All I can say is... YUM. You can't go wrong with anything at Mr. J's! Let's start with the pastrami sandwich.... It might have actually changed my life. The pastrami is hand-cut, perfectly tender, and each bite is packed with flavor! The Cowboy Bacon Cheeseburger is a close second favorite. Cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce, and their perfectly battered onion rings. You can't skip the sides either. The beef tallow fries are next level, and the fried zucchini is too!! You can tell right away they use high-quality ingredients. The atmosphere is like a classic retro diner. It's clean, bright, and they even have a jukebox. Another plus: there's a free parking lot, which is unheard of in downtown Nashville! I'll be back soon to check out the breakfast menu! read more

Mr. J’s Original - Fried Zuchini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I always enjoy my meals at Mr. J's. It has that classic diner vibe, and the portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and I have never had a bad bite, from the classic burger to the Cowboy bacon cheeseburger, everything has been consistently delicious. The real star, though, is the pastrami sandwich. It is truly "heaven on a tray." Thick, juicy, perfectly seasoned hand sliced pastrami served piping hot on a soft, toasted French roll is hard to beat. The meat practically melts in your mouth, and adding the pickle slices they provide takes the flavor to another level. I also ordered the french fries, which were thick, crisp, and surprisingly tasty. You really cannot go wrong with Mr. J's. It is a must‑try whenever you are in the area. read more

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When you walk in, Mr. J's is a very minimalistic, more modern diner. It was clean and the staff were all incredibly friendly. I had the cheeseburger with onion rings and a side of ranch. The burger was great! The burger sauce they use was delicious, I almost asked for more. Their ranch was decent, too. My husband got the pastrami sandwich... I'm no a pastrami lover, but that bite I took had me wishing I had gotten a pastrami sandwich too. We saw the fresh pastrami on the cutting board and it looked amazing. Now, the onion rings were incredible. They looked like they were hand battered and not battered too thick. They were SO crispy, and you could actually taste the onion. Overall an amazing first experience at Mr. J's and can't wait to try their breakfast next! read more

Mr. J’s Original - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Overall a really good experience. I had the pastrami sandwich and it was fantastic, the fries were also very well done. It has a great vibe inside and the guy that helped me was nice and polite. Real oldschool vibe for everything which was cool. read more

Mr. J’s Original - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Came here for lunch and it did not disappoint. The service was quick and my pastrami was delicious ! It was packed with much meat and flavor and the fries were crispy too. My rootbeer float was everything I needed. The vibes give casual diner.there was a construction group dining for lunch too. Plenty of seating for groups, singles and couples. Can't wait to come back and try their burger. read more

Mr. J’s Original - Pastrami - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great hidden gem right in the edge of downtown Nashville! Stopped in to try their pastrami and it was DELICIOUS! I'm from the northeast and pastrami is a staple for us, so I'm very picky. I would 10000% recommend giving it a try; it may be a bit pricey but it's totally worth it. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The inside of the restaurant is a nice combination of modern with a vintage/retro diner feel. If you're looking for something that's just outside of the Broadway craziness with great food, definitely give them a try! read more

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Mr.J's Original is a pretty solid choice for burgers or their pastrami sandwiches. The service is friendly and the place has a no-frills diner type ambiance and vibe. The pastrami is a bit expensive, about twenty bucks for a sandwich, but it was pretty good. I would say that it was a good overall choice. read more

Mr. J’s Original - Pastrami and fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

After living so close I finally made it to Mr. J's. I'm a vegetarian, so unfortunately the options are somewhat limited but breakfast is more doable. I had the breakfast sandwich (no meat) and pancakes. The breakfast sandwich was good but somewhat dry, specifically the fried egg. Perhaps the bacon or sausage version would have been better with the extra grease. I did like the flipped bread, and the large slice of cheddar cheese offset the dry egg. I much preferred the pancakes, which were HUGE. They were made fresh (I could hear the staff complaining about having to make them), so they were still steaming once I got home. They were fluffy and just sweet enough for my taste. Overall, the breakfast was good, but I don't think I'd make it a regular stop on my breakfast rotation. I wish they had a plant-based burger option as I'd definitely come back to try that. read more

Mr. J’s Original - Pancakes (the photo doesn't do their huge size any justice) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Walked in. Said they are about to close. Was hours early of their published closing time. Employees clearly didn't want to stay open. They could make a fortune during CMA's staying open late. Read the room. read more

Im a Cali Chick and this was definitely a peice of home. Clean location, friendly staff and made to order food. Its worth the money and wait. read more

Simple food can be so effective. I stopped by here for lunch and a burger was definitely what I was interested in. I hadn't been here before and wasn't sure what the vibe was going to be. This is a great breakfast or lunch spot. I saw multiple people stop in for to go or eat in lunches while I was there. I did the build your own burger which was perfect since I hate trying to find something that has everything I like on it. My food came out really fast and delicious. I got fries and a drink as well. They offer breakfast sandwiches and burritos which I may stop by and try sometime! Service was minimal as I ordered from the touch screen menu but I did watch them interact with other customers and they seemed very professional. This place is also xplr nash approved according to the sticker on the door! Can be on the pricier side for some of the menu items. I paid $21 for a burger, fries and soda but the food was delicious. read more

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We spotted Mr. J's while driving by so we took a turn back to check it out. Me and my family are always down for a burger and I would have to say, we were well pleased! The burger and fries were fresh. I specifically liked their cheeseburger that consisted of angus beef, on a toasted potato bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and their burger sauce. Their burger sauce is a blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, and other secret ingredients! It was pretty tasty. The restaurant was clean and quick service. read more

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Omg what happened??? We are truly regulars. Had the pastrami sandwich's today and they were just thick pieces of gristle and fat. I mean throw most of it away bad. They are sooo expensive and were our fave. I can't imagine ordering another from here after this $21 fat and gristle sandwich. Also ordered the chili cheese fries and the chili on top was like maybe 1/4 cup of chili. So sad. We loved this place. read more

My first visit because I was CRAVING a pastrami sandwich. They were out of pastrami. So then I order a ribeye cheesesteak. Out of ribeye now. Ugh, had to settle for a burger. Do better. read more

Mr. J’s Original - Pastrami sandwich sign - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I had a morning meeting at the JW Marriott and wanted to find a quick and tasty lunch on my way home to Brentwood. I recalled that Mr. J's was on the way to Route 24, and so I decided to give it a try. It was a little weird to pull up to the beloved Hermitage Cafe building and see another venue, but there's plenty of parking and the place looked empty, so in I went. Service was super fast (no surprise given that I came in at 11:30 and was clearly the first customer of the day). It's a quick service restaurant; order at the counter, fill your own soft drink, and grab a table. No counter seating; again, it was a little nostalgic "cognitive dissonance" with that change. Coke Zero was completely out; they offered Diet Coke in the fountain machine as a sub. Since I'd already paid for the drink (this is a no-cash establishment, by the by), I drew a cup of the dreaded Coke Zero imposter. At least it was cold. I sat and waited a few quick minutes to receive my tray; I ordered a pastrami sandwich and chili cheese fries. The Sammy was solid; although the New Yorker in me yearned for the meat to be served on rye bread with brown mustard, the toasted hoagie roll and yellow mustard on the table didn't distract from the quality of the meat. It was the best pastrami I've ever had in Nashville; yes, I know it's a low bar, but it was absolutely fabulous. Tender, moist, smoky, with a proper coriander-forward spice rub. The dill pickle spear it was served with was a perfect foil to the rich meat. The chili cheese fries were magnificent. The fries were super-crispy and greaseless, and the portion was absolutely huge. 2 people could make lunch out of this. The fries were topped with a good portion of diner-style chili and shredded cheddar. It was wonderful. I would give this place 5 stars, but $32 for this lunch (plus a 7% tip; the square device offered 3, 5 and 7%; unusual, but true) at a fast-casual establishment was at the upper limit of the price I'd pay for food like this. Taste, quality and quantity were wonderful, so I give this place 4 stars and make it recommended for a pastrami Sammy lunch so long as you've got the cash for it. read more

Mr. J’s Original - Pastrami Sammy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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So excited this new restaurant opened at this historic location... The staff was very kind (I was super indecisive on what to order and they helped guide me through the menu). So happy with what I ordered... I got the pastrami sandwich and zucchini fries (talk about delicious)!! My boyfriend got a burger with fries and he was a happy camper. I'm also super picky with my drinks, thrilled they serve Coca Cola products with that pebble ice and good carbonation. Boyfriend got a shake and he said it was the best!! We also loved how great the atmosphere was, super clean and great for families. We can't wait to come back on Sundays after church!! Highly recommend this restaurant and thank you for the great service! read more

Mr. J’s Original - Their delicious pastrami lives up to the hype!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Heard of this joint, so tried it out. Whoa, an amazing lean and very tender pastrami sandwich with cheddar cheese on a nice toasted hoagie bun. Ordered chili fries as well. The service was great and got it going on. Small joint, nothing special but really good food!!!!! I will be back!!! read more

Amazing little spot not too far from broadway! It's very small inside but super cute. The burger was really big and suuuper good - I loved the sauce. Fries were also great. We got our food quickly - I want to come back and try the ice cream! Adorable little diner read more

Mr. J’s Original - Cheeseburger and fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We had an order of Chili Cheese Fries with Pastrami and a Cheeseburger. The pastrami is really tasty and was plentiful on the chili cheese fries. The burger comes on a delicious toasted bun and was served hot and juicy. We came a little after 2:00pm on a Sunday and there were 2 other customers, I am surprised it wasn't busier because this is a great place to grab a bite to eat. This was my first visit since the iconic Hermitage Cafe I was in this building. read more

Mr. J’s Original - Chili Cheese Fries with Pastrami - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I work across the street from this place and have been meaning to try it for a while. So when Burger Week rolled around, I figured it would be the perfect opportunity to give it a shot. Unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the worst cheeseburgers I've ever had. If you're going to advertise "cheeseburgers" on your building, they should live up to the hype. I'm a burger purist...just give me a solid beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and ketchup/mustard. Nothing fancy, just quality ingredients that let the beef shine. Unfortunately, this burger completely missed the mark. It was so bland and flavorless I honestly couldn't even tell you what I was eating. Really disappointing. To make matters worse, the classic burger is supposed to come with onions...but mine didn't. I asked the young man behind the counter if they had any, and he told me they were out. I even clarified, just to be sure: "Does the burger not come with onions, or are you guys just out today?" He confirmed they were out, which I totally understood...these things happen. But as we were leaving, I noticed him in the back chopping onions. So they weren't out after all. I wasn't trying to be difficult. I just wanted what was supposed to come with the order. But being told something that wasn't true feels careless and unprofessional. I really wanted to give this place a chance, but that kind of interaction makes it hard to want to come back. I had high hopes that this could become my regular lunch spot during the workweek. I know others others working nearby felt the same. Unfortunately, after this experience, I won't be returning. Really disappointed. read more

I had the pastrami sandwich combo meal. The sandwich was delicious! I've never had pastrami before, however it was very tasty. The staff were helpful and the food was served hot, fresh, and quickly despite the ton of online orders they were also receiving. The nice diner atmosphere was clean and well kept. It was a nice place to enjoy a sandwich after just getting into town to start a nice vacation. read more

Mr. J’s Original - Nice painted sign outside the building before walking inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Really good burgers and great service. You can tell they focus on quality ingredients .

I was really excited to try Mr. Js after looking at the menu. While there was a bright spot, I was mostly disappointed. The burger was extremely overcooked and dry although being quite hefty. The pastrami sandwich was served on some of the saddest most flavorless bread I've ever had. It is a disservice to serve juicy, fresh, thick cut pastrami of that quality in that way. read more

Very good diner food and relatively affordable. Also, I want to compliment the chef for making an off the menu grilled cheese for my picky eater of a daughter. It was greatly appreciated. We will be back! read more

Yelp wants to know what went well! Everything. Everything went well. Let's start with the Pastrami sandwich. There's a reason it's a best seller. Plenty of meat, cooked perfectly. Only thing that could improve it is some Russian dressing. The fries were good. The rest of the family had very nice looking burgers. The restaurant has a great modern retro vibe.it's clean and bright. read more

Great food and clean environment. I ordered the cowboy burger combo and wasn't disappointed. I love the vibe of the restaurant. During my visit there was only 2 people working during a lunch rush but as everyone should I gave them grace as far as the wait time for my order. Will definitely be returning read more

Mr. J’s Original - Cowboy burger combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Drove by the old Hermitage Cafe, now Mr J's Original, and decided to double back after seeing the word deli in a description. It's not a deli, it's basically burgers and fried sides with the exception of a $20 Pastrami w/fries option. Better burgers for a comparable price at the original Pharmacy, and it is not a deli. read more

Really cool spot, easy to park and get to, located next to Downtown Nashville. Ive tried a lot of pastrami sandwiches all over, and they are spot on with it. Really, really good meat and bun. Highly recommend for anyone near the downtown Nashville area!! read more

Mr. J’s Original - Super Clean, Easy to get to and park. Good spot! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I have been to Mr. Js quite a few Saturday mornings mainly because of its proximity to my house...it's literally a minute or two walk. I have always got the Sausage and egg burrito for $8. Hands down the best burrito in the Nashville downtown area. It's big, real eggs and cheese, the tortilla tastes great and the sausage is favorable. In addition, the price point is spot on. I also this week tried the pancakes which were good quality and fairly priced at $5 for 2. The big issue with this place is the staffing. They are under staffed for the traffic they get. There should be 2 in the back of the house and 1 in the front of the house, at least. This would help them push out orders. Although my food was fantastic, I waited 40 min for it. Should be 10 min tops for this setup. I give them a 4 in hopes that they correct this because I really want them to succeed because I can see it from my house and the food is great! read more

Mr. J’s Original - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Randomly passed by and saw pastrami on the side of the building, so I made a u-turn to go try it! I was not disappointed! I got it Reuben style with sauerkraut and thousand Island dressing. It's was great! Roll was soft and the meat was tender and juicy. Definitely recommend it! The place is laid back and service was great! Check them out! read more

Delicious , Friendly and clean ! Tried the fried chicken sandwich and fries and they were delicious!

This neighborhood eatery has a good burger and good chicken tenders. Their pastrami sandwich, however, is far too expensive for the amount of meat on it. I want this restaurant to succeed but every time I walk by it, it looks almost vacant. Perhaps some promotion and some special pricing on items would get more people in the door? read more

My wife and I went for something quick to eat. He actually opened a few minutes early when he saw we were outside. He was kind and the food was amazing. He explained that the staff wasn't there because they had been slow during the holidays. He took the ordered, made a pot of coffee and fixed all of the food. If you are in the Nashville area you should definitely stop bye. The burger is elite! read more

Food is yummy, quick service, and easy! I really enjoy their burgers and will often order to go.

Brilliant one off burger joint Another must visit spot in Nashville The rodeo burger was spot on. I loved it! The chocolate milkshake was perfect. read more

Love this place . Great items on the menu , sadly I'm obsessed with the chili dog , so I haven't tried anything else read more

Mr. J’s Original - Chili Cheese Dog with mustard the way I like it - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Clean establishment nice people great service good food the shakes are the best food is cooked fresh to order read more

Mr. J’s Original - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Stopped once for a burger and it was frozen cheap patty with no seasoning just terrible. Tried an again for a milkshake for me and a buddy and it was by far the worst I've ever had it was just milk barely frozen and just terrible. Plus it was really expensive for a shake never again. read more

The food was amazing and the people are very nice. It is very clean and inviting. We will be coming back soon for the burgers and fries.

The restaurant appeared to only have two people staffed that morning. Both were needed to staff the kitchen, leaving guests to order their food either through their mobile devices or with an iPad. However, if the staff noticed someone needed personal assistance, they were available to come and help. I had heard their onion rings were swell, but when they saw my order come in, they were quick to tell me that they likely would not have some ready for some time. My family ordered zucchini fries, hamburgers, a hot dog, and the pastrami sandwich. The hamburgers were underwhelming, the fries were solid, and the pastrami was absolutely excellent. The person who ordered hadn't realized I wanted my sandwich Reuben style, but the staff were quick to provide a generous amount of Thousand Island to compliment the generous helping of pastrami. The zucchini fries were well-seasoned and even my vegetable-hating wife enjoyed them. I had seen reviews that they were slow to get out food, but I felt like the food arrived in a timely manner. I love diners and plan to go back to try the onion rings. I would also be tempted by their breakfast burrito. read more