Old Jody's Restaurant

1219 S 1st St A, Temple, TX 76504, United States

Old Jody's Restaurant

About the Company

rating: 4.5

Homespun Southern eatery famous for chicken-fried steak, plus sandwiches, steaks, seafood & beer.

Categories

  • American restaurant

Contact Information

Phone: +1 254-778-9954

Website: http://www.theoldjodys.com/

Address: 1219 S 1st St A, Temple, TX 76504, United States

Working hours
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 AM–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM–9 PM

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Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 4

Good grilled chicken salad.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Had a great experience here! It was super busy and lively. The food was great.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

We were in Temple for doctors visit.We went to Old Jodys for lunch.We both had burgers.The food was great also the service was as well.Will be back

Date: 6 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 4

Date: 6 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Love our there!

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

They have awesome food awesome service and a nice atmosphere. Joey and Cheryl are the bomb. Do you want a family oriented?Nice place to eat this is the place to go Love it Parking: Even when it s packed, you can still find a place to park

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Everything was exceptional

Date: a week ago

Review №9

Rating: 3

Chicken fried steak didnt live up to the hype

Date: a week ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Awesome atmosphere felt right at home during busy dinner rush. Most defintely will be back!

Date: a week ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Great Chicken fried chicken. Service was great

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

I read the reviews. I really cant understand the bad ones. I guess life just happens sometimes. I had chicken fried steak, my wife had chicken gizzards. Food was excellent other than my CFS didnt have enough gravy. Server (Heather) was friendly and attentive. I will be back.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

I found this place for lunch today. Im in town for work. This place was packed around lunch time and those waitresses didnt let that slow em down. I never heard one customer complain and the entire staff was moving with urgency as.well as very polite and interactive with the customers. The food was great. I had the catfish and shrimp fired with taters and gravy and fries. I think the fries could of stayed in the fryer a little longer. But thats my personal opinion. it is a cash and check only place but they do have an ATM at the door. If your in the area go check em out. OH and the rolls are amazing.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Peach cobbler was awesome. Very clean. Friendly staff, even at closing time.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №19

Rating: 3

The staff are happy and polite but my food was nor as I expected. The chicken liver were overdone and the tater tots were soggy. I ordered pick up to go and arrived a few minutes early. The food was hot but even the macaroni and cheese was disappointing. Being a bust Ftiday evening I will give it another try soon. Updated: I was on the hunt for a Good Burger and was told this was the place. After my previous experience I was reluctant. 1st I almost didnt go because they dont take cards, which meant finding an ATM in a KW... I went in and first person to say hi was Briley. She was a breathe of fresh air. Attentive, polite and a great conversationalist. The Burger was amazingly good and the onion rings above par, ask for the fresh meat, not frozen. I Wil be back, often. Id post a picture but I ate it before u thought of it. Miss Briley is the epitome of restraint service, outstanding.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

My dad loved eating here after his Dr apts so hubby and I tried it today. The chicken fried steak melts in your mouth . The tea is Tealious grandbaby loved everything

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Jody s came recommended as we were visiting in Temple. Jody s is one of the best restaurants we ve ever eaten at! Truly a Texas gem!

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 1

Ordered food at lunch time. It was given very busy. After waiting for the food to come, it seems like our waiter forgot to grab our order. The chicken fried steaks and onion rings were very bland.

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

You will not leave here hungry! Food was massive! Quick friendly service!

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

First time and already a favorite. With Chicken Fried Steak, Frog Legs, Chicken Livers, and Gizzards on the menu, I wouldve expected to see some collard greens as a side. Parking: Spaces under canopy may be too small for large vehicles; not a lot of space to get in/out of vehicle.

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Great food great spot to eat when Im in Temple

Date: a month ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

We went to Jody s with a party of 6 yes we had to wait a little bit for a table because it was Saturday 6 pm. Once seated the service was quick , the food was fresh and hot, our waitress was very pleasant! Check out the pictures and you be the judge.

Date: a month ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Good as always but our server didnt come by much. Had to get up to ask for a refill. She made a face to a co worker like yikes, hes mad. Yea, Im always annoyed if I have to get up because they are gathered yacking while Im sitting there needing refills, looking for a ketchup bottle and stuff.

Date: a month ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Been there several times and the food is always good. In fact, one of my favorite is the Liver and Onions. Unlike most chefs, this one knows how to stop cooking before making it turn to shoe leather. Not many people know how to make that, but this chef reminded me of my mom making it in my childhood. Yummy.

Date: a month ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Had the fried gator for dinner on Saturday and meatloaf for lunch on Monday. Both were good.

Date: a month ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №35

Rating: 3

Crowded and sweaty. Service was goodly. The food was...adequate.

Date: a month ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

It s a must if you re in the area. Doesn t get more local places to eat!

Date: a month ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

ALWAYS excellent food, service, & atmosphere. I freaking LOVE this restaurant!

Date: a month ago

Review №39

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 1

Sit there for 20 minutes she waited on everybody that came in well after us so we left.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

We really liked this place. The food was great and so was the service!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Mom n Pop restaurant, AMAZING FOOD!! If youre reading this, stop reading and go eat here! Food : 5/5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 3

We were disappointed by both the long wait for our food at a time when the lunch crowd was dwindling and the disparate delivery of the food. The food was generally enjoyable, though. I found the whole catfish very tender, but one must be careful around the skeleton. Our host highly recommended the hamburger steak and potato puffs. We all marveled at the size of the chef salad, and I hated for one of our party to leave it behind.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Best burger I ve had in a long long time great food good service friendly people Parking: Like the old time drive ups back in the day shade and covered

Date: 2 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Good food, good service. No credit cards.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

The problem is everything is good here so it s tough to decide what to eat!! Waitstaff is friendly and prompt

Date: 2 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

What a great time we had. The atmosphere is fun and relaxing. Our server was prompt and just a really nice person. I had the chicken fried steak, and it was delicious. Tender and cruncher with really good gravey. I was too full for dessert, so the next time we go, I am going to have a small meal so I can sample the sweets.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Tasty comfort food and friendly staff.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Always good food and family friendly.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 1

I cannot bring myself to go back to this restaurant. I do not do any kind of review for any kind of free items, period. I heard that the food was supposed to be really good. I was In the mood for homemade style meatloaf and mashed potatoes. I placed my order around lunchtime, so the homemade foods should of been somewhat fresh, BUT NOOoooo I waited for 20 minutes, which during my time I closely watched the staff. I watchas a frown faced woman, take my meatloaf from a warmer, which was dried up near the microwave??? Placed it, the dry withered meatloaf, some sad looking mashed potatoes (?), possibly instant and floppy green beans onto a Styrofoam container, reheat it, handed it to me with a sour expression. It cost me around $13. No, She did not get a tip as I asked for a bag to carry it out. She did not warrant one. I got home, went to eat my meager meal. I bit into the meatloaf and mashed potatoes. The meatloaf has as hard as shoe leather, void of flavor and the mashed potatoes taster old. Needless to say, I spit it out. Threw it away. I wouldnt have feed this trash to my dog, even he deserves better. Yes, this review is harsh, but so was the food. Its been years, but the foods taste still lingers. I still refuse to step food in old Jodys. It needs a good cleaning and fresh food, ingredients. But then, that in itself is wishful thinking.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

The bomb as usually had chicken sandwich with okra fresh hot!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

From the frosty 32oz mugs to the best chicken fried steak Ive had in a long time ... This place has it all! Food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Service, music and food were . Worth every penny spent!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Had a really good chili cheese burger. Very rustic and chill place. Only beer and cash only

Date: 2 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Absolutely delicious and the employees are amazing.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

Good

Date: 2 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

One of the best places Ive eaten at in a long time.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Theyre chicken fried steak is made from scratch its the best.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Plenty of parking, chicken fried steak was incredible!! Portions are in proportion with prices. Will be back next time in area.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Relaxing lunch great staff comfortable decor reasonable prices for food and drink. No irritants to be found. Loved the music mix. Decor was relaxing and not outlandish. 1st time there, and now I know why it is considered a top-notch place.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Lots of variety, excellent service. Will be back again.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

If you dont like Jodys then I wont like you. Thats how good the food is there. Just saying lol... The food is great and the service is next to none at least when we eat there! I grew up in that place and still eat there today and that speaks volumes.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 1

Restaurant was hot and crowded, no parking. No credit cards or American Express so don t come here if you are a corporate traveler with an expense account that you have to use a credit card. Clientele and staff were rude and pushy. This is what happens when a little success goes to your head. Let the locals eat here they will die out in 5 years and so will this dump. Go to Oscar s loop instead much cooler has A/C and very roomy

Date: 3 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Been coming here for years! Best ranch dressing Ive ever had. All of their food is great too, but the ranch is why I go. All their food is just a vehicle for that ranch to enter my mouth xD

Date: 3 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

We had a great meal and service . The wheat rolls alone were worth the trip.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

CFS excellent. Good old fashioned small side salad with meal. Service is fast and waitresses are considerate and refill your water or tea without having to ask. Burgers big and come with all toppings on the side. Cash only but there is an ATM for convenience. Food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Fantastic food and service. Great prices. And cold beer! Chicken fried and pork steak is superb

Date: 3 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 3

It was ok, they were super busy. Service was kind of slow. The chicken fried steak was just ok. It was hyped up so much. It could have used a little seasoning. It felt like the mashed potatoes were from a box. Like the ones from instant box mashed potatoes. But really they only take cash. Who has cash like that anymore? It was a little annoying but I see why they have an ATM inside. I would just say it was ok. Not the best but not the worst. For the price.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Great food and the banana pudding is excellent.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Love this place. One of a kind restaurant. As of now, we enjoy everything we have ever ordered. We usually get the famous CFS or catfish and shrimp. The catfish batter is so tasty and crunchy, just love it!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

The best food there is. Perfect waitresses. Comfortable.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

They apparently have remodeled and the interior looks great The food and service was very good Parking: Pull in spots that go in an ell shape mimicking the outline of the building

Date: 3 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

A great time with even better food. Everybody was kind and helpful. They do warn you plenty of times that its cash or check only.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Possibly one of the best burgers I have ever had. Everything is separate while ordering. Make sure to bring cash.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Four of us from Round Rock/ Georgetown enjoyed an outstanding lunch at Jody s. We had the delicious Chicken Fried Steak and all the fixins! Our waiter was great as well. I did tell the waiter and cashier that we saw a recent episode, highlighting Jody s on the DayTripper TV Show. Jody s was everything we expected and more. We will be back!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

This was my first time here and I will always be coming back. Menu is out of this world. Had one of the best steaks that I have had for a long time side was baked potato. Why they call this the old Jodys I have no idea. This place is one of the secrets of Temple. Love this place . Update:Feb. 2, 2023, for me this place will be here long after Im gone. Ill always recommend this restaurant to all. Nothing is fancy here, just excellent food and great service. You can order ahead and pick up thru their drive thru also. 5 s . Update: 30 May, 2024. Had the opportunity to visit my friend here. Had already had my dinner, but wanting to visit with him. The staff was gracious enough to let me visit while they were eating. Very friendly atmosphere while I was there. I still rate this restaurant as a 5 And I still recommend for the whole family Wheelchair accessibility: Tight fit for parking and seating for hdcp

Date: 4 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Food was grate as well as the service.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

From the time I got out of my car, everything was 5 stars

Date: 4 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Had a late Mothers Day meal yesterday, absolutely Delicious

Date: 4 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Delicious as always! Food is so homey feeling. Love it!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

What a fun place. Great service, super good food. We had wings and burgers. The burgers were the best Ive had in awhile. Will definitely be back.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Absolutely the best burger and onion rings!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Always great food and experience. Busy place, orders can sometimes take awhile to come out, but well worth waiting for.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 3

Comfort food at its most average.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Very good. My only regret was not finding this until my last night. I wanted a Texas steak and I got one

Date: 4 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 2

Over priced food and poor service.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 1

My husband & I are Hispanic and it felt as if we were discriminated against. This happened the 1st time we went, since I worked in Temple we figured we would try it again. Well, we had the same experience but worse. So never again will give our hard earned $ to this establishment. Food was bland, never had our teas refilled, never gave me my complete order, food was not hot, barely warm and we had to get our own to go container.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Alwsys good food and smiling workers. The people are happy to let you answers about things around Temple. Family owned and run for generations Wheelchair accessibility: Not automatic doors but you can get in with help

Date: 4 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Delicious food and service.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

I dined in with my husband for lunch, we got in early before it got busy. This restaurant is the definition of southern cooking! To sit down and read their menu, some items reminded me of home. I had the fried catfish and fried tomatoes, they were everything and more. First time dining and it was worth it.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

We were going to dine out glad we decided to dine in, because something was left out of one of the orders. However, it was taken care of of me immediately and had a great experience. I recommend this place but don t go on Friday cause it s so busy or get there early.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Solid burger, good atmosphere, friendly staff. Heads up for first timers, the yellowish sauce on the table is not mustard, its oily butter.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Bring cash, they do not take credit. The pork cutlets are good Food

Date: 5 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Best country and comfort food in Bell County. We eat here regularly and highly recommend it

Date: 5 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 1

I have no clue how this place is always packed. I ve drove past it a bunch and finally decided to stop. Waited forever for green beans straight the can, literally. No seasoning whatsoever on any of the food. The fries were cold and soggy and the fish once again not seasoned. None of the food was hot when it arrived. Felt the prejudice stares as soon as I walked in with my poc father. Also it s cash only

Date: 5 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Alana was our server and she was friendly and helpful with suggestions on the menu. Our food came out hot and it was very delicious. We tried the 3 item sampler and we chose fried mushrooms, okra, and mozzarella sticks for the appetizer. Main entrée for me was the chicken fried steak, so good! My husband had a double meat cheeseburger and he said it was very, very good. We will be back!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 4

Place very clean inside and out. Has been remodel since last visit. Very roomy and tables for 4,6,8. At 5 pm was 40% full. Had hamburger and tots and wife had gator. All was very good. Left near 6 and was about 60% full. Over all good food and service great at a very reasonable price. Lots of parking on East side. Will return to sample other items.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

The girls that take care of the to go orders and answer the the phone sometimes, and then put you on hold and never come back.... so when you call back, the phone line stays busy forever. I realize everyone is human, but this is an ongoing thing. I eat at Jodys every week, at least once or twice a week.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Food the way food should be made and the service was great!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

The cash or check option threw me for a loop at first but I was willing to oblige to try their food.. Came from a recommendation by a friend.. When I first entered I didnt think the crowd would be ethnically diverse.. But sure enough people from all backgrounds began to come in with their families for food.. The food was good southern cooking indeed!! Tasted like they had someones grandma in the back cooking the food.. They also had good hot sauce.. I visited twice in one week!! I will visit again!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

People were great, atmosphere was very friendly. Food was not so good, fried shrimp was raw in the middle.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

I was so excited to go here but sadly did not quite hold up to my expectations. The chicken fried steak was indeed very good and tender but Ive had better. My husband and I shared because we were told it was very large and we dont eat much for lunch. My husband could have easily eaten it himself. Plus they were out of green beans so we substituted fried okra. The waitress forgot the okra. After several attempts to get it, we gave up as she never came back, or even made eye contact with us. Then, come to find out, her shift had ended and she was about to leave without giving us our check. We did finally get it. Easily could have dine & dashed but not our nature to do so. It is a cool place so maybe caught them on a bad day??

Date: 5 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Excelent place, super nice food. Lobe thats a familia owned and that most the employees are woman... World onlynget ridículo of disposable steriopjone brevage containers

Date: 5 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 1

Jody s used to be a family favorite till our visit today. We walked in at 5:30 and it took about 15 minutes till drinks were ordered. Once we got our drinks our waitress didn t check on us again. We get it you re busy with business, but we are also part of the paying business. We ordered 4 burgers and a salad. When our food got to us an HOUR later my father told the waitress he wasn t impressed with service and that it had gone down since their remodel. My husband had a half salad that still hadn t even been brought to the table. The waitress was very friendly to my dad and apologetic and then walked away. I am assuming she told the owner who then came over to our table to so if we needed anything. My dad started by telling her that he understands it s Saturday and it s busy, but if they cannot keep up with the amount of customers maybe they should hire more help. The owner then began to put her finger in my father s face waving it and tell him, not to go there. Do not go there. I was honestly dumbfounded. I stood up and told her not to put her finger in his face and she threatened to call the cops? When my mom went to pay for the food the owner kept saying, he shouldn t have said that. Talking about my dad. When my mom asked her what my dad said she couldn t even remember or repeat it back. They tried to give us our food for free to remedy the situation, I guess. My mom told her we don t take handouts and left the money on the table. The owners daughter did try and give us our money back as we were walking out the door and we told them again, keep the money. We truly weren t there to cause problems, but if you don t want honesty from your customers DON T ASK. And for the owner to be so bold to wave her finger in a customers face in front of so many other people is shocking. He was telling her a simple truth. People should not have to wait an hour after ordering for their food. Not to mention we had a child with us, and when we arrived there was no wait for seating. We will never be back to this place again which is a shame cause I ve eaten at Jody s for as long as I can remember. Daytripper should ve done a piece on Wes s Burgers across the street.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 1

Our appetizer (gator tails) was cold, and tough to chew. Our hamburger steaks were burned and mashed potatoes cold. Never got Our rolls with our meals, even after we asked for them. Never once came back to our table, not even for refills. We had to go get our to go box, and when we mentioned our service they could care less. We will never go back nor refer anyone to this establishment.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

I can only comment on the food because it was an order for dinner through DoorDash, but I have to say your burgers and fries were awesome, great flavor and food was still at a pretty good temperature for being delivered. Looking forward to dining in in the future. First time trying this restaurant but happy we did.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

A great friendly place to visit. Four of us really enjoyed our meals and time there.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Jodys is always good! Cant go wrong with anything on their menu!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 4

We tried to check this place out a few months ago before a concert and it was really really busy...so we opted for something else. This time it was on our anniversary and we went early enough that we only had to wait a few minutes for a table. Nice interior and a very busy staff. The server said that they were known for the burgers and chicken fried steak so we ordered a small chicken fried steak (they have 3 sizes) with fries and a triple cheeseburger with fries. The fries came first, had good texture and were quite enjoyable. The burger patties were surprisingly thick, well-seasoned and I would probably drop to a double next time. We took a photo of it in my hands after a bite or two to give proper perspective. The chicken fried steak could use more gravy but otherwise it was a win. It is good to note that they dont take debit or credit but have an ATM nearby. They also have a pick-up window for those just wanting a quick grab and go. I would also urge you to look upward when sitting at a table near the wall. Included in the pictures here is one of the air ducts above. I felt like it was raining on me (or spittle was flying in my direction with no one nearby.) If you zoom in on that photo, you will see the condensation gathering on the ductwork. I say this just so you can be aware ahead of time or you can ask for a different table. Overall.. a great evening, good menu and food that explains why they are so busy. We wont wait for our next anniversary to return.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Kid-friendliness: Food : 5/5 Recommended dishes Burger

Date: 6 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Loved Jody s !!!! Best chicken fried steak have had in a very long time.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Very good food and great service. Best chicken fried steak in this part of Texas

Date: 6 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 2

Date: 6 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Best food in the 254. Nothing compares to Jodys!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

This place is awesome!! Everyone is so nice, and the food is always DELICIOUS!! Parking: There needs to be a bigger parking lot because they stay busy! Food : 5/5 |

Date: 6 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Came all the way from Austin TX, hands down the best chicken fried steak ever! Waitress was very kind and helpful. Great atmosphere! Food : 5/5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 4

The restaurant was very busy but the server did a good job. The chicken fried chicken was very good and reasonably priced. They only take checks or cash which was annoying and inconvenient.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 4

Its a very comfortable place to go have a meal good food good atmosphere and good service

Date: 6 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

The place was jammed but never once did we feel neglected. Food was outstanding. As always. Great job on the remodeling.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 2

It use to be one of my favorite till they decided to make it cash over card dont know about it now just got to Expensive everything went up use to be about everyone enjoy old Jodys

Date: 6 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 4

Good portions and good food. The bathrooms need a little help! 3/13/24 Food

Date: 6 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Always great service and wonderful food. Try the onion rings!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Great food, hidden spot

Date: 6 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 3

Food was kind of bland ordered the sampler w/mus,frpic/pep and they were not real fresh and no difference in the taste. Took 25 extra min to get a burger added but the cashier was pretty awesome. Serving sizes should be a little bigger. Banana pudding was great as usual.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Does what it says on the tin.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Great food and great service. The atmosphere is great also.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 1

This place sales Swai and calls it catfish fillet on the menu.When I requested to switch to whole catfish she wanted to up charge me when they are both 13.99, but hey the manager said math isn t her strong point.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Great food great service

Date: 7 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Great place.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 4

Very good food. We got seated and ordered fast got food quickly. The waitress disappeared after delivering food though.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Something was a little different with the good but not as good as usual

Date: 7 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 1

Everything was very greasy. I had to send the fries back twice. Finally just ordered mashed potatoes instead she threw them on the table very rude. I had a cheeseburger the cheese didn t even look like real cheese. It wasn t melted at all. My husband had a chicken fried steak. It was also very greasy. The only thing that was good was the fried mushrooms and the fried okra surprisingly enough they wasn t greasy I will never return to that restaurant.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 3

Burgers are great, but this is the 3rd time Ive had the chicken fried steak. It was completely greasy every time. Ill stick to burgers

Date: 7 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Great wait staff, super fast service, blown away by the food!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 4

This place has pretty good food, we did enjoy the meal. The service was great. However, there was one strong theme we noticed. Everything needed salt, nothing was cooked with salt or seasonings as far as we could tell. If youre into that, fine. If you arent, be aware.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Homestyle cooking from the south. Great prices, good and service. Wish they took credit or debit cards. Cash or check only!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

A Great local family restaurant! A staple in Temple! Food

Date: 7 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

A little noisy if you desire a quite while you dine...other wise..all was enjoyable, food was great. We had catfish, onion rings, French fries, salad and fried okra.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Great chicken fried steak and hamburgers. Their onion rings are the best in town!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Best burgers and fries and onion rings around. Ready to go back again.. And will..

Date: 7 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Jodys is a family owned and operated business. They take pride in their service to this community. Its been a family owned business since 1958. Everything on the menus is absolutely pleasing to the pallet.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Love the food, wonderful atmosphere and great service always!!!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

The chicken fried steak was so good! It covered my whole plate!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 4

The food was okay but nothing like it used to be. The waitstaff is amazing, but the food takes too long, and all the orders dont come out at the same time. Food

Date: 8 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 4

Something wasnt right with the burger. Over cooked the rest was awesome

Date: 8 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 4

My family has loved Jodys for years. Great food, beverages in a small atmosphere. Bring cash, they dont accept cards. They do have atm available.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Always amazing!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Best chicken fried steak in Temple. Down home atmosphere and servers who are great! You wont be disappointed!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago