I was sure that I had written a review for The Toasted Yolk Cafe after our Red Hat Chapter ate…read morethere over a year ago. But, I don't see it. So, here's another. I met two friends for a birthday lunch and we had a very nice time. The food was delicious and quite ample. Our waitperson was friendly and helpful. The room temperature is a bit cool for me but my companions didn't seem to mind. All in all, a very nice outing!

What a great place to get day drunk!!! They have a lot more alcoholic drink options than most…read morebreakfast joints in Jacksonville. I would say they are #2 or #3 top brekkie spots in the area in regard to variety and quality of food. I ordered the shrimp and grits and it was amazing! Slightly oily on top but the grits were perfectly seasoned. Amanda was a great server and the inside decor is cute and inviting. Will definitely return!

I met a friend for brunch/lunch at this Metro's--she loves to eat here--and we had a very nice…read moretime! The food is delicious with ample serving sizes. And, let me tell you how nice the staff is! Ms. Lindsey was our waitress and she was very helpful in finding foods for me that did not have onion-stuff in it! (Allergy) When what I ordered couldn't have the sides with it, her General Manager, Ken, showed up with a large serving of green beans--cooked without the onion seasoning!!! How nice is that???!!!! I really appreciated that TLC! It made the whole lunch even nicer! The atmosphere is bustling, but they obviously take the time to "do things right"! It was already one of my friend's favorite places to eat and now it's one of mine, too!!

I've been to Metro Diner before. It was near downtown but it's been several years. I decided to…read morestop by for breakfast today as this location is near me. So that being said, let's dive in.. Food-6/10. I remember when Metro Diner was always doing unique dishes. The current menu feels standard diner and for the taste of the food, I'd rather pay the cheaper prices at other chain breakfast joints. I got the creme brûlée coffee which wasn't bad, but their cups are small and they don't fill them fully. That combined with the fact that when hey refill your cup it's with regular coffee is a bit disappointing. Though what truly disappointed was the fried chicken benedict. While the chicken was good, the poached egg was very under done and barely holding together and the yolk was quite cold. The hollandaise felt watery and lacked flavor. Meanwhile the home fries were a bit soggy instead of crisp. Service-9/10. My drink order was taken immediately as they seated me and brought quickly as well so I hadn't had a chance to look at the menu at all by the time she brought my coffee. I asked for a minute to get a look but then she didn't come back for quite a while. After placing my order she was gone for quite a while and I was longing for a coffee refill. I hadn't seen her in so long. I started to wonder if maybe she had gone home and someone else was going to be covering my area but hadn't made their way to me yet. Eventually, someone else brought my food out and they finally asked if I would like a refill on my coffee. Then a bit later she showed up to drop the check off. What was frustrating about this was that the restaurant was probably only half full. And despite that I struggled to be able to get a coffee refill. Atmosphere-4/10. The space feels like they just cram as many tables in as possible to get as many butts in the seat as possible. They take you into a middle table that you have to navigate through other seated people to get to and the spaces to navigate through are far too narrow. The noise levels inside are aggravatingly high. The music they're playing over their speakers is so loud that everybody is yelling to talk to the person across the table from them and be heard. And it just ends up everybody being louder and louder to be heard over the music. By the time I left, I had a throbbing headache. As far as the exterior, parking is a bit dreadful. Expect to have to park behind the building and walk to the front to enter. All in all, I can certainly say this was not the cozy breakfast experience. I had hoped it would be. It feels like at least this location has become overly commercial.

Love love love this coffee house. My BF and I stopped by for coffee and a snack not realizing it…read morewas an actual coffee house with breakfast and lunch options. They had plenty of vegan and dairy free options for me too! I was thrilled to find they had a triple chocolate doughnut that was absolutely decadently divine! The staff were really friendly and very helpful with navigating the menu (helping me find dairy free options). We also got to sit outside because the weather was beautiful. But they do have lots of seating inside as well.

Really cute coffee and food spot! The guy at the counter was very patient with my questions. I…read moreended up getting the grits bowl (whole grain grits woooo!) and it was yummy. I had a plum cinnamon tea which was also great and hit the spot on a rainy day. The WiFi connected but wouldn't open any pages except google, so that was a bummer. I'd love to see for-here food come in an actual plate or bowl. The bowl mine came in had all the egg & sausage on the bottom, so you ate grits first then everything else. Still, I'd come back and try more things. I also tried the chocolate banana thing (muffin? Donut? Cupcake.) and found it pretty disappointing. The cake part itself is good, very moist. Too moist to be a donut or a muffin, so it must be a cupcake, which is weird considering the shape. The icing was awful. It's so overpoweringly sweet it doesn't taste like chocolate or banana, just sugar. If you don't scrape it off, it makes the whole thing way too sweet.

Heart-stoppingly good…read more No really -- I could feel my arteries clogging... and I didn't mind one bit. Now I understand the saying, "He died happy." I ordered The Dime (or was it the "Five"?).... whichever one is the biscuits and gravy with fried chicken, without the egg. I've never had anything like it. Delish. Sinful. Better than anything I could've subscribed to on OnlyFans. This was the pinnacle of comfort-food porn -- soft-core, dripping in gravy, and oh so savory. (You get the picture.) The only downside? My family's in Italy for the month, so I had to experience this masterpiece alone. Honestly, their loss -- Italy over Maple Street? Amateur move. Even the fresh-squeezed orange juice blew me away. Apparently, October is peak season, and my taste buds agree. I dined like a man granted his last meal -- and after this, I'm not sure I need another.

Coffee mugs and coffee bar are dirty. Food is ok but not worth the calories kind of good. Both…read moreorders were wrong. It's not that complicated. It's been a while since I ate here and based on this experience I definitely won't return and I do not recommend.

Great looking restaurant they did an excellent job on the remodel. Just wish they would've changed…read morethe booth seating from the old wing place(a little uncomfortable). Great service and even better food!

I've been here a few times when I visit my parents in Florida. They like it. I've actually had a…read morefew good meals here but the last time was awful. Long wait times to get a table and after we were seated we sat for about 10 minutes without even getting coffee. We had to raise our hand and ask for it. She also never came over to refill them. I ordered a special they had and it was so gross. Not sure what leftover crap they threw on the plate but we were not impressed. Definitely won't return.

Had been here a few times before yesterday. But this time came with five guests. Ambience very…read morenice. Servers? Exceptional ! Menu very well presented. But the cuisine. Reason for five stars. Preparation presentation. Ample amounts and tasty! Prices are very fair

Situated in a beautiful neighborhood, I thought I'd check this place out for lunch today. Parking…read morewas plentiful for a Sunday at noon. If you do happen to visit during this timeframe, just be mindful that it utilizes the more limited brunch menu. More on that in a bit. Staff greeted me upon entering the building and said I could sit anywhere. Seeing as I was alone today, I elected to sit at the bar for some faster service. The bartender seemed to favor the regulars there and it was about 10 minutes before I received a menu despite not being all that busy. Eventually I was able to put in my order for a draft beer and a Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich. Surprisingly, the sandwich doesn't include a side of any kind at the price point of $15 even though handhelds and burgers on the regular menu do include sides. I inquired about purchasing fries, but was told that they were unavailable for the brunch period. There wasn't much else available that wasn't more of a breakfast food aside from hummus or tapas. The sandwich came out in a reasonable amount of time from when it was ordered. While tasty with a combination of sweet, salty, and savory from the ham, chicken, and swiss, I thought it could have been better given the price. The value was just not there without a side. I'd consider coming back for their normal menu period, but don't think I'd return for brunch.

Great pizza awesome staff next time I'm dining in great vibe in a hidden restaurant great prices…read moreand menu

First and foremost, we had the very best service from Cassie!!! We were a table of 10 and lots of…read morequestions, preferences, etc. Cassie was on top of it from the first moments, all the way thru dinner, no drinks ever went empty, and she promptly processed our checks. So many things were ordered at our table and I only got a few pictures. The pretzels and beer cheese was amazing. My son and husband shared a meat lovers pizza and a few Blue Moons -they were very pleased with their food. I had some of the spinach artichoke dip - which was very tasty. I did wish it was served with tortilla chips vs bread - but, it was still great. I ordered the Cobb salad was very good - I was not impressed with the ranch dressing tho - that type of salad really needs a creamier buttermilk type ranch dressing. Didn't stop me from eating it with bleu cheese dressing tho My friend had a small pepperoni pizza which she said was great! My gram had a house salad and the kitchen made her a requested Marguerite pizza. Which she loved Again, the service Cassie provided was stellar!!!

I have dreams of this croissant sandwich all the time. The fig jam. The bleu cheese. The flakiest…read morebuttery croissant. Any time I can make it to any of the locations I am thrilled to get this. And an iced latte with rose flavor... and rose petals?! Pretty AND delicious. Really one of my favorites spots for a latte. The service is always excellent and it's such a nice spot to just sit and sip. Inside or outside. Plenty of seating both places.

Love their pastries, baguette sandwiches and coffee! Beautiful interior and great customer service…read more My favorite is Le Germain. It has prosciutto ham, mozzarella, green pesto, shaved Parmesan and arugula! Their baguette is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making every bite delicious! They also have a wide selections of coffee drinks at prices they are very reasonable compared to other coffee shops around. And of course, they offer some of the best quality pastries in Jacksonville! Definitely a must visit local business!

First time at this location. Received my first "reward" of free bagel and schmear with purchase. I…read morebought a Diet Coke. Received a cheddar jalapeño bagel with veggie cream cheese. Quick service.

Good menu, quick service and tasty food. I appreciate that they have early operating hours on the…read moreweekend so we could stop in before our day trip. It's the tried and true franchise bagel spot.

OMGoodness, best filipino food ever and just so many things to choose from. I had the fried pork…read morebelly & pancit with a pork coconut cream dish which was fabulous. Fresh fried lumpia was over the top and don't forget the fresh rolls that just came out of the oven. Don't forget dessert , wrapped fried plantain w/mango covered in a sticky sauce. Had several others sweets and each were as delicious as the other. Service was perfect - was very concerned as to what you wanted & will provide a sample of the food. Some of the meat dish are a bit spicy but the flavors are perfect. You can eat in - small area with tables, not like a restaurant, get you foods from the steam table and go sit down or take food to go. Can't go wrong with this small but flavorful, freshly made food, desserts and baked rolls.

What a wonderful little Filipino restaurant! The dishes are served cafeteria style where you choose…read morea side (rice vs pancit) and 1 or 2 main dishes. I usually shy away from this especially since Covid due to sanitary concerns, but all my worries went out the door when I put the food in my mouth!!! Pancit - 8/10 - great flavors, the noodles were a little dry but that may be because it was sitting out too long. Shrimp obud - 10/10- absolutely delicious! it had bamboo shoots in it and the curry was so flavorful I could drink it. Dinuguan - 7/10- it was tasty but couldn't get over that it was pork blood.... Pork Adobo and Chicken curry-8/10- both had great flavors. Really friendly guy behind the counter that recommended the best dishes.