Perfect definition of a greasy spoon. It felt sticky when you walked in. And it's a cash only place. They do have an ATM there. The service was fine. We both got the French toast and their touted scrapple sticks. The French toast was as it should be. The scrapple sticks were terrible. My husband mentioned possibly needing dental work after biting into one. We won't be back. And for what we got, it was pretty expensive. read more

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Stumbled upon this absolute GEM! It makes sense how this restaurant has been here for 50 years! No fluff or frills! As soon as you walk in, you're teleported to a diner from the 50's. There's so many nostalgic pieces of entertainment all over the place and its so fun to just look around at everything! The staff were so kind and sweet, it made our visit absolutely pleasant. We were too excited to eat that I forgot to take pictures of our food, but again, no fluff or frills. It's good, classic diner food! We will absolutely be back! read more

Jem Restaurant - Lunch Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Norriton, Pennsylvania

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Our favorite breakfast/brunch place. Try the Jem scrambler. My top order is raisin bread French toast with crispy bacon. Couldn't be a friendlier place. Service is great and fits in with the whole 50's theme. Yum! read more

Delicious food. Decent prices and The Sweetest people you'd ever hope to meet. My dear sweet friend has been raving about this place and it did Not disappoint. I Absolutely LOVE the retro and classic Decor..... even the people inside are sweet and just Thee Kindest! My friend and I LOVE Your RYE bread, it is amazing and fluffy and the owner came and chatted with us and Gave us a loaf to take home. Thank you so much.... and Now, I drive an hour each direction to come and enjoy breakfast together with him. Thanks Jems!! I'm already planning a trip back!! read more

Classic diner feel with a retro vibe. Tables are so COOL! We sat at the Marilyn Monroe table. Not only were there amazing pictures of her life, but there was a bio of facts about her as well on the table. The food is typical, but you go for the experience! Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and it's basically Cheers but a diner instead of a bar (for those of us who remember the show). Check the place out! 10/10 recommend. read more

First time trying this restaurant, was up in the east Norristown area and spot this place,so I decided to stop, and I was sure glad I did, the resturant is 1950s themed and it's a family owned restaurant with great friendly staff, the original owner Tony comes by to greet everybody while his son cooks in the back. The food was so good, I ordered the cream chipped beef, and boy that was the best cream chip beef I ever had, I also ordered a side of scrapple Stix, it was just simply amazing a must try, my brother ordered the big bopper which comes with the massive huge fluff pancakes, it's also worth noting this is a cash only restaurant so be prepares read more

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Jem is a staple in the area. Easy place to go and get a solid breakfast. Incredibly friendly staff.

Love this place!!! Food is always hot, fresh, and well priced. What really makes this place are the owners and staff. Everyone makes you feel like family and are the reason I will always come back. read more

Usually a decent spot for a classic diner meal but today they were off. Waitress was busier talking to her friends than attending to other tables. Cook came to our table as much as she did. Hopefully they're splitting tips. The cashier wasn't much better. I was going to let it slide as maybe it was an off day and I have been here several times with better results. But as I sit here thinking and stinking with stomach pain from most likely a contaminated soda (the person I ate lunch with is having similar problems) I have decided they earned their poor review. read more

Family owned and the owner and staff are very friendly. Food is great and not expensive. We frequent Jem's at least once a month. Love the decor being set in the 50's and all the old paraphernalia. read more

Skip it. Asked for hash browns, got home fries. Asked for spinach. Got kale. Cash only. Very disappointed.

It's like you step back in time when life was much simpler. Staff is outstanding and food is tasty. It does get packed at times but the wait for a table isn't long. read more

1950s on the walls, family restaurant with absolutely dope food based on my first visit. The eggs florentine was fast, melt in your mouth tender. Great blend of flavors. A+ would recommend for a family meal, open 7 days read more

Jem Restaurant - The eggs florentine comes with potato - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Norriton, Pennsylvania

First time visiting the restaurant for breakfast with my family after living in the area for a few years. This place is definitely a hidden gem. Retro vibe with great service and delicious breakfast options. The waitress was very friendly and the owner came around to each table to talk to the guests and also refill coffee. Will definitely be visiting this gem for more delicious meals.! read more

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Breakfast was amazing loved the atmosphere and the service was amazing everything was delicious just enough food too waiters knew who the regulars and treated everyone like family can't wait to go back read more

Travelling back to the 50's -- not only the décor or the setup, but the entire atmosphere, including the regulars sipping coffee and chat at the breakfast far. It's not pretentious, but the real deal. Food is no fuss, well priced, delicious comfort food. All your traditional breakfast items, nothing fancy, nothing is more than $11. If you need some old fashioned, comfort family breakfast, this is the place. Tony walks around the room and great all the guests. His kids are either cooking or waiting tables. There aren't many true family restaurants left in the area. It's comforting to see Jem surviving the pandemic and coming back strong. Let's try to keep it going for another 47 years. Note: Cash only, tax included in the price (there's an ATM). read more

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This restaurant has a family diner feel. Has great breakfast specials and deceptively large pancakes. The service is quick, and the servers as well as the owner are great people. And for the amount of money paid, the portions of food are high. read more

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Cool diner! Feels like the 80's inside or 70's!? Food was good, we had an American breakfast. People very nice inside, good service read more

Sadly posted hours on website and door said til 2. At 1:15 we were told they closed at 1. Won't be back. Saw two other cars do the same. If they can afford to turn away business, I can take it elsewhere read more

Jem Restaurant - the front of the restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Norriton, Pennsylvania

Granted it's a Sunday morning and very busy. I put in my order 30 minutes ago. People around me who arrived after me received their food. Waitress kept telling me it was on its way. My food never came nor did the manager get the cooks to put a rush on it. She'd rather see me leave in disgust. I just don't know how some establishments stay in business with such lousy service. PS. I went to another establishment with the same size crowd. Received my delicious meal in less than 10 minutes. read more

This is the best breakfast in the area. Let it be known service speed is unmatched the quality is unmatched the prices are unmatched. This is hands down the absolute best breakfast spot in Montgomery county. Owner has been there over 50 years awesome individual shakes hands with people at breakfast just a great time here. And fast. I was in and out in 5 min had a whole breakfast. Cheap prices. Just incredible place read more

Went there for the first time when I found them on Facebook 2 weeks ago. Food did not disappoint. Pumpkin Pancakes exceeded my expectations. Staff was beyond super friendly. read more

Jem Restaurant - Breakfast orders - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Norriton, Pennsylvania

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Good food and everyone is very friendly. My favorite spot. Family owned neighborhood place. I get Ham & cheese omelette side of sausage links every time and is always great! read more

If mid 20th Century Archie & Veronica malt shops and Back to the Future big fin American road steel move your imagination, then Jem's Restaurant in East Norristown, PA, may be for you. What from the outside looks like another shopping center fast food luncheonette constrained by its surroundings to be a boring food dealer, is in fact a real trip down memory lane. The joint is a museum of cultural artifacts from the early days of television, with large posters of Rebel Without a Cause, James Dean, and Seven Year Itch, Marilyn Monroe. Perhaps that's why the room was full with retirees and people over the age of 70 (except for those of us needing to eat and run). This place is the original greasy spoon, for all the right reasons. The double "U" counter separated the kitchen from the dining room. My spinner faced the grill operated by two short order cooks who worked smoothly in tandem. I ordered coffee and Jem's Scramble with feta and rye toast. The full insulated carafe of java set in front of me was a nice touch. I listened to the repartee between customers and servers. It was familiar and entertaining. Most everyone seemed to be a regular. I noted the pile of chunk cut red bliss potatoes and metal tray of bacon on the grill. I watched eggs, pancakes, french toast and breakfast sandwiches being cooked and constructed as spatulas flew. I also saw that the grill was not scaped clean between orders, allowing residue from everything grilled there to build up and become part of the next dish. No judgement. Then, my small Scramble arrived, steaming in my face and fogging my glasses. Smelled awesome and looked like a gently beckoning glistening syren. It was delicious. The eggs held the sausage, onions, peppers and feta in a wet/warm embrace, allowing each forkful to hang together with all elements dancing on my tongue. There was also a hint of everything else that came before, making for a mysterious, yet very pleasant flavor. Maybe that is the house secret to success, or just how it accidentally became an amazing greasy spoon. Intentional or not, Jem's has a full house every morning, and is definitely doing something right. read more

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Jem's is so delicious! I get the eggs Benny Everytime. This time I had scrapple instead of Canadian bacon and it was the best choice ever! The ambiance is super cool and never a dull minute while your eating. They have booth, table, and bar seating. Cheers read more

Jem Restaurant - Eggs Benny w/ scrapple - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Norriton, Pennsylvania

A great small local breakfast restaurant that I have been missing out at. After I have been to Norristown for about a month now I went to the gym almost everyday next to the Gem Restaurant lol I didn't even realize it. Until today. This place is very affordable and the food is amazing! I ordered one of the "Western Omelette" it taste excellent, I haven't have a good omelette restaurant I like since I left Seattle. The omelette is at the prefect temperature. Every bite you eat the white cheese just melt in your mouth with the prefect blend of green/red peppers to go with the bite. This place is very old school and I like it a lot. I believe the owner who was sitting at the bar area came and greet me. Which was really nice of him and I respect that a lot. I will definitely come back here again from time to times. Next time I'm gonna try the meat lovers omelette or something different! Only one thing I didn't like about is there glass of OJ is $2.45 haha but whatever I love there food. read more

Jem Restaurant - Western speciality omelette! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Norriton, Pennsylvania

Overall ok, BUT BUT BUT you should know they don't use pure pork sausage in their omelettes. The 3rd ingredient in their sausage (I asked to see the label) is soy protein. We were not expecting this. My son has an allergy to soy and this sausage was a problem for him. If they use an adulterated sausage, check their other ingredients if you have food sensitivities/allergies or just don't choose to eat soy etc. read more

The food is delicious. Service was horrendous and that was the first time ever we had a waitress there literally roll her eyes and argue. What prompted her outburst? After waiting a few minutes after our food arrived I had the audacity to ask for that extra plate we requested at ordering. The waitress brought a dirty plate, then proceeded to wipe it off at the table over our food. She later returned to give an insincere apology and started arguing again. We have been to Jem many times and NEVER had such poor service. It doesn't matter if the wait person is having a bad day. There is no justifiable reason to take it out on the customers. The owner was not there to witness it. I am sure he would have been mortified. read more

Great local gem! We go at least monthly sometimes more. Very neighborhoody! Owner is very friendly.

I go here often on Saturday morning. The food is great, but the scrapple sticks are awesome! The eggs with cheese are amazing. Tony, the owner, always stops by to check on us. read more

Jem Restaurant - Good, not great, diner food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Norriton, Pennsylvania

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This was for attitude problem of young short hair blond girl She must be new Absolutely miserable and doesn't pay attention Poor Tony having to deal with her read more

This is a true Jem! The breakfast was delicious! Probably the best omelette I have ever had! Would definitely come back. Owner Tony came over and chatted. Very welcoming! read more

New times and menu just got posted on Facebook have to be s little more verbal to get it to post not as a tip. So here we go. Their curb side Service is outstanding. Their inside looks fantastic. They did a bang up job remodeling, painting and cleaning. It was a family affair. read more

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Landed in PA at 7:00am and stopped by for an early breakfast on a Saturday morning. The dining room resembles an original 80's diner and has a family feel. The menu has a large variety of options, all traditional plates. The food came out promptly and tasted very consistent with what you would expect from a small town restaurant. Service was very friendly. The BEST part of my experience: the owner, Tony, stopped by each table and greeted the guests. We had a wonderful conversation and he shared how he started in the restaurant business. I'm from Los Angeles, and you just don't get this type of attention. If you're a foodie, this place is not for you, but if you're looking for an authentic, local spot, stop by, Tony will make you feel like family. read more

Old school classic breakfast / lunch diner. A lot of character (and characters!) Solid.

Me and my son tried this place. I had an omelette and it was very good. My son had pancakes. The pancakes were dried out and the beacon was very hard. The server Wes excellent. We did catch it about an hour before closing maybe his meal was sitting for a bit before they brought it to him. read more

Jem Restaurant - an omelet and hash browns on a plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Norriton, Pennsylvania

This place is fantastic. The food is solid. The service and atmosphere are incredible. This place has been around for 49 years. If your scanning reviews to see if you want to eat here this is your sign to do so. You will not be disappointed. read more

I walked in and was able sit down right away. It was around 10 am on Sunday. Instead of getting just one cup of coffee, they leave a whole pot. I got the SOS, aka, cream chipped beef. It was great! Didn't get 5 stars since their shredded hash browns were not browned and crispy like you would normally expect from a diner. Super fast service at an affordable price. I would certainly go back. read more

Jem Restaurant - That's Jane, my wife. This is our first time at Jem. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Norriton, Pennsylvania

Fifties style diner with kicknacks all over the place. Menu offers classics like burgers, rubens, etc. I had the ruben, which was just OK. Served with bag potato chips. They seem to have a loyal following of regulars - not sure why. read more

Love this family-run place for breakfast and lunch. Just ate inside there last week (October 2020) and was impressed by the attention they put into social distancing and safety. The other diners were respectful as well. Food has always been good. Best place for breakfast in the area read more