Jimmy's Breakfast Place is hands down one of the best breakfast spots I've been to. The food was absolutely incredible -- fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Every dish that came out was hot, well-presented, and tasted like it was made with real care. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. What really stood out to me was how clean the entire place is. From the tables to the floors to the restrooms, everything was spotless. That alone makes a huge difference when you're enjoying a meal. And the service? Top tier. Lupita went above and beyond. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from the moment we walked in. She made sure everything was perfect, checked on us at just the right times, and had such a positive attitude that it elevated the whole experience. Great food, clean environment, and outstanding service. I'll definitely be coming back -- and asking for Lupita again. Highly recommend. read more

Jimmy's of Santee - Best omelette don't mind my use of pepper - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

Service, food & ambiance was good I got served quickly The food was good, but I think it depends on what you order and enjoy read more

Great customer service, good home style food. Dailey specials! A little quiet, customers may enjoy soft background music.

We just had roasted chicken at Jimmy's. It's my favorite thing to eat there. It does take them a few minutes to make it fresh for you though so halftime when you go in there. The waitresses and waiters are very very nice. read more

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Went here on a Sunday. Not too busy. Food was actually good. And so was service. Only thing that was really bad was the cleanliness and the ac. Inside was sent to 74 degrees but the temp was 78 degrees. No fans inside to get air moving at all. So we asked to move outside. No fans outside either. The chairs were covered in black dust. The floor was covered in black dust. If you took a napkin to the floor it literally picks up BLACK. Like it hasn't been cleaned in years. Your shoes get disgusting full of black. Just was disappointed since the remodel it looks very nice and welcoming. It was beyond gross. read more

Let's be honest. If you went to college and you make over $100k there is little to like about Santee. I live in Del Cerro and sadly Santee is an accessible commercial hub. I like Lowe's, I like Mast playground and Mary's for my kids, that's about it. Jimmy's was a great discovery. I was waiting for Costco to open and stumbled in here. The Food is incredible. IMO, it's better than The Trails and in quite a few ways, better than D.Z Akins. The best item here hands down is the corned beef hash. It doesn't come in a can like at The Trails. It's freshly freshly made. The best part is they even have hashbrowns here. The Trails is so lackluster, they give you potatoes. Lazy. The enviornment here is unusual. It's freshly redone but theres a bar with hard alcohol and beer on display? There's wood metal stuff everywhere? It's an industrial modern vibe. The service is medium to solid. Not friendly, not disrespectful, but straight forward and sometimes they know what they're doing. Not sure how family friendly it is but it's definitely get your shit done in the morning dad friendly. read more

Jimmy's of Santee - BOMMMBBB Corned beef hash. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

Dear Management of Jimmy's in Santee, First, I truly want to express how wonderful Jimmy's is. The food is GREAT, everything is delicious, and looks and tastes fresh and healthy!!! The staff are amazing, and kind!!! The overall appearance of the restaurant is clean and the atmosphere is overall peaceful!!! Jimmys has always been my go to when I think of eating out. The challenge is that as of the past few weeks, every time I have visited, I have had to leave because it's too hot inside. The air is stuffy and very warm and uncomfortable to sit and enjoy a meal. Today, I thought I would try again and went with a friend, but once again had to turn around and walk out because the air was oppressive. My friend has recently recovered from a head injury and she was so uncomfortable she said she would not come back under the circumstances. I have been told there is nothing that can be done about it and that saddens me because I don't believe I will return for the remainder of the hot weather. I am also concerned though because that kind of heat, with everything closed up is very unhealthy. And with the older folks who frequent the restaurant, that can be detrimental to their health, and to others breathing that recirculated warm air. I know there are programs that can help businesses financially with repairs, or upgrades. I hope you can fix this issue because I know this will, if it hasn't already, start turning more people away, and causing business to be lost. Please consider repairing or replacing the AC unit, for the sake of customers health and enjoyment, as well as for your business. Thank you so much for reading this. Alissa (A Customer) read more

Nice place, clean and airy, rapid and friendly service, good food. Sort of Denny's on steroids. The senior items seem to just be a dollar discount not the hoped-for smaller portion. I liked the fish and chips and my wife somehow ate this huge pastrami sandwich. read more

Jimmy's is a Santee go-to for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! They've changed ownership since last time I was here. The interior looks totally modernized and they added a bar where the bakery used to be. Food quality is the same, if not better! Great service. read more

Beautiful clean place the service by Lupita was great food came as ordered you can tell the people cooking the food care thank you jimmy's I'll be back. read more

The outside is deceiving. The inside is more updated. There are booths and tables. Bar and sports tv area. Great ambiance for all ages. On the menu, there is a little bit of everything for whatever you are craving. From what I ate and was served, meals have the home cooked feel. The service was surprisingly super fast. From placing our order to actually eating was about 10min. It wasn't too busy either though. Fish & chips with a choice of soup or salad $17.99 Eggs Benedict Biscuit & Gravy $17.99 Half stack of pancakes $10.99 read more

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The couple of times I been there the food, customers service and atmosphere is always good. What I love and recently noticed was the kids menu!! It shows pictures. This worked so great for my family because my child is non-verbal and can't always express what he wants to eat. Showing him this menu and him having options to choose was amazing. Keep up the good work on everything!! read more

Jimmy's of Santee - Kids menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

I had high hopes in going to Jimmy's, a long time local establishment, only to be disappointed. The food was poor quality. I had the meatloaf and it was loaded with salt. The mashed potatoes were dried and had rather routine gravy on them. The vessgies were fresh but over cooked. The service was prompt but the man was a real cold fish - robotic and never made eye contact. The carrot cake was good, but the portion was small. I will not return. For similar comfort food, I recommend the Omelet Factory on Magnolia. read more

I asked the hostess for a booth and she looked and saw that there was one free so we immediately were seated. I ordered a south of the border omelette, with extra cheese. It has shredded beef, tomatoes, jalapeños, cheddar cheese. Everything was great, except that there weren't hardly any tomatoes, next time I'll order extra tomatoes just like I ordered extra cheese. The pancakes were huge and thick, not my favorite thing, but they weren't bad. I also asked for extra butter since they never bring enough, but it's not really butter. It's margarine and I hate margarine, but that's what most restaurants serve. They don't have V-8 so I ordered a large tomato juice, and a cup of coffee, and the coffee was great. It was very dark and rich. I would definitely recommend this place, great service, clean, and great food. read more

Jimmy's of Santee - South of the border omelette with home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

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After my physical therapy appointment at Sharps hospital days ago (Wednesday 2/5/25 11am), I was feeling pancakes. I figured, I'm in another city, try something different other than Denny's. And, so, there he was, looking right at me from across the street - Jimmy's of Santee. My partner and I walked in the restaurant, immediately greeted with a warm smile by the hostess. I had requested for an "ocean view" table (my code word for window ). Got my wish and there we sat, at a firm cushioned booth, with a window. I liked already. As I looked around the restaurant, I saw modern decor, various dining rooms, spacious aisles, lots of windows and a perfectly pleasant vibe throughout. I thought to myself, I wonder if this place is lit in the evening (noticing a couple bar areas, one each side of the restaurant). Side note, some pictures on walls wouldn't hurt. Our breakfast meals were delicious. The potatoes were surprisingly crispy golden lightly tasty fried potato bites. One of the best I've had yet! Our scrambled eggs appeared skimpy, nonetheless, our combo dish was 99 % perfect. Our server was easy going and on top of things. From his good natured greeting, politeness, attentiveness and patience, he was a 5 star. I forgot his name. Ugh. He read my mind before I asked for the check. "Yes, I would like a to-go box for my potatoes, please," I replied when he asked me if I needed a box I also want to give a shout out to Faith, the hostess. Positive and friendly. Such a nice way to start one's morning as one walks into a restaurant. Her smile's a hit. Hey Faith, it's time to go to Mexico! My first time at Jimmy's was a wonderful experience. I would come back again. I recommend read more

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July 2025 Food was amazing! I ordered the chicken club sandwich and fruit. Great quality ingredients. Service was good. They did follow up after I received my meal. The place looks very modern and is wonderful for family gatherings and dinners. read more

A great food everything is amazing that Philly cheesesteak is a must,, and the meat lover skillet is really good read more

Jimmy's of Santee - The meat lover skillet is amazing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

A very nice surprise. My partner wanted breakfast and I wanted lunch. I had the turkey croissant sandwich with sweet potato fries. Delicious. My partner liked his pancakes and eggs. Fast service. Nice atmosphere. read more

Clean and fast service. Their biscuits and gravy are delicious. Staff is always nice. Place got a great remodel

I love their food! Nice causal experience. Have gone there for years. I did prefer the original owners.

Visited Jimmy's for Saturday lunch and we were able to order from both breakfast and lunch menu. It was quiet, perfect for families. Plenty of space, making it an ideal venue for private events. The dishes were generous portions and Service is prompt. We tried the new appetizer menus and it was enough for three, and I would recommend sharing them among four. Located within a plaza, parking is abundant, adding to the convenience. Indoor and outdoor seating options available. They offer gluten-free cheese and meat options, The restaurant has multiple screens make it as a go-to spot for game day gatherings 5 stars for an old fashion American family diner place . Good portions, good prices, to the point, no extra. read more

Jimmy's of Santee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

That generous portion with the very delicious taste are what you exactly need on your day off. One dish is definitely shareable, Thank you @jimmysofsantee for the nice welcoming and the amazing food , the service was pretty cool and nice read more

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Let's start with knowing the restaurant in Point loma across the transit station is worth the drive. This place is a one stop and never return. The pancakes taste pike plastic and are hard. Worse than hospital food when you get out of surgery. The waitress was sweet but was the only one there. Got checked on once towards the end of my families meal. Id assume this place is worth coming for dinner if you are older and have no taste buds. No offense. Stopped in hopes this would be as good as they always were hit this location not worth the drive. read more

It genuinely takes a lot to make me go through the effort of redownloading Yelp just to make a review and unfortunately it had to be one of my wife and I's former favorite places. Honestly one of the SADDEST experiences we've ever had today. Jimmy's has been one of our family's go-to local spots for years. We usually eat-in, and although the customer service has been slowly on the decline for the past few, the food is always generally very good; part of the reason we often order take-out now. We called in our order while we were on our way home. From the time we placed our order to the time we picked it up, it had been 20 minutes max. By the time we got home, (we live less than 5 minutes away), our food was stone-cold. We had specifically requested for extra well done sweet potato fries TWICE over the phone (and of course were up-charged for), and my additional side of toast we paid for wasn't even toasted. I had to re-toast the bread when we got home as well as throw my fries into the air fryer. Mashed potatoes were cold and hard, and I genuinely can't even tell what's going on with the turkey. It's room temperature, dry and grainy; I've spent over 12 years working in food service and I don't even have words to describe it. The stuffing was its only saving grace. Great flavor, but again, cold. It's as if none of my food was heated in the first place. I can understand not making a Turkey Dinner "to order" as it's most likely not a best-seller, however, my wife's breakfast foods being completely cold is unacceptable. (Corned beef hash/Biscuits and Gravy). We've ordered cheaper DoorDash from Denny's that arrived hotter and better tasting than the food we received today. Honestly, I think the owner's might've bit off more than they could chew with their remodel and are now cutting corners because they can't afford to pay for more servers and cooks. Hopefully they start shaping up soon because we they're giving us less and less of a reason to revisit! read more

Sleek, sophisticated atmosphere with the heart of a classic diner. And the comfort food is spot on! No weird "interpretation" or deconstruction of those classic diner dishes, just excellent quality and execution. The hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy is so good I can't wait to eat it again! House-made soups are a treat. They know how to do take out, too, the tortilla strips for the chicken tortilla soup were packed separately to stay crunchy. The nice lady who served me was so helpful and I bet she's the one who packed it up so perfectly. read more

I was visiting family in the San Diego area and popped into this restaurant in Santee. The restaurant is very modern and updated and has two bar areas, one near the front desk and the other one in the back where they had a ton of TVs and sports. The dining area is fairly large and there are a ton of tables and they have two bathrooms in the back behind the bar that is upfront by the door. The menu is your standard diner menu with a lot of American cuisine such as pancakes, eggs, omelettes, French toast, corn, beef, and hash, and steak and eggs. My cousin and I sat down and we both ordered the ribeye and eggs with a side of crispy hashbrowns. He ordered white toast and I upgraded my side to the cinnamon roll French toast. The ribeye was delicious. It was cooked perfectly for medium rare and it was quite tasty. It was a good portion as well. The hashbrowns were also quite delicious, they were very buttery and crispy and soft. Sometimes hashbrowns can be dry and these were not. The eggs were cooked to perfection. We both ordered them over medium and, they were delicious. The cinnamon roll French toast that I ordered was OK. It was made with the real cinnamon roll that was smashed so it was a large portion however it was a bit dry. It was not my favorite thing and likely I will not order it again. My cousin and I both ordered coffees... And I did not notice on the menu nor did the server tell me that each time you got a refill on your coffee, they charge the full price. I was quite surprised when I noticed a charge for almost $18 for two coffees. I double checked the price and it was $3.29 or $3.59 so each time my cousin and I got a refill, we were charged the full price. I did not say anything to the server because I figured I missed it on the menu someplace... But I don't think I will be returning to this place. It's not like you've got a huge mug of coffee anyway it was probably a 10 ounce cup. Enjoy! PS. I was so hungry, I forgot to take photos of our food. read more

Quite a change. My parents were here years ago and didn't like it. So it was with hesitation we chose to go today and I'm glad we did! Completely renovated inside it no longer matches its old time dinner outside appearance! It's beautiful inside, like a hidden gem. Great place for meetings and studying. Light on staff they were still able to meet our needs of getting out quickly. We were amazed at how fast they were and really liked our server. She was attentive and accommodating. We each had clam chowder and tuna melt which was average. Cup for soup was small and tuna melt had lots of Mayo. A bit bland. Bread was perfectly toasted. Unfortunately we didn't order more to get a better sense of the food but it's now in the rotation. So for standard dinner fair this is a great place to go! read more

Jimmy's of Santee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

Waited for quite a while to be seated - almost left. Waited a long time to place our order. While eating an elderly couple came in and I looked straight at one of the workers who was in the kitchen and pointed to let them know someone was waiting to be seated and I was ignored. The couple finally yelled asking if anyone was there. The pancakes were so tough we had to cut them with a knife. The food was blah. Definitely not worth the price they charged and the service was bad. read more

We were looking for brunch in Santee and decided to try Jimmy's Restaurant. I had the Pork Chop Dinner for $18.99 with Apple Juice for $4.29, and the Texas Scrambles for $15.99 with fruit juice for $4.29. The food is good, the atmosphere is spacious and very family-friendly. Even though I didn't catch the server's name, they were very friendly and compassionate towards the customers, which was nice. Maybe it was still early, but I really appreciated it. read more

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This place has become one of our favorites! Now that we have gone back and given it another chance We love mark the server . And my husband loves the chilequilas. The breakfast shots are super fun. And it's pretty delicious read more

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Mediocre food with service to match. Went for dinner - maybe Breakfast is better. On par with Dennys read more

Very spacious, clean, properly ventilated and lit, casual restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in Santee. If you're ever here, check out Jimmy's of Santee! They have tons of space for groups so take your friends and family here to enjoy the many delicious food and drinks available. There's a bar area as well and you can watch sports on the big screens. Service is great. They're all cheerful and attentive. There's plenty of free parking space outside the restaurant. Thank you Jimmy's of Santee for the outstanding service and great breakfast! read more

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I have fond memories eating here with my family for many years. Things have changed. We went there tonight after not eating there for a while; I think they changed ownership/management. We have a 2 & 3 year old, the hostess wouldn't let us take one of the larger booths because she said "they're for larger parties". Even after explaining we'd like to be away from the other tables so we don't bother anyone, she sits us, with two kids, next to other parties while of course - you called it - all four of large booths just sat empty for our entire meal. Soup never came but it was still on the check. Asked the server to remove it (because of course someone else brings the food and the server disappears)... server told me he fixed it because they're out of soup... really? Why did you let me order it? Iced teas and diet Pepsis sat empty, we asked for boxes for three meals to bring home and they bring two, no cashier up front anymore. Just a very different place than it used to be, not a family restaurant anymore. If you just need basic food, it's fine. But no difference with a Dennys or IHOP, which often times would have far better service. Kind of a bummer. read more

I have been craving a good fried chicken dinner, with mashed potatoes and gravy, you know, old school! I used to have my local favorites but they have all disappeared, or they don't have dinner anymore. I did some research and found Jimmy's. They call theirs Broasted Chicken and it comes in a big dinner and also a Senior meal! Wow!! It is amazing, flavorful, crispy skinned with juicy tender meat and a very light breading. Breast, thigh, leg and wing, . I don't know what Broasting is, but damn! The restaurant is recently renovated and has a bar as well as outside dining although we dined in and enjoyed the A/C on a hot east county evening. Our server (Arlette) was fantastic and overall the service was great. The veggies were cooked right and not overdone and the mashed potatoes and gravy were delicious. My bride got a delicious salad and there were lots of great dishes to choose from on the menu and daily specials. I'm afraid I'll never try them though because the Broasted Chicken is my go-to!! read more

Tried this place for the first time and kinda disappointed about my steak and eggs breakfast.. My steak was merely the size of a bar of soap.. Wasn't cooked to how I requested, and was just a sorry looking piece of meat.. Eggs, over easy were great and the hash browns, but again not cooked as requested - well done/crispy- I ordered delivery so I can't talk about the ambiance or service exactly but as far as lacking on my food request, I'd say service is not so great as far as following orders properly read more

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Jimmy is a great place for some comfort food. They have great tasting and cuts of steaks. The Angus steak I ordered, was cooked perfectly to a medium. The restaurant leaves the fat on the steak, which I love. I don't eat much potatoes, but the hash browns it came with was ok. I would ate more if they were cooked longer. I prefer crunchy hash browns. The eggs were fluffy, with no seasoning. The kids chicken strips are not a kid size. The plate is served with a generous cut of 2 chicken breast. These chickens are nicely battered and deep fried, then pressure cooked. This takes out the excess oil. This is also done with the chicken in the chicken and waffle. They both had an outstanding taste, with a crispy bite. The waffles are made fresh and have a soft inner bit to them. Jimmy's noise level is a little on the loud side. Depending on the amount of people there. They are have a bar to sit at it you want. The bar has multiple TVs. Usually play some sport game. Service is pretty good. But they often seem low staffed. Still the servers are polite and attentive. If you have room for dessert. I recommend on of their cheesecake or carrot cake slices. I plan to come back. read more

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I came in when I saw the prime rib special on Friday. This place was recently renovated, and was very large inside. We were seated immediately. The prime rib came with veggies and a soup/salad. I chose the clam chowder. I think there was too push flour in the soup, because it was closer to being a solid than a liquid. Not my idea of chunky if the chunks come from the flour. The prime rib was delicious and very generous. Glad I walked in to try this place. read more

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The dining room is comfortable here, although a bit dull. I was properly greeted by a host and shown to my table. There are large windows that look out into the adjacent parking lot. There were turkey specials on the night of my visit. However, in looking at the photographs on Yelp of the various dishes, the turkey did not look very appetizing at all. I ended up ordering something else and generally enjoyed my dinner. The restaurant is known for their fired chicken, if that is of interest to you. read more

Jimmy's of Santee - Turkey Tuesday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santee, California

Service was outstanding. I ordered the turkey plate. My meat was heated up deli slices of turkey with over salted gravy. The gravy tasted like it was out of a can or jar and the potatoes tasted like instant potato mixed with real potato. read more

Love their happy hour and Taco Tuesday special. The food is great, some of the best guacamole in town. The price is excellent.