I came to town to visit a friend - and I have to say that HANDS DOWN this is such a good home-cooked food diner. A lot of things are actually prepared instead of out of a can. The biscuits and gravy were really good, and the waitress "Karen" was SOOOO SWEET! You won't find nicer people, especially at local home town restaurants. read more

Would love to give the friendly staff more stars... but we have been there 4 or 5 times now and the problems are not getting better. They do not handle busy well... sure there is free wi fi to entertain yourself... but... and hour for 2 cheese steaks? We watched as people who were seated after us were served and could hear the kitchen staff struggling to get our order and a take out order for cheese steaks straight. There are no side options that my husband can eat... he is a cardiac patient and can not have chips... or anything fried... or eggs... he usually gets a side salad... for full price... and trying to get a chicken sandwich without chips is like pulling teeth... he gets asked at least 3 or 4 times if he "really doesn't want any chips? they come with it"... NO! he can not eat chips! Having full fat mayo on the sandwich is already a cheat... getting the third degree for not wanting chips is a hassle. Be sure to walk to the back and look at the specials board... unless you are directly in front of it you can not read the chalk... not sure what is the problem... but it is totally illegible. 1+ on the tiny 2 top tables... it is nice to have the straw holder... but there is WAY too much on each table for WAY too little space. read more

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The service was friendly. The food came out fairly quickly. The stars are reduced for the following 1-The booth table tops look dirty and stained 2-The breakfast skillet was medium warm at best. 3-There were a large quantity of Christian signs and sayings all over the restaurant. I'm not religious but I felt uncomfortable thinking about other friends of other religions who might come here. I don't begrudge someone their religious beliefs but in a public service industry, I don't know why you'd risk alienating clientele. read more

Waitress was very nice. That's about it. I ordered a Greek salad with grilled chicken at a price of around $12.00. The salad was small with about a sprinkle of feta cheese , maybe 6 small Greek olives, maybe 4 small slices of tomato and 6 pieces of 1/2 inch undercooked gnarly chicken. When the waitress brought our bill and asked if I wanted a box, I told her about the chicken. She said sorry and she could have the salad remade. We'll my husband had finished his meal so why would I want my salad remade. Typically when this happens the bad food charge gets taken off the bill but we got a $2.00 reduction off our bill. AND... there were only 6 people in the tire restaurant so it couldn't be that they were too busy. Will not be returning!! read more

David and I had a late lunch. The food was homemade and very tasty. David had the corned beef sandwich on grilled rye. The corned beef was some of the best I've had in Ohio. It was a better sandwich than the one at Gasoline Alley in Fairlawn. I had the daily special - Beef stew over noodles. The beef was amazing. It was tender and juicy. The veggies were plentiful and cooked to perfection. The noodles were just egg noodles (nothing to write home about). The only thing that would have made this dish better would have been if the stew was over mashed potatoes instead of the noodles. The prices were very reasonable. Everyone was quite friendly. This is going to be our new go to place for home cooked style food. read more

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We love a good diner especially for breakfast. We've done breakfast, lunch and dinner at Johnnys and are always happy with the food. Great chili! Solid specials and the staff is aces! read more

Stopped here, just a quick hop off of I80. Fantastic food, service, and authentic 50s diner. Truly a hidden gem! Don't miss it! read more

I went to Johnny's Diner. With my friend Who's 87 years old and we decided it was absolutely fabulous. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. The owner Johnny came over and visited the table. The food was great. Very unique. If you want a good dining experience That's not going to break your wallet But be enjoyable. Stop by Johnny's. Highly recommended read more

Headed over to the diner after working, they were just opening and I was the first customer which is always a good. The waitress was an absolute gem! She was very kind and accommodating. I ordered the veggie omelet along with some grits and toast. Service was fast the food was mehh basic. Kinda tasteless/bland probably wonderful if you have high blood pressure or something. Everything about it was okay, nothing to rave about or to box up and take home. The 3 rating has to do with the customer service and the ambiance the food is a solid 2.5. I also commend that a big party of military men came in the hostess never lost her focus and was able to keep up with checking in on me. I would definitely come here to grab some coffee and toast. read more

This is my absolute go-to when I'm in Hudson. Luckily, our office is there, so I have the pleasure of visiting Johnny's two or three times per week. Their breakfast is delicious, but I've fallen fortunate victim to their incredible burgers. Although their burgers are 1/3lb, and I thought it would not be enough meat for me, I've found that it is a perfect amount to go with the flavors of things they put on the burger. I'm a huge fan of the Appleseed and Mac'n'Cheese burgers. Also, old school diner vibes are always a plus. read more

I will never understand why waitresses treat their customers so bad. We had breakfast received our coffee and ordered. The waitress brought out our meal asking if there was anything else needed and told her we needed silverware and more coffee. She said she would bring it but proceeded to give other tables their food. Finally she brings our silverware and more coffee but by then my food was cold. The other waitresses kept coming over to see if we're ok and we were but I doubt very much if we will ever go back because of the service we received. read more

Service was fine . It's always busy so we expect a wait . We've eaten here before and food was very good , no complaints . This last time , My boyfriend got and omelet and his meal looked good and tasted good . I got " loaded " hash browns and toast . Loaded was quite the over statement! It was a plate of what looked like frozen skinny fries , over cooked ( fried maybe ) with a sprinkle of cheese , maybe one slice of diced bacon ( I'm being generous ) and a teaspoon of sour cream . My " hash browns " did not looked like my boyfriends . His looked like fresh / homemade hash browns . Mine were not ! They were so over cooked that I couldn't even stab them with a fork . I know , My fault for not speaking up . The waitress didn't ask me if my meal was okay when I allowed her to take my plate with only a few bites eaten ( of course not lol ) I'd probably eat here again . It's a cute place . However , I think they should rename the LOADED hash browns !! I wish I had taken a pic !! read more

My wife and stopped there for breakfast this morning. We each had coffee and we split a bacon and cheese omelet with home fries and an English muffin. The food was good and the service was quick and very friendly. The chef came around to the table to make sure everything prepared to our liking. You don't see that very much in chain restaurants. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

A Hudson restaurant located in the Acme Plaza shopping center. Both table and counter service. Family friendly, attentive staff with reasonable priced menu options. Always offering breakfast specials. It is not gourmet but worth a visit. read more

Such a great place! Johnny is the owner and the cook! A great guy, comes out and talks to the customers. It's a 50's dinner with jukebox, counter and booths! The food is good and not huge portions but just right. My favorite is the Grilled Rueben. My grandson likes to sit at the counter and have pancakes. It is very kid friendly. The waitstaff is friendly and quick. They serve a great milkshake and have a car rally every Wednesday during the summer and fall. Don't forget to put your change in the jar when you pay! The money goes to sending a teen to Young Life camp every summer! read more

I used to come here as a kid with my friends to grab a quick shake or meal after a long day of summer activities. I recently came back to visit for the first time as an adult, and was pleased to see everything in the same condition in which I last found it. The food is excellent and very reasonably priced. You can't beat breakfast all day! At my most recent visit, the owner sent over a complimentary piece of pie for my table to enjoy. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is the mediocre service from the wait staff. Otherwise - Johnny's has a lot to offer! read more

Maybe it's because I lived in north Jersey for almost half my 41 years and had an immediate selection of 5-star diners, but this diner was no where near a 5 star experience. They're really lucky I'm giving them two stars. We decided to go there this morning, a Saturday, because we were looking for a good breakfast and willing to pay a little bit extra for it. The place was pretty busy with older people so we were stuck in a tiny two-seater by the door. The table had a lot of clutter on it and it didn't leave much room for plates let alone anything else. The menu is limited, no country fried steak, no meat in the skillets that I saw (besides the corned beef hash one) and you couldn't get lunch until 11 AM. Their lunch and dinner menus are also limited. We both got 2 eggs and bacon. It comes with home fries and a bread of your choosing. I did sunny side up and a bagel. He did sunny side up and rye. Husband got orange juice and coffee, I got iced tea. Food came out fairly quickly. But when the waitress set down my plate, the eggs were literally raw. They were quickly fried on the bottom but jiggly and clear on the top. I scraped off most of the raw egg white that I could and used the bottom and the cold yolk to flavor my potatoes. Nothing had salt. Even the butter on the lightly warmed bagel was plain and salt-free. There was something that looked like paprika maybe on the potatoes, but you couldn't taste it. It was horrible. I asked the husband if there happened to be jelly packets on his side of the tiny table we were forced to choose because the place was busy for a Saturday morning, but he said there wasn't anything but what I saw over there. The girl never asked if I wanted cream cheese or jelly and she never came back during the entire time we were eating for me to ask her for some. His meal was the same. It was horribly bland and we weren't even out the door before he said we were never going back there. We both agreed the bacon had the most flavor, but my slices ranged from dark and crispy on one side to almost uncooked on the other side of the same piece. Don't waste your time or money unless you like bland, unsalted, hardly cooked food. read more

We can't stop smiling at Johnny's! It's a step back in time--a real 50s diner with friendly service and food cooked fresh to order! Give the Greek omelette, the hash browns, the Banana pancakes a try! My hubby and I prefer spending our money at Mom and Pop places like this! Keep the money in the community is our motto! And yes, the namesake is the owner! read more

The Diner has a very cold feel. The Staff seems unable to keep up and the food was very bland. The acoustics were poor and you could hear every conversation around you. No reason to go back. read more

If this diner ever closes i will lose my mind. Nothing i can say about this place will do it justice suffice to say when my fiance and i relocated from cleveland to hudson we had no place we really felt at home until we happened upon Johnnys Diner. The staff is great, the owner is one of the most down to earth guys i've met and a stellar cook. They serve all their items (including breakfast) all day which is great for us cause we are on a late schedule. I often times find myself ordering specials off the board because they always surprise me and never let me down. The price point is very good for the amount of food and how good it is. Its a retro style diner but they do have a flat screen up if you need to check the weather/scores/news, there's wifi. They have a jukebox and they're almost always playing some classics and if not just ask em to put something on. My fiance is crazy about their signature "caramel, apple, bacon waffle" which i just tried recently and is amazing to say the least. I really love when they have their homemade potato salad it's really good. I know Johns wife makes alot of homemade desserts as well. They make good old fashioned milk shakes and malts which im dying to try but everytime i go i end up to full. I could go on forever but bottomline if you're located anywhere within driving distance of downtown hudson stop by here and check them out. We did and it's the only place we go pretty much. they have a facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnysDinerinHudson read more

Johnnys Diner - Diners Near Me - Hudson, Ohio

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Great food and great people! We eat here once a week and I highly recommend Johnny's!

Cute 'retro' looking diner. Friendly staff. Came for breakfast once and it was ok. I'll give them a break considering when we went they were new. My over medium eggs were over cooked. The waitress quickly took them back and had them remade and the 2nd time came out right. I did not care for the potatoes, they had no taste. The bacon was meh. Not too impressed w/b-fast. Trying for 2nd time. This time lunch. GREAT lunch! I had the pesto chicken w/hot cherry peppers in ciabatta bread...this was delicious! It's served w/chips. The pesto was so good! However, if u don't like hot spicy food, this isn't for you. If u do like food that has heat, this sandwich provides! Nice piece of chicken too. Had a side of cole slaw and it was pretty good. My hubby got the New Jersey chicken philly. He really liked it. I tried and it was very good too! On a soft roll! Also, I'm not a big fan of onion rings, but they have the best ones around!! Dip them in a little mustard...oh yeah! And the water here is good. Prices good too. Oh, and we got a slice of chocolate cake. Waitress said made in house. It was delicious and moist. Kinda tasted like Betty Crocker cake and frosting, but it's all good! read more

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Nice place - fast, friendly staff (including the owner/cook who comes out to say hello when the orders are done). Prices are very reasonable, food is good to very good, but not gourmet - it's a diner, and its best offerings are diner food (burgers, fries, breakfast, comfort food). They do some unusual things which have been surprisingly good ("does that say clam AND corn chowder or is that two different chowders?"). They've had some growing pains, but I'm willing to overlook those for now. Having cooked breakfast in a diner when I was in college, I know that cooking eggs properly for a bunch of customers all wanting different methods is a challenge. I don't even want to think about all of the undercooked or overcooked eggs I sent out...ugh. read more

I had basted eggs (some places I have to instruct how to make; not here). However the crispy home fries were anything but. The service was good. The owner was very friendly the wait staff was fine. Place has 50's theme with a touch of south Jersey. If you're using a GPS, the diner is perpendicular to the street behind the golden arches. read more

My boyfriend and I were out for a ride on his bike and came across this gem of a place. Retro diner vibe. Great decor. Even better food! The owner was very friendly We will definitely be back! read more

This place has great potential! The location is great and the place is cute but the food did not meet our expectations. The meat on my burger was obviously frozen and the fries were tasteless. On our first visit we tried the hot dog special. The hot dogs tasted like they were the cheapest money could buy. This place could be a "Diners Drive In's and Dives kind of place if they would kick the food up a notch. I can picture home-cut fries, fresh made onion rings and more variety of shakes (when I asked for a hot fudge peanut butter shake, I was told they did not have hot fudge or peanut butter! Later, she did inform me that she found peanut butter!) I have high hopes that the food will get better and Johnny's will stay around for years to come. read more

Great breakfast place all day. The skillets are tastey, worth the $9.99 price. The coffee is typical. Definitely a clean and tidy place.

Great food at a great price. Cute atmosphere. Clean with friendly staff. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

My husband and I stopped in for dinner and really enjoyed the atmosphere, friendly staff and good food. We are always looking for diners in our area and was pleased to find this little gem not far from our home. Looking forward to trying them out for breakfast and lunch too. Menu is huge so there's something for everyone! read more

45 min to get our food, which was a very simple order. No offer to do anything to remedy the situation, just an explanation from the owner that they were "busy." Fine, but we counted 3 tables that got served in a fraction of the time we had been waiting, and they came in after us. No one ever came to check on us in the meantime, either. We were a party of 3, not understanding what went wrong. Oh, and stale bread, just for the icing on the cake! Save yourself the trouble and get a good meal in good time at Yours Truly! read more

What a cute little family owned diner ! Warm and welcoming atmosphere with excellent food and service . Being from the diner capital of the world (jersey) I'm giving this one a 10 out of 10! Will be sure to visit again . read more

Stopped in for dinner because my daughter goes to the dance studio next door. I ordered the Clevelander, a brat with sauerkraut & onions, and my wife ordered the patty melt and a milkshake. Food came out quick and everything was good. read more

We had such a good time. Hostess was very friendly and welcoming. Our server Karen was awesome and helped us choose our menu items. Food was served quickly and was delicious. Swiss mushroom burger was one of the best I've had and the onion rings were crisp and plentiful. The restaurant was very clean. Lots of regulars here and I know why. We will be back. read more

Solid diner! Best Philly Cheese steak sandwich I've had in a long time. Have them add jalapeños if you like it spicy. Definitely coming back to check out the rest of the menu. read more

I love diners and this one was great-from the food to the service. We went for an early breakfast and Johnny was actually cooking our food! Both him and our server Karen were extremely personable. We will definitely be back when we are in the neighborhood. read more

Best chocolate cake I have ever had. Great place for a burger. Reasonable prices and very kind and friendly staff. Genuine gem

Awesome dinner run by local family with old fashioned NJ dinner feel. Love the food and all the people. Can't go wrong eating here any time of day. read more

Stopped in for some breakfast with my boyfriend and another couple after camping at the KOA down the road. The boyfriend's coffee spoon was extremely dirty. At first we thought it was just stained, but the caked-on grime easily came off with the scrape of a finger nail. No one else's silverware at the table looked like that. The prices were exceptionally high. For 2 eggs, toast, and hashbrowns, it was about $7.00. Usually in a diner-like place, you can get a breakfast like that for about $3.00. The hashbrowns were raw and cold, the biscuits I got were very stale and crunchy, and the scrambled eggs were runny and undercooked. Even though we were all less-than-pleased with the food, the waitress we had was very nice and accommodating. The atmosphere is very cute and 50's-esque, but I would not recommend eating here. Especially for the price. read more

Johnnys Diner - Diners Near Me - Hudson, Ohio

I'm walking out with the best food baby I've ever had. John, the owner, is so sweet and cares deeply about feeding the bellies of this community. I'll be back soon. read more

With its Happy Days-style decor and delicious food, this dining spot is perfect for a family of picky eaters. There is a large menu, and the food was delicious. read more