I needed to update my review because this place continues to be so consistent on all fronts…read more The food ... Always tasty with generous portions. The staff ... They could not get any friendlier. The ambience ... Loud and energetic, which is what I look forward to in a diner experience. Keep doing what your doing, and I'll keep coming back!

Tried the hotel breakfast ... wait was too long/food poor/service 'overworked'…read moreNOT AT shortys! We searched out a local diner place close to Williamsburg with ez parking! The staff was really nice and professional , super varied menu in this olde tyme diner. I love a Cubano sandwich so why not a cubano omelet! It was a hit The choco pancake was gigantic and tasty (we travel with our own real maple syrup) ... my side of grits and fluffy biscuit topped it off. Fun place quick kitchen nice staff Very glad to have abandoned the hotel fare for this local place

Great food selection, awesome breakfast, and the service was good. A very good experience.read more

Today was my first visit to the new location and I came away impressed!…read more The ambiance is great. The service is great. The food is great. I'm so relieved that none of those traits got left behind at the old location! There's usually a wait, but they now offer outside tables for waiting or dining. So that's a plus. And it's worth the wait. There's a new bar, so one can sit there and enjoy a drink or a meal. That's nice. There's a new (I don't know what to call it) "dessert deli"? Where all the cakes and pastries are on display and for sale. So that trapped us on our way out. :-) And there's a dedicated door for take-out only, so if you order ahead you don't need to swim upstream of the other waiting diners to get in and grab your food, Here's something really innovative: Their parking lot is on the small side. But they are adjacent to acres of parking in the shopping center. So they run a golf cart in a loop, picking up and dropping off diners who park in the satellite lot. Wow! That's service. The restaurant business is tough. And endless number of ways to fail. But the Brick House Diner is doing everything right! PS: In a time when restaurant prices seem to be out of control, BHD is doing a great job keeping prices as low as they can. For the meal I had, I've paid 10 to 25% more at other, similar venues. So, hats off to BHD for cost control!

The food is terrific and flavorable. I've seen this place for years, but it's a diner. My bad. This…read moreis more than your average place. A party of two ate well and was satisfied with the amount and quality of our meals. The first meal was steak and eggs. Without prompting I heard how well seasoned the flatiron steak was. The other meal was calf's liver with mushrooms and onions. Two large pieces of bacon was across the dish. It was very good served with a full orders of corn, potatoes and gravy, and veggies. I switched the mixed vegetables for spinach and garlic. Good choice. The spinach was fresh and sauteed with onions. Didn't care for the gravy on potatoes. Can't tell whether the off flavor was the gravy or the potatoes. My surprise was the appetizer. I chose turkey chilli that was so good. It was full body flavor with cooked beans and chopped veggies, which didn't take away from the chilli flavor. It was very good. I could have this for my main meal. So good. The server was adequate, but nothing exceptional.

Silver Diner in Fredericksburg, VA is truly a hidden gem. From the moment you walk in, you're met…read morewith that nostalgic, old-school diner feel--clean, welcoming, and filled with the kind of atmosphere that's hard to come by these days. The oldies music playing in the background just pulls it all together. What stood out most was the intention behind everything. The menu offers fresh, healthier options without sacrificing comfort, and you can tell the chef and owner genuinely take pride in what they're creating. There's something different when food is made with care--you don't just taste it, you feel it. That kind of energy is rare now. Since COVID, it's been harder to find places that still honor the experience of preparing food for others in a meaningful way. This place brought me right back to memories of going to Patsy's Diner in New Jersey with my grandmother--simple, warm, and full of heart. Top notch all around. We'll absolutely be back anytime we're passing through. Thank you for the good food, good energy, and genuine hospitality.

I used to come here with my dad growing up. When I think "diner", I think of this place. Reasonable…read moreprices and great service.

Classic Diner! Once in a while when I'm starving in the morning we will come here! They have a lot…read moreof early bird deals that should definitely be checked out! It is exactly what you would expect out of a diner! it is pretty fast paced if there is space for seating and you pay at the front with your ticket after! The fried oyster on the seasonal Benedict was amazing! i'd love to try more dishes next time like the cinnabon pancakes!

Went here on my way to Richmond for a band event. Restaurant is tiny but it's cozy- not a problem…read morebut if you need to have a super top secret conversation then probably go elsewhere. Lovely decorations and definitely has a 50s feel to it. I got the bacon jalapeno burger omelette, fries and 2 slices of toast are included. The omelette was delicious and chock full of toppings, my only possible complaint would be that the cheese coverage didn't reach the far end. However, that can probably be specified beforehand and its not enough to knock of a star. Regardless of this, I loved it. The bacon and burger were full of flavor and the grilled jalapenos had just the right amount of spice. The grilled onions on top were a great touch. When you're done with your omelette and there's leftover toppings on the plate, you can use fries to sort of scoop them up (awesome). The service was also great. The waitress was talking to regulars, and even asked us what we were up to today. Food came out pretty quick and she asked us if we wanted refills the moment our cups were low. Overall, nice little place. Forgot to get a picture of the food because I was so focused on eating. If I ever come back through the area between the operating hours of 8 and 2 I will certainly be going here. If I happened to pass through after they closed I would probably break in for the pie. (Kidding)

This is a must-visit for diner enthusiasts. The building sits on the north-south main thoroughfare…read morethrough historic downtown Farmville, an area once lined with tobacco warehouses. It is very small, with about fifteen stools wrapping around a classic service counter. According to the menu, the diner is a "One-Master Model 15-Stool Valentine steel building," made by Valentine Manufacturing Company of Wichita, Kansas, in 1955. They have a small parking lot in back of the diner. I parked there and then saw a bathroom entrance sign -- after a 2 1/2-hour trip, nature was calling. It is a very clean bathroom located at the rear of the building, with a separate entrance from the parking lot. There is no access to the restroom from inside the diner -- a unique and nostalgic feature you don't see much anymore. I walked around to the front of the building, entered, sat down on a stool, and was greeted with, "Y'all having a good day so far?" I had a half sweet/half unsweet tea and the Cheeseburger Deluxe with no mayonnaise. It came with lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, onions, French fries, and cole slaw. I put ketchup on the fries, but the fresh tomato alone provided plenty of flavor for the juicy, delicious burger. The French fries were crispy and delicious -- exactly what you hope for at a classic diner. The cole slaw was outstanding and clearly tasted homemade. The pies looked incredible, and because the cheeseburger platter was so good, I had a piece of blueberry buttermilk cake topped with whipped cream -- wow! There is also a clearly posted 3% surcharge if paying with a credit card. Prices are reasonable, so it didn't feel like an issue. This was a great overall experience, and I would recommend this classic, nostalgic mid-20th-century diner to anyone traveling through Farmville. It closes at 2 pm, so plan accordingly!

On a normal weekend or weekday this place is the best! Classic diner fare done well. The service is…read moretop notch and the decor is awesome Don't go to this place on a holiday, once the kitchen gets in the weeds, the food quality plummets.

Where do you go for a good, basic hot breakfast? River City Diner! My son and I recently did…read moreexactly that - both had French Toast with eggs and bacon. It was tasty and hot! Perfect for a sunny morning. Our cheery, lovely server, Allison, added to our nice meal. She is one of our favorite people! Adorable! Nice experience!!!

My wife and I were passing through Waverly, Virginia recently and saw signs along the road for the…read moreVirginia Dinner. We decided to stop for dinner. The first surprise is their buffet. We didn't see any mention of it on the signs and so was not expecting a restaurant with a buffet. We looked it over and though it looked pretty good, the $20 price tag seemed a bit much for what they offered. Fortunately, they also offer a full menu which we chose instead. My wife and I both ordered their Country Fried Steak. Though it took a while to get our drinks, the food came out in a timely fashion, and everything was delicious. My wife ordered Mac and Cheese and Collard Greens for her two side dishes. I ordered mashed potatoes w/gravy and green beans for my sides. After tasting her Mac and Cheese, my wife insisted that I taste them too. She was right! They were some of the best we've ever had. Similarly, my mashed potatoes - typically a pretty ordinary dish - were phenomenal. The portions were also a decent size. The only negative aspect about the who meal was that the Country Fried Steak itself was only warm. It was very tasty and tender but just not hot like the other dishes. If it had been, I would have undoubtedly given Virginia Diner five stars. Though we don't have a need to return to Waverly, I can certainly see us driving the hour or so back for another delicious meal at Virginia Diner.

On our way home from Virginia Beach today we stop by the famous Virginia Diner for lunch!…read more Virginia's highway system took shape during the 1920s as automobile ownership expanded rapidly. State Route 52 was established in 1928 to connect Suffolk with Prince George County. In 1933, this road became part of the new U.S. 460 from Roanoke to the Chesapeake Bay. The highway was later extended to St. Louis, Missouri, but its western terminus was eventually fixed at Frankfort, Kentucky. To accommodate travelers' needs, entrepreneurs opened gas stations, motels, and cafes along the roadside. Among these was the Virginia Diner, which D'Earcy and Laura Davis established here in 1929 inside a refurbished Surry, Sussex and Southampton Railroad car. By the way the Fried Green Tomatoes were absolutely delicious, service was excellent and the gift shop was filled with peanut delights! Absolutely a must visit!

Pretty good food and very pleasant waitress. I had a grilled chicken sandwich, my wife a ham and…read morecheese and son a cheeseburger. All was cooked well and we finished everything. They forgot my chips but not a big deal. Reasonably fast. Would recommend

Be sure to have the pie... even for breakfast. Breakfast ends at 1030! Don't miss it . That said…read morean excellent BLT is an alternative. Large big Dave omelets. Excellent service, clean enough for your mother in law.

This is our go to spot in Carytown! It has a super retro type feel to it along with seating…read more Great service always. The food is delicious but a little pricy. However, you are getting top notch breakfast diner food. Unfortunately, they messed up two of our three meals today. They were quick to fix the mistakes though and all was still absolutely delicious.

Googled "Best diner in Richmond" and Galaxy Diner was the first option to pop up. We have never ate…read morehere before but were very pleased with the whole experience. Great atmosphere, fantastic service. Wife and I will definitely dine here again while in town.