I was excited to get to Jojo’s Diner in Omaha, Nebraska. My first diner in months, but also my first diner in Nebraska. Living on the west coast, it feels as if diners are fleeting moments, but I try to get to them when I can. We hit up Jojo’s Diner on the way out. I wasn’t terribly hungry, but I still wanted to get to a diner.
There are three locations, and we opted for the location on Military Avenue because it was on our way to the airport.
Jojo’s Diner Atmosphere: A
The outside of Jojo’s Diner doesn’t scream diner. It’s located on a main street and is walkable, but it’s not a standalone building like you imagine most diners are. Is that bad? No.
When you walk into Jojo’s Diner, it looks like everything you imagine in a diner. There are brightly colored walls, retro tables, and booths. Plus, you can sit at the counter and watch them make meals. I always love an open layout where I can watch them cook.
Coffee: X
I didn’t have coffee this time around since I didn’t want to be on the wrong time zone.
Jojo’s Diner Food: B
Jojo’s Diner’s menu has almost anything you want in a diner. It’s not a huge menu like some of the East Coast options, but there are plenty of good diner foods. A few Jojo’s Diner menu options that caught my eye:
- Midwest’s best: country-fried steak, hashbrowns, two eggs your way, and gravy.
- Chix Parm: house marinara, crispy chicken, provolone, and pesto.
- Cajun Chicken and Bacon Pasta: sautéed black chicken, sausage, Parmesan, peppers, and onions, cream, and chives.
- Brussels Sprouts Small Plate: honeyed balsamic and candied almonds.
You can see the full Jojo’s Diner menu here.
I decided on the avocado toast and a salad. I was surprised when it had ranch dressing. I’m not a huge ranch fan, so it wasn’t my favorite salad. It had fried chicken, strawberries, lettuce, and coconut shreds (interesting). The salad was fresh.
The Avocado Toast was tasty. I’ve never had avocado toast at a diner before and why I gravitated towards it. It tasted good, and I was a big fan. I would definitely order it again.
Jojo’s Diner Service: B
The Service was ok. I was kind of disappointed that we arrived there and it took a bit for anyone to even acknowledge we were there (and they weren’t busy). Once they did, our food was ready fast, so I can’t complain about that.
Cost: $
I am used to California prices, so the fact that I could walk with a salad and toast for $14 was a good deal to me. Most meals are around $10, which is how diners should be.
Jojo’s Diner Conclusion/Would I Come Back?
I enjoyed my food at Jojo’s Diner, and I would probably come back. Was it my favorite diner ever? No, but it was a good stop.
Atmosphere: A
Coffee: X
Food: B
Service: B
Cost: $7-$15
Overall: B
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