Tag: Jacksonville

I’ve visited Metro Diner several times over the years, but always for breakfast. On this visit, I decided to switch things up and explore the lunch menu for the first time. With Metro Diner’s reputation for comfort food, I was excited to see if lunch could be just as satisfying as the breakfasts I’ve always enjoyed. For lunch, I chose the Chicken Pot Pie, a comforting classic that delivered on every level. Beneath its golden homemade biscuit crust was a hearty filling of tender chicken, carrots, celery, and corn, all enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce. Every bite was…

I was in Jacksonville, and I remembered there was a great diner I had been to before. Metro Diner was also featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives which has helped this restaurant expand to other locations. It was breakfast time so I was ready to enjoy their Classic Breakfast. It was simple, scrambled eggs, grits, and toast. There was a lot of food on the plate. The eggs were fresh. The grits had a great creamy and salty taste once I added some butter. Another Classic Breakfast was ordered. This one had eggs over medium, and it came with bacon,…

I was visiting Jacksonville Beach, Florida and a good friend told me I had to visit her favorite Mexican restaurant, Taco Lu. This family owned establishment has been serving up homemade tacos and Mexican specialties since 2008. I was reading about how they started and it is an awesome story about taking risks and being an entrepreneur.    The décor is very colorful. There are sugar skulls everywhere. There is beautiful artwork hanging on the walls. It is a cheerful and fun environment that makes eating there a positive experience.       I had to start off with chips, salsa,…

Before heading south to Gainesville, I stopped off for breakfast at Metro Diner. It was another restaurant that was featured on The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. It’s a great local place that is tucked away in a neighborhood. It was packed for a Friday morning – with a line all the way out the door, spilling onto the sidewalk. I was hungry for French toast and they offered several options to choose from, it was a difficult decision: Cinnamon Raisin Pecan French toast Croissant French toast Pound Cake French toast Yo Hala on the Square French toast (challah…