Love Jim's!! have been going here for years. They have the BEST staff, and make you feel right at home. Best eggs benedict around! and you will never be without coffee here, as soon as you take a few sips, they fill it right back up for you! read more

First time at the new location with a big group of friends. Given the unbelievable popularity of this place it is not a good place to go on a weekend for breakfast with more than four people since most of the seating is four person booths. I had only gone to the old location once so it has baffled me on why this place is such a hot spot - the food was decent but did not seem head and shoulders above other diners around town. I think this is more about it being the trendy place to go. The owner and the staff are super friendly and efficient getting the masses seated but I gave up asking for another water after three times... My Monte Cristo was good and so were all the other dishes ordered by our big group. Again I am not sure it is worth the long waits when there are so many other diners in town serving similar quality of food. read more

I'm not from the area so after reaching my destination - Rochester. This was our first stop. We in and were pleasantly surprised. Food was great. Service was fast. Prices cannot be beaten. Oh yes - place is cash only so leave your plastic at home! read more

Fantastic local diner! My son and I came for breakfast and it was just wonderful. Even though it was crowded we were seated quickly, received great service from start to finish, ate wonderful food, and had plenty of hot fresh coffee! We both had omelettes and they were very, very good. I think they are a team, because several people checked on us during our brief visit, which was nice. Friendly service really does make a big difference! Thank you! read more

Great food at a great price. Value is unbelievable. Came in for breakfast and sat right down. Immediately got the drink orders out of the way. Took our breakfast orders promptly and served our food hot. Frequent returns by server to insure that all was well and to keep our coffee topped off. Fantastic price, food and service. We will definitely be back often. read more

I had not been to this location, but had been to the original one on Winton. My experience here was A1. The food was delicious, service was friendly, and the food came out fairly quickly. It's nicer inside than I expected for a diner. I had an omelette and it was cooked perfectly. I can't wait to go back! read more

Love this restaurant...I had the ham and cheese omelette. My hubby had the full stack of pancakes and said they were the best he has ever had. My omelette was light and delicious. They kept the coffee coming. Service was spectacular. Love family owned businesses. read more

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My friend and I went here on a whim after out workout class that left us starving. We were quickly seated even though they were pretty busy for a Saturday morning. The menu offered a variety of breakfast, brunch, and lunch items. We both got the Calista Frittata. We ordered our food and it came out very quickly. It was a huge portion and delicious! Prices were great. I'm definitely coming back! read more

Jim's On Main - Calista Frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, New York

Superb diner worth the time. Service was prompt and friendly despite being very busy. The sausage Pattie's were perfection. Wife had spinach and mushroom omelet which was to die for. The diner was a bit loud but not beyond what we've seen elsewhere. Highly recommend their massive coffee cake moist perfection. Can't recommend this place strongly enough. It's that good. read more

This is my go to for Breakfast . They are are by far the best in the Rock for me . Always give me my order the way I like it . MJ read more

Found this little place today by luck. Very delicious food, good prices, clean bathrooms :-) Great service---

I went to the Greece-Ridge mall location (it's located in the former Critics). I had the Wham, my son had a western omlet. A very good breakfast. read more

This is my go to Sunday spot for breakfast in Rochester. I love it here, the food is consistent and came out in 5 minutes. Granted, not always that fast! During rush hour in the mornings are hectic, but the food is always the same great quality. This visit to Jim's, I tried the Jay. Italian toast topped with shaved ham, two eggs over easy, and hollandaise. Wow. Definitely found my favorite on this huge menu. But every single part of this dish was simple and quality. Loved every bite of it, 5/5. read more

Jim's On Main - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, New York

For all the hype, this place was underwhelming. Food was good, but very much average. Typical, run-of-the-mill diner food. Pancakes were good. Turkey club was good. Buffalo chicken wrap was liquidy from wet tomatoes and lettuce. Fries were eh. Prices are what's you'd expect for a diner. CASH ONLY! read more

Jim's On Main - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, New York

I actually have enjoyed my food here! The staff is friendly and welcoming! Very comfortable vibe in my opinion! I gave three stars because I personally stopped coming here! A friend of mine saw mice running around in the dining area. In my opinion, if mice are running around the dining area I don't want to imagine what's happening in the kitchen.... read more

I have been here twice since it transformed from Jim's Too and yes it does live up to the hype. It's so hard not to lapse into superlatives and hyperbole when describing this place, but it is without a doubt one of the best diners Roch has to offer. Everything I order here, be it simple scrambled eggs, buckwheat pancakes, OJ, hash browns is all SO good. I am one of those that always leaves a little on my plate when I go out but not here. The servers are so incredibly efficient at turning the tables over here and with the prices being so ridiculously cheap I go out of my way not to linger and chat after I'm done so that they can get some new customers in quickly. The food is amazing and so inexpensive! Come here, eat, then get out of the way so other folks can have some too. It is usually crowded with a wait so yea, lets all be kind to those coming in after us. That said, this place is incredible. 5+ stars! read more

Jim's On Main - Frittata#2 (broccoli not red peppers) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, New York

Food and service is always great. Occasionally there may be a wait but in my experience they've always been rather speedy getting me to a table! read more

I discovered this gem after they remodeled their building last year on East Main st and I feel like I have missed out on years of so much amazing-ness. It's a family run business that feels like something out of a movie...if you watch closely amidst the hard work, you'll see smiles, hear jokes, and catch some relatives popping in for a hug from the staff. That's not why you're thinking about coming here though, right? You want food....really good, mind shattering, deliciousness that makes you forget about all the other crazy things going on in the world. To top it off, you probably don't want to break your wallet forking over a thick wad of green just for a meal. If you said yes to any of the above, Jim's on Main is your place! Skip the menu and just remember what I am telling you now. You only need to order two things for an unbelievable first (or second, third, and fourth) experience: The bacon, egg, and cheese Wham with a side of Cinnamon Texas French toast. You can thank me later for the heads up (and for helping you look like a boss in front of your friends or significant other by ordering off-menu). It's cash only, so make sure to hit up your ATM to avoid the panic and $2 fee they charge if you need to use their one in house. read more

Jim's On Main - Sunday slammed! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, New York

Affordable and delicious. I learned that you can actually park at the theater next door. It took me a while to park on the street since i am pretty bad at paralell parking. I will definitely go back and try the other items on the menu. I really enjoyed my food (corned beef and hash) and the atmosphere. read more

Jim's On Main - Corned beef and hash. Heart shaped sunny side ups - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, New York

Best brunch spot in all of Rochester. Went on a weekday and it was still really packed, although my friend and I were seated pretty quickly. I got the Frittata #3 which was the perfect amount of food, and it was vegetarian. It was super tasty, and a fun breakfast dish. Certainly one of the more unique vegetarian brunch/breakfast dishes in all of Rochester. Just doing the two eggs and toast can get boring for vegetarians - this place was absolutely more exciting! The staff is awesome, warm, friendly, and so attentive. My coffee was refilled even when I'd taken 2-3 sips. That's great attention to detail! Can't wait to be back and try their French Toast - it's on my list! read more

I can't say enough positive about this quaint and personal family run restaurant. They are only open 5am~2pm M-F & 6-am-2pm Saturday & Sunday..........BUT THE BEST FOOD AND SERVICE. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, but I promise the inconvenience is well worth it. Prices are phenomenal, courteous family staffed, and food is ALWAYS piping hot and fresh. Stop in and you will become addicted. read more

All you expect from a diner. Anything you could want on the breakfast menu. I sat at the counter and had relatively good service (I did ask for a coffee refill). Quick, cheap and decent food served with all the "honey's, babes and how ya doin's" that complete a greasy diner's atmosphere. Everyone there was working hard. I wouldn't hesitate to return. read more

I came here for breakfast on a a Saturday morning and it was packed! Unfortunately they don't take reservations on weekends but the wait was only 30 minutes so it wasn't too terrible. As soon as I saw this place on yelp I knew I had to try it. The pictures looked amazing! We ordered the late riser (2 eggs any style with choice of ham, bacon or sausage, with hash browns and toast), short stack of pancakes and eggs Benedict. My eyes are always bigger than my stomach and I wanted to try everything. I ordered my eggs overeasy and they were cooked perfectly. I prefer my eggs not be too runny. The eggs Benedict was delicious as well and I would definitely order it again. My only complaint is that the hash browns lacked flavor and could use more seasoning..but my boyfriend thought they were good. For all of this food we only paid $20! It's rare to find such good breakfast for such great prices! Very budget friendly. read more

Jim's On Main - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, New York

Nothing compares. Best diner ever. Service is always sooo friendly and food is quick and the turn around of tables is quick too! Always a line, but you'll be seated within 10 minutes tops. I go every Sunday and get the early morning riser. Eggs, toast, home fries, bacon all for under $6. Unreal. Highly recommend. read more

Jim's On Main - Early morning riser - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, New York

This is a great family run diner. The waitresses are all sweet, smart and highly capable. The food is mainline diner fare. My favorite. Try the breakfast sandwich they call a "wham" -- egg combos on grilled hard rolls. They are a classic. All the melts are worth it too. Jim's is a Rochester Classic. Don't box out the locals! read more

Thank goodness it's back! Jim's has always been my favorite diner and I can't wait to overindulge on their hash browns once again. The new renovations make this place look like a much fancier establishment. It's very bright with the sun coming through the big windows facing E. Main. Super sound proof too - there were workers running a wood chopper outside and you couldn't hear a peep! The setup looks great - about 10 booths and a larger L-shaped counter area (compared to the former Winton location). Clean and organized. Still cash-only. ATM onsite. As for the food - perfect. It's the same as it's always been and the menu features the majority of dishes from the old menus with a few new updates. All the staff are the same too - great to see familiar faces. The hash browns continue to be what I say are the best in Rochester. The ideal crispy exterior - thin pancake-like preparation so there isn't an excess of mushy shredded potato. My go-to is the late riser: sausage (2 patties) or bacon depending on my mood, 2 eggs over easy, sourdough toast, and hash browns. Other favorites include the biscuits and gravy special when it's available or ordering lunch - a simple club sandwich done right every time. I tend to opt for the tuna sandwich or the turkey club. The reason this place is so good is because they use quality ingredients and it's consistently prepared. It's affordable too - $5-8 per dish. Park in the Blackfrairs lot if you can't find street parking. read more

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I learned about this place from my Yelp friends. I saw them review and bookmark it so we decided to give it a try. I've never been to the other Jim's, never knew it existed. The place is a decent size but when you're waiting and there's usually a wait, it can get uncomfortable because the waiting area is Tiny. You feel like you're on top of people who are eating and staring at them waiting to leave. That aspect reminds me of fishers station. The part that reminds me of James Brown's place on Culver, is that you can watch the cooks make your food. They are very busy and very good at what they do. The hashbrowns were crispy, just like i like them, and probably the best I've had in an extremely long time. I asked for well done and they were perfect. My breakfast sandwich was also great. The egg was over easy, just like I asked for. I like my sandwiches sloppy and it was! The ham was thinly shaved, not thick slabs that I don't like. I really can't wait to come back here, I just wish that I could eat breakfast like that everyday without consequence! ;) read more

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Jim's from Winton and Jim's Too from this Main St. location have combined. Everything you loved about either Jim's is still the same. Same staff, same amazing breakfast foods, Same long line (if you were used to the Winton place). The food is as good as any diner in town but gone is the dingy diner feel. They dumped some money into this place and while it took over a year to reopen, it's back and it's awesome. You won't recognize it inside. They really did a beautiful job. The layout is changed, pictures of Elaina and her kids on the walls, beautiful lighting and paint colors. Just an awesome job. Digital signage has replaced the handwritten lunch special board. Even the cushions have been recovered! I hate the fact that everyone from original Jim's has apparently heard of this place. The beauty of Jim's too is that it was right down the road and you could walk right in and get a table. That's history. by 9:45 there was a massive line. I freaking love this place. It's awesome food served by a great family. And it's relatively inexpensive. read more

Jim's On Main - They're back an you won't recognize the place. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, New York

My friends and I always get breakfast here after church on Sundays. They're absolutely packed, but the service is still fast and spot on. Love it here! read more

Disclaimer: I have never been to the previous location. This was based solely on a visit to the new location on E. Main St. The Good: Walking into Jim's, we were greeted by a friendly hostess (and a long line). Even though she kept calling me some random name, she was very sweet. The staff at Jim's were the best part of the breakfast experience. They were very friendly and helpful. My coffee mug never got below the 2/3 mark because of the extremely attentive servers. The food was quite cheap. I got a shaved steak, egg, cheese on a roll for $4 and added home fries for $1.10. The sandwich was exactly as described and tasty (I really liked the roll). I also got the carrot coffee cake as a side. Yes, you can get coffee cake as a side. Oh, America, you're the best. The Bad: My husband said his buffalo chicken wrap was ok and nothing to write home about (he was told the crispy chicken option was unavailable as they do not run the fryer on Sundays). Also, I can't believe I married a guy who gets a buffalo chicken wrap during brunch hours. Seriously, dude? My other dining companions were underwhelmed with their french toast and thought the granola/yogurt was store bought. My home fries were (quite) under done and needed salt/pepper. I was not thrilled with the carrot coffee cake. It didn't taste like much except the cream cheese frosting on top. The Weird: This is not a negative remark - just an observation of something odd: We stared at the check for quite a while, trying to figure out where the server wrote in the total. We then asked a passing server where the total was. She informed us that since tax has to be added (?!), the hostess totals all checks and collects payment. I have to say it is the first time I have ever seen that system. We just totalled the check ourselves and dropped off cash with the hostess. So, if you can't figure out where the total is...it is not your fault. In summary, it is a classic American diner owned by/staffed with incredibly nice people. I believe it is the service/low prices that make the experience special and not necessarily the food (which was okay but not great or unique). p.s They accept cash only. Also, you can park in the Blackfriar parking lot. read more

Jim's On Main - Coffee cake as a side because #murica - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Excellent! 4 of us for breakfast and each one enjoyed our meal. The service was great and the various waitresses were all very friendly and welcoming. The place is updated, clean, parking was easy and prices are extremely reasonable. First time there and I will be back. read more

My all-time favorite breakfast spot is back and even better than before! Jims' new digs are bright and shiny new, but you'll find the same homey atmosphere that everybody has come to love through the years. Jim's opens at 5AM, before everyone else, and is everything that you would expect from a world class family diner; friendly service, great coffee, an extensive menu, and incredibly good food at super reasonable prices. They're a cash only establishment, but you can't beat the value and they have an ATM on site. My go-to choice is the Late Riser; 2 Eggs, with your choice of breakfast meat, potato, and toast for just $5.25! And how I've missed their crispy shredded hash browns! In my humble opinion, Jim's has the best hash browns in Rochester, bar none. Jim's on Main. Simply the best breakfast in Rochester. read more

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What can I say? It's a great little place. I've only ever been for breakfast, but food is very reasonably priced, and served quickly. I've never been here where it hasn't been very busy, but they turn tables over quickly and the wait is not as long as you think. The breakfast menu is great - omelette, frittatas, breakfast sandwiches...etc. I had Corned Beef Hash with 2 eggs over easy. Everything cooked perfectly and served quickly. Coffee always refilled and friendly service. They have table, booth, and counter seating - take your pick. Parking can be tricky but you'll find a place! Will always come to Jim's when visiting Rochester, has an old diner feel wth a fresh new twist! read more

Jim's On Main - Breakfast!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, New York

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They're alright. Very average diner breakfast food. Waffles are lame and full of air, not at all dense. Stick to pancakes, and standard egg, meat, toast, kind of breakfasts if you go here. French toast looked pretty good but I didn't have any. Place seams clean and the food came out fairly quickly but I don't know where on earth these 4 and 5 star reviews came from... Who is rating this 4 and 5 stars? Even if you were just rating against other places that serve breakfast they aren't all that LOL. They are NOT disgusting or anything like that, nothing was awful, or overcooked, but absolutely nothing stand out as uniquely delicious or special. No way is it 5 stars.. read more

Love this location. Food always comes out hot and fresh and can't beat the prices! Everyone helps one another out which is obvious teamwork is big here! read more

What a great find! This place is new, clean, and fresh. Everyone is authentic and friendly and the decor bright and comfortable. I ordered the Grits special: grits, 2 eggs, toast, and a meat (I picked bacon). Everything was cooked perfectly, and very flavorful. We had their meat hot sauce on the side and that went well with everything. The best part of the meal was that it only cost $6.25!! Definitely my new favourite go-to place for breakfast/diner food. read more

Jim's On Main - Grits special: grits with butter, over-easy eggs, crispy bacon, and rye toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, New York

Best diner in Rochester!! Elana & her staff are outstanding! Everything on the menu is solid -- Daily Specials!

Had kind of a disappointing breakfast here this morning. My artichoke and swiss omelet was dry, over-cooked, and kind of an unappealing grayish-brown color. Could not taste the artichokes at all. The hashbrowns were undercooked (not crispy) and super bland. Server at the counter did not check in, otherwise I would have let her know. The person next to me was eating an omelet that looked normal, so I think they just screwed mine up and decided not to redo it. My husband had the Texas Hash and liked it. Not sure if I'll give Jim's a second chance... read more

Went In with my brothers to get food. All ordered and outta nowhere the chef yells out "Ahh F**king Fa**ots" so loud that everyone stopped and looked around. At first we thought that they were arguing with eachother but then he repeated the exact food we order and joked about it and we realised that the chef was talking about us. We got up and confronted them about it and they tried to apologize but we left. I am absolutely horrified. I can not believe this. I've never in my entire life experienced this type of humiliation. read more

Best breakfast deal in the city. Two Eggs, Toast, Hash-browns, Coffee. Under four dollars. The new decor is comfortable, open, and very nice. read more

Jim's On Main - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rochester, New York

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