It was a combination of my last chance to go to a restaurant before this huge snowstorm was about to hit and seeing the many pleas from the local businesses to encourage us to eat downtown since business was on the decline due to the weather. the economy and the post- covid blues. It was also a chance to catch up with Ron and Victoria who I have not had a chance to see for a while. They recommended Jake's Diner downtown, a couple of blocks down from Victoria's studio. Sounded like a plan to me, so I hopped in my car and headed to meet them down on South Elm Street. I am glad we went because there were not many people in the restaurant at all and by the time we left after lunch we were the only ones. I know they appreciated the business, We were promptly seated and the waitress was very helpful and provided excellent service Ron went with breakfast and had eggs and waffles and bacon and Victoria went with a lunch themed hamburger and onion rings. I decided to go Victoria's route and ordered a a hamburger with blue cheese and an order of fries with a diet Coke. Everything came promptly and was tasty. I must say, considering how expensive things are today, I found their prices to be pretty moderate. Plenty of refills on coffee and diet Coke without even having to ask. I liked that! The food was good, the company was wonderful and it's nice to have a breakfast/lunch spot like that downtown. I hope I caught Jake's Diner at an odd time and a pre storm panic because they certainly deserve patrons and to stay alive in downtown Greensboro. They offered us a nice meal at a good price. I even found parking right around the corner! Check them out!! read more

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I was in the area pretty early running errands and hadn't been inside this location yet and decided to stop. I have dined at the Wendover location but this one is closer. This space has a bar area and of course a dining area for couples and groups as well. Once you enter there is a sign that encourages you to seat yourself. It only took a moment for a staff member to greet me at the bar once I selected a seat. I placed an order to-go and enjoyed the Christmas decorations and vibes throughout. I enjoyed sitting at the bar, dangling my feet and taking in the place. I also greeted a few diners enjoying their meals. There were even fire place sounds playing in the background, which put me in the holiday spirit! It was a nice and calm morning. The stools at the bar seemed to give enough space to enjoy a meal without being crowded. From what I could see, they do offer a limited selection of alcoholic beverages. I ordered a breakfast of grits, scrambled eggs, turkey sausage and a biscuit. Within a few minutes, I was given my items and set to go. I don't live far and the meal was still warm when I got home and the packaging was organized. They added napkins and plastic silverware in the bag, as well as butter. The grits didn't have any salt or extras so I added my own along with butter and that did the trick. I appreciate the consistency of the grits and the eggs were scrambled nicely. Happy that they had the option for turkey sausage. It was tasty. I'd say this was a quick and budget friendly breakfast choice. read more

Jakes Diner - Downtown - Early morning stop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Jake's never disappoints! My breakfast is always cooked the way I like, comes out hot and fresh, & the staff are always very friendly. I'm always fortunate to find a parking spot nearby and it's large enough to find seating inside no matter how busy they are. Coffee always flows and the place is kept clean. Price is decent by comparison of other breakfast spots nearby where the portions don't match the cost so this will remain one of my preferred options. read more

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This is by far my favorite Jake's in the area. It's a newly opened spot in Downtown, and it's surely welcomed. A special thank you for being opened on the 4th of July. That breakfast chow down after the Freedom Run was AMAZING. Also, there's now two heavyweights within walking distance in opposite sides of downtown. Awesome! Their ambiance is perfect and it managed to exceed their sister locations in that regard. Excellent service during my visit. All the food was what I expected from prior visits, but it seemed slightly better. I'm glad I got breakfast here that day. I loved their huge Belgian waffle and standard breakfast offerings. Classic French toast was good too. Eggs, check. Hash browns, check. Breakfast Links, check. Breakfast Chorizo, pass. Coffee, check. My one complaint was the chorizo. It seemed lacking in quality and taste. It was still decent but not the best from local places. Overall, I can see this spot being in my future rotation. read more

Nice addition to downtown - another Jake's Diner! The service is warm and friendly. The food is solid and consistent, and the diner vibe downtown is cute. Hard to find if you aren't paying attention. Parking is street or a paid lot or garage. Great specials and it won't break the bank. Recommended. read more

The downtown location of Jake's Diner is the latest iteration of this area-wide basic diner chain. It moved into a spot that has never really had much in it, maybe a lawyer's office or similar. Generally, it's a place you could easily miss just driving by. But they do serve the kind of food you'd expect to find in your typical American diner, breakfast all-day, simple sandwiches, burgers, etc. When the downtown location opened, I assumed they would be open late to serve some of the late night munchies crowd, but that is not the case. They are open until 8pm, even on Friday or Saturday night. We came in because we needed a downtown breakfast place, and Chez Genese across the street had a long wait, which is typical for them. This is definitely very different quality food, but we knew that, we didn't expect something amazing. We were sat right away, which was great, however our service throughout was not good. The waitress seemed overwhelmed, but the restaurant was staffed appropriately. We saw her wasting a lot of time talking, and even when she would walk by us, did not often look our way. At one point, I helped myself to my own tea refill. The food we got was basic. It all needed some kind of seasoning, and I don't think it's unfair to say that most of it was pre-prepared other than eggs and pancakes. It would be nice if there were some kind of signature item that could distinguish itself, but I don't think that's the goal here. It's simply a place to get fed. All told, there are much better options around. If we didn't need the convenience of it being downtown, we probably would go elsewhere. read more

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I have no clue why I am the only person sitting here eating breakfast, but I am. Prices are awesome, menu is varied, my waitress is efficient and friendly and the kitchen had my breakfast out in under 5 minutes. I don't know what it's like if it's ever busy, but 5 minutes is pretty quick. So if you're ever poking around on South Elm Street in downtown Greensboro, give this place some love!! read more

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Place was absolutely awesome. Food was incredible, the waitress was the BEST! We tipped her very well. We drove down to NC from Maine, this was a unplanned stop, but we loved it. Waitress also explained Grits to my daughter who tried for the first time. What a great place!! Ambiance, food, service A+, Highly recommend! read more

This was our first time to the downtown location. Typical diner feel - no bells and whistles - serving basic breakfast staples. Not sure if it's what we ordered this time but we thought the food was better here than at the one on battleground. We got omelets - the Philly steak and veggie ". We also got an order of french toast - delicious! Our service was exceptional and breakfast hit the spot. My only real gripe is there is no fresh fruit. read more

Jakes Diner - Downtown - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Oh my goodness! We were in Greensboro for college graduation. My grandson suggested going to Jake's on Friday. What a great dining experience! I had the Fish Fry Special. Flounder was cooked to perfection. There were 6 of us including a toddler. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The prices are unbelievabl. So if you don't know now you know. This place is a hidden treasure. Go get your piece of the reward. I hope your experience wI'll be as good as ours. Will be back the next time I travel to Greensboro. read more

Inexpensive and tasty diner food. Jake's is a chain and this location is new to Greensboro. I think it fills a huge need because the late night bar crowd needs easy access to affordable food nearby. A downside is that the parking is extremely limited and it is paid parking. We went at 2pm on a Saturday and it was pretty dead. Service was quick and friendly. I opted for a breakfast plate with eggs, bacon, a biscuit, and home fries. The home fries were a substitution. They layout substitution surcharges very clearly on the menu. The bacon was good quality and the biscuit was flaky. The cooked my eggs perfectly, but the egg quality seemed pretty average (not farm fresh or particularly tasty). The home fries were nice! Overall, I liked my meal here. Having a Greensboro Jake's location is a welcome addition to the downtown scene in my book! read more

Jakes Diner - Downtown - Breakfast plate- with bacon and a home fries substitute - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

I had no idea this was here in the city. I frequent this street and area a lot but I guess I am typically on the opposite side of the street. Despite the name it actually is industrial modern feel inside. Service was great and all the food we ordered was prepared well. We got the basics eggs bacon grits toast pancakes. The cakes were not the type I enjoy but I don't like big cakes. read more

I hate having to go downtown because of parking, but I was excited to try this Jake's Diner. It wasn't busy and we had a party of 6. Our server was really nice and took her time answering any questions we had. The water tasted a little funny, but the food was good. It didn't take long to get our food even though we had more than 2-3 people. I haven't been to a Jake's in a while, but this one does have a diner feel. I saw that they do Bingo on Tuesdays, so I'm definitely excited to go play one week! read more

Jake's Dinner downtown was such an unexpected surprise! We were looking for a 1:30 pm late lunch and so many of our favorite brunch restaurants were closing at 2pm. We saw Jake's diner was open and gave it a try. I haven't been to any Jake's location in 10 yrs. We were so impressed by the decor! This location was super hip and updated! Not a diner vibe at all until we got to the menu. It is the classic diner menu with everything from eggs to sandwiches. My friend got the homemade chicken noodle soup and I got the tomato soup to start. The server was incredible! She was not only helpful, but she was fun, funny, and checked on us the perfect amount. She gave her honest opinions when asked about the items on the menu. She said it's all delicious! The price was very affordable! Everything was delicious. I absolutely will be back! read more

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We dined on a Sunday morning for brunch after visiting the area. We were immediately greeted and seated. Our server seemed a bit high strung and kept repeating our order only to get it wrong. Everyone's food arrived and the hungriest member of our party had her order placed incorrectly she received a burger instead of chicken. It was corrected but everyone else had finished eating and it was still incorrectly done. Same ting for our to go order. However the pancakes and french toast were delicious and the ambiance was quaint and reminiscent of diners. Typical diner food reasonably priced.I would return. Parking was a bit steep but rather risk being towed we paid the $10 for 2 hours. read more

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I got the chance to try out the new Jake's downtown location a couple weeks ago. My mom and I stopped in for a quick breakfast before running some errands. I would first like to say this location is so nice! The decor and facilities are all very neat and clean. The food was the typical breakfast diner fare. A bit greasy but overall good. The service was good and the waitresses all seem to be busy yet attentive. There was no wait the day we went in which was a major plus for us. Parking in the area can be a bit tricky but there is a pay to park area right beside the restaurant that is pretty reasonable for a couple hours. We would definitely visit this location again. They also have a lot of space in rooms right off the dining area that look to accommodate groups. So that would be great for a group breakfast. read more

Jakes Diner - Downtown - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

One of our favorite food spots after floating on the Dan River! Sammi is awesome

Katie at the bar did a fabulous job at taking care of me. I got the breakfast platter and it did not disappoint. The gravy and the biscuit was awesome. They have mimosas and all sorts of desserts like homemade cheesecake. The bacon came out crispy just like I ordered and the friendly service was amazing. This is a family owned "chain" with multiple locations in Greensboro. The parking downtown can be challenging but if you're from here you'll figure it out. Parallel parking on the street was the way for me. The interior is clean with high vaulted ceilings and extremely welcoming. The bar has 2 big screen TVs with one channel on the news while the other had sports. Coffee hot, eggs over easy, grits were bomb and everything was wonderful. I highly recommend you go here if you're in the vicinity. Cheers read more

Jakes Diner - Downtown - Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Good food for a reasonable price, god portion sizes, & excellent service. Went on a Wednesday evening & not many people were dining in. There was only one waitress but she was attentive & personable & we didn't have to wait long for our food. The space is great! I hope this location thrives. We'll definitely return. read more

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We enjoyed our visit to this location. I ordered the chorizo omelet, and it came with a biscuit and grits. Very tasty. The service was good. It was busy but they took care of us. I will definitely come back again in the future. read more

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GREAT addition to downtown. The staff is amazing, truly. Food is comparable to other Jake's. I am a fan of diners and find that Jake's does the basics well...over medium eggs, medium bacon, and excellent hash browns. I'd also like to call out their hamburger and suggest you give it a try with hash browns as the side. On final idea, I enjoy a combination of ketchup and Texas Pete on the hash browns. Lastly, there is a paid parking lot directly next door. You should give them a try! read more

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Love this location especially because it's directly across the street from where I work. The inside doesn't really have a diner feel but it's cute & clean which is most important. We got our food out super quickly and our waitress was very nice. When you walk in you seat yourself wherever you'd like, there are a large amount of booths and bar seating as well. For now you can street park or there is parking on the side of the building but they did note this may be changing to paid parking soon (they do not own the lot). They also mentioned they will be getting their alcohol permit soon and serve beer and wine. The food is at a great price point and they said they would also be adding desserts soon such as cakes, brownies, banana puddings etc. read more

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Jake's is the perfect Sunday morning brunch. After yoga and a mimosa it hits every spot I would want it too. Cheap as well so won't break the bank. I love it here, thank you Jake's I love you. read more

Jakes Diner - Downtown - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

They didn't have the soup that I wanted, the potato soup. It was packed but the food came out pretty fast. The egg white omelette was out pretty fast. We waited for a bit before being acknowledged. I think this location is still getting used to the lunch rush. I prefer the one in gate city. I also got hot tea which was good. Waitress was nice. read more

First & last time visiting this one. It wasn't the food that left a bad taste in my mouth..it was the paying $11 to park!! Geesh! read more

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Blue Plate Special is usually a solid choice for lunch. Breakfast is okay, but not great.

old eggs...came out 10 seconds after ordering but were cold. order wrong. inattentive wait staff. you better ask for refills because they won't. read more

Awful undercooked cheap food. Slow service. Not worth it. Came alone at 1 pm and got my food at 1:37 pm. First and last time I come.

When we walked up we were actually confused but when we walked in we notice how clean and bright the Resturant was. We had a glimpse of the kitchen and it looked orderly and CLEAN. The staff welcomed us immediately with a good morning and sat us. We ordered the Fat Cat and a bacon and egg omelette both very good. Our waiter Jesse was very pleasant and attentive. We will be back read more

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Service was fast, we loved Chris our waiter. Food was great, and very affordably priced. Great diner experience. read more

Jakes Diner - Downtown - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

We stopped by this Sunday morning. It was busy but not crazy, so we found seats easily. Our waitress brought menus and coffee quickly. My husband had pancakes, sausage and home fries. He devoured them and raved about the pancakes especially. I had eggs, bacon, hash browns, and toast. I could tell the toast was fresh and homemade. The bacon was cooked perfectly. Cool section of the city as well. We can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu! read more

Jakes Diner - Downtown - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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I am not sure how this place received 4.5 stars. Marginal service at the bar area. This is a traditional greasy spoon diner. Corned beef hash out of can; they cleary use bad oils as they offered vegetable oil butter substitute for my toast. Salsa out a jar, no fruit side for breakfast, eggs in veggie omelet was thin a a crepe, no flavor or creativity at this place. Truck stop quality diner. read more

Really great, quick service with very friendly staff and a clean, southern ambience. Food was very reasonably priced and came out quick. Was very delicious! Definitely will come back next time i'm in town! read more

Food was good however service was awful. We were there 2 hours for a simple breakfast. Took a while to get coffee. No cream even after we asked for it. We finally got it from another table. Food came out and was incorrect. We were not charged for wrong items. Waited forever for ticket to pay. Love the other Jakes but not this one. read more

Food was solid and has been pretty consistent and comes out in a reasonable amount of time, the ambiance in the the restaurant is nice & the interior is very spacious . The service is what really stands out to me, Anna truly made me feel welcome and provided and lovely experience with fantastic conversations! Looking forward to becoming a regular at this location. read more

Delicious breakfast, friendly service, spotlessly clean, nice vibe. Iced coffee, country fried steak, biscuit and gravy, sausage patties-all fresh, nicely seasoned. Good spot read more

A great place to eat downtown! I've been here twice since they've opened and the food has come out very fast both times. Will definitely be a weekly lunch spot for me! read more