After some closings of local establishments, we were trying to find someplace local to watch the NFL games. We had never been here before, but thought we would check it out for the 49ers/Lions Conference championship game. After this visit we will have to find a new location for games. Whereas they have plenty of TVs, the major one is a projection screen and worked fine, but some of the smaller TVs were not functioning properly. Also, the seating is not the most comfortable. They have a section in front of the large TV with high tables but they have hard stools for seats. The bar has seats, but then you are sitting at the bar. We find a low table by the bar with backed seats. They were also hard plastic. I think we were anticipating too much for a Bar & Grill inside a Freeport Bowling Alley. There were two different bartenders working that night. One appeared to be a bartender/cook while the other filled every other roll. The bartender/cook was kind of rude and gave off the vibe she wanted to be anywhere else in the world and we were putting her out. The other one was friendly and helpful and was a joy to interact. As for the food. MEH. We started with Joe's Tatchos. These were unimpressive and bland. We've had better in many other places. Even the cheese tasted like generic canned cheese sauce. After I had Joe's Smoked Beef Brisket. I wish I had not. It was some of the fattiest brisket served on a generic hamburger bun. At least the brisket was tender and juicy, because there was almost some of the blandest food I've had, this includes hospital and nursing home food. My Girlfriend had the pulled pork sandwich, with the same issue. There was really no flavor to it. Even after adding BBQ sauce they had, neither was satisfying. Honestly, I've had tap water that had more flavor. Overall, Not impressed. It's not bad, but I've had so much better. read more

Jumpin Joe's - Smoked beef brisket - Pizza Near Me - Freeport, Illinois

Worst food I ever ate, the service was horrible, I literally told the bar attendant that I didn't like the food and I asked for something else, and the cook literally had the audacity to roll his eyes. Not only was my food bad, but so was everyone else's that was with me. I ordered nachos and a hot dog. I ate most of the hot dog, but it was the cheapest quality ever. I would say they were a .59 cent per package. My client order grilled chicken sandwich and fries, and the other party ordered cheese curds. Also, my client I was with literally waited 40 minutes to get his sandwich after we were already done eating. They brought out all our food, but NOT his until 40 minutes later. CRAZY! You go out to eat together. Right? They did comp my clients meal, however charged me full price for Nachos because I ordered French fries, which I only ate few chips out Nachos any way. I feel that was completely unfair, but I was so livid I needed to leave. The meat was god awful. They said it was chili, but maybe caned chili. So freaking disgusting. They did have .99 sodas so that was nice. And their bloody Mary's looked cool. read more

Jumpin Joe's - a plate of food on a table - Pizza Near Me - Freeport, Illinois

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Pretty basic, but it's convenient and has wifi. I got the tatchos out of curiosity and they would have been worth it at 1/2 the price.

Ask the bartender to make a bull dog... Won't have a clue... Or a White Russian, NOPE. It's the SAME thing and I have to break down the drink. Service is horrible always dirty and no entertainment. HATE this bar. Shotty service and poor taste for a dive bar. read more

JJ's is great. If you get it on a good night, the crown is light, the BOBs are flowing and all is right with the world. Good, friendly service and it is nestled right next to the bowling alley. So if you feel like tossin some balls - you can stumble right next door. read more

This place is great during the week because they have BuzzTime Trivia! They have great prices on beer and well drinks. The food is pretty good too, as far as bar food goes. It's got a pretty nice bar and a couple great bartenders. On the weekends don't expect to be able to converse with your friends because it gets pretty loud and I have seen fights break out on the weekends I have gone there. read more

Jumpin' Joes is the best bar in Freeport! Happy, energetic bartenders, affordable drinks, and great clean atmosphere. If you love music then Jumpin' Joes is for you, they've got great musical entertainment for everyone! read more

Too damn loud. We went in around noon for lunch. Stereo was deafening. No customers were there. JJ's was the first of several Freeport restaurants I walked out of. read more

It used to be a good bar to hang out back in 2007. Dont know how it is now. It used to have a bowling alley attached. Pretty much upscale for Freeport standards. read more