Citrus The Diner

I’m not from around here, just visiting. My wife has been having a difficult time finding some amazing biscuits & gravy. Well, I’m very pleased to report that her search is over. She LOVED her biscuits & gravy! I ordered the meat lovers omelet with potatoes and a side pancake. It was very good. Our server was very friendly and great! Come on out and support Citrus the Diner!

My husband and I came here for the first time today, and it’s our new favorite breakfast place! It looked really busy so we figured we’d pull in and try it, the wait was only about 20 minutes, you wait in your car and they text you. The menu is very well put together and everything sounded amazing. I started with the banana bread latte and it was one of the best lattes ever, it came with a cinnamon stick that added great flavor. For food I got the Heuvos Rancheros and it was better than any other I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to go back and try their whole menu. On top of amazing food, the service we incredibly friendly and fast.

I have recently retired to the Lake Norman and we go out for breakfast at least 5 times a week. I am always on the look out for the "BEST" breakfast in the Lake Norman area. Today we visited the Citrus Diner in Denver, NC. We defintley will be back. After a couple more visits, it may become my #1 breakfast spot in the Lake Norman area . Huevos Rancheros-- excellent. Chicken fried steak--- Perfect. Crisp bacon. Orange juice squeezed fresh on site. Large assortment of fruit drinks. Coffee was good, hot, regualrly refreshed. Plus, a GREAT server!

Warning - Rude "Management" and Double Dipping "Tips" when you place the order on their website... Placed an order online for breakfast as we currently are remodeling our kitchen and cant cook. After placing the order I noticed that the online system was asking/collecting a Tip along with Server Gratuity Fee. I just assumed it was a glitch and would resolve it at the restaurant - no biggie. WRONG... When I inquired I was immediately greeted with a condescending woman that would not let me even fully ask my question and interjected "now let me speak". 1st of all that is rude and not how you should speak to any customer especially in these times as you have many competitors literally across or down the street. Once I realized I was out almost $15.00 in server fees I just accepted it and wanted my food which was ready when I walked in. The "manager" ( don't feel she was the real manager hence the " 's) informed me that she would bring it right out. I saw it already packaged and already past the promised time so thought it was a COVID precaution so people aren't standing around. Well 12 min later annoyed I walk back in to find it still sitting in the same spot that it was when I left and I asked how much longer she sighed and handed it to me like it was so difficult. I don't understand how you can treat a customer like this... especially one that spent $58.78 on two breakfast meals ( sadly were very good so disappointing that their staff is this way), Prosecco, and a quart of OJ - which is $12.00 by the way (I'd skip next time - not worth the squeeze - literally lol)!!!

My wife really liked the decor and familiar feel of the diner. We tried the breakfast quesadilla and pineapple upside-down pancakes. Both were delicious as was the gravy biscuit I had as a side. Portions were generous. Price was reasonable considering we had leftovers. Waitress was quick with the refills and the food made it to our table surprisingly fast. The staff welcomed other customers who appeared to be regulars. All in all a very good first impression. Looking forward to returning and trying something different as the breakfast menu has a lot of tempting options.

What happened? This place was the go-to place for exceptional breakfast. My last two visits have been less than stellar. Most recent visit...they were out of their famous French toast. Arguably one of their most popular items. Last two visits, "we're out." I ordered a basic breakfast (eggs, liver mush and grits). My wife ordered an omelet and my daughter got a waffle. Livermush undercooked and sad excuse for grits. Wife's omelet was mediocre at best. Our bill was $48!! My coffee? $4.25!!! What?! Ordered coffee at an upscale restaurant few days later and it was $2. I get inflation, but $48 for a basic breakfast for three is outrageous. I like to give places a second chance, but at their prices I'm not willing to take the risk.