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    Penman Diner

    4.7 (122 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Tuna sandwich
    Melissa T.

    It doesn't get any more local than this. This is an old school no frills place with good food and reasonable prices. We were warmly greeted when we walked in & told to sit any place. Our smiley server came over within a few minutes to take our drink orders. I wanted decaf coffee but the server admitted the pot was sitting a while & offered to make a fresh one. I decided to have an iced decaf & told her not to bother making a new pot. My iced decaf was served in a nice tall glass & was very good. The menu took us a while to get through. Penman serves breakfast & lunch & is open til 3 pm 365 days a year! I decided on a tuna sandwich on wholewheat. Sandwiches are served with fries and a pickle spear. You can sub fries for potato salad, mashed potatoes, green beans & a few other choices. My dining companion chose a patty melt on marble rye also served with fries & a pickle. My sandwich was huge especially for $8.99 The bread was delicious and nicely toasted. The tuna had a really good flavor. My only recommendation is a little less mayo & please no mayo on the bread. I didn't plan on eating the fries & was going to give them all to my dining partner but they were so crispy & golden brown I ended up eating half before sharing the rest with him. His patty melt was done perfectly & he also loved his fries. On my return from the restroom I noticed a case by the counter. (Yes, there's an old school counter you can eat out. ) The two cakes in the case looked amazing. They were hugely tall and lush looking. When I asked the server about the cakes she said they come from Biscotti's . Iykyk one cake was a dark chocolate and the other a carrot cake. The server said the cakes change weekly but always from Biscotti's. I really wanted that carrot cake but restrained myself. Next time I'm getting the cake. Life is short!

    Chicken Quesadilla
    Athena B.

    I met a girlfriend for a quick work lunch & she recommended Penman Diner. I chose the chicken quesadilla & she had the chicken salad sandwich. Both served with French fries, they weren't the greatest, but also not the worst. My quesadilla was awesome! The chicken was cooked well and the tortilla had some crunch but wasn't burnt. I loved it! My gf loved her chicken salad as well, she even had some extra to take home. Our meals came out quickly, which I appreciate for a quick lunch break! I will return to try the BLT, I'm a sucker for one and someone else ordered it and it looked very tasty!

    Alicia P.

    I was going to order the corned beef hash n eggs..but I asked the server and she was honest and said it was from the can...she said most people preferred it. Must be the clientele. I prefer the fresh stuff! So, I had the breakfast sandwich with avocado on an english muffin and grits...and coffee! Don't forget the coffee! I have to say, for a little diner up off Penman, the coffee was GREAT! And the sandwich was good too... But the pancakes! OH GOODNESS.... they were huge and light and fluffy and tasted SO good! I tell you.... I was highly impressed but this low-key spot. Great service too!

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    Patti C.

    Breakfast or lunch, you won't leave hungry! Cozy diner atmosphere filled with locals and friendly staff. Always fresh and plentiful servings and your coffee cup never goes dry! Beers, Mimosas and Bloody Mary's if you like too!

    Veggie Omelette
    Kamryn A.

    Came across this breakfast spot on google and safe to say it was worth the pit stop! Super quick service and food came out great! Loved the veggie omelette but the biscuits were the star of the show-- super moist but also flaky. My boyfriend claims this is the best omelette he's ever had (and he's had a lot of omelettes) so that says something!

    2 Eggs
    Angelaina B.

    I'm writing this as I eat great food on a beautiful Saturday morning. This place is truly a gem. I was super hungry and needed a good breakfast at 6:28am. I pulled into Waffle House but I decided I wanted to try somewhere new. By 6:30 I was parking at Penman Diner and I should've known the food would be amazing when I saw people pouring in at 6:32am. I believe they serve the best French toast I have ever had and everything was made with care. The coffee was amazing and the atmosphere screams "hungry retired friends who just wanted to catch up". My waitress Kelly was very sweet and made sure my first experience was enjoyable. The vibe is "mom and pop" but it definitely delivers simple but tasty breakfast. I almost don't want to tell anyone about the place because I can imagine the influx of customers once they eat the French toast. Overall this is a great establishment and a great representation of the Jacksonville Beach community.

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    Kim C.

    Late lunch quick stop. Venue clean and fairly busy. Server was pleasant and attentive. Suggested wrap with fries and it was a good choice. Will return when time for a full on meal.

    Crab Benedict
    Lynn M.

    Ate here on Christmas and it was wonderful. I had the crab Benedict. Very good. No complaints for the whole table. Fast friendly and delicious. Thank you!

    Cup of Grits
    David H.

    This is just what you want in a laid back friendly neighborhood diner with awesome food and lots of menu items with very reasonable prices. The short stack of pancakes is a lot of food and I was hungry and still barely able to finish them. The bacon was hot and crispy and the cup of grits was the real stuff, not the fake instant grits. Coffee was hot and fresh and the waitress kept my cup constantly full even though I was there for awhile meeting up with some friends. They have a large lunch menu as well as all-day breakfast so I'd come here and try lunch sometime. They have more tables inside than you'd expect so we were able to get a table without a wait, though I'd imagine it's more crowded on the weekend. I enjoyed breakfast here and will be back here for sure when I'm in town.

    Roger B.

    The best local neighborhood diner in the beaches. Fast fresh and delicious food very affordable

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    Fantastic food and wonderful atmosphere. I will definitely recommend it to everyone. service is 400%

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    Food was just ok. Hollandaise needed lemon. Not enough flavor. Good quality crab but bland.

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    Omg the food is amazing. I go any chance I can the staff is amazing and I enjoy dining there

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    We just love Penman, great food and awesome service. Nice local place. Highly recommend

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    Wonderful food every time! Great expert service and relaxing ambiance! Thank you so very much for a fantastic meal !

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    LOVE this place! It's so cozy & homey. The food is like Memaw's house on a Sunday morning!

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    Absolutely killer! Best breakfast on Jax Beach. Everything is so good, the ideal American diner experience.

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