Pete's Diner

"I expected an American diner and got into a Thai kinda restaurant serving American food. Food was ok but a good Chick Fill A is better for same price. I do not recommend except if you like that kind of food."

"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."

"Good coffee. Good food. Sausage patty was great. Side of fruit was high quality and substantial. Plus chill cat strolling about. Family run good people. What's not to like?"

"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."

"One of the only diners open for breakfast on a Monday morning. Prices were very reasonable. The friendly cat roams the restaurant and even has his own seat reserved at the bar. Food came out very quickly and was tasty. Hot coffee. Good spot for breakfast near Capital Hill."