Van Dorn Diner

About

Diners

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4.0 stars

Location

Adress: 281 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304

Phone: (703) 566-2866

Work Hours

Mon7:00 am-10:00 pm
Tue7:00 am-10:00 pm
Wed7:00 am-10:00 pm
Thu7:00 am-10:00 pm
Fri7:00 am-10:00 pm
Sat7:00 am-10:00 pm
Sun7:00 am-9:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
  • tv
    Has TV
    No
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Richard Eckhart

    star star star star star 5 June 2026

    This is the hands down best diner in Virginia or DC area! No alcohol.. just absolutley delicious food cooked to perfection, staff that knows your name, and it a price that won't break your wallet. We feel like family here... Name one restaurant where you can name almost all of the people who work there... We can with Van Dorn Diner. Thank you for always taking the best care of us. We love you! Rich & Jake

  • gordon hanks

    star star star_border star_border star_border 18 May 2026

    have been here frequently--have never had good service for breakfast yet--took 1.5 hrs for last visit. yet, i keep trying. have done dinner/supper twice with no problems. the latest supper was a Ruben which had just the right proportions of ingredients. the chicken fried steak was ok but the mashed potatoes were lumpy. really wanted a go to place for brunch--guess i haven't found it yet

  • Steve Giroux

    star star star star star 17 May 2026

    Great 50's styled diner, with excellent staff and service. Lilly is awesome. Maybe you too will gain her as your server too!

  • Jason Ward

    star star star star star 15 May 2026

    It's a pretty good place. It's fairly cheap for the food, the coffee is good, and the staff are just absolutely the best. From the manager on down. So kind, so warm, so friendly and so welcoming they really make the whole joint worth stopping in for. Do yourself a favor, stop in and enjoy a cup of coffee and the atmosphere. It's lovely and enjoyable 😁

  • Erkk S

    star star star star star 9 May 2026

    My fiance and I found this place a couple weeks back, exploring the area for places to eat, since we're moving in, right around the corner.. The first time we went, I got the French toast, and she got the tuna melt.. Both, fantastic! Tasted great, and hefty portions! The 2nd time we went, I got the country fried steak with a Belgian waffle, and she got the biscuits and sausage gravy. While my country fried steak wasn't the greatest, it was still good, and the waffle was delicious! Her biscuits and sausage gravy were excellent! I highly recommend this place. Small and more personable. Doesn't seem like it gets super busy either, which is a plus

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