Excellent establishment owned and operated by I believe a daughter and Mom. I had their version of Meatloaf and it was outstanding her very own personal recipe and the service was top notch. I also had the French onion soup very well made I've been to a few other area establishments but this one stands out for quality homemade classic dishes, attention to detail is where I make my observations and they're on point. I did speak to the owner a lovely lady who works long hours and is literally at your service she told me how it all happened for her and the story really is an American tale of hard work and consistency turned into a hidden gem only the sharp eye would even understand. Hats off to a job well done in a faint little town cherished by continued generations of hard working people........ read more

Real good home style food. Down to earth owners that don't mind rolling up their sleeves to satisfy the customer. I took my mother here and she is very sensitive to soy and gluten (really,not just cuz the yoga group is) which makes it near impossible for her to eat out. The staff of Jdt provided her with a delicious meal conscious of her situation and made an honest effort to make sure she got a meal. It was amazing, mom left with a full belly and a smile too. This is my go to all around restaurant when I don't know exactly what I want but want good food. read more

Great food, and such friendly service. Took our three young children there and was very impressed. Would defiantly return.

Our first visit here was on Father's Day. The inside was very nice and clean with lots of comfortable seating. We were able to sit quickly and were immediately impressed with all the possibilities (especially the specials) and how affordable they were. We ordered the Cinnabun French Toast, the Huge Potato Pancake, and the sausage, egg, and cheese on French Toast. Everything was delicious! The Cinnabun French Toast could have been a little better in that it could have been made out of an actual cinnamon bun, but otherwise it was quite tasty. The staff was very friendly, but service was a bit slow (the table next to us got their order 1st even though we ordered first) - but let's chalk that all up to the fact it was a holiday. We will definitely return to try lunch and dinner! read more

The food was great and the service even better. We're in town for only a week, but are planning to find a chance to go back. Ice cold beers, pizza, salad and fries were all wonderful. Say hi to Deb if you go. read more

It's hard to screw up breakfast...but this place did it...I ordered oatmeal and poached eggs. It took a good 20 minutes to get my breakfast and the eggs were more like hard boiled. I won't be back. However, the owner must have a kind heart as he allows a war vet who is obviously mentally ill to come in sit at the counter for a hot cup of coffee and meal. So kudos to the establishment for that. read more

We had Rueben's and fries the meal was hot and fresh and delicious. I have been here many times and the food is always good! The wait staff is friendly and attentive. The bread was nice and crisp not soggy the fries were hand cut and hot. I highly recommend this place. read more

I come in here pretty regularly. Great food. Great staff. Goulash is awesome. Breakfast is too.

Always great food and great service! The owner is super friendly and knows how to run a good business! We will continue coming back!

This gem in the rough certainly fits the typical Thomaston blue collar tradition of good hardworking people...An honest days work for an honest days wage mentality...People from a close knit community that still reflects the bygone era of Victorian charm along with front porch society...You just can't help but get caught up in history when you dine at JDT's...The photos above the booths reminds us of their industrial past...Their eye for detail is like that of their forefathers but the hands of time now swing towards good food...excellent service and friendly atmosphere...The holy trinity of success...After eight years they've survived the test of time...If you've lived in Thomaston all this time and haven't patronized JDT's it's about time you did...Their secret is in a time honored recepie using consistency as the main ingredient and a "hearty" shake of Thomaston pride...The Broccoli Rabe rules....Vinnie Macchiato read more

This was our first experience and it was great! Food was flavorful, portions were big and the service was wonderful. My husband had the chicken parm and I had their special, panko chicken with a pesto cream sauce. The chicken was nice and crisp. And their buffalo wings were perfect with homemade blue cheese dressing was so yummy. We also share a dessert of homemade carrot cake, that was great too. There are no complaints. Very welcoming staff and owner. JDT's also serves breakfast. We will try that soon too. We will definately go back! read more

Great local place to eat, relax, or take out. Owner superb and the help is very friendly. Most important, the food is amazing. Come to Thomaston for a great night out. Service was prompt and the price were exceptional. I'd definitely go here again. read more

Our first and definitely last visit to JDT Brickhouse: Upon entry we were greeted by non-stop pop/hip-hop music, very unpleasant choices for a dining environment. Decor takes bland to a whole new level. Reading the back of the menu, the story of the forming of the restaurant says who insisted on doing the decorating. One can only hope that the others wouldn't have done worse. Although only one other table was occupied this evening when we arrived, service throughout the meal was needlessly slow. We presumed we were expected to seat ourselves, since none of the ladies in the dining room even glanced toward the door. Too busy gabbing at the bar to notice new customers walking in. Menu seemed basic and uninspired, most options being being things that parents would teach toddlers to make. On the specials was "1/2 baked chicken". After my companion ordered it, I quipped that it should be called baked half chicken rather than what it was. Upon delivery it was clear that half-cooked was a fair description. My companion literally ate barely 5 bites of this meal, which normally would be a dish of choice for him. That honesty is the only reason we give them 1 star. The meatloaf special with eggplant parm over penne I ordered was mediocre at best, pretty sure the marinara was something from a can. Meatloaf itself had bits of cartilage or bone that made it undesirable, along with it being very dried out. Entree portions are greatly oversize, making for considerable waste. It would definitely be to the owners' advantage to focus on quality over quantity. Only two tables occupied during a dinner should tell them something. The final flaw was upon receiving the check for the dinner. The half-cooked (now taken literally) chicken was clearly listed at $15.95 on the specials page. The server marked it at $21.95 on the check and walked away. Another came by to collect and agreed that it was wrong, although she also did not know of the actual price until she looked at the page. For all the gabbing at the bar between the 3 ladies rotating through the dining room, clearly they have no interest in communicating about the business between them. The only hope I see for this place is if the Restaurant Impossible crew or something similar shows up there. Beyond that, go someplace else and spend your money on a place that wants your business. read more

Went for breakfast and we got to sit wherever we wanted. Was greeted by hostess and given menus and she took our drink order and told us our waitress will be over to take our order. Waitress walked by with coffee pot and said I'll be right back to take your order. She never came back. Hostess noticed us waiting and apologized to us and said she will tell our waitress that we are ready. Still waitress never came back. Watched new people come into restaurant, be seated, and their orders taken by our waitress, who still never took our order. The hostess walked by our table and saw we still hadn't been waited on and apologized again and said that she told our waitress. After 18 minutes we had enough so we paid for our coffee and left. Can't say we didn't like the food because our order was never taken. read more

I have known the owners for a few years when I was told that they were opening a new place I had to follow them and see how they would do on there own. Well I am not disapointed. Food, service and staff are the best. read more

Disgusting, The only way I can describe this place. Not only is the entire restaurant the size of my living room but their food is horrible. It is over priced beyond belief and the portions are a fraction of the size of what you would expect for how much you pay. The cheese sauce looks like it's been sitting around for a few weeks. The fries are super dry on the inside and terribly greasy on the outside. Everyone in my group agrees that McDonald's has better quality food than this restaurant. Never again, avoid this place unless you feel like getting ripped off for greasy old food. read more

I come here routinely for breakfast, sometimes for lunch and dinner. I have to say, nothing beats the environment. Comfortable and private booths, nice old style diner with a great seating arrangement. The food itself is great with hearty portions while maintaining a home-style taste. Sometimes I order breakfast for dinner and they won't mind making it. If you're coming for dinner, the JDT burger is a must have. Sometimes they have pulled pork on it, sometimes they have mac and cheese. Do yourself a favor and try it out. I also can't help but mention the pricing. Plates usually run around 5-7 bucks for breakfast, 7-10 for lunch and 8-15 for dinner.. If you're looking for affordable good food with a comfortable environment, stop by and you won't be disappointed. read more

I went to this resturant for a girls night out dinner, and the atmosphere is very nice. The waitress are very attentive. But we were given dirty plates with our appetizer and then we had like three different waitress. The food was of poor quality and I had a hot turkey sandwich that was all soggy. My friends had chicken fingers that was all dried out. Then we got down to the check and first the waitress asked for a dollar to be charged on a debt card. We paid part cash and debt towards the bill. We counted the money three times and we give the correct amount of cash. I went to speak to the manger or owner the woman got pretty nasty with me claiming that the amount of cash given was not forty eight dollars. She claimed we only give her thirty eight dollars. I told her nicely that was not the amount given. Then I was so frustrated at this point. I said fine u don't want a tip for the waitress that's ok with me. After we were about to leave the manger admitted to counting the cash incorrectly. Overall, it was a horrible experience and will never eat here again. read more

I used to go to JDT's on a regular basis. I loved the chicken parm. This all ended on Fathers day. The wife and kids wanted to take me out for dinner and JDT's was my first choice of places to go. We get there and the place is almost empty. That should have been the first clue. We sat down and the waitress came over and handed us a menu with only a few items on it. Neither my kids and I like anything listed. We all wanted the chicken parm. We were told very rudely that they were not using the regular menu that day. I also asked about the inflated prices. She didn't have a good excuse for that. So we got up, paid for our sodas and left. So now every time I drive by there I can't help but notice how empty it is. They need to get back to the way they were when they first opened. I remember the owner taking my son back into the kitchen so she could write down the recipe for the crab cakes that he fell in love with. That's the kind of restaurant I want to go to. read more