Bob & Edith's Diner To Open Alexandria Location This Fall

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Bob & Edith's Diner, a family-based diner in Northern Virginia, will open an Old Town Alexandria location in fall 2021.

The diner will be opening at 1743 King Street, the site of the recently-closed Ernie's Original Crab House near the King Street Metro station. This will be the sixth Bob & Edith's Diner location; the others are located at Arlington's Columbia Pike, North Arlington, Crystal City, Springfield and Huntington.

The family-run business dates back to 1969 when husband and wife Robert (Bob) and Edith Bolton bought Gray’s Donut Dinette in Arlington and changed the name to Bob & Edith’s. Today, their son Greg Bolton owns Bob & Edith's Diner with his children Tammy Bolton and Chris Bolton, and they've expanded beyond the original two Arlington locations. The diner celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020.

"My dad became an integral part of the Arlington community when he opened our original location, and my family has continued that tradition as we’ve continued to expand the Bob & Edith’s Diner brand," said Greg Bolton, owner of Bob & Edith’s Diner, in a statement. "My family and dedicated staff are in our restaurants every day, and we can’t wait to become a part of the Old Town Alexandria community when we open our doors later this year."

At the Alexandria location, customers can expect the same all-day breakfast with bottomless hot coffee, as well as a lunch and dinner menu with sandwiches, salads, other entrées, and desserts like freshly baked pies and milkshakes. The diner locations are open 24 hours per day.

For more information, visit BobandEdithsDiner.com.