We came for the burgers and JB's did not disappoint. Two quarter patties side by side on a toasted hoagie bun. A variety of toppings. Made to perfection. Even the sides, coleslaw and onion rings, were better than most places. Menu does include other sandwiches, salads and desserts. Also, they offer breakfast. The service was fast & friendly. Nice atmosphere. Two separate rooms. One seems more for dining. If in the Lancaster downtown area, highly recommend. read more

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No frills detected. Locals and out of town visitors (like me) will instantly feel confortable in this downtown Lancaster diner-esque grill. The staff makes sure of that. Since we were there during brunch, the spouse and I had two of their brunch staples. My Works Skillet was essentially a meat lovers omelette that looked a little better on paper than it tasted. The individual components tasted fine, but the dish was a little dry for me. The missing ingredient was cheese, so please request that they add some to your dish if you order it. I was able to steal a little of my wife's Dijon Hollandaise from her Eggs Benny to moisten my entree, and it was a good audible. The herb home fries were very nice, just like our waitress who struck up a conversation with us around the local happenings to partake in during the nice weather. JB's main menu is lunch and dinner focused so it would be interesting to go back and experience that. read more

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The food was great, service was great! Group of 6 and all were very pleased.. Relaxed atmosphere.. read more

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Came back to Lancaster for the first time in 40 years to catch up with an old friend. We met at JB's Downtown Grill, a quaint place on North Columbus Street. Very friendly greeting by my waitress as I sat and waited. While waiting, I asked to try their French onion soup (which I love) but unfortunately it wasn't available. So I went with the second best thing, their deviled eggs. Haven't eaten deviled eggs in a long time and I so enjoyed these. My buddy arrived and we both ordered the pork belly BLT on a hoagie roll. Upgraded my side to their onion rings. Loved the sandwich, a nice and different take on the BLT. Our server was terrific, checked on us repeatedly and refilled our drinks as we got caught up. Really enjoyed the experience. read more

JB's Downtown Grill - Deviled Eggs - 3 Pieces - Burgers Near Me - Lancaster, Ohio

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Stopped on our way to Logan for a couples weekend away. It was a Friday evening and they were fairly busy. We waited almost 30 min for food ...or this would be a five star review. Our server was so sweet and kept apologizing, but we waited too long to stop and I was getting hangry. My husband enjoyed the classic and I ordered the cod sandwich. It was one of the best I'd ever had and huge! Their yummy coleslaw is a dill base and homemade. We both had a filling, well prepared dinner for under $40 with tip....hard to do these days. If we are in the area again, we will return. read more

The food was great and nice and hot . The waitress checked on us often . The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere

JB really puts his foot in it, man. This cat is the real deal, and he's serving up some great comfort food in Lancaster, Ohio. The restaurant is named after him (Jamie), and I had the pleasure of meeting him because he came out from the kitchen to greet us, even though he was busy. I was told by the exceedingly friendly server that the portions were huge. I'm not a volume eater -- more of a taster -- so I opted for a variety of sliders. I loved all of them but my favorite might have been the pork belly slider, the pulled pork slider and the fried chicken slider. Each was cooked perfectly, and made for a tasty lunch. I also got a basket of onion rings, which were fried and crispy and not at all greasy. They have a kids menu here, and my kids both ordered cheeseburgers. Just be aware that the kids cheeseburgers are sliders-sized, which is kinda small, so if you have kids who are big eaters, you might want to order them a regular-sized burger. Kids meals come with a side and a drink. The dining room is cute and has a jukebox, so you can play some tunes of your choosing while you eat. read more

Awesome little local "hole in the wall". The sliders are bigger than you think and very good! The service was friendly, too! I didn't like how quiet the restaurant was, and the only way to fix that was to pay for a song on the jukebox ($1 per song‍). It just seemed like everyone could hear everyone else's conversations because it all echoed in there. We loved our meal and service, though. And we will come back because we love supporting local! read more

My mom, sister and I meet up in Lancaster often, and JB's Downtown Grill has become our go-to place. JB's has a pretty big menu. Their salads are pretty big. Each comes in half or full size. My mom and sister are partial to the Greek salad and I love the Spring salad. The Spring salad comes with pineapple, grapes and candied nuts. It is an odd combination in my mind, but it is truly delicious with Italian dressing. All their sandwiches we've tried have been great. The classic slider with cheddar is my favorite. I can't explain why their burgers are so good, but I can say that I think it's my favorite burger I've had. (What?! I know.) The only thing I don't love at JB's are the fries. They're OK, I just prefer fries to be crisp and these are kinda soggy. All in all, JB's is absolutely worth your time. Give it a try! read more

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Just over nothing seemed like a perfesionally cooked food and the service was slow and they were rude

The salad was very fresh and tasty. I absolutely loved the sweetness in the homemade Italian dressing. I also had the baby classic hamburger which was cooked perfectly. The service was quick. My husband had the buffalo chicken wrap with natural cut fries which he also enjoyed. I wanted to try the Texas sheet cake but was just too full to do so. We will be back! read more

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I underestimated this place upon arrival but the burgers/sliders were great. My favorite part was the different homemade sauces, all of which were good. Thanks for the meal. read more

Food was outstanding absolutely loved the onion rings, food didn't take no more than about 20 minutes and the onion rings were the best hand, battered onion rings I've had in a long time ! Definitely recommend if you're stopping for a quick bite to eat and want to really good burger!!! read more

JB's Downtown Grill - The Pig & Cow Burger - Burgers Near Me - Lancaster, Ohio

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We had breakfast and it was delicious. The garlic hash browns were the best hash browns I've ever had.

Stopped in while antique shopping and the food was amazing. The fries are a definite must. The staff was very attentive. Service was quick. The burger was enough for two people. Highly recommend stopping in when you are in downtown Lancaster. read more

Nice little place in Lancaster. Sandwiches are really good. Tried the fried fish and the Cuban. The fries had great flavor but were not crisp. That's the only reason for a four. Service was great and friendly. Price isn't bad. read more

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This came up #3 on YELP & had HAND CUT FRIES!! I am up for that for lunch! Hubby had the fish sandwich, he said next time he would leave the sweet pickles off. But, it was a GOOD FISH SANDWICH!! I decided from the reviews to try a couple of sliders. Pork Belly is VERY THICK CUT & you better like pork belly. A little too fatty for my taste. Fried Chicken Slider was SPOT ON!! I too would opt OUT on the sweet pickles that came on both. I LOVE HAND CUT FRIES!!!! I ordered a SIDE order....THINK FAIR FRIES - only SHORT CUT! They are 2-3" long...& $3.95 for the small basket was a little pricey considering the sliders are $2.95. After tasting my husbands i chose to have the seasoning left off. GOOD MOVE! They were crispy and DELISH EVEN SHORT AS THEY WERE! WE WILL RETURN!!!! read more

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Stopped on a whim after visiting antique mall-WHAT A FIND!! Huge portions, fresh ingredients, sweetest waitress (Thanks McKayla!). Best veggie omelette (with tasty fried potatoes) I've had in ages, hubs had pancakes (he said they were great). Wish we didn't live so far away, we would definitely be back! read more

We had the privilege of dining at JB's on their opening day, and it was a wild success! The restaurant was packed when we arrived for a late lunch at 1:30. The menu has a great variety, and the prices are extremely reasonable! The portion sizes are perfect, and everyone there was raving about how great their food was! I spent much of my meal looking around at what other people were eating, excusing myself for having "food envy" because it all looked so good! Chef Jamie Brumbaugh takes extra care when compared to others in the business--he makes his food from scratch, right down to the pickles and sauces! His passion for cooking good food at great prices really shows on your plate! Now for the food we ordered: I had a traditional slider that was listed on the appetizer menu, as well as a pork belly slider with dijon mayo. My adult son ordered the chicken tenders (and they are HUGE) with General Tso sauce on them. We split an order of spuds (think FAIR FRIES, oh my goodness!) There was more there than we could finish; in fact, he has enough for lunch tomorrow! To finish off, we had one of Jamie's wife's favorites, the creme brûlée. Everything was perfect. I could eat there every day! In fact...I'm really looking forward to his Sunday Brunch! Jamie and Beth have woven personal touches through every aspect of the restaurant, and their love for their craft as well as of the Lancaster community are evident to all who set foot there. It's a definite "don't miss" if you are in town for a short time, and a definite "let's go tomorrow" if you live here all the time! read more

Fresh cut fries, delicious onion rings, deviled eggs. There should be a line out the door for this place! Everything was fresh and delicious. Spring salad with candied nuts and balsamic was awesome. My slider was great. Sausage sandwich good too. Really happy we stopped in and will definitely be back the next time we are in town. read more

Jamie has went all out to make a wonderful downtown restaurant! The food was excellent and the service was very friendly. Portions are huge. Atmosphere is what you expect from a little small town diner. Everyone knows you here. Choosing to eat here will be the best decision that you make! read more

The Greek Salad was amazing! My kiddos had the sliders and fries. Everything was tasty. The service was great. This is a nice lunch spot.

Great food, nice old ambiance, great to eat outside in the warm months, service is always friendly. You should try the Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. read more

Onion rings were good and so was the burger! Food was ready when the app said so all is great! There were multiple tables occupied when I went in and a cozy place for lunch or dinner! read more

It was a really good experience it's a small place with big flavor. Moderately priced food and good service will definitely have me coming back I ordered the chicken and cow burger with spuds ( there French frys) and it was delicious the burger was huge it was definitely more than enough to fill me up. read more

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This was one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. The food was so fresh. I got the chicken tenders and the spuds and they were delicious! The chicken was crispy and so good. You could tell it was fresh. The spuds were amazing. They were so addicting, I couldn't' t stop eating them. The service was also amazing. The lady who took my order was so sweet. She was such a positive person and I have never had a nicer server. The place felt so cozy. It was a cute little place that made me so happy. I would definitely go there again. 10/10 recommend. read more

Nice little place. About 16 tables, and when we got there just after the lunch rush, The outside tables and main room were full. We were unaware there was a second room as we arrived. It seemed the wait staff was over burdened as it took us a while for a server to get us menus and longer for the drinks order to come back to us. She was handling half the tables as well as the takeout orders. We ordered a grilled chicken sandwich (with fries) which we converted to a wrap, and a chicken quesadilla from the appetizer menu. Two side salads with those orders. The chicken wrap was good . The fries were the star of the show. Fresh cut and delicious. The quesadilla was very tasty as well. The reason for the three star rating as opposed to a four was the lack of attentiveness from our waitress. The other waitress was kicking ass, but ours seem to be overwhelmed. read more

Small Diner with a Big Taste. From out of town but if I was local would be a regular. Had the best salad with homemade dressing. The 2 meat burger was like a hoagie with the best fries. Very Good. read more

JB's Downtown Grill - Spring Salad with fresh strawberries grapes pineapple carmelized pecans and the best homemade balsamic dressing - Burgers Near Me - Lancaster, Ohio

The reviyalization of Downtown Lancaster has been slow to get going, but finally at a good point it looks. This restaurant is another reason for the revitalization. If you're in the area, definitely stop in. The service was very good. Thanks, Brittany! Food came out quickly, too. Speaking of food, it is indeed pretty good. We had the Shrimp Po'boy (a special, not a regular item) and a Classic Slider and Pork Belly Slider. One of the better Shrimp Po'boys we've had, including visits Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The sliders were a perfect, classic size. The Pork belly Slider was good, but you need to like pork belly. I'd love to see a bigger selection of beers be offered. However, I get that not every place wants to tie up capital and carry the extra inventory. read more

We have been fans of this restaurant since it opened. The food is great. Our favorites include Ma's Retro Salad and the Italian Sausage sandwich. The cakes are delicious too! We appreciate how hard the owners and their employees work to make everyone feel comfortable! read more

Let me start by saying the food was very good along with a fantastic server. So, why only 3 stars you ask?? I didn't appreciate being charged a "Pandemic Surcharge" of $3.19. It's not about the money, but to stick it to your customers because you have to try and make up for lost revenue??!! Even though the food and service was good, these extra "hidden" fees will prevent me from ever coming back. read more

JB's Downtown Grill - Pandemic Surcharge - Burgers Near Me - Lancaster, Ohio

Went there on a whim! My Mom, Step-Dad and I went here for dinner while in the area. The staff and environment were all very nice. The food was delicious and we had three different items. We had the hamburger (which is ground daily by the Chef/Owner) and it was amazing, the grilled chicken strips which were not over cooked and very moist as well as the fried chicken strips of which were also very moist and not over done. Our server was awesome and friendly. She knew the menu and help us with finding a gluten free choice. We met the owners of JB's and they are just as sweet as their employees! This one is a must try! You will not be dissapointed. read more

We ordered online for take-out. First time. I now have a new favorite burger place! Highly recommend the burgers!!! Can't wait to try other items on the menu. The order was ready within 10 minutes and everything was as good or better than expected! Didn't even keep me waiting long enough to sit down so can't really speak to dine-in experience. All I can say is I'll be going back and I was very pleased all around! Good enough to write a review which I don't usually do! read more

Good sandwich shop. The Cuban was tender and juicy not greasy at all and had plenty of mustard, just like I like it. The hand-cut fries were perfectly fried and salted. My only complaint is that the cream brulee we wanted for dessert was not set up yet (11:00 am) so we were a little disappointed. Service was prompt and friendl, they were very Covid conscious. read more

We visited today for lunch. My brother and his family came from Athens and we came from Columbus - perfect halfway stop. Service and food were excellent! Thank you for letting us enjoy your restaurant and catch up! read more

Amazing BRUNCH at JB's today. The food was made to order, fresh, and so delicious. Their chicken fingers are the best! We also tried the cinnamon roll French toast and the eggs bene and will definitely be back. Service was great and the owners are very involved and present checking on everything. Very refreshing dining experience. Drove from Columbus and worth it for sure! read more

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What a nice Diamond in the rough type of burger joint. Great service from Janice and the food was outstanding!!! Great homemade desserts and a 5 star place. Check it out. read more

We just had our second lunch at this place, food was great, service was excellent. Place was very crowded, only two waitresses. The young lady that served us was fast efficient and friendly! Had a Cuban sandwich, and my wife had a salad with grilled chicken both were excellent. Tried Bob's barbecue around the corner not in the same league as far as I'm concerned. Will definitely be back. read more

My wife and I stopped by for lunch while exploring downtown Lancaster. Service was great, the owner spent time with us, and the food was excellent. This is a place we will definitely revisit. Check it out. read more

I was in town from Seattle, where we always have an abundance of excellent food choices. I have to say, Sunday brunch at JB's Downtown Grill was an amazing experience! I enjoyed their Eggs Benny, with a side of the most delectable pork belly I've tasted. The garlic potatoes were the perfect side to the eggs Benedict. My friend had light, fluffy, and yummy pancakes (I know, because I tasted them!) with unique and tasty rhubarb butter. She also had a fresh fruit plate that was the perfect cap to our brunch. JB's! I wish you were in Seattle and if you ever decide to branch out...put us at the top of your list! For now, Lancaster Ohio is lucky to have you! Eat here! You'll be glad you did! read more