Great service and menu for breakfast. Busy and quick service. I will spend more money thereread more

Hubby & I stopped by here on a Saturday morning around 11 AM. There was a line at the door but it…read moremoved quickly & we were seated within 5-6 minutes. The ambiance reminded me of a cozy cabin. Our friendly & knowledgeable server gave us several suggestions on the menu. I ordered breakfast while hubby got lunch. I got the Sunrise Special & requested cheddar cheese for the omelette. Hubby ordered the Roasted Garlic & Herb Tilapia dinner with mashed potatoes & green beans as his sides. Our food came out in about 15 minutes. Hubby loved his food & ate every bite. I liked my breakfast & ended up taking some home since the portion was a decent size. I ordered a slice of rhubarb pie & sugar cream pie to go. The sugar cream was delicious but I didn't care for the rhubarb. We would definitely eat here again.

Great food, great service. Small "hole in the wall" but totally worth it! Would drop back in if…read moreever in the area!

Great quick and cheap breakfast. No fancy fluffy stuff just good old breakfast. Omelettes, biscuits…read moreand gravy, eggs, toast, bacon

I was in search of a pancake, and stumbled upon The Governor. I ordered it and was very impressed…read more The Cherry Cordial (seasonal fruit) pancake was HUGE and up there with one of the best I've had. The French Toast Sticks were large and great too. I was not a huge fan of the potato cakes. I tried the Plain Pancake too, but would highly recommend getting it with the seasonal fruit. If you're looking for breakfast all day, this is 100% a place to try.

Worth the stop! Stopped here on the way to Covington and it delivered…read more Had the egg sandwich with thick bacon (sub texas/white toast, highly recommend). Fries were great, the pancake was thick like cake, and French toast sticks were another win. Such a cute place with quick, friendly service, and even though the wait was listed at 30 minutes, it ended up being just 15. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

It's a small, low key place for a sit down breakfast. Definitely a local highlight full of such…read morekind staff. You feel so welcome from the moment you walk in. There isn't a ton of seating and it's first come first serve but one of our favorites on a Saturday morning to visit when we want something simple but don't want to cook ourselves.

Daughter and I had breakfastat KK. First visit. Staff (nice ladies) was so friendly. Coffee was…read morefirst rate. We got a biscuit and gravy to share- good biscuit and outstanding sausage gravy. We both had scrambled eggs with bacon and potatoes. All was delicious. Coffee was topped off when needed. Loved the open kitchen. Service was very quick. Plan to return soon.

Me and my boyfriend moved back to Indiana from San Antonio about a year ago. We live in…read moreShelbyville and we were told about this place while eating dinner at a Mexican Restaurant one evening. We decided to check it out for breakfast. It was delicious, and we've eaten there a few times since and always have a great experience. We both have been wanting to try some of their lunch specials, but we work and can't get there to check it out. We were off today and decided to go there for lunch because they were having chicken and noodles, and that's one of my favorite meals. It did not disappoint at all. My boyfriend and I both enjoyed our meals and even ordered seconds to go, so we could have it for dinner. The chicken and noodles came with mashed potatoes, corn or green beans, and a roll. You could definitely tell the food was homemade too. Delicious! The Farmhouse Diner isn't a very big restaurant and can get pretty busy. It reminds me of a little country diner where all the local farmers and their wives go to eat breakfast and lunch. The staff is always super friendly and attentive too. We will definitely be going back.

Food was Fantastic! We had the breakfast bowls, biscuit, scrambled eggs, tater tots covered in…read moresausage gravy, topped with bacon crumbles. I eat a lot and this was too much. They have pancakes the size of a large dinner plate! Service quick! Quiet, friendly atmosphere. Definitely a place to stop. Name changed to Flying Pig Diner. Locals are very friendly. Large back parking lot, room for at least 3-5 big rigs. Worth a stop!

I've been visiting Tipp City for the past ten years to see my in‑laws, and every trip we make our…read moreusual stops--the Hotel Gallery across the street, Harrison's, the familiar favorites. And for all those years, my wife kept saying, "We really should try Sam & Ethel's." Somehow, this was the first time we finally made it happen--and I'm glad we did. We came in for breakfast the day before heading back home. We arrived around 9 a.m., and here's a tip for first‑timers: call ahead to get on the waitlist. You don't need to be present, and it can save you a little time. We thought we were next, but another couple who had called ahead slipped in before us. It felt a bit unfair in the moment, but honestly, good for them--they used the system the way it's meant to be used. Once seated, everything that followed was exactly what a classic hometown breakfast spot should deliver. The menu is full of comforting options--silver dollar or plate‑size pancakes, buckwheat or regular, with or without pecans, all served with hot syrup. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully made. I ordered the BELT (Bacon, Egg, Lettuce, Tomato) sandwich, which was excellent. They asked if I wanted cheese and offered several options; I chose cheddar, though it didn't end up on the sandwich. Honestly, it was still great without it. I also tried a silver dollar buckwheat pancake with pecans, and it was fantastic--nutty, warm, and just the right amount of indulgent. The coffee was a little weak for my taste, but that was the only small miss. I also sampled some of my wife's breakfast burrito and my mother‑in‑law's toast and hash browns. The hash browns were especially memorable--you could really taste the potatoes, thicker and less fried than what you'd find at a Waffle House. The buttered toast was excellent too, simple but done perfectly. And I have to mention our host, who delivered one of the funniest, most unexpected lines of the morning. She walked up and said, "Can I hit anyone up..." then paused just long enough for me to wonder what was coming next, before finishing with, "...with coffee." I was briefly alarmed, then immediately reassured--and I couldn't help but laugh. It was such a genuine, human moment that added to the charm of the place. Everyone at our table enjoyed their breakfast, and the wait--especially for a Saturday morning--was surprisingly reasonable. My father‑in‑law picked up the check, which was a thoughtful way to end a really pleasant meal. After a decade of visiting Tipp City, I'm glad we finally made it to Sam & Ethel's. It's easy to see why it's a local favorite, and it's definitely earned a spot on our regular rotation from now on.

Great food, kind waitstaff. Location is very small and waitresses are over worked. It takes a while…read moreto get a seat and get a waitress to take your order because there are not many waitresses. Took a while to get a table, get the table cleaned off and get a menu due to being under staffed. Once the waitress came to our table everything was wonderful. Very kind, helpful, knowledgeable server. Our food came out quickly and perfectly. We both ordered the skillet. It was incredible. One of the best breakfast dishes I've had in a long time. Well prepared, delicious ingredients to make an incredibly delightful dish. The breakfast skillet was so good. The hashbrowns were perfectly cooked. The sausage gravy was flavorful and delicious. The bacon was crisp and was the perfect flavor addition. My eggs were cooked perfectly (I asked for basted-they were perfect!) Everything was incredible. The biscuits were so good. A little underdone but perhaps the was on purpose? They were really good. My son added pancakes to his order. They looked a little overly done, but tasted good. Portion size was huge. Ambiance was very mom and pop shop---very close quarters. Only one small restroom. Great restaurant with excellent food!!! Just know what you're getting into. Probably not very handicapped accessible due to stairs and small restroom and tight quarters, but delicious food with kind waitstaff. Go for the food, not the ambience.

This place is definitely a victims of its own success. Case in point, it's ALWAYS packed and the…read moreproblem is they don't have very many tables. I think having a call reservation system could help, but they probably could also have some outdoor seating when the weather is nice. They're very friendly here, and the food is very good........so it's completely understandable why they're so loved. Just maybe they could use some extra capacity accommodations as I suggested.

Jenny's Diner is your typical American diner. Simple looking yet classic breakfast items with…read morefriendly service. I visited for breakfast/brunch in late December 2025 with a college friend and her son. The restaurant was busy when we arrived so we had to wait for about 10 mins for a table. We received our food in about 20 mins after they were ordered. The waiter brought us glasses of water and I may have ordered orange juice too. I ordered the pancakes with scrambled eggs and bacon. The pancakes were topped with some butter and ai added syrup too. They tasted fluffy and delicious. The scrambled eggs and bacon were well cooked and tasted good. My friend's son ordered a breakfast sandwich and my friend ordered the eggs benedict. They seemed to both like what they got. Overall, I enjoyed my food and customer service was pleasant. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 52/250 total reviews in 2026 - 893 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 26 April 2026

I was in Ohio for a friends birthday party and this was a classic diner. This place was amazing and…read morehad such a throwback feel to it. I gave it four out of five stars because they got my order totally wrong, however, what they did bring to me tasted amazing. I wasn't about to send it back because the ladies that were working there were so busy and there was only two or three of them working that I just didn't feel like making them work harder. Plus, I'm not a very picky eater And it looked good. This place could stand be on diners, drive-ins and dives. This is a true maw and pops diner. I had loaded, hashbrowns, eggs, and bacon. They only take cash, and the sodas are so huge so they don't have to refill them.

Nice little hole in the wall for breakfast. You may have to wait but the food is hot and fressh.read more

When you first pull up to this place, the curb appeal is low, but don't let that scare you go…read moreinside grab a table the food and the ambience is over the top. I give this well over 10 stars. It's a must try place.

The Hungry Man!!! We Love this place, it's terrific Family home cooking, It is CASH ONLY just an FYIread more