Based on yelp and google reviews, I was really excited to try this spot out. The idea of ordering first before sitting down is awesome to streamline the experience. However, after ordering we waited over 40 minutes for our food which seems excessive even with the busy hours. The staff were all super nice and helpful. The bacon was so good with the crispiness but everything else was just ok. There wasn't any seasoning on any of the food and missed that "special diner touch" read more

John's Cafe - Diners Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Came for the first time today as my girlfriend insisted we try this place out based on reviews. Was incredibly underwhelmed. I was sold on the cleanliness but nothing that really concerns me especially for a diner Food wasn't really anything to write home about nor something I couldn't best on my own which can be expected from diners but we had a significant wait time and the coffee was the most watered down - bummer it didn't pan out as the staff was all fairly friendly and helpful read more

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Cool place to check out. The food was good and the service was great. It's no surprise why this place is so popular! read more

John's Cafe - Omelette with hashbrowns and a biscuit - Diners Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Maybe it was my mistake for trying to go on a solo brunch at 11 AM on a Saturday, but John's cafe was packed. I ordered weblish chantels, and the food was pretty mid. It was pricey, and again overwhelmingly packed. read more

John's Cafe - Huevos rancheros - Diners Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is a neighborhood diner that makes delicious fresh food based on your order-not pre-made. Service is fast and friendly. Ambiance is clean and has Dallas News articles on the wall about this Diner. The owner uses fresh food that he grows from his own backyard and you can taste the difference! The lemons he grows and uses in his iced tea are ENORMOUS! Great place to go for breakfast or lunch! read more

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John's is a treasure of a local old school diner, consistently delicious in an old school way. John himself is an integral part of the experience, as is sharing tables with like minded strangers on the large center communal tables. I love the breakfast special with ham, eggs over easy, and crispy hash browns, timeless perfection for breakfast out. read more

This spot has been in business over 50 years. None of the frills and pretense. It's 4 walls with a kitchen tables and people that all seem to know each other. They let the food speak for itself. You walk up to the counter, order your food, have a seat and they'll bring it out. The food was all from scratch. The biscuits were the star on my plate. Thick light and fluffy. But don't let that take anything away from that chicken fried steak! (Insert "yum" emoji). You know what, just go. Their slogan says it all "Just good food". read more

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Very busy place. They won't let you sit at a table until after you order. They cook your food and call out your number when your meal is done. The food was under seasoned. I ordered the chicken fried steak breakfast combo ( the gravy tasted like cream of chicken from the can and the scrambled eggs and fried potatoes were without seasoning)the toast was toasted perfectly but they don't give you butter or jelly. Restaurant was very busy so we felt rushed. It was a one timer for us read more

John's Cafe - Diners Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This was everything I needed on a Saturday morning. It reminds me of the diners back home in the small town where I grew up. They are efficient, affordable, and the food was exactly what I wanted. Only telling people I really like about this amazing place. read more

John's Cafe - Breakfast special - Diners Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Came for breakfast. The man who seated us was very rude and the food was meh. Will not return

Old school diner type cafe...no frills, but the counter employee was friendly and I'm excited to see if the food lives up to the reviews. FYI - You order at the counter before finding your seat. Food was very good. Bacon was crispy and the potatoes were well seasoned. No complaints at all and would repeat. read more

John's Cafe - Pancake special - Diners Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Well, here we are again since I was hungry and my car is in the shop. The owner is the rudest, most unpersonable person you've ever met. You get to the cash register and he doesn't acknowledge you, instead turning around to fill cups up with ice. He reminds me of the Soup Nazi from 'Seinfeld'. And it's crazy expensive here. Migas and a side of hash browns was $20. The two guys in front of me got two breakfast 'specials' with coffee for $30! This place seriously needs to go away. Did I mention that it's ALWAYS uncomfortably hot in here? read more

The food was exceptional and delicious!! I enjoyed every bite. I will be going back. A little hidden gem

Budget friendly and so good Everyone was so nice My coffee was always topped off Does the job without any frills. read more

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I've been eating at John's for 26 years...their food is consistently good and while the owner isn't the friendliest to me he reminds me of people in the Northeast so it doesn't bother me that much haha...old school Greek diner with amazing food and fairly reasonable prices read more

The Place is old, overcrowded, overpriced and not friendly. The food is like pig slop. Just because it's been around along time does not make it a gem. If you rate this place just on how you are greeted, then it's a complete fail. Why support or spend your money at a place that is not welcoming. The cost is equivalent to Grand Lux for breakfast. But at least at Grand Lux you are welcomed and get better service. read more

Traditional diner/cafe with great breakfast options. The ambience is just what you'd expect for a decades-old popular restaurant brimming with satisfied customers and a constant line on Saturday mornings - nothing fancy, just great food! I had the "everything omelette" which contains some of every meat and fixing that's in their other omelets - a hearty, slightly spicy flavor wrapped in the thinnest amount of egg you can imagine, but it still held together all the way through my meal. The biscuits and gravy was very good - unusually yellow color (lots of butter?) but no chunks of sausage that makes white gravy just perfect. My buddy had the traditional breakfast - eggs, pancake, sausage & bacon, hash browns (cooked perfectly!), and biscuit. If I lived nearby, this would be on my list of regular breakfast places! read more

Old school breakfast! Truly amazing. The grits did it for me! Really good eggs, sausage, hash browns, pancakes and even the coffee wakes ya up. I enjoyed it!! I will be back! read more

Small, busy, good food, great biscuits- if you want ambiance, go elsewhere but you can't eat ambiance so.....

Great breakfast. Coffee is ok. It is pretty pricey. We had 2 breakfast specials, extra side of bacon and grits, 2 coffee's, and a soda for $47. The biggest thing for me, as a mom that serves her family breakfast most mornings, I want to be served when I go to a restaurant. The coffee is at the register, so you serve yourself and take it to your table. If you want a refill, you need to go back up. It is not a big deal really, but I rarely go out to eat and just wanted someone to come serve me coffee for a change. If that doesnt bother you then it is worth a try. read more

FANTASTIC BURGER - Perfect burger heaven, yes you could say it's a classic " hole in the wall", in the best way! Custom made exactly as ordered, super tasty mushroom Swiss burger with crisp real bacon and all the works you want! (Mine with beautiful tasty tomatoes, crisp lettuce & pickles)! Absolutely DELICIOUS, of course we gotta have it with their generous side of crispy fries! Highly recommended for lunch in or to go, or come early for a great breakfast! read more

The best breakfast hands down, and lunch is good too. John's is a neighborhood gem, which is priceless. There's nothing on the breakfast menu that isn't best in class. I personally love their hash browns (I have them jalapeños - so good), migas or mushroom and cheese omelette, thick bacon, and toast and biscuits (yes, even their toast is special). Trust me, this place is special. read more

The only thing I got were biscuits. They were big, hot, and soft. I ordered, and she said it would be a few minutes because fresh ones were coming out of the oven. I squealed and clap because who doesn't like fresh biscuits! I got 2 biscuits for like $3.30. They were well worth it, and I will return! read more

John's Cafe - Classic diner feel - Diners Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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To call this place a diner is disrespectful to all the real diners of the world. Any diner worth its salt serves breakfast all day and doesn't cut it off arbitrarily at 11 am. Also, the service here was filled to the brim with entitlement where I was the only person waiting to order and the gentleman in front of me took at least 2 minutes before he said anything. I have been to this establishment two times now, my first and my last. read more

The food was 10/10, prices were VERY affordable and generous portions! The lady that was taking orders didn't have a welcoming demeanor. Kinda rushed to keep the line moving. It was our first time there, so we didn't know their system with seating and ordering. Glad to have ran across it on Instagram. Will DEFINITELY recommend and return! read more

Simple and delish! Love their roast beef with green beans and mashed potatoes (with brown gravy). Lovely people work here and make the experience simple and easy. TY! read more

We stumbled in here for a quick, no frills, tasty breakfast. It was a Saturday morning and they were busy but so so speedy!!! It's a typical diner ambiance but with a Greek flare (you can tell they love their heritage!). You order and pay at the counter before grabbing a seat. I ordered the breakfast special....it has to be one of the best deals in Lower Greenville!! It's 2 eggs, 2 sausage patties (or bacon or ham), two biscuits (or white or wheat toast) and a pile of hash browns. And get this, its under $11!! We also got some coffees, which are self serve at the front counter. Our two breakfast specials came out within a few minutes, they just call your number on the bottom of the receipt. The over easy eggs were a little too underdone for me, next time I'll be ordering over medium. I wish they had some honey to go with their freshly made biscuits but the jelly packets did the trick. The flow of things were a little confusing for a newbie so maybe mention you've never been there while you order. She explained the coffee is self serve (just grab a cup and pour it yourself while you order and they'll add it to your bill). The silverware, napkins and condiments are along the side counter and they are also self served. read more

Very friendly service and reasonable priced. Breakfast was good and would recommend this restaurant.

John's was absolutely the perfect diner with excellent nostalgic choices cooked perfectly (grits, over easy eggs, sausage Pattie's...). Low key decor and pick up service all worked for the experience. Will return. read more

Such a fan of this down home type cafe. I can only bring myself to eat the chicken fried steak WITH GRAVY (a must) with eggs over medium hash browns toast and coffee. Love it. read more

John's Cafe - Outside - Diners Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Great long standing diner! Breakfast was wonderful! Had my usual Pancakes and Eggs! With the eggs place on top of the pancakes! So good! Service is fun just what you would expect from an old fashion dinner Check it out! You won't be sorry! read more

Five stars for Huevos Rancheros. Licked the plate clean. All homemade including tortillas.

They don't make places like this anymore. This little spot is a hidden gem. I hope you stay in business forever which is why I am writing this post. The owner is such a kind man. The food is delicious. The coffee is diner coffee in diner mugs (which I love) and the patrons are warm neighborhood folks. Bring your kids here, your grandparents or come here every morning before work! read more

John's Cafe - diners and dining area - Diners Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Fantastic seriously Old school diner. Great breakfast and great hamburgers!!! Can say enough about this place. Dont let location and decor fool you. read more

Literally had dinner here and went to have a drink next door and they towed my car don't risk it. Food is mid at best why bother trying

I really like John's buffet the concept of getting your own utensils and getting your own coffee and basically a serve yourself except for food situation isn't that bad and actually the food is pretty good. I would recommend it. I would recommend it for breakfast because that's all I've had there what's the important world a little larger but I'll take it as it comes because it is good not a big variety when it comes to coffee but what the heck it's not a Starbucks it's a breakfast joint. read more

no frills old fashion diner. Got the Steak special but regret not getting the Steak and Eggs dish instead. Went on a midweek lunch time and order at the counter before leaving. read more

@johnscafe.dallas Best diner in East Dallas--it's a must! Freshest diner food from the to the chicken fried to the crispy on the outside fluffy on the inside biscuits! read more

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John's is the best. Unbeaten. MILLION DOLLAR BABY! You can't even mess with the breakfast you about to get at John's

This is an amazing spot!! A great diner, yummy food and the staff is so nice. The breakfast sampler is a good to! It has plenty of booths and a solid vibe read more