kind of small. However, there was no way, the food was quick and hot! And the portion size is large. It is tight seating but hey... eat and leave! My only complaint is the size of the orange juice glasses...for $2.95, it's smaller than a kid portion. But other than that...stop by and check this place out if you're in the area! read more

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Nothing (eggs, potatoes, coffee) was hot. The server was not friendly (borderline rude at times) and kept forgetting to bring the toast and then brought the wrong kind. read more

This place is awful. Service is a joke. When we walked in the hostess stared at us like it was an inconvenience that we even walked in. We sat down and waited for 15 mins and didn't even get acknowledged. Most the staff barely speak a word of English. We had to walk out. read more

I ordered my food to go so I'm giving them 3 stars but the really deserved 2. I order two orders of the steak and eggs . Medium steak was well done, and had completely no flavor, it taste like the slapped it on the grill and that's it... I tried it with the eggs that were cooked nicely but still didn't add much. read more

I drive by here occasionally when visiting my son and finally, while walking around, I saw it and said no leftovers from last night's dinner for lunch, I'm going in! LoL And, I am glad I did! I love diners and this one pleasantly surprised me with the atmosphere. Didn't know it has a bar! Wonder if my son knows! LoL I thought I would get my standard diner food, BLT and fries, but once I saw the menu, I changed my mind! So many favorites from my childhood made by my Mom! Texas Tommy, Liver and Onions! Then I saw Stuffed Tomatoes! As the kids say, "It's been a minute!" LoL I chose chicken salad and was surprised with Cole slaw, potato salad, and cucumbers with it! Delicious! I still couldn't resist fries, so I got a side order - shoe string and crispy! The staff were all friendly and attentive. I could hear all the friendly chatter between them and their regulars. Always approached me with a smile and never rushed! Check it out! read more

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Most definitely did taste great. Service was welcome I save the location so I can return the next time I'm in the area we will come again read more

Table Talk - Lots of food - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We were visiting from Georgia and found this place...we went all three days we were there! Between the two of us we had breakfast, a salad plate, sausage and biscuits, Reuben sandwich, and a chicken salad sandwich. we took something back to our room for dinner when we didn't have breakfast! the food is delicious and the servers and manager are great! The restaurant was very pleasant...with the feel of a diner. A must go in our opinion! read more

Table Talk - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We found this spot with our friends! Clean, small, friendly restaurant and absolutely the most delicious breakfast!! Please don't miss this place. They serve breakfast all day. read more

Table Talk - French toast with fresh strawberries - American Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Cute little place, very small and cozy. The were in compliance with the COVID precautions and social distancing was practiced. The food was good, fast and hot but the waitress was not as attentive after we received our food. The crowd was fairly small but she was also servicing the bar area as well. read more

Food was great. Large portions, had the omelet and was so good but hard to finish. Service was great and the food came out very fast.

Nice restaurant, food was very good, wait staff ignores you a little (that's why it's not 5 stars) portions are plentiful. Some parking but not a ton but still worth the stop. Went for breakfast and it was a good deal. read more