?Got the Picante bowl, home fries and the fruity pebbles french toast. The bowl Couldn't complain about a single thing. The picante bowl was large, nicely proportioned with the ingredients. Our server Veronica was excellent. She was sharp and thorough with everything she did and even though it was busy and she apologized a few times for the wait for the food (which still wasn't extremely long) we told her it was Well worth it and we'll be back. To the whole staff and owner, Great job!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deyon Johnson
Truly A Blast from the Past at Van Dorn Street Diner!Stepping into Van Dorn Street Diner is like taking a delightful journey back to the fabulous 1950s, complete with all the era's charm and a dash of modern hospitality. The staff here isn't just energetic; they're genuinely kind and go out of their way to make every visit special. Their prompt and courteous service beautifully complements the quiet, quaint ambiance, offering all the perks of a classic diner with the luxury feel of a high-end restaurant.The food? Absolutely delicious! Everything from the well-seasoned steak and eggs to the savory home fries and crisp white toast was cooked to perfection. The sausage and gravy was a standout, rich and flavorful with just the right amount of kick. Even the side sausage was notably zesty, leaving us eager for our next bite.What's more, despite the upscale feel, the prices are diner-friendly, which means great value without compromising on quality or experience. The food came out quickly too, adding to the overall excellent impression.We can’t wait to return to Van Dorn Street Diner. It’s a gem that perfectly captures the spirit of the '50s while delivering a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience today. Highly recommended for a taste of nostalgia along with some truly yummy dishes!Kid-friendliness: Great selection for kiddos
Great local spot with incredible service! Perfect for brunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
A Adams
We had the nicest waitress! The food was delicious and plentiful. We got pancakes (chocolate chip and blueberry), eggs (scrambled and over medium), ham, bacon, and hash browns. Everything was delicious! Oh! And coffee, which was better than most diner coffee - a bit more full-bodied, stronger, but not by a ton. Definitely recommend! My over-medium eggs were perfect. The bacon and hashbrowns were definitely crispy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Vanessa Amaya
Delicious food, fast service and great customer service!! Will be back for sure !!
Tiana Massey
A clean cute establishment with great waffles and omelettes. My only complaint was the hash browns and home fries were
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Mr. T
Menu items listed are mediocre to deceptive at best. This is a clean little diner with so much more potential. Unfortunately, the basic comfort food on the menu is terrible. I have tried many different items on their menu over several months now. The basic food that you would expect from a diner like meatloaf and a tuna melt are disappointingly disgusting. The meatloaf “to go” consisted of generous slabs of mystery meat that could double as door stops and were so full of fillers and bread crumbs that it tasted more like compacted sawdust and nothing like ground beef or mom’s meatloaf. The accompanying mashed potatoes were below average in taste and the mixed vegetables were just as disappointing. Their burgers are pretty bad and fries are often soggy. The gyro was okay. The breakfast burrito is pretty good but there’s no way to see what is in it or to mod the order when trying to put an order online. The tuna melt is just a plain $15 lie (see picture). A scoop of tuna salad and LETTUCE between two slices of bread. A $15 tuna fish sandwich!! How is that a tuna melt?! The service from the front staff is hit or miss with attentiveness and friendliness. The dining room is clean and nicely decorated, but the diner experience ends their. The cooks just dont care about the food that they put out and they obviously dont understand the American history behind diners or how to follow simple basic American recipes. It’s obvious they’ve never seen or tasted authentic diner food nor do they care to. I’ve never seen the place even halfway full and it’s sad because the location alone has great potential.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Ogun Tosin
This diner is consistent with their food and service. The diner is very clean and Not too crowded. It’s a great place to eat quality food at a reasonable price. I find myself going back time after time with friends and family. Definitely my top breakfasts/ brunch place. I love their French Toast every single
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg and Bacon Strip, Sausage, French Toast Combo
Mark Madison
This is a 50's theme diner and we've been several times during our trips to Alexandria. The food is great, the service is excellent and there's a really friendly vibe to the whole scene.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Luis Joya
Exactly what I think of when I want a diner and the staff is friendly.
Yes, it is small and noisy but the food and service were very good for a diner. The menu is extensive so that there is something for everyone. Prices are reasonable for today's economy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amy
Friendly. Quick service. Good food. The fruity pebbles French toast was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claude Harriott
Great place to have brunch with my daughters.Good food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fyle Cabagnot
Decent food. Prompt
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries, Veggie Omelet
Roberta Stukes
What a great experience, great food, great atmosphere, excellent service Adelson made our experience outstanding. Definitely coming back.
?Got the Picante bowl, home fries and the fruity pebbles french toast. The bowl Couldn't complain about a single thing. The picante bowl was large, nicely proportioned with the ingredients. Our server Veronica was excellent. She was sharp and thorough with everything she did and even though it was busy and she apologized a few times for the wait for the food (which still wasn't extremely long) we told her it was Well worth it and we'll be back. To the whole staff and owner, Great job!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly A Blast from the Past at Van Dorn Street Diner!Stepping into Van Dorn Street Diner is like taking a delightful journey back to the fabulous 1950s, complete with all the era's charm and a dash of modern hospitality. The staff here isn't just energetic; they're genuinely kind and go out of their way to make every visit special. Their prompt and courteous service beautifully complements the quiet, quaint ambiance, offering all the perks of a classic diner with the luxury feel of a high-end restaurant.The food? Absolutely delicious! Everything from the well-seasoned steak and eggs to the savory home fries and crisp white toast was cooked to perfection. The sausage and gravy was a standout, rich and flavorful with just the right amount of kick. Even the side sausage was notably zesty, leaving us eager for our next bite.What's more, despite the upscale feel, the prices are diner-friendly, which means great value without compromising on quality or experience. The food came out quickly too, adding to the overall excellent impression.We can’t wait to return to Van Dorn Street Diner. It’s a gem that perfectly captures the spirit of the '50s while delivering a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience today. Highly recommended for a taste of nostalgia along with some truly yummy dishes!Kid-friendliness: Great selection for kiddos
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scrambled Eggs, Gravy, Steak, Sausage, Hash Browns
Great local spot with incredible service! Perfect for brunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had the nicest waitress! The food was delicious and plentiful. We got pancakes (chocolate chip and blueberry), eggs (scrambled and over medium), ham, bacon, and hash browns. Everything was delicious! Oh! And coffee, which was better than most diner coffee - a bit more full-bodied, stronger, but not by a ton. Definitely recommend! My over-medium eggs were perfect. The bacon and hashbrowns were definitely crispy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Delicious food, fast service and great customer service!! Will be back for sure !!
A clean cute establishment with great waffles and omelettes. My only complaint was the hash browns and home fries were
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Menu items listed are mediocre to deceptive at best. This is a clean little diner with so much more potential. Unfortunately, the basic comfort food on the menu is terrible. I have tried many different items on their menu over several months now. The basic food that you would expect from a diner like meatloaf and a tuna melt are disappointingly disgusting. The meatloaf “to go” consisted of generous slabs of mystery meat that could double as door stops and were so full of fillers and bread crumbs that it tasted more like compacted sawdust and nothing like ground beef or mom’s meatloaf. The accompanying mashed potatoes were below average in taste and the mixed vegetables were just as disappointing. Their burgers are pretty bad and fries are often soggy. The gyro was okay. The breakfast burrito is pretty good but there’s no way to see what is in it or to mod the order when trying to put an order online. The tuna melt is just a plain $15 lie (see picture). A scoop of tuna salad and LETTUCE between two slices of bread. A $15 tuna fish sandwich!! How is that a tuna melt?! The service from the front staff is hit or miss with attentiveness and friendliness. The dining room is clean and nicely decorated, but the diner experience ends their. The cooks just dont care about the food that they put out and they obviously dont understand the American history behind diners or how to follow simple basic American recipes. It’s obvious they’ve never seen or tasted authentic diner food nor do they care to. I’ve never seen the place even halfway full and it’s sad because the location alone has great potential.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
This diner is consistent with their food and service. The diner is very clean and Not too crowded. It’s a great place to eat quality food at a reasonable price. I find myself going back time after time with friends and family. Definitely my top breakfasts/ brunch place. I love their French Toast every single
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg and Bacon Strip, Sausage, French Toast Combo
This is a 50's theme diner and we've been several times during our trips to Alexandria. The food is great, the service is excellent and there's a really friendly vibe to the whole scene.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Exactly what I think of when I want a diner and the staff is friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Yes, it is small and noisy but the food and service were very good for a diner. The menu is extensive so that there is something for everyone. Prices are reasonable for today's economy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Friendly. Quick service. Good food. The fruity pebbles French toast was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to have brunch with my daughters.Good food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent food. Prompt
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries, Veggie Omelet
What a great experience, great food, great atmosphere, excellent service Adelson made our experience outstanding. Definitely coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5