Monty's Penguin, nestled in Newport News, VA, embodies the charm of a traditional American diner. With its welcoming atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff, it quickly wins over both locals and visitors alike. Guests rave about the diverse menu, boasting classic options from country fried steak with gravy to delightful burgers, grilled cheese, and even corn dog nuggets. The prices are impressively affordable, making it a go-to spot for families, as noted by Amber Whitmer, who praised the generous servings and variety. Customers like Nathan Potter appreciate the quality of the simple dishes, particularly the perfectly cooked eggs paired with fresh sweet tea, invoking that nostalgic diner experience. Doug Hershberger highlights the efficiency and warmth of the service, making dining at Monty's Penguin not just a meal but a pleasant outing. Every review echoes enthusiasm, with repeat visits clearly on the horizon for many diners. With plates filled with comfort food and smiles all around, Monty's Penguin is more than just a restaurant; it is a community staple celebrating the joys of good food at unbeatable prices. Whether you're indulging in a decadent hot open face ribeye or cooling down with a sweet ice cream cone, Monty's promises satisfaction with every bite.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Quiet
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Monty's Penguin
Heather Capobianco
May 23,2025
The food was delicious, lots of choices, waitress friendly and attentive. I will definitely go there again!
Amber Whitmer
May 8,2025
This was a fantastic find for us on our trip to Newport News. Friendly, welcoming staff. Amazing food with amazing prices. Our big family had burgers, toasted hot dogs, grilled cheese, corn dog nuggets, cheese steak, fries, onion rings, and ice cream cones. Everything was great. Monty's Penguin gave us the perfect end to our day!
Madeline Eckler
May 5,2025
Decided to stop here with my boyfriend for dinner when we were in town. the staff was super nice, food was good, and the prices were great! We will be coming back when we're in the area, thanks!
Nathan Potter
Apr 20,2025
Simple but well cooked! I enjoyed every bite of my breakfast. Perfectly cooked eggs. Butter on the side so my toast wasn’t just a big greaseball like I seem to get everywhere else. Fresh sweet tea. I will go back !
Doug Hershberger
Apr 18,2025
The perfect traditional diner! Good food, quick, friendly service and the prices can't be beat! My wife and I get dinner here for less than 25 plus tip.
Doug Hershberger
Apr 7,2025
Not a flashy place but great for a quick bite or Wednesday spaghetti and man is it good! Their BBQ sandwiches are great, and the onion rings are amazing. The onion rings are cooked so well you can bite into them and not pull the onion out of the breading. Their ice cream cones, sundaes and banana splits are great!
Stephanie Reinelt
Mar 13,2025
First time trying this little dinor for breakfast, staff was nice and attentive. We got there right as it started getting packed but everyone was served quickly. We really enjoyed our food though the hashbrowns were a bit dry, the meal was overall good! We will most likely come back and dine again in the future!
Marc Araujo
Feb 14,2025
This is the kind of place the regulars go to. Nice place to sit and have a meal, with a diner feel.
Reviews For Monty's Penguin