Johnny Angel's Diner 3546 Saint Johns Bluff Road South, Jacksonville, FL 32224

"Loved the atmosphere. Reminded me of Grease. The pin up vibe. Dad recommended as his favor place to have breakfast and the experience did not disappoint."

"I’ve heard nothing but good things about this place from some Jacksonville foodie groups I follow on Facebook, so I thought I’d finally give them a try! My boyfriend and I live in Japan now but were visiting Jacksonville for winter vacation. My boyfriend was REALLY craving a malt shake (not a thing in Japan, and I’ve never tried one, so why not). This seems to be the only place in town that serves malt shakes (there’s smaller joints where you can add malt to a shake for an additional cost, but we wanted the real deal). My boyfriend and I called ahead to see if takeout orders were allowed (we had a super busy day ahead!) and they said yes! My boyfriend said the woman on the phone was very nice, too! Once we got into the restaurant, it was lively, busy, and all the customers and workers seemed genuinely happy to be there! (It’s hard to find both those qualities at restaurants nowadays!) We walked in, and before we could get a word out, the owner swooped in and asked how he could help. I’ve heard online that the owner is fully involved in the restaurant, which is also unheard of at most places! He immediately got us some menus and we were able to put in our orders for 2 malt shakes. While we were waiting, I asked the owner if I could use the restroom and he politely directed me. While I was in there, he offered an empty booth for my boyfriend to sit and wait for the orders, and even offered him some complimentary coffee!! It might seem crazy that I’m writing such a lengthy review for 2 malt shakes to-go, but the customer service we received in those quick 10 minutes was unmatched! This guy really cares for his customers! When the malts came out, they were HUGE! The two of us could’ve definitely split one! You’ll definitely get your money’s worth with these malts!! Such sweet, creamy goodness and the perfect consistency. My only regret is that we didn’t have the time to have a sit down experience, but best believe we will the next time we’re visiting Jax! I’d also love to see extended hours, because this would be such a cute place for dinner or date night or even late night after the bars. But it seems like they’re going fine and staying busy enough as-is :)"

"I’m feeling like a rock-star this morning. When you walk and see the life-size Elvis Presley in the entrance, you know right away this place is going to be fun and nostalgic. Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Betty Boop, and even Barney Fife are everywhere ! What a hoot. The biscuits and gravey were delicious, eggs perfectly over-medium, and even the tators were cooked the way I requested. You can tell immediately the staff is happy by their jovial nature and by the line cooks smile. During my meal, I heard two compliments shouted to the staff behind the line as their guests left the Diner! And yes, this one is off the beaten path a bit but definitely affordable! When in JAX you gotta get to Johnny Angel’s Diner! See you next time Kiddos!"

"Why didn't anyone tell me about this place sooner?! First off, I'm a sucker for diners. I love em. They are just the quintessential dive for good American food. And Johnny Angel's does not disappoint. Quite the opposite: I was pleasantly surprised by how great it was! I love Philly Cheesesteaks and will order one any chance I get. I will judge your fine establishment on the quality of your cheesesteak. JA's has a Philly omelets, a Philly melt and JA's Classic Philly Flat Steak which is what I ordered (no mayo, no peppers, add mushrooms and bacon!) with Cajun fries. Ho. Lee. Cow! This sandwich was amazing. The sirloin steak was perfect and all cooked it had a smokey, meaty sovoriness that I can't swear I've ever experienced before. Grilled and pressed it was a perfect sandwich and big enough to fill me up! HIGHLY recommended! The wife had The King: a Reuben that was incredibly delicious (even for not-likin'-Reubens me!) And she could only finish half the sandwich. Also highly recommended! We made our 'starter' the Biscuit and gravy side. While the Biscuit was good, the sausage gravy was deep, smokey, savory heaven. Give that a shot if you love your tongue! Also, we stapled the chili and immediately understood why it's so highly rated! So good! Topped it off with a (real!) strawberry cheesecake shake and that pretty much did us in. Sooooo good!! The owner, Salem, came over and spoke with us and checked up on us and recommended things and was just all-around cool. And the wait staff were so nice, friendly, quick and fun to be around. Even the busboy was cool and was quick to clear a dirty plate or being us to-go boxes! Listen, do yourself a favor and check out Johnny Angel's it's a great little place to relax and eat and experience. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, cheat day, snacky...you'll find something here to make your stomach love you. Trust me!"

"Alexis (our waitress) and other staff promptly greeted us and showed us to our table. The La Bomba and egg white omelettes that we ordered were awesome!!! The side order of bacon was over cooked. This is an amazing place to eat. We shall definitely return."