Best Diner in The West End, Richmond

Good Food. Large Portions. Small Prices.

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Shorty's Yorktown First Annual Trunk or Treat and Car Show

6500 George Washington Memorial Hwy A Yorktown, VA 23692 Saturday, October 31, 2026 3-6 PM Classic Car Show and Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Fun and Safe Halloween for all! Participants welcome at 12 PM, Trunk or Treaters 3 PM - 6 PM. Shorty's Yorktown will be open from 6 AM - 7 PM for fun eats and specials! Come see us and make our First Annual Truck or Treat Car Show a success!!

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Breakfast & Lunch Done Right

From timeless breakfast classics to hearty lunch favorites, Shorty’s Diner is your new go-to spot for comforting, delicious food. We look forward to serving you soon!

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Pancakes That Hang Off the Plate

Fluffy, oversized, and loaded with toppings. Our pancakes have been a reason people drive to Shorty's since day one.

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Breakfast & Lunch, Every Day

Let Us Cater Your Next Event!

Bring Shorty's home-style comfort food to your next event! We offer customizable breakfast and lunch spreads, hearty entrees, and classic sides. From office parties to family gatherings, we handle the delicious details.

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Proudly Serving 4 Locations

Williamsburg, Richmond, Yorktown, and St. Louis MO are soon to be known for the best burgers and Philly cheese, perfect for a meal after a visit to the breakfast Busch Gardens. Don’t forget to check out Shorty Diner, a local favorite, especially Shorty's Diner in Williamsburg VA and Shorty's in Yorktown, Virginia for a delightful dining experience.

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It's Not Fancy, It's Not Fat Free, it's Just the Way it Used to Be!

Gil Short built Shorty's Diner on a simple promise: good food, large portions, small prices. That promise hasn't changed since day one.

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This place is awesome. We stopped in on our way out of town at the crack of dawn and the service was great. Better was the food. Crazy good prices for the portion sizes. I got the Garbage plate and it was a huge amount of food, and they don't skimp on the meat like most breakfast places. The atmosphere is cool, the servers are super nice, and couldn't ask for any better on my plate. 10 out of 10 would recommend 👌

Bovice B.

Super fun place and atmosphere. The girls are so sweet! Food was great and survive was good. Sat at the bar and watched the morning rush. Recommend the breakfast sandwich. Pancakes were yummy! We sat at the bar, easy enough.

Kathryn H.

Joined recently for breakfast while in town. Everything was great. Service- staff were all friendly and attentive Food- reasonably priced and delicious Atmosphere- a great "diner" feel

John

Amazing food, amazing service, not to mention the food comes out quick. I had it recommended to me by a friend and 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone else in the area! Great diner!!

Ellie D.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for French Toast, Fruit Bowls, Monte Cristo, Chicken Parmesan, Potato Salad, Brunch, Coleslaw, Grilled Cheese, Biscuits Gravy, Chicken Sandwich, Breakfast Sandwich, Burritos, Chef Salad, Hot Dogs, Biscuits, Tuna Melt, Dessert, Salads, Coffee, Pancakes, Toast, BBQ, Eggs Benedict, Omelet, French Fries, Fries, Apple Pie, Tater Tots, Country Fried Steak, Hash Browns, Philly Cheesesteak, Key Lime Pie, Grits, Burgers, Chicken Salad, French Dip, Quesadillas, Corned Beef Hash, Benedict, Pie, Soup and Salad, Caesar Salad, Fruit Bowl, Pork Tenderloin, Fish Sandwich, Hot Chocolate, Chicken Biscuit, Breakfast, Eggs, Waffles, Sausage, Fried Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Grilled Chicken, Cinnamon Roll, Home Fries, Oatmeal, Soup, and Onion Rings

What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Richmond, Dumbarton, Crestview, Lakeside, Westham, Boudar, Sweet Briar Park, River Road Hills, Laurel, Ziontown, Glenbrook Hills, Roslyn Hills, Saint Josephs Villa, Three Chopt, Bryan Park, Yellow Tavern, Westbriar, Cloverland, Wedgewood, and Woodman Terrace.

Anything else?

We are also known for Family Friendly Restaurant