this is fun, family owned, featuring life changing home fries and i don't like home fries. very handsome staff. should be open till 10pm

My mom used to get breakfast here every morning after delivering her paper route with the plain dealer she always ordered an omelette with everything on it and it was always delicious read more

Fun atmosphere, great food, fast services no complaints! Jim's has been a part of Solon (and Streetsboro) for many years- traditional breakfast diner. read more

The original Jim's in Solon. What a place. Located conveniently right off SR 422 at 43 and 91, this the kind of place you'd remember your mom or dad taking you to as a kid. Totally dated, small interior with a Cleveland friendly atmosphere. No pretense here, just honest, from scratch grill top cooking for breakfast, lunch, or a casual dinner. My favorite is breakfast and I usually get 2 eggs over medium, home fries, rye, bacon and a side of sausage gravy. Heaven. They are still cash only, but they do have an ATM in the front of the inside of the restaurant. Try Jim's, you'll love it or we can't be friends. And get the home fries extra crispy! read more

Jim's Open Kitchen - American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

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My family is visiting Cleveland, OH and decided to grab breakfast at a local restaurant, vs a "chain" establishment. Very friendly atmosphere! Tiffany was very attentive, and she checked on us often enough to ensure we had everything we needed. The coffee was good, and the food was hot, and full of flavor. I am glad to make this post because I have also experienced the opposite at other well-known restaurants. Thanks to the staff here for treating us like family! read more

This is a hole in the wall breakfast joint that serves great affordable breakfast. My husband and I really enjoyed our meals there. Our daughter also goes there with her friends and they like it. read more

Lunch with coworkers last week, and we adventured here in Solon. It is your classic old school diner - right down to the fact that is a CASH ONLY establishment. Staff: 5 stars - friendly, down to earth, knew many of the diners Ambiance: 5 stars for look and feel (vintage posters, jute boxes at booth, classic diner feel), 1 star for comfort (sat in a booth and there was absolutely no padding left - just coils, bumps and discomfort) Food: 2 stars - high levels of butter and grease everywhere. I ordered the Hash Nelson, which sounded like a tasty veggie-potato-egg medley, but was nearly all potato and had unexpected hair found in it. My coworkers ordered a sandwich (he said it was super tasty but greasy) and a salad (overall dull). Price: 5 stars - super inexpensive! See: cash only:) read more

Let's be real - Jim's Open Kitchen is somewhat of an institution in this area. If you've never eaten here, are you sure you've really experienced it all in the burbs? My friends and I used to skip class senior year of high school and come here for huge, inexpensive pancakes. And not much has changed. Well, we don't need to skip class anymore, but the food and atmosphere remains the same, homey greasy spoon you'd expect. Sometimes, its good when things don't change. If you're looking for the perfect hangover food, you should already be in the car with cash in-hand (they are cash only). Jim's has all the popular dishes you'd expect at a diner (eggs, hash browns, etc.) served by nice people, and it's not uncommon to see regulars here. Most people love their signature waffles, which come in a wide array of sugary goodness like Banana Foster, Reese's, and Banana Split. Its hard not to love the place! You can even skip class...they won't tell. Promise. I turned out just fine! read more

Tried this place for weekend brunch. Pretty good variety between omelettes, waffles and burgers. First impression was not the best when coming in : sticky and really dirty floor. Then the bathroom clearly need attention. The open kitchen and the look of the inside makes it a pretty convivial place. Be aware that it can get pretty hot inside, we did experienced this. For the food, everything is pretty simple, nothing fancy and not looking for something healthy either. If you are vegetarian, only one option in the omettre and breakfast section. Otherwise you will have to go for the sweet : waffles and pancakes. I can't say the food was not good, as it was enjoyable. But I would suggest to add more vegetarian option on the menu and/or maybe able to substitute for egg whites. read more

Diner food at its best. Thick cut brioche bread for American cheese grilled cheese. Great fountain coke. Several booths, counter stools, cash only. read more

Cute place, very high-quality food, very reasonable prices. Small, temperature not well-controlled because it is open so you'll feel the heat from the kitchen. No refills offered on the coffee. People are friendly enough. Marking down a couple of points because I felt there was a sense of "entitlement" about this place (see photos of signs): Cash only, don't spend too much time here, wait until your entire group has arrived etc. Also, I visited the second time, and prepare yourself to be ignored if its busy. They will not make eye contact with you standing at the door. Understand this place has been here for a while but is very offputting for new people. I also don't like having to pay a finance charge to use the ATM machine they have on their premises (not my bank). Summary: Complacent, decent prices for decent food. read more

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I could eat here every day if allowed to.... Food is amazing and they have a nice mix of breakfast items and standard diner fare. Service is wicked quick and the price cannot be best. Super small and cash only - plan on waiting unless you sit at the counter. We loved getting the Herb Nelson's basically a breakfast hash with fried potatoes and eggs and yummy onions and peppers. They also have some killer biscuits and sausage gravy that my kids love . Milkshakes and coffee are the go to beverages for us - both are equally fab. So good and low key and food is excellent. Also, great burgers and salads if you are not feeling it for breakfast items . read more

Great place to go to feel like your at the right place. The food is good and the service is spot on. Love the hollandaise sauce whenever I get the french fries I love dipping them into the hollandaise sauce the burgers are good big fresh and juicy. . I just wish they were open in the evening for dinner read more

I don't get this place. Everyone makes a big deal about this diner and I just don't see why. It's nothing special, the food was just ok. It's really no big deal. Not impressed at all! read more

Jim's Open Kitchen is an old fashioned diner and a favorite among the locals. The place is small and always seems packed, especially for breakfast. Seating consists of booths or at the counter on swivel type stools. The counter seating runs the length of the restaurant and overlooks the open kitchen and flat top grill where the breakfast is prepared right in front of you. For the whole experience, you must sit at the counter. The menu consists of typical diner breakfast and lunch fare and everything is made to order. Prices seem fair and service is always top notch. If you're looking for a cozy diner with food prepared by people who actually love what they do all the while patronizing a family owned business, then this is the place for you. The folks at Jim's put a lot of love into their place and it certainly reflects on the business they generate. read more

Jim's Open Kitchen - American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

We love this place. It is a diner with great food. Very casual and good for kids. They have booths and a bar to sit at. Wait staff is friendly and service is fast. It can be a bit loud depending on who is the diner at the time but worth it for a family owned place with a good fresh cooked meal. read more

Jim's is an American diner that serves breakfast and lunch at the corner of Aurora Rd. and S.O.M. in Solon. Don't expect the servers to say "it was my pleasure," on cue as they are programmed to in Chick-Fil-A and Time-Warner Cable. Instead, do expect non-scripted, authentic human interactions. Sometimes I miss that. Jim's an excellent, affordable place to have breakfast. It is equal parts delicious and classic Americana. read more

Jim's Open Kitchen - Old America - American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

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Nice small restaurant, great friendly staff, good food at a good price, will tell family and friends

Best tasting and most flavorful diner food I've had in a really long time! Staff was very sweet and accommodating right up to closing time. Everything you'd want out of a mom and pop diner. read more

I was a little peeved when I got home to find that instead receiving the cheese eggs that I ordered, I received cheese sausage. They literally slapped a piece of cheese on top of my sausage links instead of adding the cheese to the eggs during cooking. I decided to try this place again after a past negative experience where my pancakes were overcooked and burnt around the edges. read more

Jim's Open Kitchen - A piece of cheeses slapped on sausage links. - American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

Old school diner feel with very friendly staff. The breakfast was perfect, I was happy I stopped in. Fresh sliced potatoes, great diner coffee and crispy bacon...what more could you ask for!! read more

Food was delicious, service was fast and friendly! Very quaint little 50's diner in the heart of Solon, Ohio. read more

Jim's Open Kitchen - Cinnamon apples are delicious! - American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

So glad we tried this place. Family of four, tried a little of everything. I had the ultimate Herb Nelson and it was very good. I recommend sitting at the counter down by where they are cooking (open kitchen). The whole place ran like a well oiled machine. It's small and they make they most of every inch. Give em a try read more

Jim's Open Kitchen - Breakfast with my guy - American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

If you want a real diner experience you shouldn't go anywhere else. Jim's has been around for 3 generations and will most likely go to the 4th generation. The reason it has lasted so long... good food, friendly staff, great prices. So if you are in northeast Ohio, take a drive and experience one of the last true family run places where quality and great food rule. read more

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Loved this place! Old-style diner with a row of booths on one side and counter service on the other. I had French Toast and Sausage and Hubby had an Omelet, Home Fries and Toast. We both felt our meals were delicious! They were very quick and friendly too. This restaurant definitely deserves all the good reviews it gets. We were visiting from about an hour away but are planning a return trip and will be returning here for some more Breakfast goodness! read more

Jim's Open Kitchen - Wonderful French Toast with sausage made with light and fluffy Texas Toast. Delish!! - American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

Fast, great service! Delicious breakfast. I especially loved their homemade sliced whole potato home fries. The large turkey sausage patties were yummy. Cute 50s vibe in a friendly local atmosphere. read more

Great breakfast diner. Fantastic bacon, good crunch to the toast, potato's are plentiful and the staff is friendly. Eggs cooked to perfection. Not many tables for a large group but belly up to the bar and enjoy. We'll be back !! read more

Super cool 50's style diner. The way it should be. People know each other, decent music, great food generous proportions. I'd eat here till I tried just about everything on the menu. Had some kind of breakfast mash. Really good! read more

Jim's Open Kitchen - American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

This place rocks! Great Food Fast!!! Go often to enjoy the best breakfast place in town! read more

A great old fashioned family diner for breakfast and lunch. I have been eating here for about 22 years. The Herb Nelson is my favorite. You will be full all day after eating it. read more

Was in Ohio visiting family and my SO requested a diner. I found this and it didn't disappoint. Jim's Open Kitchen is a local institution, visible from their local following of people who didn't need to use a menu to order. Service was friendly and fast. I enjoyed sitting at the counter watching them cook. Cash only. read more

My first time there Saturday! Great breakfast and can't wait to go back. Eggs perfect, hash browns crispy how I ordered them, bacon just right, toasted bagel & good coffee. Waitress was efficient and friendly. Watched the breakfast being made on the grill right in front of me. Didn't have to wait for someone to take it out from under a heating lamp. read more

Jim's Open Kitchen - American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

Awesome diner. This is where you go when you want quintessential diner fair. Sitting at the counter is the way to go. Quick service, watching the line at work, and getting the authentic diner experience with the taste and quality you would expect. The gravy is delicious and the eggs and potatoes were cooked perfectly. We left full and happy and will return. read more

Great friendly service! Very fresh and hot. Hand pressed burgers, so they are juicy. Everything is homemade and fresh. I think they have been in business for over 50 years with many handed down family recipes. I love when they have turkey with the homemade gravy. I have to have mine on French fries. Breakfast all day. I love the pancakes and waffles. Home fries are the best! read more

Jim's is a local institution, and it's celebrating its 60th year in 2019. It's a great place for weekend brunch -- if I were retired, it would probably be a great place for weekday brunch as well. I highly recommend it. But it's a small restaurant, so we sometimes have to wait as long as 15-20 minutes for a booth (there's usually no wait, or a much shorter wait, for seats at the counter). (My experience is on the weekend; I imagine that there are fewer people during the week and probably no wait.) In my opinion, the short wait is worth it, but it may be an issue for families with young children or people (like diabetics) who have to eat on schedule. One other thing: cash only. No credit cards, but there's an ATM on site in case you're not prepared. read more

I genuinely love this place. It's a small diner with limited seating but it's constantly bustling with people. The food here is inexpensive and very filling. They practically cook it right in front of you and it has a homemade taste. I honestly wish there were more places like this around still. I recommend this place to anyone that is passing through in the morning when you want a good hardy breakfast and not fast food. read more

Jim's Open Kitchen - American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

This was not as pleasant an experience as usual. We had a different waitress her name was Kayla and she was not friendly nor did she bother to check on our drinks. She bused the table while we were finishing up and made us feel very rushed. All in all I do not want her as a waitress again. read more

I really love a good hole in the wall diner, and this place is just that. Not a ton of seating, old fashioned decor like a 50s diner, the food is being cooked right behind the counter. I ordered a Belgium waffle and it was really really good. I was very impressed with it because sometimes you really don't know what you're going to get out of a hole in the wall diner! My husband got the Benedict which he liked. Solid food and will definitely be going back! read more

Still the best place in Solon for breakfast. Drove up from SC for a few Indians games and had to hit up Jim's...even bought a coffee mug.

I really enjoyed my meal. I had a patty melt and home fries; their potatoes reminded me of my dad's Lyonnaise potatoes, ie, pan-fried thinly-cut potatoes. My husband had an omelet that he really dug. (He almost never orders omelets, because he doesn't trust people to cook them properly, so it was good stuff.) Our service was prompt and friendly; someone who seemed like the owner or a manager was training a new person, and he was really nice to her. I like that. Nice people are rad. It's a 50's-ish diner but without the faux kitsch of a corporate chain; it feels homey, like going somewhere that your grandma or grandpa took you when you were little. The menu is pretty typical; I wasn't surprised by anything. Sometimes that's good. Sometimes that's just what you want. read more