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    JR's Place

    4.1 (92 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    JR'S PLACE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Omelette and hash browns
    Tim L.

    Atmosphere perfect, food great and the people are down to earth fantastic!!!! The food isn't a fancy presentation of whip cream and powdered sugar coatings it's, down to earth great breakfast!!!! Great food, great price and great people!! What else do u need!!!

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    Ryan J.

    I'm shocked by the positive reviews for JR's. I don't like writing negative reviews but want people to be aware of what they're getting into. The place smells bad, looks like it's coated in years of grime, the bathroom was dirty, cups didn't seem especially clean, and the food was nothing special--your usual diner fare. Service was fine, prices were good, but I'd never return. Listen, I love a good divey hole in the wall but I can't defend filth. It needs a really thorough cleaning very badly.

    Extra crispy hash browns. Highly recommended.
    Eileen E.

    We were greeted immediately by a friendly waitress who told us to find a spot that looks good. At first we thought it was closed because it was so dark. When I went to the bathroom it was down an unlit hallway with several doors. I could barely tell which door was the women's. My son ordered the farmer's skillet and I got pancakes with extra crispy hash browns. The potatoes were not done enough in my son's omelette. He always finishes his meals and only ate 3/4 of it. My pancakes had a different after taste like they made them in bacon grease. I LOVED my extra crispy hash browns though!!! The best part of our experience was the friendly staff. I gave her a good tip because she earned it.

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    Yin D.

    Great cosy place to enjoy weekend breakfast! The best corn beef hash and veggie omelette I have ever had! Not only great in taste but also good looking appearance! Attractive looks to get your appetite! Great service also! Enjoyed Talking with the waitress:) very friendly and home-felt atmosphere! Today's my first visit and now I know where I want to have my breakfast during weekend:) Definitely coming next weekend!

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    Maria T.

    We visited due to the high rating but we left before being seated. So this review is only based on first impressions. The diner is attached to a bowling alley. I'm guessing mostly locals come here - maybe from the leagues. The place ia small. When we arrived it was full. It seemed very crowded. Folks were so close in proximity that it made us uncomfortable. Also there was no hostess at hostess stand to greet us. We waited a bit but then decided to try another place. The ambiance/decor was lacking and outdated. Maybe we will visit again in the future when the Covid pandemic is less of an issue. I am curious to see what the hype is all about... Hopefully the food!

    Rozalynn B.

    I don't throw around 5*s. So off of a 1st visit and while eating just thinking I can't wait to give them a 5, I'm pretty happy to do so. I've seen Tim H. check in several times, 44 to be exact!!! Lol, so I knew it had to be something awesome here. Glad I had business to handle out this way. It's 15mins away from my home so not bad at all. I drove past the place like 4xs before realizing it was clearly in the Lisle Lanes Bowling alley. STUPID ME.... I entered alone and no hostess was available, but the waitress was kind enough to state I could sit anywhere. I grabbed a booth. The other tables were pretty filled. It was a nice Monday crowd for 930am. It's a small homely feeling diner. I browsed the menu, but knew I wanted the sausage/biscuit/gravy meal. The waitress even suggested it while I was browsing the menu. She also suggested I add hash browns or something because the meal only came w/1 open faced biscuit. I couldn't decide on anything else so I just ordered that. It took about 5mins and my meal was in front of me. I tasted the sausage & gravy and it was DELICIOUS. I continued to eat the rest with the biscuit and saw that I'd need more, I asked the waitress could I add a biscuit, she said the cook didn't like to do that, but she'd ask him. She came back and said I'd get my biscuit. There is a God! 2 mins later I had a hot/buttery biscuit for my remaining sausage/gravy. I ate it quickly. I requested the check and when she saw the credit card she advised me that there was a $.50 charge for plastic and asked was it ok? Sure thing. While waiting on the card friendly customers came & went, some even struck up conversation with me seeing that I was alone. This place is a hidden gem! The prices are under $7.00. The service is very friendly. I'm so excited that I tried this place and got service with an amazing smile. I've already told my mom how good it was and she's going to check it out. Couldn't wait to rave about it to Yelp! I will be back and definelty going to try other menu items.

    Country Fried Steak. Amazing!

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    We love this place for the friendly staff and the tasty food at great prices! The pancakes are so flavorful and yummy!

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    1 year ago

    Service is outstanding! Food is excellent. My first time in and I will definitely be back.

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    Always a treat to enjoy breakfast here. Food is delicious and the service is personable. We usually find ourselves here on the weekends.

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    Nice, cheap and diner vibes. Biscuits and gravy weren't bad for the price. Would go again

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    Love the breakfast here the service was excellent as well. I know it's just a breakfast place but the food is really good.

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    4 years ago

    Greasy and just blah. Many other options in the area to get a better cooked breakfast.

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