Jerry's Hilltop Cafe and Catering

Like Family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

In the rolling hills of NE Nebraska on a quite county road (86420 US Hwy 81 N) near Randolph MO is a delightful unassuming business that at first appeared just to be another place to fill top with diesel. On this particularly lovely evening we did stop to fill the truck along our trail north to camp for the night at Pfanny;s Farm for the night.

When we entered to pay the pump bill we we surprised to enter Jerry's Hilltop Cafe the real reason this stop along the highway exists. We soon learned it has been there for “a very long time” (40+ years) and it was the magnet for visits from other sates too get a home cooked meal of quality served by a family represented in generations of service. The pleasant smell of savory delights distracted me from the cashiers asking me for my payment. It was then without hesitation that I said, “We will be back for dinner!” as we were just a few miles away from our final destination for the night. It was already dinner time however the place was packed.

Forty minuted layer after putting our camper into our Harvest Host, Pfanny;s Farm”, we were in route back to order access to the buffet. The young lady who seated us asked if we would lie to see a full menu, but looking around at the other guests eating, it was clear the buffet was choice. It was a Wednesday night, the choice was Ribs and died chicken. Obviously the ribs were very popular because the rib sauce was now covering nice juicy pieces of sausage as the ribs had been cleaned out before 6 p.m. On asking about other evening choice we were informed Thursday night was prime rib and much more in demand too.

After we finished eating and wishing we were not required to drive back to our camp, as a full bar was available to supplement your meal, and a good bourbon always is a nice pallet cleanser, we were delighted to meet our cook. The mother of Jerry, “Toots”, who has been the family member “in charge of” who has donated her talent to Jerry’s since the beginning was delighted to talk with us and when she heard we were camping just a few miles down the road invited s back for breakfast and a chat.

The dinner was wonderful, all you could eat with a variety top please. We returned for breakfast about 9 a.m. to find that not every seat was sold out and Toots was there cooking again.The somewhat slower pace of breakfast allowed us to meet all the family and to enjoy conversations about our similarities in places we’ve seen and people who shared life experiences.

Ruth and I highly recommend you drive out of your way to experience Jerry’s Hilltop Cafe. You will be so glad you did

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great rueben sandwich and brownie sundae!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful service and food!

Honestly, I was surprised by the food and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love the Prime rib!!!

Prime rib Thursday is excellent.

Great food

Our daughter was married this weekend and JHT catered. It was absolutely delicious! I would recommend them all day long. Very kind people who have mastered their craft! Thank you!!!

The Hilltop has been a staple for our family for years and years. They catered our daughter's wedding and rehearsal dinner and did so phenomenally. Great food with great people that are like family! Highly recommend them for any event!!

I was passing through heading back to Arizona. I filled up with gas ⛽ the old pump and then pay was a great feeling of trust and nostalgic from days past !!!

Best prime rib ever and salads ever!

Service was horrible, ran out of sides never offered to substitute anything, just brought out food missing items . Fish breading was soggy .

Home cooked meals if u are truck check this place out is good meal

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Balls, Well Done Burger, Chicken Fried Steak

Jerrys Hilltop catered my wedding and it was fabulous! Food was fantastic, service was professional and they were very easy to work with. Highly recommend for any catering needs!

Food: 5

Service: 5