We’re guaranteed to become your new favorite breakfast spot!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, after all, so don’t waste it on cold cereal, soggy oatmeal, or a bruised banana. Make your breakfast count by coming to see us at Citrus the Diner. Our breakfast restaurant is a favorite here in the Denver, North Carolina area because of our fresh take on classics and approach to using as many unprocessed ingredients as possible for ultimate flavor.

Breakfast Restaurant in Denver, North Carolina

Our breakfast restaurant serves up everything from French toast and eggs to waffles, shrimp & grits, city ham, and more. Whether you’re a fan of the traditional stack of pancakes or you’re into trying something new, like one of our “scrambowlishes,” you won’t regret whatever you order.

Stop by our breakfast restaurant for a quick bite on your way into the office or for a leisurely brunch with friends and family. Either way, you’ll get delicious dishes served up exactly how you expect, but with the signature freshness and flavor we’re known for.

The best breakfast I have ever had.

“This was literally the best breakfast I have ever had. The eggs were fresh and perfect. The grits were amazing. Tasty bacon. And the fresh squeezed orange juice was incredible. Can't wait to go back!”

★★★★★ 22^th August 2018 Brian L.

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Benefits of Eating at Our Restaurant

Online ordering

Order your food online and pick it up from our restaurant when you’re in a rush.

Varied menu

We have tons of classic favorites with a unique twist on our menu, and every item features unprocessed, fresh, and wholesome ingredients.

Family-friendly atmosphere

Our diner’s atmosphere is fun, a little bit funky, and great for families.

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You can also order online from our breakfast restaurant and take it to-go! We’ll have your order ready when you arrive, so you can take your breakfast with you and get on with the rest of your day.

We’re ready to become your next favorite breakfast restaurant. Come visit us for breakfast today to start your day off right or place an online order if you’re in the middle of a busy morning.

At Citrus the Diner, our breakfast restaurant serves visitors from Lake Norman and Denver, North Carolina.

Why Choose Citrus the Diner?

Here at Citrus the Diner, we pack our dishes full of flavor, using fresh, “clean”, wholesome ingredients, ensuring that each mouthful will dance on your tongue and feed your soul! Our dining room and our menu are designed to wake up your senses with an upbeat “fresh, fun and funky” environment sure to put a smile on your face.

Find out why people love our restaurant.

Citrus is a cheerful little breakfast and lunch place. The coffee and food was delicious!

Michelle Fanning

17:03 22 Sep 23

Went on a recommendation from my wife's coworker. Loved it. Will definitely be coming back. Shame it was our wonderful server's last day, but I'm happy she is moving on to her career in makeup. Out door seating for 10 was available for us even though we didn't make a reservation(It's a small place, so don't always expect that.) I would definitely be willing to wait. Their menu is full of things we wanted to try. I got the chorizo burger. It was fantastic!

Jeremy Sweet

11:35 08 Sep 23

Went for lunch. Wide variety on the menu. Tried the jerk chicken wrap; more sweet than spicy but I ate it all.

Jae Snipes

16:11 24 Jul 23

We started off with a mimosa and Tennessee Mudd Coffee followed by the meat lover's omelette and the short stack with eggs and sausage. The drinks and food were absolutely delicious! They were very busy but several different waitresses checked in on us to make sure we were attended to in a timely manner. We'll definitely be back when in this area again!

tambi nida

14:57 21 Jul 23

Very good lunch. Reasonable but had turkey salad on croissant. One of the least pricey items.

Doug Bateman

20:02 08 Jul 23

Delicioso !

Vianney Torres

12:58 01 Jul 23

Fantastic little neighborhood Cafe Good energy atmosphere, upbeat staff, delicious menu options and better than average coffee.

Ron Osborn

15:48 25 Jun 23

2 times, all good.

DN Taylor

14:46 22 Jun 23

Food and the service are always great. Add to that a super friendly staff and you have a "recipe" for a great restaurant!

Bryan Beam

19:58 20 Jun 23

The food was very good and they have these big plastic dividers between tables, which I've never seen! Im immunocompromised so I felt very safe there

Jonnie Dempsey

11:24 20 Jun 23

I enjoy eating at Citrus the Diner. They have an excellent array of meals to choose from. I am fond of the Muddy Boots breakfast combo. Oftentimes, after eating breakfast at Citrus, I don't eat another meal until late in the afternoon.

Brian Byers

23:43 18 Jun 23

Excellent food and service!

Hilary Cotter

23:59 03 Jun 23

Ok, if you were looking for a reason to come dine at Citrus. Well buckle up buttercup because here is the review you’ve been waiting for. I have been to citrus for breakfast multiple times and each time is better than the last. If you are looking for fancy, pompous, or an overpriced breakfast then get to stepping cause you won’t find that here. The food is delicious, fresh, and exactly what you want from a southern breakfast place. The only thing I’m not a huge fan of are the grits, but as you know grits are up to interpretation. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. I do love their slushees, like just order it. Please don’t rob yourself of this delightful drink, my personal favorite is the watermelon but they’re all great. And hey, if you’re wanting to get loosey goosey at 9am get you some alcohol in there. Nobody worth being around will judge you. The omelettes are flavorful, the pancakes are the perfect level of fluffy and sweet but the star of the show (in my opinion) is anything served with their biscuits. Making biscuits is an art, and the chefs here are the Bob Ross of biscuit makers, blessing the world with happy fluffy biscuits. Another stand out here is the service. I don’t know what stick some of the negative reviewers had up their rear end but every server here is amazing, I do have my favorite and she knows who she is, but honestly everyone here is kind, attentive, and bring the right amount of sass to make your dining experience enjoyable. So if you made it this far, let me leave you with one word of advice. Go to Citrus for your next breakfast, you won’t be sorry.

Erika C

04:35 03 Jun 23

Staff was very nice and the foods were good.

geraldine allen

20:24 01 Jun 23

Hard to beat local Denver breakfast joint. Lots of options and all are great!

Rob

13:29 29 May 23

Love it! Haveus Rancherous and mimosa with fresh squeezed oj!

V Petri

17:39 26 May 23

Awesome food! The whole experience from start to finish was great. Our waitress Julie was so friendly and kind, her personality was refreshing. We will definitely be back!

Sara Blake

17:05 19 May 23

Great experience! We had about 20 people with our party. They had great service to take care of everyone. The food was delicious! The spot light for entrees were the chicken sandwich and the black and blue burger! Super good and large portions!

Perry Michaud

23:59 14 May 23

Easily the best breakfast I've ever had, with the freshest ingredients and a lot of flavor; especially that sausage gravy holy moly.

Captain Jaws

21:24 04 Apr 23

The best chicken fried steak I’ve had. Biscuits were enormous and fresh. Was seated quickly and served fast. Couldn’t ask for anything more will definitely return.

Kellen Matthiae

02:02 27 Mar 23

Eggs, home fries, crispy bacon, and sour dough toast topped off with fresh squeezed OJ. The best!!

Ken R

01:52 21 Mar 23

Cute place for breakfast or lunch. Fresh squeezed juice and food is fresh!

Karen Brown

18:46 17 Mar 23

Great food. Felt like I walked into a Long Island diner.

Jim Jubenville

17:08 25 Feb 23

Our absolute favorite breakfast place! Citrus never disappoints!

Michelle Kelley

00:15 11 Feb 23

01.22.23 Very friendly staff. Great food and service. I will return.

D C

19:56 22 Jan 23

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Breakfast Restaurant, Denver, NC

We’re guaranteed to become your new favorite breakfast spot!

The best breakfast I have ever had.

Order your breakfast now!

Benefits of Eating at Our Restaurant

Online ordering

Varied menu

Family-friendly atmosphere

Order your breakfast now!

Why Choose Citrus the Diner?

Find out why people love our restaurant.

Order your breakfast now!

We serve up breakfast dishes that are hard to forget.

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