Carnegie Diner & Café – 501 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA

Carnegie Diner & Café – 501 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Cheryl

   Washington DC9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great diner! Make sure you try! Food/service amazing!
   

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   Fred VIP

   Washington DC72 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fun and interesting place. Off to a great start, Very popular.
   

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   Susan

   Washington DC9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Large delicious portions with generous sides. Consider splitting a meal or ordering something where you can take home leftovers so as not to waste the delicious meal.
   

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   Maria

   Washington DC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a wonderful Easter brunch here. Food was good and dessert selections to die for!
   

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   Demetrius

   Washington DC5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Foods, staff, and ambience is awesome. This is one of the few restaurants that serve both tasty breakfast and non-breakfast food well.
   

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   Kristine VIP

   Washington DC42 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is an absolute gem! The service is top-notch—genuinely friendly, attentive, and welcoming from the moment you walk in. There’s such a great vibe here—cozy, lively, and full of heart. And the brunch? Out of this world. Every dish we tried was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. Whether you're a regular or just passing through, this diner feels like home. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates great food and warm, authentic service!
   

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   Lyda

   Washington DC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We came for a little birthday brunch and had a great time here. Had the steak and eggs and chicken and waffles. My steak was tender and juicy. My partner had the chicken and waffles and he said they were the best he ever had. I had a bite and I was amazed. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and the waffle was fresh and fluffy. They brought out a surprise dessert for the birthday that really solidified the experience for us. Everyone working came out to sing to the birthday boy and our server paired the strawberry dessert with the (strawberry) marg we ordered too. It was our first time at Carnegie, but I can’t wait to go back.
   

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   Charles

   Washington DC1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We love diners. Whenever we’re on the road, we look for local diners rather than major franchises. Carnegie Diner has been one of our favorite local “somewhat fancier” places and we hadn’t been disappointed until yesterday. This was the place where we always brought out-of-town visitors and everyone always liked the burgers, omelets and the pastrami Reuben sandwiches. The fries, especially when ordered as “well done”, were awesome – hot and crunchy to the last bite. Yesterday, we had a guest who was celebrating his birthday, so what better place to go than Carnegie Diner? We had reservations and it wasn’t as crowded as usual. We ordered our normal go-to dishes – Pastrami and Corned Beef Reubens, a burger and an omelet – finished off with a couple of slices of pie and cake. My Pastrami Reuben was cold, the Swiss cheese wasn’t melted and the rye a bit soggy. The fries, although well done and tasty, were luke warm – the temp where you quit eating the fries. Thinking it was just me, I didn’t say anything to the group. Back in the car, my wife said, the omelet would have been good if it had been hot and the hash browns were completely cold. That caused the others to chime in with “yes, my burger and fries weren’t hot either” and “the corned beef would have been really tasty if hot.” The cake and pie were very nice. This was a disappointing experience and, quite frankly, you should expect far more when you spend $40 a person at a diner. I’m not sure we’ll be back.
   

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   Carrie

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was fantastic! Desserts were just ok. Service was great.
   

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    Sarah

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Amazing food. Desserts look better than the taste. Would definitely return.
    

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