The cold, battleship-gray little place at 3929 North Battleground Avenue, formerly known as Waffle House, just got a facelift and is now Jenn's Diner. Since opening a few weeks ago, it has been non-stop busy and has added life to a little section of Highway 220 that was starting to look and feel empty. If someone can build on the Laddie and Dukes lot and replace the corner drug store, there will be a nice oasis of activity at the corner of Battleground and Horse Pen Creek.
Looking inside and seeing the warm, orange walls, the artwork, and the TV, it is hard to believe that the place used to be a Waffle House Chain. The home-style, country-cooked entrees and classic diner breakfasts are a hit. This photo, taken at night, reflects the warm, inviting, glow of Jenn's Diner.
Here's to this young couple making a go of their dream. Nothing beats an on-site proprietor. We've spotted enough of a reflection on the ceiling to feel worthy of Weekend Reflections!
Reminds me of Hopper's "Nighthawks," only happier.
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 08:46 AM
Love diner food. Maybe tonight/
Posted by: Birdman | Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 09:19 AM
Wow, Jane! I never thought of the Hopper painting when photographing-- at least not consciously. Here is a really interesting series of panels that "morph" Nighthawks.
http://riqz.wordpress.com/tag/wallpapers-nighthawks-edward-hopper-nighthawks-variations-funny-nighthawks-space-nighthawks-phillys-bar-philadelphia-bar-american-painting/#wpcom-carousel-189
Hope the link works. How fun this iterative process of art linking us to more art and to more art.....
Posted by: Janis | Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 09:40 AM
Yes, the paint job makes all the difference. Good luck to the culinary entrepreneurs.
Posted by: Jack | Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 10:15 AM
wow, a waffle house that went out of business? i bet the food is yummy in this diner!
Posted by: Tanya | Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 01:03 PM
Nice little diner,way better than a chain Waffle House! It looks warm and inviting through the window,the kind of place people like to make "their" hangout. I wish them all the best in their gastronomic endeavor!
Posted by: Janis of So Cal | Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 04:36 PM
I've visited twice in the past week--one dinner and one breakfast. Both exceeded my expectations. Met Jennifer on my first visit. She is extremely cordial and outgoing. Believe she has started a diner that will prove extremely popular. Wish her the best in her new enterprise.
Posted by: Paul Lucas | Monday, January 23, 2012 at 02:59 PM
THANK YOU FROM MY HEART TO ALL OF MY CUSTOMERS THANK YOU THANK YOU JENN
Posted by: JENNIFER JONES | Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 06:33 PM