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Over the years, we’ve been blessed with the opportunity to provide excellent service and amazing food to both local regulars and Jacksonville visitors. Whether people are in town for a Jaguars game, concert or are just traveling through, Metro Diner has become a favorite stop for any type of hunger.

We’re growing!

After successfully opening a Metro Diner in St. Augustine, we realized that we needed to share our comfort food with flair with people all over the state! Look out for Metro Diners popping up in new areas across the United States!

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First Look: Metro Diner at UCF – University Blvd

Known as one of the best places for breakfast in Jacksonville, winning multiple accolades, Metro Diner has finally expanded further into the Orlando area near UCF

Tampa-based diner to open fourth South Florida location.

A fast-growing casual dining concept will open its fourth location in the tri-county area in mid-October.

Good Deeds: Metro Diner partners with pediatric cancer group.

Corporate philanthropy and nonprofit news from the metro Augusta area.

Metro Diner Launches Fundraising Campaign with National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Metro Diner is dedicated to the communities they serve.

Tampa’s Metro Diner invents a food holiday to push its signature dish.

Metro Diner’s fried chicken and waffles is topped with house-made strawberry butter and signature sweet and spicy syrup.

Plans for popular Metro Diner take step forward in Royal Palm Beach.

Village Council unanimously approved the site plan.

Treasure Coast’s first Metro Diner all about comfort food.

This new restaurant is all about comfort food.

Metro Diner: Comfort Food’s Comfortable Growth Pace

“Something magical happens with good comfort food.”

Jacksonville staple brings diner favorites to St. Pete

St. Pete’s Fourth Street sees launch of the newest Metro Diner location.

New Metro Diner is the real deal

Legit diners exist outside of Jersey. This is one of them.

Diners Club: Metro Diner offers a new take on comfort food.

Metro Diner skips the cute and stays true to working-class roots.

From being featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to winning top restaurant awards year after year,
we’re proud to be the place where the locals eat.

“#1 of America’s Best Diners“

Foursquare

“2015, 2016 & 2017 Certificate of Excellence”

TripAdvisor

“#1 Best Breakfast, Diner, American Restaurant and Family Restaurant in Jax”

2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018

Folio Weekly

“#1 Best Family Style Restaurant 2014
#1 Best Key Lime Pie”

Jacksonville Daily Record

“#1 Breakfast in 2015 & 2017
#1 Diner for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017”

Void Magazine

“Best Breakfast 2014-2017”

Jacksonville Magazine

#1 Best of Jacksonville Poll for Best Family Dining

“#1 Best of Jacksonville Poll
for Best Family Dining”

LocalEats

“BEST in 7 Categories!”

Bold City Best

“Best Fried Chicken & Best New Restaurant!”

Fayetteville Observer

“Best Fried Chicken”

Indianapolis Monthly

“Best Lunch & Best Restaurant for a meal under $15”

Style Weeklys Choice

“Best Diner 2016, 2017 & 2018”

Gainesville Sun, Best of the Best