Dexter D.
Yelp
We were here for breakfast a few years ago. As I remember it, a friendly and boisterous place. Employees and guests alike enjoying conversation and breakfast.
On this trip, both indoor and outdoor seating were offered. We opted not to sit outside because I was afraid that the movement of the sun would soon be lighting up the outside tables making them unbearably hot.
We stepped in and were asked how many. We indicated two. The host took us to a two-top booth even though several four-tops were available. We were handed menus and set-ups were put down. Our drink order was taken and we both opted for ice water.
Once the ice water was set down. We were left to ponder the menu. After a few minutes, the host came back and set down two cups of coffee. We told him that we hadn't offered coffee and he nodded and put down coasters. I told him again that we didn't want coffee and he heard me the third time and took them away. It was interesting because he also had two glasses of ice water in his hands.
Our server came and took our order. She was quite friendly and cheerful. We chatted for a minute and then placed our orders. When our food came, she put mine in front of my companion but no big deal, we switched before the second platter hit the table. She asked if we needed anything else. Ketchup, Tabasco and Jelly were already on the table so we were good.
About midway, she came by and checked in with us and also took my water glass to refill. Service was quick and efficient.
What did we have?
Ham and Eggs, Over Easy and Two Pancakes - 4 - Tasty ham; perfect eggs; fluffy pancakes.
Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy, Eggs, Over Easy, Country Potatoes and Wheat Toast - 4 - Steak was tender; plenty of gravy; eggs were perfect; toast was a bit "soggy". I expect Country Potatoes to be flavorful with some spices, onions, maybe bell peppers. These potatoes were sliced and probably baked without benefit of olive oil or seasoning, not even salt. Ketchup was a major improvement.
We observed two issues that will cause us NOT to return to Jim's. One, our server, nice as she was, wore a mask that kept sliding off of her nose. And when she stood to talk with us, she took her mask all the way down. With the current uptick in COVID cases, we only want to support businesses that are working to take excellent care of their guests. The second observation was something that my companion saw that I was not aware of until after we left the restaurant. She said that when the Host turned to get menus for us, he spit something into the garbage can. That would be a no-go for me. Had I seen that, I would have walked out, COVID or not.
