Likely driven past a hundred times, yet had not been in until today when coworker met for quick meal. With slight lunch rush there was a bit of a hustle and bustle vibe going on, but service was friendly and swift. Whether you want to sit at the bar, table for two, four or more, this is a great little diner to enjoy a breakfast or lunch meal. Placed order, being it was raining felt like a soup day for me and boy it was tasty!! Coworker swears no bad food to be had here and will be back to sample some of the rest of the menu items along with the amazing service! Don't be like Dave and just drive by, stop in and enjoy a mouthwatering meal!! read more

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You may know this from earlier reviews, but in case not, I'm on a search for the world's best biscuits and gravy. Until yesterday morning, the holder of that title was 3 Monkeys in Richmond, Virginia. That title changed hands at the bar at Jax Diner yesterday in Middletown, RI. The man running the food, I think his name is John (my apologies if memory fails me!), is a force, in both a physical and epicurean sense. He towers o er the grill with a presence and makes the best sausage gravy I have ever tasted, and that is saying something. I practically ignored everything else on that considerable plate of food because I didn't dare leave a scrap of the biscuit and gravy! It's that good. Title worthy good. It's made to order too - yup, you heard that right. When I sat down and told the server that this was my first time there, the local guy to my left chuckled and said, without looking up from his plate, "it won't be his last." When our eyes met, I saw the truth with no words exchanged, that I had found my way accidentally into the club of Jax believers, those who truly understood what makes it great there. And now I do too. Go find the secret - it's at Jax, a cool little humble diner doing great things. Enjoy! read more

Jax Diner - Award winning biscuit and gravy - Diners Near Me - Portsmouth, Rhode Island

We recently moved to the area and decided to give Jax Diner a try--what a great find! The coffee came out strong and bold, just how I like it. My favorite dish had to be the omelet--perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The French toast was spot-on, golden on the outside and soft on the inside. I'd recommend ordering the sausage gravy on the side; it's a little greasy, but the flavor is absolutely worth it. The potatoes were another highlight--crispy and seasoned just right. The diner itself isn't huge, but that adds to the cozy, welcoming feel. The staff couldn't have been friendlier, which really sealed the deal for us. read more

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Stopped here on way home from Newport, RI for breakfast. AWESOME! The menu has so many great choices. Small, local diner that was absolutely a good call for food. The owner, Michael and his staff are so in tune with prepping, cooking and serving a delicious breakfast. I had a great talk with his mom who happened to be there. Another reason I stopped; my dog is named Jax! So needless to say it was a great experience all around. I even got a tee shirt and took a picture with my dog in front of their sign; Jax the dog at Jax Diner!!! Love it read more

Jax Diner - Jax the dog at Jax Diner; Portsmouth, RI - Diners Near Me - Portsmouth, Rhode Island

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Would love to try again sometime, but they unfortunately don't post their updated or edited hours anywhere. Drove all the way here because there were no special labor day hours on their website, instagram, or phone voicemail (tried to call a couple times) just to find a piece of paper taped to their door saying closed....Disappointing! read more

Jax Diner - Diners Near Me - Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Great customer service but so worth the wait. Pretty small inside seating so keep that in mind, there might be a wait. Ordered brunch burger, blueberry pancake, and burrito. Everything was flavorful, delicious, and cooked to perfection. Give this place a go! read more

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Watched my kid play a youth sports game down the street and after I searched local breakfast this place popped up. When I pulled up I saw a trailer and thought what was I thinking. I walked in and saw it was a restaurant style diner which was pretty cool looking. The kitchen right in front of the bar so you can see everything being cooked. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and hash brown due to the time I had available. I wasn't expecting much but boy was I surprised. The everything bagel was so flavorful it was amazing. The hash browns had a perfect hint of seasoning. My kid had hand battered fresh chicken tenders. The fires were hand cut. I wish this place wasn't so far away or I would go multiple times a week! read more

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A standard, run of the mill diner. Service was friendly, seating area was spacious, and they have stools at the counter if you're eating alone. The one thing I did like is that they offered chorizo as one of the breakfast meats. The breakfast potatoes were fine, and the omelette was typical. Prices were moderate. read more

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This is an absolute GEM! We were a party of two and were a little worried about finding a quick table since this place is so tiny when we stopped in for a Sunday breakfast. We were seated immediately! This is a place for small groups (2s and 3s), anything larger might expect a bit of a wait. They do have some outdoor seating for the summer. We got the Eagles Nest (eggs Benedict with corned beef hash), the Workin' Man (eggs, biscuits, and sausage gravy), and split a pancake. I have been dreaming about these sausage and biscuits since I ate them because they were so buttery and amazing. Cannot recommend highly enough! We ordered a plain pancake but the kitchen accidentally made their special pumpkin. They were going to remake it for us but we said we were happy to have that one. It was packed with spices and very tasty. The servers were all lovely and welcoming. I absolutely LOVED this place. We live across the state but we will make the trip to be back, it's worth it! read more

Jax Diner - The Eagles Nest - Diners Near Me - Portsmouth, Rhode Island

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Another wonderful breakfast, huge portions, high quality bacon and homemade sausage. Crunch Wrap is awsome. Very friendly staff and great atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Pleasant environment and the smell of deliciousness. The staff were extremely polite and efficient with service. The cook should be on Hell's Kitchen. It was something to watch. Every place I seen make I wanted to try. I should gotten one of those giant pancakes. Go there, you won't be disappointed or hungry after you're done. read more

Jax Diner - Breakfast was Delicious. - Diners Near Me - Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Very small restaurant , but the food and the service are excellent. Pancakes a huge and packed full of blueberries. Biscuits and gravy with eggs and fried potatoes are super delicious and a lot on the plate. Service is super friendly and they take care of their customers. read more

Home of an all time breakfast sandwich. The breakfast crunch wrap is easily in top 1% of breakfast sandwiches out there. Service was great! Great experience and great environment. all around! Highly recommend. read more

Jax Diner - Hall of fame sandwich - breakfast crunch wrap. - Diners Near Me - Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Have visited twice now - once to dine in and another to get takeout. The food is very good! Excellent diner food. Their pancakes are PHENOMENAL. The portions of meat are generous and the bagels are good quality. I didn't love their iced tea (too bitter for my taste) or their home fries (plain fried potatoes, no seasonings). It's a bit more expensive than other places. The restaurant is small and appears to only accommodate one larger party at a time. Service was very friendly both visits! read more

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Walking in to this small cozy place, we were greeted promptly and everyone was super friendly and kind! Our server was so sweet! The menu looked really great- some very creative options and something for most. I ordered the garden omelet with egg white- to be honest, I was a little disappointed- it was overwhelmed with vegetables and hardly any egg white. The potatoes were really good. My son was really happy with his fluffernutter French toast- he even shared a bite with me- it was definitely nostalgic from the peanut butter and fluff sandwiches we had growing up! Also- side note- please fix the pothole in the drive through area in front of the front door... my son fell while walking out and I wouldn't want anyone else getting hurt. read more

Jax Diner - Diners Near Me - Portsmouth, Rhode Island

What a great little spot, they serve breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is served all day, which I love. I had "The big rig" with my eggs over medium. The eggs came out over easy?, But I ate them anyways, they were good, just not cooked how I had requested. The "Home fries" hit the spot, the French toast was on point and I gotta say they did pretty darn good with their homemade sausage patties. Our server was friendly and attentive. The only downside is the place is tiny. So tiny that the seat I had directly faced bathroom, and I got front row view & smell into the restroom each time that someone finished up and left the door open after. read more

Great food great staff ..so yummy we came second day in a row for breakfast so we could try more menu items! The French toast was they give you a healthy amount of butter on top which is important !!! read more

This is a gem!! Delish breakfast,esp the sweet bread French toast!! Well worth the wait! Small place but wonderful food n service!! Right across from our campground, so convenient, wish it stayed open later!! read more

Small quaint diner. Very good service. The food was awesome especially the breakfast gravy! If I'm ever in the Portsmouth area again I will be stopping in. read more

This is a clean, friendly diner. I had a breakfast burrito, which was excellent. The home fries weren't for me (I prefer hash browns) , so I'll have a fruit cup when I return. Overall, this is a terrific choice. read more

Great small diner. Good food and fast service. Simple day/ morning date for those with free time before heading to work

We loved having breakfast at Jax Diner this morning! The food was incredible. We loved eating at Cindy's Country Cafe before it became Jax Diner. Everything was fantastic- cinnamon crunch French toast, breakfast burrito, omelet with GF bread, and bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich. Can't wait to go back and try the breakfast crunch wrap! Huge hit for the whole family! read more

Jax Diner - Cinnamon crunch French toast - Diners Near Me - Portsmouth, Rhode Island

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Great addition to the limited Portsmouth dining scene! We had visited the predecessor a few years and although decent food and service, the place was in bad shape. Wind blowing in the windows, etc. Never returned. First visit the other AM. Remodeled and pleasant space, great staff, and a HUGE breakfast and lunch menu. We all had different breakfast combos and all were winners. Will be back to see how they do at lunch. Lots of parking. I expect this place will be visit especially on the weekends. read more

Very small. Little parking. Owners are great Price good. Just ok the hash teasers canned and not homemade. read more

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First time for us since Jax opened. The owners did a nice job of refurbishing the restaurant while retaining the diner ambiance. We were greeted upon arriving and chose our table across from the cooking area. The menu is extensive; something for everyone. We started with coffee (in real mugs). I ordered the The Cowboy Bennie (homemade sausage patties atop buttermilk biscuit, with poached egg and hollandaise. The poached egg was a true poached, not half way soft boiled. The hollandaise was creamy and tasty. Hubs had The Yee Haw (omelette with ham, pepper,onion but no cheese at his request!). Both served with home fries which were crispy and nicely seasoned. Portions were plentiful. Service was attentive and friendly. There were quite a few customers enjoying the food. Glad to see the diner reopened in this new incarnation! read more

We came here during the week for a late breakfast and the day we came there was no AC, but they had plenty of fans to keep the place cool. The place was empty, which was great because we were able to sit right away. We ordered the chicken and waffles along with the big rig which came with French toast, eggs, sausage(I went with the sausage) or bacon, and home fries. The chicken was great and had a nice little kick to it with the spicy maple syrup and the waffle was also light and fluffy. The French toast was also sweet even without syrup on it and was light and fluffy as well. Not a big fan of the homemade sausage because it tasted more like a hamburger. Great place for breakfast overall. Pay cash and save. read more

This is our second time coming to the newly rebranded diner near our house. It's difficult sometimes to stand out from some of the other breakfast places around town. Service here is great, staff is very attentive. The restaurant can be a little noisy at times, which when you're just waking up can be a lot to handle! The restaurant must've had some feedback, because their potatoes used to be underwhelming, but this second trip they are light and crispy and certainly above average. Additionally, we highly recommend the gut buster omelette! The gravy really helps the dish standout. read more

Jax Diner - Gut Buster Omelette (bacon, onion, cheese with gravy) - Diners Near Me - Portsmouth, Rhode Island

We ate their for Sunday brunch, visiting Newport for a wedding . Had to wait an hour because it is a tiny space, but never have I eaten something so worth the wait! I had the hash eggs Benedict and it was truly the most delicious breakfast I've ever ordered while eating out! read more

Perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, brunch. Staff was amazing (and hardworking!) and the portions were plentiful. A++

This place is a gem. Food was wonderful. The fluffernutter French toast was sublime. I wish we lived closer so we could go more often. Highly recommend. read more

We've been here more than a few times and never been disappointed. In fact going back tomorrow morning for breakfast. Want to try their lunch! Won't disappoint. read more

Tried Jax Diner for the first time (party of 4) everyone ordered something different and enjoyed their breakfast. So much so, our kids went back the next day for more perfect pancakes. Clean, welcoming, great service and delicious breakfast. read more

Best breakfast I've had on the island. Amazing hollandaise sauce and potatoes. Great service too. read more

Jax Diner - The Hog. Best breakfast I've had on the island. - Diners Near Me - Portsmouth, Rhode Island

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Our 2 breakfasts at Jax Diner were the highlight of our trip to Rhode Island. Every single thing we ate was fabulous. Don't you just love a little diner that feels like a best kept secret? The staff is by far and away my favorite thing about Jax. There's this host of young people making it all flow with this sunshine-y energy. But the star of the restaurant is the woman, whose name I sadly do not know, who is a server, and key member of the team, maybe she's the owner--she is the reason we went back on day 2. Just friendly, chatty, helpful. funny, truly kind and generous of spirit. And I'm back at home after my vacation in Rhode Island feeling like I won't have a this good a breakfast until I get back to Jax, since my mother is not alive. Berry-licious! The Omelette! The Hog! And here is something that is never ever this good at restaurants: THE BISCUITS AND GRAVY. It's like they got my mom to come down from Heaven and make the biscuits and gravy. Go to R.I. Go to Jax. Thank me later. Say hi to the nice lady for me. I'm the one who has the daughter with the smile. read more

Jax Diner - Smile, The Hog, amazing potatoes - Diners Near Me - Portsmouth, Rhode Island

I found almost everything I ordered was below average. I could see them cooking from my table. They made the pancakes way too early and left them on the griddle until the rest of my order was ready, could hardly cut through them. "Housemade" sausage was flavorless. Hollandaise was thin and tasteless. The absolute worst item was the biscuit, dry and disgusting. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly. read more

We went for breakfast yesterday, my first time and I got to say it was amazing, I have the Berry delicious French toast, love it and the service was excellent, the ambience small place but cozy we just love it!!!! read more

Jax Diner - Diners Near Me - Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Torture. One couple ahead of us took 30 min to be seated. Placed our order. But server didn't. Waited 30 min before they realized it. So an hour of my short weekend spent here for nothing. Owner offered a gift certificate. But don't trust it wouldn't happen again. Also they ran out of bacon. What kind of diner doesn't have bacon? read more

Amazing food and people. The breakfast crunch wrap is amazing and would definitely recommend coming here.

Since we have a seasonal site at the Newport RV Park in Portsmouth we've driven by the Jax Diner numerous times over the past year. Having read the owner's story (son's name is Jax) we visited the menu and have been waiting for the opportunity to visit. Today was the day! Planning to arrive at 1:00 we ordered our sandwiches online for lunch to pickup. When I came in I was greeted by a bustling service counter and full tables. I picked up our lunch and headed for our site only to find that my wife's BLT had garlic aioli even after indicating our special request for no aioli online. Ever wanting to please my wife I went back. To my not so much surprise, the owner graciously apologized, remade the BLT and refused additional payment. While the sandwiches were fantastic. Mine a Turkey avocado club (with the garlic aioli - yum) was a generous portion, incredibly delicious and fries. My wife's BLT, perfect. But, it was the way the owner (and Chef) offered, without hesitation, to "make it right" that tells me Jax Diner will be a success for years to come. Awesome food, cute restaurant and honorable ownership...oh yea, we'll be back. read more

Excellent creative menu. Homemade sausage.Got the Berry-licious French Toast. Yum!!! Robin is an amazing waitress!!! read more