This is one of my favorite places! Good old-fashioned American breakfast food! We've eaten here multiple times. This time I went for the country fried steak and gravy, scrambled eggs, and grits. So good! Crystal had corned beef hash and eggs, also fantastic. Grinders is always busy. Our service ran a little long but the staff was hustling so we weren't upset. They have lunch options too but we always go for breakfast because it is always so good. Prices are affordable and appropriate. read more

If you are looking for fancy you are in the wrong place. This place is a great place to go for good 'ole home cookin. I have come here a few times and it is always pretty full. Plenty of working folks ready to have local favorites. Every time I have come I have not been disappointed. Good food and reasonable prices. I love their fried okra! Daily specials are always on the menu. This time I got the chicken fired steak. It was worth the wait which was unusually long this last visit. They are very up on technology and have gone almost paperless so that is a plus! You too will enjoy this hidden eatery. Don't let the strip mall location stop you! read more

Eat here about once a week and I've never had a complaint or had to send anything back. Great staff & great food

My mother, who is currently battling cancer, asked me to bring her livers with onions and grits for lunch one weekday and I told her that it would be unlikely that I would be able to find it, but boy was I wrong! I called grinders and they quickly advised me that they could make it for her in minutes. She was so surprised when I showed up to her home with her requested meal and she said that it was delicious! I'm grateful to be able to find a place that helped me fulfill even the smallest of wishes for her in this final stage of life! read more

Amazing food, service, and ambiance!!!! I will definitely eat here again and again!!! Highly satisfied!!!!

Been a while since I checked into Grinder's. Atmosphere and food pretty much as I remembered, bit the iconic chalkboards have been replaced by flat screen monitors. read more

Grinder's American Diner - No more chalkboards. Welcome to the electronic age - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

So we go there usually every other Sunday. I thought the shirts they had on were cute. My husband went upfront and asked the girl could he buy one and she said sure. She asked for the money upfront so that they could order it. We paid for it and hubby called back(they said he would call us back when the shirts came in, we never got the call from HARRY) The next time we came in we asked about it.they said they had to wait for HARRY to come in and find them. My husband called today and talked to the elusive HARRY And he said the shirts one and we owe them $12. My husband told him we already paid and HARRY said "no proof of payment, tough luck!" Well guess what HARRY? We have been loyal patrons and we've always tipped very well.I hope losing some loyal customers was worth it and including all of our friends and family that come in as well. So you can keep your shirt and your greasy food. read more

Amazing food. Amazing service. Perfect hole in the wall that delivers every time. Everything is full of flavor.

Waited an hour for our food and it never came. We were told after 30 minutes that it was coming out next but guess what nothing. People who cane in after us were served but like us several people got tired of waiting and got up and walked out. When we got there at 1 pm it was about 3/4 full but when we walked out at 2 pm it was almost empty. Won't go back again which is ashamed because I have eaten here several times and like their food. Plenty of staff working so I don't know what the problem was. read more

Food was delicious. We had breakfast. I had country breakfast and he had the omelette. Homefries are yummy get them with everything. The staff is friendly. This is definitely a local spot. The older crowd was most of their customers. read more

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The food is very good and prices are very fair. Very similar to diners in the tri state area.

Our server, Kim, was very energetic- like she drank the pot of coffee. We decided to try this on a Thursday at 9 am for breakfast and there was a good amount of people to make it full without a waiting list. Food is good! Bacon is great! Fast service! Affordable! read more

Grinder's American Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Love the food and love the above and beyond service I receive. Terry always goes above and beyond to make sure my meal is amazing as I am a very picky customer. She is an asset to your company. Thanks for being amazing. read more

Environment is home style, packed I went around 9:15am. You seat yourself. Some staff aren't the warmest of people but Meghann is awesome!! The food was great and she also took some extra time to help me decide on a meal this was my first time here food is great great vibes for the most part. Food was great!! read more

Grinder's American Diner - Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I've eaten at Grinders what seems like a hundred times inside at a table but this is the first time I've ever got something to go! I ordered a sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich on white bread but what I found when I got to work was a dry cold sandwich with no cheese or butter and an egg that was supposed to be over-easy but was so overcooked that the yokes were completely gone! Not what I've come to expect from this place. Very disappointing! Eating in is way to go for sure. read more

Grinder's American Diner - Supposed to be a Sausage Egg and Cheese Sandwich on white! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Ooooooohhhhh how breakfast is my favorite meal of the day...! I just didn't even want to leave Grinder's after one taste of their sausage gravy....(drooool!!) The chicken fried steak here is just absolutely incredible! Good batter and a nice thickness make this breakfast dish a real winner for sure. The pepper gravy over the steak is fantabulus as well!! Even though this place was packed our server was helpful, friendly and was able to refresh my coffee multiple times. I love this! - AND, I LOVE their freshly ground coffee here as well. I have no idea what roast they are using but the coffee was tremendous! There is some sort of wonderful flavor voo-doo going on with the pancakes here as well. Absolutely crazy-delish!! I simply must come back here and try some of the hearty southern lunch items and here...meatloaf, liver and onions, etc. THIS is my kind of place to eat 5 stars!!! read more

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Server not wearing mask correctly. Eventually took her mask off to answer a question and was plainly offended when asked to put it back on. Food was decent. They don't have butter, only margarine. Won't be back soon. read more

What a find! Just had the chicken fried steak and eggs and it was delicious. The homefries were homemade and were seasoned nicely. Sat at the bar and the service was spot on. Sweet tea was brewed perfectly and the locals were very friendly. The nice lady beside me picked up my tab also!! I was told the lunch is great but it would be hard to beat the breakfast. I'll give it a try soon though. read more

Grinder's American Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Nice little diner, super busy! Typical diner food, basic breakfast food and sandwiches. Super clean, staff wears masks if anyone is concerned. I love their cheeseburger omelette! read more

My sister and I had lunch here and the staff was just amazing! They were welcoming and extremely sweet the food was also delicious. I love that we found this place because there are not many food spots in Jax that we actually like. Don't hesitate to come here it's the best!! read more

I love this place. Totally informal and unapologetic. It's busy and it's a seat yourself at any available table...don't worry, the staff is quick to clean off the table. It's a place I'm comfortable going straight to after the gym or when I'm motivated to look cute for breakfast. Food is great for the price. Staff is entertaining and good. Even crowded, the service is quick and it doesn't feel like you will starve waiting on your food. The only thing that bothers me, is the side orders of bacon is only 3 pieces. Make a small 2 or a 4 one. I normally get the Texas French toast and slit the bacon side but it's hard to split 3 pieces.. read more

Legit breakfast spot. Nothing like "omg wow" but it's what you'd expect from a typical, good, diner. Friendly service, reasonable prices, and big portions. Can't go wrong! read more

Grinder's American Diner - Omelette with American cheese, spinach, bacon, peppers and onions with crispy home fries and toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Food was just okay..... Got a omelette but really nothing stuffed inside just egg; however I give the waitress five stars Claudia very nice lady. Restaurant was clean and had decent environment. read more

Grinder's American Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Grinders has been around for a long time. Its because they offer good diner food at a decent price. As many times as we have eaten there, we have yet to have a bad meal. Service is prompt and to the point, making most hungry souls happy. We settle on the same old grind when we dine. Two eggs any style, meat, potatoes, toast or biscuit. That meal is filling, great to start your day with. Their omelets are huge and equally satisfying when your looking for more. It is one of our favorite places for breakfast that feels homey and down to earth. The coffee is so also great. A special blend just for the diner. They also have Belgian waffles that hit that hole in your stomach when your hungry. We want places like this to last. Good food, good service, and the price is right. It isn't magic.. Its common sense!!! 96% chance you will enjoy your meal. read more

The folks were nice but obviously ready to close up. My server made no recommendations when I let her know it was my first time and after she served our food, did not return until I was finished eating. I was so excited to find a place with fried green tomatoes only to taste them and be unimpressed. I was still going to give it a 3star because my tuna melt was very good. Tasty bread, flavorful tuna, healthy sized portion. Even my daughters skimpy portion of frozen and twice heated fries was not going to deter me from giving then the benefit of the doubt. It fell apart when I tasted my watered down, barely sweet tea and one of the two tiny, bone dry chicken tenders on my little girl's plate. I LITERALLY spit it out, it was so dry and bland! Very disappointed! All that said, I might try it one more time when they aren't trying to close to see if I can get a fresh breakfast out of the place. read more

Grinder's American Diner - Kids plate chicken fingers and French fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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One of my happy places is a classic All-American diner. I've been in Jacksonville for 15 years and only discovered Grinders today. The atmosphere was friendly and the food is amazing. I'll definitely be back. read more

Very good meal. We loved the service and the feel of the place. Like other reviews it's not dressy and fancy, we were heading to Hanna Park and were very comfortable in beach attire. read more

Grinder's American Diner - Ambiance and a random kid Ribeye & Eggs Chicken Fried Chicken & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Waitress forgot to ring in certain food items as well as having to ask for mustard like 3 times. Ordered apple cobbler at the end because there's a sign on the wall that says 3.49. They charged me 4.99 and when I asked them to change it they said they won't because prices are subject to change. I understand prices change, but if you at the current moment have it listed as 3.49, you need to honor that price. However since the server didn't want to even ask her manager about it, I just took it out of the tip. I'm in the service industry, and if my restaurant had a discrepancy like that, I'd talk to my manager to honor it. Not just flat out say No and that Our prices are subject to change. That's a Bad business practice. We ordered it because of the sign saying it was cheap as 3.49. In the end what we even received wasn't even worth 4.99. It was a half filled cup n doesn't even look appetizing. read more

Grinder's American Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Good burgers but the waiters didn't have time to be nice when I asked them something also read more

Grinder's American Diner - Burger was pretty good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Hard to beat their breakfast anywhere. The Same Old Grind or the Eggs Benedict are faves here. Oh and the fried green tomatoes! Can't forget those. Everything is great to be honest. Been a loyal patron for at least 20 years. Try it. You'll love it. July 2018 - been there a few dozen more times since last review. Once again... awesome plus had one of my faves - Sherry as my waitress. read more

Food was GREAT! Staff super responsive, but be prepared for a wait to get a table and then about 30 mins for food. They are quick, but it takes time for food to be made from scratch. Its worth the wait people! Will DEF be back read more

We stopped in here for a quick bite. I had seen fantastic reviews and always drive by so we were curious. Definitely worth it. Service was quick and food was great. read more

Anytime I come here (or to any diner) no matter what time it is, I have to have a cup of caw-fee. I'm an avid diner cawfee lover and will always get some fresh brewed steaming goodness while I browse the menu. During the rush hour (11-1) the servers tend to be a little moody. When I had asked about getting a table cleaned and it being big enough for 5 people I was brushed off and told to sit anywhere because we basically seat ourselves. Luckily, a bus boy quickly redeemed my visit by asking a couple to move from their booth (which I apologized to them for) and he moved a small table and a chair to the booth and wiped it clean without any issue. He was so polite! I ordered the breakfast because I saw corned beef hash on the menu. Duh, I got to get that! My boyfriend had a hamburger, well done with lettuce on it (gasp - he is a picky eater) and seasoned fries. The rest of our party had the fried shrimp, chicken fried chicken with gravy, and the chopped steak. Fried okra, collard greens, cornbread, corn and hushpuppies. My eggs were perfectly cooked meaning they were scrambled and not runny or wet. My corned beef hash was crispy (she did ask if I wanted it that way) and my home fries were crispy, too. I'm not a huge fan of the big chunks of potatoes, but I must say they were cooked really well. Nice and crispy on the outside as if they were fried but they're not exactly my thing. Maybe I'll get the fries next time. I also had the biscuits and gravy and that was pretty good. My gravy was thick but not warm enough for my liking and my biscuit was kinda eh, but still edible. I ate it, but I probably won't order that again. Overall, I would come back because I love diners and this is conveniently located across from my job and right where I do my laundry and my nails. I will just keep tasting different dishes here and there and figure out what is good to me and what isn't. Definitely come out and try the food for yourself because everyone is different and the service from our server (not the lady from the beginning of my review) was very sweet, attentive and definitely taking care of us considering how busy it was. Just remember when they are busy you might have to remind them to refill your cup if they haven't already. Happy Eating! read more

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My husband and I were looking for somewhere new for lunch near his work when we decided to try Grinder's. I'd been here with some friends when I was in high school for breakfast, but didn't really remember much. It turned out to be a great lunch spot when you're in the mood for American/diner style fare. Be prepared to be a little skeptical. It looks straight out of a dusty tiny one horse town... just that it is in the middle of Regency. Still, once you get in there, it's a charming place. We shared the turkey burger [$6], the BLT [$4.99], and the cheese fries [small order for $2.50] and it was plenty of food for the two of us. The service was extremely fast and very personal, and the food was plain [in a good way] and tasty. We didn't see the sign on the table until after we ordered, but they also do a daily lunch special [$5.95] with things like hoppin' john and sausage [yum yum]! I kind of regretted playing it so safe as they do have a pretty large menu with lots of homestyle dishes [liver and onions anyone?]. They also have a big selection of veggies you can get steamed as sides for your meal, pretty neat. While the menu is a little heavy on your grandfather's favorite meals, there's plenty of variety for everyone and we'll definitely be back. read more

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I've been coming here for a good 20 years or more. They never disappoint. I moved about an hour away last year so I haven't been in way too long. No fear, same great food and fantastic service. Today I had the pleasure of having April as my server. She was attentive, professional, about perfect. For food had a grinder and some of their addictive fried green tomatoes. It's just like I remembered. Awesome! read more

For a small hometown café experience, this was the perfect choice. Had a bacon cheeseburger for breakfast :-) I would definitely come back if in the area. read more

Grinder's American Diner - This bacon cheeseburger was outstanding! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Love this place... Food is great... Actually love the servers more.. Terri and Meghan are my favorites... We come in everyday for breakfast... If they leave so do we... read more

This place is clean, simple and fast. All the classic finds on a diner's menu, has open seating and friendly service. I wanted to get away from the overcrowded scene of the beach and get a late sunday american breakfast somewhere and am happy to have found Grinders. This place is a gem in a strip mall off atlantic blvd. The bathrooms were clean, too...an easily forgotten detail to an overall experience. Thanks, Grinders! read more

Great breakfast spot. The staff was friendly and attentive. Good food. Went on a Sunday morning. It was busy but we were able to sit at the bar right away. We had an omelette and pancakes. Very tasty and fresh. read more

If I could give it zero stars I would. Came in the 1st Time ever eating there and there wasn't a warm welcome and when the waitress approached us they were rude and had no hospitality what so ever. When we finally sat down at a table our waitress was rude and while she served our drinks she slammed a dirty cup of milk down and we asked her something and she completely ignored us. We walked out that place I was not about to spend my money in that place. Disrespectful!!!!! read more