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Zachery Hursey
3 days ago
Over-easy eggs, grits, bacon, toast.. trashcans.. its an experience and it is one I highly recommend. While we only ate breakfast, the service was great, the food was delicious, and my coffee cup stayed full.
This is a very popular, family friendly restaurant. The owner, Shorty, is extremely friendly, and checks on everyone when he's there. The servers are warm and personable. The food is tasty, affordable and exactly what you'd expect from a diner. Overall, I'd recommend this spot to everyone.
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Gerald Adams
Oct 3, 2026
I've become a regular almost and staff know me by name as well as my basic 3 orders. The food has always been good since my first visit but the main reason I come back ( 2-4 times weekly ) the great service and heartwarming friendly customer service. THANK YOU all for making my day on every visit.
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Kelly Vernon (krushed_4life)
Sep 27, 2026
Today was our first time visiting. They have a diverse menu with plenty of options. Their service was outstanding. I had country fried steak that melted in my mouth, grits, scrambled eggs and a biscuit. I wasn't a huge fan of the gravy, but everything else was wonderful. My husband had a sampler, but he was not impressed with his breakfast. We agreed to try other offerings next time and hopefully my husband will be happier with his next meal.
Shorty’s Diner in Williamsburg — Friday morning breakfast!
What a fantastic breakfast experience! I ordered the Shorty’s Classic Sampler — 2 large eggs over medium, crispy bacon, a sausage patty, a slice of Virginia ham, and 1 large buttermilk pancake, served with shredded hash browns. I also got an orange juice.
The service was outstanding! From the moment we walked in, the staff was friendly, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely helpful. Our service was quick without ever feeling rushed, and the staff made sure everything was right. It’s refreshing to visit a restaurant where the team clearly takes pride in taking care of their customers. Great service like this is a big reason people come back!
The food came out fast, hot, and fresh, and everything was cooked perfectly. The pancake was absolutely HUGE — bigger than my face! (photo attached) The eggs were just right, the bacon and sausage were delicious, and the hash browns were excellent.
From the excellent service to the amazing food, everything was spot-on. This is exactly what a great diner experience should be.
Highly recommend Shorty’s Diner if you’re in Williamsburg and looking for a delicious breakfast with top-notch service. We’ll definitely be back!