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A quick and happy declaration: I really love diners, their food, their atmosphere, their very American tradition. There’s a way of defining a diner that requires that it be a freestanding establishment, but to me, Jessica’s Family Restaurant at 140 West Main Street is a diner.
It’s a good one, too: there’s a reason that Jessica’s is a popular spot in Whitewater.
The menu offers breakfast all day – essential for a diner – and among the large number of selections one finds those for breakfast, cold or hot sandwiches, dinner, Italian cuisine, and several salads. One hears that a large menu is a risky one, but it can be done well, and it’s part of a family restaurant or diner’s offering.
One doesn’t have to be born here to love this food, this atmosphere, this presentation. There’s part of me that thinks this style is naturally appealing and friendly.
I’d recommend the skillets, any of them, at any time of day. Coffee, orange juice, the Mexican skillet (especially), ketchup, a bottomless pot of coffee – nothing else needed.
There’s a separate dining area, in which I have not been seated, but I’d guess that it would be a good option for a meeting.
A family restaurant or diner should always be low-key, and Jessica’s is that way. A patron walks in, perhaps with a newspaper, gets some coffee, has a slice of pie, and it’s a refuge from a busy day. One could say the same about a place like a Starbucks, of course, but to say as much would be to ignore the differences between those experiences.
I’ve found the service friendly, relaxed, and warm on my visits.
Easily recommended.
Enjoy.
LOCATION: 140 W Main St, Whitewater, WI 53190. See, Google Map and directions embedded at the beginning of this review. (262) 473-9890.
OPEN: Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
PRICES: Meal & coffee for under $10.
RESERVATIONS: Unnecessary.
DRINKS: Coffee, tea, juice, sodas.
SOUND: Moderate.
SERVICE: Friendly and attentive service.
VISITS: Three (two for breakfast, one for supper).
RATING: Recommended, 3.5 of 4.
RATING SCALE: From one to four stars, representing the full experience of food, atmosphere, service, and pricing.
INDEPENDENCE: This review is delivered without financial or other connection to the establishment or its owner. The dining experience was that of an ordinary patron, without notice to the staff or requests for special consideration.
great small town atmosphere
There’s a sentimental side to you. 😉 Nice review.