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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 283 reviews

What Russell G likes about John Elaines:
The coveted run-down-but-safe feeling is something a place earns, not creates. Love the feeling of the place. The food is cooked PROPERLY!!! 1. My toast actually had butter and was still warm. 2. The French toast recipe is delicious. Thin white bread, perfectly soaked and grilled, wonderful balance of butter, cinnamon, vanilla and powdered sugar on top. 3. Eggs over easy were completely cooked on the outside, unbroke... View all feedback. What Sharon S doesn't like about John Elaines:
Service was terrible and food was bland. Table wasn’t clean. Once we moved the napkin dispenser and other condiments, you could see they never clean fully clean the tables. . The table had a ring of dirt under the napkin dispenser. The cups they served water in made the water look brown, where I wasn’t sure at first if the cup was dirty or if the water was actually brown. Very disappointing and we will not be returni... View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Russell
08.11.2023 - 07:32

The coveted run-down-but-safe feeling is something a place earns, not creates. Love the feeling of the place. The food is cooked PROPERLY!!! 1. My toast actuall...

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Patrick
08.11.2023 - 07:32

I absolutely adore small family-owned restaurants. They serve our community one customer at a time. I have to commend the owners for their hard work. The restau...

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Corey
08.11.2023 - 07:32

I took my two children, ages 5 and 1, to this restaurant and found the staff to be friendly, accommodating, and helpful. The food was excellent, with my 5-year-...

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Rocco
08.11.2023 - 07:32

The best food in the area can be found at John and Elaine's, a hidden gem. The service is friendly and efficient, the atmosphere is cozy, and the restaurant is...

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Addie
08.11.2023 - 07:32

Their blueberry pancakes are to die for. I love their hot pastrami. The meat is tender and juicy just like my mother taught me to make. Portions are generous. I...

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John and Elaine's restaurant received mixed reviews. While some customers were disappointed with the cleanliness and service, others raved about the cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and delicious food such as the pastrami Reuben sandwich and blueberry pancakes. The small family-owned establishment only accepts cash, and prices may vary slightly from what is advertised online. Overall, the general consensus was positive, with many customers praising John and Elaine's as a hidden gem in the area for a great dining experience with friendly service and excellent food.

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