Jimmy knows all his regulars by name. And if you're new to his little diner, he'll make the effort to talk to you and ask you where you're from. That's just the way he is. This charming classic diner was busy when we arrived around 11 am. Our server told us to sit anywhere at one of the booths or tables. The place has about 16 tables. The grill is open to the dining room and Jimmy was busy frying eggs and dishing up grits. Vintage local photos hang in the wall. Our server recommended the pork tenderloin or the BLT sandwich. Specials were listed on a blackboard. The menu offers a broad selection of breakfast and sandwich items. Beverages came out quickly. Our server was friendly, engaging and a super 5 star. My husband tried the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich with fries. Jimmy batters and fries the tenderloin right before your eyes. The sandwich is hearty and juicy. I had the fried chicken lunch special which comes with mashed potatoes, green beans and toast. The plate was huge. I'm a connoisseur of mashed potatoes and these mashed potatoes were made fresh with bits of red skin and topped with a creamy gravy. The chicken was moist inside with a crispy coating. The green beans were ok. I was too full to try the desserts, but the blueberry shortcake sounded awesome. Another day. Restrooms are clean. A parking lot is available behind the building. Note: currently the hours are listed incorrect in Yelp. Jimmy's is open Monday- Thursday 6:00 am - 3:00 pm and Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. read more

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Stopped in for a bite while in town for a convention (near our Airbnb). What a treat. If you like the quaint local diner style breakfast with friendly service, look no further. Priced right, good food, and good vibe. read more

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Was looking for a locally owned diner and found this place. All the reviews were saying the staff and everyone is friendly and that the food is delicious. And I have to say, all the reviews were correct! As I walked in, the gentleman who was cooking behind the counter, greeted me by saying hello with a big inviting smile that immediately made me feel welcome and told me I can sit anywhere I'd like. The lovely lady who waited on me was super friendly and nice. And then my food came out and it was delicious! I will definitely be back!! Thank you to Jimmy's Diner for the superb service and excellent food!! If you're trying to find a local diner to support I would highly recommend them! We need to keep our small businesses open! :) read more

My wife and I are at a Lock Show in Indianapolis. We saw this restaurant on yelp. We stopped in for breakfast all good the waitress very nice cook stopped over and talked to us about our breakfast at hamburger steak and eggs. It was all very good. I had a great time. Highly recommend the small restaurant. read more

This was the best place I have ever eat and I would eat this place again Jimmy was so nice I wish I could kiss him and love on him I love Jimmy read more

Jimmy's Diner - Diners Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

It's a little neighborhood hole in the wall. Service is very good, and informative. The food was good. I ordered the country fried steak not the best option. However the rest of the meal, eggs, hash browns and sausages were fine. My husbands omelet was cooked beautifully. So order an omelet or eggs not the country fried steak and you'll have a good well cooked breakfast. read more

Neighborhood spot serving old school diner food while being reasonably priced. The owners are truly great folks.

Not good. The restaurant was freezing, the server was rude as heck, and the sandwiches were cold. Ugh! It's cheap for a reason, folks! read more

Awful! Freezing in the restaurant, rude server, cold food. It's cheap for a reason! Go to Bob Evan's! read more

This is a small mom and pop dinner located off the beaten path, just down the street from UIndy. It was fun how I found this place. I was just driving down the street looking for a place to eat lunch and I passed this place and it had a sign out front that said Sloppy Joes. I was like, I don't mind if I do. This place has a small dining area with a few booths and tables. They definitely have their regulars because I was the only person there that was not on a first name basis with the staff there. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Luckily, I caught them just before they closed and was able to sit and eat in. They have you typical dinner food with daily specials. The special, the day I was there, was, yep, you guessed it, sloppy joes. Their food is very reasonably priced. I ordered a sloppy joes, which came with fries. I took about 5 minutes for them to prepare it and it was fresh and hot. There was so much 'sloppy' on my joe that I could not really make it a sandwich and had to did in with a knife and fork. It was one of the best sloppy joes I have had. The meat was very flavorful. I am still thinking about it. I highly recommend checking this place out. It is a hidden gem that I was lucky to stumble upon. I will definitely be back soon. read more

This place is so cute. And has great pictures of Indianapolis back in the Day. The service is very welcoming with a down home feel. My potatoes were perfect, eggs exactly like I ordered, bacon delicious and crispy. They have Rye toast! I spilled my water and they were so gracious. However I did finish my meal before I got another after asking. Totally recommend this place. read more

Jimmy's Diner - Veggie omlet with onions that were not cut up. She added the cheddar. - Diners Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The food is always amazing and you can watch Jimmy make your food while you're there. I always appreciate an open kitchen!

Food is always great, homemade with love! Service is wonderful. Ambiance is the feeling like home. The restaurant is always very clean. Jimmy & Jessica take pride in their place and it shows. read more

Server was super friendly and fast! The food was delicious and very reasonably priced, will definitely be back!

A great American diner! Family owned, family run. Great delicious food! The JJ Special is how breakfast was invented to be served! Service is TOP NOTCH. Camille, daughter of Jimmy, is an absolute delight. The ambiance is perfect. The diner is always full of regulars, smiles, laughs, and delicious food. read more

Jimmy's Diner - The JJ Special x2!! - Diners Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Nice people. Food was extremely low-end and just not good. Again, nice people. If we went for the camaraderie, euchre or bridge night, then it would be alright. It's just not a place to meet up and eat anything. Nice people though. read more

Best burgers in town bar non with the large and hot wrinkle fries just cannot be beat!

Awsome place for breakfast staff excellent food awsome a bit pricy but I say you get what you pay dor..yummmm

So, my hubby and mother in law & myself went here today! It's a cozy neighborhood diner and I'm here for it! I got breakfast and the hubby got a burger and tater tots my mother in law got French toast. It is truly comfort food and a comfort setting! Service was in the great words of JJ Evans "dynomite." Sorry I wish I would've taken photos of our plates but I was hongry so I'll be sure to take photos the next time we visit! Which will be soon! I told the hubby I wish we lived closer because I would never cook we would just go to the diner for breakfast/lunch and maybe even dinner! So check them out whenever you're on the south side of Indy! read more

It's not good enough to be local, you've got to be good, too. Luckily, this place has both in generous supply. Owned by a husband and wife team (including the building), this place is as local and as south side as it gets. I'd strongly recommend the country fried steak or tenderloin for breakfast. The hash brown casserole that they make daily is delicious. Try both with a side of Texas toast and you won't be disappointed. After COVID, the quality is just the same as it ever was. read more

We always look for a hometown diner for breakfast because owners take pride in the food they make. Jimmys was no exception to this. Food was great and as ordered and delivered to our table from the cook/owner (I believe). Great experience and would definitely stop there again on our way back through. read more

I went to Jimmy's Diner on a whim while I was near the U Indy campus for breakfast. It's a no-frills restaurant, but the food was good. Our waitress was really nice as well. I had the corned beef hash. It came with large home fry style potatoes, so next time I would probably order hashbrowns instead. My husband got an omelette and the eggs were cooked very nicely. They weren't overdone or crunchy. I will definitely be back. read more

This diner is great!! Everyone here is absolutely friendly. Which makes the diner better because of the positive vibes!! The service is really fast and the food is amazing. Homemade food is the best!! I loved this diner and I 100 percent recommend! read more

Cute little diner just south of downtown. I was sat pretty quickly and was checked on throughout my breakfast. Great omelette with hash browns. Definitely recommend stopping by this cute little gem. read more

I love Jimmy's Diner. Simple, good food, quick and nice service with prices that you can afford. I've had breakfast and lunch here many times and have always had good food. Keep it up Jimmy's! read more

The chili dogs at Jimmy's Diner are awesome. The hot dog is wonderful & the coney sauce is very good! I had shredded cheese on mine- yum! As always, nice people & good food...keeps us coming back! read more

Great food. It's real small. Food is made to order. Do not come if u r in a big hurry. Delightful crowd of regulars. Shop LOCAL. Spend your dollars with your neighbors. There is nothing more important than supporting local small business. read more

The go to place for breakfast (served all day) & lunch! Great food, adequate portions & affordable! Open Monday thru Friday 7 to 3. See you there!! read more

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Very kind owners and good food. Mom and pop restaurant that is well ran. Smaller restaurant

The food was very good, the service was very friendly and the prices were low! We will definitely be back!

The atmosphere of the diner is laid back. Everyone from the owners to the waitress is friendly. The food is delicious with no complaints. I look forward to returning. read more

I've driven by this place dozens of times and didn't even know it was there even though this tiny neighborhood diner sits on the corner. I came on recommendation from my brother who raves about Jimmy's. Parking is a little limited but sufficient for the amount of tables. Once inside, if you don't look outside, you're transported to a small town diner with old school country vibes. We came in for breakfast around 10 AM on a Saturday. They were pretty busy but there was a table near the door so we sat ourselves. The menu is pretty extensive for a small place with a one man griddle station. We settled on biscuits and gravy and a bacon egg and cheese biscuit with hash browns for the each of us. The biscuits and gravy were some of the best I've had at a restaurant. The gravy is well seasoned and the biscuits were homemade. Hubby's breakfast sandwich was perfectly cooked with an over medium egg. Our entire bill was under $20. We will for sure be going back, maybe every weekend. read more

Solid home cookin' on the South Side! I had a delicious huge breakfast for like $11! (JJ's Special) It featured two eggs, sausage, bacon, hashbrowns, toast, 1/2 a biscuit and gravy AND a pancake! Definitely shareable! I enjoyed looking into the kitchen and noted how well it was organized and clean. Friendly staff, they take credit cards, very unassuming from the outside. I'll be back for sure! read more

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Great neighborhood diner. No frills just home cooked meals served hot, fresh, and delicious. Give it a try and I bet you'll return like I have read more

This was my first time coming as I'm new in town. Service was quick and friendly, coffee was pretty good, the food was phenomenal and came out pretty quick despite the place being busy. Jimmy and JJ (owners) are fine, good people, and you can tell that by how they treat and interact with anyone that comes through their door. Will definitely be coming here again!! read more

Good diner food (esp breakfast all day) and owners work very hard for fun visit. Yum yum

Great mom n pop local owned and ran diner. The food was Great, piping hot and fresh. We received friendly and personal service with a smile. Like the local feel atmosphere. Thanks Jimmy and family! We will be back! read more

Jimmy's Diner - My empty plate, sorry, it was that good! - Diners Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great little eatery! Excellent service and food! The interior is clean and up to date, yet also keeps an old fashioned appearance. A fairly typical diner food selection with breakfast served all day, and everything tried so far is delicious! read more

Jimmy's Diner - Full order sausage gravy, ham+egg+cheese breakfast sandwich, and coffee. - Diners Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I've been here a few times. Small restaurant with really good food. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. The service is quick and the servers have always been polite. I particularly like the country ham breakfast. Although they don't always have it available. Otherwise, Cracker Barrel is the only other place I've found it. Trust me when I say, id much rather eat at Jimmy's. read more

Love it! This is a great local diner on the south side of Indy. Jimmy's is located just north of the University of Indianapolis campus and is everything a local joint should be: friendly service, good food and affordable prices. I enjoyed the bacon cheeseburger and a bowl of hobo stew for less than $10. Hard to hear that and both were delicious. Like every good diner, Jimmy's also serves all day breakfast. I'm already planning a future trip... read more