My family and I are big fans of Metro diner. It is a chain, so don't go in thinking it's a local thing - the décor is made to be retro, which we really like, but the positives to a chain restaurant are very much in play here... (I recognize there can be negatives to chains, but Metro hasn't showed those to negatives to us yet)! They're based out of Jacksonville FL and we've been to a number of their restaurants (including Vegas) and we can always rely on the staple items we enjoy for breakfast. My "mini" almost always gets the special pancake offering (cinnamon roll pancakes - O-M-G)! Hubs changes it up and rarely gets something that disappoints and I stick with the tried & true avocado toast with a side of egg-whites. I know, it sounds uber healthy and not filling enough, but trust me, the avocado toast is hardly wimpy and the bread is hearty! The Louisiana hot sauce is a great addition to any egg dish but it's spicier than Texas Pete or Tobasco, so be ready for some heat if you use it.... Overall, we're regulars and hope this place opens another location in Charlotte soon.