Gang! This was my first visit to a Jim's Restaurant location and it won't be my last. This family-owned regional chain has the old school diner concept down. You can tell as the decor and layout doesn' seem to have changed in at least 30 years and that is a-ok with me. I love a good diner and this location nailed it. Our server was everything you want in a diner employee. She was efficient, friendly, honest, & hilarious. The food was standard diner comfort food but there was nothing standard about the taste. It was good homecooking-style breakfast. The portions are insane. I ordered from the "senior menu" for the first time in my life---apparently I have been able to do this for the last two year since turning 55. Anyway, the portion was SO BIG for a senior meal! I barely ate half of it. That's ok, you know I got it to go so my boyfriend could eat it the next day. Jim's=Yay! read more

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Diner food at its best! Busy as hell but worth the wait. Coffee is hot and good. Nothing bad to say about them at all!

American diner perfection. Friendly servers, a certain type of coffee with endless refills, and rather too much food in rather too big portions. The crispy stuff is crispy, the cheesy stuff has plenty of cheese, and the eggs are cooked by someone who cooks like they've been at it since before you were born. If I believed in god I would ask Her to bless Jim's for all eternity, and make Chicken Fried Steak a sacrament. read more

Jim's Restaurants - CFS PERFECTION - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Freshest tasting chicken fried steak Not Battered over load. Divine Gravy!, fresh mashed potatoes and Mac n Cheese with Sweet Tea at Lunch time. Service was greatly appreciated and kind, friendly and worked hard. Almost like sitting at your kitchen table eating lunch with your family and be able to talk to each without loud music playing. I wish my small town (Burnet) had Jim's Restaurant!! all they have is 5 Mexican food, 4 hamburgers, 1 sandwich, 2 chicken, 4 pizzas, 5 expensive restaurants, 2 Chinese, 3 coffee. read more

Jim's Restaurants - Chicken Fried steak with mashed potatoes and Mac n Cheese. - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's not fancy, the portions are average but the service is always the same polite and friendly servers. I'm a huge fan of the "build your own" kind of breakfast. Jim's has been around a while and the design and style of the place (especially these older ones) are like old diners. The food is always exactly as I ask for it and it's delicious! read more

It's been years since I've visited Jim's so I'm happy to say that the service and food still has solid quality for what it is. We arrived on a Saturday during lunch and they were very busy. Fortunately there was available seating and we were quickly addressed by a server who clearly was working VERY hard. The bacon on my BLT was nice and crisp, yet not overly cooked. The tomato and lettuce were nice and fresh. The onion rings were awesome! I give them a 10 out of 10! The chicken sandwich was grilled nicely with well melted cheese. The amount of freshly cooked fries provided was terrific. Our server, despite clearly serving way too many tables, was on top of things, proving drink refills without us asking. He also came by at the end of the meal and asked if we needed to-go boxes. I appreciated that he noticed our need without me needing to ask. This is not a place for fine dining. But if you're looking for nice, simple American almost diner-type food, please come here! read more

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Jim's is always great. Good food, quick service and friendly staff. My go to spot for a quick lunch

Today my husband and I went to Jim's everything was great, until we were checking out. There was an older gentleman that was paying as well. His card was declined and the manager Mariah was extremely rude and very disrespectful towards him! He kept saying he had money on his card,but Mariah said "No your card was declined!" There were 2 law enforcement having lunch and Mariah said rudely to those law enforcement's "Can I get some help here!" They ask what the problem was and she goes on to tell them what happened about this older gentleman's a card. They asked Mariah what was it she wanted them to do? Mariah proceeds to tell the law enforcement " You tell me?" They tell her no you tell us what you want us to do? The law enforcement offered to pay for his tab which was only $25 and Mariah said No! My husband even offered to pay for his meal. And again she said No! Then she tells the law enforcement that she wants the older gentleman banned. Like seriously she had 2 people offer to pay for that older gentleman's meal. I don't understand why she just didn't accept the offer and call it a day?!? I love Jim's, but today Mariah the manager was extremely rude and made a big scene about it which was very unprofessional of her, but also embarrassing to that older gentleman. I did reach out to higher management and left a message and got no response. All I can say is Mariah at the Jim's located off Hwy 71 in Oak Hill is to do better! read more

Came for breakfast. Walked past many dirty tables on way to back of the dining room. Several booths had missing seat cushions. Waited for around 5 minutes, no one approached our table. We noticed several seated tables with only water to drink who all appeared to be waiting for either food or different drinks. We decided this was not where we wanted to eat. We got up and left. read more

I came here for nostalgia when I lived in San Antonio. It looked like the 80s still. The cleanliness was questionable. It made me sick about an hour later and I had fasted so there was no other place I ate. I had an omelette with vegetables. Service was good. read more

I always get the senior breakfast here and it fills me up. It's diner food and it's always tasty. The servers are mostly longtime employees and they really know their stuff! The atmosphere is very cordial and the other customers all say hi to you like old friends. It's definitely a throwback to earlier times. The building (and furnishings) are certainly showing their age but I think that's part of the ambiance. The place is in the shadows of busy Hwy 183 but you feel like you're out in the country. Go and enjoy and save some money! read more

Great food. Reasonable price and nice diner set up. Very thoughtful and attentive staff. I cannot wait to go back.

Jim's is nostalgic for my wife. The food is good. Better than Dennys or IHOP. Your basic diner with good food and service This is always a place we stop at when in Austin. read more

Friendly waitress but not so with the cashier. Nice and clean place. Food was very good. I will come back to tried other menu dishes. I recommend this place to all seniors who enjoy home cooking styles. Thanks and blessings read more

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Wow for being in Austin for over 25 years I had never been to Jim's I had always heard good/decent things about this place but had just never gone. Well today was the day. I met some friends there and we walked in. Let me set the scene. Parking lot is huge for the space that is servers (+) The staff was so kind and welcoming very different the. Many places I currently go. No attitude at all. The space its self is a very lived in kind of space. One can tell the venue has seen some amazing times. I mean hell they even have ¢25 gum balls. We sat at the counter top dinner space. With in seconds our server / waitress was there to ask about drinks. Not before she greeted us and had a quick convo about our day The food was always amazing. Everything seemed to be prepared to order and nothing was just under warmers so definitely loved that. All in all this place is must for sure. read more

Delicious food at a great price, service is always good been here plenty of times and not once have I been disappointed

Yummy food, senior meals, vegetarian omelet so good, excellent service, friendly atmosphere read more

Jim's Restaurants - Vegetarian omelette on the senior menu - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

I hate to complain about Jim's. They have some respectable burgers and a better than average chicken fried steak which is harder and harder to find in Austin. The one star is for service. Twice in the last few months I have seated myself per the instructions on the sign where I entered. Twice, I have waited over 10 minutes without being greeted by a server. Neither time was the place very busy. Lots of empty booths. My time is valuable and I can't waste it on places that don't take time to at least greet a customer. read more

I love Jim's food and servers. This is not my normal go-to location. I ordered the Thursday chicken special. The chicken was dry and over cooked. The dinner roll was VERY hard. There was no seasoning on the green beans. This place has not been the same since the pandemic. The manager Luis is worthless. I only stopped here because I could not make it to my normal location, but not anymore. read more

Always the best comfort food. Jinger always so friendly, Mario too. Everything cooked fresh to order, no hanging out under the heat lamp. Club sandwich HUGE! Can have 2 meals from it. Only place I know you can find wonderful liver and onions with homemade brown gravy! Love coming here. read more

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Get the chocolate cake! Jim's serves The Platonic Ideal of chocolate cake. I can't believe how many times I've skipped getting chocolate cake at Jim's. My life is significantly worse off for each piece of chocolate cake I didn't eat. Just trust me and get it. (Ok, if you really need me to bring logic and reason into this, it's dense, fudgy, and huge, for only $3.99.) read more

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My new go to place. Food was cooked to order. Reminded me of Saturday mornings. I used to eat chow in the army.

Perfect... Austin has some great breakfast spots, but when you don't need goat cheese, artisan coffee or a hipster explaining the menu to you. This in my spot. Solid for served by served by a friendly staff. read more

Nothing about this place is healthy or nice and it feels like this place is responsible for a lot of heart attacks and other health problems. The service is what you would expect from a place like this. I am very surprised they are still in business. read more

A great establishment. Very comforting and loving service and food. Perfect hangover breakfast haha. Large portions too. Want to come back for dinner! read more

Jim's has been a staple for years. Old diner like feel with the best service, always. Homestyle food with great taste. Pie is AMAZING. I hope they never shut down read more

Good food, good service, friendly wait staff! Also, reasonable prices, convenient parking and safe area!

If you love home cooked food, this is the place to get it. Prices are reasonable, service is great and it feels like a diner back from years ago. read more

Came for breakfast. Got the chicken fried steak and eggs with a side of pancakes. The food was fresh and delicious! The service was amazing. It was busy, but the seating flow was great. The wait was under 10 minutes. Shout out to Madison, Jinger, Jeff and Darrell, you made our first visit very welcoming. We will definitely be back! read more

Today my 2 friends and I went to this Jim's after haven't met for lunch since November. We had 2 migas plates and ground beef and eggs breakfast. Kelli waited on us and she was great, personality, funny, we never had to ask for anything. Good and drinks were hot tasty well presented and a great price. Plenty of parking and easy to get to. Come on over it's great. read more

We come to this location regularly and are always pleased with the friendly and fast service, consistently great food from a scratch kitchen. I'd honestly rate this place highest in Austin for service. Jinger, Michelle, and all the servers and cashier remember us by name, recall our faves from the menu, and always deliver service with a smile. Highly recommend. read more

I just had the best dining experience since moving to Austin a year ago. To be honest I arrived in a bad mood. My morning was just not going right. For one, I skipped dinner last night and was absolutely "hangry". For breakfast I ordered the 10oz ribeye steak (medium), 3 eggs (over medium), hash browns, 2 biscuits (with gravy) and a bottomless cup of coffee for less than $20!!!! WTF?!?! Everything was cooked perfectly. The steak was at least 50% thicker than anything you would get at Dennys or IHOP. No A-1 needed. I added black pepper to everything and Tabasco to my hash browns but that was all that was needed. Everything was flavorful and fresh. I was truly impressed from the second I stepped into the building and I left satisfied both physically and mentally because the staff was so very friendly, fast and informative. The host was kind and addressed me immediately. The waitress was a true professional who was at least 3 tables deep when I arrived in her section. She didn't need to write a single thing down. My coffee cup was never empty and the kitchen had my food ready fast and it arrived hot. I was never pressured to leave after I was done eating. I got to enjoy my coffee, write this review and really take-in the environment. It was comfortable. Not fast paced and stressful like a Dennys or an IHOP. To my left I was lucky enough to overhear/eavesdrop on some elderly veterans talk about everything from WWII planes to, ammo, to other parts for the world they served in. To my right was another elderly man who came and went with a backpack. He was just enjoying his coffee. He seemed to have a mental disability. I heard him sort of moaning to himself quietly. That being said, my faith in humanity was restored to witness the waitress be so kind and gentle with him. This is the type of place I would be honored to become a regular. Thank you so very much for fixing my morning. I'll absolutely be back. read more

Jim's Restaurants - Diners Near Me - Austin, Texas

My my breakfast was prepared perfectly. However, they used to provide some of the best service in the entire city, but that is long gone. Having breakfast, and only getting one cup of coffee throughout the entire meal is not acceptable. My server was nowhere to be found. Additionally, having to wait at the checkout counter while trying to check out, as more people got into the line waiting for service is also not acceptable. read more

Jim's is an Austin icon. It has the best career servers in the game, all of the classic diner essentials, and a killer pecan pie. It can be a novelty or a daily respite from this wild world we live in. God bless Jim's. read more

I will keep coming back until they close it. The waiters know my family and treat us very well. As soon as we sit down they know our orders especially my husband and his real butter somewhat melted and his unique breakfast tacos. The food is always great and we get our coffee with honey, real eggs and more than enough to fill anyone up. You won't leave hungry that's for sure. Yes, it's an older place but that will not keep us from being there every weekend. read more

Jim's is one of our all-time favorite restaurants. I don't remember the first time I went to the Jim's on 183, but I estimate it was around 1978. Over the years, I have always enjoyed great service and great food. You can tell this must be a special place because the employees like it and stay there for years. Next time you go, make sure and say hello to Mario, Ginger, or any of the others at the North location, or Esmerelda at the South location that makes Jim's one of our favorites. We made a habit years ago of taking our kids there after church on Sundays as kind of a treat, and they always looked forward to getting their milkshakes! Sorry it took me over 30 years to write a review but thanks for all the happy memories! read more

Recently ate at Jim's on Research. First time ever at a Jim's. The AC was barely working -- and yet the place was full. If I hadn't been meeting a friend, I would have left. The bacon tasted piggy -- which makes me think it was old. I don't know how a breakfast-serving place would have old bacon. The scrambled eggs and hash browns were fine. But the much-lauded biscuits were quite a let-down: super soft, no crust. I had to eat it with a fork! The service was kind and I feel for anyone working there without AC. The waitress said it had been like that for a couple of weeks! read more

If you are looking for a good breakfast that doesn't break the bank, I highly recommend Jim's Restaurant. It's a great alternative to visiting a chain restaurant. I had the Pioneer Breakfast which included biscuits and sausage gravy and my choice of 2 eggs. I've found that restaurants don't always offer poached eggs, but Jim's Restaurants did, and I was thrilled! The food came out quickly and wait staff was very attentive. Note: The restaurant building is pretty vintage and out of date, with chairs that have been well-loved. This isn't a place to get dressed up for, but a very casual, no-makeup joint. Still recommend!! read more

If you're hungry at 6am, there's no better place to go then Jim's. Parking is super easy in their giant lot. The food is great and served quickly. But what makes it outstanding is the service! Jinger wasn't just prompt but friendly throughout. Checking on us often and making sure our drinks were topped off. Truly a gem..jims makes you feel like part of the family. I hadn't been here in 20 years but I'll be back much sooner, if it works, it works. Oh and plan to get a to go box, servicing sizes are pretty generous ! read more

Texas tradition for breakfast. Food served hot. Standard consistant throughout the chain.