Silver Diner

Great food, the Triple Pickled Chicken Sandwich was packed full of flavor, our children enjoyed the grilled cheese and Mac and cheese with a side of fresh fruit. My only complaint was that they charged 3.29 for a cup of regular coffee. It had an awesome environment! Our waitress was kind and attentive. Will definitely be coming back.

This diner is a breakfast lover’s dream! The omelettes were absolutely fantastic—fluffy, packed with fresh ingredients, and cooked to perfection. The rest of the breakfast menu didn’t disappoint either. The service was friendly and fast, and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere made it a great spot to start the day. Whether you’re craving classic breakfast dishes or a hearty omelette, this diner is the place to go. I can’t wait to come back for more!

Zuri was amazing! My groom and I came in for breakfast on the morning of our wedding, and she took exceptional care of us, without even knowing it was a special occasion (we didn’t mention it until we were leaving). Her warmth and attentiveness made the experience feel truly personal. The Blue Plate Specials were delicious as always, and the food arrived quickly and hot. A perfect start to our big day!

Finding a restaurant in the DMV with solid plant-based options for a toddler is no small feat, but Silver Diner has been our go-to after my son’s basketball practice. The only issue? No plant-based options on the kids’ menu—unless you count dessert. I’d love to pay kid prices for my kid’s meal, but every time I try to order the oat milk protein pancakes from the kids’ menu, it comes out wrong. So now? I just order from the regular menu and keep it moving. Parking & Seating Parking is super easy since it’s located in a town center—no need to circle for a spot. The quoted wait time was 10-15 minutes, but we were seated closer to 10. Service & Drinks Our server greeted us and handed out menus, but when I initially asked for water, she only brought it for my partner and me—not my son. I assumed “water for the table” meant everyone, but lesson learned! For drinks, we ordered: • Watermelon Cucumber Lemonade – refreshing and flavorful! • Mocha Cold Brew – smooth, but our receipt later revealed a billing issue (more on that below). • Kids’ Oat Milk – ordered after I realized my son’s water never came. Food Breakdown • Apple Pie Stuffed French Toast (Bae’s Order) – He enjoyed it but wished the apples were softer. He had to go get syrup himself since our server was by the expo window. • Bacon Bleu Burger with Fries (My Order) – Decent, but nothing mind-blowing. The fries tasted fresh but weren’t the warmest. • Oat Milk Protein Pancakes with Just Egg (Kid’s Order) – My toddler actually ate half of the pancakes and all his Just Egg, which is basically a win in toddler dining! The Bill & Final Thoughts Our subtotal was $71.23, but with taxes and tip, it came to $89.76. Later, I realized our server never removed the original coffee my boyfriend ordered before switching to a mocha cold brew. Not a dealbreaker, but definitely a note for next time. Will I return? Yes. The food is solid, and finding something a toddler actually likes is a win. But service can be hit or miss depending on the server, so I go in with realistic expectations. ⭐️ Overall Rating: 3.5/5 • ✅ Great plant-based options (just not on the kids’ menu) • ✅ Easy parking & usually a short wait • ❌ Service is inconsistent • ❌ Warm, not hot, fries & billing mistake Pro Tip: If you’re ordering plant-based for a kid, just go straight to the regular menu and don’t mention it’s for a toddler. Trust me.

Breakfast food was mediocre. You can tell the bread was not fresh. Coffee was not that great. Service was extremely slow for a non packed restaurant. Ambiance is nice. Plenty of parking inside the lot.

Food was delicious. Our server Astrid was polite and kind. Good & filling breakfast.

Great food, atmosphere is a bit on the loud side, I understand the diner setting but there are times when we all are basically shouting across the table. Great servers, very welcoming and informative. Are all our food because it was great. The yogurt and fruit is a large serving our server was gracious to allow the cooks to separate it into two servings.

The food was good. Our waiter, Ashley provided us with wonderful service! I will be coming back here.