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    Jonathon's Diner

    3.7 (315 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    The Breakfast Classic
    Juana E.

    Brunch Goals Achieved at Jonathon's Diner! From the classic to the creative, every bite delivered. The Breakfast Classic : two eggs, crispy bacon, golden waffle & toast is pure diner comfort done right. But the real star? The All-In-One Waffle: a fluffy Belgian waffle with bacon baked inside, topped with scrambled eggs, sausage, caramelized onions, green chiles, and cheddar cheese cream gravy, all drizzled with hot sauce. Sweet, savory, and chef's kiss perfection! Elite Tip: Come hungry, sit back, and let Jonathon's remind you why breakfast is the best part of the day. #YelpEliteEats #BrunchGoals #JonathonsDiner

    Chicken and waffles
    Monica B.

    This place is my favorite go to spot. It never disappoints. I always want to try something different, but the chicken and waffles with that delicious gravy is my go-to. I also have to add a mimosa, which has a wonderful price. Wait staff is very attentive and the greeter always has a smile and good conversation. You can never go wrong by eating here.

    Chicken fried chicken, eggs over easy and potatoes underneath!
    Greg M.

    Great place! Large portions and relaxing atmosphere. The chicken fried chicken and eggs over easy, delish!

    Chicken salad sandwich with Swiss and cheese eggs
    Kayla B.

    Chicken salad was good. Service was fast. Waiter was a little annoyed I wanted to change my cheese to Swiss and I saw her making fun of me but other than that overall the food was good.

    Chicken and Waffles
    Carmen G.

    I haven't been to Jonathon's in years since they have moved locations but the food tastes just as good. Big servings for a reasonable price. Also service was moving well for it to be so crowded. If you like the diner feel then you will appreciate the feel of the restaurant.

    Fried Chicken and Waffles
    Denise G.

    My daughter and I decided to brunch here today. I haven't been to Jonathan's since they moved locations. It's more spacious than the last place. It's really nice and simple. Service was good and everyone was helpful. The food and menu was the same which is a good thing. I was really glad they didn't make drastic changes to the food/menu like most places do when they get bigger establishments. The food is obviously a little pricey but the portions they give you have VERY decent. Worth the money. My only complaints are the Steal Oats had no flavor. They were cooked right and had good looking toppings but bland, and the Latte with salted caramel was too sweet and left a weird aftertaste. I would probably never get their coffee again. My daughter said the gravy was also very bland and seemed to be missing something. Other than that the food was good. We did order a Chicken Fried Steak and eggs with a side of pancakes to go for my son. The steak is huge! It was the size of the container. So overall the food is good but certain things could be better. We'll be back.

    Jessica M.

    Cute little diner! When out of town I like trying small locally owned businesses. This one was near our hotel and had good reviews and I'm glad we stopped by. Standard breakfast of eggs, bacon, and toast. LOTS of bacon on my plate! The waffle was good. The Caesar salad was fresh and tasted like homemade dressing. Great service too!

    Zadiee R.

    Let me tell you now. This is the best breakfast spot in Dallas! I came here randomly after yoga and when I say everything I ate was a 10/10. It was a 10 out of 10. Our service for a Saturday morning was really good & our food came out fast. I ordered the Breakfast with brunch potatoes , scrambled eggs with cheese and their pancakes! Everything tastes soooo homemade like your mama made it! I got full so quick and they give you a lot of food. Jonathon's definitely will be seeing me again. It's a diner still so it's not loud or anything. Also they close at 2:30 so come before that!

    $5 Poinsettia on the left $5 Mimosa on the right
    Jamon A.

    Was told it was a good spot to check out on Sundays and it did not disappoint! $5 Mimosas and had a nice variety of options on the menu. I got the breakfast tacos and swapped my chopped potatoes for fries instead. Great flavor on the fries as well. 0 complaints. Excellent service even on a busy Sunday afternoon. Would recommend. Presentation: 9/10 Taste: 9.2/10 Price: $11.50 Breakfast Tacos $5 Mimosa $5 Poinsettia

    Cockroach in the pico
    Alaina E.

    Do NOT eat here. I use to love it but once you find a cockroach in your food it's all over!! Shows how downhill they have gone.

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    Keyshawn S.

    Stop next-door to get my car washed and saw this little cute building behind the car wash we went over for breakfast. Food was good. Service was great restaurant were super clean.

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    Julie T.

    Small cozy diner. Friendly fast service. Decent prices. Pecan maple cold brew was pretty yum! Private parking at back.

    Belgian waffle
    Astrid R.

    Melanie was amazing! Very helpful and kind! We got the chicken and waffles and chicken and biscuits!

    Malimosa and Tequila Sunrise

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    Simply Amazing! Nothing more to say!!! Haven't had a bad meal to date at Jonathon's.

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    Food was 10/10 chicken fried steak was bang for your buck, i didn't even finish it. Service was . Do come here.

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    no Christina, that happened before she came and got you . so no you wasn't present when I arrived . will not be returning

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    The food was amazing !!! My boyfriend took me for the first time and our service was sooooo good!

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    Food was good the wait time for a Saturday was 20 min but our table was very wobbly a

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    Nice little hidden diner. The chicken fried steak was really good. Our lovely waitress Mercedes was very attentive and took care of us.

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    This place rocks! Plain and simple. Come here. Everything is good and everyone is nice/welcoming.

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    Food it's good. But the lady "welcoming" people at the front door it's so rude with customers.

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