The management has really gone downhill. The owner is very snotty to her waitstaff, her kitchen staff, and even her customers. And if you dare point out a discrepancy between the menu price and your bill, then she REALLY gets sore. This *used* to be one of the better restaurants in town, but the way they are now, you're better off bypassing them and going to Egg Harbor Café instead. read more

This fifties style diner is so full of atmosphere, you will feel right at home immediately. I loved their biscuits and gravy for breakfast and highly recommend their homemade Reuben sandwich for lunch. Staff is friendly and welcoming. I went back 3 times while in Lake Geneva. read more

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My wife and I have been coming here for the longest time as we like to support local franchise free business. We understand inflation and the need to adjust prices but the last increase has now set you above the reasonable line for the product. When you see an average increase of 20-40%, depending on the dish, in one one year period something is amiss. This is a perfect example of how Yelp protects its users because you can browse back through the menu photos and compare to the current one! We always support local business and will continue to do so however this establishment will be passed on by us and now many people who can simple math. Best of luck. read more

Joni's Diner - Stuff french toast! - Diners Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Does a nostalgic diner bring the heat or is it all just for show... Well Joni's dinner brings it, classic diner vibe with good solid diner food to boot. The corned beef hash was homemade fresh and the service was fantastic with a bit of nostalgia. Prices were family friendly and if you squinted you might think you were somewhere off the Jersey Turnpike and not in ideal Lake Geneva. No matter where you think you are, you'll be glad you actually are at Joni's, Aloha read more

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This is a very cool place!! An old time diner. We loved it. We came here for breakfast. The food was wonderful and the service was fantastic. Thank you so much!! read more

This used to be good but I recently had breakfast here. Everything seemed fine as usual. Long time waitress sneezes. We all sneeze. No attempt to cover or deflect it. Then blows here nose throws the napkin out and immediately goes to fill cups with ice water... If you're a human being and in food service - be clean. Shouldn't have to tell you how absolutely gross this is. When you're at home you can put whatever bodily fluids you want into your own food and drinks, but we don't want yours in ours thank you very much. We're paying for food and service. Not this kind. read more

We stopped in at Joni's on a Sunday morning. The vibe of a small diner was in full force. We had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. But, the pleasant staff handled the wait with ease due to the size of the diner I'm sure it's a regular thing. The staff was very quick on the turning of vacant tables. There's counter service and booths available. We has a booth which was clean and not lacking of the vintage diner feel. The food was definitely worth the wait. I had the biscuits and gravy and easy over eggs with a side of cornbeef hash. My girl had the easy over eggs and bacon. The cornbeef hash was excellent. Crisp with a little crunch from the green onions and touch of green cabbage. It wasn't overly meaty but, the flavor was there.. This wasn't cornbeef from a can. Great flavor without being overly salty. The biscuits were fresh and soft and the gravy was flavourful without being overly salty as well. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. The food came out very quickly which must be helpful to a place this sized. Overall we loved Joni's Diner. A traditional diner vibe with great food. We will come back every time we in town read more

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Busy place on a Sunday afternoon, but that was expected. I had a burger, my wife had a wrap. Both were delicious. Our waiter was really awesome. He was busy, but checked in on us a couple times. Great ambiance if you like that diner look and feel. Will definitely come back. read more

Great spot! Good food, clean facility and friendly staff. What's not to like? I recommend

I would give Joni's 10 stars if a I could. First, it is a historical New Jersey style diner, that must be seen. At one time this style of diner was all NJ Joni moved it here! Secondly the food and service were excellent. We had the burger, meatloaf and chicken soup all home made. All delicious! read more

We came here because the border towns in IL have almost no good places to eat so we headed to Lake Geneva. It was a busy Sunday and they were slammed but we were still able to get sat right away. They have a cool interior and story which is detailed on the menus and tells you about the history of the space. They have a big menu with all the diner classics. I enjoyed the potato pancakes which came with sour cream, applesauce, eggs, and bacon. I had a Sir Andrew for the first time which is lemonade with seltzer water. Although it was refreshing, it would have been stellar with fresh squeezed lemonade instead of Minute Maid. All in all, it was a good experience but with basic ingredients, you get basic food and there were not many vegetarian options. If you are into classic diner food though this is a great option! read more

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Great breakfast spot. They were busy but got us in. They were fast, attentive and food was great.

Joni's is a gem! It's really a throwback in time. Reminds you of the old diners in a metal trailer or a food truck. The food is delicious and the portions large with cheap prices. We just went for breakfast and I had to take half my food with me to go. The pancakes are big and thick, same goes for the bacon. I was super impressed with food, the service, and the prices. If you like yummy diner food and don't wanna spend a lot of money check out Joni's. read more

Joni's Diner - Diners Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

My wife and I went to Joni's Diner on Saturday for our weekend getaway in Lake Geneva. We had Banana Bread French Toast (sweet but amazingly tasty) and Big E omelets (omelet with everything in it with toast but not hash brown). Both were really good for a typical breakfast food. The portion was perfect for a middle aged person. Next time we would like to try some other dishes as well! We gave it 4 starts only because even though we really enjoyed it, we never had any wow moment here. read more

Joni's Diner - The Big E omelets - Diners Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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I love that there is an old-school feel diner in Lake Geneva. Honestly, this was one of my favorite spots that we went to this past weekend. The menu is very much one that you would find at a standard diner. I like that there is something for everyone. We were seated within 5 minutes when we went earlier at 8:30am. I imagine it gets pretty packed very quickly on the weekends here. I ordered the Steak & Eggs. It was a New York Strip and came with hash browns. I enjoyed it a lot! It was tempting to order a Deep Dish Apple Pie slice, but I opted not to after a delicious meal. There's a surcharge for using your credit card. read more

The fact we had breakfast here two of our four mornings should speak volumes. My late brother and I loved diners; the ambiance and the food. While he is nolonger alive, I seek out diners with the same enthusiasm. At Joni's we weren't disappointed. We had large groups with each breakfast and they were able to accommodate us. And given the fact half our party was under six, everyone found something they liked and it was brought out promptly. Similar for the adults; lots of choices and good food. The service was excellent as well; enthusiastic and helpful. I wish they were located a little closer and that they played their 60's music a little louder. read more

It was busy but we were seated at the counter right away. The service was excellent. Highly recommend the biscuits and gravy. Charming atmosphere. read more

Loved the food and ambience is great! Love the 50's vibe. Service was good too. A little pricey though.

Solid breakfast, quick efficient service. Good food, good price. I had eggs, pancakes and bacon. Pancakes had powdered sugar. Bacon was crispy as I asked for it. Eggs were meh. Overall 4/5 read more

Small town diner. If that's what you want this is your spot. I'd come back. Stick to basis though.

Other than limited seating for larger groups, the food was well cooked and tasty! Great, classic vibe.

Great breakfast spot & fast service! Eggs Benedict was the best we had. Fruit was fresh. Eggs delicious. Quality food. read more

I found this gem of a restaurant through Yelp as I was looking up breakfast in Lake Geneva. It was easily within walking distance from our hotel (Harbor Shores). When we got there it was already packed and we were told 10-15 minute wait, but ended up getting seated right away. The place is set up to look like a 1950's diner, with their counter seats and booth seats. I don't recall seeing any tables. Staff was warm and welcoming from the moment we checked in and the menu was mostly breakfast with a few brunch- type sandwiches. I couldn't decide between the Garden Pesto Omelette or the Eggs Benedict Florentine. I asked the waiter and he said the Eggs Benedict was amazing and he was so right. My sister had the Banana Bread French Toast, topped with sliced bananas and she loved her meal too. If you are going there, make sure you go early as they close at 3:00 pm. Try it, you wont be disappointed. Sorry no pics because we dove right into our food and wrote this review as an after thought read more

Popped in here yesterday for a quick lunch since we were shopping nearby. Wow what a great place. I got a burger and my husband got the patty melt. Both were delicious and we loved the homemade fries as well. Will definitely go back as soon as possible and would highly recommend. My husband liked the fact that there really is a Joni and she was there to greet us! Just a great place with fantastic food and service and ambiance. read more

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We were looking forward to lunch at Joni's. We have been there several times when we were in Lake Geneva. We were ready to have lunch but left when we saw a blatant political sign outside the restaurant e immediately left and went elsewhere. We found a welcoming restaurant elsewhere. The owners certainly have their right to their opinions but being so overt is not a good business practice. We will not be dining there anymore. read more

Good enough food, service was just ok. Overpriced for the quality of the food. Cute diner, seems to very busy all the time. read more

Just left Joni's diner. Though very busy, the service was amazing and very personable! Joni proved to be the intelligent orchestrator of the beautiful little diner. Though the restaurant was extremely busy, she took time to talk to our party, take a photo for us, and still successfully juggle all the happenings in the restaurant. Our server was attentive and continued to check on us throughout our stay. I wish I would have caught her name. The food was hot, fresh, and delicious! Our party of four had omelets, hash browns, steak and eggs, biscuits and gravy, and coffee. Can't wait to visit Lake Geneva and do to Joni's Diner again! read more

Visited for brunch on a cold weekend in February. The restaurant was warm and hopping. I tried the stuffed French toast, eggs, bacon, sausage and biscuits and gravy. Everything was delicious. My friend tried the burger with cheese curds on it and they kept saying how fresh the meat was and how delicious the burger tasted. Would definitely recommend this diner for breakfast or lunch. read more

We visited for brunch while in Lake Geneva due to the great reviews. Frankly the food was just good, but not blow my mind great. The place was cute; typical diner style. Only open for breakfast and lunch. We were really put off by the fact that almost every one that worked there was wearing their mask below the noise. read more

The food here was diner-incredible. My wife and daughter split the Gouda cheeseburger with bacon. I had the BLT with an egg on sourdough with chipotle mayo. Both were awesome. We ended up having desert. Glad we did. The homemade cheesecake is possibly the best I've ever had. The building is exactly what you think a diner should look like. The staff was friendly. Will come back to this place again next time we are in Lake Geneva. read more

Joni's Diner - Homemade Cheesecake. Literally Incredible. - Diners Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Long time chstomer here. place breakfast and lunch food in the area. Great for families, and lots of options. It's like a blast from the past, Ruth the 50s aesthetic. The service is always friendly and helpful. Love this place! read more

Discovered this old school diner on a day trip to lake Geneva. I don't think I've ever actually gone to a diner this old so it was fun to check out - they maintained classic diner vibes and menu options. The food itself was pretty mediocre - not bad but nothing too special. Wish they had some more coffee options - they weren't able to make iced coffee which was a bit disappointing. Staff is super friendly and food came out in a timely manner! read more

Classic '50s diner vibes, great service and consistently good breakfasts keep me coming back. Fluffy pancakes, hearty omelettes and thick and smoky bacon are all excellent, but the real surprise for me were their biscuits. They're out of this world, absolutely worth an up charge for a toast replacement. read more

This is an old-school diner. Nothing fancy, but everything very good. I came here for breakfast and had the feta omelet. Nice balance of cheese, spinach, and tomato. Next time I'll ask to add onions, but that is personal preference, not a failing of the restaurant. Hash browns were crisp fresh off the grill; they hadn't been parked off to the side waiting for an hour before my omelet. Counter staff were friendly and welcoming, plus prompt bringing out the food. Overall five stars; will go back the next time I'm in the area. read more

The service was amazing! And the food was even better. Would easily come back and recommend to anyone.

When your traveling through unfamiliar territory and need places to eat and stay, I really do rely on YELP and Google. On our first morning in Lake Geneva, we all wanted a bodacious breakfast after our 3 mile walk so I Googled / Yelped breakfasts in Lake Geneva. There was a slew of places, but Joni's Diner stood out like a sore thumb. I mean over 300 reviews with a 4.5 star average spelled a huge call-out on this is the place to come. So, we did! It's a throw back dinner from the 1950's that was a cute and comfortable as all get out. The staff were these cheery people actually looking like they were having a good time working; this was infectious. Well, we all got cups of really good coffee. My freind got a Denver Omelette and his girlfriend got eggs over easy with bacon and toast. They were set and I must say happy. I got a build your own omlette and my wife got eggs with cheddar and sour dough toast. We were also happy and set. All of really enjoyed this meal. The ambiance, service, food all spelled out a well earned 5 Star review! read more

I am not usually a fan of diners but their Gouda burger was PHENOMENAL and so were their biscuits and gravy! If I'm back in the area, I would definitely drop by....it's a popular place so expect a line! We waited 20 mins for 7 people which wasn't awful. Likes - great taste, big portions, and decent prices - old school diner feel with counter and booth seating - brunch and lunch options - very friendly waiter who asked if we wanted to split or pay together after ordering - free on-site parking is available but limited Dislikes - my fries were very brown...probably old oil read more

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We recently found this gem in Lake Geneva. Easy walking distance from the downtown area. Went back for breakfast again this morning because nothing beats the quality, quantity, or value. I could not possibly pick a favorite from everything we enjoyed at this diner. Yesterday we had the country breakfast. The biscuits and gravy were the best I have ever had! The pancakes were perfect, the bacon I could have eaten all day and the Denver omelet was delicious! Today we had to go back again because it was just so good. We had the eggs Florentine, the biscuits and gravy (yes they are the best) and a cinnamon roll. I think we paid $22 for all of it and the owner apologized for recently raising the prices. What? Would have paid way more than that for what we ordered here and the quality of the meal! Love this place! Do yourself a favor and pay them a visit! Has a great history! read more

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Let's start off with the place itself, nice diner, just the type of old fashion diner we were looking for. Wait staff, very nice , very attentive. Food, lunch, mainly chicken and burger sandwiches, most of the 10 complained about cold fries, they thought the sandwiches were OK. I, on the other hand, decided to get the special turkey and cranberries sandwiches for $15. What a waste of money and was a disgrace to the turkey. The total bun size, 3 " thick, total turkey 1/16" thick. So basically, I paid $ 15 for a bun. We won't return and am sorry we came in the first place. read more

*pre covid review* Came here with 3 friends and got seated in a booth for breakfast. The diner is so cute and retro looking which we loved. Our server was attentive and kind. We ordered drinks and food and were served very quickly. We all enjoyed the food and the server gave us space to eat and talk but was always close by in case we needed something. I would recommend stopping by if you are in the area and want a nice diner breakfast that isn't a chain like Dennys or IHOP. Next time we're in town we will most likely come again! read more

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