This place is definitely a victims of its own success. Case in point, it's ALWAYS packed and the problem 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. read more

Jenny's Diner is your typical American diner. Simple looking yet classic breakfast items with friendly 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 read more

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I've been hearing a lot of good things about this place, but it's just not on my usual routes. Today I was doing things nearby and made sure to stop in. Busy at 1130am on a weekday, not quite full but by noon there was a short line. It's a classic little diner, in appearance, atmosphere, and menu. I got sausage gravy and biscuits, of course. There are lots of other enticing things on the menu, but that's my favorite and often a good indicator of how they do things. A big bowl of gravy, just enough to cover everything to my satisfaction. Fluffy biscuits, split and buttered. The gravy is probably canned, but it's a higher end product, with lots of sausage and a bit of pepperiness. Thick and flavorful. Not a healthy meal but a hearty and filling one, and though I was full I was a bit sad it was all gone. Service was great. I sat at the counter and could watch the cooks and waitresses hustling. Efficient chaos, everyone knowing what they're doing. Lots of regulars, clearly, and they were greeted with familiarity, but newbies got sweetness too. Prices are great. Get here when you can. Parking in back and on the side street. read more

FYI they lock the doors 20-30 before closing time. We ordered the Chili, fried mushrooms, Monty Cristo and everything omelette. Everything was good, there are so many things on this menu that we want to try. What drew me here was that they have home fries, they are so good! The service was great. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. We will be coming back again. read more

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I was staying at a hotel whose "breakfast" consisted of a bunch of bread products, so I decided to go out for a real breakfast. I looked at the Yelp app and Jenny's got good reviews, so I decided to try it -- especially because I love little diners. I went there late on a Tuesday morning, and all the regular tables were taken. The counter had some space, but I don't like sitting there, so I waited. I did find it a little disconcerting that nobody greeted me (or subsequent customers) on arrival; I actually felt kind of ignored and considered leaving. But, I figured it would take a while to find somewhere else, so I stayed. And while I was waiting, I struck up conversations with some of the other customers, which was pleasant. When I was finally seated, I needed a little time to look at the menu. The service was a little slow, and I continued to feel somewhat ignored. I orderd the junior diner bowl, which had a biscuit, gravy, egg, potato & cheese, all in a bowl. I usually prefer those things on the plate separately, but this was actually really good, and I ate all of it. It was also reasonably priced, which was nice. read more

Jenny’s Diner - Little diner bowl - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Food and service are great! You may have to wait but if you are looking for a good mom & pop breakfast this is it. Can't go wrong with their potatoes or hash browns, extra crispy is where it's at! read more

Jenny’s Diner - Loaded Diner Bowl - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food was great! Pork chops mashed potatoes, gravy, for the wife. Potatoes souo, roast beef hash for me read more

Jenny’s Diner - Feel the 50s - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Nice neighborhood diner. Stopped by for breakfast while visiting Columbus. Food and service were great. We sat at the bar top and all the staff were pleasant. It is a small place and was very busy on the Sunday we went. They don't have much room to wait and if it's cold out and if it's cold out you get a blast of cold air every time someone opens the door, so I recommend getting a seat in the back,. read more

Jenny's was good. It felt the exact same as George's though. The food was hot and quick. The service was meh. They're definitely packed on the weekend and the waitresses are focused on switching tables, not being chatty or friendly. The way tables are given NEEDS to be fixed. It's first come first serve, with a waiting area that fits maybe 6 people. It's up to the customers to know who was there before them, who's next, etc. That works fine on a quiet morning, but not when it's Sunday at 11am and there's 18 people waiting... The food was good but nothing to write home about. I'll come back if I'm around the area. read more

Jenny’s Diner - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Phenomenal from start to finish!! We got there and there was a short wait--no waitlist, this place operates on an honor system and so it felt like a classic diner right away. We talked to some regulars and they raved about it so we knew we'd be in for a treat. Jenny, the owner, took our order and was as sweet as can be. We got the country fried steak and Reuben omelette. The home fries are crispy smashed potatoes and rivaled the hash browns--would recommend getting one each to share! The country fried steak was perfect. It's going to be so hard to get something else in the future knowing how great that was! My sister asked for extra sauerkraut in her omelette and would highly recommend ordering that way. No notes. We can't wait to come back and be regulars ourselves! read more

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Stopped here at 1pm a few weeks ago. The delay in the review was I have been trying to figure out how to word my review. Here it goes: The place was busy. At arrival there were three spots open. One booth in the back. One at the counter. A third was the very first booth. They sat the people in front of us in the back booth. That made sense. We were asked if we wanted a counter seat but the person I was with was handicapped and over 80; sitting on a stool with her having full blown Parkinson's we didn't feel comfortable doing. For some reason they didn't clean the front booth nor were we ever offered it. We waited and waited. Waited some more. Nothing. It was like we were punished for not taking the counter. Lol. After waiting ten minutes we left and went to another nearby spot. Sorry Jenny's. The food: since we left we didnt dine here that day, but during previous dining experiences, we found food here very good. Typical diner style. Nothing incredibly healthy but all items we have had previously have been very tasty. Not sure why the one booth wasn't bussed nor offered to us- after a ten minute wait it left a bad taste in our mouth. Not sure when we will return due to the bad service of whom ever was in charge of seating customers. Hoping it was just a bad day. Its a cute place. read more

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Always drove by it and never had a chance to get inside until now. Jenny's has such a classic style of an old school diner but with a modern twist. I went near New Years so they still had it decorated for the holidays which made it feel super cozy. Now it is a bit of a smaller place but honestly it felt more like you were hanging with family than on top of each other. Everyone in the restaurant was super friendly and that comes from the staff providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We were greeted right away with very friendly staff. I loved that they had turkey bacon as I don't eat pork. I ended up getting the BLT and it was delicious! There were many things on the menu that I still want to try, so I'll definitely be back! read more

Came here as a walk in with my husband on a Saturday for breakfast. There was a pretty significant line, but it was well worth the wait! Love the ambience and decor of the restaurant. I got the big breakfast plate which gave me a little bit of everything to try. It was absolutely awesome and would highly recommend. read more

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We went for breakfast and the whole experience was delightful! The menu features some old-time items such as chipped beef gravy, which I had with biscuits, and has so many items we want to try. All of the team really seemed to be enjoying themselves and were very engaging and the restaurant was full of great diner memorabilia and has that classic environment. We will definitely be returning! read more

My friend loves going to diners and suggested this spot since they're new. They have a tiny parking lot but you can find lots of street parking. They were slammed! We waited less than 2 minutes for a table though. But there were constantly people waiting to get seated. Service is quick and staff are pretty attentive. We both got their hot coffee to start. Nothing special but just wanted some caffeine. For food, I got corned beef hash while my friend ordered French toast and added blueberries on top with a side of eggs and sausage. Delicious! Very filling and prices aren't bad at all. Their menu had quite a lot of options, which was impressive! I'm not at diners often but it's nice to see places like this around. read more

Jenny’s Diner - French toast at the back with a side of eggs and sausages - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Jenny's Diner is everything you want in a neighborhood breakfast spot: Amazing staff, delicious food, fast service and convenient location. Don't be intimidated if you see people waiting for a table when you stop in, the line moves fast. We've never waited more than 15 minutes for a table. Their chef is so fast and he gets food on the table soon after you order. This keeps the tables moving and the line short. My go to is the spinach scramble with home fries. But sometimes I mix it up - and on these days- my other fave is the Chilaquiles. Trust me on this- this the best Chilaquiles in town. Jenny's green sauce and refried beans are to die for. My hubby's go to varies- but he's been loving the country fried steak with sausage gravy lately. Oh and if they have a pumpkin pancake on the menu- GET IT. We stop in for breakfast most Saturday mornings and always look forward to seeing who is there. So many of us are regulars that it feels like a family and we are visiting Jenny's house for breakfast. Go to Jenny's and be a regular with us! read more

Jenny’s Diner - Chilaquiles - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Delicious and reasonable prices on the menu. There's lots of options from egg to burgers! The parking lot is behind the building with limited spaces but there's street parking. Hubby and I sat at the counter and had the "diner " experience! Service was excellent and friendly! I ordered the breakfast bowl( small) which came with egg, biscuit, sausage gravy and shredded cheese on top. Definitely will be back! read more

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Jenny's Diner is one of my favorites in town. It is a neighborhood joint and is always packed. We suggest coming early or after the morning rush. I've tried everything here. I don't have a favorite but the potatoes always hit the spot! read more

Jenny’s Diner - Western omelette - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This was my first time visiting Jenny's Diner. For fellow first time visitors, parking is very limited in their lot, but street parking is available on Beechwold. The diner is first come, first serve. There are booth and counter seats. Despite being a new place they recreated a traditional diner feel. My friend and I were seated at two counter seats after a 15 minute wait. Our server was friendly and provided quick service. I opted for the Jiffy Cakes since cornmeal pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast items. I also opted for over easy eggs. Both items tasted great. The pancakes were especially good. Prices at the restaurant were reasonable. Overall I enjoyed my visit. A few other menu items caught my eye, so I will need to make more visits in the future. read more

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This diner is super cute!! Very classic diner vibes, mismatch mugs, vintage decor, but SO CLEAN! Since this is a newer diner, everything is immaculate. You can tell the staff really takes care of the space as well. The menu is really large so easy to fine something for everyone :) I ordered the Diner Smalls (see menu photo details) but I was really impressed. Bacon was super crispy and the pancake was very good!! I'm not a huge French toast fan but the cinnamon butter they use was really good! Service was super fast. Although this place is small, tables and bar seats turn over fast! read more

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It was worth the wait! The teamwork there by the staff is wonderful. The whole staff serves every customer. And the food was sooo good! I wasn't sure about the turkey bacon at first, it grew on me though! The decor was totally small diner appropriate! All the signs are fun to read! And they are decorated for Valentines Day!! read more

We entered to have some lunch. I stood by the 'wait to be seated sign' for several minutes and was treated as if I was invisible. It was very awkward and I left. It would have been a nice check as I was waiting on behalf of my family of four. It wasn't slammed. What happened to courtesy? read more

The food is good the service is trash! My co worker and I go in there a lease 3 times a week and it takes 45 minutes for someone to take our orders. No to be funny I think it's the color of our skin. Today we went in sat down and waited nob took our order then a couple walked in maybe 20 minutes after and got there orders taking and got there food before we could even order! I'll never give them another dime of my money! read more

I'm a fan of greasy spoon and diners, Greek diners, and the likes. Jenny's is a good classic diner style with friendly folks. Eggs can be little bland in flavor at times. Home potatoes are nice. They use bigger coffee mugs here maybe to decrease frequency of refills but as a coffee addict I had to ask for a refill. It's a good solid spot with good local following and regulars clientele. read more

Jenny’s Diner - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great gem in Clintonville! We stopped by on a Friday morning and it was hoping! You can tell it's the kind of neighborhood place everyone wants to go to and it's easy to see why. The service is fast and friendly, the food is delicious and exactly what you want from a diner. The prices were also very reasonable compared to most breakfast places but they definitely don't skimp on the portions so come hungry! read more

Jenny’s Diner - Salmon scramble - Diners Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Perfect diner. Great atmosphere, attentive and friendly staff and the food was 100% on point. I had an omelet and my friends couldn't stop raving about the biscuits. Will be back when we are in the area. read more

i came here during sonic temple weekend so it was incredibly busy, people were lining up out the door. service was quick and everybody was friendly despite the rush! food was made quickly and tasted great. + nice decor read more

The food and the atmosphere were second to none. A true diner. I witnessed them call at least 7 customers by name as they entered the restaurant. The entire staff was congenial read more

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Yummy in the tummy. This diner serves wonderful breakfast with a menu that is very extensive....so many choices. Also serves lunch. They close at 2:00 pm. Waitresses are friendly and competent. read more

I have been waiting to try Jenny's Diner Clintonville since it opened. I was not disappointed. I got the Diner Biggie with 3 hotcakes, 2 scrambled eggs, 2 sausage patties, hash browns, and Cinnamon Toast with butter already spread on it, along with washing it down with a Diet Coke. When customers get coffee or hot drinks, they have different coffee mugs in every shape. The ambiance was great that associates Diners, Coca-Cola, golden celebrities of the past. The service was wonderful and they know some customers by name. The Diner Biggie was delicious and I will not have lunch the meal took great care of my tummy. I will be going back to Jenny's Diner Clintonville again soon and will try their Omelets. It can get busy, but the wait is worth it. read more

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The food was alright. Typical buttery diner food. Niche parent problem: I'll warn you about what we had an issue with. There is a large television on one wall that is always playing cartoons. My friend and I brought our kids and they were glued to the screen the whole time. When I come to a restaurant, I am there to be present with my family and friends, and the TV made it so that our kids really did not interact with us. I nicely asked if they would change the channel to news or sports or something, but they said no. There were two other booths with kids that also seemed to be having the same problem. If you don't bring kids, or you honestly want a break from your kids then this doesn't apply to you, but it was a bummer for us. read more

You may have to wait a few minutes, but well worth the wait. Three visits later, this has become a go to spot for our family.

Food is amazing, staff of sweet and always there for you, young or old. Probably my favorite classic dinner in Columbus! read more

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Jenny's Diner is the perfect place if you are looking for delicious homemade comfort food. Everything on the menu is great and the staff is friendly - especially Jenny herself who is quick to say hello to the regulars that come in or greet a first timer and make them feel right at home. read more

Their honest hard workers make some great food staff is friendly their very helpful their worth their weight of gold and great for community's read more

Finally OPEN!' Yeah!!! First one in the door this morning. Was greeted by Jenny and Crystal. OMG!!!! This place exudes happiness for one thing but let's get to the food. Ordered eggs, hash browns and biscuits and gravy. Eggs were perfectly cooked. The potatoes are crisped up with no skin on them. Biscuits were grilled with butter on the face of them. The gravy was nice and smooth with minimal pepper on them. This place will certainly be a go to place for people in the area. Jenny and Crystal are going to take this place to another level. Their personalities are at a whole new level. If I could have I would've stayed there all day. The pictures and decorations were so well planned and placed. Will I go back?? Heck yes. Get up and get out there to check these wonderful people out. read more

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To start off, this was the BEST breakfast food I have ever, EVER had. Our waitress was very nice. Food came quite quickly and you could see the chefs working on your food as you wait, which I personally liked. The overall vibe was amazing. Decorated amazingly. I'd choose this over a Denny's anytime. 6 stars read more

Great locally owned breakfast spot in Columbus. Small, had to wait to be seated, but the food was delicious.

Had a wonderful lunch date with my son at Jennys!we sat at the counter and we loved watching the food being cooked and the hustle! I had the Salmon Scramble and my son had the bacon and eggs with home fries and toast. Both were excellent! My little guy also flirted his way into a large milkshake sample and left a very satisfied customer!! The service was great, the atmosphere was fun and the food was delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

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Birthday breakfast! Jenny's diner is finally open! It was a little early for me to get breakfast (7am) because we had to go to work so we just got something small and I would say we really like it! The service was very nice, I'm so happy for them and ourselves that we have our breakfast spot that close to our house! We will go back to Jenny's more often and it will be our traditional to celebrate our birthday breakfast here every year, as long as we stay in the neighborhood. Cheer up! read more

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