My wife and I had lunch here today and everything about it was excellent: service, food…read morerecommendations, ordering, speedy food service, food quality and quantity, price (by 2026 standards) etc. I had the bbq bacon cheeseburger with fries and my wife had the shrimp and grits. Both were excellent. We will dine here again.

The Metro Diner is always busy, so I did expect a little bit of a wait. I was told 20-25 minutes…read moreand waited that long outside. Then, I moved inside to see what the delay was, and the host tried to seat me at the counter. Really? I'd been waiting 30 minutes, and you won't seat me at the empty table. So I declined and said I'd wait for my table. I never got a notice on my phone either, so what was the point of that system if you need to be inside the small waiting area to be called? I could see the open table, but I was not seated for another ten minutes. They didn't want me at the big table. Then it was interesting to watch all the staff walk by and ask who had my table. How do they not know which tables each person has? Someone eventually came by, asked if I'd been helped, and took my drink and food orders, since I'd been waiting quite a while. I ordered a half-and-half tea. I'm not sure she knew what that was, as she kept saying "unsweet". The first tea was half-and-half, but the refill was unsweetened. I went with the chicken pot pie, as that is what caught my eye. I expected a delicious dish, but what I received was disappointing. The ratio of the chicken, gravy and veggies was way off. I'd say there was enough low-quality processed chicken for three to four people, a little gravy and even less veggies. I had a bowl of processed chicken cubes with a splash of sauce, not what I had in mind. I usually skip the pastry part, but I ate that as I needed something other than chicken. I left some of the chicken in the dish. The waitress didn't even offer me a to-go box. It was that bad that I wouldn't eat it anyway. My check was brought out soon after I got my food. I don't understand the rush, but bringing the check early won't get me out any faster and lowers your tip. This was just a really bad experience, and I don't see myself returning. I have liked the food in the past.

Great Food! Great Service! Hot and served fresh and with lots of warmth , Ambience was inviting and…read morefriendly and welcoming

The kid was home from college, and after we hit the local thrift, we were looking around for some…read moreOxford grinds. The street situation precluded a few spots downtown, and since we weren't in the mood for our go-to taco place, we decided to head out to the Family Diner. The walk-in was awkward on our part- cash register or hot bar line first? A sweet call from the kitchen of "Y'all's first time?" got us headed in the right direction. Full disclaimer: I've been nostalgic for the southern cafeteria lately. While talking to some food industry friends last week, we realized there is something powerful about the food we all remember from K and W. And while Family Diner doesn't have a giant dining room or a 5-snake velvet rope line to get to the counter, it does take me back. Here's how we made our choices: the hot bar was a choice of three types of chicken- the baked and fried were tempting until the gentleman serving us says: "We can fry you fish to order. Flounder, trout, and catfish." The chicken got skipped for a plate of flounder (plentiful plate, btw), and a side of the Mac and cheese and cooked cabbage. The kid sampled the catfish plate, same sides. Sweet tea. And yes ma'am, I'd like the cornbread. Done. We sat down at a table in the main, cozy dining room. The first thing that I noticed: this place is clean- tidy, even. There was a super polite young man moving around and busing tables, tidying up unassumingly and doing it in a way that is lacking in some finer dining places I've been in recently. The food came out, piping hot. I used one of the malt vinegar packets to douse my flounder (a cafeteria habit) and dug in. The first bite was light and flaky, cooked perfectly. Nothing greasy-tasting, at all, just clean. The sides were great- nothing over seasoned, and like cooking at home, there was room for you to season things to your taste. Well played, Family Diner. The owner (I think? She was the one who guided us down the right path when we walked in) came out to make sure that we were happy, and yes ma'am, it's great, and holy cow, you just dropped this cornbread into the skillet and fried it? Yes, we will be back. It's unassuming, and it's just what the doctor ordered. It's a cafeteria, but it's clean and polite and makes you feel good that you ate there. It's soul food, but not just from an ethnic standpoint- it makes me happy and full and feel welcome and I'll be back.

The food was sooo good. I love the esthetic of the diner I like old school diners so it was very…read morethat. had received several compliments from the employees who were all lovely including Megan (not sure if it is spelled different) our server. The service was so quick I felt like we ordered and food was there within minutes! I will totally be back!

I was visiting the Duke Gardens and searched on Yelp for a nearby place for lunch using the AI app…read moreon Yelp. Elmo's Diner came up nearby and with solid reviews. They also have a kid menu which I searched for. There was a long line plus it was grad weekend. Service was nice even with it being slammed. Parking took a bit. I settled on a Cobb salad with thousand island dressing. I really loved my salad and the price was just around $10.00 which was a pleasant surprise these days. This is a cute place and the locals seem to know all about it.

Did not take pics but was very pleasantly surprised as to how good the food was... we had fried…read morepickles, quesadillas and steak. Service was great and manager was very friendly!!! I even liked the dragon and knight them room! Someone is doing something right!!!

I enjoyed this bar inside the arcade mall it is a part of. I enjoyed 2 large beers, a fancy burger…read moreand 2 servings of the yummy sweet potato fries. I may sound like a glutton, and I was that day. But it was a nice place to indulge. The place is well kept and with kind servers.

Tried to rate, hopefully more words help. Great food, awesome customer service, just wish they were…read moreopen longer.

The last time I ate here there were two waitresses screaming as loud as they could at each other…read morearguing about something behind the counter (one exclaimed she was quitting), took a long time to get the food after that. Meal was good over all and the "show" it came with would have been entertaining if my young daughter hadn't been with me.

Great menu. Lots of options. Reminded me of old school diner. Service was great. Food was…read moredelicious. Would go back if in areas again.

Been going for years when in town but this time it has changed for the worse. Ordered a club…read moresandwich, 10 minutes later waitress comes back and said they're out of ham but we'll substitute extra turkey form the ham. Took another half hour. Only 2 slices of turkey and some bacon. Must be only one slice of meat if that was extra . Used to be fresh turkey but now deli sliced. Worst club ever had. Guess I won't be back.

I didn't know what to try for lunch on this day but I'm glad I stopped in. I love the old school…read moremusic they play here, like an old fashioned diner-following the theme. My shrimp salad was full of crispy hot shrimp and fresh vegetables. My waiter was very nice and did not skimp on the dressing and crackers. He also made my Arnold Palmer just the way I liked it.

The service was very good. The manager jumped in because they were so busy. The food was very good…read more We enjoyed the chicken pie and the double d burger. Both tasted like they were homemade. We were very impressed. A must visit when you are in Burlington NC. Just sayin

Hands down, my favorite place to go!…read more Molasses Grill has easily become mine and my husband's favorite date night spot. The ambiance is always perfect, from the music to the lighting, candles, decor, and of course, the absolutely delicious food! Everything is always fresh and you can tell that the chef really puts his time in when making these amazing dishes. The attention to detail, flavors, and diversity of the menu truly sets this place apart. One of my favorite things about dining at Molasses is talking to the adorable women who work here. Everyone is always super friendly, but if you get the chance to dine with Jordan the bartender or Cristina the server, you are in for a great time. They both have such an awesome presence and bring amazing energy to the restaurant and overall experience for their guests. I highly recommend going in and dining with them!

Excellent food and service. Corn Ribs special was amazing, Filet and Chef's Burger were great,…read morecheesecake was to die for!