This place is a local legend wherever they are, but I don't get the attraction. The burger is just OK. It's like a diner from the 60s (without the retro charm). I.dont really seem many of the younger generations (under the age of 40) enjoying this place. read more

Jim Dandy Restaurant - American Near Me - Tipton, Indiana

A cute little diner with great burgers. I had the patty melt and my daughter had the "mini" burgers. "Mini" as in - maybe two ounces less than a regular burger, but still pretty substantial and you get two of them! It was great for her to have one there and one to take home. I had the patty melt and it was perfectly greasy and melty. In my opinion, it's not a good patty melt unless you need copious amounts of napkins to eat it, which I did. The onion rings were also good, but the burgers are the stars here. I purchased a caramel Dutch apple pie slice to go. I'm not sure if it's served warm there, but I popped mine in the microwave the next morning and it was heavenly. read more

Great diner! delicious bfast; coffee free with bfast on Sunday mornings. Our server Lexi was very pleasant and efficient. I ordered "design your own omelette " bacon/ tomato- it was wonderful and filled with bacon ; very fresh and hot biscuits and gravy on the side, and a Home made sugar cream to go - there were several pie choices in the case- they also sold whole pies! I will happily return and highly recommend- very clean bathrooms- some dining room repairs were in process. read more

Jim Dandy Restaurant - Jim Dandy Bike Friendly - American Near Me - Tipton, Indiana

I jumped at the chance to enjoy a breakfast at Jim Dandy while I was on the road for my latest Tenderness Tour event. This Tipton, Indiana restaurant is part of the Indiana-based small chain of Jim Dandy restaurants that offer up simple meals at fair prices. Want fancy? That's not here. This looks and feels like a local restaurant. It's clearly a gathering space for locals and Jim Dandy has always been a chain more present in smaller Indiana towns and cities. It's a small chain now. At one point, it was a regular stop on my Tenderness Tour events - partly because they were always very generous about sponsoring meals for my wheelchair-based activism and partly because I simply knew I would meet locals there. Jim Dandy has a handful of accessible parking spots and a decent ramp. The layout is pretty wheelchair friendly. I was dining with my road crew for the day and the three of us sat at a 4-top. The mostly younger employees were super friendly and enthusiastic. Our server was amused when she asked us how we were and I innocently announced "Dandy!," a word I use often because I'm a nerd. I don't usually eat much on the road, but I was on my last day of the tour and I had a short day. So, I splurged a bit and ordered French toast and a side of has browns with my usual unsweetened iced tea. The unsweetened tea came in a generous glass - and this pleased me since I wanted to make sure I was hydrated for my day in the sun. The food? It was decidedly average, though one of my companions had a particularly satisfying meal. There's not a lot of fancy to these meals. It's simple but it met my needs. The French toast was very average, the hash browns a notch up. However, I enjoyed it and would easily order both again. It looks like they have a small breakfast buffet (due to changes in the pandemic's status, buffets do seem to be making a comeback). Jim Dandy started in 1964 in nearby Noblesville. I believe Tipton and Noblesville are the only two locations at this point, though it's always been a small chain. They used to offer curb service - until the 1980s - but responded to the pandemic by offering a "Curb to Go" option. When I go to smaller cities, I love places like Jim Dandy. It's a place to meet locals and to have an affordable, decent meal. Our server, whose name I never did get, was a delight and this was just a great way to kick off my final day on this particular tour event. I'd easily return when I'm in the area. read more

Jim Dandy Restaurant - Breakfast is prepared! - American Near Me - Tipton, Indiana

Local chain that takes you back to the 80's with how the place is arranged. Growing up during that time period I sometimes enjoy places like this as they remind me of my childhood, minus the question of whether you want to sit in smoking or nonsmoking. It is clean with some updates, not old and grungy as some of these kinds of places can be. We usually go for the Sunday brunch buffet where you can get what you like off the soup & salad bar and hot breakfast bar. It's hard to find salad bars these days and the options here are plentiful along with a few things you won't find on newer ones like beets, bean salad and coleslaw. The hot breakfast bar typically has the same items, several breakfast meats, pancakes, biscuits and gravy and fried mush. They used to offer broasted chicken on the bar but it has sadly been removed recently. I'm never real fond of the soups as they always taste like canned or premade versions or have a strong bullion base and don't taste homemade. Last week my husband and I went to the area to pick something up from Facebook marketplace and decided to grab dinner here. The hot bar isn't offered then so we had to order off of the menu. We each chose a sandwich and the soup/salad bar as a side (extra cost). The salad bar was the same as we expected. He ordered a fish sandwich which he said was more "fishy" tasting than he expected but good. I got that breaded tenderloin which was good but not something I would make a drive to get, it was a nice size but a bit dry w/o a lot of flavor and I ended up asking for extra toppings -I think I would try a different sandwich next time. read more

Jim Dandy is a pretty good restaurant that I've been to numerous times. The food and service are both pretty good. The restaurant also has mostly older customers. The only issue I've had is the French toast, I've gotten it twice and both times it didn't agree very well with my stomach. That could just be me, but either way it seems important to mention. Have a nice day! :) read more

Good food and amazing manager Trina Dickey. Don't forget to go on Tuesday nights is senior night.

Busy place, likely locals and also visitors at the bear-by Horton French Market. The local farm market had closed, so I thought I'd try here. The parking lot was full and nearly all inside tables, filled. Havent had liver n onions in ages, and decided that with ham n bean soup and coleslaw sides. The sides were tasty, but not the liver; which was nearly tasteless, as was the crunchy bacon on top. The lady sitting next to me had chicken salad and said it was generously piled over cantaloupe and was 'excellent'. Next time.. read more

Jim Dandy Restaurant - Close-up of liver meal. - American Near Me - Tipton, Indiana

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I used to work here as a kid. Spent many years behind that hot ass grill. The Friday night fried fish buffett is my all time favorite. The weekend breakfast buffet is amazing. You can order eggs any style from the kitchen if you do not wish for the scrambled from the bar. Great family restuarant. read more

Sub-par buffet food. Nothing to write home about, and I would only return if there was nowhere else open.

Went to Jim Dandy in Tipton for supper tonight. I ordered the salad bar and the Jim Dandy sandwich. Started eating my salad and started feeling sick so I asked for 2 boxes. I wanted 1 for my sandwich that I hadn't even touched and 1 for the remainder of my salad bar. The waitress informed me that you can't take home from the salad bar. I would've understood had I went to the salad bar more then once but I had only made the one trip you pay for. I wasn't wanting to start anything but the waitresses where in their area talking and pointing at me because I just wanted my feelings heard by the manager and all she could do was tell me it was my fault I took to much food and then join her waitresses in the bashing!!!! WHO WASTED FOOD FROM THE BUFFET?? I'd say management!!! Thanks Jim Dandy it was good while it lasted! read more

They call this a chain, locations in three towns around here, but I enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. I had the Fiesta Omelette and was quite pleased (though I think you can always add more vegetables). I'm sure as I continue to explore the area I'll get to the other locations eventually. read more

I have to say that I love this place. There is so much to choose from and all of it is very good. There is a ton of parking that is very easy. It is set up very safe with social distancing. While the salad bar is not an option anymore due to Covid, The salads on the menu are amazing. Everyone here is like one big family. It's such a homey environment and the police I want to be. Definitely would recommend. read more

Jim Dandy Restaurant - a metal sign with a mask on it - American Near Me - Tipton, Indiana

We (group of 8) ate here last night. Overall, It was very disappointing. First, the positive. The Salad/soup bar was very good. If I were to return here, that is all I would order. I had a pork tenderloin which was mediocre. Lukewarm, dry and little flavor. My wife had Chicken which was also disappointing. The other 2 adults ordered fish and a chicken sandwich. Both were so-so. One thing that really angered me was that they add a 3% charge if you use a card. My bill was just under $100 so it was a $3.00 charge. I can understand the fee for a credit card since they are charged between 2 and 3%, but i used a debit card which would have been a fee of about $.25. read more

Great food, good prices and variety. Service is great and always see people I know there. Highly recommended

I hate this place the food is awful and the biscuits were as hard as a rock everything taste like it was made out of microwave don't waste your money. read more

The "famous" Jim Dandy burger looks like a big mac that was stuck in the back cushion of my great grandpa's recliner. The whitefish was ok, the toast that came with was nothing special and neither were the fries. Maybe I'll come back again if it's midnight and I'm drunk. read more

Food is pretty meh, nothing to write home about. It's on the bland side. Servings are on the small side compared to price...you actually get less meat ordering the pot roast versus the manhattan! The pies...let's go with there's no way they are meant to be eaten and would make better paperweights. read more

Customer service is great, friendly and fast. Food is good, breakfast and dinner buffet is always good. Always nice and clean and orderly. Prices are great for a good family dining experience read more

Stopped for a quick lunch heading up north....we didn't get the soup and salad bar but it looked really good. Fresh. We got burgers and fries. Tasty burgers, fries are the frozen ones. Lots of room, mostly locals. Waitress on high speed, but very friendly and efficient. Worth going out of our way a bit. read more

This is a good restaurant with good food. Now having been to all three locations, I can easily say that I'm a fan of Jim Dandy restaurants. My family and I like the kinda retro feel that the restaurants have. The staff at all three locations have been very nice and attentive. The food is good. They have tasty pies! So far I've had Pecan Pie and Strawberry Pie. Both very yummy! I'm a fan of their Broasted Chicken (white or dark)! We've had great service during every visit! read more

Jim Dandy Restaurant - Broasted Chicken (Two piece white meat), with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Buttered Corn, and Texas Toast - American Near Me - Tipton, Indiana

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Good Atmosphere No Smoking Friendly Service Famous For the JIM DANDY BURGER read more

If you just have to have something to eat it will do. Known for high prices and surly service. Family owned but they don't eat there

I just ate here for the first time and I must say the service, and the food were fantastic. The place was clean, and the staff was extremely friendly, and accommodating. I will definately be back. read more

The best cole slaw in the world. I grew up with it and now I get some every time I come home. Good pork tenderloins too.