I travel with my job and am always looking for a good diner. This place delivered. They have a nice atmosphere, wide variety of dishes on the menu, and a friendly staff. I had a hard time choosing what I wanted because there was so much. Food was delicious without being "greasy spoon" like others in the area. The waitress was friendly and attentive. I will be going back. read more

Food was ok, but served mostly cold. There is no "atmosphere, but you don't eat at a diner for that. The kitchen was slow, we waited at least 30 minutes for scrambled eggs, toast and hash browns. Service was abysmal and slow. When we sat down and the server came over to take our drink order, we asked if we could place our food order, and her response was " that's what I am here for". Unnecessary response. A simple yes would have been enough. read more

J's Diner was wonderful! Bree our server was attentive, kind and anticipated all our needs. The food was delicious, fresh, homemade and just the right amount for a to go box! The ambiance was also pleasing, music at just the right level and all the staff were genuinely nice!! read more

We were traveling and needed a place to stop and eat. We found this spot that served both breakfast and lunch and decided to give it a try. I am happy to report, it was quite good. I went for a simple breakfast sandwich (bacon, egg, and cheese) and it hit the spot. It came with some home fries which were also good. I should also add the the atmosphere was nice. We took advantage of the warm weather and sat outside. Also, the service was really good. The whole staff was quite attentive to our needs. I will keep this place in mind should I travel in this direction again. read more

My food had a literal piece of plastic and i wasn't even offered to have it taken off just to have half remade. Service was terrible about this whole issue. read more

My boyfriend has raved about this place and explained the wait is out the door on weekends. My mom was in town and I was off weekdays so we popped in and were immediately sat. You can tell this place draws regulars, and even people from out of the way. A diverse breakfast menu has something for everyone, healthy eater to sweet tooth. The coffee is good, and of course most importantly bottomless. I ordered an omelette and was very pleased with the portion, and ingredients. My single gripe was when I asked for hot sauce and was provided salsa verde. I am ALL for house made salsa but, I do expect hot sauce and not salsa when I made that request. Room for improvement whether that be cholula or even a house made hot sauce. But I'll absolutely be back! read more

We've visited J's Diner twice now; once for breakfast and once for lunch. For a little place in a strip mall, J's has outdone themselves. Our waitress was brand new and we had her both times we visited. She was sweet and inexperienced, but she will get better. Breakfast is a little pricey, but the portions are big and it's not your usual breakfast offerings. The menu is varied and offers something for everyone whether it's a to-die-for latte, a traditional breakfast, muffins, pancakes, etc. Next time we go for breakfast, I'll be ordering the billionaire bacon, toast and some cheese and making my own little sandwich at the table! You certainly won't go away hungry, you'll be able to skip lunch and go straight to dinner ... in a few hours read more

See all

This was a really good breakfast spot! The service was good and we enjoyed both the coffee and crab hash that we tried. Definitely want to go back to this trendy looking spot! read more

J’s Diner - Crab hash - Diners Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

A playful vibe greets you at the door and continues into the menu! Indulgent, tasty, and fun! The staff is attentive and the coffee refreshes are just right. We will definitely be returning soon! read more

J’s Diner - Breakfast Brunch Burrito - Diners Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

See all

Three cockroaches fighting over a piece of food. Told manager and was brushed away. Will not be coming back.

I enjoy this neighborhood diner, it feels like I'm sitting in someone's cocina. The coffee is delicious. The food always appeals to my tastebuds and the service never disappoints. The atmosphere and ambiance is always calming and welcoming. read more

See all

Wow! Discovered this place on a whim this morning and we were blown away by it. Great service, awesome music (hits the millennial right in the heart), and the food is incredible. We got the donut holes, an omelet, the chicken and waffles, blueberry pancakes, and the fresh juices. The coffee is amazing too. The breakfast tacos looked so good we ordered them to go. New favorite place unlocked. read more

It seems this place is always buzzing! A good sign that the food and service is excellent. To this will agree. The omelets were not huge, but just right for a satisfying breakfast. Their eggs Benedict comes in a variety of choices... the eggs are done just right! Creamy and delicious. I saw someone's chicken and waffles which I know I'll have to get next time! If you like fresh squeezed orange juice they have it here! Service was friendly and efficient, though having one more server would be helpful IMHO. read more

We came here for breakfast on June 10 and we were disappointed with the service. We were seated at 1050 am, but fid not receive our food until 1140 am. The service person stated normally there are four cooks; however, they were only 2 cooks that day. My wife ordered the huevos rancheros trio. The food was cold. Plate was not even warm. I had the morning jump start and an English muffin. The morning jump start was good and I enjoyed it. The morning jumpstart comes with toast, layered with almond butter. However, I did not receive my toast until after I paid the bill when another server brought the almond butter toast to our table. To summarize, it took a long time to receive our food and when we did, the huevos rancheros trio dish was cold and I did not receive my almond butter toast until after we had paid the check. My last review merited 4 stars, however, with turnover of staff the quality of service and food has degraded. read more

J’s Diner - Chicken and waffles - Diners Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

Food and drinks are amazing, I had the vanilla Chai and Huevos Rancheros trío. Very delicious, friendly staff, and clean tables outside, great music. Everything was ruined by a check, the person took my card and charged my card someone' else's tab which was $60+ vs my $40+ meal, then tried to get me to sign my name under the other person's ticket. This became a huge issue for me, I went inside and they had voided out but still wanted me to pay the other ticket with a discount on it which was a few cents higher than my original ticket. This upsetted me further when I brought to their attention and they gave me a quarter as if few cents difference was my issue when it is the principle of doing the right thing, charge me for what I ate and charge it correctly. This place would have gotten 5 stars but their customer service needs immediate improvement from the cashier standpoint. read more

J’s Diner - Diners Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

I was there when they just refused a veteran and his service dog entry. It's the law the American disabled act allows dogs in any type of business under the service dog rules. The woman I guess she was the manager got very nasty with the gentleman and would not let his service dog in. I do not recommend this place and not only that their food was extra greasy I was there visiting family. And I'm glad I don't live there anymore because this place would not be utilized read more

Came here upon a recommendation- and WOW! Would not have tried it based on the outside. So glad we did! It's a gem of a place Our server was very friendly and sweet. We had vanilla chai topped with cinnamon & a latte to start. It might have been the best chai I've ever had! They were playing funky Christmas music- that matched the vibe. It looked like they had remodeled, or at least updated the decor recently. We will definitely come again - and highly recommend to anyone in the area. read more

See all

Been twice and loved it both times Chairs are a little uncomfortable bit otherwise the place is great read more

J's Diner Hagerstown Maryland 12/22/23 11:57am Walked into a crowded diner but was able to get seated immediately. The waitress also came pretty quick. Ordered the French toast deluxe . Food came out fairly quick considering the crowd. Eggs over medium- the whites were cooked a little too crispy but it was ok Sausage patties- not feeling the sausage at all. It taste fake. That's The only way I can describe it Fried potatoes with extra onions - very tasty French toast - although the bread is big, it's very light. So not so filling but still very good. Sweet tea - I did not care for the sweet tea and I sent it back and got a Diet Coke instead. But I also know I'm in Maryland and they're not known in the area and further up north for sweet tea so I'm not mad. read more

See all

This was an absolutely delightful place to have breakfast! Extensive menu with vegan options. I opted for the breakfast tacos while my husband ordered the breakfast burrito. Both were wonderful. The tacos had lightly crispy shells and were brimming with chorizo and fresh avocado. Homestyle potatoes on the side were flavorful. Huge portions! Friendly service, too. This place is a winner! read more

The side of bacon was disappointing... the stuffed French toast was tasty! My server was pleasant.... I had to send the potato bites back to the kitchen... read more

See all

Below average food in quality is subpar for the amount charged. Service field, targeted and distant, wow it was serviceable at best, there was nothing that was warm and welcoming. Too many local options that are more customer friendly and give you better value for your money. read more

Jayssssssssss diner well I came her with no buddies but instead my two parents. They can be kinda strict parents but are great parents they were strict when I was young but now I am a young adult so they aren't really strict with me anymore. I mean I might not always act like an adult but I do my best to make them proud. Eggs Benedict her are fire. I just kept it classic because that's how I role baby. Orange juice was expensive but looks good. I am not sure if I said this out loud or in my head but I said "sheesh, orange juice is expensive" read more

J’s Diner - Until next time with my parents. - Diners Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

I like when I get to write 5-star reviews because they're easy to write when things are done right. On our way home from Virginia, my crew was hungry, so I asked them to scope out some grub on yelp. J's diner came up as the highest rated restaurant in the area, and luckily was accessible from the next highway exit as we were driving. We exited the highway and drove for 8 minutes. Upon arrival, some folks were cleaning up their plates and leaving. We were seated immediately and we opted to sit outside, since the weather was perfect. Our waiter visited and gave us all iced water and menus. Looking at yelp and the menu, it was tough to choose what to eat because they were serving breakfast and lunch. I saw that many people recommended the hash, so I went ahead and requested the Mexican street hash, my daughter requested an acai bowl, my wife, a turkey club and fries, and my son, chicken tenders and fries. We were the only ones left in the restaurant, which was pretty cool. They were out of most of their fruit juices, but they did have some lemonade left, so I requested that. A short while later, the food was delivered. I tasted my daughter's acai bowl and it was great, with fresh fruit, sorbet, and granola. It wouldn't have been something I requested at this restaurant, however. My son's chicken tenders had a unique breading on them, but he liked them. The french fries were perfect - served piping hot and crunchy. My wife didn't say anything about her club sandwich, but it looked excellent and she ate every bit of it. My Mexican street hash looked amazing. It was piping hot and delicious. The hash was cooked to perfection - it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The dish was epic. I loved every bit of it. This was the best hash I've had anywhere. And the lemonade? Superbly different. The people making this food and drink have skills that are above most. That is why this restaurant gets five stars - the food was some of the best I've ever had and the service was fast and friendly. read more

See all

We were in town for the weekend and hankering for a tasty breakfast. J's hit all the right notes! I would definitely come back whenever I am in the area. Service is attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. Atmosphere is comfy-relaxed without being junky (a mistake other diners too often make). Love supporting locally-owned small businesses. Love that there are excellent vegan options. Vegan Huevos Rancheros ($14.99) are delicious! A crispy corn tortilla topped with mung bean eggs, refried beans, vegan cheddar, Pico de Gallo, and delightfully pickled onions (I skip the sauce). The wait to get in on a weekend morning can be quite long. Don't fret. Just join the waitlist online. read more

Ahhh... Mother's Day brunch: lots of food, lots of people, and lots of waiting (on the waitlist). My party was on a waitlist and we arrived at around noon. We were seated quickly and also served quickly. Our waitress was amazing. I have tried a variety of things here and they're usually pretty yummy. I really like their Snow White latte. My partner devoured his crab hash and other people in my party were satisfied. My stuffed strawberry french toast was tasty, but I was disappointed because it wasn't the same as what was advertised/described. It didn't have dulce de lèche or whipped cream. I think it had the infused espresso vanilla cream, but I couldn't taste it. Running out of ingredients is understandable, especially because it was Mother's Day, but I expected the diner to have no issue with this considering they're really popular and have done Mother's Day brunch before. read more

J’s Diner - Stuffed Strawberry French Toast - Diners Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

See all

Visiting family so I looked up breakfast restaurants ose by and this place was the first one to pop up. After suggesting it to family was told thw place is good, so that was the ultimate go ahead. Got to the Diner and it was a 25 min wait (that was no problem). The problems started once we was seated. Sat down about 10:15am and didn't receive our food til about 11am My aunt and I ordered lattes and they came out 10mins apart. That was stroke number one. I ordered the Snow White Latte (coconut and vanilla), it tasted like a regular basic Latte. It had no Coconut flavor. I ordered the Birria Eggs Benny and the it came out cold. The poached egg was cooked perfectly but cold and the meat was lukewarm as if my food was just sitting there waiting to be brung out to the table. I also ordered the Millionaire Bacon and that was the best thing I ate. Don't get me wrong the food looked so good, they even have a video screen showing the foods and we tempted to order more lol. There were people seated after we was and they were served before us and left before us. This was a very disappointing experience. I'm here visiting family and wanted to try a new place and it turned out to be a mistake. My aunt went to talk with someone about the issues and the buswoman kept coming at her saying she delivered our food. Yes you delivered it but you delivered it cold. read more

J’s Diner - Birria Benny - Diners Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

I had a great late afternoon lunch. The Reuben was superb and had layered flavors. The server was very nice. Trendy diner? Well, it is clean and airy and seems traditional to me. They are very kind to older people as I observed service. read more

I didn't even take pictures this time. This will be my last visit. Service is really poor. I can't figure out what it is- it looks like plenty of servers for such a small joint, but it is busy all the time - and they always look overwhelmed. We stood at the entrance for about five minutes as staff circled around us - no one even bothered to say, we will be right with you or the like. And when asking for a table for two, the hostess did not greet us - (I know I sound like a Karen- but service is in the small details, too) m. After being seated, it took about 15 minutes after being seated for any water or drink orders. Just like our last visit. I think if the food was good- I could overlook those things. The food twas overall- disappointing. I think their menu is pretty unique and has so much to offer- from açaí bowls to eggs Benedict to pancake flights! My daughter ordered the chicken pesto panini and it was good. And of course I ordered the fresh squeezed orange juice - it's so refreshing - even at $6 for a goblet- it's worth it. I ordered the pineapple upside down pancakes and the only "down" About them was - a let down! They were raw inside and the pineapple was hard? Like not ripe at all? I took two bites and gave up - then ate some of my daughter's panini bc our server did not come back to check on us for another twenty minutes. They did take the pancakes off the bill and our server was very apologetic (the food was obviously not her fault). It was just an overall poor experience and I rarely say this. read more

J’s Diner - Fresh squeezed orange juice - Diners Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

See all

We went to J's this morning for breakfast. Usually we get lucky and owner is at the diner when we eat there and the services is EXCELLENT.... When he's not there it's a shit show. Here is the run down of what our experience was: Server took our order and we ordered the following: Millionaires bacon, cheese potato bites, Florentine Benny and make your own omelette. After almost 15 mins I asked if our apps are coming out prior to our meal? She said she will check. Meanwhile I was sitting at a table where I could see the kitchen and saw that my husbands Florentine Benny was up and sitting in the window getting cold. She then brings the apps out while my husbands order still sat in the window. After another 5 mins or so I asked is that my husbands benny sitting there and she said let me check. Another 5 mins goes by while they discuss who knows what and another server finally brings out our food. My husbands breakfast was lukewarm at best. My omelette was hot but potatoes were cold. I never received my dip for my potato bits, I didn't receive my toast, no refills on coffee or water. In the meantime, 2 people next to us were waiting over 20 mins for their check. Another table was waiting on their food too, and a new table with 3 ppl got up and walked out because the service sucked. When the manager came over I explained all this to her and asked her to comp my husband meal ($15.99). She explained that the server was new and still learning which I said, then you should have people helping her. She said I understand and I'll take care of it. In addition to this, the manager, was in the back where the food comes out and never did ONE THING to help the server get food out the tables. The manager brought the check and gave me a 20% discount on the $15.99 entree. I brought the check back to her and said you only took 20% off the $15.99 she said she talked to the owner and this all they could do. I asked to have owner called so I could speak to him directly. He said he was sorry and all he could do was the 20% off the the $15.99 entree. SORRY.....you need to retrain people and I can tell you from the number of times I've been in there that "manager" is not new. She did nothing to ensure your customers are getting good service. They couldn't even tell be to my face that they could only do 20% off the $15.99 entree, they just dropped the check and went along their business. When I waited tables, and food came out, we were told to bring it to the table even if it wasn't our table. Your training of people needs a lot of work. Your compensation to customers need a lot of work. Either that or your need to be there to ensure service is being met. With customers there is no Jay's diner. If you don't fix what's wrong you'll keep loosing customers. read more

Customer Service is subpar at best. We got coffee then decided to get breakfast. I brought my coffee and was going to order more coffee. Never been to a place where I was told I can't bring outside water or coffee in; especially if I was still ordering drinks from establishment because I know that's how they make money.... Okay, lower the check total and as result tip total cus now I'm just ordering water... Also ordered pancakes and got a sign when I asked for butter read more

Best breakfast place I've had in the area! Located in cute outdoor plaza sits this trendy diner on the corner. Tons of parking, indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was kind and helpful. The food came out fast and tasting very fresh. The inside is a bit tight but is great for going solo or with a group of friends. Did I mention the prices......! Amazing! I've spend way more money at places with smaller portions and lower quality. The menu has a lot of amazing options. I wish we could have gotten more but I left my legging at home and wore my skinny jeans. Lolol. I highly recommend checking this place out. We will be visiting again. read more

See all

Food is always good. Service is usually friendly. Tables are a little close together, chairs are not comfortable.

First time here and it was great! Came in for breakfast and everything was delicious. Super friendly staff and a nice vibe. Definitely worth checking out. I'll be back for sure! read more

One of the best mom & pop breakfast places we have eaten in a while. Fresh press juices, vegan options, and the food came out hot and fresh cooked. Great customer service (even with a full place). I would suggest big parties call in to help with seating but we were a party of 5 and didn't have a big wait. read more

Everything was mostly great. I had the Mexican Sweet Corn and my boyfriend had the breakfast tacos which seem to be popular. The guacamole on my dish was brown on one side and fresh underneath. I found that unappealing in presentation. Also, the cinnamon roll tasted like dense, dry cakes. Sadly, it was probably one of the worst I've had. The service was great though and I love to support local businesses. read more

J’s Diner - Diners Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

The Best Creamed Chip beef ever . I could pour that gravy on everything . Musbands French toast was awesome . Big portions . If I am ever in the area will go back . Server was awesome . Clean and bright read more

J’s Diner - Diners Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

A surprisingly wonderful experience. The service was exceptional and the food was really good.

I've been to this diner a lot with my boyfriend, and have enjoyed it every time, expect for this morning. Someone needs to check with the staff, Tuesday morning. According to the waitress, they were out of creamer, our meals came out 10 minutes apart, and we had to wait 15 minutes to get our debit card back. The waitress accidentally charged us $493.00, but not on the debit card according to her. I still have no idea why it took 15 minutes to get our debit card back if we were not charged that amount on the card. I hope it's not because we politely requested to sit by a window instead of in-front of the cashier where the hosted tried to seat us first -sorry. The place was empty, and there was plenty of seats. Bees apparently were flying around the outdoor seating, which was why the hostess didn't offer it to us, so beware lol. read more

I have never had a bad experience at J's diner. classic and modern dishes offered. Staff always attentive and friendly. I had peach cobbler pancakes and Mexican corn hash. shared with a friend. sweet and savor....amazing! read more