classic american diner spot in jackson heights/roosevelt avenue area. expansive menu with plenty of options for all tastes and it all sounds so nice that you will probably get stuck on what to order.
we ordered a chicken parm sandwich, which came with fries and a chicken noodle soup and was one of the daily specials. also went for the big jahns special breakfast which comes with everything you'd want at brunch - eggs, bacon, sausage, and pancakes. jahns also has a huge ice cream selection and we got one strawberry malted and one vanilla milkshake.
everything was really tasty and reasonably priced with great service - definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ali Afzal Nicholas
Perfect place for couples
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
XBruceXD
I genuinely try and see things from other people's perspectives, but this was really sad to experience.
Make sure to only order what's specifically on the menu. ANY change to a menu item results in a pretty big upcharge. The food was good, all I asked for was a change from potatoes to a salad, which was a few pieces of lettuce with two slices of tomatoes. No dressing.
I understand that if you ask for anything extra or substitute certain items for others, it would result in an upcharge. Apparently the guy in the front was proud to say this place has been open for 65 years. Good for you, but you can't upcharge someone $4+ when I substituted potatoes for that. 65 years shouldn't even be a justification for that. Did you just upcharge everyone for a cheaper change for 65 years? Is that how your business was built? I can tell you don't like admitting you are wrong.
He went to claim that this substitution is the same as someone asking to get 2 eggs for free. Every time I tried to talk, he just deflected with something completely different to try and throw me off. It was like talking to a brick wall. I worked in the service industry, I understand some customers are going to be mean and want more for less, I've dealt with them. I was respectful when bringing up my concern by the way.
He went on to say that there are costs associated with a simple substitution. According to him, I ordered dressing when I didn't. Mind you, I didn't even get the coffee with the special I ordered! You already save money from not having someone spend the time to cook the potatoes in oil, seasoning, etc. I got a few pieces of lettuce and two slices of tomatoes. You also saved money from forgetting the coffee!
Word of advice to that front desk guy: Maybe take a break, and think about what made the business successful 65 years ago instead of just using it as a way to say you're right. It is LESS work and money to grab some raw veggies Instead of cooking potatoes.
Thanks to the chefs for making the good food though, and the guy that walked by to offer coffee to my parents is a great guy. The waitress should have at least just mentioned the massive upcharge when I wanted that cheaper substitution. I should have taken a picture. I respectfully brought up a valid concern and I get talked to as if I've never ordered food in NYC before. It takes a lot to get me to write a negative review, and you did it. Congrats. Here's to another 65 years.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Anthony Giordano
Love this place. Everything about Jahn’s is soothing, and it’s a total happy place. Great food, and amazing ice cream. Love the decor and the fact that it’s always there for you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K VC
Located on busy 37th Ave. We walked by Jahn’s one time and got reminded that morning so we went. There was a parade so cross streets were blocked and finding parking was more difficult. Meter or residential parking spaces around. Not far from Roosevelt Ave/Jackson Hts/74th St station hub.
Loved the ambiance - like an old fashioned ice cream parlor/diner with the stained glass lampshades and dark wood/maroon upholstery. Narrow and long space up front, more tables in the back. Was full when we went but glad wait wasn’t too long.
3 of the waitstaff asked to take our order, but the one who actually took it became assigned to us- was patient and kept returning to check on us. Our coffee was refilled a few times.
Thought prices were ok on the menu but noted later of $1 more for egg dishes (i really should check the bill while there in case have questions). I did see a note at the cashier stating a $0.50 surcharge due to the egg shortage but this was when I was already paying.
Large menu - breakfast served all day, to lunch/dinner options. Got a corned beef from the egg sandwich section. Portion was ok for me, corned beef a bit dry so coleslaw and pickle helped, fried egg overwell (wasn’t asked how I wanted it). An order of Chocolate chip pancakes was big. Regular buttermilk pancakes can be picked as a side, instead of toast and hash potatoes. 3-egg Omelets - quite a few to choose from. German one had the hash potatoes already in it so can opt for pancakes.
Was looking forward to some ice cream but disappointed when I learned the hot fruit toppings were not real fruits. Maybe will still order next time just to try. Ice cream menu needs more details. Had to ask what each section was about: Tummy Tickler =1 scoop, Double Double =2 , Large Tummy Tickler= 3-5 ; Banana split =2 , Royale =3 (so shareable!). Had “names/titles” but no specific description of what’s in each one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Danny Marchione
The burger was over cooked they said it was 12 oz it was smaller than the bun - the turkey club was cut thick - the server didn’t come back to the table until he came to pick up The dish never asked if we wanted anything else - we stopped to pick up Chinese food on the way home - never going back- shouldn’t have left a tip
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
John O'Neill
Classic old diner. They make a great grilled cheese and provide unlimited coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sahil kapoor
Pecan pancakes were to die for a really really amazing pancakes perfectly cook Cali grilled chicken wrap was OK at best and penne. Vodka pasta was also OK. Not too impressed. Fries were good, but I would really go here for the pancakes.
Food: 3
Odalis Vilchis
My parents and myself are regulars there. Anyone else complaining are just passing by consumers. Services is amazing no complaints! The staff are attentive, kind and humble people. I love love their Omelet and waffles 🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brett Romberg
Great old-fashioned diner with great food and even better sundaes
Had a lovely date with my girlfriend, just a clam experience, would come here again since they do care about having great service, very kind and lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Frank
Been going there for years since I was a kid.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jerry zavala
Food is good but sometimes service is really bad
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Bradley Popkin
The food and service here is great. Such a nice old school diner and atmosphere. Happy to dine local and in a community staple in my area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luchia
It's a typical diner and the food is alright. The atmosphere is the traditional diner atmosphere. The food was nothing special.
classic american diner spot in jackson heights/roosevelt avenue area. expansive menu with plenty of options for all tastes and it all sounds so nice that you will probably get stuck on what to order.
we ordered a chicken parm sandwich, which came with fries and a chicken noodle soup and was one of the daily specials. also went for the big jahns special breakfast which comes with everything you'd want at brunch - eggs, bacon, sausage, and pancakes. jahns also has a huge ice cream selection and we got one strawberry malted and one vanilla milkshake.
everything was really tasty and reasonably priced with great service - definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect place for couples
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I genuinely try and see things from other people's perspectives, but this was really sad to experience.
Make sure to only order what's specifically on the menu. ANY change to a menu item results in a pretty big upcharge. The food was good, all I asked for was a change from potatoes to a salad, which was a few pieces of lettuce with two slices of tomatoes. No dressing.
I understand that if you ask for anything extra or substitute certain items for others, it would result in an upcharge. Apparently the guy in the front was proud to say this place has been open for 65 years. Good for you, but you can't upcharge someone $4+ when I substituted potatoes for that. 65 years shouldn't even be a justification for that. Did you just upcharge everyone for a cheaper change for 65 years? Is that how your business was built? I can tell you don't like admitting you are wrong.
He went to claim that this substitution is the same as someone asking to get 2 eggs for free. Every time I tried to talk, he just deflected with something completely different to try and throw me off. It was like talking to a brick wall. I worked in the service industry, I understand some customers are going to be mean and want more for less, I've dealt with them. I was respectful when bringing up my concern by the way.
He went on to say that there are costs associated with a simple substitution. According to him, I ordered dressing when I didn't. Mind you, I didn't even get the coffee with the special I ordered! You already save money from not having someone spend the time to cook the potatoes in oil, seasoning, etc. I got a few pieces of lettuce and two slices of tomatoes. You also saved money from forgetting the coffee!
Word of advice to that front desk guy: Maybe take a break, and think about what made the business successful 65 years ago instead of just using it as a way to say you're right. It is LESS work and money to grab some raw veggies Instead of cooking potatoes.
Thanks to the chefs for making the good food though, and the guy that walked by to offer coffee to my parents is a great guy. The waitress should have at least just mentioned the massive upcharge when I wanted that cheaper substitution. I should have taken a picture. I respectfully brought up a valid concern and I get talked to as if I've never ordered food in NYC before. It takes a lot to get me to write a negative review, and you did it. Congrats. Here's to another 65 years.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Love this place. Everything about Jahn’s is soothing, and it’s a total happy place. Great food, and amazing ice cream. Love the decor and the fact that it’s always there for you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Located on busy 37th Ave. We walked by Jahn’s one time and got reminded that morning so we went. There was a parade so cross streets were blocked and finding parking was more difficult. Meter or residential parking spaces around. Not far from Roosevelt Ave/Jackson Hts/74th St station hub.
Loved the ambiance - like an old fashioned ice cream parlor/diner with the stained glass lampshades and dark wood/maroon upholstery. Narrow and long space up front, more tables in the back. Was full when we went but glad wait wasn’t too long.
3 of the waitstaff asked to take our order, but the one who actually took it became assigned to us- was patient and kept returning to check on us. Our coffee was refilled a few times.
Thought prices were ok on the menu but noted later of $1 more for egg dishes (i really should check the bill while there in case have questions). I did see a note at the cashier stating a $0.50 surcharge due to the egg shortage but this was when I was already paying.
Large menu - breakfast served all day,
to lunch/dinner options. Got a corned beef from the egg sandwich section. Portion was ok for me, corned beef a bit dry so coleslaw and pickle helped, fried egg overwell (wasn’t asked how I wanted it).
An order of Chocolate chip pancakes was big. Regular buttermilk pancakes can be picked as a side, instead of toast and hash potatoes.
3-egg Omelets - quite a few to choose from. German one had the hash potatoes already in it so can opt for pancakes.
Was looking forward to some ice cream but disappointed when I learned the hot fruit toppings were not real fruits. Maybe will still order next time just to try.
Ice cream menu needs more details. Had to ask what each section was about: Tummy Tickler =1 scoop, Double Double =2 , Large Tummy Tickler= 3-5 ; Banana split =2 , Royale =3 (so shareable!).
Had “names/titles” but no specific description of what’s in each one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The burger was over cooked they said it was 12 oz it was smaller than the bun - the turkey club was cut thick - the server didn’t come back to the table until he came to pick up
The dish never asked if we wanted anything else - we stopped to pick up Chinese food on the way home - never going back- shouldn’t have left a tip
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Classic old diner. They make a great grilled cheese and provide unlimited coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pecan pancakes were to die for a really really amazing pancakes perfectly cook Cali grilled chicken wrap was OK at best and penne. Vodka pasta was also OK. Not too impressed. Fries were good, but I would really go here for the pancakes.
Food: 3
My parents and myself are regulars there. Anyone else complaining are just passing by consumers.
Services is amazing no complaints! The staff are attentive, kind and humble people. I love love their Omelet and waffles 🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great old-fashioned diner with great food and even better sundaes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Had a lovely date with my girlfriend, just a clam experience, would come here again since they do care about having great service, very kind and lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been going there for years since I was a kid.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is good but sometimes service is really bad
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food and service here is great. Such a nice old school diner and atmosphere. Happy to dine local and in a community staple in my area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a typical diner and the food is alright. The atmosphere is the traditional diner atmosphere.
The food was nothing special.
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