LOVE Jim's! I've been going here for almost 3 years and love this place. If you introduce yourself to Jim, he will not forget your name. (Tell him your fave band is also Van Halen and you got a friend for life). I am forever in debt to my co-worker who brought me here for lunch on my 2nd day. The cheeseburgers are gigantic and very yummy. The fries are good too and cheers to Omar for always giving me extra. The staff is the best. Everyone from Jim to Leo to Edgar To Omar and Vaso are always friendly. Leo always overtly hits on me but then shows me pictures of his girlfriend and baby so it's all in good fun. Te amo Leo! (you can also practice your high school spanish while waiting in line). I've been here for breakfast but its always crowded and doesn't have the same vibe as a weekday lunch or dinner. Also...Jim's brother Nick is usually working the weekend mornings and he isn't quite as friendly as everyone else. (But to be fair...I'd be more than a little annoyed serving hung over BC kids all day). Although he usually is in a better mood on the weeknights. My faves: cheeseburger, chicken deluxe, fish sandwich. They also have daily specials made fresh by Vaso (Jim's mom) every morning. Once again...LOVE Jim's! Go there, become a regular, you won't regret it. read more

These guys make my favorite breakfast in the whole world, but only on the weekends. That's okay, though, because it forces me to take the time to sit and savor it. Eggs Benedict. Look, I know we here in America know Benedicts historically as traitors, but give an egg a chance. Soft boil it for a minute, place it on a nice round of Canadian bacon nestled on a warm English muffin, and then layer it with delicious, creamy hollandaise (they will give you extra if you ask, and you WANT that extra for the home fries), and you have yourself a plate of deliciousness you'll never forget. This is the only place where I've never gotten a tough yolk or a runny egg. Their Benedicts are always perfect. The guys behind the counter are such archetypes it's awesome. The owner is always on-hand, cooking and barking orders and acting like the top dog, but he's a good guy and he always acts like a friend. He's got a line cook that tumbles with him, and the two of them are legit. Their cashier is a younger guy who likes to flirt with the ladies, but it adds to the character of the place. Okay, back to the food... Their burgers are big, tasty, and cooked to order. I've never gotten a dry burger here, and I've tried the mushroom swiss, the straight-up, ones with bacon and all sorts of custom toppings...They will put whatever you want on it. Sandwiches? Toasted, slathered in toppings, always delicious. You can take one of the chicken parm sandwiches home, toss it in the fridge, reheat it later and it's still good. The secret here is the quality ingredients. They source from the joint two doors down, Johhny D's, and they are one of the best local grocery stores I've been to. Since moving to Brighton, these are the only two places I'll go. Come and grab brunch with me sometime; just look for the chick with the weird-colored hair. You'll usually find me around here at lunch. read more

I went back to Jim's again tonight while waiting for my laundry to finish. I got another buffalo chicken sandwich and my girlfriend got a cheeseburger. Honestly, I can't say enough good things about this place. The portions you get are ridiculously huge, delicious, and well priced. 7.50 for a HUGE chicken sammich plus a heaping amount of fries? Count me in. Also Jim is probably the nicest guy I've ever met. His support staff is just as nice. It also helps that he has a sweet Yelp plaque on the wall behind the register. Yelp on baby, Yelp on. read more

4.5 stars really. I finally found a reuben sandwich that met my expectations today at Jim's Deli. Thanks to Andy for perusing the internet on his G1 and finding this place! The place is really old school, which makes it amazing! It reminded me of my childhood lunch dates with my gram. Cafeteria style and you get to watch the food cooking. The food is really good, cheaper and tastier than anything Brookline. We got out of there for about $13 total including fries and drinks for each of us. Also, at noon on a Sunday, there was plenty of yummy looking BC eye candy eating breakfast foods. The comfortable red vinyl booths looked well cared for and were bussed expediently. I really can say nothing bad about this place at all. Literally, at all. read more

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The food is gross. It is also not cheap enough for how bad it is. No idea how this place has such a high rating

We tried the ny Reuben samdwich and the texican steak wrap. Both were fresh delicious and a hearty quantity. The customer service is awesome. They are friendly and welcoming people. Wife was happy with her sandwich and I am stuffed with the wrap. This place is a must try. Just check their hours if theyre open before you come in and enjoy the delicious sandwiches. read more

Amazing, really. A solid brunch at Jim's has saved me from many a hangover on a Sunday morning. I usually go the Turkey-Bacon-Cheddar melt route, but I've heard that just about everything there is great. Splurge on the spicy fries (totally worth the extra $1.25). My roommates and I usually hit up the Washington St. Starbucks-Jim's takeout-Friends DVDs trifecta, but eating there is really fun as well. They definitely have a strong base of regulars, including the guy sitting next to us last time. He had a giant platter of every type of breakfast meat imaginable, replete with eggs and hash browns, topped with mustard. Whatever floats your boat, I guess, but he said that the guys at Jim's had created it just for him, so they do value their loyal customers. Anyways, local delis of this sort abound in the Boston/Brighton area, but Jim's definitely tops the list for the best place to get a sandwich. Also, there is almost always somewhat of a line on weekend mornings, but they make the food quickly nonetheless and it never seems to be much of an issue (I'm looking at you, Eagle's Deli). read more

They do food so well here, always order when I'm at work & they NEVER DISAPPOINT! All kinds of meals wraps, pizza, salads & dinner plates all things to satisfy the mid day hunger! courteous staff as well & free delivery! Can't you really beat that? read more

Love this place. It's cheap food, friendly staff and amazing deals. I always for the pastrami sandwich. It's stacked high and so filling. I pretty much love everything here and all my friends feel the same way. If you haven't you gotta try it! read more

This is one of my favorite places in the area for honest, inexpensive food. It is a deli with rotating cafeteria-style specials. The sandwiches and salads are all good and well-prepared, and they have a crack-like house Greek dressing that's good on pretty much everything. However, what sets Jim's apart are the specials. Everything is homemade and excellent. Among the mains, the steak tips, the roast beef, the meatloaf, the spanakopita, and the chicken pie are notably good. The mac and cheese--especially when they serve buffalo chicken mac or taco mac--is always an excellent choice as a side. The rotating homemade soups are also very satisfying. Another thing that sets Jim's apart is the friendliness/enthusiasm of the servers as well as their flexibility. The menu is very customizable. Jim's also serves an very good breakfast, but I usually avoid it on the weekends because it gets packed. read more

Don't know why I am even writing a reviews besides to pad my stats. Everyone has said everything there is to say about this place. The food is really good and the prices are very fair for what you are getting. Now why I won't give it five stars; the difference in service between lunch and night time is literally day and night. I ordered a burger and I clearly told the guy like five times no tomato I'm allergic and he still puts tomato in my sandwich. (Not really allergic but I hate tomatoes) He made me another sandwich but it was annoying having to wait for another sandwich when I clearly told him. That is my tidbit read more

Perfect place for a sandwich and fries if you're in Brighton! I had the chicken deluxe plate and my boyfriend had the buffalo chicken plate. The chicken was fried to perfection and tasted delicious with hot fries and vinegar. My boyfriend devoured his sandwich and said that it was great. I'll definitely be back to try Jim's breakfast, it looked great! *update* The place to go for breakfast in Brighton; no frills, nothing fancy but the food and service is great! read more

My dad and I are here in Boston for some hospital stuff. Not familiar with the area so we decided on grub hub and chose Jim's. Food was really good! My onion rings were crispy when they arrived to me and that is seriously amazing. We will use them again when we come back. read more

Tasty and big portions! Place need an update. Those dark green chairs are ripped.

It's worth noting that I love and support many hole in the wall venues throughout the city. Indeed, my favorite Turkish restaurant is not high end but rather authentic and fast. The same is true for my favorite local Thai restaurant which even comes with a separate Thai only menu. I walked to Jim's in order to dine with my friend who was visiting from Toronto. This was his selected restaurant after being away from the Boston metro area for approximately six months. That's fairly high praise, right? This brunch reminded me that greasy spoon places are distinct from hole in the wall, start up restaurants. My friend ordered the chicken parmesan omelet which came with home fries and toast. I opted for steak tips and eggs because it seemed to be the only non-lactose option on the menu. Mine also came with toast and home fries. The portions are generous. The steak was tough and not of high quality. My sunny side up eggs went to the hipster college student standing in front of my friend in the queue. It seemed too busy to intercede as the line behind us was long. I think that my friend's omelet seemed to be of higher quality. If I went to this venue again, I'd recommend the eggs or omelet dishes. read more

When I first moved here I stumbled upon Jim's and expected maybe a halfway decent BLT. That sandwich is hard to mess up, and I didn't want to waste a dollar on a mediocre sandwich. I felt guilty for my low expectations after trying their food. I guess I should continue to not judge books by their color, or a restaurant by its kinda weird looking green awning. Jim's "The Fusion" was a bright shining moment of food heaven amidst a hundred still packed boxes, eaten on top of a clothes trunk. That wrap is near perfect - onion rings, green peppers, chicken, cheese. Spicy, hot, gooey perfection. And as many have mentioned already the food is portioned for a football player, so a normal person can eat twice. The service is awesome, always very friendly. You feel like a regular, even if you're only there once in a while. This is one local business to treasure - don't go to a chain if you're in the area, this place has excess character and flavor and value. read more

The amount of options here are a bit overwhelming! Even more exciting is how they cook it all up fresh that day to recreate a delicious home cooked meal. Last time I got a buffalo wrap that was great but I feel like the appeal here are the giant plates of meats and sides read more

Jim's is a Brighton institution. Don't come here expecting super fancy decor. This is your classic greasy spoon. Portions are huuuuge, the staff is cheerful and the food is good. I usually get the Brookline (pastrami and turkey sandwich served Reuben style) or the half chicken with 2 sides. Both are delicious. It does get pretty crowded on the weekends for brunch, but otherwise a great place to stop by if you're in the neighborhood and are feeling hungry. read more

Comfort food can't be beat here. Huge selection of delicious items. Big portions and fair prices. Interior, while old school homey, could use an update. Friendly, fast service. Many great sandwiches and meal combinations. Family style place definitely, but anybody can feel at home here. Brisket and meatloaf are my favorites plus the Brookline sandwich and big breakfast options. Bring a pillow, you may need a nap from the food coma the big portions give you. Jim is a gem. read more

I'm another person who discovered Jim's Deli from the Phantom Gourmet. Went a lot when my fiancee lived in Brighton but haven't been back in a year or so. I have been craving one of their Chicken Deluxe Sandwiches for a while so we stopped in for lunch while running errands today. This sandwich is almost embarrassingly big and overstuffed. I tried rearranging the bread for better coverage and ended up with chicken cutlet all over my plate. I persevered though and managed to finish it, plus most of my fries. Despite the large, delicious portions and cheap prices, the best part about Jim's Deli is the service. I've never failed to have a friendly person take my order and the food is cooked up right in front of you and very quickly. Today we actually realized that the place had closed up while we were eating. Nobody hassled us or gave us dirty looks, we were left to our conversation and food. The only complaint I have, and it's extremely minor, is that the whole menu isn't really visible while you're waiting to order. read more

Quite possibly the best veggie burger I've ever had. Crispy seasoned fries are cooked to perfection. Great staff. Easy enough street parking. read more

Jim's Deli - View from the rear booth. - Delis Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I didn't get breakfast when I went here... I got the buffalo chicken sandwich. It was more than I could handle. This sandwich was packed with so much chicken that I gave up eating it like a sandwich. I'm sure the breakfast is tasty but this sandwich was quite the meal. The assembly line can go pretty fast so be prepared. Its a small place and can get busy but we still managed to snag a table. Cheap and tasty. Always a good combination. read more

Fellow Yelper is so keen on Jim's, he says "you Suck if you don't like Jim's". Ok. So I went.. The dudes who cook there are good at what they do and they have good things to say as you walk your cafeteria tray down the line. Does it get 5 stars for being cool? The place feels so real. I dig the Blue Collar Dad Atmosphere. Locals are Loyal to Jim. Does the food get 5 stars? Grease Power Grill Grub in Industrial Portions. The flavors are not calling me back as much as I'd thought they would. Were my expectations too high? Or was I... read more

Being a former three year resident of Brighton Center, I can honestly say that this is by far the place I miss the most. It's not fancy cuisine, but it's excellent comfort food all around. They feature a fixed menu of sandwiches, burgers, and wraps, but also have rotating daily specials that are served old school cafeteria style. While I admit I haven't tried a lot of items on the menu, I was lucky enough to find a favorite and just stuck with it. I always get a roast beef sandwich on a sub roll with a small side of macaroni and cheese. The portions are huge and the prices are low, so small sizes are usually enough even for big appetites. The steak and cheese sub is also really good as well. Finally, half of the reason I frequent this place is to interact with the staff. They are all very friendly, and get to know you and your order inside-out. This is a great asset to the Brighton Center neighborhood, and I hope it stays around for a long time to come. read more

Caf-style quick serve. I recommend looking at their menu online before going- the selection is huge and the line is fast-moving, so you might need some preparation (if you're anything like me and freeze under the pressure of not knowing what to order). Super friendly staff. The place is usually really full, so don't be surprised if you can't get a seat immediately. The servings are huge too. I usually get a wrap and spicy fries, and usually end up taking most of the wrap home (the fries are almost always consumed immediately!). read more

My absolute favorite sandwich spot. There is no question about it, I do not know of a single place better than this place. The Cuban wrap and the spinach and chicken wrap are incredible. The owner and the staff are the most attentive, most friendly people you will ever meet. They really define what it means to go above and beyond to serve customers, and they deserve all the praise in the world for it. I love this spot, and it really needs way more recognition and praise than it currently receives. If these guys raised their prices by five dollars, it would not stop be from going through that door every lunch break. I'm dead serious. Ignore all my other reviews I've written if you must, and take this one to heart. I wouldn't steer you wrong. I don't care if you're reading this from Denver, CO. If you're ever in the Boston area, stop by here and prove me wrong. read more

Whether it is a huge breakfast, a warm cafeteria style dinner, or a sub at lunch Jim and crew have been feeding me for over 10 years now and I have NEVER left hungry or disappointed. The entire staff all the way to their sweet mother at the cash register make you feel at home and the food is always delicious. I love eating at Jim's and will continue to do so. read more

What can I say that hasn't been said already? This place makes delicious, cheesy, greasy, deli food, really fast, and they have a good time doing it. It's cafeteria style, so you watch them do everything, and they work really well. Do you want something fancy? Some kind of salad or difficult-to-pronounce dish? Don't come here. Here you can get burgers, hot pastrami, reubens, club sammiches, and lots of awesome, golden french fries. Went on St. Patrick's Day and the place was chock full at 1:00PM, despite several Irish pubs in the immediate vicinity. The line cycled through in 15 minutes tops. Come here and eat like you would in your dreams. read more

Never disappoints. Their are SO many options, classic and creative. One of the best local spots!

Best breakfast for the price in the area. Jim is an incredibly friendly guy who over the years has perfected the cafeteria-style breakfast spot. Everything is fresh and made to order, and the portions are huge. Some favorites include: - Home Fries - Jim's Omelette - Western Omelette - The Savage wrap - Texan Burger - Mac and Cheese - Chicken Pot Pie Haven't found anywhere in the Brighton area that comes close to Jim's for breakfast. Would highly recommend. read more

THE BEST in Boston! Jim is one of the kindest, most dedicated and passionate people I have ever met. He is extremely talented and the food is incredible. The menu has literally anything and everything you could want without compromising the taste or quality. Best family owned joint around. read more

Cafeteria style - know what you're ordering before you get moving in line. Big portions. Quality homemade food. The dinners are unreal but only offered Monday - Friday. They get a big breakfast crowd on the weekends so I understand it would be much to prepare dinner too, but it would be nice. The folks that work there are friendly and welcoming. read more

Jim's is an awesome place if you're looking for some inexpensive, easy food. It was one of the first places I went in Boston to find a good sandwich and I'm glad it was. I got a pastrami reuben and french fries for around $8. A big, real deli sandwich, made well by a friendly staff who are always smiling and helpful. They make good breakfast too, and I've never had some of the dinner-ish items they serve but they look good as well. I've gone back tons of times since then and it's always been just as good. I've brought some friends and family here too, who are from Maine and are used to life a bit slower, and despite the restaurant being packed and frantic, the staff are still helpful and friendly. The only slight downside, and this is not the fault of the restaurant or it's staff, is that sometimes it get really tight in there, especially when the BC crowd comes in for brunch on the weekends (which takes longer than the usual sandwiches). I went on a Saturday at about 1pm, and it took about 15 minutes to get to order, but honestly, it was still totally worth it. read more

Great place to grab a fast breakfast. We ate here after moving my son (BC Student) into his house. I had a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a grilled croissant with coffee. They are fast, the place is clean, the people working there are great. Good coffee and great food. We will be back. read more

Jim should be canonized for the sheer volume of my hangovers that he has cured. I've eating here at least 30 times since I moved to Brighton last year and whether I order the buffalo chicken sandwich or a cheddar, feta and ham omelet I've never been disappointed. Every Saturday there's a line out the door but these guys are wizards and they move you along quickly so don't be discouraged if you see half of BC waiting in line! read more

Why in the world would anyone want to move to Boston? Sure, with all that snow you get to work from home for a month and who doesn't want to find a spouse with a nice Bostonian accent? All joking aside, Jim's Deli is a gem in the midst of an often cold reality of subpar New England restaurants. You get brisked into line and tell them what you want. I came here on a Sunday morning for breakfast. They yelled at me for not knowing which meats were available to choose from, but it's okay - I don't take it personally. Bostonians like it rough. They then somehow fit enormous amounts of hash onto a place along with my amazing breakfast burrito. Although I was quite shocked that so much food ended up only being $9, I was more shocked by how good it tasted. If I lived here, I would come here every day. Now there is maybe one reason I would enjoy living in the Boston area. How do you like them apples?!? read more

Jim's Deli is the type of place where when I take my friends or family members and they ask 'what do you recommend?' or 'whats good on the menu?' I reply with 'EVERYTHING'. You really cant go wrong at Jim's, everything is delicious. Breakfast, lunch or dinner they do it all and they do it very well. Eggs Benedict is a must for brunch, the Buffalo Chicken Wrap is top notch, their Meatloaf is killer and the Brisket is great The restaurant has a real neighborhood feel and the employees make everyone feel like it's their corner spot. The inside has a bit of a throwback feel with counter service and booth seating. Great food, great service and great atmosphere, Jim's Deli is the place to go when in Brighton Center. read more

I have no idea how they control the mayhem that is breakfast on the weekends with such cool demeanor. The line is out the door and when they ask "How are you?" you know they mean it. I've only had the breakfast sandwich (bacon, bagel) but wow is it good. read more

Wow. Saw this place on Phantom Gourmet and had to try it out. Did not disappoint in any way. Easily one of THE best reubens i've ever had and an absolutely fantastic pastrami sandwich. They've got a pretty wide menu, so you can get something new all the time and the guys working there are pretty friendly. I would come back to this place time and time again! read more