On the hunt for yet another new breakfast spot, the family
and I decided to give JT’s a try—it is in the former location of Just
Judy’s. It is a similar menu and while
the interior has been somewhat redecorated, it is not too different. The kids are fans of breakfast in general
(particularly French toast) so it is a meal that is easy to get everyone to
agree on. They also have a wide-ranging
menu including lunch items, so if you go in the late morning you can go either
way (as we did).
I had my standard breakfast (which here is appropriately
called “Mom’s Breakfast”)—2 eggs over easy, bacon, toast and I again decided to
try their version of the hash brown casserole ($5.49 + $2.95 for the
casserole). The eggs were pretty good
(one was a little overdone) and the bacon was decent--crisp on the edge and a
good flavor. The toast was cut really
thick and had little butter on it, so it wasn’t my favorite. The most disappointing thing was the hash
brown casserole though. I think I am going to have to give up on ordering this
and just get my in-laws’ recipe and make it myself. This was literally a scoop of what tasted
primarily of soft, shredded potatoes and more cream soup (similar to Steer In,
although these had no texture really at all).
I wasn’t a fan, especially for an extra $3. The other breakfast food is straightforward
though and satisfies the craving. Next time I would get some other potatoes and
try a biscuit or something else for my bread.
Hubby was pretty pleased with the burger he ordered. He wished it was done a little less (story of
our lives) because it was pretty medium well, but he thought it was still
decently tender and the toppings (bacon, cheese and onion) were all fresh and
exactly what he wanted. The bun was
soft, but toasted and wasn’t too big or too dense. Basically, a good burger. The fries were standard, nothing to even
discuss (you can get the gist by just looking at the picture).
The kids, as always, enjoyed their French toast and bacon
($5.95). Our server was very nice
although the service slowed a bit toward the end of the meal. It isn’t a fancy place, and it is open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner, although I am not sure if I would venture beyond
breakfast and lunch.
JT’s Grille
& Bar
2210 East 54th
Street
Indy 46220
317/253-3300
They charged you extra for the hashbrown casserole? Normally it is part of the meal--you get your choice of the potatoes or casserole. We've been several times and sometimes the casserole is good and sometimes just okay, which makes me think they make it fresh. But I wouldn't pay extra for it.
ReplyDeleteJTs is quick, cheap, and still close to the broadripple area. Although, the Deli is just down the street and IMO, is much better
'All tenderloins, all the time' recently posted a review and it is one of the better looking tenderloins I've seen in a while - I'm eager to return. I shared it with my Dad (turning 69 in a week) and he got a kick out of it... I guess he ate countless meals / cups of coffee in that building when it was a WaffleHouse. http://breadedtenderloin.wordpress.com/2012/11/02/jts-grille-indianapolis/
ReplyDeleteThe foods are very sumptuous and appetizing, I wan to go and eat at JT's Grille & Bar.
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