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Jay's Diner

Diner and Breakfast Spot$$$$
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    Tom T.
    "The gyro breakfast is awesome!"(2 Tips)
    Heather
    "Always compliments on our friendly servers and tasty clam chowder :)"(3 Tips)
    Jeannie S.
    "Good service nice and clean!! Friendly and great food!!"(5 Tips)
    Tom O.
    "The omelettes are fantastic!"(3 Tips)
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  • Tom T.heart icon on user image
    Tom TranquillMarch 14, 2015
    The gyro breakfast is awesome! !!:-) The service here is great my waitress Nancy is friendly she's in the pic and the best to put up with tge likes of me at this hour lol
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  • HLDG
    HLDGMay 2, 2016
    Best hot turkey sandwich around. Very decent breakfasts. Strange lack of prepared buffalo sauce for a Rochester diner (though they have plain ol' Frank's available). Cute retro theme. Open 24/7.
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  • Susan B.heart icon on user image
    Susan BurkeJuly 30, 2014
    I have been coming here since 1982 when I attended RIT...always the same...friendly 24/7 and good food. Jays will always symbolize this area for me...
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  • John
    JohnAugust 8, 2012
    My waitress Carla is the best of the best! I love the people that I see there each week and their oatmeal is the best ever! A great place and a Rock City hotspot!
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  • William B.heart icon on user image
    William BrownAugust 1, 2017
    I had 2 poached eggs on the Corned Beef Hash withe Home Fries and toast. 6ummy!
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  • Eric B.
    Eric BreeseApril 8, 2013
    Really great service, and they typically remember you if you return. Ask for Deb!
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  • Matt B.
    Matt BrittMay 18, 2013
    Cozy little place, large selection, and good food. The sampler app tray is generous and really good.
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  • Tim W.
    Tim WNovember 29, 2014
    Ham and cheese omelet with sausage patties. Delicious!
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  • Benjamin P.
    Benjamin PhelpsSeptember 3, 2013
    Order the "Kamba Melt," a Tuna Melt between two slices of French Toast, with a side of Cheese Fries.
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  • Brent L.
    Brent LovelessJune 12, 2012
    I have never had such good food for an amazing price. This makes my top ten eats of roc city.
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  • Luann W.
    Luann WadenJanuary 18, 2012
    i've been going there since the 1960's although not as much as i once did. it is still the best diner in the city.
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  • Sydneyheart icon on user image
    SydneySeptember 14, 2015
    Make sure you bring cash so you can check in on yelp for 10% off !
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  • Lizz d.heart icon on user image
    Lizz d.May 23, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The food is phenomenal and the containers for sugar/half&half have fun facts on them! It's awesome.
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  • Brandon W.heart icon on user image
    Brandon WeisApril 23, 2015
    Clam chowder is awesome. Also their breakfast items :D
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  • Nicole M.heart icon on user image
    Nicole MatthewsJune 22, 2012
    Service is a tad slow but the staff is amazing! Well with the wait, it means your meal is fresh!
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  • Leanna R.
    Leanna RabarskyMarch 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Dawn is one of the best sonis bill!!!!! I love them so leave a nice tip!!!!!
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  • BreAnn M.heart icon on user image
    BreAnn MarieMarch 26, 2018
    Went for Valentine’s Day and their menu was special for that night. Food was okay.
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  • Alex F.heart icon on user image
    Alex FoldvariJanuary 17, 2014
    Great for what you're hungry for, open 24 hours
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  • Jeannie S.heart icon on user image
    Jeannie SecorMarch 29, 2013
    Good service nice and clean!! Friendly and great food!!
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  • Terry P.heart icon on user image
    Terry PassafiumeMay 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The food is Awesome I'm old school so I love the 50's
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  • Joanna E.
    Joanna EbertsFebruary 17, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Ask for Deb. Shes the best and makes killer milkshakes. :)
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  • Anthony S.
    Anthony SammarcoDecember 5, 2010
    great atmosphere for college students. low prices and decent food. go for the authentic French toast.
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  • Tom O.heart icon on user image
    Tom OwensDecember 7, 2014
    The omelettes are fantastic!
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  • Thomas M.
    Thomas MyersApril 9, 2021
    Been here 10+ times
    Love their breakfast sandwich!
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  • Richard L.
    Richard LouretteOctober 13, 2013
    Added gyro meat to my breakfast order. Delicious!
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  • Greg T.heart icon on user image
    Greg TaggartJune 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Decent food for a decent price. Great after a long night out and about.
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  • Craig W.
    Craig WoodwardOctober 8, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The older waitress at the front bar is the bees knees. If you're party is 3 or less just go in & sit at the bar.
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  • Heather
    HeatherApril 2, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    I work here! Always compliments on our friendly servers and tasty clam chowder :)
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  • Josh S.heart icon on user image
    Josh SwansonJune 19, 2015
    Good diner, plates are good
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  • Adam E.heart icon on user image
    Adam EdwardsMarch 28, 2014
    Bring your college ID and pay in cash to save 10%!
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  • Chad T.
    Chad TrateMay 14, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Maybe the staff shouldn't check in so the patrons who frequent this excellent establishment can attain mayordom
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  • Ivvy ♍ P.
    Ivvy ♍ PanOctober 9, 2011
    The best staff around. The service is beyond awesome.
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  • AllAccess.US
    AllAccess.USDecember 13, 2013
    We love Jay's diner at All Access
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  • Danielle S.
    Danielle SteffenhagenApril 29, 2012
    The chicken wing dings are awesome!
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  • Mark C.
    Mark CohenDecember 29, 2013
    Great Gyro Omelette
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  • Missy S.
    Missy SharrowFebruary 15, 2022
    Been here 5+ times
    Don’t bother asking for crispy home fries or crisp bacon. Two strikes guys. At least the bacon wasn’t raw like the last time.
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  • Ali A.heart icon on user image
    Ali AliNovember 5, 2012
    Gyro breakfast is awesome.
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  • Dan H.
    Dan HainesAugust 4, 2013
    Deb S leads the service industry in attitude and positivity! My order was wrong and she told me that I was incorrect, argued with me, and had a pissy way of asking what I wanted instead. No thanks...
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  • Billy T.heart icon on user image
    Billy The GreekJuly 17, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Authentic milkshakes!
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  • Samantha R.heart icon on user image
    Samantha RobinsonJune 3, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The best cheesecake ever!
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  • Robert
    RobertFebruary 1, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Best coffee in Rochester.
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  • Stephen G.
    Stephen GibsonOctober 16, 2010
    onion rings are bangin'!
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    Upvoted Dec 31, 2024
  • Jackie S.
    Jackie SmithAugust 4, 2011
    This is our 2nd time here very good!
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  • Anthony D.
    Anthony DePuyAugust 21, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Gotta get a sloppy plate! Yum yum right guys!?
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  • Cori H.
    Cori HApril 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The clam chowder is amazing!
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  • Curtis H.
    Curtis HessMarch 2, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesome fried chicken
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  • Shelly J.
    Shelly JohnsonMarch 2, 2013
    We have a group of 40 that called two days ahead and the waitress were very rude. Not a fun experience. Won't be back.
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  • Michelle A.
    Michelle AshbyApril 23, 2011
    The most tasteless breakfast I've ever had. Give me Jines any day
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  • Ziyan Z.
    Ziyan ZhouApril 1, 2010
    Students who pay cash get 10% off.
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  • Dan D.
    Dan DeFelippiJune 8, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Lots of tasty pies.
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