Ive loved coming to Jims since I was in high school. Its a Solon institution.The Herb Nelson has always been my favorite. I decided to try the Ultimate Herb this time. It was delicious, but I think I prefer the regular because I didnt love the tomatoes/green peppers in it.My husband and I also got the Country Benedict and the Bananas Foster French Toast. Both were delicious. The Bananas Foster French Toast is no longer on the menu, but they still made it for us.Its a popular place, so expect a bit of a wait on the weekends. They move fast though, so it doesnt usually take too long.My biggest surprise this visit is that they now accept credit card. It used to be cash only. I try to come here every time Im in town visiting my parents because I love it.
I went out on a limb and chose this place since we were going to be in the area and wanted a cozy, homemade breakfast. I am SO glad we did! The staff was beyond friendly and the food was quickly and correctly prepared. The cost was average and the service was phenomenal. I will definitely go back next time Im in the area and I recommend this place to anyone looking for a quick and delicious breakfast!
We simply love Jims, especially for breakfast, and we have been going there for many years. The atmosphere is 50s diner, cozy and very small, and hasnt changed ever since I can remember which makes it really special. The food is always delicious, American type breakfasts and lunches that are plentiful and perfectly prepared. Thank you, Jims! Please dont ever change!
Excellent Excellent Cooks, Excellent Excellent Food, Excellent Excellent Staff. EXCELLENT EXCELLENT PLACE
I used to came to this diner as a child all the time with my parents and grandparents. It was our favorite place to go as a family, the food was amazing as was the staff. I moved to Florida about 8 years ago but I came back to the area last week to visit family. I decided to take my boyfriend and friend in for breakfast since they had never been and I can safely say it hasnt changed a bit in the best way possible. The food and atmosphere were the exact same and all of us genuinely enjoyed being there so much to the point we went everyday for breakfast until we left for Florida again after a week. Love this place, love the people, the food and most importantly their hot chocolate. All the staff there was amazing but Lisa and Malachi made it the most enjoyable their energy and love for the place just radiates off of them into their work. Anyone visiting or hasnt been before I encourage you all to go, trust me it is so much more then a breakfast.
Very good Jims open kitchen organization is a very wonderful restaurant to go to home-cooked food family atmosphere I especially liked that Jims used the pay from your phone method helped out the waitress
Breakfast bowl and French toast were excellent! Good service, fair prices.
Traditional diner restaurant. The food was good and the service was friendly. The space is pretty small so seating is limited between a handful of booths and a long counter with stools. It can be pretty warm inside on a hot day because there is no air conditioning. They only accept cash for payment and because of the limited seating, they ask that you only stay for thirty minutes.
Not bad, must have been a rough start that day. Eggs were over cooked, bacon was under cooked. Usually I have a great breakfast there. First time back after the start of the pandemic. Hope they get back to normal, I really like the place.
Excellent service and food. I highly recommend this 50s diner to anybody looking for a great time.
Excellent food, great staff especially Heather, breakfast especially has just a great taste you wont find anywhere else
The food was very delicious and it came very quickly I will definitely go back
Mike took me here for breakfast it was awesome
They breakfast is life. It was so so good.The best breakfast I had in years. They get a 10 out of 10.
Great service today and the food was also great
Since Covid, we do not get to enjoy eating out. My husband was told by a co-worker how wonderful the food is at Jims Open Kitchen. The numbers for Covid are very low right now so, we decided to try it for breakfast. It was fantastic!!! Everyone was very nice! It is designed and decorated like a 50s diner and, I loved everything about it!! They are only open for breakfast and lunch. I look forward to going back for lunch real soon! If you are looking for a friendly place to eat where the food is fantastic and the portions are generous then Jims Open Kitchen is a must!!!
Awesome biscuits and gravy. Dont need any seasoning. Best Ive had since moving out of the South.
I love this place! Everyone is so nice and the food is great!
A local spot. Homey. Friendly. Good value. Good food. Good service.
Small diner with a simple menu but the food was awesome, both breakfast and lunch.
LOVE THIS PLACE. GOOD CHEAP BREAKFAST
A Solon staple! Best breakfast! Great service. Always consistent
Great food and invirament
Staff was very friendly, the French toast sticks were amazing! Food was delicious and portions were generous. Very small place, but has a lot of charm!
Fast service. Breakfast bowl with sausage is excellent and not too salty.
I am a over-the-road driver and I had just got done unloading at a customer close to Jims open kitchen. I was looking for breakfast and so I got out my phone and opened my Google Maps app and under the search perimeter I said Diner. Jims was the closest to where I was and the back parking lot was large enough to park my tractor trailer. It was a even more wonderful surprise to discover how delicious the pancakes are there after ordering the number one breakfast. Eggs were perfect and the bacon was exceptional and oh yeah did I mention how delicious the pancakes were... I am uncertain to how often Ill be able to visit Jims but, when I am in the area I will do everything within my power to try and plan to stop in there to get a bite to eat. Thank you Jims for being an exceptional little diner with a well-trained staff!
Been going here since 1973 and the food is always excellent
Excellent food reasonable prices with great service.
The food and service was excellent
Local yummy fresh food!
This place is a staple of my life. Their food is simple, straight forward. Its tastes good, but the people make the place great. Personally, I love their waffles and eggs benedict. My husband loves the Solonator. They indulge us ordering a little of everything a la carte.
Really good food and fast service.
Absolutely THE Best Breakfast Place in town...Great Service to !!!
Great food. Friendly service. Will definitely be back
Food was really good. Service was great. 2 things that bothered me; didnt see a restroom (unless you have to walk through the back to get there) & the cooks were not wearing a mask (I know that they dont have to but I prefer they do).
Good food and service. Nice quiet small place in a busy city
Always a pleasure.
Old fashion 50 s style diner. Clean and comfortable. Booths and A long eat at counter. A nice crowd of patrons and fun and friendly staff, service was fast and the food was fast. Food was good and well priced, a common sense menu with the right amount of choices.. I will return when I am in the area. I will come here before going to a larger chain restaraunt.
While it may look old and run down, the place serves high quality food with small wait time. Seating wasnt an issue for my party of 2 but I can see how it would be an issue for a slightly larger party during a rush, theres not much seating. The food tasted excellent, the service was nice and quick, and it was all very inexpensive! The place also had a real nice vibe to it. Definitely worth stopping by!
Classic diner experience. Food and service was nice. Seating is tight so you need to be prepared to sit at the counter. Menu has a lot to choose from and its impressive the options they offer.
Cozy and comfortable. Great staff and awesome burgers!
Never disappoints, love Lisa the waitress, so quick and courteous
My husband and I are in town for a long weekend. We always look for places to eat that arent part of a chain. So. We did some research and found Jims Open Kitchen for breakfast.What a great find! Breakfast was great. Loved the home fries. My husband got ham with his pancakes and it was a nice, thick slice as he likes.Its a small place, but a real gem. They have old time jukebox selection machines at each booth. The staff is very friendly and attentive. We ended up sitting at the counter by the grill and had a great time kidding with the cooks and waitresses.Good, fresh food. Worth visiting for sure!
Great food, awesome prices. Staff is really nice. Love going here whenever I happen to be in Solon. Wish they were open a little longer though
Great friendly environment. Small little mom-and-pop place. Excellent food at a great price. Eggs benedict are amazing.
Great food wonderful customer service!!
This is our favorite little place to get breakfast and sometimes lunch. We feel like part of the family there. The food is consistently good and the servers are great!
Just a great little family restaurant with homestyle cooking. Try it! You wont regret it!
Love this place for breakfast! Only place Ill order sausage gravy and biscuits.
Good service! Great food! Seeing them cook your meal is a fun treat for kids as is the variety of menu items. Daily specials add to the menu variety. This is a cash-only establishment so be prepared going in.
Good food great prices
Best of the best
Staff are fun and friendly. Food was great. Homecooked. Comforting. Old 50s diner look and music. Prices are very reasonable.
My boys and I love this place. Food is always great. Best corned beef hash ever
Delicious food, fun atmosphere. CASH ONLY (and they have an ATM in the front in case you arent prepared!). It was a fun experience and Id definitely go back!
Nice old time restaurant, you can see the history. A tad pricey for a standard lunch, frozen fries etc. Breakfast appears to be the focus. I got the lunch, I will get the breakfast next time. ~$25 for two incl tip for lunch.
This place is cozy but is always busy. The food is excellent and does not taste like any chain restaurant. The price is really good for the quality of food. They only except cash though. So worth every bite.
I love this place because the people are so wonderful that works there. I have been going there for at least 30 years. Their food is absolutely great. Its a place filled with love.
AWESOME place! Took my grandson the other day, and he said we had to bring his family of 6 back. The grandkids loved the Mickey Mouse pancakes, and you have to try the Herb Nelson! Best place ever!!
Love this place!! Excellent service and great atmosphere !! Small but worth the wait. I love the herb Nelson and the homemade waffles!!
If you’re looking for a classic diner, get to Jim’s Open Kitchen. There’s no better breakfast place in Solon. The food is good, but the place is classic. Most of the seats are at the counter, but honestly, that’s the best place to enjoy Jim’s.
The food is good and the service is great!! The owner Jim deserves a big hand of applause
Excellent food you can see them make yourself very friendly staff and atmosphere. Not fancy but youll leave satisfied and the prices arent too shabby.
I am a semi-regular who appreciates the conviviality of my fellow countermates. It also was good seeing Jim there this past Tuesday morning.
Been coming here for years and years. Good food, good service with a fun 50s vibe. Sit at the counter and watch them make your food. Cash only. ATM available if you forget. Love Jims!!
When we first walked in I was nervous about this 50s style diner, hole in the wall. But this place is legit. I ordered an omelette and when it was delivered, I thought they messed up my order and gave me a pancake. It was that fluffy. My toddler ate her entire meal (!!) and the staff were so friendly. We may need to make it a tradition to come here for breakfast every so often.
Awesome little diner.
The classic diner experience (been open since 1959!). If you are a vintage Coca Cola fan, they have a ton of (real) old vintage stuff. Quick service and really nice people. (obviously?) an Open Kitchen and one of the cleanest diners Ive ever been in. Try the waffles, but the eggs/bacon/home fries are a solid choice. A hidden gem in Solon!
Arguably one of the best restaurants in Solon. The food is fantastic and service is always fast at lunch-time. Quality is excellent and prices are very reasonable. Be prepared - they are cash-only.
Jims is a phenomenal diner. Delicious homestyle breakfast food at a very reasonable price. It is cash only but theres an ATM on site and several Banks within walking distance. Not many tables so theres usually a wait but its worth it.
Great diner food and friendly staff. Smack the bell and everybody hollers! Great place.
The food was incredible and our server Heather was so sweet and welcoming. The 50s theme is so fun. Will def be back!
I love this place. The food is delicious and comes out quickly. Its a little small, so you may have to wait for a seat, but the service is fast enough that the wait is never long.
I have heard of this place for 10 years and finally made it in to see what all the hype was about! I discovered the hype is about delicious food!!!It’s all decorated in a 1950’s theme .. so immediately life feels less complicated and you feel peaceful. I spot the regulars and I place my order and snap pics while I wait .The girl who waited on me had done this a long time as was obvious by her methods of taking care of customers and continuing to watch all behind the counter ..I asked about the breakfast called the Herb Nelson . The server told me it was named after a regular who always ordered the same thing and if you want it a bit different then you can try another variation called the Herb Nelson, Rick’s way ..The food is great and the atmosphere is so pleasant!Try it!Oh! And you can buy dinner food even though they aren’t open for dinner .. and heat it up later .. it’s really an amazing place! Hospitality abounds!
Great food at very reasonable prices... And they dont stint on portion size here, like so many other places do. (love the Tuna melt, the Monte Cristo, the Reuben and the Herb Nelson-eggs scrambled with cheese, home fries + sausage, ham or bacon). Bring cash, they dont take credit cards. Also, their milkshakes are heavenly (also the rice pudding, if your lucky enough to score a piece)
Wonderful food and wonderful people. On their 60th anniversary for the whole day they paid 100% of everyones check. Herd of 20 or 30% off but 100% unheard-of. What a touch of class. Thanks to everyone at Jims open kitchen.You Rock!
Awesome food and really great atmosphere. Prices have gone up but the food is well worth it.
Good and service were very good.
The definition of Americana should be changed to see Jims Open Kitchen. Delightful breakfast food and friendly staff make this a must-visit establishment. Once you do, youll be coming back for life.
Local neighborhood diner with good food but todays service was slow. Not sure if this is the norm but I would return again and see.
They have good prices and the food was good as well. But do beware they are cash only and seating is limited.
Classic american diner, may be crowded, was there at 10am on Friday and open seats were at the counter only. Food is decent, I wish they had more green options, but that wasnt expected. Will come again.
Very busy. Limited seating. Had to wait 15 minutes. Sat at the counter. Prompt service. Food on the greasy side but overall good. Will return.
Yup, I have to give this place a 5 star review, too. Im from out of town and I might not have found this diner if it wasnt for Google Reviews. Great food, good service, fun 1950s diner.
Fantastic breakfast!! Do the southern!
Amazing place to eat breakfast or lunch!! Definitely a place to try for everyone
The food was definitely good and fairly priced! However, service was sloppy, short, and rude. Not sure if Id come back.
Jims kitchen diner is a great place to go and get breakfast has great staff in great people all around
First time here. Ill definately be back. Excellent food and very fast. Biscuits and gravy were delicious!