Metro Diner: A great stop for a large breakfast
By SOPHIE OJDANIC
SPCHS Student Journalist
When I first entered Metro Diner on 4th Street N in St. Petersburg, I was bombarded with the smells of breakfast all day and the sound of music on the speakers. The host or hostess took me to a table, and gave me a menu. A chalkboard in the establishment displays the day’s specials. The specials that day were loaded baked potato soup and peach flavored tea. As I looked down at my menu, a waiter came up to get my order.
Overall, Metro Diner had pretty good service. The waiter gave my family and I ample time to decide on our orders. I had a hard time hearing the waiter because the music in the restaurant was too loud, but I managed.
The food arrived relatively quickly, a maximum ten-minute wait time between the starter and the main course. Every few minutes a waiter came to touch tables. In my opinion, the waiter appeared too frequently, sometimes distracting guests from their conversations or food.
I went with two other people, and we ordered two Minorcan Clam Chowders to start off. The soups tasted like New England Clam Chowder with a twist. The crackers served along with them helped balance the flavor. For main courses, we got a Canadian omelet, an American omelet, and a three cheese grilled cheese sandwich. I have an egg allergy, so I couldn’t try the omelets. “I think it [the Canadian omelet] was delicious,” said Metro Diner patron Bojan Ojdanic. “[It had] ham, cheese, mushrooms, and asparagus. It doesn’t need the asparagus.” The grilled cheese tasted good as well. The cheeses melted well together and tasted amazing.
The large portion size made it hard to completely finish a meal, which makes it questionable if breakfast here is a good choice to start your day. In the morning, I personally want a quick meal that will get me ready for the day. Here, they serve large meals that take a bit longer to get out. Either way, the breakfast is served all day, so people are able to get their breakfast fix no matter what time it is.
The pricing of the restaurant was affordable. For the size of the meal, they are good. Three main courses and two starter soups cost $38, excluding the tip.
Overall, Metro Diner is a great place to have a meal. Despite their portion sizes, the food tastes good, and the waiters seem to care about their guests’ experience. Metro Diner really does have the feel of a diner. When I first heard of the restaurant, I expected something a bit more clean and modern. Instead, I saw what seemed like the stereotypical little old diner feel in an establishment that really had more potential. With the space in the restaurant, the owners could work on making it more aesthetically appealing.
SPCHS Student Journalist
When I first entered Metro Diner on 4th Street N in St. Petersburg, I was bombarded with the smells of breakfast all day and the sound of music on the speakers. The host or hostess took me to a table, and gave me a menu. A chalkboard in the establishment displays the day’s specials. The specials that day were loaded baked potato soup and peach flavored tea. As I looked down at my menu, a waiter came up to get my order.
Overall, Metro Diner had pretty good service. The waiter gave my family and I ample time to decide on our orders. I had a hard time hearing the waiter because the music in the restaurant was too loud, but I managed.
The food arrived relatively quickly, a maximum ten-minute wait time between the starter and the main course. Every few minutes a waiter came to touch tables. In my opinion, the waiter appeared too frequently, sometimes distracting guests from their conversations or food.
I went with two other people, and we ordered two Minorcan Clam Chowders to start off. The soups tasted like New England Clam Chowder with a twist. The crackers served along with them helped balance the flavor. For main courses, we got a Canadian omelet, an American omelet, and a three cheese grilled cheese sandwich. I have an egg allergy, so I couldn’t try the omelets. “I think it [the Canadian omelet] was delicious,” said Metro Diner patron Bojan Ojdanic. “[It had] ham, cheese, mushrooms, and asparagus. It doesn’t need the asparagus.” The grilled cheese tasted good as well. The cheeses melted well together and tasted amazing.
The large portion size made it hard to completely finish a meal, which makes it questionable if breakfast here is a good choice to start your day. In the morning, I personally want a quick meal that will get me ready for the day. Here, they serve large meals that take a bit longer to get out. Either way, the breakfast is served all day, so people are able to get their breakfast fix no matter what time it is.
The pricing of the restaurant was affordable. For the size of the meal, they are good. Three main courses and two starter soups cost $38, excluding the tip.
Overall, Metro Diner is a great place to have a meal. Despite their portion sizes, the food tastes good, and the waiters seem to care about their guests’ experience. Metro Diner really does have the feel of a diner. When I first heard of the restaurant, I expected something a bit more clean and modern. Instead, I saw what seemed like the stereotypical little old diner feel in an establishment that really had more potential. With the space in the restaurant, the owners could work on making it more aesthetically appealing.