Anyone leaving less than *at least* 4 stars needs to get a reality check. Jack and Benny’s is what it is - and I love her for that My husband and I go to this diner once a week and have been going here once a week for years, now. Sure, maybe the diner doesn’t have extra income to spruce up the front room, but I love the front room. The owners have beautiful plants there that are well-taken care of and they have vintage artwork specific to Ohio football covering the walls. I love the old diner feel of this place and let me say that we have NEVER been harassed about leaving a tip - but also, leave a tip, people. It’s 2024 and we should know better by now. English is not the owner’s first language, so it may be good for patrons to know and understand a few things about how this diner functions: 1) if you want time to spend at the diner, come before 10 am (ESPECIALLY on a weekend) or come on a weekday (better yet, come before 10 am ON a weekday). This place does get busy! It isn’t a coffee shop where you can sprawl out on your laptop - keep it moving! 2) yes they do not accept cash anymore and honestly, get over it. This place took covid VERY seriously (as they should!) and stopped taking cash payments back then and never went back. It truly isn’t that big of a deal - you can pay using apple pay or google pay and everyone has a phone. 3) SERVICE IS GOOD!!! Honestly! Except sometimes people are nasty and yeah! Ive seen the servers give what they get! Lol! Some places you can be a dick to the staff and they will still be courteous - not here! That doesn’t make the service bad, it just means they won’t tolerate your nonsense. Also: they DO refill your drinks!! I have never had to ask for a coffee refill, they always just do it. 4) The food is good and they did up their prices, but you get what you pay for (in a good way!). For my husband and I to get 2 entrees and 2 coffees, it’s usually about 32 for the two of us which really isn’t bad. I normally get the veggie breakfast wrap which is a more expensive item on the menu (and quite good ). 5) I dont know what people are talking about when they say they have to wait for their check?? Sometimes it can be on the slower side, depending on how busy they are, but yeah if you’re in a hurry, don’t come here! Finally, I will say that if you are looking to support a women-run, family-owned, small local business, this is the place. If you have time, talk to your server. Ask them about their travels or how they are doing today. Don’t be a disgruntled customer looking for posh service - be a human connecting with other humans. We love you, Jack & Benny’s! Thank you for everything!

This place is one of my favourite local diners around campus. It’s great, simple, Ma and Pa diner food that’s portioned solidly for what you pay. It can get busy during the weekends, but the wait is always worth it. Plus they have coffee and water for you in the lobby while you wait during these peak hours. Omelettes and daily speciality pancakes are always good choices. The staff is friendly and nice, and they never let my coffee cup run dry!

First time in. Food was great. Loved the old diner feel. Worth it for sure.

A classic American diner experience with great breakfast! Portions are great for the price. Service is fast. It can get pretty busy at peak times, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. This will be one of my new go-to spots for breakfast on the weekend.

Been coming since I was a kid and it’s been amazing every time. Best breakfast in the city by far. The service is great and the atmosphere is as well. Jack and Benny’s a Columbus institution, they’ll always be my favorite.

I’m no fan of OSU at all in fact we were in town for the PSU wrestling match where we stomped OSU. But the food at this place was amazing it’s a dirty grease pit for sure. But the service was fast the food was hot and delicious. The price was more than reasonable and did I mention the food was amazing. Highly recommend having breakfast here if you’re in town!

Fresh squeezed orange juice! Real fruit pancakes baked in! I love going here, great prices and great breakfast. The buster Douglas is perfect with the gravy on the side and coupled with a blueberry and apple pancake cover with butter and honey. The fresh made orange juice is the icing on this wonderful place. Service is fast and great in this old style dinner setting. I will be coming again and again. Ill get food pictures next time, haha, so good I forgot to. I came back a few days later and got the same thing: James Buster Douglas with extra egg and bacon with a blueberry and apple pancake! Soo good! Thank you to the owner and manager for this nice place. The redone menu looks clean and nice!

REAL ORANGE JUICE! It was amazing. We ordered orange juice with our meals, no biggie. But when they arrived they looked funny to us. The color was off. Well it was because it was FRESH SQUEEZED! Amazing ! The food was also very good. My wife enjoyed the breakfast burrito, it was quite large. I had one of their specials, it was great. The food arrived quickly and hot.