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    AJ's Diner

    4.6 (44 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Raena L.

    Breakfast stop from Ohio back to Indy, just 3 mi s. off exit 165a in Richmond. Cute little diner. About half a dozen counter stools and booths. I got my food to go since I had my dog in the car. Took about 15 min, but was brought out to me with a "thank you, my pleasure" nice service. I got the ham egg and cheese on an English muffin, and a small biscuits and gravy. Seems like I've been ordering these a lot at places lately! Food was plentiful. Muffin was just a tad scorched but not enough that I cared. Tons of ham on the sandwich. I would love to try this with bacon! Biscuits and gravy were also tasty. #yum #ReviewsByRL #NewToMePlace

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    Marley W.

    Stopped here yesterday morning for a quick breakfast with a friend on a trip to Ohio. We stopped here because it had four stars on yelp! Those 4 stars were well deserved! The restaurant was busy enough that we sat at the counter. We were greeted immediately and we were able to order very quickly. The veggie omelette we shared was absolutely perfect made fresh and just enough. We both prefer dry toast without butter and it was delivered exactly as we asked and the Ryebread it was toasted was hot & tasty! When traveling this way again will probably stop here again

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    Jamie W.

    Aj's has everything my Ron Swanson-of-a-husband loves: simplicity, no-frills, diner coffee, and breakfast foods. It's a seat yourself kinda diner, pick a stool at their bar or a booth. Menus are simple, prices are affordable, and food is cooked to order and fast. We enjoyed a Saturday morning breakfast: Ham & cheese omelet with wheat toast and biscuits & gravy. Add a large OJ and bottomless black coffee and you're looking at less than $15 for two. The waitresses are friendly and the food is hot. Carry out available, as I saw a lot of carry-out orders being picked up. Customers were courteous of wearing masks when coming and going.

    Simple delicious omelette with locally sourced ingredients
    Mathew M.

    I love these locally-owned neighborhood diners! AJ's is that with friendly good service and a "seat yourself" atmosphere and a dining counter. The food was fresh and tasty, the people seemed to know each other. Small town America at its best. Recommend. Still has gum ball machine for kids.

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    Victoria H.

    This is a little obscure breakfast/brunch diner. And it is the perfect spot for both!! I've been trying to find a good breakfast spot in this area and this is it! The pancakes are spot on and the BLTs are yummy! The pancakes are a decent size nice and fluffy with a tender texture. If you are in the area and are looking for somewhere good for breakfast you need to try it out. You won't leave displeased. The service is fast and friendly! Now I want to mention the restaurant is self is small but you shouldn't have to wait too long however. And a tip for hash brown fans they aren't listed under the sides on the menu but you can have them just ask.

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    Gerri C.

    Stopped in for a late breakfast at AJ's. It's a no frills, old time diner with charming brick walls and old time photographs throughout. We had tasty omelets (lots of fillings) that came with nice chewy rye bread and English muffins. Thoroughly enjoyable experience.

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    2 months ago

    Great food, great service. Small "hole in the wall" but totally worth it! Would drop back in if ever in the area!

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    4 months ago

    Great quick and cheap breakfast. No fancy fluffy stuff just good old breakfast. Omelettes, biscuits and gravy, eggs, toast, bacon

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    7 months ago

    This is the reincarnation of PauLee's but with more space. Best diner in Richmond. I've always been a fan of their biscuits and gravy.

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    7 months ago

    The food is delicious and the employees are very friendly and nice. I had a blt and it was made just right.

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    4 years ago

    Great little diner! Fresh ingredients and nice staff! Perfect for breakfast or lunch.

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    4 years ago

    Great little hole in those wall diner but don't let that fool you . Great food and good service

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    7 years ago

    Nice little diner great food e everyone was really friendly will go back next time I'm in town

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    7 years ago

    Delicious pork tenderloin sandwich, pancakes and sausage gravy. Awesome service.

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    6 years ago

    Previous owners served delicious food, but the current owners provide bad service and worse food. Everything is prepackaged and over priced.

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    9 years ago

    Had breakfast there today. I had the veggie omelet and French toast. It was excellent. Very friendly people. Will go back.

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    6 years ago

    With all the stress today our meal at Main Street was absolutely amazing even though it was take out made our day great food great people

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    4.4(17 reviews)
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    I finally had to stop in this place to see for myself why this small restaurant next to a gas…read morestation was receiving 5 Star reviews. I went in at lunchtime, and it was very busy. Definitely a popular place. I noticed many construction workers but also several families with kids. The menu was fairly simple: burgers, sandwiches, burritos, chili, salad. Customers line up at the counter to place their orders. There were several cheese options for the sandwiches and burritos. There was an extensive breakfast menu. I would probably return for breakfast, but I wasn't overly impressed with the burrito I ordered for lunch. When I ordered a burrito, and was asked what I wanted on the burrito I started with asking for beans and rice. That request earned a rather puzzled look from the employee, and he said they didn't have beans. I guess I had just assumed that if they had burritos on the menu they would have beans and rice to put in them. So I just requested cheese and chopped tomatoes, lettuce, black olives, salsa, and chipotle sauce. The burrito was fine. The food quality was average to slightly below average. For example, an employee opened a large bag of shredded lettuce in front of me and dumped it into the bin. I'm guessing other ingredients were prepackaged and pre prepped. Employees were friendly and obviously this place is a local favorite. Prices are very reasonable. I would give it another try for breakfast but wouldn't order another burrito.

    My low carb/ pre-diabetic folks: this place is for you. They make their own "cloud" bread which is…read morelow carb, you just have to request it. I found this out after I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with no bun. My burger was cooked perfectly, bacon crisp and they let you choose your toppings like subway. It shares a location with Shell. There is sometimes a line at lunch, but it moves quickly. They serve up a great breakfast, so they offer breakfast sandwiches or lunch on the cloud bread. I have also called ahead and they have had an omelette waiting for me when I got there at the drive-through window which was fabulous, it is right off of the interstate so you could totally call ahead and this could be a super quick stop.

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