METRO DINER

Is METRO DINER clean? Yes — an A grade, 95/100, at its most recent inspection on March 13, 2026. That visit logged 1 intermediate and 2 basic violations.

On health score it's safer than 68% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Diners rate it 4.5 from 2,784 reviews. Cuisine: American. Menus here flag options for vegan, vegetarian, and healthy diners.

Get directions Call (386) 256-1831

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (95/100)
Violations
3 total — 1 intermediate, 2 basic
Address
1702 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, Daytona Beach, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Diner, American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Family restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 stars (2784 reviews)
Seats
106
Phone
(386) 256-1831
Website
Official website
Photo of METRO DINER
Photo: Metro Diner

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 2,784 reviews
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What diners say — our read

59% of reviews here touch on how guests are treated, more than any other theme. How guests are treated tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.8 stars.

Price shows up in 18% of reviews as well, averaging 5.0. The split is 21 positive to 1 negative across 22 rated reviews. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 21 of the 22 reviewers who rated.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (95/100) with 1 intermediate and 2 basic violations. That inspection was on March 13, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 68% of the Volusia County restaurants we grade. Among the items recorded were food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized and floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained.

With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.

Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    Best cheese grits and home fries (with jalapenos)

  • June 23, 2026

    Gwen was our waitress she was excellent and the food was too. We had breakfast and man there was a lot of food, highly recommend this place.

  • June 21, 2026

    Great friendly service. Food is always amazing!

  • June 19, 2026

    The food was delicious and came quickly. Fun atmosphere!

  • June 11, 2026

    Amazing! i love this spot, if youre local you have to go here! they keep everyone feeling at home and im very proud to see this place bloom!

  • June 9, 2026

    We always visit Metro Diner when we are in Daytona as they usually have a good breakfast selection. I ordered a veggie omelet with a side of grits and crispy bacon. My daughter actually got the crispy bacon. I thought maybe they got them mixed up so instead of asking for my daughter to give me hers I just asked the waitress if she could get me crispy bacon. They brought out burnt bacon. As you can see I did attempt to eat it because the waitress went to the trouble of bringing me more but it was not edible. The egg part of my omelet was cooked perfectly but the veggies were undercooked in a nasty rancid tasting oil that overpowered the flavor of the cheese. The grits were the best part of my breakfast. I tried to eat the first batch of bacon but it was too soggy from grease and cold at that point. I know for some people they would say the bacon I got was fine but it is all about the texture and I can’t eat soggy bacon. I am really disappointed that even the waitress would not point out to the kitchen that the bacon was burnt. My daughter got the basic breakfast with eggs, potato’s, pancakes, bacon and toast. Her pancakes were like heavy cardboard cakes. The guys didn’t elaborate on their breakfast but I assume they would have eaten it regardless as they were hungry. I don’t think I will be going back to Metro anytime in the future as I have decided they are overrated. I will probably try something new next time we are in town instead of the regular Metro stop. It’s really…

  • June 8, 2026

    Nice little place with great food and service

  • June 5, 2026

    Food was great, the staff was very friendly, very busy place

  • June 4, 2026

    Friendly people and delicious food. Serving sizes were big at a fair price.

  • June 1, 2026

    I had the chicken Benedict. Chicken was very tender and juicy, the eggs poached perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was smooth. The nice lady gave me options like what style of hash browns and did I want them well done? Every one should ask you that, nothing worse than bland, colorless hash browns. I mean they are called browns not translucents. My wife enjoyed her traditional breakfast as well and the price is better than First Watch.

  • May 30, 2026

    Great place to eat! Groovy sounds! Food was down to earth! Food size was huge! Our waitress is like family and not afraid to show her kindness, thank u Sarah for ur service

  • May 25, 2026

    Everything was great!! Jaime really helped take the experience to the next level. Very knowledgeable and has a great personality.

  • May 25, 2026

    Very popular & crowded, which meant servers were stretched to the max. Our server was great & friendly. Food was excellent. We were 6 h had avocado toast with an egg, croissant French toast, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, protein plate, coffee special - a coconut blend & OJ. All was excellent. Over easy eggs were perfect & high compliments for biscuits & gravy & coffee.

  • May 24, 2026

    No wait on a Saturday! The banana pudding waffle was on point! The corned beef was a little too busy per my husband but otherwise always a great choice!

  • May 16, 2026

    Ordered, blinked and my breakfast arrived. Don’t skip on sitting at the counter for your visit!

  • May 11, 2026

    We had Shelbe as a waitress and she was fantastic, nice , friendly, had a smile the whole time we was there. Helped us with food choices. The teriyaki salmon plate that I had and shrimp and grits. My mother had both of them were fabulous.

  • May 9, 2026

    The food is great not expensive, with nice portions. Service is wonderful staff are friendly and helpful our server Gwen was not only friendly and outgoing but very attentive. Want great food at a reasonable price this is the place to go!

  • May 9, 2026

    In town for welcome to Rockville. Stopped by the diner for brunch and it was delicious. I got the breakfast plate but was able to customize it to fit my exact preferences, which included 2 eggs, sausage patties, a side of fruit and a biscuit and gravy instead of bread with a small up charge. Definitely would recommend!

  • May 4, 2026

    Really love everything about this place- the service. the food, the price, the atmosphere - it is all wonderful Our server Jamie is TOP-NOTCH!!!

  • May 1, 2026

    Nicole was great, my food delicious.

  • April 30, 2026

    Gwynth gave amazing service and was really fun to talk to. I ordered the Belgian waffle and it was just as amazing. Would come here again.

  • April 28, 2026

    Online ordering wasn't working. Told me items only available 12am-3pm. Went into location and was met by the amazing Jamie. Very personable! Great customer service. Happily took my order and seemed to actually care. Rare to find someone in hospitality that is thoughtful and friendly

Overall Score

72 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
8 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday
8 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday
8 AM to 8 PM
Thursday
8 AM to 8 PM
Friday
8 AM to 8 PM
Saturday
8 AM to 8 PM
Sunday
8 AM to 8 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. March 13, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. March 11, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Warning Issued

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  3. January 12, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  4. January 9, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
  5. July 21, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: March 13, 2026