The Jet Room is definitely a spot I'd come back to for the food. Service seems to depend on which server you get. I had Katy(?) and she was fabulous--friendly, attentive, and on top of things. Some of the other servers seemed a little confused, and I noticed stacks of warm food sitting around from the kitchen waiting to be taken out. That said, my food was marvelous. My dad got the crab cake with poached eggs, and that was excellent as well. The food is easily the highlight of the experience. If you're coming with a group larger than four, I'd recommend calling ahead. This definitely feels more like a "eat and go" kind of place rather than somewhere people linger and socialize after their meal. Unfortunately, the jet strip is currently under construction, so there isn't much to see outside right now. Normally, I imagine that would add to the experience, but for the time being, the view isn't much of a selling point. Even with the construction and some inconsistency in service, I'd still say the food is worth the trip. read more

Jet Room Restaurant - Breakfast Burrito - Diners Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The classic cinnamon roll was the highlight of the meal. The main dishes were good! The atmosphere feels like a little diner with a view of the airport to watch the planes! Serive was good but I'd definitely recommend calling for a reservation. Follow me on Instagram at yelpershawn for more reviews! read more

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Love stopping here for breakfast. Fish for breakfast, absolutely! Great service & wonderful views! Get a window seat to watch the planes take off & land! read more

We went for breakfast on a Saturday Morning at 8 am. I did make a reservation because we had a larger group. Food 3/5: overall the food is ok and is very much a diner vibe. Some of the portion sizes were smaller, others large. They do have great kid options. We got a cinnamon roll, Mickey pancake, kids egg breakfast, and skillets. The cinnamon roll was good but didn't have a warm a doughy center like I really love with a fresh cinnamon roll. The other breakfasts were solid, no real notes outside of the biscuit being very dry and some of the fruit being bad. Service 5/5: our waitress was very accommodating. Our food came quickly and she overall did an amazing job. Ambiance 5/5: this place is so much fun, especially for kids. My kiddos loved watching the planes come in and land. We were in the corner, so we had a partially obstructed view, but is still such a fun atmosphere to be able to watch the planes come in and out. Overall this is more of an experience than a place to come back to for the food. The parking lot can get pretty packed, so be patient if trying to find a spot. I would absolutely make a reservation whenever you want to go here to ensure you get a table at the time you want. They are cash only, and they're transparent about that, so don't be surprised by that piece. read more

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A hidden gem! This place is a very unique breakfast spot because you can eat a great tasting breakfast while watching jets land/take off. My BFF Kevin suggested this and as usual, it did not disappoint. I've tried most things on their menu and I have always loved their breakfast options. Great place to take visiting family or friends! They close at 2 pm. Don't forget to ask about the $100.00 burger! A 30 minute ride for two and a 9.00 credit toward a food purchase at the Jet Room Restaurant. You won't regret it! read more

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The Jet Room is so fun! We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast while watching planes take off. We went for the cinnamon rolls which were great! I had the scramble and my fiancé had the patty melt. Both were great! Our server was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend for families with kids! Pro tip: call to make a reservation on a busy Saturday morning. read more

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The food is fantastic. The service is attentive. Atmosphere is that of a diner. The prices are reasonable.

If you plan ahead and make a reservation, The Jet Room is an entertaining restaurant with great food. Entertaining because of all the windows and being directly on the tarmac for small plane activity. Everyone in our group of four was pleased with the variety and quality of food. Our server was prompt and pleasant. Two of us had breakfast and the other two had lunch. All the food arrived at the same time and was piping hot. Great experience! read more

Jet Room Restaurant - Salmon bowl on hashbrowns - Diners Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Since our last visit, this locale has gone cash ONLY and I doubt the on site ATM is fee free. Their menu does not list prices for beverages and the food quality has slipped. Still a great view but many of the familiar faces we were used to in the service line were no longer there. A ten minute wait at 07:30 when there were ample vacant tables and counter space wasn't welcome either. Today's visit was our last. read more

This place is novel. It has the charm of your local diner, but the exclusivity of a private airport hanger. That being said, while the service is impeccable and the staff are very friendly, I don't think the food is actually that good. We had a breakfast burrito and it could have honestly been a frozen one from the market. It's also clear they don't have fresh ingredients stocked as the condiments (including sour cream) was all in individual packages. That may also be what drove up the cost (along with the location), but I just wasn't that impressed. I did have a very good hot chocolate and it was fun looking out onto the runway, but other than that, I dont think this place is worth the usual 45 minutes to get a seat. Pro tip though - you can call ahead to put your name on the waitlist. So that will cut the time, but don't expect too much from the food. read more

Accepts reservations Cash only Great place to take the kids Food is delicious Breakfast all day read more

Classic breakfast dishes with a fun atmosphere. Make sure to try a cinnamon roll, the eggs Benedict and hashbrowns with cheese peppers and onions on them. Fun place to take kids that love airplanes. Make sure to make reservations especially if going on a weekend! read more

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Pancakes were good. They were certainty busy Sunday for brunch. Cool spot where you can see the planes take off and land.

Have a great breakfast while viewing the small plane and jet staging area. A pleasant place for the meal.

Great service, wonderful attitude by all the staff. It is cash only, so you need to prepare. We ate breakfast and both of us had omelettes. They were well prepared and came with hash browns that you could add peppers, onions and cheese sauce to. We chose the biscuits for our side. Light and fluffy. How could you go wrong, all of that and we got to watch the airplanes. read more

NOTE: Cash only, ATM on site Is it the best food in the world? Probably not. But it is absolutely perfect for what it is - food is simple and satisfying, service is outstanding, and the setting is exactly what you expect from an airport diner. Perfect for both fly-ins and locals who want to watch the planes - expect a classic diner experience and you won't be disappointed. Reservations are accepted but probably only important if you have a larger party. read more

It's fine. It's always been fine. It's not going to knock your socks off, but it's adequate. The service is always swift and kind. The view is unbeatable. The food is average, at its best. But it survives because it has a niche. Without the view, without the novelty of the location, this place would already be closed. There are far better breakfasts out there for less money. read more

This is a great place. I love Eggs Benedict and a whole section of their menu, "Bennies at the Jet", has numerous styles of Eggs Benedict. I went with Classic Eggs Benedict and was not disappointed. It came with crispy hash browns and they were excellent also. Good coffee. Very friendly and helpful waitress. The dining room has a nice view of the airport so you can watch the airplanes come and go while you enjoy your meal. read more

Jet Room Restaurant - Classic Eggs Benedict- Bennies at the Jet! - Diners Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

For a busy Sunday morning, having to wait was expected. Got sat pretty quickly for a party of 6 in a small restaurant. We had our food within 15-20 minutes and everything was phenomenal. Service was impeccable, We will be back! read more

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Arrived on a Sunday morning with a party of 2. We waited in the comfortable waiting area for about 20 minutes before being seated. As busy as they were, this seemed completely reasonable and I appreciated the comfortable waiting area with seating and a coffee station. It was also unique to have airplanes parked right outside our window and watching some smaller planes arriving and taking off. The service was fantastic. Friendly faces and fast, but we never felt rushed. The food was great. Delicious in all the best ways! read more

Enjoyed a delicious late breakfast. Arrived around 10:00 and the restaurant was still busy, but several open tables. The special cinnamon rolls are served warm and are big enough to share. My husband and I both had omelets with hash browns and biscuits. The biscuits are served with butter and honey. Good coffee and excellent service! read more

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First time at the Jet Room with 2 small kids and 4 adults on a Sunday morning for breakfast. We had about a 30 minute wait, which was accurate from what we were told. Seating was right up against the window, which was nice for the kids to see if any planes were flying. Not much action happened, maybe towards the end, but that's fine. Food was average. The crab cake benedict was decent, but the crab cakes itself seemed dry. Kids enjoyed the Mickey Mouse pancakes, but hated the orange juice because it was too sour (adults tasted it and felt the same). They gave us apple juice instead and it was much better. The veggie skillet was also average. Overall, not a place to go regularly with a group, but would bring my kids back because of the view and fun pancakes they liked. read more

Jet Room Restaurant - Crab cake benedict - Diners Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The view is super cool but the food is mid at best for a breakfast restaurant. It would be fun if the place was themed a little more too.

We went early on a Monday morning. It wasn't busy so we were seated right away. Which was good as we hadn't made reservations. The service was great and so was the food. I got the ham and cheese omelette with a biscuit and fruit instead of fries. It was a little pricey (15 for omelette and 3 for the fruit substitute). The fruit was very fresh!! The biscuit was soft. It could have been baked a little longer, but still delicious!! Please note they have switched to cash only. There is an ATM if needed. read more

Jet Room Restaurant - Ham and cheese three egg omelette with fruit and a biscuit - Diners Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

We went to the Jet Room for breakfast as soon as they opened on a Sunday, we had a biscuit and gravy Benedict and a crab Benedict. Food was 3/5 service and ambiance 5/5. Especially fun if you bring some little ones to watch the action! read more

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A fun place to go for breakfast. We went the day before Kamala got to town so thought we might see some celebs. Lots of small aircraft coming in but just full of corporates carrying baggage. The service was friendly and efficient. Ambiance is all about the outside, nothing to write home about inside. The food was barely adequate, similar to most fast food diners but lacked finesse and presentation. The trip here is all about what you might see close by on the tarmac. read more

I brought my mom out to the Jet Room for brunch. She ordered the "Flying Fish" cod sandwich & I ordered the Biscuits & Gravy w/ bacon & a sausage patty. Our server was fantastic, I wish I remembered her name to give her a proper shoutout. 5-Stars!!! read more

Jet Room Restaurant - "Flying Fish" cod sandwich and look at all that broccoli! - Diners Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Went on a Sunday morning and to say they were busy was a total understatement. I went around 9:30am and there was an hour and a half wait time. Luckily for me, I was a party of 1, so my wait time was around 25 minutes. I was sat at the hightop and my server was great! She spoke to me just like she spoke to the regular that came in and was seated next to me. The menu wasn't massive but there were enough options that I had a hard time choosing. I opted to go for what I know and got pancakes with bacon and a side of eggs with cheddar cheese. First of all, the pancakes were the size of the large plate!!! They were really good but I couldn't finish them. The bacon was the perfect combination of crispy and none crispy and the eggs were good. It was nice to sit there and watch the small planes taking off while being offered great food and great customer service! I will definitely be going back! read more

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This place has a long wait on the weekends, we had 45 minutes, but they have a nice large lobby to wait in with views of the runway so it went by quickly. We were seated by the windows and food came quickly once ordered. Everything was tasty. Just note they don't serve any alcohol if you want a breakfast cocktail, you'd have to go somewhere else. read more

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Great food! Our children love when we come here. It used to be a little more reasonably priced, but the price has increased a bit.

We got a lot of food . There was a slight snow storm and not much to do so we took advantage of the low traffic and finally got a table at the jet room! Crab cake eggs Benedict was I was extremely surprised as it was the first thing I tried, I will go back specifically for . Everything was great and the customer service was superb. Staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely returning when there's no storm stopping the planes. read more

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Stopped in to grab a quick lunch before we flew home. The lady working the front was so friendly. They closed in a few minutes but she saw that I was in uniform and wanted a quick lunch before a day of flying. I ordered the Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap and it was actually fantastic. I'll admit, I was slightly surprised considering it's a small diner style restaurant inside an airport FBO. They were out of lettuce, so they asked if spinach was fine, which I felt was actually an upgrade. The fries were just your average diner fries but they did the job. Overall, friendly staff, fair prices, and a great wrap. I will definitely be grabbing more meals when flying into Madison. read more

Jet Room Restaurant - Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap - Diners Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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The weekend brunch rush is no joke here! We waited about 45 minutes, but you can order togo/take out now for no wait. Awesome views of the airplane driveways making a unique dining experience and great, bright lighting throughout. Classic breakfast and lunch items to enjoy and they are doing takeout/delivery currently. We got an order of the cheese curds paired with a spicy aioli. The curds came out hot, the coating was thicker and they tasted all classic Wisconsin -- perfect for showing our friend visiting. We also ordered the skillet (with egg whites) and a simple salad. Both standard, diner-type food. No complaints here! read more

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Amazing from start to finish! Of course a fun view of the airport, but the staff members were all extremely friendly and outgoing and the food was top notch! Amazing cinnamon roll! At first we thought "OMG, it's huge! How are we gonna finish eating that?!" But it was so light and airy and delicious that we devoured it rather quickly! I enjoyed a ham steak which was moist and flavorful and my mom had the crab cakes eggs Benedict which were excellent. Also loved their English muffins which were soft and didn't have all those nooks and crannies so I really liked this style which made it easier to spread the jam/preserves. It was busy, but the wait wasn't long and it was a great experience. read more

Jet Room Restaurant - Enjoying the big cinnamon roll with coffee - Diners Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Surprisingly busy on a Monday morning. Got the 2x2x2. It was good but not exceptional. A bit pricey. Service was friendly given I was there with a number of regulars. Great location and very entertaining given airplanes coming and going. Get the Jet card if you dine here often. read more

Once you have breakfast at the Jet Room, you will be back! Fantastic breakfast - Crispy hashbrowns (Yes crispy), eggs done to perfection, and endless coffee done right. The skillet was on target, and we had to take some of it home as we could not finish it. Watch out for the plate-sized cinnamon roll, we shared it as it was that big. Our orders were taken promptly, the waitstaff was fun and personable despite being busy. The coffee cup never ran dry. Responsive service and the food came quickly. Overall food quality was excellent and cooked to perfection. We were hosting a family gathering and while we had a few minutes of wait-time to get a larger table, the wait is worth it. Don't miss the Jet room! read more

I just love this place. Great food and the staff is awesome. Can get pretty busy for lunch but usually only about a 20 min wait.

What can you say? The Jet Room is beyond great if your head is in the clouds. To sit near the window and watch the private jets roll in and out,plus all the small prop planes is a thrill. The wait staff is cheerful and always on point As a former line cook it is amazing to watch the cooks deal with the rush. These guys work together so well there is never a miss step. My go-to place in Madison for Breakfast and Lunch. I am always happy when I have guests and I get to bring them here read more

Fantastic and very friendly staff! Service was top notch! Excellent food for the price (large portions)! Great food and atmosphere...I will definitely go again! read more

Jet Room Restaurant - Lobby - Diners Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Not the worst diner-esque experience I've ever had. I will say that with the place's popularity, the wait time was a little bit much considering the skillet I ordered was under temperature and a bit on the cooler side. Still though, I can understand why it is so popular. It's a very good diner experience, and those I was with enjoyed their breakfasts with the service from the server we had being above average. I just don't personally think there was enough to differentiate this place from my regular diner haunts to make it a must visit place unless you're maybe bringing guests from out of town or younger kids who want to look out at the planes on the tarmac. read more