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Smith Street Diner

438 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401-2104
336-379-8666
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Ranked #16 of 535 restaurants in Greensboro
Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We found the diner to be, well, like an old diner; however, the food was great and the staff very friendly. This was our 2nd visit and the food has been very good both times. I would highly recommend it, but don't order two biscuits unless you've been fasting for over a week. They are enormous.

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Greensboro, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Having lived in Greensboro for years, I don't know why I haven't heard much about Smith Street Diner until recently. But after hearing good things, I took a chance on bringing out of town guests one Saturday morning for breakfast. YUM! I have been missing out. I have been back twice. It is a nice little diner and the staff... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

A friend recommended this place to us as it was near our hotel. We were glad we tried it. Was very busy as it was a Saturday morning. They do ask you wait outside if the Returaunt is full which is a bit of the pain but you will be happy you did. Prices were very reasonable and portions are... More

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Summerfield, NC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

a typical southern diner decor. We went on a Friday night so very few people (the restaurant is located downtown). We both had a meat and two vegtables, all very very good, and oh my the biscuits are as big as both of my fists! Very good service

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

Kudos to Smith Street diner! We stopped in for brunch during a weekend getaway to Greensboro. We were very pleasantly pleased with the menu selection, prices and mostly the taste of the food. Service was quick and food was delicious and hot! We love small diners and you guys are perfect! THANK YOU!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013 via mobile

I can't travel down South and not get a biscuit and gravy at least once (OK, to keep my cardiologist happy JUST once). Smith Street Diner delivered my fix fast, hot, and tasty. Nothing here us fancy, just good food, friendly service, and biscuits as big as your head.

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Great local diner with fantastic service. We ate here three days in a row while attending the ACC basketball tournament. I had the homemade corned beef hash, homemade prime rib hash, and their best burger. All three items were great. The biscuits are huge and the servers are extremely friendly.

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Gibsonville, NC
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

My husband and I had heard great things about this little place, and decided to go for breakfast one morning. I am not sure if it was that we came in for a late breakfast or it was just an off day, but we were really disappointed. The biscuits were a huge draw to our trip and what we were... More

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Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Have had many things on the menu but I always come back to my old stand by of a country ham sandwich and we share some potato pancakes. The potato pancakes come with sour cream and apple sauce. They are amazing. Good prices and a good meal (and a dum dum lollipop when you leave) no way to beat that!

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Loveland, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

I am prejudice. Yep, I admit it. Having grown up working in high school and college at a Greek-owned pancake house, I felt the only place you could get a REALLY good breakfast was at a diner or restaurant owned by Greeks. I like a good bowl of grits, real butter and every now and then splurge and have a... More

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