This place had some off points during my families visit, but oddly enough I left a fan of this restaurant and look forward to trying them out again! JJ's is a locally owned establishment that serves a variety of American cuisine, including some southwestern flavors. Like a Ma and Pop "applebee's" without the rush of table turnovers. The service made me feel like I was visiting strangers home and I gradually, but quickly fell comfortable. Their menu doesn't showcase anything unpredictable, but I liked that and it wasn't overwhelming. Everyday at JJ's there is a designated special of that day, and it rarely if ever changes. The place wasn't a packed house, but if I were I wouldn't mind the waiting room as it was filled with old school arcade games. Like a pinball machine, candy catchers, a Ms. Pacman table with the screen as the table top, and a FOOZ Ball table! What!? Like I said before, the place was off that day said the server, but he was a cool guy. He forgot napkins, silverware, and one item I ordered, but he filled the gaps with always making sure we were taken care. My glass was never empty, I'll put it that way. Weird situation also happened while we dined there...a lady on the other side of the room had a seizure! Holy Crap! Nobody panicked, and 911 was dialed, police, firemen, and paramedics took care of her. The staff handled that situation appropriately I believe. Man, I hope that lady is okay, she was able to speak. Geesh!
Lets get back to the goods. My kids had mac and cheese. It looked like the Kraft box type, "cause it probably was". They didn't complain, It came with oreo cookies and they got to dig into our appetizer, which were the Bosco sticks w/Hot Marinara. The app was good, but they cut up 3 of them into bite size pieces. I didn't mind it, for the kids sake. I hope they don't usually do that though, I feel like that can lose temperature. My wife ordered the "special" which was a sirloin steak w/ 2 sides. I can't remember both, but one of them were mashed potatoes w/ a homemade white gravy. She said it was awesome, so I'll take her word for it. Now me, I had the Jalapeno Double Cheese burger. I made them give me the works! Bacon, Cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapenos, jalapeno ranch. Man! They executed my burger perfectly, it was huge and juicy. I absolutely destroyed that plate, including the fries w/hot cheese sauce on the side. Mainly because that server challenged my "man-appetite", said he could'nt finish it him self, this was based on my question's in regards to it's size. They grill their burgers diner style, so I wasn't asked the options of med. rare to well done, but it didn't matter...it did not disappoint, and it is the main reason I give this place 4 stars. The food was great, and it's locally owned. I support them in my city. read more