Bob & Edith's Diner - Columbia Pike
Classic diner fare, homemade biscuits, steak-and-eggs, and milkshakes
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These D.C. Diners Are (Really, Truly) Actual Diners
"After 50 years of service, Virginians are still staunchly loyal to Bob & Edith’s. Highlights include the steak-and-eggs special or homemade biscuits with sausage gravy. Two other Arlington locales join a pair in Alexandria and one more in Springfield." - Tierney Plumb, Tim Ebner
24-Hour Restaurants Around D.C. - Eater DC
"This homegrown chain with outposts sprinkled throughout Northern Virginia features breakfast favorites (biscuits with sausage gravy, country-fried steak and eggs, western omelettes), grill fare (patty melts, half-smokes, steak and cheese subs), and classic comfort foods (fried chicken, meatloaf, pork chops with mashed potatoes). Need something sweet? Try chocolate chip pancakes, pecan waffles, or any of the rotating desserts in the display case." - Eater Staff
13 Hearty Half-Smokes Around D.C.
"This 24-hour Northern Virginia diner now has six locations and is primed for a big expansion. It offers half-smokes as a breakfast meat alongside pancakes or fried eggs or in between a bun for a filling lunch or dinner." - Eater Staff
Where to Grab an Essential Breakfast To Go Around D.C.
"Bob & Edith’s stayed open 24 hours a day before COVID-19. Now, this old-school diner still operates between the generous hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with takeout breakfast available all day. Expect standard two-egg breakfasts with meat and the usual sides, plus hot cakes and omelets." - Lisa Ruland, Gabe Hiatt, Tierney Plumb
Where to Sip Indulgent Milkshakes Around D.C.
"Need a milkshake at 3 a.m.? Head to Bob & Edith’s Diner, open 24 hours (as any proper diner should be). The best shakes come with the mixing tin on the side, and that is how Bob & Edith's serves their chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, cherry, blueberry, and coffee milkshakes." - Lisa Ruland