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    Jill's Diner

    4.1 (69 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Breakfast
    Joey S.

    Came here for breakfast with a fellow pilot.... first let me say unless you are not on a diet or are just plain hungry don't order and then finish the Big Breakfast... it is a lot of food. We walked into what I would call a greasy spoon (this is a good thing) small place that serves good food and doesn't charge an arm and a leg. We sat at the bar and ordered up coffee and breakfast, I ordered the big breakfast with the chicken fried steak.... huge amount of food. The coffee was very good, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was perfect for a flight to Columbus IN for breakfast. I would gladly come back here and can't wait to try dinner, but that would require a visit during the week, which I may just have to do one of these days. Who's up for a good meal?

    Pancakes with butterscotch chips
    Katie G.

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE JILL'S DINER. Small family owned diner with amazing service and amazing cheap food. My go to is the pancakes with butterscotch chips!! Sometimes there is a long wait but I think it's well worth the wait.

    Their Rye Toast is the BEST I have ever had.

    Great Local Diner that is family oriented. Food is good and portions and quality are great. I am pretty simple but they make sure I am very well taken care of every time. I love their oatmeal, hash browns and their rye toast.

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    I just miss it!! Friendly staff and people! The atmosphere was great! The food was home cooking at its best!

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    Great local diner with great food. Enjoyed every second of this well established diner. Can't wait to visit again.

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    This is a good little dinner for basic home style food at a very reasonable price. Staff is friendly and welcoming.

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    I love an old fashioned mom and pop place any day of the week. This place is it to a T.

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    Love the food, service & ambiance is very laid back. Highly recommended going there!!

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    Ordered breakfast. Eggs, toast, fried potatoes. They were my favorite. Mini pancakes. Prices are good. Great customer service.

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    Discovered Jill's during my last visit to Columbus, IN. Loved the food. On my next visit, I will definitely eat here.

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    Thank you for the review! The tuna melt is one of our favorites.

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