Original hole in the wall diner; seats about 12 customers; food is excellent; the cook is a true artist - it's a joy to watch her cook. Very reasonable prices. I was passing through from California. Found it on Google search for "best breakfast in Burlington". Unique and wonderful operation. Highly recommended. read more

Steak burger is very good. The service is great. I love the small diner atmosphere. The staff is very friendly! The food tastes great. Love the Milkey way pie. read more

Jerry's Main Lunch - The menu and dining room. - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Iowa

Always a good meal and never a disappointment. My whole family has eaten there over the years. Great breakfast

Very nice people!! Food was great! Ambiance is nostalgic!! I would recommend this restaurant!!! read more

Jerry's Main Lunch - Yum! - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Iowa

Food was exquisite and service was good people were friendly the atmosphere was ok but could've been better. read more

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Delish- fresh, fast and friendly. Wonderful friendly staff that was helpful in choosing just the right item. I had an over easy egg, hash browns and biscuit & gravy. Made to order on a griddle behind the counter. Staff works well together& in sync to get orders out to customers. We also had a double bacon cheese burger with onion rings. The rings were just the right amount of batter and so crispy. Perfect old school dinner setting. The crew here cares about what they do & they do it in a professional manner. Wish I lived closer so I could be a regular. read more

Definitely one of the weirdest restaurants in town. Everyone sits at the bar and you're really close together. You also watch the food being made right in front of you. It's different from other places so you'll either love it or hate it. The food is amazing though and affordable. Lots of options for breakfast or lunch. I highly recommend the hot cakes. Best in town in my opinion read more

Jerry's Main Lunch - Specials - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Iowa

Great local spot, 50 years on the Mississippi a Burlington gem, small old school diner- food to go specials daily. Get over COVID fears and rub elbows- Apple Pay too read more

Vintage cafe like something from a movie. Good food, too. My wife ordered a BLT and they brought her a grilled cheese. Close enough. The pie is excellent. read more

Jerry's Main Lunch - Something good always cooking - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Iowa

This iconic Burlington Iowa establishment is fantastic . Old fashioned diner, only complaint is the size, very limited seating. However, the food and the price is wonderful! Worth ordering take out or dine in. The elk burger or the mess is fantastic. Flavorful and never had I received bad food nor bad service. It's a must try if your visiting and or from the area! 1 taste and your pallets will be in heaven. Divine taste! read more

We loved this small business so much we ate there twice in one day! The food was great, it was a small diner that had been open forever. The service was incredible, and everyone was nice. The atmosphere was wonderful, and made me feel like I was straight out of a 50s movie. Over all the place gets a 98/100. I would give it higher, but nothing is perfect. read more

The food is amazing. The service is great. The Ambiance is really fun. This place freakin SLAPS!!! If you can get a seat.

This is the oldest diner in Burlington and there's reason why they're still around. I feel like if you looked up the term "Hole-in-the-wall" you'd find a photo of Jerry's Main Lunch. Yes, it's not much of a looker, but this little spot is something special and definitely worth a visit. You walk in and there's a counter with stools, behind the counter is the flattop and basically the kitchen. The lovely woman that greeted me, waited on me literally cooked my Elk Burger (Locally Raised) right in front of me! I would have asked about some of the history but I was a bit too shy this time. I guess that just means I have to come back and try the breakfast! read more

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Heard great things about this place, never got the chance to eat here. Been twice and every-time I'm there no place to sit and people waiting in line to sit. Disappointed once again. Again heard great things but never gotten the chance read more

Great little Old diner you watched the food being prepared right in front of you. I go there as soon as I get off work sometimes when I'm hungry opens early read more

Great breakfast from a classic dinner, don't find many places like this anymore. Food was great, service was amazing, and everyone was very nice. read more

A true diner. Food is great and the staff is friendly. Eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. Old style. Like it was decades ago. read more

Best breakfast burritos around!!! Friendly staff and service is quick. I love that it's in walking distance for me!

horrible customer service can't get a order right then when they mess up your order they don't refund your money or replace it poor ran place of business i would never suggest this a place to eat disgusting business moral & ethics read more

We had a fine time and this little diner!! It is small and you need to understand that seating is very limited. However the food is cooked right in front of you old school style and the service is great. read more

Best mess in town, good friendly people great place to be suggested this is the place to be for great food.

This place serves amazing food. I am glad to visit Jerry's during my trip to Burlington. The food was fresh and cooked in front of you, the coffee was hot and the smiles were genuine. I highly recommend this place for a hearty breakfast of delicious lunch. The family atmosphere in which the food is served makes it more flavorful. It was good to see the picture of the founder Jerry and his wife and listen about their story. read more

This place had great stuff and a wonderful mess for breakfast. Very friendly group of people

First off I went on Veterans day and they were offering free toast and gravy to vets. I had a Jerry Burger and it was mouthwatering and juicy with fresh crisp condiments and a soft bun. The onion rings were hot and crisp and very flavorful. My wife had the Tenderloin and fries. The Tenderloin was delicious. It was homemade and just the right side. I personally hate the giant dry tenderloin at some places. The fries were fresh cut and deep fried to perfection. The place is very clean and the waitresses were very friendly and attentive. CHECK IT OUT!!!! read more

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Since 1947 this establishment has served good food. It is a funky place with a counter that maybe seats 12 people. The grill is just on the other side of the counter and the chef is cooking your food in front of you. You get engaged in a conversation with the chef, others at the counter start to join in. It is good food and Americana all rolled into this small diner. read more

After being in town for over 30 years, we finally stopped in! We were so glad we did! Awesome food and service!!! Loved it!!! read more

Jerry's Main Lunch - Menu for Jerry's Main Lunch. - Burgers Near Me - Burlington, Iowa

The food is good and staff quite friendly. The omelette for breakfast was very good. I only have a problem with the coffee. It is extremely weak and pretty much tastes like water. If they could improve on it then stars could be increased. read more

The last two times I have been to this food establishment, the crew did not refill my drink and my food was a bit under cook. I wish they would go back to the old crew that had everything down to a Science. read more

Pretty crowded little place, I stopped there for lunch and everyone was friendly but she literally grabbed my food while she was cooking it without gloves on and without washing hands or anything. The restaurant also wasn't very clean read more

Found this little diner in town by yelping- very cute, warm hospitality and filled with locals coming through every few minutes. Small place with 14 stools. Prices are amazing and great comfort food. Definitely should visit! read more

Love this place. Breakfast at this place is absolutely the best. It's tiny on the inside with counter seating only, but it adds to the charm and the experience. read more

Great little diner. You can smell the nostalgia walking into this place...my 90 year old grandfather talks about eating lunch here back in the day and I doubt much has changed. One of the best places for a quick and legit burger and fries - this is Iowa after all we want real beef! They also have elk and several other surprising options for such a small place - the menu is on the board and you watch them fry up everything in from of you. Suits sitting in stools next to construction guys everyone having a good ole time. No place like it! read more

This place screams 'Murica! Great diner feel from the prices to the food! It's located in a really nice older part of Burlington. It's the whole package if you're looking for American! read more

Great environment and good food that's made right in front of you. Always fast and friendly service! Highly recommended

This place is great. I didn't give it 5 stars because it is really small and kind of dated, but that may be a plus for some people.

Ok, this place is very small but it is the bomb. Breakfast offerings great. Tenderloin way better than up the street. Flat top grilled burgers, lots of home made comfort food specials. Americana at its best. They will make room for you if there are one seat on each side type of thing. Go you won't be disappointed in this place. read more

Just went! Nice ambiance. Great people! Unfortunately the coffee was barely passable and the biscuits and gravy absolutely suck!! I'm from the south and if they want great biscuits and gravy I'll be happy to come in and make them...no charge! The hash browns were very good! Ham and bacon were thumbs up! Great variety of bread to pick from for toast! My egg was done perfectly! Has so much potential but you gotta nail it with the coffee first!!! read more

A dying breed of diner here. Do yourself a favor and have breakfast here. It's all prepared right in front of you. The staff is always kind and attentive. Limited seating so grab a Togo menu and order out. I love this place!!!! read more

What's not to love about Jerry's Diner! Breakfast is my favorite, but Ginger's homemade chicken and noodles are just like grandma made them! Enjoy! read more

Old fashion dated history to be a part of. Outstanding owners and employees ready to make your experience exceptional. Catch up on local news daily as you sit down to a meal of your choosing, Daily specials and a standout breakfast. Jerry's mess is a challenge when it comes to proportions. Treat yourself to the experience in sitting in one of the oldest, if not the oldest diner in Iowa. Est. 1946 read more