Jim Denny's American Diner

I’ve been here a few times for the amazing solid diner food. Imagine your favorite old school joint that serves burgers, fries, hot dogs… but gourmet with great service and rad vibe… Jim Dennys got it. When I went today I asked Chef N’Gina what I should get as I sat at indoors at the counter: shrimp and grits. So what did I order for lunch? A burger with onion rings… and shrimp and grits to go. My to go food was my dinner but man… I needed to try it. As a kid I found my love for Southern/Cajun/Creole cuisine at the unauthentic Cheesecake Factory with their jambalaya. Hooked as a high schooler in the 90’s! Over the decades I searched out good Cajun cuisine… hits and misses but then I finally found myself in New Orleans last spring… heaven! So back to today.. just a few hours ago… and an empty container of bliss. Shrimp & Grits in caps… perfect flavor… texture… man. Imma need to drive out every Thursday just to get some! So damn good it made my heart fly and my soul dance.

If you're looking for a classic dive with amazing food, this is your spot. Their burgers, sprouts, rings, fries, dogs...they're all amazing. The service is authentic and fantastic. Come prepared to sit outside or grab a barstool. AND, come prepared for fantastic flavor.

Authentic woman-owned diner in downtown Sacramento. Delicious food. Friendly service.

This iconic hamburger joint didn’t disappoint, the All American burger is a classic double smash burger that is and loaded with flavor. Onion rings are tasty and fresh made not frozen. Sitting at the counter was friendly and felt like a stepping back in time. Outdoor seating is available and they are now open on the weekend. If you love burgers you got to give them a try!

??? I ASKED THE PUBLIC / IF THEY CLOSED...THEY DID CONFIRM / THAT THEY DID CLOSE... I WITNESSED THEIR BURGER ON THE EVENING NEWS...THEY ARE CLOSING AFTER 85 YEARS / JANUARY 26, 2020...WE VERY MUCH WOULD LIKE TO VISIT THEIR ESTABLISHMENT...THE THICKNESS OF THE BEEF WAS AWESOME ON THE BURGER...THEY SAID THEY JUST CAN'T COMPETE ANYMORE...TRIVIA: ANOTHER ICON CLOSING...HOPEFULLY CUSTOMERS CAN CHANGE THEIR MINDS...MAJOR TRIVIA: THE MENU LOOKS FANTASTIC...BREAKFAST & LUNCH...MY TRIVIA: I AM GOING TO ORDER THE ONE POUND BURGER / ITS FOUR QUARTER LB. PATTIES / EXTRA $. CHEESE & BACON / PLUS BBQ SAUCE...ALSO A STRAWBERRY SHAKE SOUNDS GREAT...MAJOR TRIVIA: ON 1/24/2020 / WE DID HAVE THE PLEASURE / OF VISITING THEIR ESTABLISHMENT...THE PORTIONS WERE ENORMOUS...THE OMELET'S / PANCAKES / MY ONE POUND MEGA BURGER / NO BACON...& HER ORTEGA BURGER...FAMILY RUN / REALLY NICE TO MEET THEM...WE TOTALLY ENJOYED YOUR BURGER'S AND YOUR COMPANY / AS YOU TOLD EVERYBODY YOUR STORIES / FROM OVER THE YEARS...GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE... ITS SAD THAT SUNDAY WILL BE THE LAST DAY...DANG / I REALLY WANTED TO TRY OTHER MENU ITEMS...MY TRIVIA: I WOULD ORDER THE HOME RUN BURGER / NEXT TIME...FOUR QUARTER POUND PATTIE'S / FOUR SLICES OF CHEESE / EIGHT BACON SLICES / LETTUCE / TOMATO / PICKLE...

seriously one of the best burgers I have ever had

I am so sorry you are getting ignored by your Sac City LE and officals. You did a great job with your words explaining what so many people are experiencing with the "campers" in the interview. We will be coming by to support your business when we come to Sacramento.

Cool little place! Just happened to spot it when heading to do some volunteer work at park few blocks away. Snuck off to get a bite and was not disappointed! Can only speak of the chicken sandwich at this time since this was my first encounter. Let's just say it was good enough that it will make me go out of my way next time to try some other items on their menu!