Came here on a Saturday around 11 and waited a decent amount of time since this place is usually pretty busy. We joined the waitlist and it was nice to see where you were on the waitlist and how many parties were ahead of you. We were able to go shopping next door at TJ maxx to kill time. When we were seated the service was very kind. The food itself was amazing some of the best eggs Benedict I've ever had. I ordered the hash Benny which was eggs Benedict on top of corned beef hash and an English muffin with home fries on the side. The flavor and price for the eggs Benedict was top tier and I definitely can't wait to return. read more

Johnny's Roadside Diner - Hash Benny - American Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

Great food, clean restaurant with a cheerful and courteous staff. Nice atmosphere. They have an excellent breakfast and lunch menu.

We were looking for some breakfast on Rt 9 in Hadley and decided to try Johnny's roadside diner. I tried the hash plate with scrambled eggs and rye toast and wished that I had gotten something else. The eggs and toast were fine, there was a selection of jellies on the table to choose from which was nice. The hash was similar to mashed potatoes with some shredded corned beef added in then pressed flat and seared on the flat top. I was not a fan. The 'homies' (home fries?) were the biggest disappointment on the plate. They were boiled potatoes with hardly any seasoning. A number of pieces had black spots in them. Also not a fan. I love Johnny's other restaurants, but I think that the roadside is a one and done. read more

Will definitely come back here! I live in springfield but was visiting the area and so happy we stopped here. A classic diner! Delicious eggs Benedict! The hollandaise sauce is really yummy. Got a side of it to have it over everything! My friend got the rueben and it was so yummy! And boozy milkshakes! Delicious! The waitress was really nice and attentive too. Will be back! read more

Not a great breakfast. Ordered an omelette and was surprised how small it was. Both my wife's home fries and mine were very undercooked. Almost raw. Bacon was also very undercooked. Really not edible. Though, our waitress did bring another order of bacon that was at least cooked. There are just too many other spots in that area that are do much better. And better portions. read more

Johnny's Roadside Diner - Very undercooked home fries - American Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

Delicious diner style breakfast with plenty of options & friendly service. Definitely try the tater tots.

When the March / April edition of Yankee Magazine rated Johnny's Roadside Diner one of the 20 best diners in New England, it was only a matter of time. The time came today when friend, Demanding Dan, and I made the trip to Hadley Mass. Located in a commercial mall type area, this standalone diner has that classic retro look and feel. Plenty of stainless steel and red neon lighting. Also plenty of parking. HOWEVER, why were there so few vehicles in the lot at 8:40 AM? Upon entering, more of the same. There was nary a fanny on any stool, or a youth (or older person) at any booth to the right of the entrance. And only a smattering of people in the larger room to the left. Peggy was our server. She was excellent. Brought menus and beveraged us. DD water, me coffee. Dan ordered the Carnivore omelet (sans ham) w HFs and rye toast. I chose the corned beef hash w eggs over med, HFs and sour dough toast. Food came in a reasonable amount of time. DD thought his omelet was very good. We both thought that the HFs were not very hot, temp wise. I loved the CBH, which came as a patty and was a generous portion. Two things about the toast....why only one slice?? This was only the 2nd time in all the eateries I've patronized where you get only one slice. Second, notwithstanding the picture of the toast in my photo, the other side was untoasted. It was more like bread. I showed it to Peggy who agreed and offered to bring me another one (toasted). I declined as I didn't want to wait. Last, DD paid for breakfast (thanks). I looked at the pic of the bill when I started this review. $3.25 for a cup of coffee is on the high side. We were charged for two cups (per above, Dan had water). I did not get a refill, just a top off. DD rated JRD a "4". I rated them a "3". Scenery is great, service excellent, hash awesome. Too many negative things offset the good parts. For me, too many other excellent diners in New Englang (almost all of which I've been to). read more

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The fiancé and I had breakfast for three weekends straight. The food was fresh and delicious. Although I thought that potatoes were a little salty, but still good . good choice of ham. I found one slice of toast was a little strange. The coffee was spot on. You have to have 2 cups and no less. The service Was excellent. And of course the place was nice and clean and we will definitely return again and again and again. Y'all have a great day now. read more

We frequent this place it is our "cheers" - manager knows our names! My son loves his benedict- I prefer the heuvos rancheros- read more

We used to go here many times before Covid and everything was wonderful. Never a problem. Till this time. Just wanna point out of the service this time. Like always was exceptional the girl see us right away. Her name was Patty she said us a nice booth. We told her it was our Son 40th birthday and that we want to take him out to lunch. They thought that was wonderful. Adverse they seem to be in a hurry even though the dying was very empty from it was like like 1130 I think in the morning on Monday it was very quiet. It was only a couple of the tables with people in them it seems strange to go in a weekday and find them like empty.we eventually ordered our food. My husband got a burger and my son, the birthday boy he got a cream soda float and then he also got a loaded tater tots and he ordered these with the I believe it was a rodeo type cheeseburger with barbecue sauce, lettuce tomato, and onion rings. I myself ordered the donut holes with the homemade caramel sauce, and I have been looking forward to having the cornbread waffle it was supposed to come with fresh fruit however, they were all out of the fruit. They just had strawberries so then we asked to have bananas as well need to put bananas on it, so we get fresh strawberries and bananas, whipped cream. The food came out however, my husband's was supposed to be medium it was more well done and the french fries weren't hot and then my son got loaded to but she brought his burger out first told him a couple extra minutes and he's OK but she came back a second time is it Wfp so sorry we forgot to take them out from the broiler and they all burnt so we're gonna make so he was like no no I'll take them so he said eat them but then she brought out a second bowl of lines that were nicely done the actually perfect. My cornbread waffle wasn't bad but like I said it didn't have the fruit it was supposed to. I also ordered his sided bag and softly cooked. The bacon was so hard I couldn't eat it. My son ended up eating instead because I have braces and he does not. I felt some of the prices were quite a bit higher than the expect them to be. I was very disappointed in the meal I did not feel it was worth the price that I paid which was around $66 for the three of us plus the tip. The wages was worth the tip but the mail was not worth the price I felt bad because it was never like that before. Everything was always fresh delicious right on top of things. I'd rather sit and wait to get seated then to get seated in a restaurant that just their food standards were up to what they should've been or what we were used to for that restaurant.. even though our son lives but a mile and a half from this restaurant, probably be wild before I go back again. I think they need to have more practice and what they're doing just didn't feel like their heart was in the food. read more

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Fantastic blueberry pancakes! Fluffy buttermilk pancakes chock full of blueberries. Served with real maple syrup from Hadley MA. Waitresses are friendly and attentive. Coffee was very good. read more

The food is great! The service is standard diner service - great! And diner feel is very true. Worth the stop

Great ambiance, nice big booths throughout. Very 50's dinerish inside and out. Many awesome options to choose from both breakfast and lunch. They have a really cool page in the menu of alcoholic milkshakes and other fun drinks that are infused with alcohol as well. I had the chicken salad and smothered tots. It was all fresh ingredients in the salad and it was delicious and the tots...amazing! Must try the tots if you go. read more

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Johnny's is an Amherst staple for brunch or any time of the day. Service and food are always consistent and amazing. I wish they would give you more bacon for what they charge for a side of it, but you won't be disappointed by anything here. read more

I love getting the eggs with mushrooms and onions with bacon when i'm working and I need a protein blast.

Service was great. Seated almost immediately. Food came out very fast and was good. Great deal. read more

Johnny's Roadside Diner - Menu item: "Daddy's Paying" with Waffles - American Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

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The only disappointment I've ever had here is not being able to able to try everything! All the food here is great, especially the sandwiches and sausages. Has a nice friendly neighborhood diner vibe and is well decorated. People there have always been nice and enjoyable. read more

My wife and I decided to take my mother out for brunch before heading to the Three County Fair. Having been here before, we knew we would get a good variety of options. It did not disappoint. It was move in weekend for the local colleges and we were expecting to wait for a table. Luckily we came at the right time and were seated immediately. The place was pretty full and more people were trickling in after us. By the time we left, there were several groups waiting for a table. Our server, Grace, promptly came to the table and set us up with coffee. After taking our orders, we waited a short time for the food. My wife ordered the "I'm Poor", my mom ordered the "Hash Plate", and I ordered the "Hash Bennie". My wife was very pleased with her dish. The eggs were perfectly over easy, the home fries (homies) were nicely browned, and the toast was nice and toasted on the outside but still soft on the inside. Good texture contrast. The star was the ham. Smokey, savory, and delicious. She ate everything. My mom loved the Hash Plate. The eggs, once again, perfectly over easy, and the toast was toasty and soft. She hadn't had hash in a while and was very pleased with it. She wasn't a fan of the homies but that was her personal preference. My Hash Benedict was great. The eggs were poached perfectly. Gooey on the inside and nice and tender. The hollandaise was creamy and rich. English muffins were toasted perfectly to make a perfect foundation for this dish. The star of the show was the hash. It is homemade corned beef. It was nice and tender with a great crisp on it. Very hearty and a very ample portion. I destroyed that thing and would have eaten more if I had another stomach. The place was very clean. Tables were bussed frequently. No crumby or grimy floor. Decor was quaint and understated. The bathrooms were very clean. Service was great and well paced. Grace was pleasant and polite. Checked in a few times but never overbearing. She was also very prompt with any requests we had (water, refills, check, etc...). Price wise, I thought they were fair. For the proportions, I found it to be quite reasonable. I saw another review that mentioned the coffee price. It didn't seem out of place for me. I would rather pay what I paid for it here than at one of the national chains. It was a good, strong cup of Joe that you expect at a diner. This was an excellent experience. We have not been let down on any of our visits here. Great atmosphere, great service, and delicious food. Can't recommend it any higher. read more

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Had a great experience at Johnny's. The wait wasn't very long for a holiday, and the service was great. I ordered the "Dads Paying" which was more than enough food for one person and all of it was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the menu is very expansive, definitely will return! read more

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Yesterday I went for breakfast. It was busy which is wonderful for any restaurant. We waited just a little. The hostess was spot on her game with tending to each and every customer with excellent service. We sat and ate our wonderful breakfast. It has been a long time coming. The menu looks perfect meaning condensed with the right choices for many. The customer service is ! The kitchen staff were turning tables with their skill and devotion! Love and recommend all to go!!! read more

stopped here for some classic diner breakfast food. now it was 10 in the morning, but it was a little upsetting that they didn't have their specialty shake available. either way, we split an oreo milkshake. i got a BLT, which was delicious. thick cut bacon, tomatoes, just enough mayo. the coffee was good too. our server was so kind and attentive. almost no one in the place on a monday so it was a quieter dining experience but still loved it! of course, nothing too special. average place really. read more

Johnny's Roadside Diner - Classic Eggs Benny, Side of Corned Beef Hash, Fruit - American Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

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Perfectly good diner, clean, decent prices, good service, good food. (It didn't hurt that both times I dropped in here were early afternoon, when it wasn't at all crowded.) read more

Portions here are huge but sadly milkshakes are smaller than they appear. I've had the Irish Benedict and was satisfied with the dish. The home fries that it comes with are okay. The omelettes are big and hearty, just to my likings. Pancakes are nice and fluffy, perfect for absorbing lots of maple syrup. Turkey club is also a considerable serving size and tastes very fresh. Chicken pot pie was alright. Overall, typical diner which I think is worth coming back to. read more

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The portions are massive so if you are looking for OK food at a decent price point then I would give it a try. I got the turkey club sandwich and it was huge. A little greasy but it tasted OK and they didn't skimp on the bacon. My wife ordered a chicken salad wrap. She wouldn't order it again. It was huge but there were some bites with massive parts of chicken with nothing else. Not a ton of flavor either. It seemed like the breakfast food was pretty good so if we were going to come back, it would be for breakfast and not lunch again. We were glad we tried it but we won't be making regular stops or highly recommending it to anyone. read more

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Love the food the people we always get great service if you are ever in amherst stopby there there pancakes are amazing

Dramatic variations between dishes. Crappy diner food - chili dogs and fries - great. Oreo milkshake thick and warm. You read that right: thick and warm! How can a shake be warm? I don't know. It it was weird. The Eggs Benedict was weird. There's cheese is the Hollandaise sauce. But the eggs were nicely poached and properly served with ham and English muffin. We will prob go back and I'll try the Reuben sandwich or a burger. read more

Johnny's Roadside Diner - American Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

I'm not sure what to think of Johnny's Roadside. I had came here previously and got a burger which I enjoyed but during my most recent visit, I got a bowl of clam chowder as always cus if you don't, you're doing somethjng wrong. That bowl of chowder was delicious, no complaints besides maybe a larger portion. I also got this Italian omelette which was strange. Not sure what to think of it. It came with some home fries which were a bit sour. Definitely not good. It also came with some toast which were good but not sure how you can mess up on toast so it being good was expected. My girlfriend got a spinach and tomato benedict which she enjoyed. As for the service, we walked in expecting to be seated but the host was acting very awkward and didn't acknowledge us for a bit and then just walked over to a table and pointed at us and then gestured to come over and sit down. Didn't even say a word to us. FOOD: 5/10 SERVICE: 6/10 RECOMMENDATION: Get the clam chowder read more

Johnny's Roadside Diner - italian omelette - American Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

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We popped in for food after a morning of lacrosse at UMass. There's a parking lot. We were greeted immediately and shown to a nice booth. They had many options for eggs Benedict so I tried one with tomatoes. I thought it was good. My son had a bacon egg and cheese on a bagel that he thought was average. The show stopper was the amazing cinnamon bun that was as big as my head. The service was attentive. I'd go back and plan to since we're here all weekend. read more

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Love this diner. Food is excellent and so is the service. I highly recommend the Sammy BLT. So delicious. read more

Excellent food, have never had an issue with my order in all the times I've been here. Alice is the best waitress, super attentive and friendly. I like the interior style and feel, love the milkshakes and all the menu options. Personally love the dad's paying and the spicy motherclucker. read more

I have gone to Johnny's for breakfast and I thoughti'd try it for a late lunch. I ordered a sammy BLT. The order came quickly. It wasn't crowded. The waitress appeared to be in slow motion and didn't offer me a refill on my ice tea. The BLT wasn't the best I ever had. It was thrown together and loaded with mayo. The coleslaw was creamy and could have used some seasoning. read more

My daughter and I were in town , and saw this cute little Roadside! We pulled in ,wrangled a nice window booth and immediately felt at home . The place is warm ,inviting and the smells of home cooked food sneak out of the kitchen! We had a nice lunch and a Ginger Mule "mocktail" that was out of this world .The Chef served us our drink with a description entailing "house made " cucumber water ! Lets just say ,the drink was so good ...who needs alcohol! If you stop one place this year ...stop here !!!! read more

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Our server was very friendly and attentive. Coffee cup was always filled up. My eggs and bacon were cooked perfectly, a bit too much oil left on the plate for my liking. My friend and I both liked their home fries but found them just slightly salty. I'm very picky about pancakes and was pleasantly surprised. They were very good. Everything I look for in a tasty pancake. My breakfast was $11 but during weekday mornings it's offered for $7 which is a great deal. read more

Johnny's Roadside Diner - American Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

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Pleasant and attentive service. Very nice breakfast. Clean and comfortable. Plenty of parking.

I have no idea why they're rated so low. For a diner they're 5 stars. The interior is bright and clean. Everyone is smiling and welcoming. The waitress was quick and allowed us our numerous special requests without blinking an eye. The special of the day omelette, veggie burger, and strawberry pancakes came out quickly, was hot, cooked well, and all tasted really good. Since we were too full to try any desserts after the first trip I came back the next day to get some to go. Although they were all new faces everyone was smiling, the place was bright and clean, and I was helped immediately. The lady behind the counter not only clarified my order (fresh or compost strawberries, we have both?) but made sure I had lots of napkins and utensils in my bag before I left. All that and if you're military they do a 10% discount. I've found my new fav diner. Johnny's Roadside Diner it is! read more

Johnny's Roadside Diner - American Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

One of my favorite spots!!! Love breakfast everything comes out exceptionally cooked!! I had an amazing Bloody Mary with my breakfast. Last few times I have stopped there, I have had superb waitresses who are attentive and so welcoming. Great job Johnnys Roadside Diner!! read more

Great very friendly service, cool interior, strong coffee, great food! Will come again. read more

Johnny's Roadside Diner - American Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

Nice ice cold PBR. All the breakfast foods were outstanding. Breakfast burrito was top notch (could have used some salsa). One complaint: ketchup that was free of high fructose corn syrup. I really needed that ingredient. But am definitely going back. read more

Food was good service was alright. Asked for the heat to be turned down 3 times cause it was blowing in our face and the dust was blowing into our food. Other than that would go back just would ask to be seated somewhere else.. Waffle with strawberries and sauce was amazing and sweet potato fries were amazing too. read more

Solid food, fast and friendly service. It was pretty busy, but I still felt like the waitress made time for us. I got the greens omelet and it was tasty. Definitely diner food, not haute cuisine, but still good and fairly priced. I'd come back. read more

Johnny's Roadside Diner - American Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts