It’s not perfect, but I still love the place. I have been a fan of Karen’s, now known as City Diner, for years now. Located near the corner of Strawberry and Broad, this cozy diner has become the regular spot for me and little marinara on our weekly morning out.
The people are what make it comfortable. When we visit, we recognize half the people in the restaurant as regulars. Our waitress, Suzie, already knows to make the chocolate milk for the little one. As she brings it over to the table, I often will discuss with her the finer points of NASCAR. The other waitress Yvonne is helping me culture the little one with the Irish vocabulary. Mike, the owner for almost 3 years, gives everyone a warm hello. Don’t be surprised to see Richmond celebrities like former NBA star Johnny Newman or Governor Tim Kaine come by for a quick bite to eat.
As for the food, it’s your standard breakfast fare. The hash brown potatoes are fresh, the sausage gravy is awesome, the link sausage is better than the patty sausage, and the scrapple is deep fried crispy. Mon-Fri , they have a breakfast special that gives you 2 eggs, 1 meat, side, and bread for $3.79. I’m a fan of the bologna, egg and cheese on toast or the breakfast club. It’s really hard to go wrong.
NOTE- The place only takes local checks and cash, but they do have an ATM in the building.
I won’t attempt to put this into the class or Millie’s or Black Sheep, but I will tell you that I am at City Diner many more times than those two combined. If you have your regular spot, stick with it. If you need a regular spot, City Diner may just well be that place.
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