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    Tom's Diner

    3.9 (127 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    J E.

    Having seen this spot many times over the years, but never stopping in, I decided to go for breakfast one weekday, while I was in the area. There only seemed to be two employees working; the cook and the server, but service was still quite prompt. When I got there, there was only one other person dining in there, but by the time I left, there were many others and several more tables sat. They also seemed to have a few take-out orders pop in while there, so they clearly do a decent business. The menu is typical, basic diner fare, nothing creative nor unique. I opted for a bacon, egg, & cheese sandwich on English muffin and it was pretty good. The breakfast potatoes that I got as a side were nicely done, with a little crusty fry on the sides, which I really like. Overall, it was decent.

    2 Eggs with Bacon
    Andy C.

    If you're looking for a home style breakfast that isn't run by some corporate chain, Tom's diner has got you covered. Although it's not open 24/7 like the diners I grew up with, you definitely feel the small town diner vibe when you walk in. Yes there is a trailer park behind this place. If that in any way influences your opinion of the food, I don't really know what to say about except to check your privilege. Food didn't take too long to come out after we ordered. It was mostly younger families at the tables and some old timers sitting at the counter. Really liked the atmosphere of this place during the brunch hours. Waitress was super nice and made sure to come by and check on us to see how we were doing. Will definitely be back again.

    Caesar salad, or more accurately romaine lettuce with 3 pieces of stale bread and a side of Caesar dressing.
    Heidi D.

    I ordered a range of items. Not bad, not amazing. The salad was a complete disappointment.

    French Toast
    Jailene H.

    What the diner lacks in modern aesthetics, it makes up for in great food! Wendy (waitress) who has been there 23 years - was great! Fast service, everything came out hot and perfect!

    Raj S.

    First timer . Wanted to go to dunkin but saw this on the way . Went for breakfast and I just loved it .. super food .. fantastic service ... average expensive. Had French toasts . Really good .. stomach full ! My kids have bagel cream cheese and hash brown ! Wow ! Really good . Parking available . Nice experience overall ....

    My breakfast
    Mary Kay D.

    Yes! Another authentic diner close by! There is one other on same road but really packed on Sunday so tried out Toms. The coffee excellent and mug never empty. My food was served quickly and was excellent. Nestled in front of a trailer park which I never knew existed, the parking was limited but doable. I liked the patrons! A biker dude was seated in booth next to me and when he saw an elderly couple enter, he jumped to his feet and gently guided the man to his seat. We will become regulars!

    Christine L.

    Tom's Diner is a classic greasy spoon kind of place. I've only come here for breakfast and got the same thing both times: buttermilk pancakes with the country omelette. The country omelette is carb heaven. It has potatoes inside of it (along with bacon and onions and some other things), with your choice of home fries or hashbrowns, and some sort of toast on the side. It's delicious, always really fresh, and they're not shy about stuffing the omelette. You won't leave the diner with an empty stomach. Everything's reasonably priced, staff are really friendly, and the diner attracts a variety of people... Young to elderly couples, families, and they even make people who seat alone feel welcomed in the diner. I recommend if you're looking for a lowkey and casual restaurant!

    Be a little kinder than you have to. Do business w/ the local stores.
    John L.

    Tom's Diner in Manassas, VA, has been operating since 1979. Funny thing is it's located just 3 minutes down the road from the jam-packed IHOP and serves just as good a breakfast (maybe better). No offense to IHOP. But there's no waiting at Tom's and the service here is superb. Folks here are kind, patient, and attentive. That Greek omelette and home fries were absolutely yummy!

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    Great breakfast and fast, friendly service. The facility and indoor amenities are dated - needs an interior refresh.

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    Nice little spot, decent food, good service, but the coffee is horrible. Coffee very weak

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    Y'all we ordered from here on Uber Eats, the food was the BEST! Biscuits were hot and fresh! Everything was amazing. We will be regulars!

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    It's o.k. for a quick bite, but nothing like the diners I frequented up in NJ. Small menu, but good value.

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    Great service and food for the price! Definitely a genuine diner experience! Would recommend!

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    The Omelette Cafe

    The Omelette Cafe

    3.9
    (310 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    As always, pleasant service and amazing food quickly delivered to my table. You can taste the love…read morein every bite. Can't recommend enough.

    This was our final visit to The Omelette Cafe…read more The food itself was fine, but unfortunately everything else about the experience was bad enough that I will never return. I also do not want a response from the owner or management. I genuinely wish this small local business well, but I can no longer justify giving it another chance. During our previous visits, we already felt the value compared to the pricing was becoming questionable, but we wanted the restaurant to succeed. Today sealed the deal. When we arrived, only about 4 or 5 of the roughly 12 tables were occupied, with two waiters working the dining room. Most of the empty tables were dirty, many still covered with dishes from previous customers. The floor throughout the dining room was dirty and covered with debris. One waiter asked how many were in our party and directed us to a table. He sprayed and wiped only half the table with Windex. The other half, where the condiments were sitting, remained dirty. A few minutes after sitting down, I unfortunately put my finger directly into old sticky syrup that had clearly not been cleaned. The waiter took our order fairly quickly, but then poured cream directly into our coffees instead of letting us add it ourselves. Mine ended up with far too much cream. While waiting to use the restroom, I had a clear view into the kitchen area and noticed the kitchen floor appeared just as dirty as the dining room floor. What stood out most was that neither waiter seemed aware of or concerned about the overall cleanliness of the restaurant. There was no sense of urgency or attention to the condition of the dining room. After waiting several minutes for the men's restroom, one waiter told me to go ahead and use the women's restroom instead. The restroom itself seemed reasonably clean, but the paper towel dispenser was broken, and a loose roll of paper towels was sitting on top of the toilet, damp from previous use. When we were ready to leave, one waiter asked how the service was. At that point, I simply wanted to leave as quickly as possible, so I said it was fine. He then left the payment machine at the table for me to run my own card, and even the machine itself was damp and unclean. Overall, the entire restaurant felt sticky, dirty, and poorly maintained. The tables were not being properly cleaned, the floors were sticky throughout the restaurant, and the overall lack of cleanliness completely overshadowed the meal itself. I truly wish this business success, but after three visits, I will not be returning.

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    The Omelette Cafe
    Steak Fajita Omelette
    Steak Fajita Omelette
    Fresh  squeezed orange Mimosa

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    My Cravingz

    My Cravingz

    4.6
    (497 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    This spot is a little hidden behind one of those strip mall gas station setups, so seriously keep…read moreyour eyes open because it would be so easy to miss. But trust me, this is one of those places you'll be glad you found. I love Turkey, and the second I tried their food, it genuinely took me right back. We ordered the traditional Turkish breakfast, and it was one of those meals where the food just keeps coming in the best way possible. Everything felt fresh, flavorful, comforting, and so clearly made with care. We also tried the flatbread, a meat wrap, smoothies, their special soup which was so good I would absolutely go back just for that, warm catmir for dessert, and a bunch of appetizers. Honestly, everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully made. I also had the chance to meet the owner and chef, who was incredibly kind and clearly puts so much heart into this place. And the restaurant itself completely surprised me because it is way bigger inside than you'd expect. Super clean, modern, beautifully designed, and honestly such a cute brunch spot. Weekend music nights? Love that. Girls brunch? Absolutely. Date night? Definitely. Family dinner? 100 percent. Finding the love of your life? Slightly better odds if someone's mom brings their eligible son. Overall, this really is such a lovely hidden gem and absolutely worth checking out if you're craving authentic Turkish food in the Manassas area.

    What a gem!!!! This restaurant is in my top 5 DMV restaurants and I have been to a lot of…read morerestaurants in the area including Michelin star ones. We came here for Mother's Day, they don't take reservations so we made sure to arrive right when they opened. We walked right in and within 30 min there was a line of about 30 people waiting to be seated. This place is HUGE and they still had a big line, but let me tell you it is worth it!!! Service was impecable, shout out to our server Ilke, she was so nice and attentive. She recommended getting my serpme, which was perfect to share for 2 adults and two kids. It comes with a variety of spreads, sweet and savory. All freshly made. The fig jam, butter and honey, feta spread and tomato one were amazing!! You get a side dish, we got the eggs with tomatoes and pepper and they were delicious! The zucchini fritter was also delicious. The spreads come with unlimited bread made in house. They have a huge selection of delicious looking desserts. We got complimentary baklavas that were amazing, so we didn't get to try any other dessert but we can't wait to come back!!

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    Beautiful and peaceful!
    Beautiful and peaceful!
    Baklava, pistachio profiterol and chocolate profiterol
    Baklava, pistachio profiterol and chocolate profiterol
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    Ashton Family Restaurant

    Ashton Family Restaurant

    4.2
    (422 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    My husband and I decided to try Ashton's as I kept seeing it pop up every time we looked on Yelp…read morefor places to eat. Food was great Service was good Cute place with fun decor in a small strip mall.

    From the outside, this place is dang retro cute, with its blue and white awning. I knew I was going…read moreto love this locally owned family restaurant. The parking lot was packed for Friday lunch. We had to wait for some to leave to grab parking. The dining room is filled with a maze of booths. Original and colorful murals fill the walls. Fun kitchen utensils are used as dividers. The booths provide privacy and are good for conversation. Our server, Maria, was friendly and attentive. She kept our waters filled and checked on us a couple times. Food came out fairly quickly. The menu is a mix of Greek, Italian and American, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. I had a bowl of clam chowder that was absolutely delicious. The Greek salad is very refreshing and tasty as well. My brother had the spinach pie (spanakopita), which he said was flavorful. My husband had the gyro with fries. Their hand cut fries are delicious. He loved his gyro, which was packed with meat. The food is good, portions are generous and prices are reasonable. They do have a bar and cater events. A Loyalty Customer Card is available for frequent visitors. Worth a visit.

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    Corner view
    ABC omelette with  added, pancakes shredded hash browns and coffee. So good! Cannot even try to eat those pancakes lol
    ABC omelette with added, pancakes shredded hash browns and coffee. So good! Cannot even try to eat those pancakes lol
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    Battle Street Bistro

    Battle Street Bistro

    4.2
    (122 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Fantastic Food and Welcoming Service at Battle Street Bistro!…read more We had a wonderful time dining upstairs on the outside deck at Battle Street Bistro. The rooftop atmosphere is lovely and provides a great vibe for a meal out with friends. The service started off on a great note before we even arrived. They normally only allow call-aheads 15 minutes in advance, but Ella was incredibly nice and let us call ahead 20 minutes early instead of forcing us to hang up and call back later. The food and drinks completely lived up to that top-tier hospitality: The Food: The standout of the meal was definitely the shrimp and grits. Unlike traditional versions, they serve it over beautifully fried, crispy grit cakes topped with a highly flavorful Creole sauce, fresh corn salsa, and tomatoes. The textures and layered flavors were absolutely outstanding. We also ordered the shrimp taco, which was fresh and hit the spot. The Drinks: The basil lemonade was incredibly crisp and refreshing, and the pear martini was perfectly mixed and balanced. The only reason for dropping it to a four-star review is that it was quite hot outside during our visit, and the deck only had one fan running. A couple of extra fans would go a long way in keeping the patio comfortable on warmer days. Still, the staff was incredibly friendly, and we will definitely be back!

    Dropped in for lunch ahead of the holidays and this was a great place to try! We luckily didn't…read morehave a wait, which is so unusual for Old Town Manassas, since I'm used to First Friday crowds. We just got some lunch, so just two entrees and sodas, but their drinks sound good too. I got the fried goat cheese salad and added grilled chicken. The chicken was a bit dry, but it was a delicious salad. The restaurant was decorated beautifully for Christmas and the service was good. I would love to come back and try more of their menu.

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    Battle Street Bistro
    Orange butter cake
    Orange butter cake
    Beignets with chocolate sauce and strawberries. Absolutely delicious

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    Beignets with chocolate sauce and strawberries. Absolutely delicious
    The Black Sheep Restaurant

    The Black Sheep Restaurant

    4.3
    (794 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    Finally crossed off my bucket list after a year of waiting--and it absolutely lived up to the…read morehype. We had a 3:45 dinner reservation and arrived a few minutes early. After checking in, we were quickly guided upstairs to a cozy, rounded booth--an intimate and perfect spot for two. Our server, Katie, was fantastic--attentive, knowledgeable, and refreshingly honest when helping us choose between dishes. We started with the deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes, paired with the Black Sheep Mule and a watermelon cocktail (wish I remembered the name!). For our mains, we ordered the short rib rigatoni and the steak bulgogi bowl. To finish, we shared the weekly dessert special: an Earl Grey tres leches. Everything was exactly what I hoped for and more. The starters were standout, the entrees were packed with flavor, and the overall aesthetic of the space was just beautiful. We'll definitely be back--next time for brunch!

    This review is long overdue as it was a really great experience! This was a birthday dinner for me…read moreback in January and I reserved the loft area for me and my girls to celebrate. It was also my first time at The Black Sheep but I had always heard wonderful things - all of which turned out to be true. The loft area is beautiful and overlooks the entire restaurant. Also when you reserve the loft, which holds up to 16 people, you order off the regular menu. I loved this as other places I checked into were much more restrictive with a higher minimum spend and fixed menus for groups larger than 8. We had 12 in our group. We started with a bunch of appetizers for the table and cocktails. Appetizers included the bacon tower, fried green tomatoes, hushpuppies, crispy chicken wings, and Mediterranean garlic shrimp. Dinner entreés were jambalaya pasta, the American wagyu burger, pulled short rib rigatoni and branzino almondine. There were zero complaints. We enjoyed EVERYTHING!! The bourbon butter cake with vanilla ice cream for dessert literally took me over the top. My belly was ready to burst :) Our waiter was attentive throughout the entire time and everything we ordered came out perfect. I must go back soon. It is a distance from where I live but there's so many things on the fabulous menu I want to try.

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    Beautiful settings! Fav color, Cobalt blue!  Everything is just gorgeously done!
    Beautiful settings! Fav color, Cobalt blue! Everything is just gorgeously done!
    Chicken Sandwich
    Chicken Sandwich
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    Uptown Cafe

    Uptown Cafe

    4.9
    (211 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    $$

    Stopped by for lunch on a whim. Was pleasantly surprised by…read morehow cozy and intimate this place was despite the small size. It was also snowing out so it made it feel esp warm. Me and my cousin had the chicken fajita wrap and turkey avocado panini. Both were delicious and fresh. We got to meet and chat with the owners who are a lovely, kind Korean couple. Thank you for making us feel welcomed! Go support this local business!

    Omg what delicious food!…read more Uptown Cafe is a small family owned business in a busy plaza with plenty of parking. The seating is a bit limited as it's a small place but I always order to go. But let me tell you this is some of THE BEST Food I've had in a looong time. It hits all the marks: fresh ingredients; perfect spicing, flavors and mixes; healthy options; tastes homemade because it is; and has a variety of food to choose from. I usually get the Caribbean Jerk Chicken bowl which is amazing because its individual components are just as tasty by themselves as they are complemented by each other in the bowl. It has grilled dark meat chicken which is packed with a unique jerk flavoring special to this place; I literally don't like chicken most of the time and especially have a hard time with grilled chicken, but at uptown cafe I would eat that chicken for every meal by itself that's how much flavor it has! Then it is complemented by house made pico de gallo (I always get extra) always fresh, seasoned white rice, corn, shredded cheese, grilled onions (I don't get these as I'm not a huge onion fan), lettuce, and homemade chipotle sauce that is particular to Uptown cafe (I haven't tried another like it) and so good it's addicting! To top it off they always have a soup of the day which is made from scratch. My favorite so far has been the vegetable dumpling soup which included carrots, scallions, onions and a tasty broth. They also have had tomato bisque, chicken noodle, chicken pho, and spicy chicken tortilla. They offer a range of other food items like salmon poke and beef bulgogi bowls, wraps, and breakfast burritos which I hope to try soon. They also have a huge variety of unique drinks and bakery items that change day to day. The portions are huge and definitely filling. I usually can't even finish my bowl by myself, so the value for the quality and quantity of food is excellent. The service is amazing as it's run by the sweetest owners who are always very kind and accommodating and truly care about you and your order. They always make my day with their smiles. TLDR: A small cafe with plenty of delicious food options and owners who make your day and truly care. Definitely try their Caribbean jerk chicken bowl and their homemade soups! I have been so obsessed with this place since I first went and go there at least once a week now. Their food is so good I literally crave it all the time!! Go, you won't regret it!

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    Front counter
    Vegetable dumpling soup
    Vegetable dumpling soup
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