Pete's Diner

My partner and I stopped by Pete’s shortly before eight in the morning. The staff was kind and the atmosphere had a unique diner feel. I got thai tea to drink and we shared the steak and egg plate with home fries and buttered toast. The thai tea was perfect, but the steak was thin and not good. The eggs, home fries, and toast were just fine. It is only marginally better than Waffle House and more pricey, so we will not be returning and only recommend for lack of a better option.

This is just another one of those diners around Washington that was just ok for me when I visited and I will tell you why....First off as soon as I sat down and was presented a menu the server immediately asked if I was ready to order. Now, I don't know if it is normal for these places to be giving the customers the bums rush, but it does seem a bit off-putting. Second, the food was decent. I ordered the blueberry pancakes along with a side of bacon. The bacon was a tad too salty for my taste, and the pancakes were not great, but not bad either. They tasted like they came from a box with just a few blueberries sprinkled on top. Third....what is up with having a cat walking around the restaurant while people are eating? It's definitely an issue there. Fourth, I got the check right after I took approximately three bites of my food. Like, really? What is the rush to push customers, especially new customers, out the door? Fifth, the restaurant itself, including the bathroom, needs a serious upgrade. Now, the menu itself isn't too bad, and a majority of the items are very inexpensive, with the exception of a cup of coffee. The waitstaff, in spite of being a bit pushy, was friendly. They do offer indoor and outdoor dining currently. As a person who eats out quite often and absolutely loves diner food, this place was a miss for me on many levels. Would I come here again the next time I visit Washington? Maybe....or maybe not.

I would give 10 stars but 5 is the most. Was seated quickly and order was taken immediately. I ordered a sausage egg and cheese sandwich. It was the most delicious sausage I’ve ever had. Food came out very fast. I saw someone with a milkshake so I decided to try one too. It was a very good handmade chocolate milkshake with ice cream and chocolate syrup. Everything is reasonably priced. I will be returning.

I love this spot! Solid local dive/diner with the usual breakfast specials, lunch or dinner options, or something fun like bulgogi or Thai tea if you’re not looking for the classics. The staff are super friendly and attentive, including Pete the cat, and they made sure I never ran out of coffee and was happy multiple times during my meal. I really enjoyed the chili, it had a nice kick to it, and my side of fries was really fresh and crispy. Prices are also super reasonable.