12/04/08

never again

by pizzaparty666

Went in on a busy sunday morning. We had to wait maybe 5 minutes for a table, nothing too bad.

When we were seated it took about 5 minutes or so before we got our drink order taken, then another 5 or so to get the drinks to us and our food order taken. One by one tables around us were filled, the other diners ordered, got their food, and ate. We sat there for about 45 minutes, our food never came, we got up and left.

I understand that it was a busy day, but I have worked in the restaurant business as a waiter and know that what we received was horrible service.

• Pros: i got free coffee!
• Cons: lousy service!

04/30/05

What an American diner should be.

by propsero

American chain diners are a dying breed, populated with burned-out high school dropouts serving gritty coffee to chain-smoking seniors.

Not so with Jim's, which has managed to keep the great American diner alive, albeit in clothing that makes it hard to tell apart from Denny's and the ilk.

This location is especially well-run; the service is always speedy, the food is amazingly consistent and fast, and the coffee is served continuously. The breakfast tacos here are surprisingly good.

If you are looking for a late night carb fix, or a good old-fashioned diner brunch, Jim's is a great low-budget choice.

• Pros: Fast, Cheap, Consistent
• Cons: Kitschy